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Bowman Battles Severe Back Pain to Race in Mexico City After Michigan Crash
- Alex Bowman raced in Mexico City on Sunday despite severe lower back pain from a head-on crash last week at Michigan International Speedway.
- The crash occurred last Sunday when Bowman slammed into the outside wall at about 150 mph, causing an impact that registered 50 G-forces and caused intense pain without breaking bones.
- Bowman, currently ranked 13th, qualified 29th in a rain-affected session and emphasized his goal to complete all laps and improve performance despite the pain and track challenges.
- Bowman said Wednesday was his worst day after the hit, calling it the most painful one he has endured, while Jeff Gordon confirmed the impact was huge and praised Bowman for communicating he was okay.
- Bowman's participation implies resilience but also suggests ongoing physical challenges, requiring backup from Anthony Alfredo if Bowman cannot finish the race amid expected rain and altitude effects.
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Alex Bowman Issues a Health Update From Mexico City After His Michigan Crash
It was “the hardest hit of my career,” said Alex Bowman after emerging from the wreck at Michigan International Speedway last week. The Hendrick Motorsports driver was not sure of making it to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the first points-paying race outside the United States since 1958. His body was sore all over after his hit registered 50 G-force, slamming into the outside wall at 150 mph, the sort of impact that really tested the fle…
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Alex Bowman battles severe back pain to race in Mexico City after Michigan crash
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Alex Bowman wasn't sure he was going to make the trip to Mexico City because of a pain in the lower back suffered in "the strongest blow of my career" in Michigan last week.
Alex Bowman battles severe back pain to race in Mexico City after Michigan crash - The Morning Sun
Alex Bowman wasn’t sure he was going to make the trip to Mexico City because of lower back pain suffered in the hardest hit of his career at Michigan last week. As late as Wednesday, the Hendrick …
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