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Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Connor Zilisch Confirms NASCAR Return As He Shares Major Health Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Connor Zilisch has confirmed his NASCAR return after suffering a back injury as he shared an update on his recovery with his fans. Confirming the news on social media, the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver stated: "'I'm back.' "My back is all healed up and I'm ready for a big weekend at Charlotte. I'm pumped to make my second Cup start with Trackhouse and get back in the Xfinity car with JR Motorsports. Big thanks to everyone who helped me get back so soon!" The JR Motorsports driver sustained the back injury during a wreck with Jesse Love at Talladega. As a result, he missed the Texas Xfinity race in order to recover. Kyle Larson stepped in for the 18-year-old and went on to secure the victory. Despite not racing at Texas Motor Speedway, Zilisch spoke to the media to give an update. He explained at the time, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26,... Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. More"Yeah, I feel okay. You know, a lot of what I'm doing is not up to me, I listen to all the doctors around me and the people around me that have a lot more, not only racing experience, but life experience. "I've got a lot ahead of me, and to rush back into something after a crash like that would be silly. "So, yeah, we're just taking our time with the recovery process, taking it one day at a time, and you know, I'm feeling better every day. Thankful for everyone who's been there for me and been willing to give me unbiased answers throughout the process." He added: "I don't know what I'm allowed to say. "I cleared all my X-rays at the track, and there was nothing obvious. Everything is very minor, I'll say that. But, I don't know what I'm allowed to say to the extent of what my injuries are, but I'll probably just plead the fifth and not get myself in trouble. There is no crazy big injury that is going to hold me for months. It's going to be day by day." Zilisch returns for the BetMGM 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 24.
NBC Sports
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Texas NASCAR Xfinity results: Kyle Larson charges to overtime victory
Kyle Larson took the lead on the restart of the second overtime and went on to win Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. The victory is his second of the season in the Xfinity Series. Larson drove the No. 88 for JR Motorsports in place of the injured Connor Zilisch, who suffered a back injury in a last-lap crash a week ago at Talladega Superspeedway. Larson overcame a penalty for an uncontrolled tire on Lap 49 to win. MORE: Texas results Taylor Gray finished a career-best second. Riley Herbst placed third, followed by Austin Hill and Sam Mayer. The 208-lap race was slowed 11 times for 62 laps by cautions. Twenty four of the 38 cars were involved in accidents, the most in a Texas Xfinity race. Justin Allgaier was among the victims. He couldn't avoid the slower car of Kris Wright and hit him in the rear, sending Allgaier into the wall and out of the race after leading 99 laps and winning a stage. Allgaier finished 35th. Stage 1 winner: Justin Allgaier Stage 2 winner: Austin Hill Next: The series races at 4:30 p.m. ET May 24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the CW Network.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Friday schedule at Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway will be busy for more than eight consecutive hours with practice, qualifying and racing for the Truck and Xfinity Series. The Truck series will practice and qualify in the afternoon for a 167-lap race that will begin at 8 p.m. ET (FS1). NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 - Qualifying Connor Zilisch to sit out Texas Xfinity race after Talladega crash; Kyle Larson to drive No. 88 car Advertisement Connor Zilisch sustained lower back injuries in the last-lap Talladega crash. The Xfinity Series will practice and qualify for a 200-lap race Saturday. The Cup Series garage also will open for five hours Friday for technical inspections ahead of practice and qualifying Saturday. AUTO: APR 06 NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 Good news, bad news for NASCAR teams ahead of Texas Cup weekend Chase Elliott looks to score his first Cup points win since last year's Texas race, while Ryan Blaney seeks to end recent struggles. Texas Motor Speedway schedule (All Times Eastern) Friday, May 2 Garage open 9:30 a.m. - midnight — Truck Series 12 - 7:30 p.m. — Xfinity Series 2 - 7 p.m. — Cup Series Track activity 2:35 - 3:30 p.m. — Truck practice (No TV) 3:40 - 4:30 p.m. — Truck qualifying (No TV) 5 - 5:55 p.m. — Xfinity practice (CW App) 6:05 - 7 p.m. — Xfinity qualifying (CW App) 8 p.m. — Truck race (167 laps, 250.5 miles, Stage 1 at Lap 40, Stage 2 at Lap 80; FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Weather Friday: Scattered thunderstorms in the a.m. and cloudy skies later in the day with a high of 72 degrees. Winds from the north-northeast at 10 to 15 mph and a 50% chance of rain. It's expected to be 70 degrees with a 24% chance of rain at the start of the truck race.
