Rick Hendrick catches lightning in a bottle again with Zilisch signing

“I Wouldn’t Be Interested in Selling”: Dale Jr. Outlines ‘Perfect Scenario’ for Trackhouse Racing After Connor Zilisch’s Departure

Trackhouse Racing brought Connor Zilisch into the Cup Series this year in its third car, hoping he would become a star for the team in the years ahead. But after just one more season, he’ll be gone, leaving owner Justin Marks to figure out what to do with the third charter. It’s something Marks didn’t expect to deal with this soon, but Dale Jr. has a solution for the organization. “I would say that the perfect scenario is a two-car team,” the NA…

Connor Zilisch admits loyalty to Justin Marks made Hendrick Motorsports move tough

Connor Zilisch has opened up about the emotional challenge behind his upcoming move to Hendrick Motorsports, revealing that his deep loyalty to Trackhouse Racing co-owner Justin Marks made the decision far from straightforward. The 20-year-old NASCAR rising star is set to join Hendrick Motorsports for the 2028 Cup Series season, leaving Trackhouse at the end of 2027 after a breakthrough tenure with the team. In a recent virtual press conference,…

Hendrick Motorsports inks Connor Zilisch to take over the #48 car in 2028 - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

Hendrick Motorsports has signed driver Connor Zilisch to a multi-year deal to take over the iconic #48 Chevrolet in the Nascar Cup Series by the 2028 season. Current driver Alex Bowman will be retiring after the 2027 season. Zilisch currently drives the #88 car for Trackhouse Racing, where he will remain through next season. The #48 car was driven to a series-tying seven championships by Jimmie Johnson. The post Hendrick Motorsports inks Connor …

Rick Hendrick catches lightning in a bottle again with Zilisch signing

Rick Hendrick found himself in a familiar spot when it came to signing Connor Zilisch.“It was just like Jeff Gordon when I saw [him] in Atlanta,” Hendrick said Tuesday.Gordon’s story, of course, goes that Hendrick saw the talented young driver making laps and was confident there was something there. However,...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn't sure on Trackhouse's next move after Connor Zilisch departure - RAW CHILI

Trackhouse Racing has to make some plans for the future following the move of Connor Zilisch, who is set to leave Trackhouse and join Hendrick Motorsports at

Connor Zilisch couldn’t say ‘no’ to a Cup ride at Hendrick Motorsports

Loyalty means a great deal to Connor Zilisch but this is Hendrick Motorsports.The 20-year-old is trudging along through a challenging Cup Series rookie season with Trackhouse Racing but already knows where he is going after that first contract expires after next season -- the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet.It is a unique scenario because Rick Hendrick has coveted Zilisch ever since last season ...Keep reading