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CONNOR ZILISCH #88 - CHEVROLET - TEAM TRACKHOUSE
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#88 - CHEVROLET - TEAM TRACKHOUSE
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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 Bristol5 DAYS AGO • 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
NASCAR drivers on the gas as Cup Series returns to action at Bristol Motor Speedway
After a rare weekend outside of a race car, Kyle Larson returns to Bristol Motor Speedway raring to goAPRIL 11 • Associated Press
NASCAR has a new last-place driver, and this time it's no surprise After his best oval finish of the year, Connor Zilisch is no longer last in the NASCAR Cup Series standings among the 35 full-time drivers.
MARCH 23 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
Connor Zilisch replacement confirmed after Las Vegas race Connor Zilisch made his second start of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season at Las Vegas, but he won't compete at Darlington.
MARCH 19 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
NASCAR has a new last-place driver, and it's not who anyone expected Connor Zilisch is last in points among the 35 drivers who have run every NASCAR Cup Series race in 2026.
MARCH 18 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
NASCAR championship contender replaced after Phoenix race When it was initially announced that Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch would be sharing the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet throughout the 202...
MARCH 13 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
No, the Connor Zilisch hype train is not starting to implode The "best prospect since Jeff Gordon" is 32nd in the standings, even after a road course race. But it's nowhere near time to panic.
MARCH 8 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
Connor Zilisch replacement confirmed after COTA disappointment Carson Kvapil is set to be back in his usual No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in this weekend's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Phoenix Raceway.
MARCH 5 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals Rick Hendrick's exchange with Corey Day as the HMS star took out Connor Zilisch at COTA Dale Earnhardt Jr. has addressed Corey Day's shunt with Connor Zilisch at Circuit of the Americas.
MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
With Connor Zilisch, the NASCAR Cup Series better get him while they can Get him while you can, because Connor Zilisch is coming.
MARCH 2 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
NASCAR returns to road racing with Reddick on pole and chasing Cup Series history against SVG
Shane van Gisbergen was so dominant on road courses last season that NASCAR’s first road race of 2026 seems like it’s already settled for another runaway victory for the driver fro...FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press
Shane van Gisbergen may have a new NASCAR road course challenger Shane van Gisbergen dominated road courses in 2025, winning five of six races. However, 19-year-old teammate Connor Zilisch is likely the on...
FEBRUARY 25 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM
Tyler Reddick starts season with back-to-back wins and INDYCAR kicks off in St. Petersburg
Tyler Reddick earned his second consecutive Cup Series victory, edging Chase Briscoe in overtime as the series heads to COTA this weekFEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press
Jimmie Johnson, Connor Zilisch share elated reaction to Sheldon Creed's breakthrough win in O'Reilly Series at Atlanta NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson and Connor Zilisch recently reacted to Sheldon Creed's victory at the EchoPark Speedway.
FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Best Daytona 500 Radio Moments From NASCAR Cup Opener: 'We Hit Everything'
Here are the best in-car radio moments from the 2026 Daytona 500.FEBRUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NASCAR Predictions: Daytona 500 Winner, Chase Field, Cup Champion
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Daytona 500: Ranking the Entire Field, From Casey Mears to Chase Elliott
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