Even though you are an upcoming prodigy in motorsports, there is only a handful number of times that teachers will excuse you from school. Teenage champion driver Connor Zilisch seems to have faced a similar dilemma. Juggling mandatory school activities and a hectic NASCAR schedule, Zilisch faces issues with school attendance. As a solution, none other than the Trackhouse Racing owner came to his rescue.

Connor Zilisch saved from school by Justin Marks

The hilarious video posted by Justin Marks tickled X users. In the video, the Trackhouse Racing founder writes a note on a table. In the meantime, Connor Zilisch sits across from him, instructing him about which teacher he will need to address in the letter. Marks justifies the teenager’s absence from school with a simple yet extraordinary reason.

In the note, Marks mentioned that Zilisch was busy winning the Rolex 24 Daytona race.

NASCAR fans were thoroughly amused by this short and funny clip. Some reacted with witty comments: “As a teacher I think you can count it as an excused educational field trip.🧐💯”. Another user provided the possible teacher’s take: “I think his teacher (mom) knows why he was absent…”

Some fans were fascinated about the outcome after Marks’ letter reached the concerned teacher. One user said, “I need to see the teachers/office attendants reaction.” Another user expressed concern: “Are they maybe now good”.

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But why did Justin Marks come to Zilisch’s rescue?

Connor Zilisch may be young, but what he lacks in age, he makes up for in his stellar driving skills. The 17-year-old has won accolades in a ten-year racing career. Starting off professionally in 2021, Zilisch swiftly climbed the ladder. He won the top prize in the Mazda MX-5 Cup scholarship in 2021, claimed Rookie of the Year in 2022, and secured four victories in 2023. 

Justin Marks spotted that spark in him and did not waste time in inducting him into his fold. So on 11th of Jan, the 17-year-old signed a multi-year contract with Trackhouse Racing, becoming a development driver for them. The team owner admitted Zilisch’s talent in a team release, saying, “I have watched Connor grow from a youngster racing go-karts at the Trackhouse Motorplex to an up-close seat as he beat all of us in the Trans-Am race at VIR a few months ago. This kid is an amazing talent who we wanted to be a part of the Trackhouse family.”

While becoming a development driver for a team as significant as Trackhouse Racing is a big deal in itself, this new milestone in the youngster’s career also opens a lot more doors, like potential appearances in a few Truck Series races.

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