Connor Zilisch Interview
Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX · FOX Sports
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Show Notes
Kevin Harvick sits down with rising NASCAR talent Connor Zilisch ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season on this episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, diving into how Zilisch is preparing for the biggest opportunity of his young career. Zilisch reflects on his unconventional path to NASCAR, admitting he never expected to be racing stock cars, and discusses how Harvick’s mentorship helped guide key decisions along the way. The conversation explores his goals with Trackhouse Racing, what it means to represent Red Bull at the Cup level, and how he plans to handle expectations entering a new season. From career-defining advice to long-term aspirations, the interview offers insight into one of the sport’s most promising young drivers as he prepares to take the next step in 2026.
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Connor Zilisch Joins The Show!
1:59 - Early Journey In Racing
12:19 - Racing For Justin Marks
14:28 - Transitioning To A Full-Time Cup Series Driver
16:20 - Expectations For This Season
20:36 - Biggest Critics
22:27 - Using Data
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