Silly Season Shakeup: Zilisch to Hendrick, Bowman Retirement Confirmed; Berry to RCR Candidate

Connor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028, replacing retiring Alex Bowman. Official quotes and contract details released. Trackhouse owner Justin Marks gave bittersweet reaction. Zilisch's poor rookie stats raise questions. Also: Chandler Smith to RCR, Preece re-signs with Ford, Dean Thompson to Haas, Josh Berry emerging as candidate for RCR's No. 33 (challenging Austin Hill), Chase Briscoe buys Brent Marks Racing. Silly season is heating up.