NASCAR star Alex Bowman misses out on next round of playoffs after being DQ'd after Charlotte race

Alex Bowman thought he had wrapped up a NASCAR Cup Series playoff spot on Sunday when he finished in 18th place and won Stage 2 in the Bank of America Roval 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

About two hours after the race, Bowman was forced to pump the brakes.

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NASCAR determined that Bowman’s No. 48 vehicle failed to meet the minimum weight requirement in his post-race inspection. Officials disqualified Bowman and moved him down to 38th place.