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Despite starting the year off with breakthrough victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Sebring 12 Hour there was still one win that eluded Connor Zilisch (No. 72 BSI Racing)-until today. The …
Despite starting the year with impressive victories, Connor Zilisch had yet to win a Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup race until today at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Zilisch’s win makes him the seventh different driver to win in the series this season, breaking the streak of non-repeat race winners. Defending champion Jared Thomas finished second, followed by polesitter Gresham Wagner. Wagner led a competitive pack that included Zilisch, Thomas, and Nate Cicero. The intense racing further back in the field saw position changes galore due to penalties and passing opportunities at Mid-Ohio. Zilisch ultimately took the lead with 15 minutes to go and held on for the win, adding another triumph to his successful season that includes a victory in the ARCA series and a NASCAR pole position.
