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JR Motorsports tabs Zilisch for 2025 Xfinity Series
Trackhouse Racing development driver Connor Zilisch will compete full-time in the Xfinity Series next season with JR Motorsports.
“This is an amazing moment for me and all the people who have helped me get to this place in my career,” Zilisch said. “With so much support from Chevrolet and a chance to race in trucks and ARCA with Silver Hare Racing, I was able to sign with Trackhouse Racing and they went to work to secure an incredible opportunity for me. I am so grateful and can’t wait to show their trust in me is warranted. It is mind-blowing to think that I will drive for JR Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., who is one of my heroes. I’m ready to put in the work.”
Zilisch, who turned 18 in July, will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet. A sponsor and crew chief were not announced.
“Connor is such an impressive driver at this young age,” Earnhardt said. “We’re excited for him to get behind the wheel full-time next season. He is on a path to sure success with support from Chevrolet, Trackhouse Racing, and now JR Motorsports.”
Justin Marks signed Zilisch to a multi-year deal with Trackhouse Racing in January. Zilisch has an impressive résumé competing in sports cars with victories in the Rolex 24 and the 12 Hours of Sebring. He has also made starts in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Trans Am Series, Mazda MX-5 Cup, ARCA Menards Series, the CARS Tour and the Craftsman Truck Series.
Zilisch will prepare for the 2025 season by making four starts with JR Motorsports this season. The first will be at Watkins Glen (Sept. 14) followed by Kansas Speedway (Sept. 28), Homestead-Miami Speedway (Oct. 26) and Phoenix Raceway (Nov. 9).
“We couldn’t be more excited to begin this relationship with JR Motorsports and know that Connor is in good hands as we work together to continue Connor’s development,” Marks said. “Connor has a bright future in this sport and we plan to be together for a long time. JR Motorsports is the perfect partner for Trackhouse and Connor.”
Kelly Crandall
Kelly has been on the NASCAR beat full-time since 2013, and joined RACER as chief NASCAR writer in 2017. Her work has also appeared in NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Illustrated magazine, and NBC Sports. A corporate communications graduate from Central Penn College, Crandall is a two-time George Cunningham Writer of the Year recipient from the National Motorsports Press Association.
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