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Alex Bowman cleared for NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix

November 1, 2022 admin

Alex Bowman (48) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Steve Helber

AP

Alex Bowman is making his return to racing.

The Cup Series driver of the No. 48 car, who saw his championship hopes end after sustaining a concussion at Texas Motor Speedway in late September, announced Friday morning that he’ll be back in action when the NASCAR Cup Series puts on its final race of the 2022 season at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 6.

“Really excited to be able to tell

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NASCAR World Reacts To Unfortunate Alex Bowman News

October 16, 2022 admin

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 21: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 21, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) — Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Alex Bowman will miss the next three NASCAR Cup Series races with a concussion he suffered at Texas Motor Speedway on September 25.

Bowman and Hendrick Motorsports both released statements regarding the situation on Wednesday.

Noah Gragson will continue to race in the No. 48 car in place of Bowman.

Here is Bowman’s statement on Twitter:

As much as I hoped to be back in the No. 38 Ally Chevrolet this weekend, I will not be returning to competition for the next three NASCAR Cup Series races.

I am continuing to focus on getting my health back

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