Connor Zilisch
Born: July 22, 2006 · Weddington, North Carolina Cars: No. 88 Chevrolet · Trackhouse Racing (NASCAR Cup Series) · No. 1 Chevrolet · JR Motorsports (NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series)
Career Highlights
Connor Zilisch is one of the most hyped young talents in NASCAR history. The Weddington, North Carolina, native won 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2025 before graduating to the Cup Series full-time in 2026 with Trackhouse Racing, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet.
In addition to his Cup schedule, Zilisch competes part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with JR Motorsports, sharing the No. 1 Chevrolet with Carson Kvapil. At just 19 years old, Zilisch is already drawing comparisons to generational talents who made immediate impacts at the sport's highest level.
Background
A Charlotte-area native, Zilisch rose through karting and sports car racing before entering stock cars. His 11-win Xfinity season in 2025 was one of the most dominant campaigns by a driver under 20 in NASCAR history.