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Connor Zilisch overtook Jesse Love on the final lap after Love saved fuel, beating him to the line by 0.262 seconds in the Mission 200 at The Glen to extend his perfect Watkins Glen record to three straight wins; it was Zilisch’s 13th O'Reilly Series victory, with JR Motorsports again placing at least one car in the top 10. Love called it a tough race, and post-race inspection confirmed the win.
Rodney Childers, crew chief for Zilisch and JR Motorsports' No. 1 Chevrolet, says he never doubted he would reach Victory Lane again, commenting on the Bristol win and the team's unwavering confidence.
Shane van Gisbergen clinched the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Circuit of the Americas by starting sixth on four fresh tires and diving to the inside of Turn 1 to pass five leaders, securing his fifth O'Reilly win and his first at COTA; Austin Hill finished second, with Sammy Smith, Jesse Love and Corey Day completing the top five, as SVG eyes a Cup start the next day to extend his road-course win streak.
JR Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced a multi-year partnership with Arby’s, making it the primary sponsor for eight NASCAR races in 2026 and a season-long associate sponsor on Justin Allgaier’s No. 7 Chevrolet, aiming to connect with NASCAR fans through various marketing initiatives.
Daniel Suarez will race for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Mexico City's Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, marking the series' return to Mexico and Suarez's homecoming, with sponsorship from Quaker State. Suarez, a Mexican native and former NASCAR Cup Series winner, aims to make this event a regular fixture on the NASCAR calendar, highlighting the sport's growing popularity in Mexico.
Justin Allgaier clinched his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship after 471 races and 14 full-time seasons, winning the finale at Phoenix. The 38-year-old driver for JR Motorsports overcame past challenges and inconsistent results to triumph over fellow Championship 4 contenders. Allgaier, who has been with JR Motorsports since 2016, expressed gratitude to his team and supporters, and looks forward to defending his title next season.
Dale Earnhardt Jr's return to NASCAR racing was eventful as he battled his way to the front, leading laps and contending for a top-five finish. However, his race ended prematurely when his car caught fire, forcing him to pull off the track. Despite the disappointment, his team, JR Motorsports, went on to win the race with Justin Allgaier behind the wheel. Earnhardt expressed his enjoyment of the race and looks forward to his next start at Homestead-Miami Speedway.