The Eckes Effect
Christian Eckes is very good. After a full time season of learning, he's turned on the jets in trucks. He's been one of the best drivers in the series since 2021.
Justin Barber
Cup Series Recap: 2024 Cook Out 400 (Martinsville Speedway)
William Byron's victory was secured after starting 18th, showing strong progress and a dominant lead from lap 327. Kyle Larson started from the pole but finished second. Notable movers included Chase Elliott and Joey Logano.
Truck Series Recap: 2024 Long John Silver's 200 (Martinsville Speedway)
Christian Eckes dominated the race, leading 189 of 200 laps to secure victory. Ty Majeski took second after a strong effort. Chase Purdy's jump from 11th to 3rd was notable.
Troubles at SHR
Rumors abound of Stewart-Haas Racing considering selling charters. Owner Tony Stewart began the season by publicly calling out his team's performance. What is SHR in the post-Kevin Harvick era, and what should they do about it?
Cup Series Recap: 2024 Toyota Owners 400 (Richmond Raceway)
Denny Hamlin wins after starting 11th, followed by Joey Logano and Kyle Larson who led much of the race. Martin Truex Jr. finishes 4th, and Christopher Bell's rise from 29th to 6th stands out. Chase Elliott ends in 5th.
Xfinity Series Recap: 2024 ToyotaCare 250 (Richmond Raceway)
Chandler Smith won the race, leading 87 laps and finishing strong with an ARP of 2.89 and GR-LR of 3.76. Aric Almirola and Taylor Gray finished second and third, respectively, delivering impressive performances.
Cup Series Recap: 2024 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix (Circuit of The Americas)
William Byron dominated from pole position to finish, with strong metrics and a positive performance rating. Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs also impressed, finishing second and third. Ross Chastain led briefly but ended seventh.
Xfinity Series Recap: 2024 Focused Health 250 (Circuit of The Americas)
Kyle Larson wins a dynamic race with a median ARP of 7.97 and a net gain rating of 2.67. Austin Hill moves up to 2nd, and John Hunter Nemechek finishes 3rd. Despite leading 24 laps, Shane Van Gisbergen ends 27th.
Truck Series Recap: 2024 XPEL 225 (Circuit of The Americas)
Corey Heim clinched victory from second place with a stellar performance, while Ty Majeski and Taylor Gray secured third and second respectively. Late cautions disrupted Nick Sanchez’s race, dropping him to 18th.
Cup Series Recap: 2024 Food City 500 (Bristol Motor Speedway)
Denny Hamlin's dominant performance led him to victory, with Martin Truex Jr. finishing second and Brad Keselowski third. The race saw notable gains by Alex Bowman and Kyle Larson, underscoring a competitive event.