Alex Bowman

NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s teammate

Alex Bowman - NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s teammate
Born

April 25th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A race car driver competed in the NASCAR Cup Series. Achieved substantial recognition driving for Hendrick Motorsports. Participated in the prestigious Daytona 500 and secured numerous top-ten finishes throughout the career. Became the team's primary driver in the No. 88 car after Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired. Throughout the racing career, garnered a dedicated fan base and established a reputation for remarkable performances on the track.

Finished 3rd in the Daytona 500 in 2020

Won the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono

Achieved multiple top-10 finishes in NASCAR Cup Series

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