5 Points to Ponder: Gimme More (Kansas)
If Kansas Speedway is now king, how can we recreate its success elsewhere on the Cup Series schedule?
Cup Series
Stat Sheet: Historic Finish an Exclamation Point on Kyle Larson’s Kansas Dominance
Larson’s the only driver to score multiple wins at Kansas since 2021.
Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Has Decent Coverage of Rain-Delayed Kansas
Despite being on point about the finish, Phil Allaway notes the broadcast didn’t show the last-lap contact between Austin Dillon and Corey Heim.
Waid’s World: The Remarkable 1973 Cup Season for David Pearson, Wood Brothers
Pearson won the ’73 Rebel 500 whereas the top two from 1972, Bobby Allison and Richard Petty, finished third and seventh, respectively.
Up to Speed: Chris Buescher Is on a Familiar Path
Buescher’s 2024 season so far is not that different from his 2023 campaign.
The Underdog House: Michael McDowell Earns Top 10 at Kansas Despite Late Crash
Despite getting caught in a crash in the early laps of the final stage, Michael McDowell rebounded for a much-needed 10th-place finish.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Kansas: Progressive Banking Makes Progressive Racing
The banking at Kansas could be a blueprint for other tracks to follow.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After Kyle Larson, Chris Buescher Duel in NASCAR’s Closest Finish Ever
All of this week’s answers point to one overall conclusion: Kansas is now the best track on the Cup Series schedule.
Monday Morning Pit Box: Flurry of Cautions Mix up Strategy at Kansas
Teams up and down pit road made split decisions on how best to make it to the end in the Heartland.