Trackhouse Racing continues to make waves both on and off the racetrack.
The organization’s digital creative team has earned two Emmy nominations from the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its original video project, More Than a Number: The Legacy of NASCAR’s Next Chapter, which revealed Trackhouse Racing’s 2026 vehicle number lineup.
The video, which debuted in November 2025, received nominations in the following categories:
Sports Story – Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)Editor – Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
The Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ross Chastain – No. 1 ChevroletBusch Light Apple Returns at Kansas SpeedwayWeekend NotesBusch Light Apple Returns: After overwhelming fan demand, Busch Light Apple is officially back, and Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet will feature a special red paint scheme that mirrors the iconic can design and “Race for the Mountains” branding.Busch Light Apple Sweepstakes: Busch Light and Trackhouse Racing are offering fans a chance to live out a NASCAR dream, including a one-day contract with Trackhouse Racing, a trip to the team shop, and more.No Purchase NecessaryOpen to U.S. residents (excluding MD), ages 21+Runs April 13–30, 2026Details: https://busch.com/buschlightapplesweepstakesKansas Performance: Chastain will make his 15th Cup start at Kansas Speedway. Since joining Trackhouse Racing, he has scored four top-10s, including a victory in September 2024, leading 52 laps to claim his fifth career Cup win.Meet & Greet:Autographs: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. local, Trackhouse merchandise hauler (wristband required)Q&A: 10:00 a.m. local, NASCAR Experience Stage (Fan Midway)New Crew Chief: Brandon McSwain begins his first full season atop the pit box for Chastain after joining Trackhouse in December.Last Weekend at Bristol: Chastain qualified sixth and raced inside the top 10 early before finishing 20th.Chastain on Kansas Speedway
“Although Kansas is a mile-and-a-half, it’s one of one. The surface has stayed incredibly smooth despite harsh winters. Winning there feels special, especially being around ag land. As the son of a farmer, it feels like home.”
“For me, I run the top. When in doubt, run the top in Kansas.”
Connor Zilisch – No. 88 Choice Privileges ChevroletWeekend NotesCup Debut at Kansas: Zilisch will make his first Cup Series start at Kansas Speedway and his 12th career Cup start overall.Momentum from Bristol: Zilisch earned his first win of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season last weekend at Bristol, passing Kyle Larson with seven laps to go.Kansas Track Record:Two NOAPS starts at KansasTwo top-five finishesRunner-up in September 20253.0 average finishARCA Experience: Finished second in the 2024 ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas.Crew Chief Update: Randall Burnett leads the No. 88 team in his first season with Trackhouse Racing.Fan Appearance: Zilisch will sign autographs Sunday at 9:50 a.m. local time at the Trackhouse hauler (wristband required).Zilisch on Kansas
“Kansas is one of my favorite racetracks. You can run so many different lanes. I finished second there last year in the O’Reilly race, and I’m hoping we can contend for the win this weekend.”
“You have to run high at some point, and I’m sure I’ll be up against the wall eventually.”
Shane van Gisbergen – No. 97 ChevroletWeekend NotesThird Kansas Start: Van Gisbergen will make his third Cup start at Kansas, having improved from 20th (Spring 2025) to a 10th-place finish last fall, his first oval top-10.Playoff Positioning: Enters Kansas 16th in points, just 15 markers behind the top-15 cutoff.Bristol Recovery: After an early spin and lengthy repairs, SVG finished 34th at Bristol.Runaway Kiwi Documentary: A SafetyCulture-produced documentary, Runaway Kiwi, chronicles van Gisbergen’s rise from New Zealand to NASCAR’s elite.Meaning of No. 97: The number carries personal and professional significance dating back to his Australian Supercars career, where he earned 80 wins and three championships.Fan Appearances:Trackhouse Hauler: Sunday, 9:50 a.m. localCasey’s Storefront (Kansas City, KS): Saturday, 11 a.m. localVan Gisbergen on Kansas
“I really like Kansas. You can run all over the track and search for speed. We were getting better late last season, and I’m hoping for another good result this weekend.”
“It’s really just time and experience. Going back to these tracks for the third or fourth time makes a huge difference.”