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The NASCAR Xfinity Series headed west for race number three at the Circus of the Americas.
18-year-old Connor Zilisch captured the NASCAR Xfinity series's first pole at a Road course race of the year.
Zilisch led a race-high 26 of the 65 laps but it wasn't just a walk in the park.
A commitment line infraction didn't stop him. After being sent to the back for pitting when pit road unexpectedly closed during the race's second caution,
Zilisch started 32nd after the first stage break and maneuvered through the field, seizing the lead from Carson Kvapil on Lap 56
Colliding with Corey Heim's wasn't enough to stop him.
While battling for position in the final stage, Zilisch collided with Heim, pushing him off track.
The contact between the wheels damaged the right-front fender of Zilisch’s car, resulting in a significant tire rub.
Carson Kvapil was in hot pursuit of Zilisch In the final lapse of the race.
After executing the decisive pass, Zilisch had to defend against his teammate until Kvapil's right front tire deflated on Lap 60.
This incident provided Zilisch with the necessary space to carefully guide his car to the finish line.
To take the win at Circus of America in his.Junior Motorsports Chevrolet
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