Connor Zilisch crashes twice early in Michigan race, records third straight DNF
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Connor Zilisch faced another challenging day at Michigan International Speedway during the NASCAR Cup Series. The 19-year-old driver wrecked twice within the first ten laps, adding to his string of difficulties this season. Previously, Zilisch completed only 52 laps before a crash at the Coca-Cola 600 and 71 laps before a brake rotor failure at Nashville. His series of accidents has raised concerns about his performance as a rookie.
- •Zilisch recorded his third consecutive DNF in Michigan.
- •He wrecked twice in the first ten laps of the race.
- •Previously, he finished 52 laps at the Coca-Cola 600.
- •Zilisch completed 71 laps at Nashville before a mechanical failure.
- •His struggles have raised concerns about his rookie season.
- 7:57 PMMotorsport.com — Zilisch wrecks twice in first ten laps at Michigan, records third straight DNF
"Rising star Connor Zilisch has had to endure a terrible rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series, and things only got worse for the 19-year-old at Michigan International Speedway. Zilisch only completed 52 laps of the Coca-Cola 600 two weeks ago before getting collected in an early wreck, and only completed 71 laps at Nashville last weekend before the brake rotor exploded. This weekend ...Keep reading
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