Frontstretch Newsletter: Alex Bowman Slides Over to the No. 48 in 2021

Published: Wed, 10/07/20

Frontstretch Newsletter: Oct. 7, 2020
Volume: XIV, Edition CXLIV

What to Watch:

- Teams continue to prepare for this weekend's action on the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The weather forecast for this weekend is improving, but there is still rain predicted from the remnants of Hurricane Delta. We'll have everything that breaks today for you at Frontstretch.

TV Schedule: Here

Today's Top News:

Alex Bowman Driving No. 48 for Hendrick Motorsports in 2021

Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday that Alex Bowman will slide over into the No. 48 Chevrolet full-time in 2021, replacing the retiring Jimmie Johnson. Ally Financial will continue to sponsor the team full-time.

Is Hailie Deegan Making Her Truck Debut at Kansas?

The ARCA Menards Series season is scheduled to end at Kansas Speedway Oct. 16. It appears that the next day will see Hailie Deegan continue to progress in her racing career. NASCAR Media's future team rosters indicate that she could make her Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series debut the next day.

Entry List: Motul 100% Synthetic Grand Prix

Saturday night's return to Charlotte for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will have 18 cars doing battle in what could be a very rough race. Porsche GT Team also returns after missing Mid-Ohio due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography, ARCA Racing and IMSA.

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Today at Frontstretch:

Beside the Rising Tide: Your Regularly Scheduled Program, Part II

by Matt McLaughlin

The Frontstretch 5: (Other) Rules NASCAR Should Revisit

by Amy Henderson

Power Rankings: ‘Dega Dominos Edition

compiled by Dennis Michelsen

NASCAR Mailbox: What Can Be Done About Vicious Blocks at Daytona & Talladega?

by Brandon Hauff

F1 Midweek: Who Might Fill the Haas Seats for 2021?

by Alex Gallacher

Stock Car Scoop: Alex Bowman to Drive No. 48 in 2021

with Bryan Nolen

Tomorrow at Frontstretch.com:

Dustin Albino returns with another edition of Eyes on Xfinity as the Xfinity Series Round of 12 comes to an end.

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