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Teen Racer Zilisch Promoted to NASCAR Cup Despite Injury

8/26/2025

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Connor Zilisch, 19, earned a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 after seven Xfinity Series wins.
He fractured his collarbone during a celebration but has been cleared to race.
Parker Kligerman won the Wawa 250 at Daytona, but the win is credited to Zilisch per NASCAR rules.
The NASCAR Playoffs start this weekend at Darlington Raceway.

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Connor Zilisch, 19, earned a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 after seven Xfinity Series wins.
He fractured his collarbone during a celebration but has been cleared to race.
Parker Kligerman won the Wawa 250 at Daytona, but the win is credited to Zilisch per NASCAR rules.
The NASCAR Playoffs start this weekend at Darlington Raceway.