NASCAR: Roto-Rooter Teams Up with Zilisch for 2026 Cup Series

In a move that blends high-speed racing with everyday home services, Trackhouse Racing has unveiled a new partnership with Roto-Rooter, the renowned leader in plumbing and drain cleaning. The multi-year, multi-race deal positions Roto-Rooter as the Official Plumbing Installation, Repair and Replacement Services Company for the team, marking an exciting expansion into the NASCAR Cup Series with rising star Connor Zilisch.

–by Mark Cipolloni–

The collaboration isn’t entirely new for Zilisch and Roto-Rooter. Their journey began back in October 2024 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where the young driver made his third career start in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with JR Motorsports (JRM). The partnership gained momentum in 2025, culminating in a memorable victory at Sonoma Raceway. There, Zilisch outdueled his future Trackhouse teammate Shane van Gisbergen in a nail-biting 79-lap race, leading four times for a dominant 46 laps and holding off intense pressure—including a few friendly bumps—to secure his first NASCAR series win.

Thad Reinhard, President of Roto-Rooter Corporation, expressed enthusiasm about elevating the alliance to the Cup level. “We’re really looking forward to taking the next step into the Cup Series with Connor and Trackhouse Racing,” Reinhard said. “Connor has been a great representative for Roto-Rooter the past two seasons at JR Motorsports. He’s a great young kid and incredibly talented behind the wheel. We feel very fortunate to have this opportunity and we’re all excited for the 2026 season.”

For Zilisch, who enters the 2026 season as a NASCAR Cup Series Rookie, the continued support from Roto-Rooter feels like a natural progression. “It’s awesome to continue the relationship with Roto-Rooter into the Cup Series,” Zilisch shared. “I’ve met a lot of great people with the company over the last two years. The win at Sonoma was really cool, and I remember how excited everyone from Roto-Rooter was in victory lane after the race. I can’t wait to grow that relationship this season.”

Roto-Rooter will make its Cup Series on-track debut with Trackhouse and Zilisch during a special doubleheader weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway in April. On April 12, the company’s branding will adorn Zilisch’s car in the Cup race, while also serving as the primary sponsor for his O’Reilly Auto Parts Series entry with JRM on April 11 at the challenging .533-mile concrete oval.

This partnership not only highlights Roto-Rooter’s commitment to innovation and excellence in its industry but also underscores Trackhouse Racing’s strategy of building strong, long-term relationships with sponsors and drivers. As the 2026 season approaches, fans can expect to see more of this dynamic duo pushing the limits on and off the track.