Connor Zilisch wins rain-shortened race in Dover, marks consecutive Xfinity Series victories
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(NEXSTAR) — Last week, Connor Zilisch made headlines by becoming the youngest driver to secure four career wins in the Xfinity Series. The 18-year-old continued his impressive streak on Saturday by clinching another win at the rain-shortened BetRivers 200 held at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware.

Zilisch dominated the race by leading for 77 laps, including the crucial final 35. The race was cut short at lap 134 due to rain, but his victory was unquestionable. Despite the celebration moving from victory lane to the garage, his triumph remained unaffected.

With Saturday’s victory in Dover, Zilisch has now recorded eight straight top-five finishes, with no signs of slowing the momentum.

“It’s been incredible,” Zilisch remarked after his win. “Huge credit goes to JR Motorsports and the remarkable cars they provide at the track. It makes a driver’s job much easier when the car handles well and performs effortlessly. A big shoutout to my 88 team and everyone at JRM; we’ve excelled across all four cars, and even the fifth when it participates.”

Zilisch is no stranger to Dover Motor Speedway. He won last year in the ARCA Menards Series race, so it was no surprise to him that he was able to pull out the victory Saturday.

“Feels good to get our fourth win of the year,” he added. “My fourth win of the year, my 88 group’s fifth win of the year. And really cool to get it at a track like Dover, this place is awesome. One of the cooler trophies and I’ve already got one at home, so now I’ve got a big brother for my one at home.”

Zilisch said his experience at Dover last year helped him have a “good feel of the track” and be “more comfortable behind the wheel.”

“I didn’t feel as fast as we did the first time I came around. So, yeah, it was awesome to come back again and get another win here.”

With Saturday’s victory, Zilisch remains 56 points behind Justin Allgaier in the Xfinity Series Standings. Allgaier finished fourth at Dover, behind Aric Almirola and Brandon Jones.

Zilisch will be chasing win number five next week at the Pennzoil 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You can catch that race on The CW Saturday, July 26 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

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