Connor Zilisch records ninth DNF of 2026 NASCAR Cup season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Connor Zilisch experienced frustration after crashing out during the NASCAR Cup Series race, marking his ninth DNF this season. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, he collided with the outside wall following an incident involving Riley Herbst, leading to a loss of oil pressure. Following the crash, Zilisch acknowledged his mistake on the team radio. This incident is particularly notable as Zilisch has struggled throughout his rookie year, having completed the fewest laps among full-time drivers. Despite the challenging season, Zilisch's performance remains under the scrutiny of NASCAR as he aims to finish the remaining races positively.
- •Zilisch's crash occurred after 222 laps of racing.
- •He finished 35th in the event due to the incident.
- •Zilisch has nine DNFs in 25 races this season.
- •He has completed 5,278 laps, the lowest among full-time drivers.
- •Next races provide an opportunity for Zilisch to improve.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Connor Zilisch’s Brutal Rookie Season Hits a New Low With Ninth DNF
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Connor Zilisch records ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: "What am I doing?"
- 3:55 AMMotorsport.com — Connor Zilisch records ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: "What am I doing?"
"Connor Zilisch's week started with some exciting news, as Hendrick Motorsports named him as the driver of its No. 48 Chevrolet for the 2028 NASCAR Cup season (NCS). Unfortunately, the good news didn't carry over into the race weekend for the sole NCS Rookie of the Year candidate. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, Zilisch crashed out of the event after 222 laps of racing. Zilisch was ...Keep reading
"Connor Zilisch's difficult NASCAR Cup Series rookie season continued at New Hampshire, where a crash left him with his ninth DNF through just 25 starts. The number already far exceeds the totals posted by NASCAR's recent Rookie of the Year…
"Zilisch was understandably frustrated after his ninth DNF of a difficult rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:10 PMConnor Zilisch’s Brutal Rookie Season Hits a New Low With Ninth DNF
Connor Zilisch's difficult NASCAR Cup Series rookie season continued at New Hampshire, where a crash left him with his ninth DNF through just 25 starts. The number already far exceeds the totals posted by NASCAR's recent Rookie of the Year…
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:55 AMConnor Zilisch records ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: "What am I doing?"
Zilisch was understandably frustrated after his ninth DNF of a difficult rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series
- Motorsport.comAug 24, 2026, 3:55 AMConnor Zilisch records ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: "What am I doing?"
Connor Zilisch's week started with some exciting news, as Hendrick Motorsports named him as the driver of its No. 48 Chevrolet for the 2028 NASCAR Cup season (NCS). Unfortunately, the good news didn't carry over into the race weekend for the sole NCS Rookie of the Year candidate. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, Zilisch crashed out of the event after 222 laps of racing. Zilisch was ...Keep reading
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