Overview

• Trackhouse confirms Zilisch will race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026 on a multiyear deal.
• Zilisch leads the Xfinity Series in wins this season with seven and sits three points behind Justin Allgaier in the standings.
• Kevin Harvick calls him the most polished young driver to reach Cup since Jeff Gordon, and Joey Logano says he was better and more mature than Logano at the same age while warning that Cup competition is tougher.
• Team owner Justin Marks cites Zilisch’s maturity, talent, and commercial support from WeatherTech and Red Bull, even as spotter Freddie Kraft questions the teen’s decision-making under pressure.
• Zilisch is recovering from surgery for a broken collarbone sustained in a victory-lane fall at Watkins Glen earlier this month.