TC Daily Pit Stop: Alex Bowman Medically Cleared For NASCAR Cup Return At Bristol
TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, April 10, 2026
Alex Bowman Medically Cleared, Will Race At Bristol
After four races on the sidelines, recovering from symptoms stemming from a vertigo diagnosis, Alex Bowman is slated to return to the NASCAR Cup Series to compete in Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Hendrick Motorsports confirmed on Thursday that Bowman had been medically cleared to return to competition.
“I’m grateful for the support I’ve had from Hendrick Motorsports, my sponsor Ally, our fans, and the medical team throughout this process,” Bowman said in a release from the team. “It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning. I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.”
According to the team, Bowman turned laps around the Ten Tenths Motor Club road course in Concord, NC, on Tuesday in a street car. The following day, the driver participated in pit stop practice, simulator testing, and had a medical evaluation. Following the rigorous schedule, and suffering no setbacks, Bowman was formally cleared for competition, and the team notes that he has been given no restrictions.
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Happy, happy, happy I am. It's my most anticipated race since the Daytona 500. #Wooooo 🙌🏻 Alex Bowman going to #Rally48💜🩵 at Bristol 😉