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Alex Bowman is the only Hendrick Motorsports driver not competing in the Chase. In a season where Bowman did not think it could go worse, it somehow has,

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'Never Want to See Your Best Friend Suffer'- Alex Bowman Breaks Down in Tears Over Tragic Personal Loss

Alex Bowman delivered his best race of the 2026 season in Illinois on Sunday, battling through a chaotic afternoon to finish behind teammate Kyle Larson.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 13

Emotional Alex Bowman 'just ready to go home' after Gateway runner-up

Alex Bowman put together arguably his best race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season Sunday at Gateway.

Kyle Larson snaps 51-race winless drought at Gateway

Jesse Love scores first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win of 2026 at Gateway

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 21

Jeff Gordon says this trait made it easy for Hendrick Motorsports to sign Connor Zilisch

All week, the talk in the NASCAR garage prior to the race weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been about Hendrick Motorsports' signing of Connor Zilisch for the 2028 season, which was announced Monday and made official Tuesday.

Connor Zilisch didn't want to do Justin Marks wrong while looking for new opportunity

Tristan McKee feels 'more comfortable' after NASCAR debut; fast early at New Hampshire

NASCAR's Truck Series isn't what it used to be for Christian Eckes

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 20

'I Was Selling Those…to Pay Rent': Alex Bowman Reveals the Desperate Reality Before His Hendrick Break

Alex Bowman is set to retire from full-time Cup Series racing after the 2027 season, after racing for more than a decade for Hendrick Motorsports. His career is often remembered through his achievements, like eight Cup wins and a long-term place with one of NASCAR’s most respected teams.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 19

Connor Zilisch didn't want to do Justin Marks wrong while looking for new opportunity

Connor Zilisch won't be behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet until 2028, but he can rest easy over the next 16 months without worrying about his future.

Justin Marks says Connor Zilisch's move to Hendrick Motorsports wasn't unexpected

Rick Hendrick reveals what Hendrick Motorsports plans to do with Corey Day

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 18

Rick Hendrick reveals what Hendrick Motorsports plans to do with Corey Day

Day won't be jumping to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2028, but Hendrick Motorsports still has plans for the 20-year-old from Clovis, California.

Report: NASCAR won't race on streets of Chicago in 2027

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase grid looks like after Richmond

NASCAR Cook Out 400 takeaways: Joey Logano's late-season surge continues with nail-biting Richmond win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 17

Justin Marks says Connor Zilisch's move to Hendrick Motorsports wasn't unexpected

When the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season ends, so too will the short-lived partnership between Connor Zilisch and Trackhouse Racing.

Chase Briscoe looks like championship threat again this season

Joey Logano's message to competitors ahead of the Chase: 'Here we come'

Hendrick Motorsports gets an A+, Trackhouse an F for Connor Zilisch move

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase grid looks like after Richmond

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 17

Hendrick Motorsports gets an A+, Trackhouse an F for Connor Zilisch move

It's hard not to see this move as a massive win for HMS.

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase grid looks like after Richmond

NASCAR Cook Out 400 takeaways: Joey Logano's late-season surge continues with nail-biting Richmond win

Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond, earning long-awaited second win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 1

If Zilisch leaves Trackhouse, could Chastain, van Gisbergen follow?

If Connor Zilisch leaves Trackhouse, could Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen follow?

Zilisch was seen as the future of Trackhouse Racing, but it looks like he may end up becoming the future of Hendrick Motorsports instead.

Soon-to-be 16-year-old readying for NASCAR debut at Richmond

Christopher Bell catching fire at the right time in 2026 NASCAR season

How confident Cup Series drivers should be in race for final Chase spots

Jimmie Johnson won't regret 'second go' at NASCAR retirement

Jeff Gordon reveals question he regretted not asking Dale Earnhardt

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 28

Trackhouse Racing letting Zilisch walk would be a dereliction of duty

Trackhouse Racing letting Connor Zilisch walk would be a dereliction of duty

Zilisch is a frontrunner to take over Alex Bowman's seat at Hendrick Motorsports when the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season rolls around, and Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks did little to quell the fears of fans who don't want Trackhouse to lose the promising 20-year-old driver after just two seasons.

Is Carson Hocevar a legit NASCAR title contender?

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 24

Kyle Larson calls Alex Bowman 'the best teammate you can ask for'

Bowman announced Thursday that he will be retiring from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of 2027.

Ross Chastain fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Indianapolis

Justin Allgaier explains to decision to hold off on NASCAR retirement

NASCAR Brickyard 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 23

Alex Bowman explains top reasons for his impending retirement from NASCAR

News broke Thursday that Alex Bowman will retire at the end of the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Three candidates to replace Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

Like Dale Earnhardt Jr. before him, Bowman won't retire on his own terms

Dale Jr. afraid to see what happens to Josh Berry amid 'crappy' outlook

Rusty Wallace reveals which NASCAR team asked him to drive this year

Chris Lawson: Chance to win $1M will influence strategy for Todd Gilliland

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / July 23

Alex Bowman announces retirement following 2027 racing season

NASCAR driver Alex Bowman said Thursday he will retire from full-time racing following the 2027 season. Bowman signed a one-year extension to keep him in the No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 23

Like Dale Earnhardt Jr. before him, Alex Bowman won't retire from NASCAR fully on his own terms

It's hard not to feel for Alex Bowman, who announced Thursday that he'll be retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of 2027.

Alex Bowman retiring from NASCAR after 2027 season

Three candidates to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 23

Three candidates to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

With the news that Alex Bowman will retire at the end of 2027, Hendrick Motorsports' No. 48 will be vacant and in need of a driver for the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Bowman explains top reasons for his impending retirement from NASCAR

Like Dale Earnhardt Jr. before him, Bowman won't retire on his own terms

Dale Jr. afraid to see what happens to Josh Berry amid 'crappy' outlook

Rusty Wallace reveals which NASCAR team asked him to drive this year

Chris Lawson: Chance to win $1M will influence strategy for Todd Gilliland

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 23

Alex Bowman retiring from NASCAR after 2027 season

Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday that driver Alex Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. afraid to see what happens to Josh Berry amid 'crappy' outlook

Paul Wolfe: Joey Logano 'capable' of making run at NASCAR title, but no guarantees

Todd Gilliland says to 'put the house' on him beating Ryan Blaney in NASCAR In-Season Challenge

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 6

In the midst of poor 2026 season, top five a 'normal day' for Alex Bowman at Chicagoland

Alex Bowman is in the midst of his worst season since joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2018, but Chicagoland Speedway was old reliable for the Tucson, Ariz. native on Sunday.

NASCAR eero 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 30

Alex Bowman doesn't see himself racing for his job this season

For the last several years, the future of Alex Bowman's Hendrick Motorsports tenure has been the subject of much discourse in NASCAR circles.

Penske crew chief Brian Wilson understands frustration around Ford's NASCAR struggles

Three big questions ahead of NASCAR's return to Chicagoland

Ryan Blaney's sneaky consistency solidifying him as NASCAR title threat

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Sonoma

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 11

Alex Bowman could be out at Hendrick Motorsports in 2027 in favor of young prospect

A new era of the iconic Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 could dawn in 2027, according to NASCAR spotter Freddie Kraft.

Shane van Gisbergen mounts incredible charge to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen

Shane van Gisbergen plays it cool after waxing NASCAR Cup field at Watkins Glen

NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen takeaways: Shane van Gisbergen puts on a clinic in dominant Watkins Glen win

Why Max Verstappen could make his NASCAR debut soon

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 4

'He's a fighter': Alex Bowman making a case for his long-term future at Hendrick Motorsports

After an 18th-place finish at Kansas, Bowman has strung together consecutive third-place efforts at Talladega and Texas to reinvigorate his No. 48 team and make a case for why he should be retained by HMS in 2027 and beyond.

It's time to take RFK Racing seriously in NASCAR's title hunt

NASCAR Wurth 400 takeaways: Chase Elliott two-steps to Texas victory

Chase Elliott holds off Denny Hamlin on late restart to win NASCAR Cup race at Texas

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 26

Alex Bowman's luck finally turns around with third-place finish at Talladega

Bowman finally had something go his way in 2026.

Carson Hocevar captivated Talladega crowd unlike any driver since Dale Earnhardt

Carson Hocevar earns first NASCAR Cup Series win in wild Talladega race

Massive crash takes out majority of NASCAR Cup field at Talladega

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 16

Alex Bowman provides health update after return from vertigo at Bristol

Alex Bowman entered the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season once again feeling the pressure to win in top-tier equipment at Hendrick Motorsports.

Why Tyler Reddick could be NASCAR's next transcendent superstar

Rockstar Energy jumps back into NASCAR, teams up with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 12

Alex Bowman finishes last in return to NASCAR competition at Bristol

What was a weekend of triumph for Alex Bowman as he returned to NASCAR competition after dealing with vertigo symptoms for over a month quickly turned sour.

Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup win in dramatic finish at Bristol

Ty Gibbs praises grandfather, car owner Joe Gibbs after first career win at Bristol

Ryan Blaney comes up one spot shy of Bristol win despite dominant drive

Kyle Larson leads most laps in Food City 500 but finishes third

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 11

Alex Bowman thought his NASCAR career was over after vertigo symptoms sidelined him

Alex Bowman thought his NASCAR career might be over after he got sick and experienced vertigo systems during the March 1 Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Bristol

Christopher Bell wins NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Bristol

Three major takeways from first quarter of 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 9

Hendrick Motorsports gives surprising Bowman update ahead of Bristol

Hendrick Motorsports gives surprising Alex Bowman update ahead of Bristol

Bowman has been out since early March and has missed four races due to vertigo.

NASCAR makes major Cleetus McFarland decision ahead of Talladega

NASCAR has a potential solution for fuel saving at Talladega

NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his pick for NBA Rookie of the Year: 'He deserves it'

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 17

Bowman's season may as well be over after unfortunate injury update

Alex Bowman's 2026 season may as well be over after unfortunate injury update

A Tuesday update regarding the health of Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman may have put a dagger into the season of Bowman and the No. 48 HMS team.

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