Michigan NASCAR Cup Race: Bowman’s Violent Crash Shakes the Field
In a chaotic restart during the second stage of the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, Alex Bowman experienced a catastrophic crash, bringing a sudden halt to his performance. Running 29th, Bowman found himself entangled in a four-wide race for position when Cole Custer lost control, colliding with Daniel Suarez and subsequently striking Bowman’s No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. The impact sent Bowman crashing into the outside wall at approximately 150 mph, lifting the rear tires off the ground.
Bowman immediately conveyed the seriousness of the situation over team radio, stating, “That one was really f** big.” Following the collision, he was able to exit the vehicle safely, a relief considering his previous struggles with back injuries and concussions.
Post-race, Bowman commented on the collision, saying, “That hurt a lot… that was probably top of the board on hits I’ve taken. I hate that for the #48 team… at that point, just along for the ride.” He noted that this incident added to a troubling trend for the No. 48 team, which has seen finishes of 27th or worse in seven of the last nine races.
Custer, along with Bowman, was forced to retire from the race, while Suarez and pole-sitter Chase Briscoe were able to continue. The race was red-flagged on Lap 68, lasting about 13 minutes as Bowman’s car was removed from the track.
This event underscores not only the dangers inherent in NASCAR racing but also the ongoing challenges faced by Bowman’s team in the current season.
