Connor Zilisch to make NASCAR Cup Series debut
CONCORD, N.C. — Connor Zilisch will attempt to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut with Trackhouse Racing at Circuit of the Americas in March.
Zilisch will attempt to make the March 2 race at COTA in a No. 87 Chevrolet with sponsorship from Red Bull.
“I never thought I’d get the opportunity to race in the NASCAR Cup Series, let alone debut at 18 years old. I’m so fortunate to be surrounded by great companies like Red Bull and Trackhouse. COTA is only 38 days away, let’s go!” Zilisch said on social media Thursday.
Red Bull will also sponsor Shane van Gisbergen in six Cup Series races this season. Van Gisbergen will get his wings March 16 at Las Vegas, July 13 at Sonoma, Aug. 3 at Iowa Speedway, Aug. 23 at Daytona and Sept. 28 at Kansas.
“Red Bull and Trackhouse share a passion for racing, stories, and memorable experiences. This is a huge win for our sport and a moment that will resonate with the millions of NASCAR fans around the world. I’m thrilled for Connor, Shane, and every member of Trackhouse to partner with who I consider to be the greatest motorsport company in the world. We are more than honored to welcome Red Bull to the Trackhouse Racing family,” said Justin Marks, the owner of Trackhouse Racing.
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Jonathan Fjeld is the co-owner of the The Racing Experts, LLC. He has been with TRE since 2010.
A Twin Valley, MN, native, Fjeld became a motorsports fan at just three years old (first race was the 2002 Pennsylvania 500). He worked as a contributor and writer for TRE from 2010-18. Since then, he has stepped up and covered 24 NASCAR race weekends and taken on a larger role with TRE. He became the co-owner and managing editor in 2023 and has guided the site to massive growth in that time.
Fjeld has covered a wide array of stories and moments over the years, including Kevin Harvick's final Cup Series season, the first NASCAR national series disqualification in over 50 years, Shane van Gisbergen's stunning win in Chicago and the first Cup Series race at Road America in 66 years – as well as up-and-coming drivers' stories and stories from inside the sport, like the tech it takes for Hendrick Motorsports to remain a top-tier team.
Currently, he resides in Albuquerque, N.M., where he works for KOB 4, an NBC station. He works as a digital producer and does on-air reports. He loves spending time with friends and family, playing and listening to music, exploring new places, being outdoors, reading books and writing among other activities. You can email him at fjeldjonathan@gmail.com