Connor Zilisch Makes NASCAR Cup Debut at COTA

Connor Zilisch, an 18-year-old racing prodigy, is set to make his highly anticipated NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) driving the No. 87 Red Bull Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. Zilisch, who is also a full-time driver in the Xfinity Series, aims to become the youngest Cup Series winner in history, a record currently held by Joey Logano. He previously made headlines by winning his Xfinity Series debut at Watkins Glen and has shown promise with notable performances in the ARCA Menards Series. With favorable odds to win COTA, Zilisch feels confident in the Cup car's familiarity compared to other vehicles he has driven, citing his background in sports car racing. The Cup Series race at COTA marks the first road course event of the season, featuring a total of 38 teams, including Zilisch's entry. Zilisch's debut and potential success have generated significant excitement among fans and analysts alike as they look forward to what he can achieve on the track.