Alex Bowman finishes runner-up while mourning his dog Finn at Gateway
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Alex Bowman finished in second place at the Gateway race on September 13, 2026, while grieving the loss of his dog, Finn. Bowman announced the passing of Finn on social media shortly before the event, sharing heartfelt memories and photos. This emotional backdrop influenced his performance throughout the race. Bowman's heartfelt tribute to Finn resonated with fans and the racing community alike.
- •Bowman finished second at Gateway on September 13, 2026.
- •He shared news of Finn's passing on social media before the race.
- •Bowman expressed that Finn was his best friend.
- •The loss has affected his emotional state during the competition.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bowman Scores Emotional Runner-Up at Gateway After The Passing of His Dog
- 12:12 AMMotorsport.com — Emotional Alex Bowman remembers his dog Finn after runner-up finish: 'I lost my best friend'
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Emotional Alex Bowman remembers his dog Finn after runner-up finish: 'I lost my best friend'
"Alex Bowman was racing with a heavy heart this weekend at Gateway after the passing of his dog, Finn. Bowman shared the difficult news on social media ahead of Sunday's race, and included many happy pictures of him and Finn together. "I don’t know how to say this out loud, but last night I lost my best friend," Bowman wrote in the caption. "You only get a dog like Finn once in a lifetime ...Keep reading
"Alex Bowman earned an emotional runner-up finish at Gateway following the passing of his dog.
"Alex Bowman's beloved dog Finn passed away before the start of the race weekend
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:11 PMAlex Bowman Scores Emotional Runner-Up at Gateway After The Passing of His Dog
Alex Bowman earned an emotional runner-up finish at Gateway following the passing of his dog.
- Motorsport.comSep 14, 2026, 12:12 AMEmotional Alex Bowman remembers his dog Finn after runner-up finish: 'I lost my best friend'
Alex Bowman was racing with a heavy heart this weekend at Gateway after the passing of his dog, Finn. Bowman shared the difficult news on social media ahead of Sunday's race, and included many happy pictures of him and Finn together. "I don’t know how to say this out loud, but last night I lost my best friend," Bowman wrote in the caption. "You only get a dog like Finn once in a lifetime ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:12 AMEmotional Alex Bowman remembers his dog Finn after runner-up finish: 'I lost my best friend'
Alex Bowman's beloved dog Finn passed away before the start of the race weekend
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