Cup Series Preview: 2024 FireKeepers Casino 400 (Michigan International Speedway)
Denny Hamlin is favored to win the FireKeepers Casino 400, with robust track records and strong season stats, including 750 points and three wins. Other notable contenders include Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski.
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This weekend's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway will showcase several drivers with robust track records and strong season performances. Here's a closer look at key drivers to watch:
Denny Hamlin, driving the No. 11 car, boasts a solid performance on similar long tracks in the NextGen era, with 289 points and a win in eight starts. At Michigan, he has averaged an ARP of 7.61 over two starts. Combined with his season stats, where he has accumulated 750 points with three wins, Hamlin is well-positioned for a strong showing.
Kyle Larson, in the No. 5 car, has collected four wins this season and 777 points. On similar tracks, Larson has an ARP of 9.33 in two Michigan races and has shown consistent front-running capability. His season average ARP of 8.65 indicates a competitive edge that may translate well this weekend.
Brad Keselowski, driving the No. 6 car, has shown a notable ARP of 12.89 at Michigan over two starts. This is an improvement from his ARP on similar tracks, highlighting his adaptability and potential competitiveness at this venue. Keselowski has 632 points this season, securing a win and seven top-10 finishes.
Chris Buescher, piloting the No. 17 car, has a solid ARP of 10.97 at Michigan, better than his ARP on long tracks, signaling stronger relative performance here. With 583 points this season and five top-five finishes, Buescher is expected to remain competitive.
Tyler Reddick, driving the No. 45 car, demonstrates an ARP of 12.83 at Michigan, slightly above his season ARP of 12.31. He has amassed 764 points this season, including a win and 16 top-10 finishes, indicating consistent performance.
Joey Logano, in the No. 22 car, has an ARP of 11.35 at Michigan, aligning closely with his season ARP of 12.72. He has registered a win this season with 553 points, highlighting his potential to deliver strong performance.
Chase Elliott, behind the wheel of the No. 9 car, has shown an ARP of 14.32 at Michigan. With 764 points this season, including a win and 12 top-10 finishes, Elliott is positioned to leverage his consistent track record this weekend.
As the drivers prepare for a challenging 400 miles at Michigan, these stats set the stage for an intriguing race where strategy and track adaptability will be key.