Connor Zilisch blames Austin Hill after wreck ends Cup Series day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Connor Zilisch and teammate Shane van Gisbergen began strong in the Cup Series race at Coronado, holding the fastest cars before a restart incident. Zilisch was taken out after Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing locked up and collided with both Trackhouse vehicles. Zilisch expressed frustration, pointing out Hill's aggressive driving style. Despite the wreck, he acknowledged the safety of modern cars after the crash. Zilisch has faced similar unfortunate timing issues in previous races.
- •Zilisch and van Gisbergen had the fastest cars at Coronado.
- •Austin Hill collided with Zilisch, ending their race.
- •Zilisch criticized Hill's aggressive driving style.
- •Zilisch has faced consistent timing issues this season.
- •Safety features in cars allowed Zilisch to emerge uninjured.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Frustrated Connor Zilisch Pins Blame on Richard Childress' Star Amid Unending Cup Series Misery
"Connor Zilisch and his Trackhouse teammate Shane van Gisbergen showed up to Coronado with the two fastest cars on the property. SVG had the pole.
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