NASCAR's Alex Bowman Endures Brutal Crash at Michigan Race: 'That Hurt a Lot'

In a heart-stopping moment at the FireKeepers Casino 400, NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman endured a brutal crash at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. The incident unfolded on Lap 67 when Cole Custer lost control, triggering a chain reaction that sent both Daniel Suarez and Bowman into chaos. While Suarez and Custer spun out, Bowman took the hardest hit, slamming head-on into the wall before ricocheting back onto the track.

Despite the terrifying impact, Bowman managed to climb out of his wrecked No. 48 car under his own power. The race was briefly halted under a red flag as emergency crews cleared the debris and ensured the drivers’ safety. Speaking to Amazon Prime Video after a visit to the infield care center, Bowman didn’t mince words about the pain. "Yeah, that hurt a lot. Probably top of the board on hits I’ve taken," he admitted, describing how he was powerless to avoid the collision. "Just, 'Oh s---, this is about to hurt really bad,’" he recalled thinking as the crash unfolded.

This wreck is the latest in a string of setbacks for the Hendrick Motorsports driver. With finishes of 36th in both Nashville last week and now Michigan, plus four out of his last five races outside the top 20, Bowman and his team are grappling with a frustrating slump. "Hate that for our team. It’s been a really rough two months," he lamented. As the dust settles, fans and fellow drivers alike are wishing Bowman a swift recovery from this jarring hit.