Connor Zilisch
Matthews, NC
I love everything about racing – the competition, traveling to different tracks, hanging out with friends and learning to go faster and outrace other drivers. I’ve been racing karts since I was 5 and lots of people have always told me I had potential but having potential and becoming a champion are two different things. Becoming a champion takes hard work, determination and support from lots of other people and great companies like Champion.
I got nicknamed Flipper because I flipped my kart twice in back-to-back sessions in 2013 and once again in 2014. It took me a long time to get my confidence back from the flips, but I kept working and never quit. Things turned around for me in 2017. In October, I became only the 2nd American ever to win the Rok Cup World Championship in Italy against 162 drivers from 31 countries and in November I won the SKUSA SuperNationals race in Vegas - 2 of the biggest, championship level, cadet races in the world. I know I have to keep working hard to become the best I can be and want to race more overseas against the world’s best drivers. Thank you for your support.
Search for A Champion Contest and Sweepstakes. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Contest Entry period starts on November 1, 2017 at 9:01:00 a.m. ET and ends on January 3, 2018 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Public voting and sweepstakes begins January 5, 2018 at 9:01:00 a.m. ET and ends March 23, 2018 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec). Parental consent/age verification required for contest entrants under 13. CONTEST PRIZES: One (1) “On the Track” Grand Prize sponsorship of $50,000 USD; One (1) “In the Garage” Grand Prize sponsorship of $5,000 USD; Ten (10) “On the Track” Runner Up Prizes sponsorship of $5,000; Thirty (30) “On the Track” Finalist Prizes sponsorship of $500 USD; Ten (10) “In the Garage” Finalist Prizes sponsorship of $500 USD. SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES (200): a Champion prize pack, ARV: $24.00 USD. Odds of winning a sweepstakes prize depend on the number of eligible sweepstakes entries received. Void in Quebec and where prohibited. For complete Official Rules and details, click here. Sponsor: Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC, 27300 W 11 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034.