Connor Zilisch to Join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028
Hendrick Motorsports announced that Connor Zilisch will join the team in 2028 after completing his current contract with Trackhouse Racing. Zilisch, a 20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series driver, will take over the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet previously driven by Alex Bowman. The move is a significant one for both Zilisch and Hendrick Motorsports, with the team's owner Rick Hendrick expressing confidence in Zilisch's abilities. Zilisch will remain with Trackhouse Racing until the end of the 2027 season, with his current team expressing both happiness for his opportunity and sadness at his departure.15 sourcesSee all sources