Trackhouse Racing star Connor Zilisch is rumored to be one of many favorites to affix Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Group proprietor Justin Marks not too long ago commented on Zilisch’s future amid the HMS rumors.
Regardless of a tumultuous rookie Cup Sequence season, Zilisch is seen as one of many future stars of the inventory automotive racing world. With rumors of Hendrick Motorsports’ curiosity within the 20-year-old, the Trackhouse proprietor spoke about his driver’s future on SiriusXM.
“He is most likely coveted by everyone. He is a really proficient driver. He is a really good younger man. He is bought an enormous profession in entrance of him. And I believe for us, we’re dedicated to Connor; Connor is dedicated to us by way of the tip of 2027. And 2028, though it’s going to be right here rapidly, is somewhat too far-off I believe for us to be spending lots of bandwidth on in the meanwhile,” mentioned Justin Marks
“As a result of what we’re attempting to unravel for proper now’s get him the expertise, get him snug. We have an ideal relationship with Pink Bull and lots of our different companions on the Chevrolet that he drives, and it is vital for us to be executing on the settlement and the connection and partnership that we’ve got now,” the Trackhouse proprietor added.
Hendrick Motorsports’ Alex Bowman has confirmed his exit from the staff after the 2027 season, making the No. 48 Chevrolet out there for the 2028 season. Final yr’s Xfinity Sequence (now O’Reilly) runner-up Connor Zilisch is rumored to be Bowman’s alternative.
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After a powerful 2025 marketing campaign, Zilisch bought the full-time Cup Sequence drive with Trackhouse for this season. Whereas the No. 88 Chevrolet driver has proven glimpses of his potential, the outcomes have not been in his favor.
Zilisch was within the lead of the race at Coronado when he was crashed out by Austin Hill throughout a restart. Being a Chevrolet driver, the transition from Trackhouse to HMS is sensible. Additionally, being simply 20 years outdated means he is an ideal possibility for HMS’ future as Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott are already over 30.
Kevin Harvick On Corey Day’s NASCAR Future If Hendrick Motorsports Indicators Connor Zilisch
Could 10, 2026; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Connor Zilisch (88) races in the course of the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen Worldwide. Necessary Credit score: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Photos
Corey Day is already within the HMS system driving for the O’Reilly staff, presently sitting P5 within the standings. Nonetheless, Day probably is not prepared for the full-time Cup drive, and with Connor Zilisch being rumored as Bowman’s alternative, Kevin Harvick got here out and puzzled in regards to the attainable future possibility for Day’s future.
“That is an ideal query, as a result of Corey Day is in that 17 automotive and he is within the Hendrick system. He is within the door already, and it does not seem like he is prepared but to have the ability to go within the Cup automotive,” mentioned Kevin Harvick (by way of SPEED)
“We hear lots of rumors that he may probably go into a special automotive to get some expertise on the Cup aspect. So it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see if Corey Day is positioned at a Spire or someplace that he has the chance to get some laps and see if he is prepared,” he added.
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Corey Day having pushed for Spire Motorsports within the Truck sequence and ARCA, Harvick suggesting a Cup drive with them sooner or later holds weight.
