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Hendrick signs rising NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch for 2028 Cup ride
sports10 days ago

Hendrick signs rising NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch for 2028 Cup ride

Hendrick Motorsports announced a multi-year deal with 20-year-old Connor Zilisch that starts in 2028, placing him in the Cup Series No. 48 Ally-sponsored Chevrolet to replace Alex Bowman, who will retire from full-time competition after 2027. Zilisch, coming off a breakout 2025 season with 10 O'Reilly Series wins and the regular-season title, is currently racing for Trackhouse in Cup this year (with one top-10 in 24 starts and 34th in points) and will move to Hendrick after 2027. Rick Hendrick praised Zilisch's talent and character as the cornerstone of the No. 48 program for years to come.

via The New York Times|
#alex-bowman#connor-zilisch#hendrick-motorsports
Connor Zilisch Lands Long-Term Ride with Hendrick Motorsports
sports11 days ago

Connor Zilisch Lands Long-Term Ride with Hendrick Motorsports

NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal to move from Trackhouse to Hendrick Motorsports after the 2027 season, to replace Alex Bowman who has announced retirement; Ally will remain the sponsor of the No. 48 car. The 20-year-old has struggled this season, sitting 34th in points, but HMS owner Rick Hendrick praised his talent and character as the team seeks to extend the No. 48 legacy, with Zilisch having spent 2025 in JR Motorsports’ O’Reilly Series and set to begin racing for Hendrick in 2028 following Bowman's retirement.

via FOX Sports|
#alex-bowman#ally#connor-zilisch
Gibbs Edges Bell at Iowa as Chase Push Begins
sports19 days ago

Gibbs Edges Bell at Iowa as Chase Push Begins

Ty Gibbs held off Christopher Bell to win the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway, the Cup Series’ first race in August and the start of the Chase push. Gibbs beat Bell after a late restart while Bell had won Stage 2 and Ryan Blaney had won Stage 1, with Blaney starting on pole and Austin Cindric entering the weekend 12th in points. The result tightens the standings, with Gibbs potentially moving to second, and Cindric remaining the final Chase qualifier as the round begins.

via The Tennessean|
#chase#christopher-bell#iowa-corn-350
sports1 month ago

Two Wins in Eight Starts: Heim’s Part-Time Run Reshapes NASCAR Prospects

Corey Heim, driving a part-time Cup program for 23XI Racing, has won two NASCAR Cup Series races in eight starts, including the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, and is being hailed as a future full-time contender in 2027, drawing praise from peers and signaling that a part-time entry can compete for wins at NASCAR’s top level; the piece also highlights a simmering rivalry with Carson Hocevar and notes other NASCAR/INDYCAR updates, including Jimmie Johnson’s final No. 48 Cup race and schedule moves.

via FOX Sports|
#23xi-racing#brickyard-400#corey-heim
sports1 month ago

Heim Surges on Late Restart to Claim Brickyard 400

Corey Heim, a part-time driver for 23XI Racing, used a late restart to grab the Brickyard 400 and hold off Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin for his second Cup win, following a Coronado road-course victory earlier in the summer. Hamlin criticized the late-push timing by his team, Kyle Larson suffered a left-rear tire failure, and Todd Gilliland won the $1 million in-season tournament as Blaney crashed out, with the Cup Series taking an off week before Iowa.

via FOX Sports|
#23xi-racing#brickyard-400#corey-heim
Bowman Sets 2027 Curtain Call for Full-Time NASCAR Cup Career
nascar-cup1 month ago

Bowman Sets 2027 Curtain Call for Full-Time NASCAR Cup Career

Alex Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series after the 2027 season, signing a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports. After a decade with the team, including stints in the No. 88 and No. 48 and eight Cup wins, he cites health and a need to listen to his body as the reason for stepping away, and plans to finish his career on a high note with a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

via Motorsport.com|
#alex-bowman#hendrick-motorsports#indianapolis-motor-speedway
sports1 month ago

Blaney Edges Hocevar on Final Lap in Rain-Delayed Atlanta Victory

Ryan Blaney won a rain-delayed Atlanta Cup race by overtaking Carson Hocevar on the final lap with help from Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell. Wallace was penalized for advancing below the double-line and finished 29th; Hocevar led late and finished third, while Christopher Bell finished second for the fifth time this year. NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro next with six regular-season races remaining.

via FOX Sports|
#bubba-wallace#carson-hocevar#christopher-bell
Briscoe Edges Bell for Chicagoland Triumph as Toyota Dominates
sports1 month ago

Briscoe Edges Bell for Chicagoland Triumph as Toyota Dominates

Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell on the final laps to win the eero 400 at Chicagoland, giving Toyota a top-three showing as the Cup Series returned to the 1.5-mile track. William Byron won both Stage 1 and Stage 2, Denny Hamlin started on pole and led portions of the race, and Kyle Larson spun early and spent time back in the pack before rallying, but Briscoe secured his first win of the season.

via The Tennessean|
#chase-briscoe#chicagoland#christopher-bell
sports2 months ago

SVG Extends Road-Course Dominance With Sonoma Win

Shane van Gisbergen extended his road-course dominance with a second Sonoma Cup win of the season, using tire-saving and precise braking to control a car that wasn’t perfect as he led 74 of 110 laps. Chase Briscoe closed in late but mistimed a Turn 1 downshift with a few laps to go and finished second. Denny Hamlin’s 26th-place result, aided by Tyler Reddick’s power-steering issue, moved him into the series lead by one point ahead of Reddick, while Christopher Bell fought through a wrist injury to finish fifth and pad his points cushion. The series heads to Chicagoland next.

via FOX Sports|
#chase-briscoe#nascar-cup-series#road-courses
Corey Heim nets first Cup win in inaugural Coronado street race
motorsports2 months ago

Corey Heim nets first Cup win in inaugural Coronado street race

Corey Heim earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win in the inaugural Naval Base Coronado street race, overtaking Tyler Reddick in the final laps as Bubba Wallace finished second for 23XI Racing; Reddick, who started from the rear for unapproved adjustments, suffered a late tire issue that dropped him to 25th and trimmed his points lead over Hamlin to eight. The victory came in Heim’s 13th Cup start and sets up the series’ trip to Sonoma next.

via NBC Sports|
#anduril-250#bubba-wallace#corey-heim
sports2 months ago

Corey Heim Caps First Cup Win on Historic Coronado Naval Base

Corey Heim, a 23-year-old rookie-to-be racing part-time for Toyota, captured his first NASCAR Cup win in the inaugural race on Naval Base Coronado after a late duel with Tyler Reddick, as Bubba Wallace finished second for 23XI after a two‑lap penalty; Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch were eliminated early, leaving NASCAR to weigh a Coronado return ahead of Sonoma. 125,000 fans attended over the weekend for the military-base event.

via FOX Sports|
#23xi-racing#corey-heim#nascar-cup-series
Corey Heim Delivers Early Cup Win on Coronado's Road Course
motorsports2 months ago

Corey Heim Delivers Early Cup Win on Coronado's Road Course

Corey Heim, in just his 13th Cup start, pulled off a stunning win by passing Tyler Reddick with four laps to go in NASCAR’s first Cup race on the Naval Base Coronado road circuit, signaling an early breakout ahead of his full-time 23XI Racing debut next season. The event featured chaos on the road course, including a restart crash that ended Shane van Gisbergen’s bid and knocked out Connor Zilisch; Bubba Wallace finished runner-up after a two-lap penalty for a loose wheel cost him a potential win; Christopher Bell, racing with a cast on his left wrist, began the race but exited at the first caution with Brent Crews taking over before a gearbox failure ended Crews’ day. Heim’s triumph reshapes the playoff landscape and cements his status as a rising star heading into next year.”,

via The New York Times|
#corey-heim#motorsports#nascar-cup-series