Hendrick Motorsports announces Alex Bowman's new number for Daytona 500
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Alex Bowman will drive a different number at the 2027 Daytona 500, as Jimmie Johnson has been granted permission to use the No. 48 car. Hendrick Motorsports announced this decision on July 27, 2026, indicating that Bowman's new number is yet to be confirmed, with the No. 25 being a potential option. The decision reflects the significance of Johnson's final NASCAR Cup Series race and Bowman’s farewell season. Further details about Bowman's number will be announced soon.
- •Hendrick Motorsports announced Bowman's number change on July 27, 2026.
- •Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 car in his last Cup Series race.
- •Bowman's new number for the 2027 Daytona 500 will be revealed soon.
- •The No. 25 car is a potential option for Bowman.
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Hendrick Motorsports addresses Alex Bowman's number for Daytona 500
"Hendrick Motorsports addresses Alex Bowman's number for the 2027 Daytona 500 with Jimmie Johnson driving the No. 48 car.
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