CONCORD, N.C. — Trackhouse Racing announced Roto-Rooter has joined the team as part of a multi-year, multi-race agreement and will be the Official Plumbing Installation, Repair and Replacement Services Company of Trackhouse Racing.
The relationship with Roto-Rooter and Connor Zilisch dates back to October 2024 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway when the young driver made his third NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start with JR Motorsports (JRM).
“We’re really looking forward to taking the next step into the Cup Series with Connor and Trackhouse Racing,” said Thad Reinhard, President of Roto-Rooter Corporation. “Connor has been a great representative for Roto-Rooter the past two seasons at JR Motorsports. He’s a great young kid and incredibly talented behind the wheel. We feel very fortunate to have this opportunity and we’re all excited for the 2026 season.”
In 2025, Zilisch and Roto-Rooter teamed up to win a thrilling O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. He held off Trackhouse Racing teammate Shane van Gisbergen to win the 79-lap event. Zilisch grabbed the lead for the final time on lap 48 and held on for the next 32 laps, despite intense pressure and a friendly nudge or two from van Gisbergen. Zilisch won his first NASCAR series race at Sonoma and led the most laps (four times for 46 laps).
“It’s awesome to continue the relationship with Roto-Rooter into the Cup Series,” said Zilisch. “I’ve met a lot of great people with the company over the last two years. The win at Sonoma was really cool, and I remember how excited everyone from Roto-Rooter was in victory lane after the race. I can’t wait to grow that relationship this season.”
Roto-Rooter will make its on-track Cup Series debut with Trackhouse Racing and Zilisch in April at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway as part of a unique doubleheader. In addition to Roto-Rooter’s Cup debut on April 12, the company will also serve as primary sponsor for Zilisch in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on April 11 with JRM at the .533-mile concrete oval.
