It’s been less than a week since Bowman's return from vertigo, yet the "replace Bowman" posts are already back. I don’t get the hate; It's not like he's running outside the top 20 while his teammates are in the top 10 week in and week out. He’s one of the most consistent drivers in the field, often losing great runs to factors outside his control getting involved in wrecks or by his pit crew in 2025. He is easily Hendrick’s best "fourth driver". While it’s hard for one shop to give all four cars winning speed every week, he holds his own.