NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway — May 24, 2025
William Byron
Winner
205
Laps
38
Entries
5
Leaders
William Byron won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025, leading 71 of 205 laps. Connor Zilisch finished second; Nick Sanchez rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Track
Season
2025
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | William Byron |
| 2 | 2 | — | Connor Zilisch |
| 3 | 18 | +15 | Nick Sanchez |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Justin Allgaier |
| 5 | 23 | +18 | Dean Thompson |
| 6 | 27 | +21 | Josh Williams |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Austin Hill |
| 8 | 30 | +22 | Ryan Ellis |
| 9 | 15 | +6 | Christian Eckes |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Sheldon Creed |
| 11 | 11 | — | Sam Mayer |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Jesse Love |
| 13 | 20 | +7 | Austin Dillon |
| 14 | 7 | -7 | Ryan Sieg |
| 15 | 6 | -9 | William Sawalich |
| 16 | 22 | +6 | Jeremy Clements |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | Carson Kvapil |
| 18 | 33 | +15 | Kris Wright |
| 19 | 5 | -14 | Brandon Jones |
| 20 | 14 | -6 | Jeb Burton |
| 21 | 25 | +4 | Harrison Burton |
| 22 | 26 | +4 | Brennan Poole |
| 23 | 9 | -14 | Chase Briscoe |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Blaine Perkins |
| 25 | 17 | -8 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 26 | 35 | +9 | Garrett Smithley |
| 27 | 37 | +10 | Nick Leitz |
| 28 | 29 | +1 | J.J. Yeley |
| 29 | 38 | +9 | C.J. McLaughlin |
| 30 | 1 | -29 | Taylor Gray |
| 31 | 24 | -7 | Daniel Dye |
| 32 | 31 | -1 | Leland Honeyman Jr. |
| 33 | 28 | -5 | Kyle Sieg |
| 34 | 32 | -2 | Katherine Legge |
| 35 | 36 | +1 | Brad Perez |
| 36 | 16 | -20 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 37 | 34 | -3 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 38 | 13 | -25 | Sammy Smith |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 12 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.6 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Byron | 10.7 | 1 | +9.7 |
| 2 | Connor Zilisch | 22.9 | 2 | +20.9 |
| 4 | Justin Allgaier | 18.3 | 4 | +14.3 |
| 7 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 7 | +13.9 |
| 12 | Jesse Love | 21.4 | 12 | +9.4 |
| 13 | Austin Dillon | 17.1 | 13 | +4.1 |
| 22 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 22 | +2.7 |
| 23 | Chase Briscoe | 11.9 | 23 | -11.1 |
| 25 | Anthony Alfredo | 20.9 | 25 | -4.1 |
| 28 | J.J. Yeley | 28.8 | 28 | +0.8 |
| 31 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 31 | -11.9 |
| 34 | Katherine Legge | 21.4 | 34 | -12.6 |
Predicted finish from NR-Rating model. Delta = predicted − actual (positive = driver beat prediction). Confidence: High Confidence = low variance (stdDev ≤ 9), Moderate = medium variance, Coinflip = high variance.
Historical Context
- William Byron: has 12 career starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 10.4 avg finish (1 win) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- Connor Zilisch: was the biggest surprise, finishing P2 vs predicted P23. Track history: 2 starts, 12.5 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte?
William Byron won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte held?
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025.