Connor Zilisch to drive No. 48 for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal to join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028, where he will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet. Zilisch's move comes as he replaces Alex Bowman, who is set to retire from full-time NASCAR competition. This signing positions Zilisch at one of the most successful teams in NASCAR history, with Ally serving as the primary sponsor for the upcoming season. Zilisch is currently in his rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series, marking a significant step in his racing career.
- •Zilisch will drive for Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2028.
- •He replaces retiring driver Alex Bowman.
- •The No. 48 Chevrolet will continue with Ally as a sponsor.
- •Zilisch is currently a rookie in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Connor Zilisch to drive the No. 48 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Connor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, No. 48 car for 2028 NASCAR Cup season
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Hendrick Motorsports hires NASCAR's top youngster as Alex Bowman replacement
- 4:15 PMFox Sports — Connor Zilisch Signs Multi-year Deal With Hendrick Motorsports - FOX Sports
- 4:15 PMMotorsport.com — Connor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 in multi-year deal
- 4:15 PMRacer — Zilisch to drive No. 48 for Hendrick from 2028
"NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has locked in his future at the top level of stock car racing, and that will take him to the most successful team in NASCAR history. In 2028, Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Alex Bowman after he retires from full-time NASCAR competition. He will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for HMS and Ally will serve as the full-season ...Keep reading
"Connor Zilisch and Hendrick Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to put the 20-year-old driver in the No. 48 car for the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season.
"The 2028 silly season is already underway in NASCAR. Connor Zilisch will leave Trackhouse for Hendrick Motorsports to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 7:15 PMNASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028
The 2028 silly season is already underway in NASCAR. Connor Zilisch will leave Trackhouse for Hendrick Motorsports to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 6:04 PMConnor Zilisch to drive the No. 48 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028
Zilisch, a 20-year-old rookie currently driving for Trackhouse Racing, will replace Alex Bowman behind the wheel.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:58 PMConnor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, No. 48 car for 2028 NASCAR Cup season
Connor Zilisch and Hendrick Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to put the 20-year-old driver in the No. 48 car for the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:21 PMHendrick Motorsports hires NASCAR's top youngster as Alex Bowman replacement
Connor Zilisch is on his way to NASCAR's winningest Cup Series team. He'll succeed Alex Bowman in the No. 48 Chevrolet in 2028.
- Fox SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:15 PMConnor Zilisch Signs Multi-year Deal With Hendrick Motorsports - FOX Sports
A moment he's dreamed about for years, Connor Zilisch has signed a deal with one of NASCAR's most successful teams.
- Motorsport.comAug 17, 2026, 4:15 PMConnor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 in multi-year deal
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has locked in his future at the top level of stock car racing, and that will take him to the most successful team in NASCAR history. In 2028, Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Alex Bowman after he retires from full-time NASCAR competition. He will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for HMS and Ally will serve as the full-season ...Keep reading
- RacerAug 17, 2026, 4:15 PMZilisch to drive No. 48 for Hendrick from 2028
Connor Zilisch will replace the retiring Alex Bowman in the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet starting from 2028.
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