Connor Zilisch News, Rumors, & NASCAR Updates

Watch: Jesse Love gets a hug from Connor Zilisch's mom after last-lap defeat to best friend at Watkins Glen Jesse Love endured a final lap heartbreak after Connor Zilisch beat him on Saturday's Mission 200 at Watkins Glen International.

5 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I'm just embarrassed": Jesse Love left devastated after crushing last-lap loss to 'best friend' Connor Zilisch at Watkins Glen Jesse Love was visibly crushed after Saturday’s Mission 200 at Watkins Glen International, where a last-lap, last-corner error handed the victory to his best friend and fierce riva...

6 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Zilisch Breaks Love's Heart On Final Lap At Watkins Glen Connor Zilisch delivered a heartbreaking final lap, final turn pass on his best friend, Jesse Love, to take the win in the Mission 200 at Th...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Connor Zilisch Edges Jesse Love with Dramatic Last-Lap Pass at Watkins Glen - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Watkins Glen International delivered another spectacular finish between two racers who are best friends off the track but fierce competitors...

7 HOURS AGO • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Shane van Gisbergen will defend NASCAR win at Watkins Glen from the pole position

Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his 37th birthday by earning the fifth pole position of his NASCAR Cup Series career and his first since last July

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Van Gisbergen, McDowell Lead Chevrolet to Second-Straight Front-Row Sweep - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL TOP-10 STARTING LINEUP: 1st - Shane van Gisbergen 2nd - Michael McDowell 4th - Ross Chastain 5th - Connor Zilisch · Fo...

11 HOURS AGO • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen hope to be on the right track at Watkins Glen

It’s been a miserable season for Trackhouse Racing with only four top-10 finishes in 11 races between Connor Zilisch, Shane van Gisbergen and Ross Chastain

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kaden Honeycutt outduels Connor Zilisch for first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News A week after chastising himself at Texas for repeated failure to win NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races, Kaden Honeycutt pulled off his fir...

16 HOURS AGO • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

"I wish I could re-do it": Connor Zilisch left heartbroken as he regrets one crucial decision after 'unfortunate' end to Watkins Glen Truck race Connor Zilisch’s bid for a historic "Tripleheader Sweep" at Watkins Glen hit a heartbreak-shaped speed bump on Friday.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kaden Honeycutt gets emotional as he pulls off a massive upset against Connor Zilisch, Shane van Gisbergen for first NASCAR Truck win Following a thrilling finish at Watkins Glen, an emotional Kaden Honeycutt celebrated his first career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory after holding off road-course aces Conn...

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Carson Hocevar dodges Sabrina Carpenter meet-up question with hilarious jibe on '12-year-old' Connor Zilisch at Watkins Glen Ahead of Truck Series qualifying at Watkins Glen, Carson Hocevar humorously dodged questions about whether he crossed paths with pop superst...

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Close Calls: NASCAR Drivers Recall Victory Celebrations Nearly Gone Wrong

On the one-year anniversary of Connor Zilisch's fall from the car in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen, we asked NASCAR drivers about celebration...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Close Calls: NASCAR Drivers Recall Victory Celebrations Nearly Gone Wrong

Chase Elliott secures second NASCAR Cup win and F1's Antonelli continues to dominate

Elliot dominated the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, Antonelli takes his third victory of the season in Miami, and IndyCar returns to Indianapolis

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From Chase Elliott's Victory At Texas

Chase Elliott's win at Texas was his second of the season, making it clear that he's going to be a real threat in 2026.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Chase Elliott's Victory At Texas

Chase Elliott wins at Texas to join Tyler Reddick as multiple Cup Series winners this season

Chase Elliott stayed ahead of Denny Hamlin for the closing four laps after a final restart to win at Texas

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Connor Zilisch injured in Talladega crash (Video) - Racing News Connor Zilisch injured in Talladega crash. The NASCAR driver picked up a back injury in a crash at Talladega Superspeedway.

APRIL 30 • RACINGNEWS.CO

NASCAR's Carson Hocevar earns first Cup win and F1 returns with Antonelli on top

NASCAR heads to Texas this week after Carson Hocevar earned his first Cup victory with a last-lap move at Talladega, Corey Day captured his first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win in...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Connor Zilisch sends a clear message amid a tough start to his NASCAR Cup Series rookie campaign: "I'm not down on myself" Connor Zilisch has a tough start to his 2026 NASCAR Cup Series rookie season, sitting 33rd in points standings after nine races with one top-15 finish.

APRIL 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Connor Zilisch sets his sights on triple-header ambition at Watkins Glen: "Excited for another attempt" Connor Zilisch is all set for a triple-header at Watkins Glen International. Zilisch will drive Spire Motorsports' No.71 Chevrolet Silverado RST in the Truck Series race.

APRIL 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tyler Reddick extends hot streak, matches Dale Earnhardt's win total as NASCAR heads to Talladega

Tyler Reddick continued his surge with a fifth win, overtaking Kyle Larson to become the fourth driver to claim five victories through nine races

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Second Thoughts: Will Carson Hocevar Be Next First-Time Cup Winner?

Ty Gibbs finally won his first race in NASCAR Cup. Who will be the next driver in the series to reach that milestone?

APRIL 15 • FOX SPORTS

Second Thoughts: Will Carson Hocevar Be Next First-Time Cup Winner?

NASCAR rolls into Kansas City following Ty Gibbs' first career Cup Series win

Ty Gibbs broke through for his first career Cup Series win, edging Ryan Blaney in an overtime finish at Bristol

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Rodney Childers reveals "fire suit" superstition following Connor Zilisch's Bristol victory Connor Zilisch secured victory in the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet under new crew chief Rodney Childers on April 12 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

APRIL 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Strategic call elevates Connor Zilisch to win at Thunder Valley Deadspin | Strategic call elevates Connor Zilisch to win at Thunder Valley

APRIL 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

NASCAR star Connor Zilisch snatches Bristol O'Reilly victory from dominant Kyle Larson's late-race error NASCAR prodigy Connor Zilisch secured his maiden victory of the 2026 season in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Bristol Motor Speedway.

APRIL 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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Shane van Gisbergen will defend NASCAR win at Watkins Glen from the pole position

Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen hope to be on the right track at Watkins Glen

Close Calls: NASCAR Drivers Recall Victory Celebrations Nearly Gone Wrong

Chase Elliott secures second NASCAR Cup win and F1's Antonelli continues to dominate

4 Takeaways From Chase Elliott's Victory At Texas

Chase Elliott wins at Texas to join Tyler Reddick as multiple Cup Series winners this season

NASCAR's Carson Hocevar earns first Cup win and F1 returns with Antonelli on top

Tyler Reddick extends hot streak, matches Dale Earnhardt's win total as NASCAR heads to Talladega

Second Thoughts: Will Carson Hocevar Be Next First-Time Cup Winner?

NASCAR rolls into Kansas City following Ty Gibbs' first career Cup Series win