NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover
Dover Motor Speedway — July 19, 2025
Connor Zilisch
Winner
134
Laps
38
Entries
4
Leaders
Connor Zilisch won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover at Dover Motor Speedway on July 19, 2025, leading 77 of 134 laps. Aric Almirola finished second; Brandon Jones rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Track
Season
2025
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Connor Zilisch |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | Aric Almirola |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Brandon Jones |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | Justin Allgaier |
| 5 | 12 | +7 | Jesse Love |
| 6 | 19 | +13 | Ryan Sieg |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | Taylor Gray |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | Sheldon Creed |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | William Sawalich |
| 10 | 31 | +21 | Christian Eckes |
| 11 | 9 | -2 | Harrison Burton |
| 12 | 13 | +1 | Sam Mayer |
| 13 | 15 | +2 | Austin Hill |
| 14 | 18 | +4 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | Carson Kvapil |
| 16 | 20 | +4 | Dean Thompson |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | Jake Finch |
| 18 | 32 | +14 | Ryan Truex |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 20 | 10 | -10 | Jeb Burton |
| 21 | 30 | +9 | Daniel Dye |
| 22 | 16 | -6 | Rajah Caruth |
| 23 | 26 | +3 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 24 | 17 | -7 | Sammy Smith |
| 25 | 23 | -2 | Brennan Poole |
| 26 | 28 | +2 | Jeremy Clements |
| 27 | 29 | +2 | Josh Williams |
| 28 | 22 | -6 | Lavar Scott |
| 29 | 25 | -4 | Leland Honeyman Jr. |
| 30 | 34 | +4 | Ryan Ellis |
| 31 | 36 | +5 | Kaz Grala |
| 32 | 24 | -8 | Blaine Perkins |
| 33 | 38 | +5 | Nick Leitz |
| 34 | 33 | -1 | Josh Bilicki |
| 35 | 37 | +2 | Garrett Smithley |
| 36 | 35 | -1 | Kyle Sieg |
| 37 | 2 | -35 | Nick Sanchez |
| 38 | 5 | -33 | Ross Chastain |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 10 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.3 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Zilisch | 21.2 | 1 | +20.2 |
| 4 | Justin Allgaier | 17.7 | 4 | +13.7 |
| 5 | Jesse Love | 21.0 | 5 | +16.0 |
| 13 | Austin Hill | 20.2 | 13 | +7.2 |
| 18 | Ryan Truex | 15.6 | 18 | -2.4 |
| 21 | Daniel Dye | 19.0 | 21 | -2.0 |
| 23 | Anthony Alfredo | 22.0 | 23 | -1.0 |
| 25 | Brennan Poole | 23.1 | 25 | -1.9 |
| 34 | Josh Bilicki | 29.4 | 34 | -4.6 |
| 38 | Ross Chastain | 13.8 | 38 | -24.2 |
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
- Ross Chastain: was the model’s top pick based on 9 career starts at Dover Motor Speedway with a 19.3 avg finish, finishing P38 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover?
Connor Zilisch won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover at Dover Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover held?
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover was held at Dover Motor Speedway on July 19, 2025.