Alex Bowman announces retirement plans from NASCAR after 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Alex Bowman, driver for Hendrick Motorsports, revealed plans to retire from full-time NASCAR competition following the 2027 season. Despite previous health issues, including concussions and vertigo, Bowman emphasized that his decision is driven by personal goals outside racing rather than physical limitations. He has signed a one-year contract extension to complete his final season with Hendrick. Bowman's future aspirations include devoting time to his racing team and possibly remaining involved with Hendrick Motorsports in a non-driving capacity. He looks to leave the series on a strong note, ideally with a championship win before stepping away.
- •Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR after the 2027 season.
- •His decision is not primarily due to health concerns.
- •He signed a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports.
- •Bowman intends to focus on personal goals outside racing.
- •He hopes to stay involved with Hendrick Motorsports post-retirement.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bowman Reveals What He Wants Life to Look Like After NASCAR
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bowman wants another chance to close out career in style before pursuing goals beyond racing
- 5:44 PMRacer — Bowman says health reasons not the driving force in scheduling retirement
"Alex Bowman considered walking away from NASCAR after this season. One day after the 33-year-old Arizona native announced he'll retire after the 2027 season, Bowman arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first Brickyard 400 practice and explained why he decided to embark on one final farewell tour with Hendrick Motorsports. Bowman has spent the past 10 years driving for one of NASCAR's top teams, first in the No. 88 car before switching to the No. 48.
"A day after announcing his plans, Alex Bowman reiterated that his health was not the main reason that he is choosing to retire after the 2027 season.Bowman, 33, instead, is ready to do other things with his life. He is ready, in his own words, to be a normal person.“I...
"Alex Bowman says he's still capable of competing at NASCAR's highest level, but after the 2027 season, he's ready for something different. The Hendrick Motorsports driver explained why retirement isn't really about injuries and what he hopes life looks like…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:35 PMAlex Bowman Reveals What He Wants Life to Look Like After NASCAR
Alex Bowman says he's still capable of competing at NASCAR's highest level, but after the 2027 season, he's ready for something different. The Hendrick Motorsports driver explained why retirement isn't really about injuries and what he hopes life looks like…
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:44 PMAlex Bowman wants another chance to close out career in style before pursuing goals beyond racing
Alex Bowman considered walking away from NASCAR after this season. One day after the 33-year-old Arizona native announced he'll retire after the 2027 season, Bowman arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first Brickyard 400 practice and explained why he decided to embark on one final farewell tour with Hendrick Motorsports. Bowman has spent the past 10 years driving for one of NASCAR's top teams, first in the No. 88 car before switching to the No. 48.
- RacerJul 24, 2026, 5:44 PMBowman says health reasons not the driving force in scheduling retirement
A day after announcing his plans, Alex Bowman reiterated that his health was not the main reason that he is choosing to retire after the 2027 season.Bowman, 33, instead, is ready to do other things with his life. He is ready, in his own words, to be a normal person.“I...
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