Connor Zilisch to drive No. 48 for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Connor Zilisch will take over the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2028. At 20 years old, he will become the 76th different driver to use the iconic number in Cup history. The No. 48 has a storied legacy, primarily associated with Jimmie Johnson, who won seven championships and 83 races in the car. Alex Bowman, who drove the No. 48 after Johnson, has six victories in this vehicle and plans to retire after the 2027 season. Zilisch looks to continue the historic legacy of this number in future competitions.
- •Zilisch begins driving the No. 48 in 2028.
- •The No. 48 has had 75 drivers prior to Zilisch.
- •Jimmie Johnson won seven championships in the No. 48.
- •Alex Bowman has six victories in the No. 48.
- •Bowman intends to retire after the 2027 season.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — The History of the No. 48 in The NASCAR Cup Series
"Connor Zilisch is set to take over the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2028. The 20-year-old will become the 76th different driver in Cup history to have the iconic number on the doors…
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