Alex Bowman came off a strong finish at last weekend’s wild Bristol race. Despite being one of the younger racers, Bowman warmed up well to the challenges of the Food City 500 race. He supervised tire management while his crew chief managed pit strategy. Overall, the teamwork paid off, and Bowman scored his second top 5 spot this season. Now the duo is setting their sights on upcoming races.

Bowman’s team is gearing up for a grand showdown at Martinsville, a track close to Rick Hendrick’s heart. Geoff Bodine won there in 1984, saving Hendrick’s racing team from shutting down. Bowman also has a Martinsville victory under his belt. But he is determined to make this race more about himself and not his team.