JR Motorsports team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has made a big claim about his NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Connor Zilisch 's future, stating that he could be a "big star" in the sport and help it reach places where it hasn't been yet.

The 19-year-old driver won the regular season Xfinity Series championship in recent weeks, despite a collarbone injury that occurred due to a fall in victory lane. Given his strong performance, Zilisch secured a full-time Cup Series seat with Trackhouse Racing starting next year.

His achievements have had the NASCAR community talking about him, considering his 15 top-five finishes and nine victories in the regular season. The momentum could see him win the championship. Dale Jr. believes Zilisch has the potential to become a NASCAR star and elevate the

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