Hendrick Motorsports Faces Playoff Disappointment

Hendrick Motorsports, a titan in the NASCAR world, grapples with the harsh reality of missing the playoffs for the first time.

Playoff Streak Broken

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Long playoff streaks for Hendrick Motorsports drivers have been broken. Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman, who have qualified every year since 2016 and 2018 respectively, failed to win a race again. Injuries led to them missing crucial races, impacting their performance.

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The Weight of Playoff Pressure

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Approaching Daytona with a must-win situation, Bowman and Elliott felt the weight of playoff pressure. Neither driver was able to consistently perform after their comebacks from injury¹. Bowman sits in 20th place in the championship standings, trailing the playoff cutoff by 96 points.

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Looking Ahead

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Despite their playoff hopes being in jeopardy, the season is far from over. Bowman shed light on his strategy and the team’s plans to recover from the damage over the remaining 10 races. He emphasized the need to execute like they're in the playoffs and acknowledged that missing races was his fault.

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