Hendrick Motorsports just locked in 20-year-old Connor Zilisch for a 2028 Cup Series ride — a major move signaling his future as a championship contender. But don’t mistake that for the end of Corey Day’s path: Hendrick is fully committed to developing the dirt-sprint phenom, who’s already crushing it on pavement with two wins and a top-five standing. With patience as their mantra — like how Christopher Bell took until age 25 to reach Cup — Hendrick sees Day’s long-term potential. While Zilisch gears up for Hendrick’s big stage, Day’s door remains wide open. It’s about letting talent mature at the right pace — and Hendrick’s got a winning plan for both.

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