Is Connor Zilisch Destined For Greatness At Hendrick Motorsports?

Connor Zilisch sits down with Kevin Harvick and Kaitlyn Vincie following a top-10 performance in St. Louis and his massive announcement: joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028.

Connor opens up about sharing the news with Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks, the deep mutual respect between them, and his unwavering commitment to finishing his tenure with Trackhouse on top. Plus, he dives into his close relationship with SVG—who acts as an older brother figure on and off the track—and reflects on growing up racing against current Formula 1 Championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Zilisch also addresses Harvick’s direct influence on his rising career, whether a FIA Super License is in his future, and the viral antics of his dad Jim on social media!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:00 - Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

06:00 - Inside Zilisch’s rookie season

10:05 - Relationship with Kimi Antonelli & Go Karting

16:45 - Reaction to his Dad going viral on social media

18:45 - Surviving carnage in St. Louis for a Top 10

20:00 - Getting more involved with car setup

21:12 - Ambitions outside of NASCAR

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