Cup Series Preview: 2024 Cook Out 400 (Richmond Raceway)
Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr., and Christopher Bell demonstrate strong potential for top performances at Richmond Raceway, backed by season and track-specific stats that showcase their competitive edge.
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The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway features prominent drivers with significant data from both the current season and similar short tracks in the NextGen era, offering valuable insight into potential race outcomes.
Kyle Larson: Larson has demonstrated strong performance both at this track and on similar short tracks. He achieved an ARP of 8.67 at Richmond and an AFP of 8.40, indicating consistent competitiveness. This season, Larson has accumulated 747 points with 9 top-5 finishes and 11 top-10s, further solidifying his strong form.
Ryan Blaney: With 676 points accumulated this season, Blaney has been a contender with 7 top-5 and 11 top-10 finishes. At Richmond Raceway, he has an ARP of 14.69 and an AFP of 15.20. His performance on similar short tracks is slightly better with an ARP of 10.30.
Martin Truex Jr.: Truex Jr. has accumulated 653 points this season. At Richmond, his ARP is an impressive 7.38, with an AFP of 6.60. On similar short tracks, Truex maintains a close ARP of 10.74.
Christopher Bell: Bell stands out with 641 points this season, achieving an ARP of 11.69 and an AFP of 7.60 at Richmond. Additionally, his performance on comparable tracks shows an ARP of 10.58.
William Byron: Byron has earned 651 points this season, registering an ARP of 9.85 at Richmond and an AFP of 13.20. His numbers on similar short tracks show an ARP of 10.49.
Chase Elliott: With 730 points this season, Elliott has a good track record at Richmond with an ARP of 9.78 and AFP of 9.25. On similar short tracks, his ARP is slightly better at 9.73.
Ross Chastain: Chastain has 552 points this season. At Richmond, he has an ARP of 12.31 and an AFP of 15.80, while on similar short tracks his ARP is 12.60.
Chris Buescher: Buescher, who has amassed 561 points this season, has an ARP of 13.19 at Richmond. On similar short tracks, he shows a slightly higher ARP of 14.13.
Brad Keselowski: With 611 points this season, Keselowski has an ARP of 10.07 and an AFP of 10.40 at Richmond. His performance on similar short tracks is also commendable with an ARP of 12.81.
Ty Gibbs: New to the field, Gibbs boasts 584 points this season. At Richmond, he has demonstrated an ARP of 13.17 and AFP of 19.00. His stats from similar tracks show an ARP of 14.34.
Bubba Wallace: Wallace garnered 545 points this season, recording an ARP of 13.48 at Richmond and AFP of 17.20. His ARP on comparable short tracks is 14.27.
Joey Logano: Logano, with 521 points this season, holds an ARP of 8.33 and an AFP of 7.20 at Richmond Raceway. His ARP on similar short tracks is 12.16.
Drivers like Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr., and Christopher Bell display notable stats across both Richmond Raceway and comparable tracks, indicating potential strong performances. Other competitors such as Blaney, Byron, and Elliott also hold significant data suggesting competitive showings.