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Christopher Bell topped Group 1 in Kansas Advent Health 400 practice with the fastest overall speed and the best 5/10/15/20/25/30-lap averages, while Alex Bowman looked fast and was strong on some longer runs, William Byron reported a loose feel yet posted high 20–30 lap averages, Corey Heim showed solid speed, and Noah Gragson also posted solid pace.
Ty Gibbs earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win in overtime at Bristol, holding off Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson after a late restart and marking a milestone for Joe Gibbs Racing and the Gibbs family, while crew chief Tyler Allen earned his first win with Gibbs and Bowman returned from vertigo before exiting early; the series heads to Kansas next.
Alex Bowman returns to NASCAR at Bristol after being sidelined by vertigo that caused dizziness and vomiting at Circuit of the Americas. After weeks of doctor visits, rehab, and driver-simulator tests, he’s been cleared to race, with doctors citing multiple potential causes. Bowman acknowledges the comeback is challenging at the demanding Bristol track and notes a waiver will likely be needed for title eligibility; he has prior injuries and is in a contract year with Hendrick Motorsports.
Alex Bowman returned to Bristol Motor Speedway after a month-long vertigo bout that sidelined him for four Cup Series races; he described dizziness and illness at Circuit of The Americas and credited extensive medical care and rehab for his return, expressing relief to be back in the car and optimistic about continuing his season.
Alex Bowman will miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup Series races (Darlington, Martinsville and Bristol) to continue vertigo recovery, with Justin Allgaier stepping in to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet at those events and Bowman aiming to return once medically cleared.
Alex Bowman will miss at least three NASCAR Cup Series races to recover from vertigo, with Justin Allgaier substituting the No. 48 through Bristol; Bowman first experienced symptoms at the March 1 Circuit of The Americas race and has also missed Phoenix and Las Vegas, with the team following medical guidance and prioritizing his return when cleared.
Alex Bowman and Tyler Reddick secured the final spots in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Daytona, with Bowman narrowly missing out after a late-race incident, while Ryan Blaney's last-lap pass clinched the victory and playoff berth. The race was marked by crashes and intense competition, highlighting the unpredictable nature of speedway racing.
Alex Bowman celebrated Ryan Blaney's victory at Daytona, which secured Bowman's spot in the NASCAR playoffs after a stressful race and crash that threatened his season. Bowman humorously promised Blaney 'seven million beers' for his help, though Blaney joked he would settle for five million. The race was tense, with multiple drivers vying for playoff spots, and Bowman's relief was palpable after the race concluded.
NASCAR is investigating a recent on-track incident between Bubba Wallace and Alex Bowman during the Chicago race, with discussions about possible penalties and the impact on Wallace's playoff points, amid ongoing rivalry concerns.
Alex Bowman achieved his first top-five finish in over a month at the Mexico City race despite battling a back injury, thanks to strategic pit stops and race management, marking a positive turnaround for his team amid a tough season.
Despite social media chatter and Alex Bowman's in-car camera footage suggesting he won the Daytona 500, NASCAR's decision to award the victory to William Byron appears to be the correct call. NASCAR's caution protocol freezes the field, and upon reviewing the video evidence and photo released by NASCAR, it seems that Byron was indeed ahead of Bowman when the caution was called. Bowman's demeanor and the video evidence support NASCAR's decision, indicating that the right call was made.
Bubba Wallace finds himself in a tough spot after a dismal finish in the Atlanta race, falling below the cut-off line for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. With just three points below the top 16, Wallace will need strong performances in upcoming races, including New Hampshire where he performed well last year. Meanwhile, Alex Bowman of Hendrick Motorsports has struggled since returning from injury, falling from 16th to 22nd in the points standings and failing to deliver consistent results.
The 2023 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway is set to take place on Sunday, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson as the co-favorites. NASCAR expert Micah Roberts is fading Ross Chastain and is high on Alex Bowman, who is a longshot in the latest odds. Roberts also recommends a longshot driver whose only wins have come on road courses.
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will miss three to four weeks after fracturing a vertebra in a sprint car event in Iowa. Bowman was treated at a hospital following the crash but is "OK," according to his tweet. Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick said Bowman's recovery is their top priority. Bowman had six top-10 finishes in the first 10 races this season and is currently in ninth place in the Cup Series standings.
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will miss at least three races due to a broken vertebra suffered during a sprint-car race. Josh Berry will replace Bowman during his recovery. Bowman is expected to miss races at Dover, Kansas, and Darlington, and his playoff hopes will depend on when he can return. This is the second consecutive year Bowman has missed races due to injury.