NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway — July 26, 2025
Connor Zilisch
Winner
100
Laps
38
Entries
6
Leaders
Connor Zilisch won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2025, leading 19 of 100 laps. Sam Mayer finished second; Taylor Gray rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Season
2025
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Connor Zilisch |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Sam Mayer |
| 3 | 14 | +11 | Taylor Gray |
| 4 | 19 | +15 | Kyle Larson |
| 5 | 21 | +16 | Ryan Sieg |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | William Sawalich |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Sammy Smith |
| 8 | 18 | +10 | Daniel Dye |
| 9 | 4 | -5 | Jesse Love |
| 10 | 16 | +6 | Dean Thompson |
| 11 | 25 | +14 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 12 | 12 | — | Jeremy Clements |
| 13 | 15 | +2 | Christian Eckes |
| 14 | 26 | +12 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 15 | 23 | +8 | Jeb Burton |
| 16 | 28 | +12 | Kyle Sieg |
| 17 | 3 | -14 | Sheldon Creed |
| 18 | 20 | +2 | Harrison Burton |
| 19 | 30 | +11 | Josh Bilicki |
| 20 | 27 | +7 | Brennan Poole |
| 21 | 34 | +13 | Ryan Ellis |
| 22 | 31 | +9 | Josh Williams |
| 23 | 22 | -1 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 24 | 33 | +9 | Mason Massey |
| 25 | 32 | +7 | Garrett Smithley |
| 26 | 17 | -9 | Leland Honeyman Jr. |
| 27 | 36 | +9 | Joey Gase |
| 28 | 29 | +1 | Blaine Perkins |
| 29 | 38 | +9 | David Starr |
| 30 | 10 | -20 | Carson Kvapil |
| 31 | 37 | +6 | Dawson Cram |
| 32 | 5 | -27 | Brandon Jones |
| 33 | 2 | -31 | Nick Sanchez |
| 34 | 13 | -21 | Austin Hill |
| 35 | 6 | -29 | Aric Almirola |
| 36 | 8 | -28 | Justin Allgaier |
| 37 | 24 | -13 | Katherine Legge |
| 38 | 35 | -3 | Logan Bearden |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 12 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.7 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Zilisch | 22.9 | 1 | +21.9 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | 12.7 | 4 | +8.7 |
| 8 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 8 | +11.1 |
| 9 | Jesse Love | 21.4 | 9 | +12.4 |
| 19 | Josh Bilicki | 28.6 | 19 | +9.6 |
| 20 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 20 | +4.7 |
| 23 | Anthony Alfredo | 20.9 | 23 | -2.1 |
| 27 | Joey Gase | 23.4 | 27 | -3.6 |
| 29 | David Starr | 20.9 | 29 | -8.1 |
| 34 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 34 | -13.1 |
| 36 | Justin Allgaier | 18.3 | 36 | -17.7 |
| 37 | Katherine Legge | 21.4 | 37 | -15.6 |
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
- Kyle Larson: was the model’s top pick based on 12 career starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 8.8 avg finish (1 win), finishing P4 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis?
Connor Zilisch won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis held?
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2025.