Connor Zilisch

Connor Zilisch is an American motorsports driver known for his versatility across karting, sports cars, and stock car racing. Beginning his racing career at age 5, Zilisch won multiple national karting championships in the United States and became the first American to win the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy in Europe. His achievements in karting provided a foundation for his transition to car racing, where he secured the Mazda MX-5 Cup Scholarship and earned rookie of the year honors in the series, as well as the SCCA Jim Fitzgerald Rookie of the Year award.

Zilisch's professional career includes victories in endurance racing, with wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in the LMP2 class during his debut appearances. In stock car racing, he has earned multiple wins in the Trans Am TA2 Series, set track records, and became the youngest driver to lead a TA2 session. Zilisch also won in his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Watkins Glen and has accumulated additional wins in the series.

Zilisch competes in a range of racing disciplines, including the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, IMSA SportsCar Championship, and the CARS Tour, as part of the Trackhouse Racing development program. Despite setbacks such as injuries sustained during competition and celebrations, he has demonstrated resilience and determination. Zilisch's achievements and adaptability have established him as a prominent figure among the next generation of motorsports professionals.