Alex Bowman signs contract extension to remain with Hendrick Motorsports through 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Alex Bowman has signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports, ensuring he will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet through the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. The announcement comes alongside Bowman's plans to retire from full-time competition following the end of his contract. Since joining Hendrick as a replacement for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2016, Bowman has solidified his position with notable performances, including multiple wins and his moves to the No. 88 and now the iconic No. 48 car. His journey in NASCAR has been defined by perseverance and significant moments, including his first Cup Series victory at Chicagoland Speedway in 2019.
- •Bowman joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2016 after replacing Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- •He won his first Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in 2019.
- •Bowman had a career-high sixth-place finish in champion standings in 2020.
- •He takes over the No. 48 Chevrolet after Jimmie Johnson's retirement in 2021.
- •Bowman's career includes signing a contract extension through the 2027 season.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — From Dale Jr.’s Replacement to Hendrick Star: Alex Bowman’s NASCAR Career in 8 Moments
"Alex Bowman’s NASCAR career was never supposed to follow a conventional path. He wasn’t a highly touted Cup Series prospect with a clear route to a powerhouse organization. Instead, Bowman pieced together opportunities with underfunded teams before one unexpected phone call in 2016 changed everything. When Dale Earnhardt Jr. was sidelined with concussion symptoms, Hendrick […] The post From Dale Jr.’s Replacement to Hendrick Star: Alex Bowman’s NASCAR Career in 8 Moments appeared first on HEAVY.
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