1,101 miles of racing at Charlotte? Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch try it

Between the Coca-Cola 600 and the Indianapolis 500, , and separated by a number of states.

Nothing compares to that feat, however Trackhouse Racing teammates and try to finish their very own 1,100-mile journey throughout all three nationwide divisions this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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And whereas the occasions are marketed as 600 miles, 300 miles, and 200 miles, the 134-lap Truck race is technically 201 miles, bringing the entire to 1,101. And let’s not neglect the very actual risk for extra time…

Rain might complicate their plans, however Chastain and Zilisch are hoping to participate within the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck races between Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Racing with Trackhouse, JRM, Spire, and NieceConnor Zilisch (left) and Ross Chastain (proper), JR Motorsports

Connor Zilisch (left) and Ross Chastain (proper), JR Motorsports

Together with driving the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing (Jockey x Folds of Honor) Chevrolet within the Coke 600, Chastain will pilot the No. 9 (Carolina Carports) Chevrolet within the O’Reilly race and the No. 45 Niece Motorsports (NC Governor’s Freeway Security Program) Chevrolet within the Truck race.

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As for Zilisch, alongside along with his Sunday drive within the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing (Purple Bull) Chevrolet, he may also drive the No. 1 JR Motorsports (Registix) Chevrolet within the O’Reilly race and the No. 77 Spire Motorsports (Delaware Life) Chevrolet within the Truck race.

Chastain and Zilisch’s Charlotte recordConnor Zilisch hugs Ross Chastain in Victory Lane

Connor Zilisch hugs Ross Chastain in Victory Lane

Chastain is the defending winner of the Coca-Cola 600, driving from final to first in a backup automobile to win the 2025 occasion. No driver has ever carried out that earlier than, and he now hopes to turn into the primary Coke 600 winner to go back-to-back since did it in 2005. Chastain additionally has a Truck win at Charlotte, claiming victory there in 2022. He really made his O’Reilly debut at Charlotte, and his finest O’Reilly end on the monitor is fourth in the course of the 2020 season.

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Zilisch turned the youngest starter in Coca-Cola 600 final yr, making his oval debut within the prestigious race and ending twenty third. He completed second in final yr’s O’Reilly race at Charlotte, however has by no means run a Truck race at Charlotte, so this will likely be a brand new expertise for the 19-year-old as he seeks his first Charlotte win in any of the nationwide divisions.

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