Rising NASCAR star Connor Zilisch will take the next step in his racing career next season, officially joining Trackhouse Racing as a full-time Cup Series driver in 2026. Zilisch, who has already scored seven victories this season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series while driving for JR Motorsports, called the promotion a dream come true. “Cup racing has been the goal since joining with Chevrolet and Trackhouse, and while I didn’t know it would come this soon, I feel like I’m ready. His dominance in the Xfinity Series has only added to his reputation, with eight wins and 12 straight top-five finishes this year. “I have watched Connor grow from a kid racing go-karts at the Trackhouse Motorplex to beating us in Trans Am, and now making history with JR Motorsports.