On Wednesday, April 3, 2025, Trackhouse Racing introduced that NASCAR prodigy Connor Zilisch will get behind the wheel of the #87 Crimson Bull Chevy for the second time. Zilisch will drive the Crimson Bull-sponsored automotive on the crown jewel occasion, the Coca-Cola 600, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Zilisch competes as a full-time driver within the Xfinity Collection for the NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s co-owned crew, JR Motorsports. He has secured two wins, 5 top-10 finishes, and three pole positions in 11 begins in his two-year stint. Moreover, the younger expertise has amassed 5 wins, eight top-10 finishes, and two pole positions within the ARCA Menards Collection.
Connor Zilisch expressed pleasure about his crown jewel debut within the upcoming Coca-Cola 600, saying (through SPeedwayDigest.com):
“It is superior to have the chance to race in one among NASCAR’s coolest occasions. The Charlotte 600 is without doubt one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. It is going to be a bodily and psychological problem as a result of that race is so powerful. I am very appreciative of (Trackhouse proprietor and founder) Justin (Marks) and everybody at Crimson Bull for his or her help and turning this chance right into a actuality.”
The 18-year-old has competed in just one Cup Collection race in his profession. He drove the #87 Chevy Camaro ZL1 on the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix held on the Circuit of the Americas on March 2, 2025. He completed his debut race in P37 whereas Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell gained.
The 400-lap crown jewel occasion at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for Could 25, 2025. The occasion will likely be broadcast on Amazon Prime, PRN, and SiriusXM at 6:00 PM.
Connor Zilisch will get candid about his second win with Dale Jr.’s crew within the Xfinity Collection
JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch gained the second race of his Xfinity Collection profession on the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). He bested Hendrick Motorsports William Byron with a margin of 1.639 seconds on the Centered Well being 250 held on March 1, 2025.
Reflecting upon the identical, Zilisch advised CW Community:
“That was method tougher than I wished it to be. I didn’t drive a clear race in any respect and sorry to everybody that I hit. I used to be form of mentally fogged midway by means of that race and glad we have been in a position to struggle again.”
Connor Zilisch had a fair proportion of struggles throughout the Charlotte race. He was penalized after coming into pit roads throughout a warning, dropping him to thirty second place. Nonetheless, he recovered properly and took the lead from his teammate Caron Kvapil on lap 55, in the end profitable the race.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native showcased his gratitude to his crew by sharing an Instagram publish. He wrote:
“Let’s goooooo!!!! So pleased with my [JR Motorsports] crew. What a loopy day. Thanks to [Weather Tech] for all the pieces! Massive day tomorrow beginning 14th within the cup race with [Red Bull]nand [Trackhouse Racing], let’s do it once more!”
Connor Zilisch ranks seventh on the Xfinity Collection factors desk with 193 factors. He secured one win, two top-10 finishes, and one top-five end. Additionally, he has secured two poles and led 159 laps in seven begins this yr.
