Jeff Gordon talks about Alex Bowman rumors ahead of 2024 NASCAR playoffs

Alex Bowman ’s future has been a massive topic of conversation over the last few days. Bowman pushed back against the rumor of him leaving Hendrick Motorsports and joining Spire Motorsports, with Justin Haley taking his seat in the No. 48 car. However, those rumors are still relevant, even after Bowman denied them during NASCAR playoff media day in 2024.

On Friday morning, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon jumped on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and was asked to address the rumors involving Bowman. Gordon didn’t want to address such talks.

“Yeah, you know, don’t like to address rumors ’cause that’s what they are, but, you know, we have a lot of confidence in [Alex Bowman], and [Blake Harris], and the whole No. 48 team. Nobody wants to see them go deeper into the playoffs or go to Phoenix and compete for a championship more than we do. We believe in those guys.”

“I understand silly season, and things come along when performance hasn’t been there, especially at Hendrick Motorsports, you know, is a high standard. I understand how sometimes those things get out there, but we are excited about the future there.”

Gordon didn’t exactly clear the air on Bowman’s future at Hendrick Motorsports. Could the driver of the No. 48 car truly be fighting for his job over the next 10 races? It remains to be seen, but Bowman could be in line for a big playoff run if the No. 48 team can find speed. If not, these rumors could only intensify over the coming weeks.

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