Posted on by admin

2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Twenty-Five Watkins Glen

Cars in field: 38
Pole: Connor Zilisch (88)
Outside Pole: Ty Gibbs (19)
Stages: 20-20-42
Weather: Partly sunny, 88°F, Feels like (sun) 95°, Feels like (shade) 89°, Wind NE 3 mph, Wind Gusts 6 mph

Connor Zilisch (88) gets the early lead.

Some folks pit under green, some stay out, including race leader Connor Zilisch (88).

The MRN guys are questioning why Zilisch stayed out and will win the stage when he’s not racing for points, but his teammate Justin Allgaier (7) would win a championship-playoff point for winning the stage and Zilisch would pit on the same cycle as the cars he was racing.

Connor Zilisch (88) easily wins stage one 10.823 seconds ahead on second place.

Restarting on lap 24 of 82 with Ty Gibbs (19) and AJ Allmendinger (16) up front as some teams pit and some stay out.

AJ Allmendinger (16) gets the early lead.

William ‘WilliB’ Byron (17) gets the lead from Allmendinger (16) on lap 29 of 82.

Some pit, some stay out on lap 37 of 82.

William ‘WilliB’ Byron (17) wins stage two 3.483 seconds ahead of second place.

Aric ‘Afterburner’ Almirola (20) is sitting on pit road on lap 41 of 82. NBCSports reports he said he’s lost third and fourth gear.

Thomas Annunziata (35) has been helped out of the car and taken tot he infield care center. He looked faint on the back of the golf cart. NBCSports reports he doesn’t have a cool-suit and his air-host was reportedly coming off. Burton says Annunziata drives in the Trans-Am series and he says the Trans-Am cars are hot, so he’s suprised to see him having these issues.

Restarting on lap 44 of 82 with WilliB (17) and Ty ‘MyGrandfatherIsTeamOwnerJoeGibbs’ Gibbs (19) on the front row.

Gibbs (19) gets the early lead.

On lap 44 of 82 Justin Allgaier (7) and Mike Skeen (87) spin off into the gravel pit. Skeen keeps the car rolling and drives out. Allgaier says he’s stuck.

Caution is out on lap 45 of 82 for the stuck Justin Allgaier (7).

MRN reports the top three cars Ty Gibbs (19), Sam Mayer (1), Connor Zilisch (88) did not go through the inner-loop, instead they drove straight. They also did not stop to serve a penalty and all will start at the tail end of the field on the next restart.

Sam Mayer (1) said on the radio on the NBC broadcast that he thought they could ignore the inner-loop under caution which makes no sense.

Restarting on lap 49 of 82 with Cole Custer (00) and William Byron (17) up front.

Cole Custer (00) get the early lead.

WilliB (17) takes the lead on lap 50 of 82.

WilliB makes his scheduled pit stop on lap 53 of 82 and Shane ‘SVG’ Van Gisbergen (97) inherits the lead.

Green flag pit stops continue on lap 54 of 82.

On lap 54 of 82 NBCSports showed Ryan Sieg (39) spinning off-course, but continuing. Not sure when that happened. It seemed they were continuously talking during that time so I don’t know if any of that babble included what caused Sieg to spin.

Joey Gase (35) is reportedly driving the car Thomas Annuziata was in.

“Ed Jones from Dubai”, Alex Hayden of MRN. I thought that was the same Englishman Ed Jones that races in IndyCar.

On lap 5 of 82 Ed Jones (25) apparently said he cool suit wasn’t working and he’s suffering in the car on lap 57 of 82 according to MRN.

On lap 60 of 82 Ed Jones came (25) in for a scheduled pit stop and stalled the car.

Steve ‘Postman/Postie’ Post of MRN reports on lap 65 of 82 that the 88 team is wearing Connor Zilisch (88) out on the radio about his lap times. They believe they need about a lap of fuel-saving and he’s laying down very fast time.

On lap 66 of 82 William Byron pits under green for what he called a ‘massive vibration’.

Leader Shane ‘SVG’ Van Gisbergen (97) pits on lap 66 of 82.

Connor Zilisch (88) inherits the lead.

NBCSports it spending endless time showing the track surface and hood from SVG’s windscreen. BORING video. Makes a boring event more boring. SVG has to serve a penalty to speeding on pit entry.

Sheldon Creed (18) pits for fuel on lap 74 of 82.

On lap 76 of 82 Dave Mood reports Matt ‘MattiD’ DiBenedetto (38) has blown up. He’s come to a stop in the bus stop.

Caution on lap 76 of 82.

NBCSports was showing video of the car before MattiD (38) stopped and fire was clearly visible under the rear-end of the car.

Restarting on lap 80 of 82 with Connor Zilisch (88), Ty Gibbs (19), AJ Allmendinger (16), Brandon Jones (9), Sam Mayer (1), Chandler Smith (81), Sheldon Creed (18), Jeremy Clements (51), Jeb Burton (27), and Riley Herbst (98) up front.

Connor Zilisch (88) gets the early lead as cars spin on the restart.

Caution on lap 80 of 82for Austin Hill (21) sitting heavily damaged on the track. Anthony ‘FastPasta’ Alfredo (5) continued smoking around the track. William Byron (17) reportedly was also involved in it.

On lap 81 of 84 the field is stopped on the front-stretch. Red flag is out at 1716 eastern.

NBCSports’ Steve Letarte said he doesn’t understand why NASCAR has the field stopped. MRN’s Alex Hayden says there’s fluid all over the track causing the red flag.

Fuel seems to be a concern for everybody besides Chandler Smith (81).

According to MRN Zilisch and Allmendinger were slowing the field in preparation for the red flag and were passed by Sam Mayer, Ty Gibbs, and Chandler Smith. MRN said NASCAR was shuffling the field to put Zilisch and Allmendinger back at the front of the field. nascar.com continues to show Sam Mayer, Ty Gibbs, and Chandler Smith ahead of them. They’re also reporting Jeremy Clements in tenth position, so I’m curious to see what we have momentarily. MRN says Jeb Burton has gotten a push to the garage area and has gotten out of his car.

TV is showing a fan in the grandstands dancing badly and a guy riding his dinosaur in the infield (he’s wearing a costume dinosaur with legs and his legs are inside the suit in the dino’s legs, so it appears he’s riding the dinosaur. Then they are showing a girl dancing badly and a boy she pretended to punch in the face seemingly when he commented on her dancing.

1737 engines have re-fired according to MRN.

1738 the caution flag is out and the cars are rolling.

NBC is showing Zilisch (88) and Allmendinger (16) leading as they drive around under caution.

There are still safety trucks on the track cleaning up speedi-dry.

nascar.com has shuffled the line up on lap 82 of 85.

Restarting in overtime on lap 83 of 85 with Connor Zilisch (88), AJ Allmendinger (16), Sam Mayer (1), Ty Gibbs (19), Chandler Smith (81), Sheldon Creed (18), Brandon Jones (9), Jeb Burton (27), Shane Van Gisbergen (97), Parker Kligerman (48) at the front of the field.

Connor Zilisch gets the early lead.

Ty Gibbs appears to be out of fuel. His car comes to a stop on-track.

Brandon Jones (9) spins through the grass and back onto the track in front of Mike Skeen (87).

Caution on lap 83 of 85.

On lap 85 of 88 MRN’s Dave Moody and Kyle Rickey are calling the caution lap due to the fuel concerns. Kyle Rickey says more fluid was put down in the Brandon Jones incident and there are safety trucks mopping it up during this caution period.

Dave ‘Godfather’ Moody (MRN) and Mike ‘BagMan/Baggie’ Bagley (NBC) are reporting fluid on the track in turn four which will likely lengthen this caution period.

Jeremy Clements (51) pits for fuel on lap 85 of 88 according to MRN.

Restarting in overtime on lap 88 of 90 with rookie Connor Zilisch (88), Sam Mayer (1), AJ Allmendinger (16), Chandler Smith (81), Shane ‘SVG’ Van Gisbergen (97), Sheldon creed (18), Parker Kligerman (48), Ross Chastain (92), Riley Herbst (98), and Jesse Love (2) up front.

Wreck in the back as Connor Zilisch (88) gets the early lead and SVG (97) and AJ (16) are battling door to door for second.

Sam Mayer (1) may have run out of fuel he has disappeared from the top five.

Connor Zilisch takes the white flag

SVG crashes as white flag is taken.

Custer (00) goes around.

Allgaier (7) spins out in the bus stop.

Mayer (1) spins out.

Riley Herbst (98) spins in front of the field and gets hit by the 44 and another car. There were several involved in that crash, but lots of dust and smoke obscure the camera view, and it’s not a great shot of the cars – distant, so I can see the car numbers.

Another car hits the wall – Ryan Sieg (39) and Ed Jones (26).

The caution comes out on the final lap due to the crash.

Sheldon Creed (18) is riding alongside Zilisch (88) under caution heading toward the checkered flag.

18-year-old Connor Zilisch (88) wins in his first appearance in the Xfinity series for JR Motorsports.

Only the overtime restarts were worth watching and unfortunately a lot happened, but the NBC viewer saw and heard about very little of it live and only showed one replay that didn’t really capture all of the missed action. Boring television coverage. Boring race.

Get caught up on the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

      1. Jimmie Johnson, Tyrrell Shed among 2024 Goodwood Revival headlines.
      2. Atlanta post-race inspection.
      3. Bell’s JGR crew returning to full strength at a critical time.
      4. Commercial breakdown: 2024 Quaker State 400.
      5. How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC.
      6. Leaders Circle spots, career milestones to track for IndyCar at Nashville.
      7. Max Verstappen makes shock F1 title statement amid Red Bull run of form.
      8. Kyle Larson ready to attempt Indianapolis 500 again next year UPDATE.
      9. Rexy Returns for WeatherTech Championship Fight, Drivers Announced.
      10. Coleman and Telitz Take On 24H Barcelona with Optimum Motorsport.
      11. Cadillac gathers confidence from COTA.
      12. Kennington Claims Third In Castrol Edge Dodge.
      13. Inside the SCCA: Solo Nationals Day 2.
      14. Could Canapino return to IndyCar? “Anything can happen,” says Juncos.
      15. Miami GP night race ruled out for 2025.
      16. Change in team approach could help Norris, says McLaren’s Stella.
      17. Heart of Racing stripped of second-place GTD finish at VIR.
      18. Foyt targeting Ferrucci/Malukas pairing for 2025.
      19. Is a charter agreement imminent? UPDATES.
      20. Palou/McLaren lawsuit heading towards mediation.
      21. Stephane Peterhansel, “racing without pressure,” wins FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy.
      22. Adam Kaplan wins Sunraysia Safari in REVO T1+’s Australian debut.
      23. NASCAR has finalized a new charter agreement. Team co-owner Michael Jordan won’t sign it.
      24. Jordan 4×4 “like an outlet for” Palestinian drivers, who conclude season with 1-2 finish.
      25. SNAG Racing completes buggy preparation for Russian troops.
      26. F1’s star designer Newey joins Aston Martin.
      27. Alonso: Aston Martin ‘team of future’ with Newey.
      28. Dawson Cram competing in five races for DGM Racing.
      29. Will Team Penske follow a familiar roadmap in 2024 NASCAR Cup Playoffs?
      30. Ganassi: Alex Palou suffered battery failure at Milwaukee unrelated to IndyCar hybrid.
      31. Kyle Larson to attempt Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 double in 2025 UPDATE:.
      32. FAU greenlights racing in Ukraine under martial law.
      33. Ryan Blaney Doesn’t Hide Frustration at Atlanta During Tense Moment on Team Radio.
      34. Manuel Andujar “very happy” with P2 in SSV driving debut.
      35. Ales Loprais partners with Team de Rooy, to race IVECO.
      36. Larson to again try Indy 500-Coke 600 ‘double’.
      37. Ken de la Bastide: Ferns makes history at Salem Speedway.
      38. Mitchell deJong wins in racing return at Nitrocross Richmond.
      39. Martin Brundle explains Adrian Newey’s ‘nasty habit’ after Aston Martin F1 move.
      40. Rick Hendrick, Justin Marks comment on charter agreement.
      41. Teen driver McNeilly aims for IndyCar Series spot.
      42. Why Josef Newgarden will miss racing on Broadway, looks forward to Nashville Superspeedway.
      43. Aston Martin boss: Newey coup a ‘bargain’.
      44. Alpine, Honda in procedural breach of F1 cost cap.
      45. Truex’s NASCAR Hall of Fame career has never lacked drama.
      46. Dawson Cram Joining DGM for 5 Races.
      47. Tyler Reif Running Bristol for Sigma.
      48. Patrick Gallagher on Racing With His Best Friend, Part-Time Xfinity Gigs.
      49. Stroll’s ambition led Newey to take on Aston Martin challenge.
      50. McLaughlin trolls Palou with last-gasp ideas to keep title hopes alive.
      51. NASCAR Xfinity’s Josh Williams on his career arc and that time cops escorted him to the hauler.
      52. Reid Atherton named Vice President of Business Operations for Legacy Motor Club.
      53. No More Jet Dryer Jokes About Juan Pablo Montoya.
      54. McLaren to give Norris priority over Piastri.
      55. Ferrucci inks extension with IndyCar’s Foyt Racing.
      56. What Indycar Nashville CEO said is better about speedway race as planning for downtown return begins.
      57. Adrian Newey criticises Sky F1’s ‘nationalistic’ coverage of Max Verstappen.
      58. Noah Gragson signs with Front Row Motorsports.
      59. Formula 1: McLaren set to prioritize Lando Norris for the rest of 2024 as he tries to chase down Max Verstappen.
      60. Parker Kligerman not returning to Big Machine Racing in 2025, not pursuing full-time rides.
      61. Juncos Hollinger Racing partners with Seamless Digital, to trial maiden on-car digital display in IndyCar.
      62. Oscar Piastri reacts after McLaren prioritise Lando Norris: ‘It’s not set in stone’.
      63. Dale Jr. Disagrees With ‘Hardheaded’ Denny Hamlin & Defends Kyle Petty Against Critics.
      64. F1 drivers call for review of penalty points after Magnussen ban.
      65. Collet returning to HMD for 2025 Indy NXT season.
      66. Norris wants title win ‘by fighting and beating’ Verstappen.
      67. Evans making a mark with a Mustang in Europe.
      68. IndyCar preparing for a weekend of farewells at Nashville Speedway.
      69. Hamilton, Leclerc unfazed by Newey’s Ferrari snub.
      70. Norris: I don’t expect Piastri to hand me wins.
      71. Verstappen: Red Bull form, Newey exit not linked.
      72. Ty Dillon returning to Cup with Kaulig Racing?
      73. Bearman targets world championship and Ferrari drive.
      74. Nato to make Nissan return in Formula E.
      75. Sean Creech Motorsport to skip Indy as Willsey steps away.
      76. Cup Series championship race sold out at Phoenix.
      77. New deal keeps Firestone as IndyCar tire supplier.
      78. Lewis Hamilton gives ‘honest’ opinion after Ferrari F1 miss out on Adrian Newey.
      79. Max Verstappen has a ‘monster’ to tame in Baku as Red Bull’s era of F1 dominance comes under threat.
      80. Jacques Villeneuve brutally tears apart Daniel Ricciardo’s career: ‘Why is he still in F1?’
      81. IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon eye chance to cross over to NASCAR.
      82. Weather update issued for Music City Grand Prix IndyCar race at Nashville Superspeedway.
      83. Scott Dixon says IndyCar title ‘already over’ after Will Power missed ‘miracle’ in Milwaukee.
      84. Charles Leclerc hits out at Ferrari team after crash in Azerbaijan GP practice.
      85. McLaren’s Brown honored with IMRRC Cameron Argetsinger Award.
      86. Pérez: Verstappen style disguised Red Bull issues.
      87. Scott Borchetta saved IndyCar in Nashville despite financial losses and matchup against the Titans.
      88. Connor Zilisch’s racing journey leads to Xfinity debut at Watkins Glen.
      89. Watkins Glen International dedicates new administration building to former track president John Saunders.
      90. Norris: McLaren ‘long way off’ title rivals in Baku.
      91. Roe working charter system into his IndyCar career plan.
      92. Perez feeling ‘definitely in the mix’ for Baku pole.
      93. Hendrick Motorsports has proven track record at Watkins Glen.
      94. The ‘State of IndyCar,’ as Zak Brown sees it.
      95. AJ Allmendinger blasts away the nerves with heavy metal.
      96. Horner says Aston Martin’s Newey announcement ‘premature’.
      97. Leclerc upbeat after quick rebound from Baku crash in practice.
      98. IndyCar open-minded about future of ‘100 Days to Indy’.
      99. Connor Zilisch Leading ARCA Field to Green at Watkins Glen.
      100. Gounon ‘on trial with myself’ to make the most of Alpine call-up.
      101. Prock runs career-best speed to go No. 1 on Friday in Reading.
      102. Connor Zilisch Scores Dominant Watkins Glen ARCA Win.
      103. No. 8 Toyota tops final Fuji practice.
      104. Despite flooding, Baja Morocco to proceed as scheduled.
      105. Goncalo Guerreiro to make Taurus debut at Baja Morocco.
      106. Horner gives backing to sprint race for rookies.
      107. Cadillac nets first WEC pole at Fuji.
      108. Russell tops final Azerbaijan GP practice.
      109. Prock, Ashley, Enders & M. Smith Open Playoffs With Provisional No. 1 Spots At Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
      110. Corvette Racing At Fuji: Front-Row for TVR, No. 81 Z06 GT3.R.
      111. Leclerc qualifies on pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Title challenger Norris 17th.
      112. It’s time for IndyCar’s expert pool to be put to use.
      113. Nashville 2001: A costly first podium for the team that would become Arrow McLaren.
      114. Norris suffers shock elimination from Q1 in Baku.
      115. Charles Leclerc takes pole in Azerbaijan with Lando Norris only 17th.
      116. Palou, McLaughlin, Rossi get grid penalties for Nashville.
      117. Ross Chastain snags Busch Light Pole at Watkins Glen.
      118. Goodyear to use softer tire at Martinsville.
      119. Brad Perez is hunting for “80-percenter” opportunities to get ahead in racing.
      120. McLaren query yellow flag after Norris’ Q1 exit.
      121. Zak Brown’s hopes for FOX and IndyCar as they enter new broadcast era.
      122. Verstappen blames car setup for Baku quali toil.
      123. ‘Tipped it over the edge’: Verstappen says setup error cost him front row chance.
      124. Vowles lauds Colapinto’s Q3 berth: ‘Made me proud’.
      125. Palou leads Ganassi 1-2 in Nashville practice.
      126. Eurol Rally Sport forms partnership with MM Technology.
      127. Montoya coming into one-off NASCAR return with an open mind after years of change.
      128. McLaren expecting FIA talks over flag fracas that KO’d Norris.
      129. Ross Chastain wins the pole for Cup Playoff race at Watkins Glen.
      130. Truex starts 2nd and tops all playoff drivers in qualifying while Chastain wins pole at Watkins Glen.
      131. Albon staying cool after Williams’ quali fan error.
      132. Russell escapes penalty over yellow flag incident.
      133. Gasly to start from back in Baku after fuel error.
      134. Montoya will “be nice” if everyone else is in NASCAR Cup return.
      135. Kirkwood marches to Nashville pole as Palou ends up mired deep.
      136. Power: ‘Whoever wins deserves it’.
      137. ‘You’ve got to run your program as normal as you can’ – Newgarden.
      138. ‘It’s a hell of a start’: Chip Ganassi on IndyCar’s new charter system despite losing 2 cars.
      139. Connor Zilisch Scores 1st Xfinity Win in 2 OTs in 1st Series Start.
      140. Waid’s World: The Saga of Tim Richmond Includes Stardom, Success & Ultimate Tragedy.

Next Race: Bristol

GO 7 & 97!!!!