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NASCAR fines Zane Smith $50,000 for ramming Carson Hocevar's car after Phoenix race

NASCAR has fined Cup Series driver Zane Smith $50,000 for ramming Carson Hocevar's car during a post-race cool-down lap at Phoenix Raceway

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Can Red-Hot Chase Briscoe Make A Run For The Title?

Chase Briscoe has been red-hot over the last two weeks. Were his back-to-back wins enough to move him to the top of NASCAR's contender ranki...

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Can Red-Hot Chase Briscoe Make A Run For The Title?

4 Takeaways From Chase Briscoe's Thrilling Victory At Charlotte

It was a thriller at Charlotte, and Chase Briscoe came out on top. After back-to-back wins, is he a legitimate contender to win it all?

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Chase Briscoe's Thrilling Victory At Charlotte

Chase Briscoe holds off teammate Christopher Bell in Charlotte to win 2nd straight playoff race

Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell to win his second straight NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a photo finish

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Alex Bowman Takes Blame After Triggering Multi-Car Crash at Charlotte - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News CONCORD, N.C. — Two chase contenders saw promising afternoons come to an abrupt end Sunday when a Lap 77 crash involving Bubba Wallace, Alex...

OCTOBER 11 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

"I lost my best friend": Alex Bowman fights back tears after Gateway race following loss of his dog Finn Alex Bowman had plenty to be proud of after finishing second at the second race of the NASCAR Chase at the World Wide Technology Raceway, but the Hendrick Motorsports driver was de...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Enjoy Illinois 300 results from World Wide Technology Raceway - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Enjoy Illinois 300 winner Kyle Larson snapped a 51-race winless streak Sunday night, holding off teammate Alex Bowman to claim the victory a...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway

Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman in overtime of a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Ra...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Runner-up Finish at Gateway Bowman finished second in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday afternoon.

Impact The driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet started 11th on the grid and stayed out of trouble in this caution-filled race. Bowman would pop in-and-out of the Top 10 at times and keep close touch with the leaders throughout. He would gain and hold onto Top-5 track position down the stretch and survive the multiple restarts in the final 50 laps. Bowman would get past Joey Logano late to secure the impressive runner-up finish, which was his fourth Top 5 of the season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bowman replacement confirmed after NASCAR retirement announcement There will be a new driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season.

AUGUST 18 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Hendrick Motorsports signs Connor Zilisch for 2028 NASCAR season NASCAR's top prospect Connor Zilisch lands racing contract with Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2028 after Alex Bowman retires.

AUGUST 17 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Hendrick Motorsports hires NASCAR's top youngster as Alex Bowman replacement Connor Zilisch is on his way to NASCAR's winningest Cup Series team. He signed a contract to succeed Alex Bowman in the No. 48 Chevrolet in...

AUGUST 17 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Connor Zilisch to drive the No. 48 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028

Connor Zilisch has signed a multiyear contract with Hendrick Motorsports to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet beginning in 2028

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Connor Zilisch Officially Moving To Hendrick Motorsports In 2028 Connor Zilisch will be on the move in 2028, as he will serve as the successor to Alex Bowman behind the wheel of Hendrick Motorsports' No. 4...

AUGUST 17 • SI.COM

Jimmie Johnson set to leave NASCAR with famous friends in tow and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Jimmie Johnson is gearing up for his final NASCAR Cup race at next season's Daytona 500, reclaiming his old No. 48

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

The most obvious Hendrick replacement for Alex Bowman is being ignored Connor Zilisch has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Alex Bowman for the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season, but should Hendrick Motorsports...

AUGUST 1 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Who Takes Over For Alex Bowman In 2028? One Obvious Fit Awaits

While Hendrick Motorsports has time to wait to name its driver of the No. 48 car for 2028, making a move for Connor Zilisch makes too much s...

JULY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Who Takes Over For Alex Bowman In 2028? One Obvious Fit Awaits

Corey Day makes honest admission on possibility of replacing Alex Bowman in No. 48 HMS ride: "It would be very foolish of me" With Alex Bowman announcing his intention to step away from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition following the 2027 season, the garage rumor mill immediately locked onto Hendric...

JULY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NASCAR Power Rankings: Toyotas Rule While Joey Logano Surges

Toyotas reigned supreme at the Brickyard but did the manufacturer dominate the power rankings, too? Here's the latest.

JULY 28 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Power Rankings: Toyotas Rule While Joey Logano Surges

3 possible replacements for Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports Alex Bowman will not return to Hendrick Motorsports after the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Who will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet in 2028?

JULY 28 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Alex Bowman won't run Hendrick Motorsports' No. 48 car at Daytona Jimmie Johnson's final Daytona 500 start is set to come behind the wheel of the No. 48 car.

JULY 27 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Todd Gilliland competes surprising In-Season Challenge run by collecting $1 million paycheck

Todd Gilliland reached the final round of NASCAR’s second In-Season Challenge by taking advantage of all the right breaks

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Who will replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028? - Racing News Who will replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028? There's only one name at the top of the list.

JULY 25 • RACINGNEWS.CO

Denny Hamlin delivers clear retirement stance amid Alex Bowman's bombshell decision: "Riding the wave of week to week" With Alex Bowman officially setting the timer on his full-time Cup Series career following the 2027 season, the spotlight at Indianapolis Motor Speedway naturally shifted to the ve...

JULY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alex Bowman spills the beans on his call to retire from NASCAR at the end of 2027 Alex Bowman has opened up about why he plans to retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series racing at the end of the 2027 season. He said his injuries were not the main reasons behind...

JULY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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