Alex Bowman Walks Away From Massive Crash at Michigan Speedway

Alex Bowman suffered one of the hardest hits of his NASCAR career when his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet slammed head-on into the SAFER barrier during a multi-car crash at the Michigan International Speedway. The incident occurred on Lap 67 as Bowman was caught in a chain reaction involving Cole Custer, Austin Cindric, and Daniel Suarez. Bowman, who was running outside the top 25 at the time, was able to exit his car unassisted and walk to the ambulance before being evaluated at the infield care center, from which he was later released. Despite the severe impact, Bowman described the crash as the biggest hit he has ever taken in a stock car and expressed frustration over a rough recent stretch where he has finished 27th or worse in seven of his last nine races. The crash led to a red flag that paused the race for about 13 minutes, highlighting the severity of the collision and the safety measures in place. Bowman remains optimistic about his team's potential despite ongoing challenges this season.