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The race that changed Clint Bowyer’s life

It was a big year for Clint Bowyer in 2012.

Everything was brand new as Bowyer made the switch from Richard Childress Racing to Michael Waltrip Racing. But given his talent, he was expected to adapt quickly and win often right off the bat.

“Every time you go into a new opportunity, the pressure is on to perform,” said Bowyer. “The one thing that you needed to get off your back was that win.”

And Bowyer did just that when NASCAR’s Premier Series traveled to Sonoma Raceway in June during his first year driving the No.