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Connor Zilisch Bounces Back After FIA Setback

11/17/2025

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Connor Zilisch, a 19-year-old racing driver, missed the FIA World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain due to insufficient FIA license points.
This setback followed his loss in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series title at Phoenix.
Fans and industry figures supported him as he regrouped.
He returned to Daytona to test the Cadillac V-Series.R for Action Express Racing.
Zilisch aims for a NASCAR Cup Series seat in 2026.

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Story summary

Connor Zilisch, a 19-year-old racing driver, missed the FIA World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain due to insufficient FIA license points.
This setback followed his loss in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series title at Phoenix.
Fans and industry figures supported him as he regrouped.
He returned to Daytona to test the Cadillac V-Series.R for Action Express Racing.
Zilisch aims for a NASCAR Cup Series seat in 2026.