Alex Bowman
FILE - Alex Bowman looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after missing four events with a fractured vertebra. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bowman looking to pick up where he left off at Coca-Cola 600 following back injury

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2023 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - Alex Bowman looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after missing four events with a fractured vertebra. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Alex Bowman cleared to return to NASCAR competition at Charlotte

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2023 11:31 AM EDT

Crew members change tires for Alex Bowman during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Hendrick driver Bowman unsure when he'll return from back injury

By Pete Iacobelli May. 14, 2023 02:54 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. hoists the trophy after winning the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Kansas; Formula One in Miami

By The Associated Press May. 02, 2023 09:37 PM EDT

Team members walk down pit road after the NASCAR 400 auto race was postponed due to weather at Dover Motor Speedway Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover rained out, moved to Monday

By Dan Gelston Apr. 30, 2023 10:51 AM EDT

FILE - Chase Elliott (9) looks on prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. The only thing on Elliott’s mind this weekend is winning as he returns to racing at Martinsville Speedway after missing six races with a broken left leg sustained during a snowboarding accident. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
Hendrick may consider changes after Elliott, Bowman injuries

By Dan Gelston Apr. 29, 2023 12:56 PM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) leaves pit lane during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Bowman out at least 3 NASCAR races with fractured vertebra

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 26, 2023 02:04 PM EDT

Fans eat as they wait for the start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Apr. 23, 2023 12:21 PM EDT

Kyle Busch spins late in the NASCAR Cup Series dirt auto race, leaving an eight-lap race to finish between Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick, with Bell declared the winner when several drivers were involved in a last-lap crash that created a caution, Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Bristol Motor Speedway, in Bristol, Tenn. (Emily Ball/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)
AUTO RACING: Bell emerging as a star; IndyCar to Long Beach

By The Associated Press Apr. 11, 2023 12:43 PM EDT

Tyler Reddick, left, and co-owner Denny Hamlin speak after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Hendrick won't appeal penalties to No. 24, No. 48 cars

Apr. 10, 2023 02:01 PM EDT

Driver Alex Bowman, left, signs autograph before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Rules, appeals and penalties talk of NASCAR at Bristol

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 08, 2023 06:10 PM EDT

William Byron greets fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Hendrick drivers Bowman, Byron penalized by NASCAR

Apr. 06, 2023 05:27 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates after winning the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
AUTO RACING: Dirt racing next as NASCAR moves to Bristol

By The Associated Press Apr. 04, 2023 11:15 AM EDT

Driver's restart after a caution flag during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond

Apr. 02, 2023 06:37 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez (99) steers through Turn 8 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Suarez fined $50,000 by NASCAR for hitting cars on pit road

Mar. 29, 2023 05:39 PM EDT

Alex Bowman steers his car through Turn 1 during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Appeals panel rescinds penalty against 3 Hendrick drivers

Mar. 29, 2023 05:01 PM EDT

AUTO RACING: Short track ahead; Open wheel is fun

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2023 04:15 PM EDT
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Toyota Owners 400 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Schedule: Saturday,...

Tyler Reddick steers through Turn 15 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Reddick wins COTA crashfest in triple OT for 23XI Racing

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 26, 2023 07:56 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico stand next to his car after he won the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
AUTO RACING: Hope for Ford in NASCAR; Red Bull rules F1

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2023 05:39 PM EDT

William Byron takes a photo with his trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Byron out to validate Hendrick's strong start despite fines

By Charles Odum Mar. 18, 2023 02:29 PM EDT