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Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Connor Zilisch Pokes Fun at Dale Earnhardt Jr. After Xfinity Win at Pocono
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Connor Zilisch may have taken a lighthearted jab at his team boss, Dale Earnhardt Jr., with the way he celebrated his NASCAR Xfinity Series race win at Pocono. The race marked the pair's first race together as driver and crew chief. Zilisch's second victory of the season arrived after he capitalized on a caution on Lap 71 and stayed in the battle for the top spot. Just as Justin Allgaier and Chase Elliott brought their elbows out, Zilisch was quick to take advantage of the situation. Though Jesse Love took the lead, Zilisch ensured he got a strong restart and overtook Love in just four laps to win the race. The 18-year-old executed the race calmly and showed no signs of haste. Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono Raceway on June 21, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono Raceway on June 21, 2025 in Long Pond, this marked a great race day for Zilisch and Dale Jr., who was serving as the interim crew chief for the 18-year-old driver, Zilisch's post-race celebrations would have likely annoyed Dale Jr. The former NASCAR Cup Series driver has admitted on his Dale Jr. Download podcast that he isn't a fan of drivers emerging from the car's roof hatch to celebrate. However, Zilisch did just that. Was this a way of poking fun at his new boss? Only Zilisch knows that. Well, that'll be a topic on the @DaleJr Download 🤣 — Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) June 21, 2025 Speaking after his Xfinity win, Zilisch addressed his race preparations and admitted that a driver must trust the simulator. He said: "There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes. I've done a lot to prepare myself for this. I never feel like I show up to a racetrack and I'm like, 'man, I'm nervous. I don't know what I'm going to do.' I always have a plan showing up to a new racetrack. I showed that today. I went out for practice and I was third on the first lap never seeing the place before. "It's not easy to do that. I was going wide open down into [turn] 1, and I was like, 'wow, this is fast.' You kind of just have to trust the simulator and trust your notes and what you've seen and watched. I try to give myself an idea of what I'm going to see when I get to the racetrack without having to overthink about it." He added: "I've folded more times than I've been able to count this year, so I wouldn't say I'm perfect. It's just a matter of preparing and not letting any situation be too big. Those restarts can be chaotic and nerve-wracking, especially when you're up there at the front racing for a win. But I treat any race the same - I run my next best corner and hope that what I do works out for me. Sometimes it doesn't and sometimes it does. Today, it worked out."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyak Motorsports fires NASCAR Cup spotter Tab Boyd
Hyak Motorsports has parted ways with spotter Tab Boyd, who worked with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 Chevrolet. Weekend rosters show that Clayton Hughes will be atop the spotter's stand for Pocono, replacing Boyd. Stenhouse confirmed the news on Friday morning in a SiriusXM NASCAR interview, saying: "That's an unfortunate deal. The team let Tab Boyd go this week, and we got Clayton Hughes to come fill in. I've never worked with Clayton." Advertisement No reason was given for the firing of Boyd and while reached out to the team for clarification, we have not yet heard back from team representatives. Mexico controversy However, Boyd has been in the news this week for sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter) where he expressed his displeasure with Mexico during NASCAR's recent visit – the first points-paying Cup race outside of the United States since 1958. Boyd has since deleted his account after pushback online, but the original post read as follows: 'I'm ready to go home, screw this place, people can talk it up all they want. Can't even walk out the front door of the hotel without getting hustled and money snatched in less than five minutes. Good area my ass.' Advertisement Boyd was apparently the victim of scammers and while he will not be working the Cup race this weekend, he is still listed as the spotter for Ryan Ellis and the No. 71 DGM Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, as well as for Luke Baldwin and the No. 66 ThorSport Ford in the NASCAR Truck Series. Boyd is a veteran spotter with years of experience, previously working with Hendrick Motorsports and William Byron on the No. 24 Chevrolet. He joined Stenhouse and the No. 47 team three years ago in 2022 and together, the duo won the 2023 Daytona 500. This situation follows Spire Motorsports' decision to fine their own driver, Carson Hocevar. On Tuesday, the team announced that Hocevar was fined $50,000 following an internal investigation into comments he made on a Twitch live-stream, calling Mexico a 's***hole.' The money will go to various Mexican charities and Hocevar will have to undergo mandatory cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training. Read Also: Carson Hocevar fined for making insensitive comments about Mexico Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threatens Carson Hocevar: "I'm gonna beat your ass" To read more articles visit our website.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
How to watch 2025 NASCAR Pocono: Schedule, start time, TV channel for The Great American Getaway 400
The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into the scenic Pocono Mountains for the 2025 Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. With its signature triangular layout and high-speed corners, the "Tricky Triangle" always delivers unpredictable action and thrilling finishes. Here's what you need to know about the race, how to watch and more. When is The Great American Getaway 400? The Great American Getaway 400 is scheduled for Sunday, June 22nd at 2 p.m. ET. Where is the race? The Great American Getaway 400 will take place at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA. How long is the race? The Great American Getaway 400 will consist of three stages for 160 laps across 400 miles. Where can I watch The Great American Getaway 400? What channel will it be on? The race will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video. Check out the best moments from the NASCAR Cup Series: The Viva Mexico 250! How can I stream or watch the race without cable? The Great American Getaway 400 can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. What is the Pocono Raceway Schedule? Friday, June 20th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - Practice - 12:35 p.m. ET (FS2) NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - Qualifying - 1:40 p.m. ET (FS2) NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - MillerTech Battery 200 - 5 p.m. ET (FS1) Saturday, June 21st NASCAR Xfinity Series - Practice - 10 a.m. ET (CW app) NASCAR Xfinity Series - Qualifying - 11:05 a.m. ET (CW app) NASCAR Cup Series - Practice - 12:35 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime) NASCAR Cup Series - Qualifying - 1:45 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime) NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 - 3:30 p.m. ET (CW app) Sunday, June 22nd Who is driving in the race? There are 37 drivers entered into The Great American Getaway 400. Qualifying starts on Saturday, 6/21. recommended Get more from NASCAR Cup Series Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How to watch Saturday's Xfinity race at Pocono: Start time, TV info and weather
The NASCAR Xfinity Series will return to Pocono Raceway for its longest race on the 2.5-mile track since 2019. Saturday's race is scheduled for 100 laps (250 miles) at Pocono, whose past five Xfinity Series races were scheduled for 90 laps. The Xfinity Series' 2016-19 races at Pocono were scheduled for 100 laps. Cole Custer won the June 1, 2019 race that was extended to 103 laps by a late caution flag. Custer also won the Xfinity race at Pocono last year but won't return to defend after moving back up to the Cup Series this season. Austin Hill (who won at the 2.5-mile track in 2023) is the only past Xfinity winner at Pocono in the field. Details for Saturday's Xfinity race at Pocono Raceway (All times Eastern) START: The command to start engines will be given at 3:29 p.m. ... The green flag is scheduled to wave at 3:40 p.m. PRERACE: The Xfinity garage will open at 8:30 a.m. ... Practice is at 10 a.m. ... Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 11:05 a.m. ... Driver introductions are at 3 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is 100 laps (250 miles) on the 2.5-mile track. STAGES: Stage 1 ends at Lap 25. Stage 2 ends at Lap 50. ENTRY LIST: Click here for the 38 cars entered at Pocono Raceway. TV/RADIO: CW will broadcast the race starting at 3 p.m. ... Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will have radio coverage. FORECAST: WeatherUnderground — A mixture of sunshine and clouds with a high of 82 degrees and winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph. It's expected to be 80 degrees with a 13% chance of rain for the start of the Xfinty Series race. LAST TIME: Cole Custer led the final nine laps to beat Justin Allgaier by 0.670 seconds on July 13, 2024.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
NASCAR odds for the Xfinity Series race at Pocono in June 2025
NASCAR odds for the Xfinity Series race at Pocono in June 2025 The NASCAR Xfinity Series is ready to compete in the Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono Raceway during the 19th race weekend of the 2025 season. It is NASCAR's only race track that features three turns, making it the venue with the least amount of corners on the entire schedule. Cole Custer entered victory lane in last year's race at Pocono, with Justin Allgaier and William Byron rounding out the top three spots. Custer's win marked his first of two victories during the 2024 season. However, who are the favorites to win this weekend? Below, you can check out the NASCAR odds via BetMGM for the 2025 Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono as of Wednesday, June 18! NASCAR odds for the Xfinity Series race at Pocono (June 2025) Justin Allgaier: +310 Chase Elliott: +350 Sam Mayer: +750 Austin Hill: +750 Connor Zilisch: +800 Sheldon Creed: +1000 Jesse Love: +1200 Sammy Smith: +1300 Brandon Jones: +1300 Taylor Gray: +1300 Carson Kvapil: +1600 Ryan Sieg: +3000 Nick Sanchez: +5000 Justin Bonsignore: +6000 Christian Eckes: +6000 Harrison Burton: +8000 William Sawalich: +8000 Daniel Dye: +12500 Dean Thompson: +12500 Josh Williams: +25000 Anthony Alfredo: +25000 Parker Retzlaff: +25000 Jeb Burton: +25000 Matt DiBenedetto: +50000 Jeremy Clements: +50000 Kyle Sieg: +50000 Brennan Poole: +50000 Kris Wright: +100000 Josh Bilicki: +100000 Blaine Perkins: +100000 Ryan Ellis: +100000 Mason Massey: +100000 Garrrett Smithley: +100000 Patrick Emerling: +100000 Leland Honeyman: +100000 Carson Ware: +100000 Logan Bearden: +100000 Dawson Cram: +100000 More: NASCAR odds for the Cup Series race at Pocono in June 2025
