This article is part of our NASCAR Draft Kit series.
Of all the articles that make up the NASCAR draft kit, this is probably the most important. Surprise drivers in both the positive and negative sense can make or break fantasy racing seasons. We all know what Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin can do, so there's little risk associated with those drivers, but it is the drivers that come out of nowhere to have huge seasons can take you to fantasy racing glory. Austin Dillon, William Byron and Ryan Blaney likely helped many to win their leagues last season. While drivers like Ryan Newman, Kyle Larson and Jimmie Johnson most likely ended your fantasy racing championship hopes by midseason. Identifying those drivers who will break out and have career seasons, and those who are headed in the other direction, for whatever reason, is the key in fantasy racing success. Let's look at some of the drivers in 2021 that you should make every effort to get, and those who you should avoid at all costs.
Sleepers
Alex Bowman
Car: No. 48
Team: Hendrick Motorsports
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
| NASCAR Three-Year Stats | Races | Wins | Poles | Top 5 | Top 10 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 NASCAR Cup Series | 36 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 16th |
| 2019 NASCAR Cup Series | 36 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 12th |
| 2020 NASCAR Cup Series | 36 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 6th |
| Three Year Totals | 108 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 38 |
Bowman and Hendrick Motorsports are beginning to build some momentum and get some traction in NASCAR's top division.
