| Car Number | #88 |
| Team | Trackhouse Racing |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 22, 2006 - Washington, D.C. |
| Age | 19 |
2026 Season Stats
Career Stats
Biography
Connor Zilisch is the youngest driver in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series field and one of the most hyped rookies in recent memory. At just 19 years old, the prodigy from the Washington, D.C., area has been turning heads in motorsports since his teenage years. His path to the Cup Series was accelerated by extraordinary talent and impressive results across multiple racing disciplines, including IMSA sports car racing where he competed against drivers twice his age.
Zilisch's rapid ascent through NASCAR's ranks caught the attention of Trackhouse Racing, who signed him to drive the No. 88 Chevrolet as part of the team's expansion to three cars. His Xfinity Series wins as a teenager demonstrated he could compete with experienced veterans, and Trackhouse owner Justin Marks saw the same potential that made his signing of Shane van Gisbergen such a success.
As a rookie, Zilisch is learning the nuances of Cup racing against the best in the world. His sports car background gives him excellent race management skills, and his fearless approach behind the wheel suggests his ceiling is extremely high. Whether he can develop as quickly as the hype suggests remains to be seen, but the talent and opportunity are clearly in place for a long and successful Cup career.
Interesting Facts
- The youngest full-time driver in the 2026 Cup Series at just 19 years old
- Won Xfinity Series races as a teenager before his Cup promotion
- Competed in IMSA sports car racing alongside his NASCAR career
- From the Washington, D.C., area - an unusual NASCAR hometown
- Part of Trackhouse Racing's three-car expansion for 2026