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Alex Bowman’s future in the NASCAR Cup Series was uncertain, but that is no longer the case.
The driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro has signed a one-year extension to remain with the team through 2027.
However, after this, the 33-year-old driver will retire from full-time racing.
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“I have spent a lot of time thinking about what to do next, and this feels like the right decision at the right time,” Bowman said in a statement. “The sport demands a lot from you, and I’ve learned the importance of listening to your body and making the right choices for yourself. To say I’m incredibly grateful to Mr. Hendrick, our partners at Ally and Chevrolet, and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports would be an understatement. They believed in me and gave me the greatest opportunity of my life.”
“My focus now is on making the most of my time on the track and competing for wins. We still have a lot to accomplish and I want to finish my career on a good note for our team and our fans. Having the chance to do that with this organization and these people is truly special.”
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NASCAR driver Alex Bowman has announced his intention to retire from full-time competition following the conclusion of the 2027 Cup Series season. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Bowman has struggled with injuries in recent years. Concussion-like symptoms ruled him out of five races during the 2022 season, while a fractured vertebra suffered in a sprint car accident forced him to miss three races the following season. He also missed four races this season due to vertigo.
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The Tucson native has eight career victories, including four during the 2021 season.
Alex Bowman currently sits 29th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. (Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
This season has been difficult for the No. 48. He is 29th in the standings with a final average of 21.765, which would be his worst since the 2015 season, before joining Hendrick Motorsports.
