Connor Zilisch to run NASCAR’s longest race ...

Connor Zilisch, who’s simply 18 years previous, made his Cup debut earlier this yr on the Circuit of the Americas. Trackhouse Racing Team, who signed the Pink Bull athlete final yr, put Zilisch in a fourth automotive for COTA.

He certified 14th and confirmed spectacular tempo, but crashed out of the race when he collided with his spinning teammate, Daniel Suarez. He completed thirty seventh, finishing 49 of 95 laps.

Zilisch will get one other likelihood in Could, competing in NASCAR’s longest occasion — the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He’ll once more drive the No. 87 Chevrolet with backing from Pink Bull.

“It’s superior to have the chance to race in one among NASCAR’s coolest occasions,” mentioned Zilisch in a launch from the workforce. “The Charlotte 600 is likely one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. It’s going to be a bodily and psychological problem as a result of that race is so robust. I’m very appreciative for (Trackhouse proprietor and founder) Justin (Marks) and everybody at Pink Bull for his or her assist and turning this chance right into a actuality.”   

Zilisch is at the moment competing full-time within the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence with JR Motorsports. He received on debut final yr at Watkins Glen and is already locked into the 2025 playoffs through a win at COTA. He earned his first oval pole final weekend at Martinsville Speedway.

Red Bull, the official energy drink company of Trackhouse, has additionally appeared as the first sponsor for Shane van Gisbergen in Las Vegas. Pink Bull colours might be featured on SVG’s machine within the July thirteenth race at Sonoma Raceway, the Aug. third race at Iowa Speedway, the Aug. twenty third at Daytona Worldwide Speedway, and the Sept. twenty eighth race at Kansas Speedway.