Roto-Rooter has officially partnered with Connor Zilisch to sponsor him in several races throughout the 2026 racing season. This announcement was made by Trackhouse Racing, which revealed that Roto-Rooter will engage in a multi-year and multi-race agreement, proudly becoming the Official Plumbing Installation, Repair, and Replacement Services Company associated with Trackhouse Racing.
The collaboration between Roto-Rooter and Connor Zilisch actually began back in October 2024 during an event at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida. This was when Zilisch made his third appearance in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series while representing JR Motorsports (JRM).
"We are genuinely excited about advancing into the Cup Series alongside Connor and Trackhouse Racing," expressed Thad Reinhard, the President of Roto-Rooter Corporation. "Connor has been an outstanding ambassador for Roto-Rooter over the past two seasons with JR Motorsports. He is an incredibly talented young driver, and we feel very lucky to seize this opportunity. The anticipation for the upcoming 2026 season is palpable!"
In the previous year, 2025, Zilisch and Roto-Rooter achieved an exhilarating victory in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race held at Sonoma Raceway in California. In this thrilling race, he successfully fended off his Trackhouse Racing teammate, Shane van Gisbergen, to clinch the win after 79 laps. Zilisch took the lead for the final time on lap 48 and managed to maintain it for the remaining 32 laps, despite facing considerable pressure and a friendly nudge or two from van Gisbergen. This victory marked Zilisch’s inaugural win in a NASCAR series race at Sonoma, where he also led for the most laps—46 across four segments.
"It's fantastic to extend our partnership with Roto-Rooter as we transition into the Cup Series," stated Zilisch, who is a rookie in the NASCAR Cup Series. "I've had the privilege of meeting many incredible individuals from the company over the last two years. Winning at Sonoma was such a memorable experience, and I still recall the excitement radiating from the Roto-Rooter team in victory lane afterwards. I am eagerly looking forward to deepening this relationship throughout the season."
Roto-Rooter is set to make its debut on the racetrack in the Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing and Zilisch in April at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. This event will feature a special doubleheader, where not only will Roto-Rooter debut in the Cup Series on April 12, but the company will also serve as the primary sponsor for Zilisch in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on April 11 at the .533-mile concrete oval.
