Bowyer Getting Out of Car, Going Into Booth

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Clint Bowyer will retire at the end of the NASCAR season and join the Fox Sports booth as an analyst.

Bowyer is completing his 15th full season. He heads into Sunday’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway facing elimination from the playoffs. Bowyer ranked 11th in the 12-driver field that will be trimmed by four for the next round.