In a stunning turn of events, the NASCAR Cup Series has a new field for the Round of 8. [autotag]Alex Bowman[/autotag]’s No. 48 car failed post-race inspection at the Charlotte ROVAL, disqualifying him from the event. Bowman’s 38th-place finish means he has been eliminated from the 2024 NASCAR playoffs, with Joey Logano taking his spot.
The No. 48 car was found to be “too light.” Bowman initially finished in 18th place and earned 29 points, so he lost 28 points by the disqualification. Hendrick Motorsports is expected to appeal but hasn’t made an official announcement on the situation yet. For Bowman, this is a disappointing development after having a very strong playoff run.
NEWS: The No. 48 car has been disqualified following post-race inspection at @CLTMotorSpdwy for failing to meet the minimum weight requirement.
By virtue of a 38th-place finish, the No. 48 team does not advance to the Round of 8. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/OSmSVx05pf
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 14, 2024
Logano, who was the last driver to miss the Round of 8, now has a second life as he looks to win his third Cup Series championship. The Team Penske driver will enter the Round of 8 with an 11-point deficit to the playoff cut-line. Bowman and Hendrick Motorsports will hope for a reversal this week, but the odds are that his championship hopes are over.
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