{"id":5713,"date":"2025-03-01T16:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T21:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/?p=5713"},"modified":"2025-03-02T20:38:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T01:38:39","slug":"2025-nascar-xfinity-series-race-three-circuit-of-the-americas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/2025\/03\/2025-nascar-xfinity-series-race-three-circuit-of-the-americas\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Three Circuit Of The Americas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cars in field: 38
\nPole: Connor Zilisch (88)
\nOutside Pole: Ross Chastain (9)
\nStages: 20-20-25
\nWeather: Sunny, 83\u00b0F, Feels like (sun) 86\u00b0, Feels like (shade) 81\u00b0, Wind NNE 6 mph, Wind Gusts 6 mph<\/p>\n

Connor Zilisch (88) wins.<\/p>\n

I watched some IndyCar qualifying and a movie instead of the COTA event.<\/p>\n

Get caught up on the latest racing news.<\/p>\n

Motorsport News:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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      1. Christopher Bell snatches first Cup Atlanta win in wild overtime<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      2. NASCAR Atlanta takeaways: Yes some folks are mad as Christopher Bell wins<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      3. Atlanta post-race inspection<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      4. Carson Hocevar angers several drivers on his way to runner-up finish at Atlanta<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      5. Christopher Bell on big NASCAR win in Atlanta<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      6. Hamilton’s first weeks at Ferrari: ‘Where I’m supposed to be’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      7. Commercial breakdown: 2025 Ambetter Health 400<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      8. Why multiple NASCAR drivers were furious with ‘moron’ Carson Hocevar<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      9. FIA swearing fines ‘unacceptable’, say WRC drivers<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      10. Wolff launches 2025 Mercedes: ‘Exciting new era’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      11. IndyCar, Fox to partner on revamp of ‘100 Days to Indy’ docuseries<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      12. Clash expected to return to Bowman Gray in 2026<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      13. The Inside Line IndyCar Podcast: Recapping the IndyCar offseason<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      14. Mario Andretti confirms Colton Herta is at the top of Cadillac’s F1 driver list<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      15. Carson Hocevar, ‘We’re Here To Win Races, Not Be A Boy Band’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      16. Complete list of NASCAR Regional tracks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      17. Why Meyer Shank Racing, with 3 podiums in its 8-year IndyCar history, expects 3 or more<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      18. Red Bull ‘confident’ of gains with new car – Verstappen<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      19. Ferrari eye key 2025 F1 car improvement in bid to eradicate Lewis Hamilton weakness<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      20. FIA president under fire over swearing rules \u2013 after rally driver hit with \u00a38,300 fine<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      21. Cadillac F1 to be managed by global group TWG Motorsports. Dan Towriss named CEO of racing portfolio<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      22. Andretti Global ‘clearly feels different’ with leadership changes but title goals remain<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      23. Atlanta TV Ratings<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      24. Unrivaled promo to bring women’s sports push to a new place \u2014 a NASCAR race<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      25. Martin out after second hand operation in a month<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      26. Road racer Austin Hill attempting three Xfinity races in 2025 for Joey Gase Motorsports<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      27. Fox Sports finalizing IndyCar pit reporter lineup. Here’s what we know about the rotation<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      28. Truck Series Atlanta TV ratings<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      29. Get Ready: Four Qualifying Sessions Return To NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Events In 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      30. Craig Bracken Recovering From Injuries, Wants to Return to ARCA<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      31. Palou looking to make Indy Car history<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      32. Lando Norris is fastest and Lewis Hamilton 13th as a power cut disrupts F1 testing<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      33. F1 testing: What preseason in Bahrain will reveal about 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      34. Riley Herbst competing in four Xfinity races for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      35. Ferrari’s Hamilton on track at F1 testing in Bahrain<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      36. Harrison Burton motivated to maximize Xfinity Series return<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      37. The CW Network averaged 1.31 million viewers for Atlanta Xfinity race<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      38. Aus GP ‘track walk’ back after fan invasion<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      39. Toto Wolff dismisses complaints over Verstappen and Horner jeers at F1 event in London<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      40. NASCAR Cup stars take in the sights and sounds of Mexico City<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      41. Hauler Talk: Behind the scenes of first playoff committee meeting, last-lap caution flag decision-making<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      42. Jeremy Clements to make 500th Xfinity start at COTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      43. Rebel Bourbon rolls out Kyle Busch 108 single barrel bourbon<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      44. Zak Brown tells Christian Horner to get over it after Red Bull boss hits out at Max Verstappen boos<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      45. Lynn puts Cadillac ahead in second Qatar WEC practice<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      46. Anticipation high among teams ahead of IndyCar’s FOX debut<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      47. FIA approve pit stop plans to spice up Monaco GP<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      48. NASCAR will continue to throw cautions on the final lap when situations warrant<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      49. Lundqvist breaks silence ahead of IndyCar curtain-raiser<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      50. NASCAR teams make Michigan to Texas to Mexico logistic plans<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      51. McLaren’s Norris tops times at Bahrain testing<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      52. Power cut stops track action at Bahrain test<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      53. Mercedes’ Antonelli tops day one test in Bahrain<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      54. Red Bull’s Horner reponds to booing at F1 75<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      55. Baseball Legend, FOX Sports MLB Studio Analyst Alex Rodriguez To Ride in Fastest Seat at St. Petersburg<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      56. NHRA NEWS: Paris Dragstrip Back In NHRA Member Track Network In Division 4<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      57. IndyCar’s reigning rookie of the year without a ride for 2025 season. Here’s why<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      58. London McKenzie Running Full ARCA East Schedule for CW<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      59. NASCAR expands global reach with upcoming Mexico City race<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      60. Atlanta penalties: Two Xfinity Series teams fined for loose lug nuts<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      61. Small Teams Failing Inspection: Justice or Tragedy?<\/a><\/li>\n
      62. NASCAR stars enjoy immersive Mexico City visit ahead of first international Cup Series race<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      63. F1-themed attraction to open in Las Vegas<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      64. ‘I just want to win a race’ – Button<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      65. NASCAR begins discussions on possible playoff changes<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      66. RFK Racing announces strategic corporate restructuring<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      67. Sainz tops Ferraris on day two of Bahrain test<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      68. Lewis Hamilton on age concerns: I’ll never be old<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      69. Verstappen, Norris joke about ‘terrible’ relationship<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      70. Kurt Busch returns to racing next week at Race of Champions<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      71. NASCAR clarifies damaged vehicle policy in rule update<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      72. Hill: Red Bull cry over any criticism of Verstappen<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      73. Leclerc quickest on final morning of testing<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      74. ‘Luigi’ Hamilton learning new lingo at Ferrari<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      75. Hamilton on critics: I welcome the negativity<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      76. Zachary Tinkle Back for Full ARCA East Schedule<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      77. Drive to Survive star unsure of future on Netflix show after surprise F1 exit <\/a>.<\/li>\n
      78. Scott McLaughlin Signs Long-Term Extension with Team Penske<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      79. Two-time Indy 500 champion Josef Newgarden joins LeBron James at Klutch Sports Group<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      80. Amarillo Dragway Joins NHRA Member Track Network In South Central Division<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      81. Chip Ganassi: The charter system ‘makes these teams be a viable business’<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      82. Colton Herta hedges on if he wants one of the Cadillac F1 seats because of his dedication to IndyCar<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      83. Ferrari Scores Podium Sweep In WEC Qatar Opener<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      84. CGR, OpenAI partner in first motorsports venture<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      85. Scott Dixon extends unique record by winning Gallagher GP<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      86. Marquez makes ‘perfect’ start as Ducati rider<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      87. NASCAR displays hydration bags from penalized teams at Daytona<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      88. F1 testing: George Russell tops final day in Bahrain<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      89. Mazepin appearance causes stir in F1 paddock<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      90. Herta hedges on interest to take Cadillac F1 seat<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      91. Jonathan Woolridge Wins Bizarre COTA Race No. 1<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      92. Indianapolis 500 Veteran Kunzman Dies at 80<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      93. Rinus VeeKay ‘going into it head first’ to acclimate with new team<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      94. Circuit of the Americas Weekend Notebook<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      95. Hauger opens Indy NXT career in style with strong St. Pete pole<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      96. De Tullio finds perfection in maiden USF Pro 2000 victory at St. Pete<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      97. Power struggles on 44th birthday as he begins IndyCar season seeking a Penske contract extension<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      98. McNeilly sweeps USF2000 at St. Pete with flag-to-flag win<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      99. Scott McLaughlin Opens 2025 IndyCar Season with Pole at St. Petersburg<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      100. Zilisch “sorry to everyone I hit” on his way to NASCAR Xfinity win at COTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      101. Prema makes a mighty impressive start in St. Pete qualifying<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      102. Scott McLaughlin wins pole for Sunday’s race<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      103. Connor Zilisch overcomes adversity to score Xfinity win at COTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      104. Power, O’Ward lead spate of disappointed St. Pete qualifiers<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      105. Valentino Catalano Wins COTA VP Racing Challenge Race No. 2<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      106. Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney Praise Mexico City After Promotional Visit<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      107. IndyCar Team Owners Embrace New Charter System Despite NASCAR’s Past Charter Woes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Next Race: Phoenix<\/h3>\n

        GO 7!!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Cars in field: 38 Pole: Connor Zilisch (88) Outside Pole: Ross Chastain (9) Stages: 20-20-25 Weather: Sunny, 83\u00b0F, Feels like (sun) 86\u00b0, Feels like (shade) 81\u00b0, Wind NNE 6 mph, Wind Gusts 6 mph<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,8,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-daily","category-sports","category-things"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5713"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5713\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briari.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}