Alex Bowman will not race in the Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday after suffering from concussion-like symptoms following his crash at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend.
NASCAR has granted Bowman a waiver that will allow him to advance to the Round of 8 should he accrue enough points upon his eventual return. That would likely require winning next weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.
“After undergoing medical evaluation due to concussion-like symptoms, I will not be driving the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet in Talladega,” Bowman wrote in a statement. “I’m disappointed but know my health is the number one priority.