Bowman to conclude full-time NASCAR career with Hendrick Motorsports after 2027
The 33-year-old, who recently signed a one-year contract extension, confirmed he will step away from full-time competition following the 2027 season, ending a tenure marked by eight Cup Series victories.
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman has announced he will retire from full-time racing following the conclusion of the 2027 season. The 33-year-old, who currently drives the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, confirmed the decision on Thursday after signing a one-year contract extension with the organisation. Bowman stated that the choice was influenced by a need to prioritise his health, citing past struggles with vertigo, a concussion, and a back injury.
Bowman, who has spent the majority of his 12-year career with Hendrick Motorsports, noted that the physical demands of the sport required him to listen to his body. He expressed a desire to make the right personal choices and to close his career on a high note for the team and its fans. The driver, who currently sits 29th in the points standings, indicated that his immediate focus remains on competing for wins during the remaining period of his full-time tenure.
Team owner Rick Hendrick praised Bowman’s professionalism and talent, describing the driver as family. Hendrick highlighted Bowman’s ability to overcome adversity and his consistent representation of the team with class. The owner confirmed that Bowman will have the opportunity to finish his full-time career with the organisation on his own terms, acknowledging the significance of the driver’s contributions to the franchise.
Since 2018, Bowman has recorded eight Cup Series victories and made seven playoff appearances. The 2027 campaign will mark his 10th season with Hendrick Motorsports. He is expected to eclipse 400 career Cup starts next season, having competed in 307 races for the team, a figure that ranks sixth in the organisation’s history.
Bowman’s announcement follows a season where he missed four races due to vertigo, adding to previous time lost to a concussion in 2022 and a back injury in 2023. While his future role in motorsport beyond full-time racing remains unspecified, Bowman emphasised the special nature of concluding his full-time career with the people and organisation he has been associated with for most of his professional life.
