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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