Connor Zilisch is the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the year, but he missed out on the biggest prize. The 19-year-old led all drivers in wins (10), top fives (20), top tens (23), and average finish (8.0), but he will end the year as the championship runner-up.<br>He lost the lead with 24 laps to go to his best friend and title rival Jesse Love. After the race, he wiped tears away as he sat ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/kurt-buschs-touching-message-for-connor-zilisch-after-tough-title-loss/10773301/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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