Connor Zilisch signs multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Connor Zilisch, a 20-year-old rookie in the NASCAR Cup Series, has signed a multi-year contract with Hendrick Motorsports, set to begin in 2028. Zilisch will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, marking his departure from Trackhouse Racing, where he has been since January 2024. Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks expressed mixed emotions about Zilisch's exit, calling it a bittersweet moment while also expressing happiness for the driver’s new opportunity. This move follows Zilisch's consistent performance in his rookie season, establishing him as a promising talent in the series.
- •Connor Zilisch moves to Hendrick Motorsports in 2028.
- •He will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet.
- •Zilisch has been with Trackhouse Racing since January 2024.
- •Justin Marks describes the exit as bittersweet.
- •Zilisch is establishing himself as a significant talent in NASCAR.
- 5:45 PMMotorsport.com — Trackhouse boss Justin Marks reacts to 'bittersweet' exit of Connor Zilisch
"20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports, beginning in 2028. He will pilot the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet and leave Trackhouse Racing in the rearview. His current team hired Zilisch in January of 2024, and has been his only home since joining the Cup Series. "It's a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor ...Keep reading
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