| Primary Partnership Includes Five Races With Shane van Gisbergenand Connor Zilisch’s NASCAR Cup Series Debut at COTA |
| CONCORD, N.C. – Trackhouse Racing announced today that Red Bull will serve as the official energy drink of Trackhouse Racing and the primary partner on Shane van Gisbergen’s No. 88 Chevrolet in five NASCAR Cup Series races as well as the Cup Series debut of 18-year-old Connor Zilisch who will drive the No. 87 Red Bull Chevrolet at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on March 2.“It’s an incredible chapter in the history of Trackhouse Racing to welcome Red Bull back to NASCAR,” said Trackhouse founder and owner Justin Marks. “Red Bull is one of the most powerful brands in the world and it’s an honor for us to embark on a partnership with such an iconic company.“ Red Bull and Trackhouse share a passion for racing, stories, and memorable experiences. This is a huge win for our sport and a moment that will resonate with the millions of NASCAR fans around the world. I’m thrilled for Connor, Shane, and every member of Trackhouse to partner with who I consider to be the greatest motorsport company in the world. We are more than honored to welcome Red Bull to the Trackhouse Racing family.” |
| Van Gisbergen has been a Red Bull Athlete since 2016 when the Auckland, New Zealand native raced in the Supercars series where he won titles in 2016, 2021 and 2022 and scored 78 wins and 47 pole positions making him the fourth most successful driver in series history. He also won the Bathurst 1000 in 2020 and 2022. He made his NASCAR debut at the Chicago Street Race in 2023 as part of Trackhouse Racing’s PROJECT91 program Marks created to give international racing stars an opportunity in NASCAR. Van Gisbergen took advantage, becoming the first driver in 60 years to win his Cup Series debut. That victory led to Van Gisbergen moving to America as a Trackhouse Development driver and competing for Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series where he won three times in 2024. In 2025, he embarks on his rookie year in the Cup Series. Van Gisbergen will drive the familiar Red Bull paint scheme at the March 16 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, July 13 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Aug. 3 Iowa Speedway, Aug. 23 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and Sept. 28 at Kansas Speedway “I have enjoyed a lot of new experiences and met a lot of new people since coming to NASCAR but it is nice to be joined by Red Bull who has been a big supporter of mine for many years back home,” said Van Gisbergen. “I’d love nothing more than to give Red Bull a victory as a way to thank them for joining myself, Connor and Trackhouse Racing.”Zilisch, a Trackhouse Racing development driver, stormed onto the racing scene in 2024 compiling an impressive resume that includes winning his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Watkins Glen International plus two Craftsman Truck Series poles, victories at the Rolex 24 in Daytona, the Twelve Hours of Sebring, four ARCA races and a CARS Tour event. Zilisch is racing full-time in the Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports. He already has a relationship with Red Bull when the company selected him as a Red Bull Athlete in August.“I was surprised when they presented me my Red Bull helmet and hat last summer and doubly surprised when they told me I would make my Cup debut in the No. 87 with a Red Bull paint scheme,” said Zilisch, who joined Van Gisbergen in a social media video released today announcing the race sponsorship and new partnership with Trackhouse Racing.“Red Bull is going to bring a lot more eyes to NASCAR and I think everyone will win when that happens.” For more information, photography and footage, visit redbullcontentpool.com. |
| ABOUT RED BULL:Red Bull® Energy Drink is available in over 172 countries worldwide and more than 9.8 billion cans of Red Bull were consumed last year, more than three billion of those in the U.S. alone. Red Bull Energy Drink’s signature 8.4 fl. oz. contains 80 mg of caffeine, about the same amount as in a home-brewed cup of coffee. For more information, visit energydrink-us.redbull.com. ABOUT TRACKHOUSE RACING: After retiring from a driving career in NASCAR and sports cars, Justin Marks, 43, formed the Nashville, Tennessee-based Trackhouse Entertainment Group in 2020 to create a racing brand that transcends motorsports. Trackhouse Racing took to the track in 2021 with driver Daniel Suárez and began a partnership with international superstar entertainer Pitbull who has elevated Trackhouse’s presence through inclusion in songs, music videos and named his 2023 album “Trackhouse.”Midway through the 2021 season, the organization purchased the NASCAR assets of Chip Ganassi Racing and began the 2022 season as a two-car team operating out of its Concord, North Carolina race shop with Suárez and Ross Chastain as drivers. Chastain gave the organization its first victory at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas in March, while Suárez became the first Mexican driver to win a Cup race when he won at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway in June. In July 2023, New Zealander Shane van Gisbergen won the inaugural Chicago Street race in his first start driving for Trackhouse’s PROJECT91 program Marks created to offer NASCAR opportunities to international driving stars. Trackhouse owns eight Cup Series victories since its inception.In 2024, Trackhouse Racing joined the MotoGP grid bringing an American team back to the pinnacle of motorcycle racing for the first time in over a decade and announced the Avenue Sports Fund had acquired a significant minority stake in Trackhouse Entertainment Group. Trackhouse Racing acquired a third charter and will run Van Gisbergen fulltime in 2025 joining Suárez and Chastain on the grid. The team also signed 18-year-old Connor Zilisch who will compete full-time in the Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports and made his Cup debut at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas in March.### |
