Connor Zilisch to Race for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

by Reid Scearce

Connor Zilisch to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Learn more about this NASCAR Cup Series news from last week.

Connor Zilisch to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Learn more about this NASCAR Cup Series news from last week.

The NASCAR scene was shaken up on August 17 when Hendrick Motorsports announced that rising star Connor Zilisch will be behind the wheel of the team’s legendary No. 48 Chevrolet beginning in 2028. The news comes as a major development for the sport, given the high-profile nature of the multi-car Hendrick organization. 

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RECAP: Blaney Goes Back-to-Back with NASCAR Cup Series Win at New Hampshire; Hamlin Secures No. 1 Chase Seed

by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Ryan Blaney goes back-to-back with a NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire; Denny Hamlin secures No. 1 Chase seed in the Dollar Tree 301.
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – AUGUST 23: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026, in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Ryan Blaney goes back-to-back with a NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire; Denny Hamlin secures No. 1 Chase seed in the Dollar Tree 301.

LOUDON, N.H. – Under varying weather conditions, a rain delay, 40 laps driving on wet weather tires and then the race slowed nine times for caution flags before the bright sun emerged for the final run to the checkered flag, Ryan Blaney proved himself best again at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, hoisting his second consecutive giant lobster in Victory Lane and just as importantly making a bold statement about his Penske team’s intent to surge into the Chase an absolute championship favorite.

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RECAP: Max Reaves Grabs ARCA Win at Springfield Mile in Late Battle with Gavan Boschele

ARCA Staff Report

Max Reaves grabs ARCA Menards Series win at Springfield Mile after a late battle with Gavan Boschele on Saturday in the Calypso 100.

Max Reaves grabs ARCA Menards Series win at Springfield Mile after a late battle with Gavin Boschele on Saturday in the Calypso 100.

Max Reaves grabs ARCA Menards Series win at Springfield Mile after a late battle with Gavan Boschele on Saturday in the Calypso 100.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A shower of boos and an angry Gavan Boschele awaited Max Reaves in Victory Lane following Sunday’s Calypso 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

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RECAP: Riggs Wins NASCAR Truck Series; Ankrum Claims Last Chase Berth at New Hampshire

by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series; Tyler Ankrum claims last Chase berth at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday in the EJP 175,
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – AUGUST 22: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series; Tyler Ankrum claims last Chase berth at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday in the EJP 175.

LOUDON, N.H. – Layne Riggs capped his 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season with his series-best sixth win of the year, claiming the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon in a dramatic double overtime victory in the regular-season finale.

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