Alex Bowman, fresh off breaking his 80-race winless streak on the streets of Chicago last season, found himself at the center of controversy after a significant clash with Bubba Wallace. During Lap 25 of the Chicago race, Bowman’s #48 chevrolet/”>Chevrolet made contact with Wallace’s #23 toyota/”>Toyota, spinning Wallace into the wall and immediately raising tensions between the two drivers. The incident didn’t end there, as Wallace made contact with Bowman during the cool-down lap in a visible show of frustration.
In the days that followed, speculation ran wild among fans and pundits, with many expecting prolonged animosity. However, Alex Bowman addressed the situation directly, revealing on SpeedFreaks ahead of the Pocono race that he and Bubba Wallace had resolved the issue quickly.
Yeah, that’s all keyboard Warriors. I totally missed the corner trying to get my windshield wiper turned on and was fighting with stuff inside the car, and missed the corner and spun him out earlier in the race,
Bowman explained, attributing the incident to an in-car miscue rather than malice.
Bowman did not shy away from acknowledging Wallace’s anger, adding,
I would have been mad too if I were him. So, I totally get that.
Demonstrating maturity and a desire to move forward, Bowman confirmed,
We talked on Monday, and he probably owes me one, but from my side, we’re fine. So, him and I are all good… I think keyboard Warriors like to make something out of nothing.
Immediately after the incident, Bowman was quick to minimize the altercation, stating in a post-race interview that Wallace’s retaliation was minor and warranted, given the circumstances. Nevertheless, NASCAR responded with a $50,000 fine for Bubba Wallace for making contact with Bowman post-race, though the penalty stopped short of any points deduction due to the context of the moment.
As the Cup Series shifts focus to Kansas Speedway, where dramatic finishes have become the norm, all eyes remain on Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace. Both drivers are near each other in the standings—Wallace in seventh place and Bowman in ninth—and neither has secured a win this season despite showing flashes of competitive speed. With past drama seemingly behind them, the focus now turns to whether either will capitalize on Kansas and move closer to victory lane.
The resolution between Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace not only closes the chapter on a heated feud but sets the stage for renewed competition. Their ability to address conflict off the track may influence how each approaches high-stress moments ahead, while fans and fellow drivers eagerly watch to see if true peace prevails as the season progresses.
