Hendrick Motorsports Faces Major Setback at Watkins Glen with No Top 20 Finishes
Hendrick Motorsports’ disastrous result at Watkins Glen reviewed as HMS drivers fail to make it inside the Top 20
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Hendrick Motorsports experienced a disappointing outing at the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen, with none of its drivers finishing in the top 20. Shane van Gisbergen dominated the race, while William Byron's struggles pushed him closer to the playoff cut line.
- 01Hendrick Motorsports had its worst road course result in over 20 years.
- 02Shane van Gisbergen won the race, leading 74 of 100 laps.
- 03Kyle Larson was the highest finisher for Hendrick in 23rd place.
- 04William Byron's 36th place finish puts him closer to the playoff cut line.
- 05Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman finished 24th and 25th, respectively.
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At the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen, Hendrick Motorsports faced a significant setback, marking one of its worst performances on a road course in over two decades. None of the team's four drivers finished in the top 20, with Kyle Larson leading the team in 23rd place. Shane van Gisbergen dominated the race, winning by leading 74 laps. This race marked the first time since 2005 at Sonoma Raceway that Hendrick failed to place a car in the top 20 on a road course. William Byron's struggles were particularly notable, as he finished 36th after starting 13th, damaging his car during the race and dropping him to 12th in the standings, only 32 points above the playoff cut line. The team has only secured two wins this season, both by Chase Elliott.
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Hendrick Motorsports' poor performance at Watkins Glen could jeopardize their drivers' chances of qualifying for the playoffs, particularly for William Byron.
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