Chapter 384

Connor Zilisch

12 Feb 2026 · 2h 19m

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. Gypsy Gang, as always, thanks for watching. Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a new video! Motosport.

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Chapters 27

0:00Intro
1:55Welcome Conor Zilisch to the Podcast
5:39Dixxon Flannel Ad
6:30Why Conor's such a fan of two wheel Motorsports
10:44Down FOrce in NASCAR and F1
16:06What's Max Verstappen Really Like?
23:33Conor's Path to NASCAR
31:37The Pressure of the NASCAR Playoff Format
41:06Motosport Ad
42:50Go Karts to NASCAR - Unconventional Path
45:10Racing Kimi Antonelli
54:15How Connor Got Introduced to Go Kart Racing
1:03:17Why NASCAR over Formula One!?
1:08:39Connor's Relationship with His Parents
1:12:41Adjusting to Oval Track Racing
1:21:49FIST Handwear Ad
1:23:14Breaking Records in NASCAR
1:33:02The jump from Xfinity to the Cup Series
1:51:19Destination Yamaha Ad
1:52:44NASCAR Street Course Era
1:54:36Winning a Rolex Dytona
1:59:00The F1 Movie Ft. Brad Pitt
2:02:07What It's Really Like Driving a NASCAR Cup Car
2:08:13Will Connor ever Race Formula 1?
2:11:32Connor Zilisch Goals for 2026
2:14:50Druski at NASCAR
2:18:28Closing

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