Vertigo Sidelines Alex Bowman for NASCAR Race at Las Vegas
Alex Bowman is sidelined with vertigo and replaced by Justin Allgaier while Hendrick Motorsports seeks a medical waiver to retain Bowman's 2026 championship eligibility.
- Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports driver, appears on the No. 48 entry for the Pennzoil 400 scheduled March 15, 2026 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but his race status remains unannounced.
- Medical exams after COTA diagnosed Alex Bowman with vertigo following symptoms that forced his exit on lap 71 during the March 1 race.
- The official entry list released on February 20 includes top drivers and teams from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota, with sponsors Menards, Pennzoil, Jordan Brand and NOS Energy supporting the Cup field.
- Hendrick Motorsports has requested a medical waiver from NASCAR to protect Bowman's 2026 championship eligibility if he misses races, while the No. 48 entry draws attention as Bowman recovers.
- Recent racing at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 shows teams and top organizations preparing for the Las Vegas weekend, with the Cup entry featuring 36 cars, according to Twitter coverage.
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NASCAR Las Vegas Motor Speedway Entry List: Alex Bowman Status Uncertain
NASCAR has announced a full 36-car field for the 29th annual Pennzoil 400, which is set for March 15, 2026, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The official entry list, released on February 20, features many of the sport’s top drivers and teams from Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota. If all teams qualify, the race will reach the standard field size. Notably, the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet lists Alex Bowman as its driver, though he is still recover…
Alex Bowman (vertigo) remains sidelined for Las Vegas
NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman will miss his second straight race on Sunday while battling vertigo.Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday that Justin Allgaier will pilot the No. 48 Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Anthony Alfredo replaced Bowman last Sunday at Phoenix Raceway and finished 33rd."Alex continues to work closely with doctors toward being medically cleared, but he's still experiencing some lingering symptoms," Hendrick M…
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