The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series has showcased a range of winners across several prestigious races, highlighting the competitive nature and talent within the sport. From the early February x-Clash heat races to the season’s marquee events at Daytona and beyond, the racing calendar featured key victories from established champions and rising stars, making the season a dynamic contest of skill and strategy.
Early Season Heat Races and Daytona Events
The season opened with multiple x-Clash Heat Races on February 1, where Chase Elliott, Chris Buescher, Denny Hamlin, and Tyler Reddick each secured wins in four distinct heats. These performances set the tone leading into the Cook Out Clash held at Bowman Gray on February 2, where Chase Elliott triumphed. Later the same day, Kyle Larson claimed victory in the x-Clash Last Chance Qualifying Race.
Further excitement came mid-month at the Daytona events, with Bubba Wallace winning x-Duel 1 and Austin Cindric taking x-Duel 2 on February 13. The legendary DAYTONA 500 on February 16 saw William Byron emerge victorious, marking a significant achievement early in the competitive season.
March Highlights and Early Spring Winners
Christopher Bell dominated March with multiple wins: Ambetter Health 400 on February 23, EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on March 2, and Shriners Children’s 500 on March 9. The streak showcased Bell’s consistent pace and skill across varying tracks. Other notable wins include Josh Berry at the Pennzoil 400 on March 16 and Kyle Larson capturing the Straight Talk Wireless 400 on March 23. Denny Hamlin maintained strong form with back-to-back victories in the Cook Out 400 and Goodyear 400 during late March and early April.
Spring to Early Summer Race Victories
The spring racing schedule continued with Kyle Larson winning the Food City 500 on April 13 and Austin Cindric taking the Jack Link’s 500 on April 27. Joey Logano secured the Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY on May 4, while Larson reclaimed victory in the AdventHealth 400 on May 11. The May NASCAR All-Star Race featured Brad Keselowski and Christopher Bell winning Heat 1 and Heat 2, respectively, while Carson Hocevar triumphed in the All-Star Open. Bell then went on to win the main All-Star Race on May 18, emphasizing his strong seasonal performance.
Key Wins in Mid and Late Summer Races
Ross Chastain won the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on May 25, and Ryan Blaney added to his accolades with a victory at the Cracker Barrel 400 on June 1. Denny Hamlin continued his successful run, winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 8 and the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 on July 20. Shane Van Gisbergen claimed wins at the Viva Mexico 250 on June 15, Grant Park 165 on July 6, and Toyota / Save Mart 350 on July 13, demonstrating notable prowess in multiple venues. Chase Briscoe also earned a win at The Great American Getaway 400 on June 22, while Chase Elliott secured the Quaker State 400 on June 28.
Remaining Summer and Upcoming Events
The late summer part of the season included a variety of landmark races: the Brickyard 400 at Speedway, Indiana on July 27, the Iowa Corn 350 on August 3, Go Bowling at The Glen in Watkins Glen, New York on August 10, and the Cook Out 400 in Richmond, Virginia on August 16. Additional notable events in August included the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Beach and the Cook Out Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina. Following were races at Madison, Illinois, Bristol, Tennessee, and Loudon, New Hampshire, offering critical points as competitors advanced toward the playoffs that will feature venues such as Kansas City, Concord, Las Vegas, Talladega, Ridgeway, and ultimately conclude with the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in Avondale, Arizona.
