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Daniel Suarez Contract Status “Is A Distraction” | Alex Bowman NEEDS To Perform Better

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Eric Estepp

The #1 NASCAR content creator on YouTube, Eric Estepp hosts Out of the Groove, a daily talk show covering news and trending topics in the NASCAR fan community.

The pressure is real for two Cup Series drivers as NASCAR heads to Mexico City. Daniel Suarez faces a career crossroads, while Alex Bowman is trying to rescue a season that’s slipping away fast. Both need results. Fast. And for at least one of them, the clock might already be ticking too loudly to ignore.

  • Daniel Suarez says his contract uncertainty is a distraction. So, how much longer can Trackhouse stay patient?
  • Bowman’s collapse since March has been brutal — does he still belong at Hendrick after 2026?
  • Travel chaos throws the weekend schedule into chaos. Will teams be ready in time?
  • And what’s the real value of Ally backing Bowman… is it loyalty or leverage?

Bowman is safe, for now. But he’s lost momentum, points, and ground with each passing week. Suarez? His job might already be on the line, and Trackhouse has options. If either wants to control their future, these next few races — starting in Mexico — could be the turning point. Will Suarez make a statement at home? Can Bowman turn this slump around before Hendrick starts looking elsewhere? Let us know your predictions.

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