NASCAR announced Wednesday that Alex Bowman will miss three to four weeks after breaking a vertebra in a sprint event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.
Bowman was treated at a hospital after the accident, but Bowman is «fine,» he says.
«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.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23, 2023 in Talladega, Alabama. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
«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.»
«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.»
Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Chevrolet Ally, gets into his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 22, 2023 in Talladega, Alabama. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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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. He currently sits ninth in the Cup Series standings.
Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, greets fans as he takes the stage during driver introductions ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23, 2023 in Talladega, Alabama. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Bowman finished 13th in the GEICO 500 at Talladega last Sunday.