CONCORD, N.C. — Trackhouse Racing announced today the extension of apparel partner Jockey International, the omnipresent brand synonymous with comfort, quality and trust, for the 2026 season.
The apparel brand, celebrating its 150th year in 2026, first began the partnership with Trackhouse Racing in 2022 and will maintain its position as a multi-race primary partner and continue to outfit Trackhouse Racing employees with wearables for the season.
The Kenosha, Wis.-based company will adorn Ross Chastian’s No. 1 Chevrolet and Connor Zilisch’s No. 88 Chevrolet for select races in 2026.
“We are pumped to be back with Trackhouse Racing for the 2026 season as we celebrate our 150th anniversary,” said Matthew Waller, director of PR & partnerships, Jockey. “This is a collaborative relationship driven by performance, innovation and purpose – qualities that brought our two brands together in 2022. The outlook on this season is very promising for Trackhouse and we are excited to see both Ross and Connor drive their Jockey Chevrolet to victory lane.”
Chastain took Jockey to victory lane last year at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway for the season’s longest race, Coca-Cola 600. He started from the back and drove to the front in a thrilling finish to become the first person to win the prestigious race after starting last.
“It was fun to get Jockey into victory lane last year at Charlotte,” said Chastain. “They’ve been on my car for several years and I’m excited to work with them again this year as they celebrate 150 years. I’m looking forward to the exciting things they have planned for this season. I have no idea what they are going to ask me, or my pit crew, to wear next.”
The 2026 season marks the first year Cup Series rookie, Zilisch, will wheel a Jockey branded Chevrolet. Jockey will have a special livery marking the milestone in the company’s history driven by Zilisch at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15.
The 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season was remarkably successful for Zilisch. He finished second in the final driver standings and racked up 10 victories in 32 starts, including nine wins in the last 18 races.
Zilisch became the first driver to win the regular season championship despite missing a race. His four consecutive victories tied him for most consecutive victories all-time in the series with Sam Ard and Noah Gragson. Zilisch also set the rookie record for most top-five finishes (20) and most races led (27).
“I’m looking forward to driving the Jockey 150 anniversary car in Las Vegas,” said 19-year-old Zilisch. “I’ve seen some of the campaigns Jockey has worked on with Ross, Justin and the pit crew guys in their underwear which are pretty funny. This is a big year in my career and I’m thankful to have the support from a well-known brand like Jockey.”
While Zilisch’s first race of the season in the Jockey livery is Las Vegas in March, Chastain will pilot the Jockey Chevrolet at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on April 26 for the first of multiple races with the apparel brand.
