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Chase Elliott reflects on Alex Bowman's impending retirement from NASCAR

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Chase Elliott reflects on Alex Bowman's impending retirement from NASCAR

Summary

Chase Elliott discussed Alex Bowman's announcement of his retirement from full-time NASCAR racing after the 2027 season. Elliott highlighted Bowman's contributions to Hendrick Motorsports, emphasizing his role as a teammate and competitor. Bowman, currently 29th in standings, has faced a challenging 2026 season with health issues affecting his performance. Despite this, Elliott believes Bowman has potential for future success and sent him a supportive message. The Brickyard 400 is scheduled for this weekend, where Bowman will compete in the remaining five races of the regular season.

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Status Watch

•Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing after 2027 due to injury issues.
•Bowman is currently 29th in the NASCAR standings, struggling this season.
•Chase Elliott praised Bowman's dedication to Hendrick Motorsports.
•Bowman is set to race in the upcoming Brickyard 400 this weekend.
•Elliott believes Bowman still has opportunities to perform at a high level.

Latest Updates

4:05 PMYahoo Sports — "It's Weird Talking About It"- Chase Elliott Opens Up on Alex Bowman's Legacy Ahead of His Final Full-Time Season

What they're saying

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At the age of 33, most drivers would keep retirement as an afterthought. But Alex Bowman dropped a bombshell when he said he would retire from full-time racing after 2027, citing injury issues and a desire to do other things in life as the reason behind his decision.
— Yahoo Sports

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