Trackhouse Racing's Triumphant Weekend: Pole Position, Xfinity Series Win, and Owner's Podium Finish

Trackhouse Racing, the NASCAR team co-owned by Justin Marks, Pitbull, and Avenue Sports Fund, has had a weekend to remember at Watkins Glen International. From Ross Chastain's pole position finish to Connor Zilisch's historic Xfinity Series debut win and Justin Marks' own podium finish in the retired drivers' race, the team has plenty to celebrate as they look ahead to the second playoff race of the season.

Trackhouse Racing Dominates the Weekend at Watkins Glen

Chastain Clinches Pole Position, Suarez Secures Top-10 Finish

The weekend couldn't have started on a better note for Trackhouse Racing. Ross Chastain, the team's star driver, clinched the pole position at Watkins Glen International, edging out Martin Truex Jr. and Shane van Gisbergen. Chastain's time of 1:12.130 was notably faster than the veteran Truex, showcasing the team's impressive performance on the challenging road course. With the pole position, Chastain will have a significant advantage going into the 2024 Go Bowling at The Glen race, as starting at the front of the grid will give him the best opportunity to secure his first win of the season.Chastain's teammate, Daniel Suarez, also had an impressive outing, finishing in eighth place. This strong result from both drivers has given Trackhouse Racing president Justin Marks plenty to look forward to in the upcoming playoff race.

Zilisch Wins Xfinity Series Debut in Dramatic Fashion

The weekend's highlight, however, was the performance of Trackhouse Racing's development driver, Connor Zilisch. The 18-year-old racing prodigy made history by winning his debut Xfinity Series race on the 2.45-mile road course. Zilisch joined an exclusive list of drivers, including Dale Earnhardt Sr., Ty Gibbs, and Kurt Busch, who have won an Xfinity Series race on their debut.Finishing in pole position and driving with maturity beyond his years, Zilisch managed to stretch his fuel beyond the double overtime to secure the victory. This impressive performance has solidified Zilisch's status as a future star in NASCAR's second tier, and he will be joining JR Motorsports as a full-time driver in 2025.

Marks Celebrates Team's Achievements in Mock 'Emergency Press Conference'

Trackhouse Racing president Justin Marks took to social media to host a mock 'emergency press conference' to recap the team's achievements at Watkins Glen. Marks expressed his pride in the team's performance, saying, "Saturday up here at Watkins Glen, Ross Chastain on the pole, Daniel Suarez starts eighth. Unbelievable opportunity to win this race tomorrow. What can we say about Connor Zilisch? First Xfinity race, on the pole, leads a bunch of laps, wins the race through a bunch of adversity. We've got a future star in Connor. Really really proud of Trackhouse, proud of every man or woman who works in this company today, because we really showed what we're made of."To cap off the perfect weekend, Marks revealed that he had also finished third in a race meant for retired drivers, an impressive achievement for someone who has competed in only six Cup Series races in four years. This added to the team's overall success and demonstrated Marks' continued involvement in the sport, even as a team owner.

Marks Reflects on Trackhouse Racing's Approach to NASCAR Ownership

Trackhouse Racing has always had a forward-thinking outlook when it comes to their views on NASCAR ownership. Recently, Marks was one of the 13 team owners who chose to sign the recent charter agreement proposal, which had been a subject of negotiation for over two years.Expressing his views on the agreement, Marks said, "There are things in the agreement that I really like, that are going to be very, very helpful to us. There are things in the agreement that are different from the way that I would have wanted them to end up, there are going to be some challenges. I think it's just both sides trying to get the best deal for them as possible, obviously, and there's a lot of consensus in the group that this is probably where we're going to end up and where we're going to net out."While 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are the only two NASCAR teams that have not signed the agreement yet, Trackhouse Racing and Justin Marks have embraced the new charter agreement, seeing it as a positive step forward for the team's future in the sport.