Alex Bowman recently shared the details of an unsettling incident involving a snake in his backyard that left his girlfriend, Chloe, visibly upset. The Hendrick Motorsports driver recalled the event during an interview, describing the tense moments that unfolded unexpectedly one morning before a trip to Chicago.
Details of the Unnerving Snake Incident
Bowman, known for driving the #48 car, sat down with racing journalist Jeff Gluck for a 12 Questions interview through The Athletic. He described the morning as initially routine but quickly disrupted by unexpected screams. While preparing to leave, Bowman initially mistook the noise for a car accident or a scuffle between his dogs.
Instead, the source of the commotion was a snake that Chloe spotted in their backyard. Bowman explained the confusion shortly after hearing his girlfriend’s distress.
“I come running out and Chloe is crying, and there’s a snake somewhere. I’m like, ‘Well, where is the snake?’ She’s like, ‘Well, I don’t know where the snake is, but there was a snake,'” he said. —Alex Bowman, NASCAR Driver
Chloe had let the dogs out just before she saw the snake at the back door, but they quickly lost sight of the reptile, which led to a prolonged search. Bowman spent about 45 minutes tracking the snake before spotting it near him, poised to act.
“I got the pool skimmer and picked it up, put it back in its natural habitat,” Alex Bowman said. —Alex Bowman, NASCAR Driver
Bowman’s Day in Charlotte Following the Incident
Later that day, Bowman traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he attended a Charlotte FC soccer match. The Hendrick Motorsports driver took a moment on social media to reflect on his experience at the game, bringing a sense of normalcy after the chaotic start to his day caused by the unexpected backyard snake encounter.
This incident highlights how unexpected wildlife encounters can disrupt even the most routine days, creating memorable stories outside of Bowman’s professional racing career. Fans might anticipate more reflections like these as Bowman shares glimpses of his life outside the track.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Did Alex Bowman have a brain injury?
A. “After breaking my back and having a brain injury, we haven’t done very well since,” Bowman shared on NBC after his victory.
Q. How did Alex Bowman get brain injury?
A. In 2022, Bowman started his season by securing the second position in the Daytona 500 qualifying. However, on lap 63, he crashed into Harrison Burton’s flipping car.
