Connor Zilisch is based on the “physical and mental” toll that awaits him in his debut in Charlotte


On Wednesday, April 3, 2025, Trackhouse Racing announced that Nascar Connor Zilisch's prodigy will be at the wheel of the Red Bull Chevy #87 for the second time. Zilisch will drive the Red Bull car to the Crown Jewel event, Coca-Cola 600, in Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Zilisch competes as a full -time pilot in the Xfinity series for the co -owner of the legend of the Nascar Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jr Motorsports. He has won two wins, five first 10 finishes and three pole positions in 11 beginnings in his two -year period. In addition, the young talent has accumulated five wins, eight first 10 finishes and two Pol positions in the Ark Menards series.

Connor Zilisch expressed his excitement for his debut at Crown Jewel on the nearby Coca-Cola 600, saying (through Speedwaydigest.com):

“ It is impressive to have the opportunity to compete in one of the funniest events of Nascar. The Charlotte 600 is one of Nascar's most prestigious races. It will be a physical and mental challenge because this breed is so hard. I am very appreciated by (owner and founder of Trackhouse) Justin (brands) and everyone in Red Bull for their support and turning this opportunity into a reality. ''

18 -year -old has competed in a single Cup series Race in his career. Led the Chevy Camaro ZL1 #87 to the Echopark Automotive Grand Prix held on the Americas circuit on March 2, 2025. He finished his debut race in P37 while Joe Gibbs Racing Driveer Christopher Bell won.

The 400 -lap crown event in Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for May 25, 2025. The event will be broadcast in Amazon Prime, PRN and Siriusxm at 18:00.


Connor Zilisch is a candidate for his second victory with Dale Jr. In the Xfinity series

Jr Motorsports' driver, Connor Zilisch, won the second race of his XFINITY series career at the Les Americas circuit (Cota). Beat Hendrick Motorsports William Byron With a margin of 1,639 seconds in the centered health 250 held on March 1, 2025.

Reflecting the same, zilisch I talked to CW Network:

“It was much harder than I wanted it to be. I did not drive a clean race at all and I am sorry for all I struck. I was a bit mentally in the middle of the race and I am glad we could fight against it.”

Connor Zilisch had a good part of struggles during Charlotte's career. It was penalized after entering the pit roads during a precaution, leaving it to 32nd. However, he recovered well and headed for his teammate, Caron Kvapil, around 55, finally winning the race.

Charlotte, North Carolina, thanked her team by sharing a post on Instagram. Wrote:

“Let's goooooo!

Connor Zilisch ranks seventh in the Xfinity series points with 193 points. He won a victory, two first 10 finishes and one of the top five. He also assured two sticks and led 159 laps in seven beginnings this year.