Connor Zilisch won 10 O’Reilly Series races last year but has struggled this year as a rookie in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Currently, he sits 34th in the Cup standings.
However, after the 2027 season, the 20-year-old will leave Trackhouse Racing and will join Hendrick Motorsports.
Zilisch will replace Alex Bowman, who already has announced his retirement after next season. Hendrick has signed Zilisch to a multi-year deal and Ally will remain as sponsor of the No. 48 car.
“Connor is a truly gifted young racer,” said HMS owner Rick Hendrick in a news release. “His talent behind the wheel is exceptional, but I’m even more impressed by the person he is.
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