Alex Bowman

Alexander Michael Warren Bowman, born on April 25, 1993, in Tucson, Arizona, is an accomplished American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. Popularly known as Bowman the Showman, he competes full-time in NASCAR CUP SERIES. He is also the owner of Sprint Car Racing and Dirt Midget.  

PERSONAL LIFE

Alex Bowman, a professional NASCAR driver from Tucson, Arizona, maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing much of his public persona on his racing career. Born on April 25, 1993, Bowman has risen through the ranks of motor racing to become a respected competitor in the NASCAR Cup Series.

His Father is Sean Bowman, and it is known that Bowman’s journey into racing began at a young age. He started with racing midget cars in the USAC series, showcasing his talent early on. The early support from his family undoubtedly played a critical role in his development as a racer.

Outside of racing, Alex Bowman has a variety of interests that reflect his dynamic personality. He is an avid animal lover and has been involved in pet adoption drives and charity events supporting animal welfare. Bowman is also known to be a fan of hockey, often showing support for NHL teams, which adds another layer to his personal interests beyond the racetrack.

Bowman is active on social media, where he occasionally shares glimpses of his life away from the track, including his interactions with his dogs and his involvement in various hobbies. 

Bowman has demonstrated a commitment to giving back to the community, participating in various charity events and utilizing his platform to support causes he believes in. This aspect of his personal life highlights his awareness and responsibility as a public figure in making a positive impact.

CAREER AND EARLY SUCCESS

His career began very early when he started competing in the short tracks of USAC and soon won his first title USAC National Focus Midget Championship in midget racing in 2008. Soon, two years later,he debuted in the K&N Pro series East.

 Alex Entered the NASCAR division in 2012, competing in the XFINITY series in 2012 at the Chicagoland Speedway finishing P17. He drives for Hendrick Motorsports with car number 48. His first race in the CUP series was DAYTONA 500 in 2014, while his first win came in 2019 in the Camping World 400. He has a total of 7 wins out of 299 races in 10 years, alongwith 84 top 10s and 4 pole positions.

When it comes to Xfinity, he drives car no.17, debuting in 2012 at the Dollar General 300. Out of his total 55 races in the Xfinity series, his only win came in 2017 at the Drive for the Cure 300. Despite having only one win he has 17 top 10s and 3 pole positions. 

In the Craftsman Truck series he has raced only 4 time in the last three years securing no victories and only one top10 position.

AWARDS

In his career, Bowman has been bestowed with numerous awards and honors as listed below:

• 2008 – USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.

• 2008 – USAC NATIONAL DIRT2 CALIFORNIA MIDGET CHAMPION 

• 2011 – K&N PRO SERIES EAST ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

• 2012 – ARCA RACING SERIES ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.
• 2018,2021,2023 – DAYTONA 500 POLE WINNER

NETWORTH

Alex’s estimated net worth is approximately $10 million and through Hendrick Motorsports he annual salary is $3.5 Million. He has been backed by his team Hendrick Motorsports, ensuring him of some prominent sponsors like Chevrolet, Ally Financial and Hendrickcars.com.