The rising star joined Trackhouse as a growth driver in January. Quickly after, he received the Rolex 24 at Daytona on debut within the LMP2 class.
A winner of a number of nationwide karting titles, he was additionally the MX-5 Cup championship runner-up in 2022, whereas additionally claiming Rookie of the 12 months honors. The next yr, he received 4 races in ten begins. Zilisch made his ARCA Menards Collection debut in 2023, competing at Watkins Glen Worldwide. He completed second after main 34 of 42 laps.
As soon as he turns 18 later this yr, he’ll make his NASCAR Xfinity debut at Watkins Glen (September 14) with JR Motorsports, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro. He’ll then pilot the automotive once more at Kansas Speedway (September 28), Homestead-Miami Speedway (October 26), and within the finale at Phoenix Raceway (November 9).
“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Connor into the JR Motorsports household and to offer him a chance behind the wheel of our No. 88 Chevrolet,” stated JRM CEO Kelley Earnhardt Miller. “Connor is an especially proficient younger man and we are able to’t wait to see what he can do when he will get to the monitor with us at Watkins Glen.”
Added Zilisch: “It’s a dream come true to have the chance to race within the Xfinity Collection with JR Motorsports for choose races this yr. I’ve loads to study contemplating that I’ve by no means raced on any massive tracks beforehand, however there’s no higher crew to study with than JRM. I can’t thank everybody at Chevrolet, Silver Hare Racing, and Trackhouse Racing for serving to me get up to now, and persevering with to assist me into my future. I sit up for giving my all and profiting from this chance.”
Extra particulars concerning the deal together with sponsorship have but to be revealed.
