The lights at Bristol Motor Speedway cast long shadows over the playoff battlefield, where every lap feels like a high-wire act. One glitch can shatter dreams in an instant, turning a strong run into heartbreak. Think back to the 2020 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, where Chase Elliott grappled with a radio failure that silenced his connection to the crew and spotter for chunks of the race. He scraped by to sixth place. Lessons like that remind us why backup comms gear is now standard kit in the garage, yet even the best setups buckle under pressure. At this year’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race, that harsh reality hit home for a key Hendrick contender, amplifying the chaos of cutoff night.

An X post by Jeff Gluck provided an update on Alex Bowman , piloting the No. 48 for Hendrick

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