Connor Zilisch, a 19-year-old driver with seven victories in NASCAR's Xfinity Series this season, is moving up to the Cup Series in 2026

August 24 - Connor Zilisch officially received a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 on Saturday. While that news hardly was surprising given Zilisch recorded seven victories in the Xfinity series, the 19-year-old still became emotional when reality settled in that Trackhouse Racing signed him to a multi-year contract.

Weather was the X factor in Friday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Daytona. Just after the national anthem, there was lightning in the area, and fans were asked to leave the stands for safety, and the race was delayed.