CONCORD, N.C. – Trackhouse Racing announced today that Roto-Rooter has joined the team as part of a multi-year, multi-race agreement and will be the Official Plumbing Installation, Repair and Replacement Services Company of Trackhouse Racing.
The relationship with Roto-Rooter and Connor Zilisch dates back to October 2024 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway when the young driver made his third career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start with JR Motorsports (JRM).
“We’re really looking forward to taking the next step into the Cup Series with Connor and Trackhouse Racing,” said Thad Reinhard, President of Roto-Rooter Corporation. “
In 2025, Zilisch and Roto-Rooter teamed up to win a thrilling O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. He held off Trackhouse Racing teammate Shane van Gisbergen to win the 79-lap event. Zilisch grabbed the lead for the final time on lap 48 and held on for the next 32 laps, despite intense pressure and a friendly nudge or two from van Gisbergen. Zilisch won his first NASCAR series race at Sonoma and led the most laps (four times for 46 laps).
“It’s awesome to continue the relationship with Roto-Rooter into the Cup Series,” said NASCAR Cup Series Rookie, Zilisch. “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 on-track Cup Series debut with Trackhouse Racing and Zilisch in April at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway as part of a unique doubleheader. In addition to Roto-Rooter’s Cup debut on April 12, the company will also serve as primary sponsor for Zilisch in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on April 11 with JRM at the .533-mile concrete oval.
About Roto-Rooter:
Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is the largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning and water cleanup services in North America. Roto-Rooter operates
Residential and commercial customers can leave plumbing to the pros at Roto-Rooter. A 90-year legacy of doing the job right has built a reputation of quality, efficiency, and trustworthiness. Most Roto-Rooter locations provide emergency services, no-hassle guarantees, and customer financing options. Call Roto-Rooter, that’s the name, and away go troubles down the drain!
About Trackhouse Racing:
After retiring from a successful driving career in NASCAR and sports cars, St. Louis native Justin Marks, 44, formed the Nashville, Tennessee based Trackhouse Entertainment Group in 2020 to create a racing brand that transcends motorsports. Since taking to the track in 2021 as a single car team, Trackhouse Racing has grown to three full-time Cup teams with drivers Ross Chastain, Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen. Trackhouse boasts several victories in its young existence, has created a sophisticated social and digital program with an international flavor, and has attracted significant corporate support from some of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Trackhouse Racing joined the MotoGP grid in 2024, bringing an American team back to the pinnacle of international motorcycle racing for the first time in over a decade, fielding Aprilia motorcycles. Also, in 2024, Avenue Sports Fund acquired a significant minority stake in Trackhouse Entertainment Group.
In 2025, Chastain and van Gisbergen captured six wins in the Cup Series. Chastain’s victory in May at Charlotte and van Gisbergen’s wins in Mexico City, Chicago, Sonoma, Watkins Glen and Charlotte Roval pushed Trackhouse Racing’s victory total to 14 since forming in 2021. Connor Zilisch, Trackhouse Racing’s newest full-time Cup driver, won 10 times for JR Motorsports in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2025 and made three Cup Series starts for Trackhouse Racing. Spaniard Raul Fernandez and Japanese rider Ai Ogura competes for Trackhouse Racing in MotoGP. Fernandez secured the Trackhouse MotoGP team’s first win at the Australian Grand Prix in October.