Connor Zilisch learned that life in NASCAR’s big league isn’t always pretty
Connor Zilisch arrived in NASCAR’s Cup Series accustomed to winning. His rookie season taught him something very different about racing at the sport’s highest level.
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Well, that didn’t take long: Connor Zilisch is getting the No. 48
The question of who replaces Alex Bowman in the No. 48 was supposed to have plenty of time to simmer. Hendrick apparently turned up the heat.
Connor Zilisch is Learning NASCAR’s Favorite Lesson: Gravity Always Wins
Connor Zilisch is learning valuable lessons.
Trackhouse’s Nashville Nightmare Came Without Warning
Trackhouse couldn’t catch a break—sorry—a brake, Sunday night.
Connor Zilisch Turned Watkins Glen into a Preview of NASCAR’s Future
Even with a ruined finish, the 19-year-old showed enough speed Sunday to make veterans glance nervously in their mirrors.
Last Corner, Damaged Car, Same Result Connor Zilisch Wins at Watkins Glen
Another Watkins Glen win for Connor Zilisch, another heartbreak for Jesse Love, and another reminder that friendship means nothing when Turn 7 arrives—also, this time he came out of the roof like he promised after last year’s airborne exit.
Kyle Larson dominates, Bristol intervenes, Connor Zilisch wins
Larson controlled the night, but Bristol controlled the ending, and that ending belonged to Connor Zilisch.
Connor Zilisch Went From Last To Fifth at COTA And Then Turn 1 Happened Again
Connor Zilisch didn’t win, didn’t have a clean race, but reminded everyone watching that speed, determination, and sheer audacity can be more entertaining than a checkered flag.
Teammates, Not Twins: Zilisch And SVG Promise To Play Nice
Now that Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen share space at Trackhouse Racing, the expectation is civility. The reality is they’re still racing drivers.
From Prom Night to the Daytona 500
Four years ago he was wandering Daytona as a fan without a pit pass. Now he’s driving the No. 88 in the biggest race in America.