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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices