18-year-old Connor Zilisch set to make NASCAR Cup debut at COTA with support from Max Verstappen’s sponsor
NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut, with Red Bull as his sponsor.
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Connor Zilisch and Max Verstappen (Via IMAGO)
The 2023 NASCAR season witnessed the debut of stock car racing’s most promising prodigy Connor Zilisch in the Truck and the Xfinity Series. He even won his debut Xfinity race at Watkins Glen. Zilisch has already secured a full-time seat for the 2025 season, with his parent team Trackhouse Racing and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports entering a partnership to field the No:88 Chevy for him.
The 18-year-old will mark history in the 2025 season, as he is set to make Cup series debut as well. Trackhouse Racing will field a fourth car for him at COTA, for his debut. The venture was made possible by Red Bull, who sponsors some of the best racer in the world including reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen.
Connor Zilisch has been a Red Bull athlete for the last few seasons, and the new deal would mark the brands return to the sports after almost two decades. Ironically Red Bull left the sport in 2006, the same year Zilisch was born. His veteran Trackhouse Racing teammate and three times Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen is also Red Bull sponsored racer.
I never thought I’d get the opportunity to race in the NASCAR Cup Series, let alone debut at 18 years old. I’m so fortunate to be surrounded by great companies like [Red Bull] and [Trackhouse Racing]. COTA is only 38 days away, let’s go!
Connor Zilisch wrote on X.
I never thought I’d get the opportunity to race in the @NASCAR Cup Series, let alone debut at 18 years old. I’m so fortunate to be surrounded by great companies like @redbull and @TeamTrackhouse. COTA is only 38 days away, let’s go!👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/CDeihIJIG8
— Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) January 23, 2025
Justin Marks shares his verdict on having Red Bull as new sponsor
The co-owner of Trackhouse Racing Justin Marks seems to be over the moon, owing to the significance of the deal. He pointed out that they are honored to welcome Red Bull to the Trackhouse family, and believes the sponsorship is a huge win for stock car racing.
Red Bull and Trackhouse share a passion for racing, stories, and memorable experiences. This is a huge win for our sport and a moment that will resonate with the millions of NASCAR fans around the world. I’m thrilled for Connor, Shane, and every member of Trackhouse to partner with who I consider to be the greatest motorsport company in the world. We are more than honored to welcome Red Bull to the Trackhouse Racing family.
Justin Marks said.
The comments from Justin Marks shows how much he and Trackhouse Racing cherishes the new deal they have signed with Red Bull. Red Bull will give a lot more exposure for the team as well as Conor Zilisch, internationally and it is set to give them an advantage when looking for new sponsorship opportunities.
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