Alex Bowman is back to racing after a vertigo injury that had him wondering if he'd ever drive again.

What happened to Alex Bowman?

He was forced out of his No. 48 Chevrolet during the Cup race at Circuit of the Americas in Texas three months ago.

The vertigo issue caused him to miss races at Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Why did Alex Bowman miss the O'Reilly series stop?

He missed the Nashville Superspeedway event as previously scheduled due to his ongoing battle with vertigo.

His father called wanting to know why Alex Bowman didn't race, showing concern for his son's well-being.

What's next for Alex Bowman?

Alex Bowman has been driving for Hendrick Motorsports full time since the 2018 season and made the playoffs in all but one season.

He has more than 360 career Cup Series starts and is looking to get back to full strength.

As of the Cracker Barrel 400 Cup Series race, Bowman said he's as close to 100% as he's going to get.

But he still has to deal with the aftermath of his vertigo, which included missing five races in 2022 with a concussion.

And he's not alone in his struggles, with other drivers facing similar challenges.

So Alex Bowman is taking it one step at a time, focusing on his recovery and getting back to racing.

The decision not to drive for JR Motorsports at Darlington or Nashville in NASCAR's second-tier series was made in advance.

Teresa M. Walker, AP Sports Writer, reported on Bowman's condition before the Cracker Barrel 400 Cup Series race.

Bowman forgot about his scheduled race at Nashville Superspeedway, showing how much the vertigo had affected him.

His dad called him, asking why he wasn't running the race, and Bowman had to explain the situation.

The vertigo issue has been a tough challenge for Alex Bowman, but he's determined to get back to racing.

He's been working hard to recover and is looking forward to getting back to full strength.

The Cracker Barrel 400 Cup Series race was a significant event for Bowman, as he looked to get back to his normal self.

And with his experience and skill, he's expected to make a strong comeback.

But for now, Alex Bowman is just taking it one step at a time, focusing on his recovery and getting back to racing.