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Friday, December 12, 2014

2014 Driver Spotlight Review: Clint Bowyer

Clint Boywer 2014 Review


By Richard Tix


Season Grade: D+

Well, if the 2013 season ended in a terrible way for Bowyer, then the whole 2014 season had to be look at as a disappointment, that is on the track. Off the track Bowyer and his wife on there first born during the season. But, moving on and back to to on track performance. Bowyer had a season of controversy in 2013 which led me to look further into his season last year in my preview:

"So even though Clint had a great season because he was consistent, we can now see why he couldn't get a win in 2013, he couldn't close the deal. As if that wasn't bad enough, look at his 10 race Chase run. In 2012 he ended the season hot (9.4 average finish in the Chase with a win), but in 2013 he finished the Chase with a 10.9 average finish position and no wins. So not only did Bowyer not finish during the season, but he also couldn't close the deal during the Chase." -Season Preview

After a year of not being able to close the deal and a rough 2013 Chase, Clint moved onto 2014 which didn't get too much better. Actually, 2014 was Bowyer's worst season with MWR and statistically one of his worst in his career. He posted his lowest average finish since he was a rookie (17.1) and once again didn't notch a win.

The lack of winning has now become a trend that he would like see get erased. He is now win-less in his last two season's and he also missed the 2014 Chase. On the bright side Bowyer stayed out of the controversial spotlight for the most part, but will need to get back on track in 2015 or he may never get it back. He finished 19th in the points in 2014 (new Chase format) which was the lowest mark of the season. That might be on his mind all offseason, but lets hope Clint just focus on his new family and can come back strong next year.

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