The reigning two-time Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, California, went from seventh to first during a 47-lap dash that enabled him to achieve his first NASCAR victory of the 2026 season in Sin City.
The 22-year-old Mayer from Franklin, Wisconsin, clocked in a singe-qualifying pole-winning lap at 183.287 mph in 29.462 seconds for his second O'Reilly Auto Parts Series pole of 2026 at Sin City.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series began its western swing this past weekend in the desert at Phoenix Raceway, the first race there since the championship finale back in November.
The 2024 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion from Riverton, Illinois, rallied from a slow pit service prior to the final stage to notch his first O'Reilly victory of 2026 at Phoenix.
The three-time Supercars champion from Auckland, New Zealand, led a race-high 31 of 65 laps and went from sixth to first during a five-lap shootout to record his first O'Reilly victory of 2026 in Austin.
The 19-year-old Zilisch from Charlotte, North Carolina, posted a pole-winning lap at 88.398 mph at COTA in 97.740 seconds, which was enough for him to claim his first O'Reilly pole position of the 2026 season.
EchoPark Speedway marked the second round of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly AutoParts Series and provided thrilling and exciting action with a first-time winner.
