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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConnor Zilisch tested the Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R at Daytona. Image: \tLumen Digital Agency\/Brandon Badraoui<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConnor Zilisch tested the Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R at Daytona. Image: \tLumen Digital Agency\/Brandon Badraoui<\/p>\n
Zilisch will join Earl Bamber, Jack Atiken, and Frederik Vesti in the Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R backed by Whelen Engineering.<\/p>\n
Bamber is a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and has stood on the Daytona 24 podium three times.<\/p>\n
Formula 1 grand prix starter Aitken is also a Daytona 24 podium finisher, claiming second with the Whelen crew in 2024.<\/p>\n
Vesti reached Formula 2 and was a Formula 1 test driver for Mercedes before turning his attention to sports car racing.<\/p>\n
Zilisch, who will step up to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2026, recently tested the Whelen Cadillac Hypercar at Daytona.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited to be with Action Express Racing for the Rolex 24 At Daytona,\u201d said Zilisch.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Rolex 24 is one of my favorite races and I\u2019m thrilled to be with one of the best teams in the IMSA paddock.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very thankful to everyone at GM and Cadillac Racing for their help in making this happen. This is such a cool opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had a solid test in November at Daytona. I really enjoyed working with all the guys on the Whelen team and can\u2019t wait to get back there for the race.\u201d<\/p>\n
Zilisch has two previous Daytona starts, winning on his LMP2 class debut with Era Motorsports.<\/p>\n
He joined Shane van Gisbergen, Scott McLaughlin, and Ben Keating in a TF Sport-run Trackhouse Racing entry this year, where the quarter finished ninth in GTD Pro.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the recent Daytona test, Zilisch was wowed by the GTP class Cadillac.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was awesome,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cVery different, but at the same time similar to things I\u2019ve driven in the past.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s kind of a mixture between the LMP2 car and the Corvette GT3 that I drove this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cA little heavier than the P2. More power, really cool.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of new controls and things that I have to learn, and it was a lot of fun getting to feel it out and just run a lot of laps.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Daytona 24 at Daytona International Speedway takes place on January 22-25.<\/p>\n
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