Nu Way 200

Sep 6World Wide Technology Raceway160 Laps

RACE RECAP

Connor Zilisch delivered a commanding performance in the Nu Way 200 at World Wide Technology Raceway, converting a 1st-place starting position into a trip to victory lane. The No. 88 led 121 laps on the day and scored 85.1 fantasy points. The margin of victory was 1.506.

William Sawalich (No. 18) finished second, while Christian Eckes (No. 16) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Connor Zilisch captured Stage 1 and Justin Allgaier won Stage 2. The race featured 8 lead changes among 5 drivers. Track position proved critical on this 1.5-mile layout, where clean air advantage and pit strategy defined the pecking order.

The biggest mover of the race was Parker Retzlaff (No. 4), who charged from 26th to 8th — a gain of 18 positions that made the No. 4 one of the top fantasy value plays. Jeremy Clements also impressed, climbing from 31st to 15th.

The race wasn't without drama — 4 drivers failed to finish. Sam Mayer (started 4th) was collected in an accident after completing 134 laps, and Carson Kvapil (started 8th) was collected in engine after completing 38 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Connor Zilisch led all scorers with 85.1 points, followed by William Sawalich (50.7) and Jesse Love (41).

BY THE NUMBERS

Lead Changes

Leaders

6/42

Cautions / Laps

DNFs

959

Green Flag Passes

1.506

Margin of Victory

90.543

Avg MPH

2:12:32

Race Time

26.3%

Under Caution

16.9

Avg Green Run (Laps)

Stage Winners

S1Connor Zilisch

S2Justin Allgaier

Lap Leaders

#88Zilisch121laps

#7Allgaier28laps

#18Sawalich7laps

#19Almirola2laps

#07Leitz2laps

Caution Breakdown

1L36–438LNo. 32 Incident Turn 2 / Stage 1 ConclusionLD #07

2L72–798LStage 2 ConclusionLD #07

3L111–1199LNo. 27 Incident BackstretchLD #91

4L130–1345LNos. 25, 44 Incident Turn 2LD #53

5L136–1427LNos. 00, 7, 8, 17, 26, 28, 39, 41, 48, 51, 54 Incident Turn 1LD #53

6L144–1485LDebris FrontstretchLD #7

KEY TAKEAWAYS

01Connor Zilisch won the Nu Way 200 from 1st, leading 121 laps and scoring 85.1 fantasy points — the highest of the field.

02Connor Zilisch won Stage 1 and Justin Allgaier captured Stage 2, each pocketing 10 bonus fantasy points.

03Parker Retzlaff was the top mover, climbing 18 positions from 26th to 8th — the kind of place differential that wins fantasy weeks.

044 drivers failed to finish, including Sam Mayer (started 4th, out with accident) and Carson Kvapil (started 8th, out with engine). These DNFs turned promising fantasy starts into busts.

05The race saw 6 cautions for 42 laps and 8 lead changes among 5 drivers at an average speed of 90.543 mph.

PERFECT LINEUP

Optimal 5-driver roster for this race

Salary

$0/50

Avg Finish

Total Points

405.93

Group	Driver	Salary	Finish	Led	Bonus	Pts
A	Connor Zilisch	$0	1	121	+18 S1:10 S2:8	170.20 2 × 85.10
B	William Sawalich	$0	2	7	+15 S1:8 S2:7	88.73 1.75 × 50.70
C	Jesse Love	$0	5	0	+9 S1:3 S2:6	61.50 1.5 × 41.00
D	Christian Eckes	$0	3	0	+4 S1:1 S2:3	47.50 1.25 × 38.00
E	Brandon Jones	$0	4	0	+4 S2:4	37.00 1 × 37.00