Connor Zilisch set the fastest time as NASCAR Xfinity Series Indianapolis practice got underway on July 25, 2025, exciting fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The competitive session, part of the buildup to the highly anticipated race weekend, saw drivers pushing hard to secure the top spot despite the threat of changing weather conditions.
With weather concerns looming, the NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers took to the iconic Indianapolis track early, eager to maximize their practice time. Zilisch led the field with a standout lap of 54.013 seconds, demonstrating both skill and determination against a talented roster. The run marks an important moment for Zilisch, who outpaced strong contenders like Carson Kvapil and Sam Mayer.
Highlights from a Fast-Paced Practice
Zilisch’s impressive performance came as competitors, including Kyle Larson, Justin Allgaier, and Sam Mayer, raced intensely against the clock. The official timing puts Carson Kvapil close behind in second, posting a lap of 54.502 seconds, while Sam Mayer rounded out the top three at 54.566 seconds. Each driver delivered focused efforts, with several well-known names such as Nick Sanchez, Aric Almirola, and Ryan Sieg finishing among the top ten.
The complete order from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway practice offers a look at how drivers from across the series are shaping up:
1. Connor Zilisch – 54.013
2. Carson Kvapil – 54.502
3. Sam Mayer – 54.566
4. Justin Allgaier – 54.707
5. Kyle Larson – 54.838
6. Taylor Gray – 54.853
7. Harrison Burton – 54.876
8. Ryan Sieg – 54.992
9. Austin Hill – 55.107
10. Nick Sanchez – 55.117
11. Aric Almirola – 55.151
12. Jeb Burton – 55.193
13. William Sawalich – 55.205
14. Jesse Love – 55.214
15. Sammy Smith – 55.223
16. Brandon Jones – 55.297
17. Dean Thompson – 55.363
18. Sheldon Creed – 55.468
19. Daniel Dye – 55.543
20. Christian Eckes – 55.632
21. Anthony Alfredo – 55.672
22. Jeremy Clements – 55.824
23. Matt DiBenedetto – 55.833
24. Josh Williams – 55.864
25. Brennan Poole – 56.129
26. Leland Honeyman – 56.164
27. Parker Retzlaff – 56.334
28. Josh Bilicki – 56.463
29. Garrett Smithley – 56.471
30. Blaine Perkins – 56.482
31. Ryan Ellis – 56.541
32. Kyle Sieg – 56.858
33. Katherine Legge – 56.996
34. Mason Massey – 57.105
35. Joey Gase – 57.484
36. Logan Bearden – 58.007
37. David Starr – 58.011
38. Dawson Cram – 58.789
What Zilisch’s Quick Lap Means for Race Weekend
This session’s swift pace indicates that competition will be fierce for the remainder of the weekend, especially with drivers like Justin Allgaier, Sam Mayer, and Kyle Larson showing strong pace on the Indianapolis layout. For Connor Zilisch, leading the NASCAR Xfinity Series Indianapolis practice marks a possible turning point as teams review data ahead of qualifying. As the weather and track conditions evolve, each driver will be seeking to improve performance, making the outcome of the next sessions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway highly anticipated.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is the Xfinity series?
A. The NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) is a car racing competition that NASCAR runs.
Q. How does the Xfinity series work?
A. Every racing manufacturer adds up their points from all 33 races this season. At the end of the season, the Manufacturer’s Championship is given out. The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs involve 12 drivers competing in three rounds over the final seven races.
