The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2025, was full of excitement. Brandon Jones emerged victorious as he led 38laps. This is what made him victorious in Kansas and the seventh victory in the series.
It was the smoothest he ever had, Jones said, having nailed the plan and the drive. It was also a special day for Connor Zilisch, who set a record in NASCAR that had been unbroken for 41 years. He came second, but he recorded a new mark with the incredible series of fifth-place finishes.
Brandon Jones’ Big Win
Brandon Jones had a smart and fast run at Kansas. He took the lead with 38 laps left and never gave it back. This win shows he is growing into one of the top drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Jones said, “That was by far my best race,” showing he stayed sharp and careful. The win moves him ahead in the playoffs and closer to his big goals in racing, as reported by Dustin Long of NBC Sports.
Other drivers also did well. Austin Hill finished third. Sammy Smith came in fourth. Sheldon Creed took fifth place. Justin Allgaier led the most laps, with 79, but a pit stop problem dropped him to 13th. Even with that, Allgaier still earned enough points to move on in the playoffs.
Connor Zilisch’s Record-Breaking Run
Connor Zilisch made NASCAR history by finishing in the top five for 16 races in a row.
This beat the record set by Sam Ard in 1983, which lasted 41 years. Zilisch is only 21 years old and races for JR Motorsports. He already has nine wins this season and leads in points by a good margin. In Kansas, he started strong and led early but finished second.
This streak shows how consistent and skilled Zilisch is. Many experts say this kind of smart driving under pressure is very important in sports.
His winning run is a big deal and might mean that younger drivers will start to change who usually wins in NASCAR. With this record, Zilisch could be the start of a new era in the sport.
Playoffs and What’s Next
Other drivers had their own difficulties with the race. Ryan Blaney even crashed and faced the necessity of using his backup car instead of the first one to race. That would disorient his playing off. As of now, the next round is the Round of 8, to which Brandon Jones, Connor Zilisch, and Justin Allgaier are through to the next round.
The competition is tight. Jesse Love just made it into the playoffs, holding the last spot. Other drivers like Nick Sanchez, Austin Hill, Harrison Burton, and Sammy Smith are close behind in points and need good races next time. The next race at Charlotte’s Roval track will be very important to decide who moves ahead.
Zilisch’s record and Jones’ win at Kansas show that the season is getting more exciting. Young drivers are making big moves, and the playoffs promise more great racing.