2024 NASCAR playoffs: Rankings, predictions, outlook for all 16 drivers
The 16-driver Cup Series playoff field is set. So who is the favorite to take home the championship in Phoenix? We break it all down.SEPTEMBER 3
KYLE LARSON #5 - CHEVROLET - HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS
35 STARTS •
6 WINS •
4 POLES
#5 - CHEVROLET - HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS
35 STARTS
6 WINS
4 POLES
NASCAR Playoffs: Don't look for surprises in the postseason as power programs dominate field
NASCAR's regular season had a surprising conclusionSEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top-5 Darlington FInish Larson finished fourth in the Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway Sunday night.
Impact Larson dominated the evening at Darlington Raceway. He led a race-high 263 laps and swept the first two stages. The Hendrick Motorsports star would be in full control until a late caution and restart. Chase Briscoe would make a power move past him on lap 338 and never look back. Larson would end up losing a late battle with Christopher Bell and eventually finishing fourth. It was his 10th Top-5 finish of the season.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR Cup Series closes regular season at Darlington, IndyCar doubles up at Milwaukee Mile
The NASCAR Cup Series closes the regular season at Darlington Raceway on Sunday nightAUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024 NASCAR Playoff Standings: Who is in, who will emerge from bubble chaos at Darlington
With one race remaining to set the Cup playoff field, some drivers are locked in while others face an uphill battle. Here's where things sta...AUGUST 25
Michael McDowell tops qualifying for Cup Series race at Daytona and earns 4th pole of the season
It’s a Front Row front row at Daytona International SpeedwayAUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Verstappen responds to Kyle Larson's better driver claim Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen once again took the high road when asked to weigh in on the claim by NASCAR’s Kyle Larson that...
AUGUST 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kevin Harvick Thinks Kyle Larson Is A Better All-Around Driver Than Max Verstappen, And He's Right Kevin Harvick gave his take on whether Kyle Larson is a better all-around driver than F1 champ Max Verstappen.
AUGUST 21 • OUTKICK.COM
Kevin Harvick: Kyle Larson gets edge over Max Verstappen as better driver
Is NASCAR's Kyle Larson a better pound-for-pound racer than Formula 1's Max Verstappen? Kevin Harvick thinks so.AUGUST 21
NASCAR Power Rankings: Tyler Reddick vaults to top with Michigan win
The top five spots got a full makeover in this week's power rankings. Where did your favorite Cup driver land?AUGUST 20
NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington
NASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the lineAUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR’s playoffsAUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crash and DNF at Michigan Larson crashed and finished 34th in the Firekeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway Monday afternoon.
Impact Larson would lead a race-high 41 laps and appear on his way to challenging for the win Monday at Michigan. However, disaster would strike on lap 115. The Hendrick Motorsports star would spin shortly after a restart in turn 4 while running in heavy traffic. Larson would make contact with several other cars and sustain heavy damage in the crash. He would be retired for the day with his fourth DNF of the season.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain wouldn't go away
NASCAR suspended the FireKeepers 400 until Monday, running out of time Sunday to run a race that was delayed and interrupted by rainAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Dillon seeks follow-up to wreck-assisted NASCAR win at Michigan; IndyCar returns at Illinois
It remains to be seen whether Austin Dillon faces payback from Joey Logano or Denny Hamlin for wrecking both in the final lap to win Sunday night's NASCAR Cup race at RichmondAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Power Rankings: Top drivers, and their feuding history
Austin Dillon's Richmond win might ignite a few fueds. Which begs the question: which drivers in this week's rankings have fueded with whom?AUGUST 13
NASCAR Cup Series, Truck Series fire back up after 2 weeks off, F1, Larson wins in Sprint Cars
NASCAR may have been off, but that did not mean Cup Series points leader Kyle Larson sat on the couch with his feet upAUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson prepares to complete rare Indy-Charlotte double Kyle Larson’s career is zooming at a rate that has to be clocked with a stopwatch and digital scoring, and race fans will get to see plenty...
AUGUST 6 • THESTATE.COM
NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1 all off during Olympics in light, mid-summer motorsports schedule
It will be hard for motorsports fans to find something to watch this weekend as NASCAR, IndyCar and Formula 1 are all on breakJULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should Indy finish under caution bring a change to NASCAR philosophy?
NASCAR wants races to finish naturally, and the biggest question after Kyle Larson's win at Indy is: what is the best method to do that?JULY 24
NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Larson at No. 1 as Cup Series heads to break
These 10 drivers are feeling the best about themselves as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into a rare two-week break.JULY 23
Formula 1 in the spotlight with Belgian GP as NASCAR and IndyCar start Olympic break
Formula 1's race in Belgium leads the way in a light motorsports weekend as all three of NASCAR's series and IndyCar take an extended break for the Paris OlympicsJULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR's restart rules questioned after Larson takes advantage of unusual Brickyard 400 finish
Ryan Blaney thought he was perfectly positioned to win Sunday's Brickyard 400JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Cup Series regular-season title a battle of Hendrick, Toyota teammates
The battle for the Cup regular-season crown is shaping up to be a four-driver race between Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Tyle...JULY 22
Brickyard 400 trophy in hand, Kyle Larson eyes 2025 Indy 500
On the day he won NASCAR's Brickyard 400, Kyle Larson declared he has his sights set on returning to the track for the Indy 500 in 2025.JULY 22
