Connor Zilisch Wins Stage 1 by 10.823 Seconds in Xfinity Debut at Watkins Glen

Sep 14, 2024, 07:31 PM

Connor Zilisch secured his first career stage victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen. Zilisch led all 20 laps from the pole and won Stage 1 by a margin of 10.823 seconds, finishing ahead of Justin Allgaier, Aric Almirola, Chandler Smith, Sheldon Creed, Cole Custer, Jesse Love, Riley Herbst, Ryan Sieg, and Jeremy Clements. Zilisch's performance was notable for extending his lead to 3.688 seconds over Ty Gibbs early in the race and maintaining dominance throughout the stage. This victory marks a significant milestone in Zilisch's racing career, particularly as it came in his Xfinity debut.