Clint Bowyer

Clint Bowyer won 10 Cup Series races across 541 starts and brought a personality to the sport that was as entertaining as his driving was effective. The Emporia, Kansas native raced with an aggressive style and a good-ol'-boy charm that made him one of the most popular figures in the garage during his 15-year Cup career. Bowyer's finest seasons came at Michael Waltrip Racing, where he finished second in the 2012 championship standings with three victories, and later at Stewart-Haas Racing, where he recaptured his winning form with victories at Martinsville and Michigan. His ability to extract speed from short tracks and intermediate speedways alike made him a threat on any given weekend. His transition to the Fox Sports broadcast booth was seamless, as the same wit, energy, and unfiltered personality that made him a fan favorite as a driver translated perfectly to television. Bowyer's ability to explain the sport while keeping viewers entertained proved that his talents extended well beyond the cockpit. On the track, Bowyer was the kind of competitor who made racing more fun to watch -- a driver who raced hard, celebrated hard, and never took himself too seriously. His 10 victories and his consistent front-running performances tell the story of a genuinely talented racer, while his personality tells the story of a man who understood that motorsport is entertainment as much as it is competition.

Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference