Hendrick Motorsports has signed Connor Zilisch to a multi-year agreement
Connor Zilisch is expected to be a future NASCAR superstar.
He signed with Trackhouse Racing in 2025 and this season is his first full-time NASCAR Cup Series season with the team. There has been speculation that contract wouldn’t be renewed going forward.
Today, that’s confirmed. Zilisch is heading to Hendrick Motorsports for the 2028 season. He will take over the No. 48 car as Alex Bowman retires from full-time racing following the 2027 season.
Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick.
Connor Zilisch comments
“This is one of those moments you dream about as a kid,” Zilisch said in the team release.
“Hendrick Motorsports has always represented the standard in our sport, and being entrusted to help continue that legacy means everything to me. The chance to drive a Chevrolet for Mr. Hendrick, carry the colors of an incredible partner like Ally and compete alongside some of the best drivers and people in racing is what you work so hard for.”
Zilsch added, I’m grateful for the confidence they’ve shown in me, and it’s my job to prove they made the right decision.”
Rick Hendrick comments
“Connor is a truly gifted young racer,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports.
“His talent behind the wheel is exceptional, but I’m even more impressed by the person he is. When someone with that kind of ability and character becomes available, you do everything you can to bring them into your organization.”
Hendrick added, “We have tremendous confidence in Connor, and we believe he’s the right driver to build on the legacy of the No. 48 Ally team for many years to come.”
Ally comments
“We’ve spent nearly a decade investing in the No. 48’s storied legacy alongside Hendrick Motorsports, and handing the wheel to a driver of Connor’s caliber is such an incredible way to begin another historic chapter,” said Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public relations officer for Ally.
“Connor is an unbelievable talent with the motivation to match, and he understands what it means to represent a brand and a fanbase that care deeply about this car. I’m thrilled to welcome him to the Ally Racing family and cannot wait to do great things together on and off the track.”
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Trackhouse Racing comments
“It’s a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor to get an opportunity that many drivers only dream of,” Team co-owner Justin Marks stated.
“While our goal was always to have him in our cars for the long term, I’m still excited for the opportunity we have with him now and in 2027.”
“At Trackhouse, our mandate remains to work hard, accomplish big things with Connor while we have him, and position this 88 Chevy team to move into the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series ready for a new, inspiring and talented driver that will author the next chapter in this amazing book we are writing. But not yet.”
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