Connor Zilisch to run NASCAR’s longest race with backing from Pink Bull

Connor Zilisch, who’s simply 18 years previous, made his Cup debut earlier this 12 months on the Circuit of the Americas. Trackhouse Racing Crew, who signed the Pink Bull athlete final 12 months, put Zilisch in a fourth automotive for COTA.

He certified 14th and confirmed spectacular tempo, however crashed out of the race when he collided along with his spinning teammate, Daniel Suarez. He completed thirty seventh, finishing 49 of 95 laps.

Zilisch will get one other likelihood in Might, competing in NASCAR’s longest occasion — the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He’ll once more drive the No. 87 Chevrolet with backing from Pink Bull.

“It’s superior to have the chance to race in considered one of NASCAR’s coolest occasions,” mentioned Zilisch in a launch from the crew. “The Charlotte 600 is likely one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. It’s going to be a bodily and psychological problem as a result of that race is so robust. I’m very appreciative for (Trackhouse proprietor and founder) Justin (Marks) and everybody at Pink Bull for his or her assist and turning this chance right into a actuality.”   

Zilisch is presently competing full-time within the NASCAR Xfinity Collection with JR Motorsports. He gained on debut final 12 months at Watkins Glen and is already locked into the 2025 playoffs through a win at COTA. He earned his first oval pole final weekend at Martinsville Speedway.

Pink Bull, the official vitality drink firm of Trackhouse, has additionally appeared as the first sponsor for Shane van Gisbergen in Las Vegas. Pink Bull colours will likely be featured on SVG’s machine within the July thirteenth race at Sonoma Raceway, the Aug. third race at Iowa Speedway, the Aug. twenty third at Daytona Worldwide Speedway, and the Sept. twenty eighth race at Kansas Speedway.