Three different paths. One dream.
NASCAR’s “RISING” docuseries returns for a second season, offering an all-access look at three of the sport’s emerging stars as they navigate pivotal moments in their careers on and off the track.
Season 2 follows NASCAR Cup Series drivers Connor Zilisch and Carson Hocevar, along with NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Brenden “Butterbean” Queen. The four-episode season will unfold monthly from August through November, beginning with a Zilisch-focused premiere, live now.
RISING: Catch up on Season 1
The series brings fans beyond the weekly results and inside the personalities, challenges and ambitions shaping the next generation of NASCAR talent.
New episodes will debut on Xumo Play on the first Thursday of each month. Each installment will also be released on NASCAR’s YouTube channel 14 days after its Xumo Play premiere.
“RISING” Season 2 schedule
- Episode 1 – Thursday, Aug. 6: Connor Zilisch
- Episode 2 – Thursday, Sept. 3: Brenden “Butterbean” Queen
- Episode 3 – Thursday, Oct. 1: Carson Hocevar
- Episode 4 – Thursday, Nov. 5: All three drivers
Watch “RISING” Season 2 on Xumo Play here.
Check back throughout the season for each new episode and additional coverage of Zilisch, Queen and Hocevar.
Episode 1
Before Zilisch’s rise into the NASCAR Cup Series, he grew up racing go-karts — and earned quite the nickname, as detailed by family members. Watch the clip here:
In the midst of a difficult rookie season, Zilisch is just hoping to have clean races. Ride along as he drives the track, breaking down his weekly thought process:
