Alex Bowman, the NASCAR driver who has been a fixture in the Cup Series for more than a decade, has been dealing with a surprising health setback that sidelined him for several races this season.
The condition, diagnosed as vertigo, brought with it a relentless spinning sensation, dizziness and nausea that made it unsafe for him to sit behind the wheel of a stock car.
He missed the final events at Phoenix and Las Vegas, and earlier in his career he sat out five races in 2022 after a concussion and three more the following year because of a broken back.
Bowman, who boasts more than 360 career Cup starts and has been a full‑time driver for Hendrick Motorsports since 2018, has also celebrated eight victories and a sixth‑place finish in the 2020 standings.
A career defined by resilience
From a broken back to a bout of vertigo, Bowman’s story is one of perseverance, illustrating how even the most competitive drivers must confront unexpected obstacles off the track.