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Petty Advocates for Bowman's Future at Hendrick Motorsports

9/18/2025

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Kyle Petty discussed Alex Bowman's future with Hendrick Motorsports after his elimination from the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Bowman is the only Hendrick driver not in the Round of 12 and has yet to win a race in 2025.
Petty supports giving Bowman another season, trusting team owner Rick Hendrick's judgment.
He pointed out that Hendrick typically has one underperforming car, which is currently Bowman's team.
Bowman has seven races left this season, beginning with the USA Today 301 at New Hampshire.

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Kyle Petty discussed Alex Bowman's future with Hendrick Motorsports after his elimination from the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Bowman is the only Hendrick driver not in the Round of 12 and has yet to win a race in 2025.
Petty supports giving Bowman another season, trusting team owner Rick Hendrick's judgment.
He pointed out that Hendrick typically has one underperforming car, which is currently Bowman's team.
Bowman has seven races left this season, beginning with the USA Today 301 at New Hampshire.