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 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,

Another weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series and another win from Christopher Bell – tell me if you’ve heard this once or three times. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver cannot be stopped.