Connor Zilisch wins the Blue Cross NC 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, scoring 72.1 fantasy points from the 1st starting position.
Connor Zilisch Takes the Checkered Flag
Starting from the 1st position, Connor Zilisch led the way in the No. 88 and converted the strong starting spot into a dominant victory. Connor Zilisch led 61 laps on the day, showing pace throughout the event.
Braking zones and cornering speed separated the contenders from the rest of the field on this challenging layout.
Battle for the Podium
Austin Green (No. 87) finished second. Sammy Smith (No. 8) rounded out the top three.
Biggest Movers
- Jeb Burton (No. 27): 30th → 6th (+24 positions)
- Parker Retzlaff (No. 4): 26th → 16th (+10 positions)
- Daniel Hemric (No. 11): 27th → 17th (+10 positions)
Full Top-10 Results
| Pos | Driver | Start | Laps Led | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Connor Zilisch #88 | 1st | 61 | 72.1 |
| 2nd | Austin Green #87 | 10th | 0 | 35 |
| 3rd | Sammy Smith #8 | 4th | 0 | 50 |
| 5th | Connor Mosack #9 | 3rd | 1 | 33.1 |
| 6th | Jeb Burton #27 | 30th | 0 | 31 |
| 7th | William Sawalich #18 | 15th | 0 | 30 |
| 8th | Justin Allgaier #7 | 2nd | 0 | 37 |
| 9th | Nicholas Sanchez #48 | 14th | 1 | 32.1 |
| 10th | Christian Eckes #16 | 18th | 0 | 27 |
| 11th | Sheldon Creed #00 | 13th | 0 | 35 |
Stage Results
Stage 1: 1st Connor Zilisch, 2nd Jesse Love, 3rd Justin Allgaier
Stage 2: 1st Jesse Love, 2nd Sammy Smith, 3rd Austin Hill
By the Numbers
- Cautions: 6 for 13 laps
- Lead Changes: 6 among 5 drivers
- Margin of Victory: 1.134
- Average Speed: 72.628 mph
- DNFs: 3
Lap Leaders
- Connor Zilisch #88: 61 laps
- Jesse Love #2: 4 laps
- Connor Mosack #9: 1 laps
Perfect Fantasy Lineup
The optimal FantasyJolt lineup would have scored 379.55 points:
| Group | Driver | Finish | Base Pts | Multiplied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A (2.0x) | Connor Zilisch #88 | P1 | 72.1 | 144.2 |
| B (1.75x) | Sammy Smith #8 | P3 | 50 | 87.5 |
| C (1.5x) | Jesse Love #2 | P12 | 44.4 | 66.6 |
| D (1.25x) | Justin Allgaier #7 | P8 | 37 | 46.25 |
| E (1.0x) | Austin Green #87 | P2 | 35 | 35 |
Fantasy Takeaways
- Connor Zilisch delivered 72.1 fantasy points with the win and 61 laps led. The No. 88 is a premium play at this track type.
- Jeb Burton was the value play of the race, climbing 24 positions from 30th to 6th.
- Sammy Smith led all non-winners with 50 fantasy points — don't overlook the No. 8 going forward.