Connor Zilisch Interview

Connor Zilisch Interview

Author: FOX Sports February 19, 2026 Duration: 30:54
Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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