“Have my name next to the word ‘Cup Series’ is really cool,” Connor Zilisch said back in July during the announcement of his move to Trackhouse Racing for 2026. It was a leap that will see him join forces with Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen in a three-car lineup. For the 19-year-old prodigy, it’s a justification after an impressive 2025 Xfinity season.

Zilisch’s rapid rise through the ranks has been nothing short of electric. From go-karting to NASCAR’s biggest stage, his journey feels like it’s only just begun. But while his entry into the Cup Series made waves, it’s what Justin Marks revealed recently that really set the motorsport world abuzz. Now, this could change Zilisch’s trajectory and expand Trackhouse’s reach far beyond NASCAR. And the stock car racing community can’t st

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