Connor Zilisch to stay with Trackhouse Racing through 2027 amid Hendrick Motorsports rumors

Trackhouse Racing president Justin Marks said the 20‑year‑old driver Connor Zilisch will remain with the team through the end of 2027, emphasizing the team's focus on giving him experience rather than discussing a possible move to Hendrick Motorsports for the 2028 season. Marks highlighted Zilisch’s talent, noting his status as a Red Bull athlete and his “big career” ahead, while stressing that the 2028 window is too far to allocate bandwidth now.

Zilisch, a rookie in the NASCAR Cup Series, has struggled this season, sitting 35th in the standings with multiple DNFs. Meanwhile, Hendrick Motorsports is planning for the retirement of Alex Bowman after 2027 and has reportedly identified Zilisch as a top candidate for the No. 48 Chevrolet seat. Marks affirmed the driver’s commitment to Trackhouse and the team's intent to retain him, underscoring commercial stakes tied to Red Bull’s involvement.