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Connor Zilisch joins Spire for NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen
TL;DR
Connor Zilisch will compete in the NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen, driving the No. 71 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. He has a successful history at the track, including wins in previous races.
Key points
- Connor Zilisch joins Spire Motorsports for NASCAR Truck race
- Driving the No. 71 Chevrolet with sponsorship from Trackhouse Labs
- Zilisch has previously won races at Watkins Glen
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Earlier this week, it was announced that Shane van Gisbergen planned to run the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International, driving the No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet alongside Cup Series teammate Ross Chastain.
On Thursday, Spire Motorsports announced that Connor Zilisch will also be running the event, driving the No. 71 Chevrolet for the team with sponsorship from 'Trackhouse Labs.'
Watkins Glen is the site of Zilisch's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts debut in 2024, winning from pole position, and won the race again in 2025. He also won the ARCA race there in 2024, nearly leading every lap.
Zilisch has 12 wins in the O'Reilly Series and five in ARCA, but still remains winless in the Truck Series. In eight starts, his best finish came in his debut at COTA, placing fourth after winning pole position. He ran the Watkins Glen race there last year for Niece, finishing eighth.
The Truck Series heads to Watkins Glen on May 8 in the series first road course race of the 2026 season.
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Q&A
Who is Connor Zilisch and what is his NASCAR background?
Connor Zilisch is a NASCAR driver known for his successful performances, including winning races at Watkins Glen.
What team is Connor Zilisch driving for in the NASCAR Truck race?
Connor Zilisch will be driving for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen.
What are Connor Zilisch's achievements at Watkins Glen?
Zilisch won his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts debut at Watkins Glen in 2024 and also won an ARCA race there in the same year.
