In the second stage of the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, drivers were battling intensely for position on track after a restart, running three and four-wide. Unfortunately, Alex Bowman’s race came to a sudden and violent end when he was involved in a four-wide situation that led to a high-speed impact with the outside wall.
Despite running in 29th place, Bowman found himself in the middle of the chaos as Cole Custer’s loose car caused a chain reaction that ultimately collected Bowman and Pole-sitter Chase Briscoe. The impact with the wall left Bowman’s car with its rear tires off the ground, indicating the severity of the crash.
After climbing out of the wrecked car, Bowman expressed the pain he felt from the impact, acknowledging it as one of the hardest hits he has experienced in his racing career. The unfortunate incident marked another setback for the No. 48 team, which has struggled in recent races, finishing poorly in seven of the last nine events.
While Suarez and Briscoe managed to continue the race, both Custer and Bowman were forced to retire, prompting a red flag on Lap 68 of 200. The stoppage lasted about 13 minutes as officials worked to clear the debris and ensure the safety of the drivers on track.
