Rick Hendrick’s Man Backs NASCAR’s Controlled All-Star Race, Crediting the “X Factor”The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway highlighted not just thrilling short-track action but also the strategic nuances that define modern racing. Among the key voices dissecting the event was Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman, who emphasized the critical role of tire strategy as the “X-factor” that reshaped the race’s outcome .

Rick Hendrick’s Man Backs the NASCAR Controlled All-Star Race Crediting the X Factor