Alex Bowman reflects on challenging 2026 NASCAR season and looks ahead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:42 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Alex Bowman reflects on challenging 2026 NASCAR season and looks ahead
Summary

Alex Bowman voiced his frustrations following the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The driver of the No. 48 car finished the season 26th in the standings, missing the Chase and failing to secure a win. In a social media post, Bowman criticized a speeding penalty received during the season finale and addressed criticism regarding his performance. He expressed excitement for the upcoming 2027 season, which will be his final year as a full-time driver, and plans to offer more personal insights on social media. He also showed support for teammate Kyle Larson, who won his third Cup Series championship.

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  • •Bowman finished 16th in the season finale at Homestead.
  • •He missed four races due to a vertigo diagnosis.
  • •Bowman criticized a pit road speeding penalty.
  • •He plans to share more on social media in 2027.
  • •Kyle Larson won his third NASCAR Cup Series championship.
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Alex Bowman delivered his honest thoughts on a trying 2026 season.

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