Overview
- Simulator and reserve driver Anthony Alfredo will pilot the No. 48 Chevrolet at Phoenix, bringing 210 national series starts including 43 in the Cup Series.
- Bowman exited last Sunday’s COTA race on lap 71 due to illness, and Fox Sports pit spotter Myatt Snider finished the event in relief.
- The 32-year-old underwent two days of medical evaluation this week and turned laps at the Ten Tenths Motor Club before being ruled out, with no return timetable announced.
- Hendrick Motorsports emphasized prioritizing Bowman’s health and confirmed it will request a NASCAR medical waiver to preserve his championship eligibility.
- Bowman is in a contract year and sits 36th in the standings after finishes of 40th, 23rd, and 36th, and he previously missed races in 2022 (concussion) and 2023 (broken back).