The Cup Series is gearing up for an exciting weekend at Darlington Raceway as they hit the midpoint of the regular season. With Kyle Larson’s recent victory in the closest finish in NASCAR history, Hendrick Motorsports now boasts six wins in the first 12 races, while Joe Gibbs Racing follows closely behind with four wins. Trackhouse Racing and 23XI Racing each have one win under their belts this season.
As the teams prepare for the 13th race of the season, let’s take a closer look at where each organization stands:
23XI Racing: Tyler Reddick has been performing well at Darlington with three top-three finishes in the last four races, but Bubba Wallace is currently outside a playoff spot, trailing four points below the cutline.
Front Row Motorsports: Todd Gilliland and Michael McDowell have shown promise at Darlington, but McDowell’s series-high four DNFs this season are cause for concern.
Hendrick Motorsports: Kyle Larson’s dominance continues with a victory at Kansas, maintaining the team’s streak of not going more than two races without a win. However, William Byron’s recent finishes outside the top 20 are a setback.
Joe Gibbs Racing: Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. have been strong contenders, but the organization has more DNFs than top-10 results at Darlington in the Next Gen era.
With the competition heating up, fans can expect an action-packed race weekend at Darlington Raceway. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses.