31-01-2025
Predicting the NASCAR winner of the Clash at Bowman Gray in 2025
Predicting the NASCAR winner of the Clash at Bowman Gray in 2025
NASCAR is ready for the 2025 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and while it doesn't count toward the regular season, it is important to start the new racing campaign with momentum. In 2024, Denny Hamlin won the Clash in Los Angeles and carried that momentum into several short-track races. So, who will be the driver that takes home the victory at Bowman Gray Stadium?
Ty Gibbs is Motorsports Wire's predicted winner for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. Last year, Gibbs finished in 18th place but led 84 of 150 laps in Los Angeles. While Bowman Gray is a different race track, Joe Gibbs Racing has been strong at the Clash, as Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. have won the last two seasons.
Gibbs has yet to win in the NASCAR Cup Series, and while this victory wouldn't count toward his overall win total, it could serve as a stepping stone for the 2025 NASCAR season. The driver of the No. 54 car is scheduled to make his 100th Cup Series start in 2025, and when drivers reach that milestone, their performance typically takes a big step forward.
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