Red Bull Returns to NASCAR, Partners with Trackhouse for van Gisbergen and Zilisch Sponsorship
Red Bull has officially partnered with Trackhouse Racing, marking its return to NASCAR through sponsorship of drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch.
Two Red Bull F1 cars
The partnership includes Red Bull becoming the official energy drink of Trackhouse Racing and primary sponsor for five NASCAR Cup Series races featuring van Gisbergen in the No. 88 Chevrolet. Additionally, Red Bull will sponsor Zilisch's Cup Series debut at Circuit of The Americas on March 2 in the No. 87 Chevrolet.
Van Gisbergen, a Red Bull Athlete since 2016 and three-time Supercars champion, will showcase Red Bull colors at:
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway (March 16)
- Sonoma Raceway (July 13)
- Iowa Speedway (Aug. 3)
- Daytona International Speedway (Aug. 23)
- Kansas Speedway (Sept. 28)
Red Bull's NASCAR Next Gen car
This marks Red Bull's first NASCAR sponsorship since 2011, when Red Bull Racing was dissolved. Trackhouse Racing founder Justin Marks emphasized the significance of partnering with "the greatest motorsport company in the world," highlighting shared values in racing, storytelling, and fan experiences.
Red Bull F1 car racing livery
Zilisch, who became a Red Bull Athlete in August, will balance his full-time position with JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series alongside his Cup Series debut. Both drivers expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, with van Gisbergen noting the familiar connection to Red Bull from his previous racing experience and Zilisch highlighting the increased visibility this brings to NASCAR.
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