- Connor Zilisch, 20, will leave Trackhouse after 2027 to join Hendrick Motorsports in a multi-year deal to drive the No. 48 — Ally stays on as sponsor.
- He’s set to replace Alex Bowman, who has already announced his retirement after next season.
- Despite 10 O’Reilly Series wins and praise from Rick Hendrick, Zilisch has struggled as a rookie Cup driver (currently 34th), making this a high-profile, long-term bet.
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