NASCAR came back to the famous Indianapolis Oval for the 28th Brickyard 400 race. 2024The last race at the oval was in 2020, with Kevin Harvick winning. NASCAR planned to have their Cup Series race at the Indianapolis road course from 2021 to 2023. This year, the Brickyard 400 had a lot of people buying tickets, according to Roger Penske, who owns IMS. The race had many caution flags, some big crashes, and extra time added on, as well as two times when the TV screen went black at the start and finish of the big event. Kyle Larson from Hendrick Motorsports #5 team was in front for the final seven laps. After a tough race against Ryan Blaney in extra time, Larson won the Brickyard 400. Tyler Reddick, who started in the first position, came in second place, while Ryan Blaney, who won in Pocono last week, finished third. Check out Kyle Larson celebrating his victory in Indianapolis. Drivers had mixed feelings upon returning to the Oval. Some were happy with how they did, while others wished they had done better.
Below is a roster of drivers who made a notable comeback at the Brickyard 400 and those hoping for a strong finish in the rest of the NASCAR season.
Winners and Losers from the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Kyle larson is the winner of the indy cup, according to a nascar veteran. “that is a b*tch,” nbc sports reports. danica patrick returns to the gym after euro trip fun. Kyle Larson, a driver for Hendrick Motorsports, won his 4th race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. This victory not only put him at the top of the driver standings but also made him one of the few drivers to win four or more races in one season. Additionally, Larson is just one Daytona 500 win away from winning all the big races. Kyle Busch, the driver of RCR’s #8 car, had a tough season but showed his strength during the Brickyard 400 race. He was in 6th place with three laps left when he had to deal with Denny Hamlin trying to pass him. He crashed into Hamlin’s #11 car, spun out, and smashed into the wall. This caused the race to go into overtime, and the former Cup champion ended up in 25th place. The winner was Bubba Wallace. Bubba Wallace from 23XI Racing won the second stage of the Brickyard 400 race. He finished in the top five overall, earning 20 points and closing the gap with Ross Chastain for the final playoff spot.
Winner: Bubba Wallace
23XI Racing’s #23 driver Bubba Wallace was victorious in Stage two of the Brickyard 400. He eventually made a top-five finish in the race, grabbing 20 points and bridging the gap between him and Ross Chastain, who holds the last playoff spot.
Loser: Ross Chastain
Trackhouse Racing Team’s #1 driver made a P15 finish at the Indianapolis Oval. Chastain hasn’t secured a top-ten finish since Sonoma this year, and Bubba Wallace’s P5 finish adds to his troubles as it leaves a 7 point gap between the two drivers, with 4 regular season races left.
