Alex Bowman Reacts to NASCAR Cup Playoffs Disqualification by Throwing Phone into Pool, Triggering 911 Call

Oct 19, 2024, 08:29 PM

NASCAR driver Alex Bowman experienced a dramatic reaction after learning of his disqualification from the Charlotte Roval race. Upon discovering the news via Twitter, Bowman threw his phone into his pool to avoid the influx of messages. The phone, thinking it had been in a car crash, automatically dialed 911, leading emergency services to respond to his home. The disqualification stemmed from his car failing a technical inspection, which resulted in Bowman's elimination from the NASCAR Cup Playoffs. Crew chief Blake Harris had informed Bowman of the disqualification and the loss of an 18th-place finish on Sunday night.