Connor Zilisch, the 19‑year‑old rookie, was caught in two separate incidents within the first ten laps at Michigan International Speedway, giving him a third consecutive finish without completing the race.
The mishap follows a 52‑lap run at the Coca‑Cola 600 two weeks earlier, where Zilisch was collected in an early crash, and a 71‑lap effort at Nashville that ended when a brake‑rotor exploded.
The back‑to‑back DNFs deepen concerns about Zilisch's rookie campaign, leaving him with scant points and increasing pressure on his team to address reliability and avoid further early retirements.
