Connor Zilisch provides two extra races to his 2025 NASCAR Cup schedule

Connor Zilisch is likely one of the brightest prospects in NASCAR proper now and Trackhouse Racing has been working to get the 18-year-old expertise in a Cup automotive whereas he competes for the NASCAR Xfinity Collection championship.

With sponsorship from Purple Bull, he made his Cup debut at COTA, driving the No. 87 Chevrolet. Zilisch confirmed spectacular tempo, qualifying 14th earlier than being collected in a mid-race crash with teammate Daniel Suarez, ending thirty seventh. He managed to finish 49 of 95 laps earlier than the incident.

Zilisch returned for his oval debut in NASCAR’s longest race, qualifying thirty third for the Coca-Cola 600. He was concerned in a mid-race incident with Jimmie Johnson, spinning, however he escaped with solely minor injury. Zilisch soldiered on to complete twenty third whereas teammate Ross Chastain captured the checkered flag.

And now, Trackhouse has revealed two extra Cup races for Zilisch this yr the place they are going to once more subject a fourth entry. His subsequent race can be June 28 at Atlanta, which was lately renamed EchoPark Speedway as a part of a seven-year branding deal. He will even run the August 10 Cup race at Watkins Glen, which is the positioning of his first Xfinity win.

“It’s superior to have the chance to race two extra instances within the NASCAR Cup Collection,” mentioned Zilisch in a launch from the workforce. “Nothing beats expertise on this sport, particularly on the Cup degree. Due to everybody at Purple Bull and Trackhouse for this chance.”  

Zilisch presently sits fifth within the common season standings for the NASCAR Xfinity Collection, regardless of struggling a minor again damage after crashing from the lead at Talladega that pressured to overlook the Texas Xfinity race whereas he recovered. Zilisch already locked himself into the playoffs by way of a win at COTA earlier this yr. He is additionally bettering on ovals, incomes back-to-back runner-up finishes at Charlotte and Nashville.