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Jeff Gordon praises Alex Bowman for Gateway performance and resilience

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:14 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Jeff Gordon praises Alex Bowman for Gateway performance and resilience

Summary

Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, commended Alex Bowman after his runner-up finish at Gateway's Enjoy Illinois 300 on September 13, 2026. Gordon described Bowman as a 'fighter' who has faced personal and professional challenges this season, including a diagnosis of vertigo and the loss of his pet dog. Despite these hardships, Bowman assisted teammate Kyle Larson in securing a victory, receiving recognition for his contributions. Larson dedicated the win to Bowman, highlighting their teamwork during the race. Bowman's performance at Gateway is noted as his best of the season, following a comeback from earlier setbacks, and he plans to retire from full-time racing after 2027.

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Status Watch

•Gordon labels Bowman a 'fighter' after strong performance at Gateway.
•Bowman finished as runner-up at the Enjoy Illinois 300 on September 13.
•Kyle Larson credits Bowman for his victory and teamwork.
•Bowman faces personal losses and a recent vertigo diagnosis.
•He is set to retire from full-time racing at the end of 2027.

Latest Updates

1:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Gordon Makes Honest Admission About Alex Bowman: “Never Was Given Enough Credit”

What they're saying

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Hendrick Motorsports Vice Chairman Jeff Gordon heaped praise on Gateway’s runner-up finisher Alex Bowman. Gordon called Bowman a ‘fighter’ who deserves a lot more credit.
— Yahoo Sports

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