Connor Zilisch is an American racing prodigy who will drive for Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026 and join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028, while currently competing part-time in the Xfinity and Truck Series. After a dominant karting career that included winning the Mini Rok World Championship in 2017 and becoming the first American to win the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy in 2020, he transitioned to sports cars and stock cars. In 2024, he broke onto the scene by winning the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring in LMP2, and then captured a stunning victory in his very first NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen just weeks after turning 18. His 2025 Xfinity season with JR Motorsports was historic, as he scored ten wins, set a record with eighteen consecutive top-five finishes, and earned Rookie of the Year honors while finishing second in the championship. Beyond NASCAR, he has also impressed in sports cars, nearly winning the Mazda MX-5 Cup championship in 2022 and securing a GTD Pro entry in the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona. His rapid rise across multiple disciplines marks him as one of the most promising young talents in American motorsports.