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Hendrick Motorsports announced that Connor Zilisch will drive the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet in the 2028 season, stepping into the seat vacated by Alex Bowman after his retirement. The move follows a breakout year for Zilisch, who has already claimed multiple victories in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and earned a regular‑season championship with JR Motorsports.
After a career defined by seven championships and 83 Cup victories, Jimmie Johnson will pilot the legendary No. 48 for a farewell appearance at Daytona, a move made possible by a special agreement with Hendrick Motorsports and Ally Financial.
Jimmie Johnson’s final Daytona 500 appearance in 2027 will see him drive the iconic No. 48, a car that defined his seven championships and 83 victories. The arrangement, brokered with Hendrick Motorsports and Ally Financial, marks a storybook ending to his driving career while he continues as co‑owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and sport ambassador.
Alex Bowman, a Tucson native and longtime Hendrick Motorsports driver, will step away from full‑time NASCAR competition after the 2027 season. He leaves with eight wins, seven playoff berths and a legacy of professionalism.
Alex Bowman has renewed his contract with Hendrick Motorsports for one more year, marking his final full‑time season before retirement. He reflects on his career, his sponsors, and his goals for the upcoming campaign.
Alex Bowman confirmed that the 2027 season will be his last full‑time NASCAR Cup Series campaign, closing a ten‑year chapter that includes eight victories, seven playoff berths, and a series of personal challenges overcome with resilience.
Alex Bowman will end his full‑time NASCAR Cup Series career after the 2027 season, citing a desire to finish on a high note after a decade with Hendrick Motorsports.
Alex Bowman has extended his contract through 2027 and will retire after that season, prompting Hendrick Motorsports to consider Connor Zilisch as a potential replacement.
Alex Bowman will end his full‑time NASCAR Cup Series career after the 2027 season, closing a chapter that includes eight wins, 378 starts and a milestone 400th race start.
ESPN’s upcoming ‘Women’s Sports Sunday’ will take over the former ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ slot, showcasing WNBA and NWSL games while reflecting a broader industry shift driven by rising interest in female athletes and new sponsorship deals.