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.
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 seedin 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.
8-18 becomes a day to honor the life and legacy of Kyle Busch, who will live in the hearts of NASCAR fans forever.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On what certainly feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch’s impact on NASCAR, today – 8.18, a nod to Busch’s famed car numbers – the sport’s entire industry will recognize “Kyle Busch Day” with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite memories of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion on multiple media platforms.
Joey Logano grabs a second NASCAR Cup Series win this season at Richmond Raceway on Saturday Night in the Cook Out 400.
RICHMOND, Va. – Joey Logano issued a not-too-subtle reminder Saturday night that he is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and absolutely ready to position himself for yet another title run.