{"id":600456,"date":"2026-04-13T04:18:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T04:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/600456\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T04:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T04:18:08","slug":"connor-zilisch-wins-nascar-oreilly-race-at-bristol-in-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/600456\/","title":{"rendered":"Connor Zilisch wins NASCAR O’Reilly race at Bristol in April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NASCAR O’Reilly Series competed at Bristol Motor Speedway and it was a sensational event. Kyle Larson won the first two stages; however, Connor Zilisch and Brent Crews stayed out while he pitted during a late caution. So, which one of the three NASCAR drivers found victory lane at Bristol on Saturday night?<\/p>\n

Zilisch and the No. 1 team for JR Motorsports won the O’Reilly Series race at Bristol on Saturday night, earning their first victory of the season. Crews took the lead on the final restart with old tires, but wasn’t able to hold on after running the top. Then, Zilisch was able to hold off Larson in the closing laps following the No. 88 car’s mistake.<\/p>\n

Larson dominated the event at Bristol, but Zilisch was able to give crew chief Rodney Childers his first NASCAR win at JR Motorsports. It has been a tough rookie season for Zilisch with Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, but this win on Saturday night helps remind that he is capable of winning at this level.<\/p>\n

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NASCAR results: O’Reilly Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway (April 2026)<\/p>\n

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