Connor Zilisch's NASCAR Cup debut ends early

At 18, Connor Zilisch is taking NASCAR by storm. His next test: the Cup Series
NASCAR's rising phenom has two wins in seven races on the second-tier Xfinity Series. On Sunday, he debuts at the sport's top level.
Incident ends Connor Zilisch's eventful NASCAR Cup debut at COTA
Eighteen-year-old Connor Zilisch's Cup debut was eventful but ended before the checkered flag flew Sunday at Circuit of the Americas. Zilisch finished last in the 37-car field after he slammed into Trackhouse Racing teammate Daniel Suarez's spinning car.
Connor Zilisch's Cup Series Debut Ends in Flames After Huge Wreck
Connor Zilisch's highly anticipated NASCAR Cup Series debut at COTA ended in a fiery crash after he collided while avoiding Daniel Suarez.
Connor Zilisch on his NASCAR Cup debut at 18, future goals and more: 12 Questions
The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Up next: Connor Zilisch, the 18-year-old phenom who will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at Circuit of the Americas while driving for Trackhouse Racing.
Connor Zilisch's NASCAR Cup debut ends early after crashing into teammate Daniel Suarez
Connor Zilisch, 18, could not avoid teammate Daniel Suarez, who spun out ahead of him Sunday in the NASCAR COTA race.
Connor Zilisch’s Xfinity Win at COTA Proves He’s the Future of NASCAR
A pit penalty, late-race contact, and tire issues couldn’t stop Connor Zilisch from charging to victory in the NASCAR Xfinity race at COTA.
Connor Zilisch wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at COTA, full results
Connor Zilisch wins Saturday afternoon's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas. Check out the full NASCAR results from COTA!
Connor Zilisch makes NASCAR Cup Series debut at COTA: What to know about 18-year-old
Here's what you need to know about Connor Zilisch, 18, ahead of his first NASCAR Cup Series race: The North Carolina native was on the pole, led 45 of 90 laps and won in his Xfinity Series debut at Watkins-Glen in 2024. He became the first driver since 2021 to win his Xfinity Series debut. Ty Gibbs won his first Xfinity race (Daytona) in 2021.
Connor Zilisch crashes out, finishes 37th in NASCAR Cup Series debut
18-year-old Connor Zilisch came into Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas as of the most exciting prospects in NASCAR history. Zilisch boasts wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and won Saturday's Xfinity Series race at COTA.
Can Connor Zilisch Become NASCAR’s Youngest Cup Winner at COTA?
Connor Zilisch debuts in NASCAR Cup at COTA, aiming to compete, learn—and he hopes—become the series youngest winner with his road course success.
Connor Zilisch shares lessons from NASCAR Cup Series debut cruelly cut short by teammate
Connor Zilisch made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Circuit of the Americas but it was cruelly cut short by a crash with teammate Daniel Suarez.
Daniel Suárez Reaches Out to Connor Zilisch After Both Cars Taken Out
Daniel Suárez apologized to teammate Connor Zilisch after an on-track incident at COTA took both Trackhouse Racing cars out ...
Young NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch aims for record-breaking win before turning 19
Connor Zilisch, an 18-year-old NASCAR driver, is setting his sights on becoming the youngest Cup Series winner. Despite ...
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NASCAR's race officials released this weekend's national series schedule at Phoenix Raceway and Xfinity Series’ drivers’ ...
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Insider Implores NASCAR to Leverage Connor Zilisch, Fans Have Mixed Feelings: “He’s Tiger Woods”
NASCAR insiders' suggestions on strategically marketing Connor Zilisch to turn him into a star have divided fans.