NASCAR driver Alex Bowman to retire from full-time racing after 2027 season

NASCAR driver Alex Bowman, 33, announced on Thursday that he will retire from full-time racing after the 2027 season. Before making the announcement, Bowman signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports, where he drives the No. 48 Chevrolet. Bowman has dealt with several health setbacks in recent years, including vertigo that caused him to miss four races this season, as well as a concussion in 2022 and a back injury in 2023.