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• Kevin Magnussen to make NASCAR Cup debut with Trackhouse in San Diego

Trackhouse Racing is bringing back its Project 91 entry for the inaugural San Diego street course race at Naval Base Coronado. Taking place on June 21, this 3.4-mile street course is the first-ever Cup race on an active military base. Kevin Magnussen will pilot the No. 91 Chevrolet as a teammate to Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen, and Connor Zilisch.He becomes the fourth different ...Keep readi...2026
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• Connor Zilisch becomes NASCAR spotter in role reversal with Stefan Parsons

Every Sunday, Connor Zilisch has Stefan Parsons in his ear as his NASCAR Cup spotter, but this duo have switched roles for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville.Parsons is driving the No. 4 Niece Motorsports entry in his first start of the year, and Zilisch will be his eye in the sky, watching from the roof and guiding him through the race.“It’s going to be a lot of fun ...Keep read...2026
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• Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar take on NASCAR challenge with Connor Zilisch

Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar recently swapped their Formula 1 machinery for a sim racing seat in a NASCAR challenge alongside Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch.The challenge was simple: tackle the Miami International Autodrome circuit in the virtual NASCAR machine and see who could set the fastest lap time.Zilisch, who currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in the No. 88 ...Keep re...2026
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• How to watch NASCAR Coke 600 weekend: Full schedule, weather, start time, TV

NASCAR is heading home for a triple-header weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, featuring the sport's longest race with the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600. Ross Chastain is the defending winner of the Coke 600, driving from last to first to win in 2025. This weekend, he and teammate Connor Zilisch are attempting to complete 1,101 miles of racing between all three national divisions at ...Keep r...2026
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• Layne Riggs wins wreck-filled NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte

Layne Riggs won the time-constrained NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, after three postponements due to rain pushed the Friday night event to Sunday morning.This is Riggs' seventh career win and his second of the 2026 season, driving the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Kaden Honeycutt finished second, Connor Zilisch third, Ben Rhodes fourth, and Gio Ruggiero ...Keep...2026
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• Through The Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Watkins Glen

Trackhouse duo Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch are the favorites to win the Cup race at The Glen....2026
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• Connor Zilisch calls Corey Day an 'absolute hack' after late crash at COTA

One week after NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Corey Day ruffled several feathers by causing multiple accidents at Atlanta, he was the source of frustration for Connor Zilisch at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday....2026
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• Joey Logano sends warning over Shane van Gisbergen, Connor Zilisch at Atlanta: ‘Gonna crash all of us’

Joey Logano has shown nearly two stages through to be a contender to win Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. That is, if he doesn’t get wrecked by a member of Trackhouse Racing....2026
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• Connor Zilisch reveals embarrassing Noah Gragson penalty story at Daytona 500

Connor Zilisch shared a funny story about Noah Gragson learning about the penalty he received ahead of the Daytona 500. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Zilisch revealed that Gragson didn’t realize he was penalized for having his hand out of the opening of the window during a qualifying run....2026
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• Connor Zilisch injury update: Trackhouse driver reveals major breakthrough ahead of debut NASCAR Cup season

Connor Zilisch had one of the best rookie seasons in the history of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2025. It wasn’t all smooth, however, as Zilisch suffered a broken collarbone in August after his win at Watkins Glen International....2026
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• Justin Marks Reveals the NASCAR Return Timeline for Connor Zilisch After WGI Accident
Connor Zilisch suffered from a massive accident at Watkins Glen that injured his collarbone. Zilisch won the race and celebrated a little too hard, and ultimately suffered from a massive injury....2025
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• Connor Zilisch reveals he may need surgery after scary fall at Watkins Glen

Connor Zilisch said on Monday’s “Door Bumper Clear” podcast that his broken collarbone could require surgery. Zilisch, who suffered the injury Saturday after falling from the top of his car in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International, added that undergoing surgery “speeds up the process” in recovery....2025
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• Xfinity Breakdown: Another Week, Another Win On The Impressive Resume of Connor Zilisch

What a summer it’s been for Connor Zilisch. Since returning from a back injury sustained at Talladega Superspeedway (April 26), the JR Motorsports rookie held ... Continue Reading...2025
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• Connor Zilisch Returns to Form in 1st Race Back From Talladega Crash

Connor Zilisch finished second in his return to the track after a back injury last month....2025
• Kyle Larson to replace injured Connor Zilisch (back) for Xfinity race at Texas

Phenom Connor Zilisch will miss the Xfinity Series race at Texas due to a back injury, and will be replaced by one of NASCAR's top drivers....2025
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"Phenom Connor Zilisch will miss the Xfinity Series race at Texas due to a back injury, and will be replaced by one of NASCAR's top drivers."

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• AJ Allmendinger joins impressive NASCAR Truck field for Watkins Glen

AJ Allmendinger will be the next driver in Kaulig Racing's 'free agent' No. 25 Ram 1500, driving the truck at Watkins Glen International next weekend. That race will feature several other notable names, including Connor Zilisch, Shane van Gisbergen, Ross Chastain, and Carson Hocevar.Kaulig has used a variety of drivers in its No. 25 truck this year, and recently announced Jamie McMurray (San ...Ke...2026
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• Denny Hamlin reacts to discouraged Connor Zilisch in rookie Cup season, offers advice

Denny Hamlin is hopeful that Connor Zilisch can turn things around in the NASCAR Cup Series. On this week’s Actions Detrimental, Hamlin reacted to Zilisch’s rough start to his rookie season....2026
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• Kevin Harvick offers caution, advice ahead of Connor Zilisch NASCAR rookie season

The hype surrounding Connor Zilisch’s rookie NASCAR Cup Series season continues to grow. Still, former champion Kevin Harvick believes expectations for the wunderkind should come with some perspective....2026
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• Mark Martin has high praise for NASCAR phenom Connor Zilisch

NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch is arguably the most hyped prospect that stock car racing has ever seen, and a Hall of Famer offered a strong endorsement of the phenom....2026
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• NASCAR / ARCA /SRX Race Weekend Recap (Watkins Glen, Lucas Oil, Evergreen and Springfield Mile)

NASCAR / ARCA /SRX Race Weekend Recap (Watkins Glen, Lucas Oil, Evergreen and Springfield Mile) Winners: William Byron (Cup); Sam Mayer (Xfinity); Jesse Love (ARCA); Sean Hingorani (ARCA West); Brent Crews (ARCA Sunday) plus Jonathan Davenport (SRX) NASCAR Cup William Byron Wins Cup Series Race at Watkins Glen William Byron added to his season highlight reel, earning his first ...2023
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• Who slept worst last night: Connor Zilisch

The Watkins Glen weekend was full of highs and lows for 19-year-old Connor Zilisch. After leading the most laps in Friday's Truck race, he lost out to Kaden Honeycutt in overtime. However, he won Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly race with a dramatic pass on Jesse Love in the final corner of the final lap.And then there's the Cup race. Zilisch entered the Glen outside the top 30 in points, and still ...K...2026
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• First-Time NASCAR Cup Series Winner Hocevar Leads "Fast Five" Storylines

First-Time NASCAR Cup Series Winner Hocevar Leads "Fast Five" Storylines for WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY Texas Motor Speedway will celebrate its 30th anniversary season this weekend with a NASCAR tripleheader featuring the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY Cup Series race. Sunday’s WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY (2:30 p.m. CT, TV: FS1, Radio: PRN, SiriusXM) will mark the 46th NASC...2026
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• NASCAR Cup Kansas Qualifying Results

Starting Lineup for the ‘AdventHealth 400’ Tyler Reddick Earns his third 2026 #NASCAR Cup Pole Tyler Reddick is on the pole for the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on April 19 at Kansas Speedway. It is the third pole for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Reddick has also won a Cup-best four wins in 2026. Reddick has the points lead by 62 points over Ryan Blaney of Team P...2026
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• Connor Zilisch’s Rookie Struggles Loom Large for Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn.— Connor Zilisch may only be 19 years old, but his early résumé already points to a driver with significant potential. Zilisch’s rise through the ranks has been rapid....2026
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Connor Zilisch as NASCAR’s Next Mainstream Breakout Star
Connor Zilisch never expected to waltz into the Cup Series and start bagging top five results from the get go, but it did prove to be a bit more difficult than anticipated....2026
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• Kevin Harvick evaluates Connor Zilisch’s rough start to rookie NASCAR Cup season

NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has gotten off to a rough start to the 2026 season. He’s sitting at 35th in points after five races, with his best finish to date 14th at COTA....2026
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• NASCAR insiders react to Connor Zilisch struggles in rookie Cup Series season

Connor Zilisch entered his rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series with high expectations. However, several insiders say his early results simply reflect the steep learning curve drivers face at the sport’s highest level....2026
• Corey Day responds to criticism after incidents with Connor Zilisch, other JRM cars: ‘It’s just growing pains’

Corey Day has had an eventful start to his first full-time season in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. From a results standpoint, two top 5s in a span of three races can’t be ignored....2026
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• Corey Day reacts to criticism after incidents with Connor Zilisch, other JRM cars: ‘It’s just growing pains’

Corey Day has had an eventful start to his first full-time season in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. From a results standpoint, two top 5s in a span of three races can’t be ignored....2026
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• 'We Will Be Watching': Mark Martin Backs HMS Ace After Clash With Connor Zilisch

Corey Day’s start to life in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series has been strong, with a fifth-place finish at the Circuit of the Americas on Saturday adding to a fourth-place result in Atlanta last weekend....2026
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• NASCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Cota / St. Pete / Kern)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Cota / St. Pete / Kern) Winners: Tyler Reddick (Cup); Shane van Gisbergen (O'Reilly); Layne Riggs (Trucks) plus Mason Massey (ARCA West) NASCAR Cup Tyler Reddick Wins COTA for Historic Third Straight Victory to Open 2026 A historic Hell Yeah for Tyler Reddick! Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas this afternoon, becoming...2026
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• Zilisch and Day: The COTA Flashpoint That Has The Paddock Buzzing
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series doesn’t often generate this kind of noise once the engines shut off. But what unfolded between Connor Zilisch and Corey Day at Circuit of The Americas became the kind of moment that follows a race weekend long after the haulers pull out....2026
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• Connor Zilisch looks for third straight win in Indianapolis oval debut

Talk about a quick study. No NASCAR Xfinity Series driver comes to Indianapolis Motor Speedway with more momentum than Connor Zilisch, who won his series-best fourth race of the season and fifth of his young career in last Saturday‘s rain-shortened event at Dover Motor Speedway. Fresh from consecutive victories at Sonoma Raceway and Dover, Zilisch […]...2025
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• Kyle Larson to replace injured Connor Zilisch (back) for Xfinity race at Texas
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• Is 18-Year-Old Connor Zilisch Ready For Full-Time Cup Ride?

Is Connor Zilisch ready to ride at the next level? Based on his recent track record, the answer is yes....2025
• NASCAR bold predictions: Connor Zilisch to win race in rookie Cup season?

Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Bob Pockrass gave some predictions for the 2025 NASCAR season on "Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour."...2025
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• GALLERY: Van Gisbergen’s Red Bull-backed NASCAR Camaro
Red Bull will return to the NASCAR Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing and its star drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch. The post GALLERY: Van Gisbergen’s Red Bull-backed NASCAR Camaro appeared first on Speedcafe.com....2025
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• Connor Zilisch has earned big-time hype ... will he live up to it?

Connor Zilisch's NASCAR Hall of Fame induction is scheduled for ... oh wait, he hasn't been voted in yet. But that's the lofty expectations facing the 18-year-old driver....2024
• Shane van Gisbergen Completes Perfect Windy City Saturday With Xfinity Win

The New Zealander passed rookie Connor Zilisch on the final restart to repeat as Xfinity Chicago winner....2025
• Kyle Larson Subbing for Connor Zilisch at Texas

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• Connor Zilisch Scores 1st Xfinity Win in 2 OTs in 1st Series Start
Even with extra laps involved, Zilisch was as good as advertised at Watkins Glen....2024
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• Kevin Magnussen to make NASCAR Cup debut with Trackhouse in San Diego
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• Connor Zilisch becomes NASCAR spotter in role reversal with Stefan Parsons
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• How to watch NASCAR Coke 600 weekend: Full schedule, weather, start time, TV
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• Layne Riggs wins wreck-filled NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte
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• Through The Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Watkins Glen
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• Connor Zilisch Wins Watkins Glen O’Reilly Race After Last Corner Pass on Jesse Love

It was not easy, but Connor Zilisch completed the Watkins Glen three-peat. Zilisch won his third straight NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Watkins ... Continue Reading...2026
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• O'Reilly Auto Parts Series TV Ratings: Watkins Glen International

The CW earned 1,013,000 total viewers for Saturday’s Mission 200 at The Glen O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Watkins Glen International. Viewership peaked at 1,188,000 total viewers in the closing laps, seeing Connor Zilisch chase Jesse Love down for the race win. The first 13 O’Reilly races in 2026 have all eclipsed 1 million […]...2026
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• Post-race inspection complete, Shane van Gisbergen's Watkins Glen win is official

Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Go Bowling at the Glen There were no issues for #97-Shane van Gisbergen. He is officially the winner of the Go Bowling at the Glen The cars of #17-Chris Buescher and #88-Connor Zilisch are returning to the R&D Center for inspection. van Gisbergen put on a driving clinic, […]...2026
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• Connor Zilisch, Ty Gibbs battled for Watkins Glen win before Shane van Gisbergen flew by

Before Shane van Gisbergen flew by both of them and ran away with the race win in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, Ty Gibbs and Connor Zilisch put on a show for the fans who showed out at the New York road course....2026
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