Hollywood Casino 400 Driver Grades: How Every Driver Scored at Kansas Speedway
Sep 27, 2026
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Every driver from the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, graded on what the scoring loops actually recorded: where they started, where they finished, how many laps they led, and whether they were still running at the end. Kyle Larson grades out best with a A+.
How the grades are calculated
The grade is a formula, not an opinion. Each driver starts from their finishing position, gains credit for passing cars and for leading laps, and loses credit for not finishing:
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Finish: the single biggest factor, scaled from the win down through the field.
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Positions gained: starting position minus finishing position, capped so a deep starting spot cannot buy a top grade on its own.
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Laps led: share of the race led, worth up to a full letter grade.
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Did not finish: a fixed penalty if they were not running at the checkered flag.
Driver grades
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