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Injured Zilisch Benched, Larson Takes Wheel of No. 88 in Dramatic NASCAR Twist

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 1, 2025
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Injured Zilisch Benched, Larson Takes Wheel of No. 88 in Dramatic NASCAR Twist

Apr 5, 2025; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Connor Zilisch (88) during the Great Clips 200 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

In a shocking turn of events in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, rising star Connor Zilisch is forced to sit out due to a severe back injury sustained during a heart-stopping crash at the Talladega Superspeedway. The 18-year-old driver was leading the race when disaster struck, sending his Chevrolet careening into the wall after a forceful contact from behind by Jesse Love’s car.

With Zilisch out of the picture for the upcoming race at Texas Motor Speedway, the powerhouse JR Motorsports team has called upon none other than the renowned Kyle Larson to take the wheel of the No. 88 Chevrolet. Larson, known for his exceptional skills on the track, will step in as the substitute driver while Zilisch focuses on a speedy recovery.

Trackhouse Racing, confirming Zilisch’s unfortunate injuries, stated, “Connor Zilisch will miss Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway due to lower back injuries sustained at Talladega Superspeedway. The Trackhouse Racing development driver plans to return to the JR Motorsports Chevrolet as soon as possible.”

Co-owned by the legendary Dale Earnhardt Jr., JR Motorsports expressed their confidence in Larson, declaring, “Kyle Larson will sub for Connor Zilisch behind the wheel of the No. 88 Chevrolet this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway as Zilisch continues to recover from a lower back injury sustained last weekend at Talladega.”

The substitution of drivers not only impacts the Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway but also adds a twist to High Limit Racing sprint car events. Larson is now expected to juggle multiple racing events, showcasing his versatility and determination on the track.

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming races, fans are eagerly awaiting Larson’s performance in both the Xfinity Series event at TMS and the NASCAR Cup Series race at the 1.5-mile track on Sunday. Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping development in the world of motorsports.

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