Zilisch, a 20-year-old rookie currently driving for Trackhouse Racing, will replace Alex Bowman behind the wheel.

NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick, who also owns an agency representing drivers, commented that Alex Bowman must secure wins to keep his position at Hendrick Motorsports.

Hendrick Motorsports had more than a year to find Alex Bowman’s replacement. Apparently, the organization needed only a few weeks.

Alex Bowman is improving his position on the Chase bubble with 15 NASCAR Cup Series races remaining in the 2026 regular season.