NASCAR driver Alex Bowman is injured in dirt racing crash
This weekend, NASCAR is heading to Dover Speedway. Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 will not be in the car after suffering a crash on Tuesday night.
Watch the Alex Bowman crash video below.
Kyle Larson’s High Limit Sprint Car Series raced at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The track is a 3/8-mile bullring dirt track.
The incident took place in the 410 sprint car division. Alex Bowman and Conner Morrell banged wheels at the start/finish line. That sent both drivers flipping into turn one.
The wing of a sprint car is designed to act as soft landing soft in the case a car is turned over. However, in this case, multiple flips crushed the wing significantly. By the time Bowman came to a rest, the wing was completely mangled, hanging off the side of the machine.
The 30-year-old driver was treated at a local hospital. He’s currently on his way back to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Josh Berry will drive the No. 48 this weekend. Berry previously filled in for the injured Chase Elliott, who recently returned to the car.
Hendrick Motorsports will request a playoff waiver upon Alex Bowman’s return.
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Hendrick Motorsports: Statement
“We’re relieved Alex is home, in good spirits and getting world-class treatment,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports.
“Giving him ample time and the foremost resources to heal is our top priority. He’s having a tremendous season, and the No. 48 is at the top of its game.”
Hendrick added, “We know what Josh is capable of in the race car and that Blake (Harris, crew chief) and the team will continue operating at a high level until Alex is ready to return. He has our full, unequivocal support.”
Alex Bowman: Statement
“Last night I was involved in an on-track incident while racing and fractured a vertebra,” Alex Bowman opened in a social media statement on Wednesday.
“First, I want to let everyone know I’m feeling ok. My focus is now on healing and resting.”
“Being out of the car is never an update any driver want to make. I’m thankful to Josh Berry and Hendrick Motorsports for stepping up to the plate and I know the entire Ally Racing team will give it their all these next few weeks.”
Bowman concluded, “I’ll be doing everything I can at home to help the team and ensure my recovery is as quick as possible to get back in the 48 car soon.”
Bowman is expected to miss 3-4 weeks of racing while recovering from the injury.
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