Almirola Defends Controversial Move on Bowman After Driver Forced into Wall
Aric Almirola was highly determined to win the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix, leading to a controversial incident near the finish line.
CW Network Breaks Silence After Fans Lash out at NASCAR Broadcast
The CW Network has released a statement after its local affiliate switched to a baseball commercial during the dramatic ending of the GOVX 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series finish at Phoenix Raceway. Aric Almirola made an aggressive move on Alex Bowman, pushing him into the wall as they crossed the finish line.

Aric Almirola 'trying to win race'

No Race to the Finish winner this week as Aric Almirola wins in Phoenix
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$9M-Worth NASCAR Veteran Comes to Aric Almirola’s Defense for Controversial Xfinity Race Finish at Phoenix
XFINITY: Aric Almirola Nudges Past Alex Bowman for Phoenix Win
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Toyota Driver Walls NASCAR Chevy Rival For Phoenix Win: Video
The Toyota of Aric Almirola snubbed the NASCAR Chevy of Alex Bowman for the Xfinity Series win at Phoenix on March 8th, 2025.
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Fans furious after Almirola’s GovX200 win over Arizona native at Phoenix Raceway
Controversy arose among fans shortly after Aric Almirola won the GovX200, defeating Tucson native Alex Bowman on Saturday. On the final lap, Almirola, a semi-retired NASCAR driver, made contact with Bowman as both cars crossed the finish line,