Connor Zilisch has made Dale Earnhardt Jr. a very happy man in 2025. The youngster has secured five wins in the Xfinity Series so far this season for JR Motorsports and is one of the strongest favorites to win the title.

Believe it or not, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has fairly strong ties to the music industry. On top of the occasional appearance in music videos, he's actually helped to produce some music throughout his post-racing career.

Few drivers in the sport of racing can say they've been on the kind of heater that 19-year-old Connor Zilisch has been enjoying over the past nine races in Xfinity. With four wins, three runner-ups and a pair of top-five finishes,