Chase Elliott speaks warmly about Connor Zilisch signing with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028, saying he likes him personally, believes his talent is real, and thinks he'll be a meaningfully different driver by the time he actually arrives. He also previews a wide-open Daytona with rules changes nobody understands yet, saying teams will be changing everything they can on those first pit stops and to buckle up for complaints about no practice. Donate to Frontstretch here! frontstretch.com/donate Follow us on X: x.com/Frontstretch Follow Michael Massie on X: x.com/m_massie22 Follow Luken Glover on X: x.com/RacerLuken Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/Frontstretch Donate: frontstretch.com/donate #nascar #nhms #chaseelliott #connorzilisch