Connor Zilisch is on the pole for Saturday's Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Zilisch led Friday's practice by a half-second over second place Jesse Love,

NASCAR Xfinity Series' Connor Zilisch gets the pole position after Friday night’s qualifying session for Saturday's Focused Health 250 at COTA.

Zilisch, 18, is doing double duty as he will be qualifying again on Saturday for his Cup Series debut with Trackhouse Racing. Earning the pole for Saturday’s race is just the first checkbox of the weekend for the Mooresville native.

As if there was going to be any doubt this evening. Connor Zilisch is on the pole for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at COTA. The road course prodigy is showing his talent off once again.

Located in Austin, Texas, Circuit of The Americas will play host to the NASCAR Cup Series' third points race of the 2025 season. It will be the first non-drafting track to host a points race this year.

NASCAR's race officials released this weekend's schedule at Circuit of The Americas and Xfinity Series’ drivers’ entry list for the Focused Health 250.

At 18 years old, Connor Zilisch is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at COTA for Trackhouse Racing. Seen as the best prospect in his age group, Zilisch offers talent and wisdom beyond his years.

Connor Zilisch will lead the field to the green flag in Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas after winning the pole Friday. Zilisch, driving for JR Motorsports, won the pole with a lap of 88.

Connor Zilisch feels no pressure after capturing his first Xfinity Series pole of the 2025 season at Circuit of The Americas.