After marking a career-best four-win season in his first year in the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet with 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, Alex Bowman focuses on continuing to etch his name in the organization's history books.
Who has driven the 48 car?
Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday that Alex Bowman has signed a two-year contract to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet through the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Why did Jimmie Johnson choose 48?
“And then I raised my hand and said look every time I've won a championship in my younger years, I either had the number 4 or the number 8. And Jeff is a part-owner in the car, his number's 24. So there was a little play on numbers there, and we selected the 48,” concluded Johnson.
Who will drive the 48 car in 2021?
Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday that Alex Bowman will replace Jimmie Johnson next season, shifting to the organization's No. 48 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021.
Who is driving the 48 car in 2021?
48 Ally Chevrolet in 2021. CONCORD, N.C. -- Beginning with the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, Alex Bowman will drive the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE of Hendrick Motorsports with full-season primary sponsorship from Ally. The 27-year-old Bowman is enjoying a career-best year at NASCAR's highest level.
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Who does Denny Hamlin drive for?
Denny Hamlin drives the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing and co-owns 23XI Racing with NBA legend Michael Jordan in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has amassed 47 wins, including triumphs in the Daytona 500 (2016, 2019, 2020) and Southern 500 (2010, 2017, 2021) in 17 full seasons.
Who drove for Lowe's in NASCAR?
Lowe's Companies Inc. has extended its longtime relationship with Hendrick Motorsports after signing a two-year agreement that will continue its full-season primary sponsorship of the No. 48 NASCAR Sprint Cup team and six-time series champion Jimmie Johnson in 2016 and 2017.
Why did Lowe's quit NASCAR?
For Lowe's, the decision is simply business. The home improvement company teamed with Hendrick and Johnson in 2001 when the driver was a nobody. Owner and company took a leap on the driver Jeff Gordon promised them was going to be a star. Gordon was right and Johnson was so good that Lowe's couldn't leave.
When did Lowes stop sponsoring Jimmie Johnson?
Hendrick Motorsports announced earlier this year that Lowe's would end its sponsorship of Johnson at the end of 2018.
Who does Bubba Wallace drive for?
23XI Racing entered the Cup Series for the first time last year with Bubba Wallace as the driver of the #23 Toyota, and they later confirmed that they would be adding the #45 Toyota for the 2022 season.
Who drives 23XI Racing?
23XI Racing announced on Friday that Kurt Busch will join the organization next season as part of an expansion to a two-car team in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series. The 43-year-old Busch will pair with teammate Bubba Wallace as the organization enters its second Cup Series season.
Who does Martin Truex drive for?
Martin Truex Jr. is the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion and in his third season driving the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. He earned his first win with the team in 2019 at Richmond Raceway, and his most recent came at Richmond Raceway in 2021. He has 31 career victories in the series.
Who is driving the 88 car in 2021?
Outlook: Ives will shift with driver Alex Bowman from the No. 88 to the No. 48 for the 2021 season. The two have teamed up for two wins and three playoff appearances in as many years.
Is there a 88 car in NASCAR?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports unveiled the No. 88 Hellmann's Fridge Hunters Chevrolet paint scheme Earnhardt will run in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8. The winning wrap was revealed Tuesday during JR Motorsports' Unilever production shoot via Earnhardt's Instagram live.
Who drives the 88 car now?
The No. 88 car is currently driven for Hendrick by Alex Bowman.
Does Denny Hamlin drive for 23XI?
Denny Hamlin and the 23XI Racing Team head into the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season excited and looking forward to improving on the organization's rookie year.
Who owns the 23 Xfinity car?
Our Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team that currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, fielding the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro SS full-time for Brett Moffitt, the No. 23 Camaro full-time for Anthony Alfredo, and the No. 27 Camaro full-time for Jeb Burton.
Is Bubba Wallace NASCAR driver married?
NASCAR Cup Series star Bubba Wallace has proposed to longtime girlfriend Amanda Carter — and she said yes. The 23XI Racing driver shared the happy news on his social channels Friday afternoon. Soooooo yeah…
Who drives for Pitbull in NASCAR?
On Wednesday, Marks and his co-owners (yes, including the guy with the catchphrase and the sunglasses) announced their acquisition of Chip Ganassi Racing's NASCAR program. Current driver Daniel Suarez will stay on as the driver of one of their cars.
Why did Home Depot stop sponsoring NASCAR?
NASCAR may have fallen down the list of priorities for its advertising dollars, leading to The Home Depot pulling out of the sport. The extra money saved from sponsoring NASCAR allowed them to purchase Interline Brands in 2015, according to Fortune.
What happened to race car driver Jimmie Johnson?
Johnson, who injured his right hand, will be reevaluated Saturday, according to Chip Ganassi Racing team officials. The injury occurred when his No. 48 Dallara-Honda slammed head-on into a tire barrier during Friday's practice session. In laymen's terms, Johnson's hand snapped back on impact.
