Connor Zilisch is the hottest prospect in NASCAR at the moment, and it’s widely speculated that he could move up to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026. 

The 19-year-old driver seemed to confirm his NASCAR future during a news conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday. 

“Next year, I think my best chance to win a race would be on a road course,” Zilisch said. “The practice starts now, and that’s going to be good for me.”