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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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Carson Hocevar rises to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday afternoon in the Jack Link's 500.

RECAP: Carson Hocevar Rises to His First NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Talladega

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026, in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Carson Hocevar rises to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday afternoon in the Jack Link’s 500.

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Fitting for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, Carson Hocevar turned in an ultra-original victory celebration sitting on the window ledge of his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet while driving around the massive 2.66-mile Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, soaking up the emotions that will forever define and reward his first victory lap.

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Late strategy propels Ty Gibbs to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday in the Food City 500.

RECAP: Late Strategy Propels Ty Gibbs to First NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Bristol

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Late strategy propels Ty Gibbs to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday in the Food City 500.

BRISTOL, Tenn.—When Chase Elliott spun to cause the eighth caution in Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, driver Ty Gibbs had an emphatic message for crew chief Tyler Allen.

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Ryan Blaney rallies for a NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday afternoon in the Straight Talk Wireless 500.

RECAP: Ryan Blaney Rallies for a NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Phoenix Raceway

Ryan Blaney rallies for a NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday afternoon in the Straight Talk Wireless 500.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Ryan Blaney completed a hard-earned Team Penske sweep at the famed Phoenix Raceway in Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 500 – recovering from multiple early race setbacks to claim his first NASCAR Cup Series trophy of the 2026 season and answer his Penske team’s Saturday IndyCar win at the track with a spectacular and popular stock car victory a day later.

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