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Zilisch Holds Off Larson on Old Tires to Win Bristol O’Reilly Series Race

The finish shows how pit timing can trump raw speed on Bristol’s tight short track.

Overview

  • Connor Zilisch won the Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol on Saturday night by staying out on old tires after a late caution.
  • Kyle Larson swept the first two stages and led 230 of 300 laps before finishing second on fresher tires after a late charge.
  • Brent Crews, who also stayed out, briefly took the lead, got sideways off Turn 2, and finished third.
  • Justin Allgaier placed fourth to claim the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus and extend his series lead to 130 points over Sheldon Creed.
  • A red flag followed Mason Maggio’s engine fire with just over 100 laps remaining, and he was reported okay.