Alex Bowman will compete with a reorganized pit crew during Saturday night’s critical playoff event at Bristol Motor Speedway, as Hendrick Motorsports implements significant Alex Bowman pit crew changes Bristol to boost his postseason chances. Facing a 35-point deficit to the playoff cutline, Bowman and his team hope these adjustments help improve their results at this pivotal stage.
Key Changes to Bowman’s Pit Crew for Bristol
This week, Hendrick Motorsports has reassigned several members from their Spire Motorsports partnership to Bowman’s team. Daniel Bach will serve as the front tire changer, with Rod Cox handling the rear tires, Jarius Morehead joining as the tire carrier, and Cody French taking over as jackman. The sole crew member remaining from the previous week is Bowman’s fueler, Jacob Conley. These changes arrive as Bowman fights to stay in contention for the next round of the Cup playoffs.
Recent Pit Crew Difficulties Impact Playoff Performance
Bowman’s team has encountered significant issues in the opening playoff races. At Darlington, an air hose became disconnected during a pit stop, and the delay wasn’t immediately noticed, which resulted in a 40-second stop. Bowman slipped two laps behind but managed to return to the lead lap before finishing 31st, still two laps down. The following weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, Bowman was running inside the top 10 until a pit stop lasting nearly 24 seconds forced an extra jack due to a rear tire not being properly secured. This error dropped him down the order for a 26th-place result.
Significance of the Bristol Race for Bowman’s Playoff Hopes
With Saturday’s race marking the final contest of the first playoff round, Bowman must overcome a substantial points gap currently held by Austin Cindric. The recent lineup changes highlight the importance of flawless execution, especially under playoff conditions where each second counts. Saturday’s Cup race will be broadcast on USA Network, with pre-race coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET. The performance of Bowman and his new crew will be closely watched as he looks to advance further in the postseason.
