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Jesse Love Claims First Xfinity Championship; Zilisch Shines

11/2/2025

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Connor Zilisch finished third in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 1, after leading the season with 10 wins.
Jesse Love, Zilisch's best friend, made a decisive pass with 25 laps remaining to win the title.
Love's victory marked his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.
Zilisch's season included 18 consecutive top-five finishes.
Zilisch demonstrated sportsmanship and will pursue a full-time role in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Connor Zilisch finished third in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 1, after leading the season with 10 wins.
Jesse Love, Zilisch's best friend, made a decisive pass with 25 laps remaining to win the title.
Love's victory marked his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.
Zilisch's season included 18 consecutive top-five finishes.
Zilisch demonstrated sportsmanship and will pursue a full-time role in the NASCAR Cup Series.