Driver Alex Bowman, 32, will not participate in at least the next three NASCAR Cup races due to health issues. Bowman is experiencing vertigo, which has already prevented him from racing in the last two events in Phoenix and Las Vegas.
His absence was announced after Bowman had to leave the wheel of his Chevrolet number 48 from Hendrick Motorsports during the March 1 race at COTA. At that time, driver Myatt Snider completed the race for him. In subsequent races, Anthony Alfredo and the 2024 NASCAR O’Reilly Series champion, Justin Allgaier, have been the substitute drivers.
Hendrick Motorsports has confirmed that Bowman will not compete in the upcoming races in Darlington, Martinsville, and Bristol, which will take place after the Easter break. Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports, mentioned that the team will give Bowman the necessary time to recover following medical recommendations. “We look forward to his return when he is clinically fit to compete,” added Andrews.
Justin Allgaier, who finished the Vegas race in 25th position, will maintain control of the number 48 vehicle during Bowman’s absence. Additionally, it has been reported that Bowman will have to replace Kyle Larson at the wheel of the #88 from JR Motorsports in the next NASCAR O’Reilly race at Darlington.
This is not the first time Bowman has missed races due to health issues. Over the last five years, he has been forced to take a break for a concussion and a back injury, which has kept him off the track on multiple occasions.
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