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Jesse Love Wins 2025 Xfinity Series, Connor Zilisch's Historic Season
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2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season Recap: Jesse Loves Championship, Connor Zilischs Historic Win, and the Future of the OReilly Auto Parts Series
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season concluded with Jesse Love clinching the championship, marking a remarkable achievement for the young driver. Connor Zilisch, another standout, secured the Regular Season Championship, a historic first for a series rookie. Nine different full-time drivers celebrated victories throughout the year, showcasing a competitive field.
JR Motorsports led the way in team wins with seventeen victories, followed by Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing each with six. One of the most talked-about moments was the summer race at Daytona International Speedway, where Connor Zilisch, recovering from a broken collarbone, started the race and then handed the wheel to part-timer Parker Kligerman under caution. Kligerman then drove the number eighty-eight Chevy to Victory Lane, officially earning Zilisch the win and the points.
Connor Zilischs ten wins were a significant highlight, the most by any driver in the series since Kyle Busch in two thousand sixteen. He truly dominated the summer months, winning seven of eight races, including four straight, between July and September. Jesse Love, the series champion, spoke about his admiration for Justin Allgaier, hoping to emulate his professionalism and competitive spirit both on and off the track.
Looking ahead to two thousand twenty-six, the series will see a rebranding as the OReilly Auto Parts Series, bringing new venues and a fresh look. Connor Zilisch will move up to the full-time Cup Series, creating an open field for new contenders. Jesse Love will aim for a back-to-back championship, setting the stage for another exciting and unpredictable season.
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