The 2024 NASCAR season was a thrilling spectacle, filled with unforgettable moments that captivated fans worldwide. Here’s a comprehensive look at the top 30 highlights that defined this remarkable year
1. Joey Logano’s Third Championship: Logano clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series title with a commanding victory at Phoenix Raceway, leading a 1-2 finish for Team Penske.
2. Chase Elliott’s Popularity Reigns: Elliott was named NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver for the seventh consecutive year, underscoring his enduring fan appeal.
3. Tyler Reddick’s Grit at Darlington: Battling a severe stomach illness, Reddick secured the regular-season title with a gutsy performance at the Southern 500.
4. Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Ambitions: The NBA legend’s 23XI Racing team, co-owned with Denny Hamlin, made significant strides, with Jordan’s active involvement highlighting his commitment to motorsports.
5. Austin Dillon’s Controversial Win: Dillon’s aggressive move at Richmond Raceway sparked debate after he bumped Joey Logano to secure his first victory in two years.
6. Kyle Larson’s Brickyard Triumph: Larson achieved a career milestone by winning his first Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
7. Harrison Burton’s Breakthrough Victory: Burton earned his maiden Cup Series win at Daytona, marking the 100th victory for Wood Brothers Racing.
8. Ryan Blaney’s Iowa Success: Blaney won the inaugural Cup race at Iowa Speedway, showcasing his adaptability to new tracks.
9. Christopher Bell’s New Hampshire Sweep: Bell dominated at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, winning both the Xfinity and Cup Series races in the same weekend.
10. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Talladega Triumph: Stenhouse secured a thrilling victory at Talladega Superspeedway, edging out Brad Keselowski by .006 seconds in one of the closest finishes in NASCAR history.
11. Ross Chastain’s Kansas Victory: Chastain clinched his first win of the season at Kansas Speedway, showcasing his prowess on intermediate tracks.
12. Kyle Larson’s Bristol Dominance: Larson dominated the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol, leading the most laps and securing a crucial playoff victory.
13. Joey Logano’s Las Vegas Win: Logano’s victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway secured his spot in the Championship 4, setting the stage for his title run.
14. Tyler Reddick’s Homestead Heroics: Reddick’s win at Homestead-Miami Speedway earned him a place in the Championship 4, highlighting his late-season surge.
15. Ryan Blaney’s Martinsville Mastery: Blaney’s back-to-back victories at Martinsville Speedway propelled him into the Championship 4, demonstrating his short-track skills.
16. Alex Bowman’s Chicago Street Race Win: Bowman ended an 80-race winless streak with a victory in the inaugural Chicago Street Race, navigating the challenging course with precision.
17. Brad Keselowski’s Darlington Victory: Keselowski snapped a 110-race drought with a win at Darlington Raceway, reaffirming his status as a top competitor.
18. Denny Hamlin’s Dover Domination: Hamlin secured his third victory of the season at Dover Motor Speedway, holding off Kyle Larson in a thrilling finish.
19. Austin Cindric’s Gateway Surprise: Cindric capitalized on late-race issues for other contenders to snag a last-second win at World Wide Technology Raceway.
20. Kyle Larson’s Sonoma Success: Larson outdueled Chris Buescher and Martin Truex Jr. to secure a victory at Sonoma Raceway, showcasing his road course prowess.
21. Ryan Blaney’s Pocono Victory: Blaney’s win at Pocono Raceway marked his second Cup win of 2024, highlighting his versatility across different track types.
22. Tyler Reddick’s Michigan Mastery: Reddick fended off William Byron in a double-overtime finish to claim victory at Michigan International Speedway.
23. Chase Briscoe’s Southern 500 Win: Briscoe stunned the field with a win at the Southern 500, clinching a playoff spot in dramatic fashion.
24. Joey Logano’s Nashville Overtime Victory: Logano outlasted five overtimes at Nashville Superspeedway to grab his first Cup win of 2024.
25. Chris Buescher’s Watkins Glen Overtime Win: Buescher moved Shane van Gisbergen on the final lap to win in overtime at Watkins Glen International.
26. Kyle Larson’s Kansas Photo Finish: Larson beat Chris Buescher to the line at Kansas Speedway in the closest Cup Series finish of all time.
27. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s All-Star Brawl Fine: Stenhouse was fined $75K for sparking a brawl during the All-Star Race, adding drama to the exhibition event.
28. Joey Logano’s All-Star Win: Logano dominated the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, earning a $1 million prize.
29. Rain-Shortened Coca-Cola 600: Inclement weather led to a shortened Coca-Cola 600, with Christopher Bell declared the winner.
30. Michael McDowell’s Talladega Pole: McDowell secured his sixth
