Alex Bowman signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports and can retire from NASCAR Cup Collection racing after the 2027 season, the group introduced on July 23.
Bowman, 33, missed 4 races this season whereas battling vertigo. He has 4 top-10 finishes in 17 begins and can seemingly miss the NASCAR playoffs/Chase for the primary time since 2023.
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“I’ve spent quite a lot of time fascinated with what’s subsequent, and this appears like the proper choice on the proper time,” Bowman mentioned by way of Hendrick Motorsports’ announcement. “The game asks quite a lot of you, and I’ve discovered it is vital to hearken to your physique and make the proper decisions for your self.”
2027 shall be Bowman’s tenth full-time season with Hendrick Motorsports within the Cup Collection. He has totaled eight wins and 49 top-5 finishes by way of 9 seasons getting into this weekend’s Brickyard 400 race at Indianapolis.
The information creates a uncommon factor in NASCAR — a full-time opening with the Cup Collection’ all-time winningest group, and greater than a 12 months earlier than it needs to be stuffed.
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, greets followers on the pink carpet previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas. (Picture by David Jensen/Getty Photos)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, greets followers on the pink carpet previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas. (Picture by David Jensen/Getty Photos)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Might 4, 2025; Fort Price, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) is launched earlier than the beginning of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Jerome Miron-Imagn Photos
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 09: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Greatest Buddies Chevrolet, greets followers as he walks onstage throughout driver intros previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection Shriners Youngsters’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Chris Graythen/Getty Photos)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet waves to followers as he walks onstage throughout driver intros previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Seaside, Florida. (Picture by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Photos)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 20: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, walks onstage throughout driver intros previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection South Level 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Sep 4, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Alex Bowman speaks to media members through the NASCAR Playoffs Media Day on the Charlotte Conference Middle. Necessary Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photos
(Motorsports Wire)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) indicators autographs Friday, July 19, 2024, forward of a observe for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Motorsports Wire)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman of Hendrick Motorsports rides a motorbike borrowed from the Corning Metropolis Police Division as a part of the Bike the Glen occasion at Watkins Glen Worldwide on Aug. 14, 2024.
(Andrew Legare/Elmira Star-Gazette)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) sits in his automobile forward of the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Bob Goshert/For IndyStar)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Jul 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) does a burn out after successful the Grant Park 165 at Chicago Avenue Race. Necessary Credit score: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
July 7: Alex Bowman celebrates after successful the Grant Park 165 on the road course circuit in Chicago.
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Photos)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman celebrates together with his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports group after successful the Grant Park 165 on the streets of Chicago.
(Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 1, 2020; Fontana, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (88) is congratulated by Jimmie Johnson after successful the Auto Membership 400 at Auto Membership Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Motorsports Wire)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) talks with NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) throughout qualifying for the Toyota Homeowners 400 on March 30, 2023 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia.
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) throughout Cup Collection qualifying at Phoenix Raceway. Necessary Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Motorsports Wire)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Feb 16, 2024; Daytona Seaside, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) throughout observe for the Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Motorsports Wire)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman walks by way of the garages to attend the drivers assembly earlier than the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway.
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Aug 12, 2023; Speedway, Indiana, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) throughout observe for the Verizon 200 on the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Highway Course. Necessary Credit score: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Motorsports Wire)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Oct 29, 2023; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) through the NASCAR Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Necessary Credit score: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports activities
(David Yeazell, David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman celebrates after successful the 2022 Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 6.
(Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Feb 19, 2023; Daytona Seaside, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) throughout driver introductions earlier than the beginning of the Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman smiles as he takes a name from automobile proprietor Rick Hendrick, moments after placing the no. 48 Chevrolet on the pole for the Daytona 500, Wednesday February 15, 2023.
(David TuckerNews Journal)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Aug 21, 2022; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) leads driver Austin Dillon (3) within the rain below the opening tempo laps through the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen Worldwide. Necessary Credit score: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Alex Bowman (48) sits in his pit field Saturday, July 30, 2022, throughout observe for the Verizon 200 on the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Bob Goshert/For IndyStar)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
March 6: Alex Bowman celebrates after successful the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
(Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman competes through the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway competitors on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
(Mark Zaleski/ For The Tennessean)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman celebrates after successful the Xfinity 500 NASCAR playoff race at Martinsville Speedway.
(Ryan Hunt, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Alex Bowman, NASCAR driver of No. 48 automobile for Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman, proven through the NASCAR All-Star Race, gained his third Cup race of the season Saturday at Pocono Raceway.
(Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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