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Connor Zilisch signs multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports has signed 20-year-old driver Connor Zilisch to a multi-year agreement to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet beginning in the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season. Zilisch, currently a rookie with Trackhouse Racing, will replace Alex Bowman, who announced his retirement from full-time racing following the 2027 season.
Zilisch has been a highly touted prospect, having previously secured the regular season championship in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2025. While his current Cup Series rookie campaign has faced challenges, including several DNFs, Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expressed high confidence in Zilisch’s talent and character.
The move also secures the continued involvement of Ally Financial, which has served as the primary sponsor for the No. 48 car since 2019. Zilisch will remain with Trackhouse Racing through the end of the 2027 season before making the transition to Hendrick Motorsports.
Entities
Alex Bowman · Ally Financial · Connor Zilisch · Hendrick Motorsports · Trackhouse Racing
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Connor Zilisch signed a multi-year contract with Hendrick Motorsports. wtop.com · speedwaymedia.com · theracingexperts.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Zilisch will begin driving the No. 48 Chevrolet for the team in 2028. wtop.com · speedwaymedia.com · theracingexperts.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing at the end of the 2027 season. wtop.com · theracingexperts.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 2028 season will mark the 10th year of Ally Financial as the primary sponsor of the No. 48 team. speedwaymedia.com · theracingexperts.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Connor Zilisch is currently a driver for Trackhouse Racing. wtop.com · theracingexperts.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Zilisch will replace Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car. wtop.com · theracingexperts.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Ally Financial will continue as the primary sponsor of the No. 48 team. wtop.com · speedwaymedia.com · theracingexperts.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Connor Zilisch is 20 years old. wtop.com · speedwaymedia.com · theracingexperts.com · www.nytimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com