Connor Zilisch posted the top time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series practice results from Phoenix Raceway, heating up anticipation for tomorrow’s championship race in Arizona. Drivers from the series took to the 1-mile oval on October 31, 2025, as teams prepared for one of the season’s most critical events with the championship contenders in close competition.
Action Intensifies on Track as Drivers Preview Course
As practice unfolded at Phoenix Raceway, each driver searched for speed and adjustments ahead of the race. Daniel Dye experienced trouble, blowing a rotor and making contact with the wall, underlining the high stakes and intensity of the session. Series regulars, including Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love, Carson Kvapil, and Zilisch himself, fine-tuned their setups against a competitive field featuring experienced names like Aric Almirola, Austin Hill, and Sammy Smith.
Results from the session saw Zilisch at the top with a lap of 28.045 seconds. Brenden Queen followed closely at 28.070, with Jesse Love rounding out the top three by logging a time of 28.082. Corey Day and Austin Hill completed the top five, both turning in impressive efforts to keep pace in the high-pressure practice environment. Other notable drivers, including Brandon Jones, Jeb Burton, and Nick Sanchez, finished among the leading ten, while team strategies focused on gaining a valuable edge before the big event.
Complete NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice Results
1. Connor Zilisch – 28.045
2. Brenden Queen – 28.070
3. Jesse Love – 28.082
4. Corey Day – 28.143
5. Austin Hill – 28.183
6. Sammy Smith – 28.198
7. Aric Almirola – 28.202
8. Brandon Jones – 28.233
9. Jeb Burton – 28.258
10. Nick Sanchez – 28.273
11. Harrison Burton – 28.335
12. Connor Mosack – 28.374
13. Dean Thompson – 28.399
14. Justin Allgaier – 28.410
15. Carson Kvapil – 28.419
16. Ryan Sieg – 28.421
17. Jeremy Clements – 28.429
18. Taylor Gray – 28.460
19. Kyle Sieg – 28.461
20. Christian Eckes – 28.467
21. Justin Bonsignore – 28.469
22. Brennan Poole – 28.502
23. Sheldon Creed – 28.524
24. Daniel Dye – 28.539
25. Blaine Perkins – 28.602
26. Parker Retzlaff – 28.607
27. Anthony Alfredo – 28.660
28. Nick Leitz – 28.665
29. Leland Honeyman – 28.821
30. Stefan Parsons – 28.844
31. Ryan Ellis – 28.852
32. Josh Williams – 28.947
33. Josh Bilicki – 29.082
34. Patrick Emerling – 29.113
35. Garrett Smithley – 29.255
36. Glen Reen – 29.361
37. Joey Gase – 29.545
38. Dawson Cram – 29.662
Championship Contenders Prepare for the Final Showdown
The NASCAR Xfinity Series championship will be decided at Phoenix Raceway, with Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love, and Carson Kvapil confirmed as the four drivers racing for this year’s title. As teams review practice results and prepare for qualifying, the energy around the event grows, with fans and participants eager to see who will secure victory and etch their name into the record books at this iconic Arizona venue.
