Connor Zilisch, NASCAR’s rising star, joins us for Chapter 384. His journey didn’t follow the traditional American racing path. It started in go-karts, where he became a world champion and beat drivers who now compete in Formula 1. Many believed his future was overseas chasing the F1 dream, but Connor’s road led him back home. Instead of Europe, he chose to build his career racing NASCAR here in America. Ten victories in his rookie Xfinity Series season later, he’s now making the jump to the Cup Series, stepping into the arena with the very best in the sport. This is the story of a young driver who took a different path and might just change NASCAR because of it.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 Welcome Conor Zilisch to the Podcast
00:05:39 Dixxon Flannel Ad
00:06:30 Why Conor's such a fan of two wheel Motorsports
00:10:44 Down FOrce in NASCAR and F1
00:16:06 What's Max Verstappen Really Like?
00:23:33 Conor's Path to NASCAR
00:31:37 The Pressure of the NASCAR Playoff Format
00:41:06 Motosport Ad
00:42:50 Go Karts to NASCAR - Unconventional Path
00:45:10 Racing Kimi Antonelli
00:54:15 How Connor Got Introduced to Go Kart Racing
01:03:17 Why NASCAR over Formula One!?
01:08:39 Connor's Relationship with His Parents
01:12:41 Adjusting to Oval Track Racing
01:21:49 FIST Handwear Ad
01:23:14 Breaking Records in NASCAR
01:33:02 The jump from Xfinity to the Cup Series
01:51:19 Destination Yamaha Ad
01:52:44 NASCAR Street Course Era
01:54:36 Winning a Rolex Dytona
01:59:00 The F1 Movie Ft. Brad Pitt
02:02:07 What It's Really Like Driving a NASCAR Cup Car
02:08:13 Will Connor ever Race Formula 1?
02:11:32 Connor Zilisch Goals for 2026
02:14:50 Druski at NASCAR
02:18:28 Closing
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