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Connor Zilisch wins pole for NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mexico City

For the the fourth time in 2025, Zilisch will lead the NASCAR Xfinity Series field to the green flag.

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Connor Zilisch spotting for Ross Chastain amid Trackhouse Racing crew shortage in Mexico City

The folks at Trackhouse Racing are working hard to get drivers like Ross Chastain prepared for Sunday’s Mexico City race. Right now, the NASCAR Cup Series organization only has three to four crew members per car, and that means all hands on deck.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 4

Trackhouse adds Atlanta, Watkins Glen to Connor Zilisch’s 2025 Cup Series schedule

Trackhouse Racing announced Wednesday that two more races have been added to Connor Zilisch‘s 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Zilisch will pilot the No.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 3

NASCAR penalty report released after Nashville weekend

The NASCAR penalty report from the weekend at Nashville is out. There were remarkably few penalties this week, though one that will catch the eye of some enthusiasts in the sport.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 2

Silly Season: NASCAR Insiders dish on difficult Connor Zilisch decision for Trackhouse

This year’s Silly Season in NASCAR is shaping up to be a bit more tame than year’s past. Still, there’s a couple of key dominoes waiting to fall, and it all begins with Trackhouse Racing.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 1

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to latest Justin Allgaier, Connor Zilisch showdown at Nashville

Another battle between Justin Allgaier and Connor Zilisch left Dale Earnhardt Jr. a very happy team owner tonight in Nashville. The NASCAR Xfinity Series season is heating up, and the veteran and the young rookie have been giving fans a show lately.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 1

Justin Allgaier holds off Connor Zilisch, wins Nashville Xfinity Series race

What a way to bounce back for Justin Allgaier! He maximizes his points, sweeps the stages, and wins the race at Nashville. Connor Zilisch tried to take down his JR Motorsports teammate, but the veteran and defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion wouldn’t let it happen.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 30

NASCAR Silly Season: Insider provides update on Trackhouse Racing 2026 lineup, Connor Zilisch future

Soon, it will be NASCAR Silly Season. While this year’s Silly Season might be less eventful than what we saw in 2024, one team, Trackhouse Racing, has some interesting decisions to make.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 27

Zilisch Honored to Race Against Johnson; Learned A Lot in Coke 600

It certainly feels like 18-year-old Connor Zilisch is the future of NASCAR. The phenom, who is a developmental driver for Trackhouse Racing, made his second career NASCAR Cup Series start last weekend in NASCAR's longest race, the Coca-Cola 600, driving the No.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 26

Connor Zilisch reacts to Ross Chastain Coke 600 win, damage from Jimmie Johnson

In his first-ever oval start in the NASCAR Cup Series, Connor Zilisch held his own in the longest race on the schedule. Finishing P23 and only two laps down over the course of 600 miles, I would say Zilisch’s attempt was a success.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 26

Connor Zilisch’s First Cup Oval Experience Gives Him Insight Into How NASCAR’s Top Tier Car Is ‘Tough to Figure Out’

Connor Zilisch wasted no time making his mark in NASCAR last year, storming onto the scene in both the Xfinity and Truck Series. He won on his Xfinity debut at Watkins Glen and secured a top-five finish in his first-ever Truck race while driving the #7 part-time entry at COTA.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 24

Corey LaJoie praises Connor Zilisch as a ‘stud’ ahead of Coca-Cola 600 debut

Ahead of the qualifying session today at Charlotte, Corey LaJoie heaped praise on Connor Zilisch, making his Coca-Cola 600 debut. LaJoie, a part-time NASCAR driver this season, is part of Prime Video’s broadcast group this season.

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 22

Connor Zilisch Reveals Cut-Throat Nature of NASCAR in Comparison to Other Motorsport Genres Ahead of Charlotte Return

The upcoming generation of NASCAR drivers could very well be the most talented in history. One has to look no further than 18-year-old Connor Zilisch to understand this.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 19

Return of Johnson, Zilisch Highlight 40-Car Coca-Cola 600 Entry List

There are 40 cars entered for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the 13th race of the 36-race NASCAR Cup Series season.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 19

Zilisch (Back) to Compete in NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Races at Charlotte

Connor Zilisch, who sat out the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 3 as he was recovering from a lower back injury sustained in a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway, confirmed on Monday that he will return to the driver's seat this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 19

Connor Zilisch injury update: NASCAR driver will return to Cup, Xfinity Series races at Charlotte

After missing one race at Texas and a two-week break in the Xfinity Series schedule, Connor Zilisch is returning to NASCAR this week! A back injury from Talladega kept Zilisch out of his car for a week as Kyle Larson took over at Texas.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 4

'It Was Almost the Expectation': Connor Zilisch Reflects on Kyle Larson Winning While Substituting for the JRM Regular

No race car driver likes to be replaced due to a lingering injury from a previous event. But if you’re going to have a substitute driver, there’s likely no one better than Kyle Larson.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Connor Zilisch Sidelined with Lower Back Injury After Talladega Crash

Connor Zilisch will be out of the car at the start of Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway due to a lower back injury suffered from his crash last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / May 1

Kyle Larson set to replace JRM’s Connor Zilisch for Texas Xfinity race

Junior Motorsports star Connor Zilisch was all set to race in Xfinity Series round at the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. However, the 18-year-old prodigy suffered a back injury last weekend at Talladega, ruling him out of the Austin weekend.

NASCAR News / The Spun / May 1

NASCAR Announces Decision On JR Motorsports Playoff Waiver

Connor Zilisch won't be driving the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports this Saturday due to an injury. The team announced that Kyle Larson will take his place at Texas Motor Speedway. Zilisch suffered a lower back injury last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 30

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver to miss race at Texas due to injury suffered at Talladega

One of the brightest young stars in the NASCAR Xfinity Series field will miss Saturday's Andy's Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway after suffering a lower back injury in Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway.

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / April 26

XFINITY: Connor Zilisch 'Grateful' to Walk Away From Hard Crash

Connor Zilisch, a blue-chip developmental driver for Trackhouse Racing, found himself somewhere familiar at an unfamiliar track on Saturday afternoon. Zilisch held the lead with half a lap remaining in the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 19

Connor Zilisch wins pole for Xfinity Series race at Rockingham but won't start first

Connor Zilisch won the pole for Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham Speedway, but the 18-year-old won't be leading the field to the green flag on Saturday afternoon.

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