CONNOR ZILISCH NEWS

F1 title comes down to a three-way showdown in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen stayed in the title hunt with a Qatar win aided by a lap-7 safety car and timely pit stop

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Connor Zilisch reminisces the "heart-wrenching" day his year-long dominance ended in a disappointment Connor Zilisch’s 2025 Xfinity Series campaign ended in heartbreak.

NOVEMBER 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Trackhouse announces major RedBull sponsorship for Shane van Gisbergen and teammate On Tuesday, Trackhouse Racing announced that Red Bull will sponsor Cup Series drivers Shane van Gisbergen and his teammate Connor Zilisch in...

NOVEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rodney Childers reacts after JRM reveals sponsor return for Connor Zilisch in a key 2026 NASCAR race Rodney Childers shared his reaction to Connor Zilisch's sponsor announcement for the No.1 JRM entry. Kampgrounds of America has returned to...

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

JRM announces major sponsorship return for Connor Zilisch and Kelley Earnhardt's son in 2026 season NASCAR Xfinity Series team JR Motorsports announced the return of Kampgrounds of America, Inc. as a sponsor for the 2026 season for Connor Z...

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Connor Zilisch says his NASCAR heartbreak no match for Denny Hamlin gut punch at Phoenix Both Connor Zilisch and Denny Hamlin were dealt tough blows at NASCAR finales. But Connor Z knows he has a lot more time to make up for it.

NOVEMBER 17 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Iconic NASCAR number changes drivers after long-awaited return After Shane van Gisbergen and Trackhouse Racing brought the number back in 2025, Connor Zilisch is set to use the No. 88 in 2026.

NOVEMBER 14 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

For the second race in a row, Lando Norris extends his lead atop the F1s championship standings.

Lando Norris captures his second 1st place finish in a row with a win in the Brazilian Grand Prix

NOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Connor Zilisch's team finished 2nd, but not behind Jesse Love Jesse Love won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, but his team placed fifth in the owner standings.

NOVEMBER 11 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

NASCAR hotshot Connor Zilisch added to Rolex 24 lineup at Daytona Connor Zilisch is just 19, but he's preparing for his third start in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Testing is next week on the road course.

NOVEMBER 5 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

"A stupid rule": NASCAR fans furious after licensing system costs Connor Zilisch a Hypercar test Connor Zilisch was pulled from running a Hypercar in the FIA World Championship's Bahrain Rookie Test.

NOVEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Connor Zilisch still smarting from NASCAR Xfinity Championship loss - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News The good news is that Jesse Love and Connor Zilisch are still friends. Zilisch’s remarkable rookie season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series ended...

NOVEMBER 4 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

NASCAR Ready to Move on from One-Race Championship Format

NASCAR's one-race championship format isn't working, and it seems like the league is ready to make some necessary changes.

NOVEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Kyle Larson captures second NASCAR Cup title and F1's Lando Norris looks to maintain newfound lead

Kyle Larson captured his second NASCAR Cup Series championship after a late caution propelled him past Denny Hamlin in overtime, giving Hendrick Motorsports its 15th title on the 3...

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

A late caution robs Hamlin of NASCAR title in probable final year of championship format

Denny Hamlin has faced another heartbreaking loss in his pursuit of a NASCAR championship

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

The unspoken truth about Connor Zilisch's heartbreaking Xfinity Series title loss Will the lack of a lower series championship on his resume really matter for Connor Zilisch in the long run?

NOVEMBER 3 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Jesse Love didn't rob Connor Zilisch: The RCR driver raced fair, won fair, and deserves to enjoy his championship When Jesse Love crossed the line first at the NASCAR Xfinity Series finale at Phoenix Raceway this Saturday, he upset several fans. It seeme...

NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rookie Connor Zilisch comes up short at end of remarkable season - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News After a phenomenal NASCAR Xfinity Series season that included 10 victories and 20 top fives in 32 starts, rookie Connor Zilisch finally came...

NOVEMBER 2 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

"This sport humbles you": Dale Earnhardt Jr. delivers a powerful message to 'heartbroken' Connor Zilisch after crushing title loss Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared a powerful message for Connor Zilisch after JR Motorsports' Xfinity Championship loss to Richard Childress Racing...

NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Love prevails at Phoenix to win race, Xfinity Series Championship Jesse Love passed Connor Zilisch with 24 laps to go to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Saturday at Phoenix Raceway with a victory...

NOVEMBER 2 • NASCAR.COM

Jesse Love outshines Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier to claim his maiden NASCAR championship The NASCAR Xfinity Series championship took an unexpected turn in the Championship 4 race, and Jesse Love clinched his maiden title.

NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Allgaier, Zilisch fall short of Xfinity Series Championship JR Motorsports drivers Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier fell short of Saturday's Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

NOVEMBER 2 • NASCAR.COM

Xfinity contenders aren't ready to concede title to Connor Zilisch - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News While the season statistics show NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch with a 10-win trophy haul—more than twice as many as any other...

OCTOBER 31 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Analysis: Is Connor Zilisch NASCAR's greatest prospect ever? Neil Paine breaks down the numbers to see if Connor Zilisch, at age 19, is already NASCAR's best prospect ever.

OCTOBER 30 • NASCAR.COM

2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Pick: Why This Driver Will Win the Title ...

Which of the four drivers will be left holding the championship trophy on Sunday at Phoenix? We predict the winner.

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS