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2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Twenty-Six Gateway

Cars in field: 38
Pole: Connor Zilisch (88)
Outside Pole: Nick Sanchez (48)
Stages: 35-35-90
Weather: Mostly sunny, 75°F, Feels like 74°, Feels like (shade) 73°, Wind WNW 4 mph, Wind Gusts 9 mph

This is the regular season finale for the Xfinity Series.

Connor Zilisch (88) wins stage one.

Justin Allgaier (7) wins stage two.

Justin Allgaier (7) will start at the tail end of the field to serve a pit road penalty.

I’m trying to catch the ends of the stages, but the CW broadcast is spending far too much time showing car interior cameras and bumper-cam or equally boring shots.

Caution on lap 109 of 160 for a crash by Jeb Burton (27).

Caution on lap 129 of 160 for a spin by Harrison Burton (25).

Caution on lap 137 of 160 for a crash involving Justin Allgaier (7), Sam Mayer (41), Sheldon Creed (00), Ryan Sieg (39), Kyle Sieg (28), Corey Day (17), Dean Thompson (26), Nick Sanchez (48), Jeremy Clements (51), and Taylor Gray (54). Sheldon Creed, according to MRN, reports he shifted into third and there was nothing there. The car lost pace and the crash ensued.

Caution on lap 142 of 160 for debris. A couple of cars ran over the debris.

Restarting on lap 148 of 160.

Connor Zilisch (88) wins by 1.506.

Get caught up on the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

      1. Will Power and Team Penske officially part ways after 17 years.
      2. Daniel Hemric returning to Kaulig Racing Xfinity program at Gateway.
      3. Chartered teams will get more money if Front Row, 23XI Racing remain open teams.
      4. Counting CARS: 3 Takeaways From A Title-Altering Night at Florence.
      5. Ashley, Prock, Enders & Herrera Get Wins at Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
      6. 23XI and FRM respond to NASCAR, assert ‘irreparable harm’ remains.
      7. Rinus VeeKay won’t return to Dale Coyne Racing in 2026.
      8. Denny Hamlin Responds to ‘Operation Gold Codes’ Revelations Amid NASCAR Lawsuit.
      9. Congrats to the Keselowskis.
      10. Indycar driver Harvey invests in Lincoln City.
      11. IndyCar moves street race from Toronto to Markham for 2026.
      12. Colton Herta Named Cadillac F1 Test Driver.
      13. NASCAR charter teams would get extra $1.5M if 23XI, FRM denied injunction.
      14. Will Power to replace Colton Herta at Andretti in 2026.
      15. NASCAR may change fastest lap bonus criteria next year.
      16. Josh Berry’s Darlington Run Sparks NASCAR Debate Over Fastest Lap Bonus.
      17. Cindric to join Supercars in Adelaide.
      18. Teams preliminary injunction request now denied UPDATES.
      19. Judge finds middle ground with 23XI, Front Row NASCAR ruling.
      20. Massive Weekend Set For 40Th Annual NHRA Nationals Presented By Nitro Fish At Maple Grove Raceway.
      21. Judge Denies 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports’ Preliminary Injunction.
      22. Darlington TV ratings.
      23. Richard Petty Calls Out NASCAR: “No Leaders, Just Too Many Winners”.
      24. Colton Herta to make shock IndyCar-to-F2 switch.
      25. Ryan Blaney Ranks NASCAR’s Crown Jewels, Puts Coca-Cola 600 on Top.
      26. Why the Fastest Lap Award Should Remain the Way It Is.
      27. Hamilton ‘shocked’ by Monza 5-place grid drop.
      28. The gamble of a lifetime: What is at stake with Colton Herta’s F1 quest.
      29. Denny Hamlin reacts to latest developments in NASCAR vs. 23XI, FRM lawsuit.
      30. F1 leader Piastri: My risk attitude won’t change.
      31. Williams appeal Sainz’s 10-second penalty.
      32. Ray Evernham sells physical SRX racing assets.
      33. GMS Race Cars acquires SRX Racing Series assets from Ray Evernham Enterprises.
      34. Gateway race will set NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff field.
      35. Norris: Our dominance makes title bid harder.
      36. Sad News – Phil Barkdoll.
      37. Verstappen won’t rule out future Ferrari move.
      38. Hamilton: Ferrari is an ’emotional rollercoaster’.
      39. Bristol Motor Speedway names God’s Pit Crew as a neighborhood hero.
      40. Blake Lothian Back in Trucks With Reaume for New Hampshire.
      41. Ford Performance rebrands as Ford Racing.
      42. Colton Herta on 2026 F2 move: ‘This is my last shot at reaching F1’.
      43. Guenther Steiner leads takeover of Tech3 KTM MotoGP team.
      44. Haas Factory Team Could Find New Life With Chevy And Hendrick Alliance.
      45. Ex-Haas boss Steiner leads MotoGP team takeover.
      46. Haas Factory Team will switch to Chevrolet and align with Hendrick in 2026.
      47. Haas Factory Team switching to Chevrolet in 2026.
      48. Colton Herta will face “a tough challenge” in F2, says Christian Lundgaard.
      49. F1 extends Monaco GP through to 2035.
      50. Brenden Queen to make Xfinity Series debut with Kaulig Racing at Bristol.
      51. Guenther Steiner reveals inside story behind Tech3 MotoGP team acquisition.
      52. Ricciardo confirms retirement from motor racing.
      53. NASCAR Royalty Richard Petty Shares What Truly Makes a Great NASCAR Driver.
      54. Fabio Quartararo to debut Yamaha’s V4 engine in Barcelona test.
      55. Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in Monza practice.
      56. F1 Italian GP: Lando Norris tops disrupted FP2 session ahead of Charles Leclerc.
      57. Francesco Bagnaia baffled by nightmare Catalan GP practice: “I cannot be there”.
      58. Brenden Queen to make NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway.
      59. Fred Vasseur: “I underestimated” work needed to return Ferrari to the top in F1.
      60. Brad Binder explains KTM’s rapid pace in Catalan GP practice.
      61. Guenther Steiner, team owner: Why MotoGP is ex-Haas boss’ next stop.
      62. Helmut Marko: Red Bull in contention for F1 Italian GP win – on one condition.
      63. Andrea Kimi Antonelli insists “confidence is still high” despite latest F1 off.
      64. World’s Biggest Drag Race Draws Huge Live Audience On Fox During Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
      65. Marc Marquez: Accepting I might not win at Barcelona would be toughest challenge.
      66. Joe Custer Talks 2025 Struggles and Hendrick Motorsports Partnership With Haas Factory Racing.
      67. Norris says Monza field ‘bit close for my liking’.
      68. WEC silly season building up with a lot of pieces in flux.
      69. “My racing days are behind me” – Ricciardo confirms retirement.
      70. Butterbean Looks To Shake Up NASCAR’s Development Path.
      71. Kevin Boehm, Kenton Koch Win Barber GT4 Race No. 1.
      72. WRT BMW cranks up speed in second WEC practice at COTA.
      73. Here’s What Happened in the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR Lawsuit This Week (Aug. 30 – Sept. 5).
      74. F1 has “no more room” for new teams after Cadillac 2026 entry.
      75. Why Juan Pablo Montoya’s advice could be crucial to Lando Norris’ title hopes.
      76. FIA’s V8 push delayed after F1 engine meeting postponed.
      77. Ducati on Pecco Bagnaia’s struggles: “He must help us to help him”.
      78. Gasly extends Alpine contract until 2028.
      79. MotoGP Catalan GP: Alex Marquez takes pole with new track record, Pecco Bagnaia 21st.
      80. Red Bull rules out 2025 F1 driver swap despite Isack Hadjar’s form.
      81. Somkiat Chantra to move to WSBK with Honda after losing MotoGP ride.
      82. MotoGP Catalan GP: Marc Marquez inherits sprint win as Alex crashes out of lead.
      83. Fastest lap in F1 history sees Verstappen take pole for Italian GP ahead of Norris and Piastri.
      84. Marc Marquez had ‘given up’ on Barcelona sprint win after nearly crashing himself.
      85. Lewis Hamilton compares Ferrari fanbase to Brazil football team: ‘I can’t find the words’.
      86. Pecco Bagnaia baffled after risking crashes and still finishing outside points.
      87. Ferrari takes charge in third Lone Star Le Mans practice.
      88. Verstappen narrowly beats Norris to Monza pole.
      89. No. 41 crew member ejected from Gateway after pre-race inspection failures.
      90. Ross Chouest Wins Barber GT America Race No. 1 In Mixed Conditions.
      91. Three Americans competing for WEC LMGT3 honors at COTA.
      92. Max Verstappen reveals story behind special radio message: The key to F1 pole in Monza?
      93. Ford developing Mustang GT3 EVO update for 2026.
      94. What Happened This Week in IndyCar Silly Season?
      95. Boss confirms Colton Herta headed to Formula 2, but details uncertain to give him ‘every chance possible’ at F1.
      96. Denny Hamlin doesn’t expect Tyler Reddick to opt out.
      97. Kubica vaults No. 83 Ferrari to Lone Star Le Mans pole.
      98. Connor de Phillippi, Kenton Koch Win Barber Park Race No. 1.
      99. Superbike rider Grigor put in coma after crash.
      100. Denny Hamlin blitzes Gateway for second straight Playoff pole.
      101. Connor Zilisch scores fourth straight victory, wins Xfinity Series regular season championship.
      102. Xfinity Series post-race inspection for Gateway.
      103. Sad News – Bill Davis.
      104. Sold out crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway.
      105. Hamlin delivers Toyota’s 200th Cup Series win.
      106. World Wide Technology Raceway post-race inspection.
      107. Sammy Smith set to return to JR Motorsports in 2026.
      108. With Playoff victory, Denny Hamlin nears personal milestone.
      109. Dominant Verstappen beats McLarens to win Italian GP.
      110. Wolff urges caution over team order precedents.
      111. Piastri: McLaren team orders call was ‘fair’.
      112. Vasseur: ‘Disappointed’ not to podium for Tifosi.
      113. Verstappen: Monza win ‘better than expected’.
      114. Hamlin wins at Gateway to advance in playoffs.
      115. McLaren walking a ‘fairness’ tightrope with Norris, Piastri.
      116. Wolff: Merc’s Antonelli ‘underwhelming’ in Monza.
      117. Verstappen praises new boss after Monza surprise.
      118. How Jimmie Johnson Is Redefining Sponsorship Inside NASCAR’s Infield.
      119. Alex Marquez beats brother at MotoGP of Catalonia.
      120. Dunne’s F2 title hopes suffer big blow at Monza.
      121. Armstrong claims first European Rally victory.

Next Race: Bristol

GO 7!!!!