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Hendrick signs rising NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch for 2028 Cup ride
sports7 days ago

Hendrick signs rising NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch for 2028 Cup ride

Hendrick Motorsports announced a multi-year deal with 20-year-old Connor Zilisch that starts in 2028, placing him in the Cup Series No. 48 Ally-sponsored Chevrolet to replace Alex Bowman, who will retire from full-time competition after 2027. Zilisch, coming off a breakout 2025 season with 10 O'Reilly Series wins and the regular-season title, is currently racing for Trackhouse in Cup this year (with one top-10 in 24 starts and 34th in points) and will move to Hendrick after 2027. Rick Hendrick praised Zilisch's talent and character as the cornerstone of the No. 48 program for years to come.

via The New York Times|
#alex-bowman#connor-zilisch#hendrick-motorsports
Connor Zilisch Lands Long-Term Ride with Hendrick Motorsports
sports8 days ago

Connor Zilisch Lands Long-Term Ride with Hendrick Motorsports

NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal to move from Trackhouse to Hendrick Motorsports after the 2027 season, to replace Alex Bowman who has announced retirement; Ally will remain the sponsor of the No. 48 car. The 20-year-old has struggled this season, sitting 34th in points, but HMS owner Rick Hendrick praised his talent and character as the team seeks to extend the No. 48 legacy, with Zilisch having spent 2025 in JR Motorsports’ O’Reilly Series and set to begin racing for Hendrick in 2028 following Bowman's retirement.

via FOX Sports|
#alex-bowman#ally#connor-zilisch
Bowman Maps One Final Hendrick Season Before Full-Time Retirement
sports1 month ago

Bowman Maps One Final Hendrick Season Before Full-Time Retirement

Alex Bowman will return to Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 48 for one more NASCAR Cup Series season (2027) before retiring from full-time driving; he cites life timing, ongoing injuries (concussions, back pain, vertigo), and a desire for a more normal life and fatherhood as key reasons, hopes to end on a high note, and plans to stay with Hendrick in a post-driving role while pursuing other racing interests such as drifting, sprint cars, and a midget.

via The New York Times|
#alex-bowman#hendrick-motorsports#nascar
sports1 month ago

Bowman to Pilot Hendrick's No. 48 in 2027, Then Retire From Full-Time Racing

NASCAR driver Alex Bowman and Hendrick Motorsports announced a one-year contract extension for 2027 to race the No. 48, after which he plans to retire from full-time competition. The 33-year-old has battled multiple injuries in recent years (concussion in 2022, broken back in 2023, vertigo in 2026) and says he wants to finish his full-time career on his own terms with HMS.

via FOX Sports|
#alex-bowman#hendrick-motorsports#nascar
Bowman Sets 2027 Curtain Call for Full-Time NASCAR Cup Career
nascar-cup1 month ago

Bowman Sets 2027 Curtain Call for Full-Time NASCAR Cup Career

Alex Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series after the 2027 season, signing a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports. After a decade with the team, including stints in the No. 88 and No. 48 and eight Cup wins, he cites health and a need to listen to his body as the reason for stepping away, and plans to finish his career on a high note with a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

via Motorsport.com|
#alex-bowman#hendrick-motorsports#indianapolis-motor-speedway
sports1 month ago

Alex Bowman Sets 2027 as Full-Time NASCAR Farewell

Alex Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR racing after the 2027 season, signing a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports. The 33-year-old driver has eight Cup Series wins, seven playoff appearances, and is set to eclipse 400 career Cup starts as he completes a decade with Hendrick, hoping to close his career on a high note with the famed No. 48 Ally Chevrolet.

via Jayski|
#alex-bowman#ally#hendrick-motorsports
Byron Tops Michigan Practice as Buescher and Chastain Lead Group 1 Pace
sports2 months ago

Byron Tops Michigan Practice as Buescher and Chastain Lead Group 1 Pace

In Michigan’s Group 1 NASCAR Cup practice for the FireKeepers Casino 400, William Byron led the session with strong pace and said his car was tight in turns but balanced overall; Chris Buescher posted the best overall speed, while Ross Chastain showed strong 15- and 20-lap averages. Todd Gilliland battled a loose-handling car and didn’t post a 5-lap run; Austin Cindric suffered a flat tire early and didn’t record a 5-lap average; Alex Bowman started with a short run and, after adjustments, finished down the speeds with a late 5-lap average around 34th.

via ifantasyrace.com|
#alex-bowman#austin-cindric#chris-buescher
Bell Tops Kansas Practice as Bowman and Byron Stand Out
sports4 months ago

Bell Tops Kansas Practice as Bowman and Byron Stand Out

Christopher Bell topped Group 1 in Kansas Advent Health 400 practice with the fastest overall speed and the best 5/10/15/20/25/30-lap averages, while Alex Bowman looked fast and was strong on some longer runs, William Byron reported a loose feel yet posted high 20–30 lap averages, Corey Heim showed solid speed, and Noah Gragson also posted solid pace.

via ifantasyrace.com|
#alex-bowman#christopher-bell#kansas-speedway
sports4 months ago

Bowman Clears Vertigo, Returns to NASCAR at Bristol

Alex Bowman returns to NASCAR at Bristol after being sidelined by vertigo that caused dizziness and vomiting at Circuit of the Americas. After weeks of doctor visits, rehab, and driver-simulator tests, he’s been cleared to race, with doctors citing multiple potential causes. Bowman acknowledges the comeback is challenging at the demanding Bristol track and notes a waiver will likely be needed for title eligibility; he has prior injuries and is in a contract year with Hendrick Motorsports.

via FOX Sports|
#alex-bowman#bristol-motor-speedway#hendrick-motorsports
Bowman sidelined for three Cup races as vertigo recovery continues
sports5 months ago

Bowman sidelined for three Cup races as vertigo recovery continues

Alex Bowman will miss at least three NASCAR Cup Series races to recover from vertigo, with Justin Allgaier substituting the No. 48 through Bristol; Bowman first experienced symptoms at the March 1 Circuit of The Americas race and has also missed Phoenix and Las Vegas, with the team following medical guidance and prioritizing his return when cleared.

via Hendrick Motorsports|
#alex-bowman#hendrick-motorsports#justin-allgaier