Connor Zilisch Pulls Off Third Straight OReilly Victory At The Glen

Published: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:58 am

Zilisch Secures Victory at The Glen, Despite Truck Series Setback

Watkins Glen, NY - Connor Zilisch, a 19-year-old driver, celebrated a hard-fought victory on Saturday, winning the O'Reilly race. This win comes after a near miss in Friday's Truck Series race, where he finished second. Zilisch is attempting a challenging triple-header of races this weekend.

Starting the race in 17th position, Zilisch initially dropped to 18th in the first stage. However, he demonstrated a strong comeback in the second stage. In the final stage, he overcame an 18-second deficit to Jesse Love, ultimately securing the win with a last-lap pass, finishing with a 0.262-second lead.

Taylor Gray finished in third place, with Ross Chastain and Brandon Jones rounding out the top five. Other drivers in the top ten included Brent Crews, Parker Retzlaff, Shane van Gisbergen, Austin Green, and Justin Allgaier.

In Friday's Truck Series race, Zilisch lost to Kaden Honeycutt. Zilisch, who started fifth, fell to 11th in the first stage. Honeycutt, after a penalty, started the final stage from the back of the field but managed to overtake Zilisch and win with a 0.902-second advantage. Zilisch expressed disappointment with the outcome, citing an "unfortunate" end to the race.

BNN's Perspective:

Zilisch's performance this weekend highlights the unpredictable nature of racing. While the victory at The Glen is a significant achievement, the Truck Series loss underscores the fine margins that often determine success in motorsports. It will be interesting to see how Zilisch performs in his upcoming Cup Series race.

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