via Getty
Clint Bowyer makes a respectable comeback in the SRX series at the Stafford Speedway | COURTESY: GETTY
via Getty
Clint Bowyer makes a respectable comeback in the SRX series at the Stafford Speedway | COURTESY: GETTY
Any time a NASCAR driver wins at the Martinsville Speedway, their trophy is in the shape of a life-size grandfather clock. It was introduced by Martinsville Speedway founder H. Clay Earles. So, in 2018, Clint Bowyer got to take home this prestigious trophy and joked about his methodology in taking it home.
Speaking after the race, he crowed, “How about that!
“I’m gonna ratchet-strap it [the clock] to my wife’s SUV. But it’s coming home!”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The #14 driver had every reason to be whooping in delight, as this win ended a 190-race winless streak. In addition to that, this was also his first victory for Stewart-Haas-Racing.
“You know I make fun of these other drivers sometimes for having tears in victory lane, but I’ve got to admit that moment got to me,” said Bowyer.
“Cash is young enough that he had never been to victory lane before, so it was his first chance to be there. That’s something I always wanted to make happen.”
"HOW 'BOUT THAT!?"
Ahead of @ClintBowyer's last race at @martinsvilleswy, we wanted to look back at his 2018 win — and his plans to ratchet strap the grandfather clock to his wife's SUV. pic.twitter.com/d5Pdpx3ZBc
— #NASCARPlayoffs on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 31, 2020
Clint Bowyer will be competing in his last race in Martinsville
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
On Sunday, the #14 driver is set to compete at the track for the last time, before retiring. It is also worth noting that he has a great track record at the Virginia track, with six top 5 finishes and 15 top-10s. The NASCAR veteran considers it a home track.
USA Today via Reuters
Oct 4, 2020; Lincoln, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) is turned into driver Clint Bowyer (14) shy of the start finish line during the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
In the 2020 season, Clint Bowyer arrives at Martinsville with nothing to lose. This is because he is already out of the playoff running. A few days ago at the Texas Motor Speedway, he had the opportunity to lead the race. Safe to say, he and Jimmie Johnson had a fun time. That win in 2018 is his only one at the track, but it is certainly one that he treasures dearly.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
When Bowyer eventually hangs up his racing gloves, he will walk away with 10 wins and 225 Top 10 finishes. In addition to that, he has four pole positions in the NASCAR Cup Series. Until then, he has to wrap up the race at Phoenix Raceway in the coming week. Only then, will he trade his racing gloves for a microphone when he takes up a commentary role in 2021.
Read more – All You Need to Know About the Iconic and Unique Trophy for the NASCAR Race at Martinsville Speedway
