{
  "id": 1533365,
  "title": "Trackhouse boss Justin Marks reacts to 'bittersweet' exit of Connor Zilisch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/trackhouse-boss-justin-marks-reacts-to-bittersweet-exit-of-connor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T17:45:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/trackhouse-boss-justin-marks-reacts-to-bittersweet-exit-of-connor-zilisch/10846942/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports, beginning in 2028. He will pilot the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet and leave Trackhouse Racing in the rearview. His current team hired Zilisch in January of 2024, and has been his only home since joining the Cup Series. \"It's a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor ...…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}