Alex Bowman sidelined for at least 3 more NASCAR races as vertigo symptoms linger
Alex Bowman will miss Darlington, Martinsville, and Bristol Cup races as he recovers from vertigo, with Justin Allgaier filling in for at least three events, Hendrick Motorsports said.
- On Tuesday, Hendrick Motorsports announced Alex Bowman will miss at least three NASCAR Cup races while Justin Allgaier fills in at Darlington, Martinsville, and Bristol.
- During the March 1 Circuit of The Americas race, Bowman experienced vertigo and exited after 70 of 95 laps, missing subsequent races at Phoenix and Las Vegas.
- The 32-year-old from Tucson, Arizona, sits 36th in the Cup standings and has eight Cup wins over 12 seasons, dampening his 2025 season postseason prospects.
- Hendrick Motorsports added they are following medical guidance and supporting Bowman, with no firm timeline for his return, as the situation remains fluid.
- At Darlington, Bowman was removed from the NASCAR Xfinity Series entry for Darlington, replaced with a 'TBA', losing planned JR Motorsports track time amid contract year status with Hendrick Motorsports.
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Vertigo diagnosis sidelines Hendrick driver Alex Bowman will not compete for at least the next three NASCAR Cup Series races as he continues treatment and recovery from vertigo symptoms. The No. 48 Ally Chevrolet driver for Hendrick Motorsports left the car mid race after experiencing the issue,…
Alex Bowman to miss next three races as he focuses on vertigo recovery - Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, will not compete in at least the next three NASCAR Cup Series races as he continues to recover from vertigo
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, will not compete in at least the next three NASCAR Cup Series races as he continues to recover from vertigo. The post Alex Bowman to miss next three races as he focuses on vertigo recovery appeared first on SpeedwayMedia.com.
Alex Bowman sidelined at least three more races as vertigo symptoms linger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup Series races while he recovers from vertigo. Bowman had to exit the March 1 race at Circuit of the Americas because he was not feeling well. He was replaced mid-race and diagnosed with vertigo, and has missed races at Phoenix and Las Vegas since. Myatt Snider drove the No. 48 Chevrolet at COTA, Anthony Alfredo drove at Phoenix and Justin Allgai…
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