RACE RECAP
Connor Zilisch surged from 7th on the grid to capture the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, methodically working through the field before taking control in the closing stages. The No. 88 led 19 laps on the day and scored 71.9 fantasy points. The margin of victory was 0.339.
Sam Mayer (No. 41) finished second, while Taylor Gray (No. 54) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Sam Mayer captured Stage 1 and Justin Allgaier won Stage 2. The race featured 10 lead changes among 6 drivers โ Justin Allgaier led a race-high 37 laps but couldn't convert track dominance into the victory. The twists and turns demanded a different skill set, and drivers who could manage their equipment through the technical sections came out on top.
The biggest mover of the race was Ryan Sieg (No. 39), who charged from 21st to 5th โ a gain of 16 positions that made the No. 39 one of the top fantasy value plays. Kyle Larson also impressed, climbing from 19th to 4th.
The race wasn't without drama โ 3 drivers failed to finish. Justin Allgaier (started 8th) was collected in an accident after completing 87 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Connor Zilisch led all scorers with 71.9 points, followed by Sam Mayer (52.2) and Kyle Larson (44.7).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $0 | 1 | 143.80 2 ร 71.90 | |
B | $0 | 2 | 91.35 1.75 ร 52.20 | |
C | $0 | 4 | 67.05 1.5 ร 44.70 | |
D | $0 | 3 | 52.88 1.25 ร 42.30 | |
E | $0 | 9 | 34.00 1 ร 34.00 |


