Aric Almirola was highly determined to win the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix, leading to a controversial incident near the finish line.
The Toyota of Aric Almirola snubbed the NASCAR Chevy of Alex Bowman for the Xfinity Series win at Phoenix on March 8th, 2025.
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,