Connor Zilisch News, Rumors, & NASCAR Updates

Connor Zilisch replacement confirmed for San Diego NASCAR race Carson Kvapil is set to be back in his usual JR Motorsports entry for Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Naval Base Corona...

47 MINS AGO • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Connor Zilisch gets candid about his brutal Cup Series learning curve on rookie NASCAR season: "A whole different ballgame" Making the leap to the pinnacle of stock car racing is widely considered the toughest transition in motorsports, and rising star Connor Zilisch is experiencing that reality check f...

18 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"This is the most viral I'll ever be": Connor Zilisch looks back at the moment he got knocked out on live television Connor Zilisch revisited his fall at the Watkins Glen victory lane that briefly knocked him unconscious in August, 2025.

19 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Jesse Love Signs With Wood Brothers

Jesse Love signs a new contract and Alex Bowman is still in limbo. Here's the latest from NASCAR's silly season.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Jesse Love Signs With Wood Brothers

Denny Hamlin rallies for second straight worst-to-first win and F1's Antonelli extends win streak

Denny Hamlin rallied from the rear for his second straight worst-to-first Cup Series win, while Kimi Antonelli stretched his F1 win streak to five

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Carson Hocevar accused of 'creating a lot of enemies' in NASCAR after 9-car crash at Michigan

With a fifth place at Michigan International Speedway, Carson Hocevar earned the best Cup finish of his NASCAR career at his home-state track

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Denny Hamlin dedicates NASCAR victory at Michigan to Kyle Busch after tying him on career win list

Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Last Place in FireKeepers Casino 400 Zilisch crashed and finished 37th in the FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday afternoon.

Impact Zilisch would start 34th on the grid after a tough qualifying session at Michigan International Speedway. The Trackhouse Racing youngster would run into trouble early, losing control in turns 3 and 4 and making contact with the wall. He would pit and the team would make repairs keeping him in the race. On lap 9, Zilisch would lose control in turn 2 and head nose-first into the wall hard. The heavy damage would end his day on the spot and he would be the first of many DNF's in this caution-filled race.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Daytona Motor Mouths: Nashville finish looked like NASCAR commercial The guys break down Denny Hamlin's win at Nashville, preview the upcoming race at Michigan and reflect on Connor Zilisch's rookie struggles.

JUNE 2 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Connor Zilisch replacement confirmed after Charlotte NASCAR race Connor Zilisch pulled triple duty for the second time this month at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but he's set to focus on the NASCAR Cup Series...

MAY 29 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Connor Zilisch replacement confirmed for Nashville NASCAR race Connor Zilisch won't run the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway after making his first series oval start since 20...

MAY 28 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Rosenqvist edges Malukas in record Indy 500 finish and Antonelli stays hot in F1

Felix Rosenqvist delivered the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history with a last-lap pass on David Malukas, while Formula One’s Kimi Antonelli stayed red hot with a fourth str...

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Connor Zilisch puts his own Coca-Cola 600 heartbreak aside to send powerful message to 11-year-old Brexton Busch Connor Zilisch put his own disappointing night at the Coca-Cola 600 aside to support 11-year-old Brexton Busch after the tragic death of Kyle Busch.

MAY 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

4 Takeaways From Daniel Suarez's Big Win At Somber Charlotte

Daniel Suarez took a bow in Kyle Busch's honor after getting into Victory Lane at a somber Charlotte.

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Daniel Suarez's Big Win At Somber Charlotte

Daniel Suarez wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honors the late Kyle Busch

Daniel Suarez benefited from a crucial pit call, then caught a break from Mother Nature to win the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, capping an emotional day in which t...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Third at Charlotte Zilisch finished third in the NC Education Lottery 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday morning.

Impact Zilisch would pilot the No. 77 Spire truck in this one-off start at Charlotte. He would come from deep in the starting field at 24th on the grid to move patiently forward through all the wrecks and cautions. Zilisch would overcome a restart violation penalty to rally back to the front and battle among the leaders at the end. The final caution of the day would come out as the NASCAR clock expired and Zilisch would be credited with a strong third-place finish.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

CHEVROLET NCS AT CHARLOTTE: Connor Zilisch Media Availability Quotes - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Connor Zilisch, driver of the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Camaro ZL1, No. 1 JR Motorsports Camaro SS and No. 77 Spire Motorsports Silverado RST...

MAY 23 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Connor Zilisch replacement confirmed for Charlotte NASCAR race Connor Zilisch made his first start of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season at Watkins Glen International.

MAY 21 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

The breakout performance from NASCAR's All-Star Race can't be ignored Don't look now. Here comes Connor Zilisch.

MAY 19 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Dillon, Zilisch Lead Chevrolet with Top-Five Results at Dover Motor Speedway - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Austin Dillon led Chevrolet to the checkered flag in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway – driving the No. 3 Richard Childress...

MAY 18 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

NASCAR All-Star Race Results: Denny Hamlin Takes Checkered Flag at Dover

Denny Hamlin took the checkered flag at the Monster Mile track on Sunday, beating out Chase Briscoe.

MAY 17 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR All-Star Race Results: Denny Hamlin Takes Checkered Flag at Dover

Denny Hamlin beats teammate Chase Briscoe at Dover for 2nd NASCAR All-Star Race win

Denny Hamlin avoided trouble by starting from the pole for what turned out to be a caution-plagued event and outdueled Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe for his second victor...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Denny Hamlin rebounds from spin to win pole for first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway

Denny Hamlin will start first for the second time in the NASCAR All-Star Race

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Connor Zilisch reveals one thing separating him from beating Shane van Gisbergen on road course: "I feel confident that I can get there" Connor Zilisch recently pointed out one thing that separates him from beating road-course ace Shane van Gisbergen in the NASCAR national series.

MAY 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Connor Zilisch replacement confirmed for Dover NASCAR race A week after pulling triple duty at Watkins Glen, Connor Zilisch is set to focus on the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway.

MAY 15 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

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