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American Focus > Blog > Sports > Ricky Stenhouse Jr. reacts to Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen’s Sonoma thriller
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. reacts to Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen’s Sonoma thriller

Last updated: July 14, 2025 1:20 am
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. recently shared his thoughts on the intense battle between teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch at the Sonoma Raceway. The race was a thrilling showdown between the two teammates, with Gisbergen initially holding the pole position. However, Zilisch managed to overtake him in the final stage of the 79-lap race.

From the start, all eyes were on Gisbergen and Zilisch, with Gisbergen setting the pace with the best lap time of 75.26 seconds and a top speed of 95.19 mph. Zilisch was close behind with a difference of just 0.24 seconds, but he made up for it in the closing moments of the race.

The duo dominated the race, leading a total of 70 laps at the Sonoma Raceway. Gisbergen led for 24 laps, while Zilisch took the lead for 46 laps. Zilisch made a bold move to break Gisbergen’s lead at road courses and ultimately emerged victorious by outmaneuvering his teammate on turn two to clinch the win.

Reflecting on the thrilling race, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took to social media to express his excitement, stating, “Wow that was fun to watch, Connor and SVG put on a show @NASCAR_Xfinity.”

In the end, it was Zilisch who crossed the finish line 0.438 seconds ahead of Gisbergen, denying him his fourth career win. Zilisch earned 46 crucial points and secured his third win of the season.

In a separate incident during the Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Stenhouse Jr. found himself in a heated moment with fellow driver Carson Hocevar. NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck commended Stenhouse Jr. for handling the situation tactfully and avoiding a physical altercation with Hocevar on foreign soil.

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Following a series of on-track incidents involving Hocevar, Stenhouse Jr. refrained from escalating the situation during the Nashville Superspeedway crash. However, tensions boiled over during the Mexico City race when Hocevar spun Stenhouse Jr. for the second time, leading to a post-race confrontation.

Gluck praised Stenhouse Jr.’s decision, emphasizing the importance of avoiding legal trouble in a foreign country. Stenhouse Jr. currently sits 25th on the Cup Series points table, with three top-ten finishes and one top-five finish in 19 starts this season. His average start is 27, with an average finish of 19.579.

In conclusion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has shown resilience and strategic thinking both on and off the track, earning respect for his handling of challenging situations in the competitive world of NASCAR.

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