NASCAR Xfinity Series Race has 2 Winners at Daytona
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The record book will list Connor Zilisch as the winner of the Wawa 250 Presented by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway. But it was part-timer Parker Kligerman who did the heavy lifting.
As the starting driver, Connor Zilisch is credited with the victory even though Parker Kligerman crossed the finish line.
Connor Zilisch, a 19-year-old driver with seven victories in NASCAR's Xfinity Series this season, is moving up to the Cup Series in 2026.
Cody Ware didn't get the chance to qualify Friday at Daytona. No NASCAR Cup Series driver did. Read Ware's guest entry in the News-Journal.
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motorsport.com on MSNNASCAR Cup qualifying cancelled due to lightning at Daytona, Ryan Blaney on pole
As a result, Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 Team Penske Ford will lead the field to the green flag on Saturday night. He will be joined on the front row by Alex Bowman in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, who enters the regular season finale holding the 16th and final playoff spot.