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Alex Bowman Returns to NASCAR After Month-Long Recovery

4/12/2026

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National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) driver Alex Bowman returned to Bristol Motor Speedway after a month-long vertigo recovery.
Myatt Snider and other drivers filled in while he missed four races.
Hendrick Motorsports' president confirmed Bowman was cleared to race without restrictions.
The team is optimistic about his performance in upcoming races at Kansas and Talladega, despite being 34th in owners' points.
Bowman aims for a top-10 finish.

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National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) driver Alex Bowman returned to Bristol Motor Speedway after a month-long vertigo recovery.
Myatt Snider and other drivers filled in while he missed four races.
Hendrick Motorsports' president confirmed Bowman was cleared to race without restrictions.
The team is optimistic about his performance in upcoming races at Kansas and Talladega, despite being 34th in owners' points.
Bowman aims for a top-10 finish.