Nascar
Connor Zilisch at the start of the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte
Trackhouse Racing announced this Thursday, April 3 that Connor Zilisch, 18, will make his second career start in NASCAR Cup Series driving the Red Bull Chevrolet No. 87 during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25.
« It's great to have the opportunity to participate in one of the most exciting events in NASCAR., Zilisch said. The Charlotte 600 is one of NASCAR's most prestigious races. It will be a physical and mental challenge, as this race is very difficult. I am very grateful to Justin (Marks), owner and founder of Trackhouse, and the entire Red Bull team for their support and for making this opportunity a reality. »
Zilisch, a Trackhouse Racing development driver, races full-time in the Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports. He earned his first Xfinity Series victory of the season at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, on March 1. A day later, the Mooresville, North Carolina, native made his first career Cup Series start in the No. 87 Red Bull Chevrolet. Zilisch was performing well until he was involved in a crash just past the halfway point of the event. Most recently, Zilisch earned his second pole position of the 2025 Xfinity Series season on March 28 at Martinsville Speedway.
Valentin GLO
Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.
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