Bowyer calls time on his racing career

NASCAR Cup veteran Clint Bowyer will retire from racing and switch to TV commentary when his Stewart-haas Racing contract expires at the end of this season.

The 41-year-old has raced full-time at the Cup level since 2006, winning 10 times in 537 starts with Richard Childress Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and

SHR. He was third in the Cup in 2007 and second in 2012, and has been a regular playoff finalist. He last won a race in 2018.

In a statement posted on social media, Bowyer said: “In 2021 my suit will no longer be fireproof” and paid tribute to the people who have supported his career.

“I’ve sat in race cars prepared by some of the very best men and women the sport has to offer, for world class organisations,” said Bowyer. “Sharing Victory Lane with the people representing Richard Childress Racing, Kevin Harvick Inc, Michael Waltrip Racing and Stewart-haas Racing is what it’s all about!

“The opportunity to have won races with all three manufacturers [Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota] is something I’m proud of.