Connor Zilisch faces multiple setbacks during Chicagoland race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Connor Zilisch encountered a challenging night at the Chicagoland Speedway in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Despite starting from the pole position, Zilisch's race deteriorated after he was involved in three separate incidents. After winning the first stage, he ran out of fuel during caution laps, which set him back for the rest of the race. He managed to make his way back into the top 10 but later hit the wall and suffered a flat tire. Approaching 40 laps to go, Zilisch spun out again, ultimately finishing 10th. He will compete again at Chicagoland in the Cup Series tomorrow.
- •Zilisch started on the pole but faced multiple incidents.
- •He won the first stage but ran out of fuel shortly after.
- •Zilisch finished 10th after battling through multiple setbacks.
- •He will race again at Chicagoland in the Cup Series tomorrow.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Disaster Strikes for Connor Zilisch with Multiple Problems at Chicagoland
"It was a night to forget for Connor Zilisch, whose NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway unraveled in spectacular fashion after being involved in three separate incidents that ended any hopes of a strong finish. Zilisch entered the Cuervo 300 as one of the favorites after earning the pole position when qualifying…
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