Overview
- Zilisch’s first four Cup finishes are 33rd, 30th, 14th and 29th, placing the Trackhouse driver 34th in the standings.
- He says he expected a steep learning curve, aims to improve race by race, and sets a long-term goal of becoming a champion by age 30.
- Trackhouse confirms Jockey will sponsor the No. 88 in a special gold 150th‑anniversary livery at Las Vegas as part of an extended partnership also covering Ross Chastain.
- Team support around the rookie includes veteran crew chief Randall Burnett and guidance from teammate Chastain, with owner Justin Marks touting Zilisch’s high ceiling.
- Addressing online criticism, Zilisch says he sometimes turns off his phone to protect his mindset, calling social media a mixed influence on athletes.