NASCAR Power Rankings: William Byron vaults to the top with 3 season wins
Do William Byron's three season wins make him the undisputed No. 1? Here's who is threatening to overtake him in this week's NASCAR power ra...APRIL 9
KYLE LARSON #5 - CHEVROLET - HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS
35 STARTS •
6 WINS •
4 POLES
#5 - CHEVROLET - HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS
35 STARTS
6 WINS
4 POLES
Analysis: Hendrick celebration and milestone came at complicated track for NASCAR's winningest team
No detail had been overlooked as Hendrick Motorsports spent more than a year planning its 40th anniversary celebrationAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR takeaways: William Byron maneuvers to his third Cup victory of 2024
William Byron maneuvered his way through a late caution to maintain his lead all the way to victory, leading a 1-2-3 finish for Hendrick Mot...APRIL 8
Runner-up Finish in Martinsville Larson finished second in the Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway Sunday afternoon.
Impact Larson would lead the first 86 laps from the pole and take the win in stage 1. However, that would be the limit of his time on the point. He'd spend the rest of the race battling within the Top 5 and staying close to the leader. A late caution and overtime restart would give Larson a shot a the win, but he could only get around Chase Elliott for second-place. It was his fourth Top-5 finish of the season.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Larson edges nemesis Bubba Wallace for Martinsville pole MARTINSVILLE, Va.--Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace renewed their rivalry on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway -- without contact between their...
APRIL 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Larson wins the pole at Martinsville in what will be an emotional race day for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, turning a fast lap at 96.034 miles per hour to edge Bubba Wallace for the top spot by one one...APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wins Cook Out 400 Pole Larson won the pole for the Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 96.034 mph.
Impact Speeds picked up considerably over the earlier practice session as drivers laid it on the line to grab the pole position at Martinsville. Larson showed dramatically more speed than he did in practice and would be out Bubba Wallace to claim the pole position for the Cook Out 400. It was the Hendrick Motorsports star's second pole of the season and second-career pole position at Martinsville Speedway. He'll be a top contender to win this 400-lap battle in Virginia Sunday afternoon.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
AUTO RACING: Hamlin steals a `W' from Truex on pit road to win at Richmond. Martinsville is next
Denny Hamlin didn't have a winning car until a caution flew with two laps to go at Richmond Raceway, forcing overtimeAPRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Power Rankings: Denny Hamlin eyes top spot after Richmond win
Denny Hamlin jumped in this week's rankings with Sunday's triumph at Richmond, but was it enough to unseat Christopher Bell at the top?APRIL 2
Gibbs has good problem after Hamlin's pit crew steals a win from dominant, agitated Truex
Joe Gibbs probably expects the organizational meeting of his four NASCAR Cup Series teams to be somewhat challenging this week, even after a weekend sweep at Richmond RacewayAPRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary celebration at Martinsville a fitting one
Martinsville holds many memories — both good and bad — for Hendrick Motorsports as the organization prepares to celebrate its anniversary.APRIL 1
Third in Toyota Owners 400 Larson finished third in the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway Sunday night.
Impact It was the usual Richmond performance we've become accustomed to with Larson in recent seasons. He'd lead 144 laps and dominate early on in this 400-lap event. Larson would take the win in stage 1 and then remain in the Top 5 for a majority of the evening at Richmond Raceway. The driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet would spin with 2 laps remaining, bringing out the caution and setting up overtime. However, Larson would recover nicely and hold off Martin Truex Jr. for an impressive third-place finish.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR takeaways: Denny Hamlin victorious after eventful Richmond finish
A late caution cost Martin Truex Jr. a potential win, with Denny Hamlin capturing a two-lap overtime dash to the finish on Sunday.APRIL 1
Hendrick Motorsports teammates Byron, Larson say Richmond Raceway challenges their confidence William Byron already has a pair of victories just six races into the NASCAR Cup Series season, and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larso...
MARCH 30 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Kyle Larson captures Cup Series pole at Richmond Kyle Larson claimed his first pole position of the 2024 season Saturday afternoon to lead an all-Hendrick Motorsports front row for Sunday’s...
MARCH 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kyle Larson captures Cup Series pole at Richmond Kyle Larson claimed his first pole position of the 2024 season Saturday afternoon to lead an all-Hendrick Motorsports front row for Sunday’s...
MARCH 30 • SUNHERALD.COM
Larson wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond on Easter
Kyle Larson turned a fast lap at 120.332 mph to win the pole position for Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond RacewayMARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wins Toyota Owners 400 Pole Larson won the pole for the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 120.332 mph.
Impact Larson backed up the strong practice session he had with a solid qualifying session. He'd easily advance into the final round of 10 drivers and set the early pace. Larson's lap would hold up to a strong challenge from Chase Elliott. It would be his first pole position of the season and 17th-career pole for Larson. He'll be the man to beat in Sunday's Toyota Owners 400.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Richmond Practice Larson was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway Saturday. He turned a fast lap of 121.835 mph.
Impact The Hendrick Motorsports star beat out a duo of Ford drivers to top the lone practice session ahead of pole qualifying at Richmond Raceway. Larson topped Joey Logano to lead this lone practice for Sunday's Toyota Owners 400. The veteran driver has impressive career stats at this short track and looks like a Top-5 threat this weekend at Richmond.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
AUTO RACING: Byron first two-time winner in NASCAR. Sainz ends Verstappen's nine-race F1 win streak
William Byron is the first multiple race winner of the year in NASCAR's top seriesMARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Power Rankings: Christopher Bell makes first appearance at No. 1
While William Byron became the first repeat winner of 2024, it wasn't enough to surge him to the top of this week's rankings.MARCH 26
Another Byron win has Hendrick on a roll heading toward NASCAR team's 40th anniversary party
Hendrick Motorsports has a lot to be happy about as the team barrels toward its big 40th anniversary celebration in two weeksMARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR takeaways: William Byron dominates at COTA for second win of 2024
William Byron led 42 of the 68 laps at Circuit of the Americas, holding off Christopher Bell at the finish line for the victory on Sunday.MARCH 25
Larson lurks, snatches Xfinity overtime win at COTA to spoil van Gisbergen's impressive race
Kyle Larson passed Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill on the final lap in double overtime to win the Xfinity road course race Saturday at the Circuit of the AmericasMARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Texas, Indy debuts all-star event and F1 heads Down Under
NASCAR now has five different winners through five races after Denny Hamlin prevailed in another dominant weekend for Joe Gibbs Racing at BristolMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
