Anthony Alfredo on Standby for Alex Bowman following Hard Crash

What’s Happening?

Hendrick Motorsports sim driver Anthony Alfredo will be on standby for Alex Bowman this weekend in Mexico City, should Bowman, who is medically cleared to compete, be unable to do so.

• Following a hard crash at Michigan International Speedway, fans wondered if Alex Bowman would be cleared to race this weekend. While HMS has confirmed he is scheduled to race Sunday in Mexico City, Anthony Alfredo will be on standby to take over should Bowman need to step out of the No. 48.
• The lap 68 accident at Michigan saw Bowman slam into the outside wall nose-first after Austin Cindric made contact with Cole Custer. At the time, Bowman seemed fine, walking himself to the ambulance and being released from the infield medical center. According to HMS, he was evaluated for back pain this week but cleared to compete.
• Alfredo, who serves as HMS’ primary simulator driver, is a full-time Xfinity Series driver with Cup Series experience. The 26-year-old competed in NASCAR’s top Series full-time in 2021 and part-time since 2023. Alfredo was already going to be in Mexico City, racing in Saturday’s The Chilango 150 with Young’s Motorsports.
• While HMS has a plan in place, it is a great sign to see Bowman cleared to race this weekend after a head-on impact with the wall. Though he has been with HMS since 2018, Bowman has had quite a history of injuries in recent seasons, missing multiple races in 2022 and 2023 for different reasons.

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