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Bowman Misses Phoenix Race; Hendrick Seeks Waiver

5/19/2026

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Alex Bowman will miss the Phoenix Raceway NASCAR race after a vertigo diagnosis.
Bowman felt vertigo at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas and left the car on lap 71.
Myatt Snider, reporting for Fox Sports, took over the No. 48 Chevrolet after Bowman exited.
Anthony Alfredo will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet at Phoenix.
Hendrick will request a medical waiver to keep Bowman eligible for this year’s Cup championship.

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Alex Bowman will miss the Phoenix Raceway NASCAR race after a vertigo diagnosis.
Bowman felt vertigo at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas and left the car on lap 71.
Myatt Snider, reporting for Fox Sports, took over the No. 48 Chevrolet after Bowman exited.
Anthony Alfredo will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet at Phoenix.
Hendrick will request a medical waiver to keep Bowman eligible for this year’s Cup championship.