TC Daily Pit Stop: Connor Zilisch Cleared to Race at Daytona; Humpy Wheeler Passes Away Aged 86

TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Connor Zilisch Cleared to Compete at Daytona

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Connor Zilisch has been cleared to compete in Friday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Daytona International Speedway, the driver confirmed via social media on Thursday.

The 19-year-old driver will attempt to compete in the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway, two weeks after breaking his left collarbone in a Victory Lane fall at Watkins Glen, and 10 days removed from successful surgery, where he had a plate and screws inserted to speed up the healing process.

Parker Kligerman will be on standby and take over the No. 88 Chevrolet, if needed.

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Legendary Promoter Humpy Wheeler Dies Aged 86

HHP Images/Harold Hinson

H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler has passed away at the age of 86, Charlotte Motor Speedway and NASCAR confirmed on Thursday morning. The native of Belmont, North Carolina, built an incredible legacy as the longtime general manager and promoter of Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The man, who was known as the P.T. Barnum of NASCAR, was honored with the prestigious Landmark Award for innovation and contributions to NASCAR, and will be enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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• NASCAR Considering Reversing Course on Cup Driver Limits in Lower Series

• Beard Motorsports Skipping Summer Daytona Race

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Daytona - Weekend Schedule:

Friday, August 22:

• 3:00 pm ET - NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying (The CW App)

• 5:05 pm ET - NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (TruTV)

• 7:30 pm ET - NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Daytona (The CW)

Saturday, August 23:

• 12:00 pm ET - RAM Team Announcement

• 2:45 pm ET - Trackhouse Racing Team Announcement

• 7:30 pm ET - NASCAR Cup Series Race at Daytona (NBC)

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Daytona Weekend Resources:

Cup Results: Qualifying | Race
Xfinity Results: Qualifying | Race
Entry Lists: Cup | Xfinity

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2025 NASCAR Season Resources:

• Schedules: NASCAR Cup | NASCAR Xfinity | NASCAR Trucks

• Driver Points: NASCAR Cup | NASCAR Xfinity | NASCAR Trucks

• Owner Points: NASCAR Cup | NASCAR Xfinity | NASCAR Trucks

• Rookie Standings: NASCAR Cup | NASCAR Xfinity | NASCAR Trucks

• Manufacturer Standings: NASCAR Cup | NASCAR Xfinity | NASCAR Trucks

• 2025 Driver/Team Charts: NASCAR Cup | NASCAR Xfinity | NASCAR Trucks

• 2026 Driver/Team Charts: NASCAR Cup | NASCAR Xfinity | NASCAR Trucks