August 24 - Connor Zilisch officially received a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 on Saturday. While that news hardly was surprising given Zilisch recorded seven victories in the Xfinity series, the 19-year-old still became emotional when reality settled in that Trackhouse Racing signed him to a multi-year contract.

Trackhouse Racing announced Saturday that Connor Zilisch will drive full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026, the latest move in his rapid rise up the stock-car racing ladder. Zilisch replaces Daniel Suárez,

Connor Zilisch, 19, will replace Daniel Suárez at Trackhouse Racing for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, marking a bold step in his rising career.