Hendrick Motorsports Scrubs Page Announcing Allgaier to Replace Bowman

The team deleted a web page that revealed Justin Allgaier would fill in for the injured Alex Bowman at Las Vegas.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Hendrick Motorsports appears to have quickly removed a web page that announced Justin Allgaier would replace the injured Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car for this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The team has not confirmed Allgaier as Bowman's replacement, as Bowman continues to deal with a vertigo diagnosis following an incident at COTA.

Why it matters

This situation highlights the fluid nature of driver lineups in NASCAR, especially when a top driver like Bowman is sidelined due to a medical issue. Hendrick Motorsports' decision to quickly remove the announcement page suggests there may still be uncertainty around Bowman's status and Allgaier's potential role as his replacement.

The details

The deleted Hendrick Motorsports web page had stated that Justin Allgaier would drive the No. 48 Ally-sponsored car in place of the injured Alex Bowman at Las Vegas. Bowman has been dealing with vertigo symptoms since an incident at the COTA race, and he missed last weekend's race at Phoenix as well. Anthony Alfredo and Myatt Snider have served as replacement drivers for Bowman so far.

  • On March 11, 2026, Hendrick Motorsports published a web page announcing Allgaier would replace Bowman at Las Vegas.
  • Just hours later, the team deleted the page from its website.

The players

Hendrick Motorsports

The NASCAR Cup Series team that fields cars for drivers Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron, and the injured Alex Bowman.

Justin Allgaier

A NASCAR Xfinity Series driver who was announced as the replacement for Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car at Las Vegas, before Hendrick Motorsports removed the announcement from its website.

Alex Bowman

The regular driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, who has been sidelined with a vertigo diagnosis since an incident at the COTA race.

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What they’re saying

“Alex has worked very hard over the last several days. We're encouraged by the progress he's making, but we have to prioritize his health above all else. It's obviously frustrating for him because he's a competitor and wants to be in the race car, especially at his home track. We'll continue to support Alex and look forward to his return as soon as he's medically cleared.”

— Jeff Andrews, President of Hendrick Motorsports (Hendrick Motorsports press release)

What’s next

Hendrick Motorsports has not confirmed who will replace Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car at Las Vegas this weekend. The team will likely provide an update on Bowman's status and the replacement driver in the coming days before Sunday's race.

The takeaway

This situation underscores the challenges NASCAR teams face when a top driver is sidelined due to a medical issue. Hendrick Motorsports' quick removal of the announcement page suggests there is still uncertainty around Bowman's return and who will fill in for him at Las Vegas, highlighting the fluid nature of driver lineups in the sport.