Alex Bowman is expected to miss about a month of the NASCAR season as he recovers from a fractured vertebra sustained in a terrifying car accident in Iowa on Tuesday night.
Video of the accident surfaced as Bowman revealed that he would miss significant time. Bowman was driving around a curve when he caught Conner Morrell’s tires and went flying through the air, landing hard on the dirt track.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the #Ally Chevrolet, and Austin Dillon during the qualifying heat for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 8, 2023 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Morrell rolled over several times in the crash.
«First, I want everyone to know that I feel good,» he tweeted on Wednesday. «My focus now is to heal and rest. Being out of the car is never an upgrade any driver wants to make. I’m grateful to Josh Berry and Hendrick Motorsports for stepping up and I know the entire Ally Racing team will.» give it your all these next few weeks.
«I will do everything I can at home to help the team and make sure my recovery is as quick as possible to get back in the 48 car soon.»
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In the video, Bowman is in the purple vehicle and Morrell is in the red. Both drivers got out of their cars under their own power, according to Flo Racing.
As the NASCAR Cup Series gears up for Dover International Speedway on Sunday, Bowman currently sits ninth in the standings. Hendrick Motorsports said it would apply for a medical waiver to keep Bowman eligible for the playoffs.
Alex Bowman drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series NOCO 400 at Martinsville Speedway on April 15, 2023 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Alex Bowman sits in his car during qualifying at Martinsville Speedway on April 15, 2023 in Virginia. (John David Mercer-USA Today Sports)
«We’re relieved that Alex is home, in good spirits and getting top-notch treatment,» said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. «Giving him enough time and major resources to heal is our top priority. He’s having a tremendous season and the No. 48 is at the top of his game. We know what Josh is capable of in the race car and that Blake (Harris , Team Principal) and the team will continue to operate at a high level until Alex is ready to return. He has our full and unequivocal support.»
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Bowman got off to a strong start this season, earning six top-10 finishes in the first 10 races this season.
Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.