Bowman, Briscoe and Cindric step up in postseason to advance in NASCAR playoffs
Alex Bowman opened NASCAR’s playoffs on defense — not of his style of driving, but of his status in the seat of the No. 48 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Bowman opened NASCAR's playoffs on defense — not of his style of driving, but of his status in the seat of the No. 48 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports.
The first playoff race was just days away and Bowman spent an entire afternoon insisting rumors he'd be out of the car next season were untrue.
“That rumor has certainly been annoying," Bowman said. “All I can tell you is like what my bosses have told me, and that is that there are no plans to change anything. As far as I know, I’m driving the No. 48 next year. Just focused on trying to be strong the next 10 weeks.”
Despite the assurances from Hendrick Motorsports and a contract that runs through next season, Bowman still had doubters. Then he finished fifth in the playoff opener at Atlanta Motor Speedway, moved into the top 10 in points, and received a public endorsement from boss Rick Hendrick.
