The 2024 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway was a thrilling race that saw Ricky Stenhouse Jr. emerge victorious in a dramatic photo finish over Brad Keselowski. The race featured several cautions and a late-race crash involving multiple playoff drivers.
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway saw Kyle Larson secure his third win of the season and 26th of his career. He led for 19 laps, overtaking Martin Truex Jr. and Chris Buescher with fresher tires in the final stages. Michael McDowell finished second, followed by Chris Buescher, Chase Elliott, and Ross Chastain. The race was marked by six caution periods, with points leader Denny Hamlin retiring early due to engine failure. Tyler Reddick led the most laps with 35 but ultimately finished outside the top five due to pit strategy.
The 2024 Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway was a dramatic one! Championship hopeful Ryan Blaney dominated most of the race, but a late-race fuel shortage handed the win to a surprised Austin Cindric. This victory marked Cindric's first of the season and vaulted him into the playoff picture.
