‘Get rid of the new car,’ NASCAR Twitter reacts to Alex Bowman sitting out the Talladega cup race due to a concussion

Alex Bowman

Alex Bowman will not be part of Hendrick Motorsports, Talladega cup race lineup. The No:48 Camaro ZL1 driver will sit out due to the concussion-like symptoms he suffered in Texas, last Sunday. He is the second driver to miss out on races due to a concussion this season. Kurt Busch has been on the sideline since his crash at Pocono qualifying.

The injury is a big blow for the HMS driver as he ranks at the bottom of 12 drivers in the playoff. Missing out on Talledega means he has to win at ROVAL at any cost, to progress to the next round. Considering the longevity of Kurt Busch’s injury, Bowman has a slim chance of racing at ROVAL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-bVfep6Bko

Alex Bowman was injured on lap 98 at Texas in a crash. He was able to come back and finish the race at P29. He later underwent a medical inspection and was found to have concussion-like symptoms. HMS has already announced Xfinity Championship contender Noah Gregson as the substitute driver for Bowman.

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How NASCAR Twitter reacted to Alex Bowman suffering a concussion

NASCAR fans on Twitter were quick to call out the organization for the poor safety standards of the Next-Gen car. Fans demanded NASCAR either fix the issue or go back to the old generation of cars. The rumors of the Text dummy dyeing in the Next-Gen car also resurfaced.

https://twitter.com/SBenlien/status/1575601866213564416

Vargas to the #48!
— Tony Nunn (@TNunn6plusONE) September 29, 2022

They can't get rid of it Because there's no other cars existence and you can't go back and run from your problems you move forward and continue to make changes and improvements
— John Haas (@JohnHaas1984) September 29, 2022

Yup.
— AliCat ???alicat.bsky.social (@OilrGrl) September 29, 2022

The safety issues are going to get fixed this winter and nascar has been working on changes/fixes as go along all session and been easier than others. Something also tells me you did not watch door bumper clear this week Or see what Rodney Childers had said
— John Haas (@JohnHaas1984) September 29, 2022

Becuse they complained the cares would break too easy last year, and this year they dont break easy enough
— Wildcat (@wildcat94346984) September 30, 2022

I feel like every week I hear about this issue and most people are getting sick of it but cmon! Dale Jr had to retire bc of concussion issues. How many drivers careers and lives do you want to shorten. This is unacceptable
— Tomtenham Hotspurs (@youngbenner) September 29, 2022

There's no accountability needed from Jim France or anybody else that had nothing to do with the design of the car.
— John Haas (@JohnHaas1984) September 29, 2022

Your kidding me right ? Noah said he had never met Mr. H earlier in the week. I think Mr.H went over to JRM to celebrate the win. Noah is relative to Alex size and has won at Talladega.
— Delores G Bembry (@hoo54) September 30, 2022

https://twitter.com/VegasPossum/status/1575668605076635648

Just watched the crash in slow motion on Race Hub, and heard your comments right after. You take care of yourself, Alex. The 48, a championship, and all of us will be waiting when you feel better. Get well soon!
— Gr8Lakr (@Gr8Lakr) September 29, 2022

So disappointing for you, @allyracing @TeamHendrick the entire #48 team & the fans. I hope you will be okay & back in the car soon. I have to say I am very concerned for all the drivers & hope that @NASCAR can do something to keep this from happening any more.
Be Well. ?
— Mary Sue Whitaker (@MarySueWhitaker) September 29, 2022

Get well soon my man. Glad you are prioritizing your health.
— Chris Wilner (@chriswilner26) September 29, 2022

Yea didn't seem to bother you in your dirt car with Jimmie Johnson and all the talk y'all had going on last couple days. It's alot more to this that concussion symptoms.after you spun around a track in dirt car and helped Jimmie run it some
— Andersontucker (@Andersontucke17) September 30, 2022

You sounded hurt on the radio after the wreck. That was rough to have to continue to drive for such a long drawn out horrible race. Get well soon! Your fans still have your back.
— AZ Ranch (@azdiamondsranch) September 29, 2022

I had a feeling this might be coming based on what you said after that wreck. So sorry! This car is just not safe for y’all and that needs to be fixed now. Hope you get healed up soon! pic.twitter.com/fbTipbcBho
— Money Talks (@MoneyTalks1992_) September 29, 2022

How many lives and careers do they want to shorten before they do something? The good Busch is out and so many other drivers are feeling banged up physically. Now bowman… hope all the drivers regardless of my self opinion stay safe!
— Tomtenham Hotspurs (@youngbenner) September 29, 2022

I think it has alot to do with it if Alex was to run really good the whole race without issue and chase was to wreck out or Byron then they wouldn't be in it well if Alex is out that's 1 good car not having to take Elliot or Byron out this round especially after Byron penalty
— Andersontucker (@Andersontucke17) September 30, 2022

Knowing that Dale said the same thing earlier that weekend, nascar probably wouldn’t change until a repeat of Dale would happen.

But also knowing that it took like a few full seasons with the CoT (‘07-‘10) before nascar decided it was unsafe (the wing spolier), is alarming.
— Bobby Albert (@BloodPawWolf) September 29, 2022

Now there will be talent driving the 48 car again this weekend for 1st time since Jimmie Johnson retired.
— CRJ (@CJJohns37859982) September 30, 2022

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