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Forbes
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Connor Zilisch To Compete In Coca-Cola 600 With Trackhouse Racing, Red Bull
Connor Zilisch, driver of the No. 87 Red Bull Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to ... More the Nascar Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by) Red Bull is expanding its precense in Nascar once again. For the third time this year, the energy drink brand will sponsor a Trackhouse Racing entry. The team owned by Justin Marks announced on Thursday that Connor Zilisch will return to the Nascar Cup Series on Memorial Day Weekend to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 in the No. 87 Chevrolet with Red Bull as the primary sponsor. 'It's awesome to have the opportunity to race in one of Nascar's coolest events,' Zilisch said in a statement. 'The Charlotte 600 is one of the most prestigious races in Nascar. It's going to be a physical and mental challenge because that race is so tough. I'm very appreciative for (Trackhouse owner and founder) Justin (Marks) and everyone at Red Bull for their support and turning this opportunity into a reality.' Zilisch made his Cup Series debut at Circuit of the Americas earlier this year. He finished 37th after being involved in a crash. Red Bull announced it will have an expanded precense on Shane van Gisbergen's No. 88 Chevrolet throughout the season. After sponsoring van Gisbergen at Las Vegas, the brand will be on his car at Sonoma, Iowa, Daytona and Kansas. Until this year, Red Bull had not been a primary sponsor on a Nascar Cup Series car since Red Bull Racing shut down at the end of the 2011 season. The team competed from 2007 through the end of 2011, winning races with Brian Vickers and Kasey Kahne. Zilisch is competing full time in the Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports. He has already locked in a spot for the playoffs via a win at COTA. He has spent the first part of his rookie season honing in on his craft at oval tracks. Last weekend at Martinsville, he led 100 of 256 laps after sitting on the pole. Van Gisbergen, meanwhile, is competing for the Rookie of the Year Award, but he has struggled to adjust to full-time Cup competition. He is 34th in the standings after seven races, with four straight finishes of 31st or worse.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Zilisch made Cup Series debut with impressive and fiery weekend at COTA
Connor Zilisch had a fiery NASCAR Cup Series debut. Literally. The 18-year-old's impressive weekend at the Circuit of the Americas ended early when he couldn't avoid a spin by Trackhouse Racing teammate Daniel Suarez early in the final stage Sunday. The collision sent Zilisch hard into the tire barrier and the car caught fire as he climbed out. It was a frustrating end to an otherwise impressive race for a youngster who hopes to become the youngest winner in Cup Series history. He started 14th, dropped back after early contact with another car, and had worked his way back to the top 15 before the wipeout. 'You did amazing buddy," crew chief Darian Grubb told Zilisch on the team radio. "You did nothing wrong today. You did an incredible job driving way up through there.' The crash spoiled his race, but Zilisch wasn't about to let it spoil the overall experience of his race weekend. Zilisch won the Xfinity race Saturday and was among the Cup Series practice leaders. 'His race craft is really good for his age,' Trackhouse's Shane van Gisbergen said before the race. Had Zilisch stayed in Sunday's race, he might have had a chance to push for the win. 'We had a really fast Red Bull Chevrolet," Zilisch said. 'I had so much fun preparing for this event. It was a lot of fun passing a lot of guys I used to watch on TV growing up.' Zilisch has been pegged as a future star. He has won 16 races across seven different series since 2024, including a class victory at Rolex 24 at Daytona last year. His Xfinity series win Saturday was his second in that series. He started on pole and was forced to the back because of a pit lane penalty. Then he dominated the field in getting back to the front for the win. Zilisch is a development driver for Trackhouse. The team has not announced when he will race in the Cup Series again. 'Hopefully, I'll get another chance to do this again," Zilisch said. "I had an absolute blast driving through the field.' ___ AP auto racing:
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Zilisch made Cup Series debut with impressive and fiery weekend at COTA
Connor Zilisch had a fiery NASCAR Cup Series debut. Literally. The 18-year-old's impressive weekend at the Circuit of the Americas ended early when he couldn't avoid a spin by Trackhouse Racing teammate Daniel Suarez early in the final stage Sunday. The collision sent Zilisch hard into the tire barrier and the car caught fire as he climbed out. It was a frustrating end to an otherwise impressive race for a youngster who hopes to become the youngest winner in Cup Series history. He started 14th, dropped back after early contact with another car, and had worked his way back to the top 15 before the wipeout. 'You did amazing buddy,' crew chief Darian Grubb told Zilisch on the team radio. 'You did nothing wrong today. You did an incredible job driving way up through there.' The crash spoiled his race, but Zilisch wasn't about to let it spoil the overall experience of his race weekend. Zilisch won the Xfinity race Saturday and was among the Cup Series practice leaders. 'His race craft is really good for his age,' Trackhouse's Shane van Gisbergen said before the race. Had Zilisch stayed in Sunday's race, he might have had a chance to push for the win. 'We had a really fast Red Bull Chevrolet,' Zilisch said. 'I had so much fun preparing for this event. It was a lot of fun passing a lot of guys I used to watch on TV growing up.' Zilisch has been pegged as a future star. He has won 16 races across seven different series since 2024, including a class victory at Rolex 24 at Daytona last year. His Xfinity series win Saturday was his second in that series. He started on pole and was forced to the back because of a pit lane penalty. Then he dominated the field in getting back to the front for the win. Zilisch is a development driver for Trackhouse. The team has not announced when he will race in the Cup Series again. 'Hopefully, I'll get another chance to do this again,' Zilisch said. 'I had an absolute blast driving through the field.'
