Alex Bowman Eyes Strong 2025 Season After Late-2024 Momentum
For 2025, Alex Bowman is building momentum following a strong finish to his 2024 NASCAR Cup Series campaign, which included five top-10 finishes in the final 10 races and a victory at Chicago's street course in July.
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The No. 48 Ally team showed significant improvement late in the season, securing a playoff spot and demonstrating strong stage performance. Despite a disappointing disqualification in the second round at Charlotte Roval due to a weight violation, Bowman maintained his team's high performance level through the season's end.
This resurgence marked a significant turnaround from previous setbacks, including a concussion in 2022 and a back injury in early 2023 that sidelined him for three races. The improved performance helped restore Bowman's confidence after these challenges.
Looking ahead to 2025, Bowman's primary goal is clear: winning multiple races. His only multi-win season came in 2021, and his best championship finish with Hendrick Motorsports was sixth in 2020. The team aims to build on their late-2024 momentum, using their improved speed and consistency as a foundation for success.
"We need to go win races. That's the biggest thing," Bowman emphasized, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of NASCAR while remaining optimistic about starting the new season from a position of strength.