NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono
Pocono Raceway — June 21, 2025
Connor Zilisch
Winner
100
Laps
38
Entries
7
Leaders
Connor Zilisch won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono at Pocono Raceway on June 21, 2025, leading 34 of 100 laps. Jesse Love finished second; Christian Eckes rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Track
Season
2025
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | +8 | Connor Zilisch |
| 2 | 10 | +8 | Jesse Love |
| 3 | 15 | +12 | Christian Eckes |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | Chase Elliott |
| 5 | 5 | — | Ryan Sieg |
| 6 | 22 | +16 | Carson Kvapil |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | Sam Mayer |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | Sammy Smith |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | Taylor Gray |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Justin Allgaier |
| 11 | 20 | +9 | Jeb Burton |
| 12 | 21 | +9 | Jeremy Clements |
| 13 | 28 | +15 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Harrison Burton |
| 15 | 26 | +11 | Josh Williams |
| 16 | 19 | +3 | Brennan Poole |
| 17 | 25 | +8 | Dean Thompson |
| 18 | 2 | -16 | Brandon Jones |
| 19 | 11 | -8 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 20 | 29 | +9 | Mason Massey |
| 21 | 4 | -17 | William Sawalich |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 23 | 31 | +8 | Josh Bilicki |
| 24 | 36 | +12 | Leland Honeyman Jr. |
| 25 | 37 | +12 | Kyle Sieg |
| 26 | 32 | +6 | Garrett Smithley |
| 27 | 38 | +11 | Logan Bearden |
| 28 | 3 | -25 | Nick Sanchez |
| 29 | 27 | -2 | Blaine Perkins |
| 30 | 35 | +5 | Patrick Emerling |
| 31 | 18 | -13 | Daniel Dye |
| 32 | 24 | -8 | Ryan Ellis |
| 33 | 34 | +1 | Dawson Cram |
| 34 | 33 | -1 | Carson Ware |
| 35 | 14 | -21 | Austin Hill |
| 36 | 12 | -24 | Sheldon Creed |
| 37 | 30 | -7 | Kris Wright |
| 38 | 17 | -21 | Justin Bonsignore |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 9 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.3 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 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | 21.4 | 2 | +19.4 |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | 7.8 | 4 | +3.8 |
| 10 | Justin Allgaier | 18.3 | 10 | +8.3 |
| 13 | Anthony Alfredo | 20.9 | 13 | +7.9 |
| 16 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 16 | +8.7 |
| 23 | Josh Bilicki | 28.6 | 23 | +5.6 |
| 31 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 31 | -11.9 |
| 35 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 35 | -14.1 |
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
- Chase Elliott: was the model’s top pick based on 16 career starts at Pocono Raceway with a 7.9 avg finish (1 win), finishing P4 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono?
Connor Zilisch won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono at Pocono Raceway.
Where was the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono held?
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono was held at Pocono Raceway on June 21, 2025.