Connor Zilisch Secures Pole for North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham

Connor Zilisch won the pole position for the NASCAR Xfinity Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham Speedway with a lap of 22.630 seconds, but due to a flat tire and subsequent unapproved adjustments, he will start from the rear of the field. Parker Retzlaff will share the front row with Zilisch, followed by Nick Sanchez and Kasey Kahne, who returns to NASCAR for his first start since 2018. A total of 38 drivers will compete in the 10th race of the 2025 Xfinity Series season on the 1.017-mile D-shaped oval, with Katherine Legge and Dawson Cram failing to qualify. The race, offering a prize pool of $1,651,939, will be broadcast live on CW at 4 p.m. ET, with radio coverage on MRN and SiriusXM. This event marks the series' first return to Rockingham since 2004, generating excitement among fans and drivers alike. The starting lineup reflects both seasoned veterans and new contenders vying for victory.