Alex Bowman Ramps Up Victory Streak at Darlington Dirt!
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Alex Bowman currently finds himself in a spot that no driver wants to be in. He sat out the race in Las Vegas on Sunday, making it the second consecutive Cup Series race he has been forced to miss.
Hendrick Motorsports revealed that he has been dealing with vertigo, and rumors now suggest he could make a return in Darlington. Bowman’s health took a turn for the worse after the brutal race at the Circuit of the Americas. The team announced that he was working actively to overcome his condition and recover, which forced him to miss Phoenix and Las Vegas.
Simulation driver Anthony Alfredo filled in for him at the Arizona track. He was expected to recover ahead of the race in Las Vegas and return to the No. 48 Chevy Camaro, but that did not happen.
Justin Allgaier was announced as his replacement in Nevada, and the JR Motorsports regular piloted the car to a disappointing 25th place finish. He spoke to the press in the aftermath and detailed how Bowman’s recovery was going. Addressing rumors of Bowman returning, he said, “To get into the car.
That’s our goal, right? At the end of the day. My hope is that he is ready for Darlington.