Hendrick Motorsports will not appeal Bowman DQ

In a statement released on Monday, HMS provided the following rationale for their decision to accept the penalty: “Hendrick Motorsports will not contest the disqualification of the No. 48 car after Sunday’s race at the Charlotte Roval. NASCAR allows for a clear margin to accommodate the difference in pre- and post-race weight.

“After a comprehensive review by our team and the governing body, we simply failed to give ourselves enough margin to meet the post-race requirement. While unintentional, the violation was avoidable. We are deeply disappointed to lose a playoff spot under these circumstances and extend our apologies to our fans and partners.”

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Initially, all four Hendrick drivers had advanced to the Round of 8 following Kyle Larson’s win on Sunday. However, during post-race technical inspection, the No. 48 HMS Chevrolet did not meet the minimum weight requirements, with a tolerance of around 17 pounds. According to Brad Moran, the managing series director for Cup, the car was weighed multiple times and the team had the opportunity to refuel the car and add water.

Bowman was disqualified, resulting in the loss of points and his elimination from the 2024 NASCAR Cup playoffs. Bowman’s misfortune allowed two-time NASCAR Cup champion and Team Penske driver Joey Logano to re-enter. At the conclusion of the race, he was only four points behind. This also affected the owner’s championship, as the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota, initially eliminated, is now back in contention.

The official Round of 8 points grid: