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Alex Bowman blasts Bubba Wallace in fiery NASCAR clash: “Ran me into the fence”

David Castro by David Castro
July 7, 2025
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Alex Bowman blasts Bubba Wallace in fiery NASCAR clash: “Ran me into the fence”

Jul 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) drives during the Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Race. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

In a thrilling showdown at the NASCAR Cup race in Chicago, sparks flew as Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace clashed on the track, leaving Bowman feeling like he was “run into the fence” by Wallace. The intense battle between the two drivers not only involved jostling for position in the top ten but also had higher stakes as they were competing in Round 2 of NASCAR’s lucrative in-season challenge, where the victor would advance to the next round with a shot at a $1 million prize.

Alex Bowman vs. Bubba Wallace at Chicago from Bowman's onboard.

"Stay with it. We're not playing nice with this motherfucker." pic.twitter.com/QT8RRgQEM5

— Steven Taranto (@STaranto92) July 6, 2025

The adrenaline-pumping race saw Wallace spinning off Bowman’s car, ultimately relegating him to a 28th place finish and knocking him out of the in-season challenge. Bowman, despite finishing eighth, expressed his frustration at the aggressive tactics employed by Wallace, stating, “He’s just not clear. I don’t have anywhere to go. We’re going straight and we just got hooked together and he ends up crashing. I didn’t really feel like it was necessary.”

The post-race confrontation between the two drivers revealed Bowman’s disbelief at Wallace’s tactics, with Bowman questioning whether the in-season challenge was worth the risky maneuvers on the track. Bowman’s advancement to the final eight drivers in the tournament, representing the last hope for Hendrick Motorsports, solidified his position as a formidable contender in the competition.

Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace went to WAR in the closing laps at NASCAR Chicago, with the No. 23 getting the worst of it. pic.twitter.com/7Rw3JzxrZp

— Global Trends (@Global_Trends10) July 6, 2025

As Bowman reflected on the intense battle, he pondered whether the allure of the in-season challenge had clouded Wallace’s judgment, leading to the dramatic clash on the track. Despite the cordial conversation that followed the race, Bowman’s disappointment in the aggressive racing tactics employed by Wallace was palpable, raising questions about the lengths drivers are willing to go for a shot at victory in the high-stakes world of NASCAR.

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