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.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Nineteen-year-old Connor Zilisch, seen as a budding star for years to come, will move up to the Cup Series next season for Trackhouse Racing, the team announced Saturday.