In the NASCAR Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, Alex Bowman faced engine problems while driving his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Running in 17th place out of a field of 36 cars, Bowman was forced to head to the garage early in the race after his car began experiencing issues.
During a caution flag, Daniel Hemric spun in Turn 2, prompting Bowman to bring his car to the pits on lap 144 of the scheduled 301 laps. Upon inspection by his crew, it was discovered that the car was experiencing engine trouble and emitting smoke. The decision was made to take the car behind the wall for further repairs, effectively ending Bowman’s race early.
Despite qualifying in fifth place due to rain-related cancellations, Bowman’s day was cut short by mechanical issues. Heading into the event, he was in 12th place in the Cup Series standings with just an 8-point margin above the playoff elimination line. With only eight races remaining before the playoff field is set, every point and position are crucial for drivers vying for a spot in postseason contention. As a result of this unfortunate incident, Bowman’s focus shifted towards making up ground lost and preparing for future races leading up to the playoffs.
