2024 Rookie Roundup: Here’s How NASCAR’s Young Guns Performed This Year
Each of NASCAR’s three national series had Rookie of the Year battles in 2024.
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Each of NASCAR’s three national series had Rookie of the Year battles in 2024.
The No. 22 team overcame a slow stop and an abrupt change at jackman to win the title.
Slow stops and penalties changed the complexion of the playoff race at The Paperclip.
Martinsville and Saudia Arabia are among the topics debated this week.
Meanwhile, a clutch final pit stop by Denny Hamlin’s crew nearly vaulted the No. 11 to the win at Homestead.
Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson overcame pit road adversity to salvage solid finishes.
We also break down the role pit road played in Kyle Larson’s dominant win.
NASCAR’s damaged vehicle policy was also a big topic of discussion in Alabama.
White edges out defending champion Steven Wilson for the title.
All three Penske drivers suffered from loose wheels amid other playoff drivers’ struggles in the Heartland.