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Alex Bowman: Another 20-year old with a Sprint Cup Series ride in 2014 is Alex Bowman. Finishing eleventh in his first full season in the Nationwide Series, Bowman has yet to make a Cup start. Getting behind the wheel of the re-numbered No.23 for BK Racing with sponsorship from Dr. Pepper, Bowman could use this opportunity to build his racing resume and gain some insightful knowledge of NASCAR’s highest series. Although I think he could have benefited from one more season in the Nationwide Series, this offer was too good to pass up.

Sep 28, 2013; Dover, DE, USA; NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Alex Bowman prior to the 5-Hour Energy 200 at Dover Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O