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Roaring Towards Victory: Connor Zilisch Expands His NASCAR Cup Racing Portfolio

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Connor Zilisch is a rising star in NASCAR and Trackhouse Racing is giving him experience in a Cup car while he competes in the Xfinity Series championship. Sponsored by Red Bull, he made his debut at COTA, impressively qualifying 14th but finishing 37th after a mid-race crash with Daniel Suarez. Returning for his oval debut at the Coca-Cola 600, he qualified 33rd, had a spin with Jimmie Johnson but finished 23rd while teammate Ross Chastain won. Trackhouse announced two more Cup races for Zilisch at Atlanta and Watkins Glen, aiming…

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From Underdog to Victory: Ross Chastain’s Epic Win at the Coca-Cola 600

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Ross Chastain’s remarkable rise from 40th place in a backup car to Victory Lane during the 600-mile event showcased his perseverance and skill. He strategically advanced through the field, securing impressive positions in each stage of the race. Chastain’s victory, which was Trackhouse Racing’s first win of the 2025 season, was a sensational achievement in a backup car. Despite facing challenges like battling with Denny Hamlin and overtaking William Byron, Chastain’s determination shone through in the closing laps. William Byron, who led most of the race, ultimately finished second after…

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Revving Into the Future: Meet the Top Drivers in NASCAR’s 2025 Coca-Cola 600 Starting Lineup

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Chase Briscoe secured pole position for both the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same year, narrowly edging out Kyle Larson in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying. This accomplishment made Briscoe only the tenth driver to achieve this feat. Briscoe now boasts four career poles but had previously only started as high as 15th in the Coca-Cola 600. Larson, who will be competing in the Indianapolis 500, has only started from the front row once before in NASCAR’s longest race, winning it in 2021. William Byron, with a recent four-year…

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Driving Towards Greatness: Celebrating Milestone Moments with NASCAR’s Elite at the Coke 600

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The upcoming 66th Coca-Cola 600 will have 40 drivers participating, with four of them marking special milestones at the event on Sunday. Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, will celebrate his 700th career Cup Series start by driving the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club Toyota that he co-owns. Johnson is one of only 21 drivers ever to reach this impressive milestone, alongside Kyle Busch with 726 starts. Following Johnson, Denny Hamlin will become the 22nd driver to reach 700 starts next weekend at the Coca-Cola 600. Additionally, Daniel…

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Revving Up: NASCAR’s Elite Ready to Roll at the Full Field of 40 for the Coke 600

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NASCAR will see 40 entries for a Cup Series race for the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500, with four open entries joining the usual 36 charted teams for the Memorial Day Weekend race. Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time Cup Series champion and four-time Coke 600 winner, will make his 700th career start driving the No. 84 Legacy Motor Club Toyota as one of the open entries. Connor Zilisch will drive Trackhouse Racing’s fourth car, the No. 87 Chevrolet, for his second Cup Series start and first on an oval…

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Revving Up for Glory: The Highly Anticipated Daytona 500 Line-Up Revealed

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Revving Up for Glory: The Highly Anticipated Daytona 500 Line-Up Revealed

The 67th annual Daytona 500 has its starting line-up and for the first time since 2015, there are more than 40 starters. Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric will lead the field to the green flag on Su…

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