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Zilisch Impresses in First Cadillac GTP Laps at Daytona, Eyes Rolex 24 Role

IMSA track time offered an immediate path to prove himself after an FIA license shortfall kept him out of the Bahrain rookie test.

Overview

  • Connor Zilisch completed 33 laps in Action Express Racing’s No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R during Saturday morning’s IMSA-sanctioned test at Daytona.
  • Team operations director Chris Mitchum called the run comfortable and trouble-free, noting steady improvement on older tires in mixed traffic.
  • The outing served as an audition for a potential fourth-driver spot in Action Express’s Rolex 24 at Daytona lineup, with a decision expected after the test sessions.
  • Zilisch missed the WEC Bahrain rookie test when his Xfinity finale loss left him short of FIA A license points required to participate.
  • The 19-year-old brings strong endurance credentials, including 2024 LMP2 wins at the Rolex 24 and Sebring, and is slated to move to full-time NASCAR Cup competition with Trackhouse next year.