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Alex Bowman greets fans before the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on March 1, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Alex Bowman has become one of the most recognizable drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series during his time with Hendrick Motorsports.
The Tucson, Arizona native currently drives the No. 48 Chevrolet, one of the most historic cars in NASCAR. Bowman has built his career as a steady presence in the Cup Series field, earning multiple victories and becoming a regular playoff contender.
With Bowman’s vertigo diagnosis making headlines this week, many fans are searching for more about the Hendrick Motorsports driver and his path to NASCAR’s top level.
Here are several key facts about Bowman and his racing career.
Alex Bowman Fast Facts
Bowman was born April 25, 1993, in Tucson, Arizona, and made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the 2014 Daytona 500.
Early in his career, Bowman worked his way through the NASCAR garage by driving for smaller teams while gaining experience at the Cup level. That stretch helped him build the foundation for what would eventually become a full-time opportunity with Hendrick Motorsports.
Bowman has made more than 360 NASCAR Cup Series starts since his debut in 2014.
Today, Bowman drives the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports and has recorded eight NASCAR Cup Series victories during his career.
Bowman’s Path to Hendrick Motorsports
Bowman’s opportunity with Hendrick Motorsports began in 2016.
That season he filled in for Dale Earnhardt Jr. during several races when Earnhardt was sidelined with concussion symptoms. Bowman impressed the team during those substitute starts, including a strong performance at Phoenix Raceway where he qualified on the pole.
Two years later he joined Hendrick Motorsports full time in the No. 88 Chevrolet, replacing Earnhardt following the NASCAR legend’s retirement.
Taking Over the Historic No. 48
In 2021 Bowman moved into the No. 48 Chevrolet after seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson stepped away from full-time competition.
Johnson drove the No. 48 to seven championships, making it one of the most recognizable numbers in the history of NASCAR.
Bowman quickly found success in the car. During the 2021 season he won four Cup Series races and advanced to the NASCAR playoffs.
Bowman’s NASCAR Cup Series Wins
Bowman earned his first Cup Series victory in 2019 at Chicagoland Speedway.
Since then he has added additional wins while driving for Hendrick Motorsports, including victories at Auto Club Speedway, Richmond Raceway, Dover Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Those results helped establish Bowman as a consistent competitor within one of NASCAR’s most successful organizations.
One of NASCAR’s Most Experienced Active Drivers
Over the past several seasons Bowman has remained a key part of the Hendrick Motorsports lineup alongside teammates Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and William Byron.
With multiple Cup Series victories and years of experience driving for NASCAR’s top team, Bowman continues to be one of the sport’s most recognizable drivers.
Maggie MacKenzie Maggie MacKenzie covers NASCAR for Heavy.com. She previously worked for NASCAR.com, where she reported, wrote, and edited race-weekend coverage and traveled to key events throughout the season. She has more than ten years of experience in sports media and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. More about Maggie MacKenzie
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