Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) entered the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with high expectations. In addition to a legacy name, they were fielding four competitive drivers in Kyle Larson, William Byron, Chase Elliott, and Alex Bowman. However, the team’s performance in the initial NASCAR playoffs fell short, leading to concerns about their championship prospects. Bowman, in particular, faced challenges that put his playoff advancement in jeopardy.

In the opening races of the playoffs, Bowman encountered significant setbacks. At Darlington Raceway on August 31st, a pit stop error resulted in a 40-second delay. This caused him to finish 31st. The following week at Gateway, another pit stop issue led to a 23.9-second stop. The situation contributed to a 26th-place finish. These performances lef

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