Alex Bowman involved in awkward crash during NASCAR race at Bristol
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Alex Bowman faced an embarrassing crash during the NASCAR Cup race at Bristol on September 20. With 70 laps remaining, he was running in 20th place and already off the lead lap when he attempted to maneuver between leading drivers Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar. The incident ultimately left him feeling frustrated amid a challenging race. Bowman's struggles contributed to an overall disappointing performance as he fought to avoid going another lap down.
- •Bowman crashes with 70 laps to go in the Bristol race
- •He was running 20th and off the lead lap
- •The crash involved Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar
- •Bowman expressed embarrassment over the crash
- •The race has significant implications for overall season performance
- 7:00 AMMotorsport.com — Alex Bowman embarrassed by awkward Bristol crash, admits he didn't know who the leader was
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Bowman embarrassed by awkward Bristol crash, admits he didn't know who the leader was
"The NASCAR Cup race at Bristol did not go the way Alex Bowman had hoped, and ended in an awkward crash with the leaders that left him feeling embarrassed. The moment in question took place with 70 laps to go. Alex Bowman was running 20th, already off the lead lap, and in danger of going another lap down. As Ty Gibbs took the lead from Carson Hocevar, he tried to go up the middle between the ...Keep reading
"Bowman's race ended after a run-in with race leader Ty Gibbs, who collided with the Hendrick Motorsports driver as he was attempting to lap the No. 48
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 20, 2026, 7:00 AMAlex Bowman embarrassed by awkward Bristol crash, admits he didn't know who the leader was
The NASCAR Cup race at Bristol did not go the way Alex Bowman had hoped, and ended in an awkward crash with the leaders that left him feeling embarrassed. The moment in question took place with 70 laps to go. Alex Bowman was running 20th, already off the lead lap, and in danger of going another lap down. As Ty Gibbs took the lead from Carson Hocevar, he tried to go up the middle between the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:00 AMAlex Bowman embarrassed by awkward Bristol crash, admits he didn't know who the leader was
Bowman's race ended after a run-in with race leader Ty Gibbs, who collided with the Hendrick Motorsports driver as he was attempting to lap the No. 48
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