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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Racing America on SI / November 25
Red Bull Going Big With Trackhouse Racing Sponsorship in 2026
Red Bull, it gives you wings. And in the case of Trackhouse Racing, it has given two of its rising stars a solid chunk of primary sponsorship funding for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / November 18
Allmendinger and Zilisch: NASCAR Stars Tackle Daytona’s Beast in Exciting IMSA Test
The high-stakes action at Daytona International Speedway isn’t just for stock cars anymore. This past weekend, two of NASCAR’s brightest stars, A.J. Allmendinger and Connor Zilisch, swapped their familiar chariots for the high-tech, high-downforce beasts of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 16
Despite NASCAR Title Heartbreak, Connor Zilisch Shows He’s Back On Pace in Encouraging GTP Test
Connor Zilisch wasted no time getting back behind the wheel after the heartbreak of the Xfinity Series finale. The 19-year-old driver, ready for his first full-time NASCAR Cup Series season and a Rolex 24 appearance in January, logged 33 laps in the No.
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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 16
Connor Zilisch Gives Reality Check Behind Tempered Expectations in Cup Despite Xfinity Domination
Connor Zilisch’s climb through the Xfinity ranks might have turned heads, but the 19-year-old knows the Cup Series will be an entirely different experience.
NASCAR News / ESPN / November 14
The key to Zilisch becoming NASCAR's next big star: 'Learn to lose' 
The NASCAR Cup Series isn't kind to rookies, no matter how highly touted, but that may not apply to Connor Zilisch when he steps up in 2026.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 10
Four way-too-early storylines for the 2026 NASCAR season
It's been only one week since the checkered flag flew over the 2025 NASCAR season, but it's never too early to look ahead to the beginning of the next campaign.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 10
Connor Zilisch’s Historic Season Puts Him in Elite NASCAR List Comprising Jeff Gordon and Rusty Wallace
Connor Zilisch is currently relaxing in the NASCAR offseason after completing a historic rookie year in the Xfinity Series. He won ten races throughout the season, but sadly, could only finish second in the standings after failing to get the better of Jesse Love in the Championship 4 race at the Phoenix Raceway.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 8
Kyle Larson Is Hoping Connor Zilisch Can Do What No Other Driver Has Been Able to in the Cup Series
Connor Zilisch did not have to deal with Shane van Gisbergen in his rookie Xfinity season because SVG was already in Cup. That luxury is gone. In 2026, Zilisch joins him in the top series, where the two will finally go head to head against the sport’s best.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 8
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Profound Gesture Toward Connor Zilisch After Major Career Move
Connor Zilisch’s story has taken a turn every young driver dreams of. After an impressive yet bittersweet Xfinity campaign under Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports banner, the 19-year-old is now ready to step onto NASCAR’s biggest stage.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 6
'I Hated That': Amy Earnhardt Opens Up on the Pain of Watching Connor Zilisch Lose the Xfinity Title
Amy and Dale Earnhardt Jr. walked into the Phoenix weekend counting their chickens. JR Motorsports, after all, had stacked the Xfinity Series Championship 4 with Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, and Carson Kvapil, and they had already mapped out the days ahead, after what seemed like an imminent victory.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / November 6
NASCAR Phenom Connor Zilisch Gears Up for Rolex 24 at Daytona
When you’re 19 years old and already have a Rolex Daytona watch sitting on your wrist from winning at one of racing’s most grueling events, you know you’re doing something right.
NASCAR insiders, Regan Smith react to ‘gut-wrenching’ Connor Zilisch championship loss
Throughout the course of 32 race days, there was no question that Connor Zilisch was the dominant driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. But on race day No.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 2
Connor Zilisch losing Xfinity Series championship should be final indictment of NASCAR's playoff system
The championship format has only drawn more disdain with every passing year.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 31
Connor Zilisch paces NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Phoenix
NASCAR Xfinity Series championship favorite Connor Zilisch certainly looked the part on Friday afternoon.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 30
Connor Zilisch Wants to ‘Enjoy the Feeling’ of Winning in Xfinity as He Rises to NASCAR’s Big Leagues in 2026
Connor Zilisch’s rookie Xfinity campaign isn’t even in the books yet, but the focus has already started shifting to what’s next. On August 23, 2025, Trackhouse Racing announced a multi-year deal that will see the 19-year-old phenom step up to the Cup Series in 2026.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 28
'It's an embarrassment': NASCAR champion slams playoff format if Corey Heim, Connor Zilisch fail to win championships
The two young stars have had historic seasons, so anything less than a title would be a major disappointment.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / October 10
Connor Zilisch: The Young Gun Rewriting Record Books One Win at a Time
The numbers don’t lie, and they’re telling one heck of a story about Connor Zilisch. This 19-year-old kid is absolutely tearing through the NASCAR Xfinity Series like a man possessed, and frankly, watching him work has been nothing short of spectacular.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 8
SVG Talks About Connor Zilisch’s Trackhouse Future After Watkins Glen Muck Up
Connor Zilisch has been on fire in the Xfinity Series this year, hitting double digits with his ten wins in 28 starts for JR Motorsports. His victories span ovals and road courses, like the Circuit of the Americas triumph where he charged from deep in the field, survived tire rubs and contact, and still crossed first.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Shane van Gisbergen Reveals How He’ll Handle Connor Zilisch in 2026
Highlights Shane van Gisbergen believes the key to managing his partnership with Connor Zilisch will be keeping their road course rivalry under control.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / October 4
Zilisch Dominates Stage 1 at Charlotte Roval Amidst Back-of-Pack Chaos
Sometimes, a driver just has it . On a wild Saturday afternoon at the Charlotte Roval, Connor Zilisch showed the entire NASCAR Xfinity Series field that he’s got it in spades.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 4
Connor Zilisch wins Roval pole, full NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying results
Who else but Connor Zilisch? The 19-year-old has once again won the pole in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. This time at the Roval. Of course, we have seen Zilisch win on all kinds of tracks at this point, but there is no denying he is most comfortable on the road courses.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Connor Zilisch Eyes Road Course Redemption After Near Miss At Kansas
Connor Zilisch is hyped, and for good reason. He won the regular season championship, totaling 9 race wins so far. He even delivered JR Motorsports its 100th win.
Connor Zilisch lands Cup ride with Trackhouse Racing
Connor Zilisch officially received a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 on Saturday. While that news hardly was surprising given Zilisch recorded seven victories in the Xfinity series, the 19-year-old still became emotional when reality settled in that Trackhouse Racing signed him to a multi-year contract.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 21
Connor Zilisch cleared to return after breaking collarbone
Connor Zilisch has been medically cleared to return to the track and will drive the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 13
NASCAR won't curb celebrations after Connor Zilisch's fall in Victory Lane
Driver Connor Zilisch's head-first tumble from the roof of his car in Victory Lane last weekend resulted in a broken collarbone but no changes in the customary celebrations, NASCAR said.
NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Connor Zilisch had the perfect post about his scary post-race accident
NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch is recovering from a scary incident in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen on Saturday, but he does have a sense of humor about it.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 10
NASCAR's Connor Zilisch falls off car, breaks collarbone
NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch will not drive Sunday in the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International after breaking his collarbone when he fell off his car on Saturday.
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