Connor Zilisch achieves his first ARCA race victory last Friday, only in his second participation.
As a young promising driver in the world of stock car racing, Connor Zilisch is currently participating part-time in the Truck and ARCA Mendes series, while also racing full-time in the LMP2 class of the IMSA Sports Car Racing Series. Last Friday, he secured his first NASCAR victory, specifically in the ARCA series.
Representing the No. 28 Pinnacle Racing Group Chevrolet team, Zilisch emerged as the winner in the General Tire 150 at Dover Motor Speedway. Surprisingly, this victory came only in his second ARCA race. However, the victory was surrounded by controversy, as he had to cause a collision with the race leader to secure the win.
After the race, fans were treated to some fun scenes on the victory lane. As soon as Zilisch’s victory was confirmed, officials in Dover quickly removed the Busch Lights beer cans that were in mini-fridges. These cans were there as a result of Busch Lights’ sponsorship. However, they had to be removed because Zilisch, at only 17 years old, does not have legal permission to advertise alcoholic products. This incident recalls the controversy involving [driver’s name], who at 16 appeared in a Truck Series race with a tobacco company as the main sponsor, leading NASCAR to implement age restrictions for drivers.
Speaking about his race and performance in Dover, Connor Zilisch mentioned that he felt intimidated during the first 70 laps of the race. He admitted to being unsure of what to do in the early stages of the race, as he found himself stuck in the middle of the pack. However, with the help of his team, he managed to make his way to the front.
The young driver still has a lot to prove and contribute to the NASCAR scene. It is highly likely that the victory lane will need to be cleaned again this season, as the 17-year-old driver has the skill and resources to consistently compete for wins in races.
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