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Kevin Harvick Declares Connor Zilisch NASCAR’s Next Superstar, Compares Him to Jeff Gordon!

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August 27, 2025
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Kevin Harvick Declares Connor Zilisch NASCAR’s Next Superstar, Compares Him to Jeff Gordon!

#88: Connor Zilisch, JR Motorsports, WeatherTech Chevrolet congratulates Parker Kligerman on winning the Xfinity Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2025

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Kevin Harvick Hails Rising Star Connor Zilisch: A New Jeff Gordon in the Making?

In a stunning endorsement that could reshape the future of NASCAR, Kevin Harvick has showered 19-year-old Connor Zilisch with glowing praise, likening him to one of the sport’s greatest icons, Jeff Gordon. As Zilisch gears up for his anticipated promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series, Harvick’s words carry immense weight, signaling a shift in the landscape of American stock car racing.

Harvick, the 2014 NASCAR champion and a veteran of the track, took Zilisch under his wing back in 2021 after recognizing the young driver’s exceptional talent in go-karts. He has since become a pivotal figure in Zilisch’s rise, advocating for his potential to conquer not just NASCAR but even the world of Formula 1. “He has the skill, coachability, and data-driven mindset to make it all the way to Formula 1,” Harvick stated, underscoring Zilisch’s readiness for the challenges ahead.

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Much like Gordon, who burst onto the NASCAR scene in 1993 and clinched his first championship just two years later, Zilisch is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. Harvick recently declared on his Happy Hour podcast, “You’re going to have a new team around him. You’re going to have a lot of challenges. But he is the most polished, most well-rounded young driver that’s come to the Cup Series in a long time, since Jeff Gordon.”

Currently dominating the NASCAR Xfinity Series with an impressive seven wins—doubling the tally of defending champion Justin Allgaier—Zilisch is setting the stage for an explosive entry into the Cup Series next year. He will join Trackhouse Racing, taking over the reins from Daniel Suárez, and will race alongside talents like Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen, although his car number remains under wraps.

Adding to the excitement, Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks has boldly compared Zilisch to four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen. Marks expressed unwavering confidence in Zilisch’s potential to win as a rookie, even as he faces a more competitive Cup Series landscape. “All of those things together, he’s demonstrated in a way that I’ve not ever seen a teenager be able to do before,” Marks said, highlighting Zilisch’s unique blend of talent and tenacity.

For context, Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut at just 17 and quickly became the youngest winner in the sport’s history at 18. Zilisch’s trajectory mirrors this rapid ascent, and if he clinches the Xfinity Series championship—starting with his playoff debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 12—he will join the elite ranks of drivers like Chase Elliott, who won the title in their rookie season.

As the racing world watches with bated breath, Connor Zilisch stands on the brink of greatness. With champions like Harvick and Marks backing him, the future looks incredibly bright for this young prodigy. Will he carve out a legacy that rivals the legends of NASCAR? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the roar of the engines is about to get even louder!

Tags: 2021-nascar-cup-series-championship2025-nascar-xfinity-seriesConnor Zilischjeff-gordonKevin Harvickteam-trackhouse-racing
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