Overview

• Kevin Harvick said Zilisch is the most polished and well-rounded young driver to arrive in the Cup Series since Jeff Gordon, citing years of watching his progress.
• Zilisch has a series-high seven Xfinity wins this season and sits second in the standings, three points behind Justin Allgaier.
• He is recovering from surgery on a broken collarbone suffered in a victory-lane fall at Watkins Glen earlier this month.
• Trackhouse Racing confirmed Zilisch will race full time in the Cup Series in 2026, with team owner Justin Marks praising his maturity and ability to learn quickly.
• Not all observers are convinced, with spotter Freddie Kraft questioning Zilisch’s composure in high-pressure situations, according to EssentiallySports.