CONCORD, N.C. — Alex Bowman was once more having an outstanding run in his role as a relief driver for the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports entry when he hit the wall at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The crash ended a strong start in Sunday’s rain-delayed Bank of America 500.
Bowman’s left front tire was smoking before his car slammed into the wall, also making contact with Casey Mears. Bowman was running third at the time.
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Bowman, 23, is filling in for Dale Earnhardt Jr.