Alex Bowman vs Denny Hamlin
Alex Bowman vs Denny Hamlin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Alex Bowman and Denny Hamlin?
The rivalry between Bowman and Hamlin intensified after a controversial incident at Martinsville in 2021, where Hamlin criticized Bowman following a late-race collision. This rivalry has added drama to their encounters on the track.
Alex Bowman
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins8
- NASCAR Cup Series Top Tens114
- NASCAR Cup Series Poles7
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins1
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Top Tens1
Top honours
- USAC Speed2 National Midget Champion2008
- USAC National Midget Rookie of the Year2009
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Denny Hamlin
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Wins63
- NASCAR Cup Series Top Tens385
- NASCAR Cup Series Poles50
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Wins18
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Wins1
Top honours
- Daytona 500 Champion2016, 2019, 2020
- Nextel Cup Series Rookie of the Year2006
- NASCAR's 75 Greatest DriversNamed in 2023