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  "id": 1520140,
  "title": "Connor Zilisch to drive the No. 48 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/connor-zilisch-to-drive-the-no-48-chevy-for-hendrick-motorsports-1520140",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T16:56:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/autoracing/2026/08/17/connor-zilisch-to-drive-the-no-48-chevy-for-hendrick-motorsports-beginning-in-2028"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Connor Zilisch has agreed to a multiyear deal with Hendrick Motorsports to drive their No. 48 Chevrolet starting in 2028. The 20-year-old rookie, presently racing for Trackhouse Racing, will succeed Alex Bowman, who plans to retire from full-time racing after the 2027 season. Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick praised Zilisch's exceptional driving skills and commendable character, emphasizing the significance of having such a talented individual join their organization. Zilisch currently stands at 34th in the Cup Series standings, having accumulated a series-high eight retirements during the season. He expressed his excitement about joining Hendrick Motorsports, a team he admires for its high standards in the racing world. The car will be sponsored by Ally, which has been the main sponsor of the No. 48 Chevrolet since 2019.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kyle Larson delivers honest verdict on Hendrick Motorsports’ championship readiness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kyle-larson-delivers-honest-verdict-on-hendrick-motorsports",
        "published": "2026-08-15T20:30:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Connor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 in multi-year deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/connor-zilisch-signs-with-hendrick-motorsports-for-2028-in-multi-year",
        "published": "2026-08-17T16:15:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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