Grading the First Quarter of the 2024 NASCAR Season

[@TheIceberg]

How would you grade your favorite driver's 2024 season so far?

[@legginthegreat_052]

Chase finally got that win off his back so I’m happy about that, I’m really enjoying the year so far 👍🏼

[@NascarMarsPark]

I got 2 so Denny Hamlin-A+ Kyle Busch- Somewhere between D- and C-

[@GracieSkywalker]

@@legginthegreat_052I give him a B

[@Gooeyburger86]

Probably like a C

[@GracieSkywalker]

Chase Elliott gets a B

[@naparacingfan9275]

Eric Estepp A+. Denny shoutout on his podcast last week for saving short tracks. The interview with KP "Let Me Say This" "That's Incredible". Interviewed by Kenny Wallace (never thought I'd see that 1). Very good 1st quarter of the season.

[@ChampaBayBeast]

Dont forget about our boy at the track twice with a Live OOTG with Brennan Poole!

[@MrSuperReviewer]

NAH THE OJ SIMPSON REFRENCE IS CRAZY

[@Manuel-zt1dz]

Where I didn’t hear it

[@GoodfellowRacing]

I think you underated front row. Both B at least. The amount of times I've seen both drivers inside the top 10 (though not always finishing there) is unheard of

[@Cuhh346]

Oj catching strays😂

[@andrewwinslow9315]

The only thing sad about OJ's death is that Norm Macdonald was not around to roast him one last time

[@rocksreviewsreactions337]

Who's OJ?

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@rocksreviewsreactions337Really? OJ Simpson.

[@calicopeach4880]

Glad to see some respect for Bowman, he’ll get his win soon

[@kolton1254]

me too, was real happy he saw the good in this start of of the year

[@licorice5266]

This is the 3rd or 4th video I’ve seen saying Larson has multiple wins. Not a big deal but he only has 1 so far. Byron with 3 and Hamlin with 2 are the only multi race winners so far

[@stormix5755]

It definitely feels like Larson has had multiple wins since he lead over 500 laps so far, more than his 2021 season at this point in the season, it seems like he's always at the front

[@thomasredden4263]

Bubba Wallace haters gonna have to find a new place to move the goal post to. I bet now he sucks bc he hasn’t won this year. Love to see how consistent he’s been and how great a job he’s done if not getting frustrated when things don’t break his way. Keep it up Bubba! I know you’ll run for the championship one of these years✊🏻

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

Just from interview clips alone, you can tell that he's much calmer and mellow this year, and the results are showing it. Just gotta keep working on that pit crew, tho 😬

[@xXx3OOOv2]

I mean, most of his haters just hate him because of his skin color. And unfortunately that won't change no matter what he does. He'll never get the fans' respect.

[@thomasredden4263]

@@xXx3OOOv2 oh I’m well aware of that at this point lol, it’s just fun to see which way they’ll reach now to try and convince themselves that he’s trash and that he has his ride bc of his skin color. If he was white and coming from the background he does, earning his way to all of his sponsors and not just using his dad’s company like Custer or Cindric or Gibbs.

[@thomasredden4263]

@@DepravedCoTApologist lol it’s laughable at this point. Any way they can fuck up a pit stop, they’ll manage to do it this year. Growing pains of starting your own pit crew program unfortunately , but hopefully they get ironed out sooner than later and the crew takes more pride in getting better so hopefully by the playoffs they’ll be at least consistent and not making big mistakes. I’m fine with being a little off pace, just don’t cost a drive through penalty or anything that’s drastic to overcome

[@easyenetwork2023]

He did not win last year with Chase struggling. Now, I think Bubba is pretty decent.

[@kyleberryhill7627]

I feel bad for my driver Stenhouse man. Yeah he’s been running bad this year, but bad luck has also caught him. Pit crew penalties costed him decent finishes at COTA and phoenix and last weekend at Texas he was running inside the top 10 before the late caution pushed him back to 25th. But yes he’s been bad this year

[@nab23]

I mean he lost himself a good amount of time trying to wreck ty

[@TheCloudCreation]

As a KB fan, I think you're being reslly nice to him with this grading. I would give Kyle a D. He started the year off strong for the first 3 races, until his pit crew screwed him over in Vegas, but ever since then, he has dropped off the face of the map. Even last weeks top 10 was complete luck, he ran outside the top 20 almost all day.

[@AvsfanGoAvsGo]

Cindric is lower than a C-

[@Gooeyburger86]

I said D

[@DavidSmith-en4lq]

D-

[@FlaglerAmerica]

How? 21th in standing is definitely C

[@davicee.]

@@FlaglerAmerica ...in a Penske

[@FlaglerAmerica]

@@davicee. Ford clearly struggling can we agree?

[@Carlovingbozo8]

I agree with the busch rating 😂

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

Being a Wood Brothers 21 fan is pain at the moment, sucks to see the Burton name struggling like this

[@shadowlancerracing]

Both RFK ratings are fair, the thing that holds the team back from being even better IMO is qualifying results. Get that sorted and both Brad and Chris will get that win eventually. The team is there, just need to find that extra something.

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

The 6 is a strong race team this season, with Keselowski always moving forward late in races

[@SSteacher95]

It's painfully obvious how non competitive Ford is this season. 1 Ford in the top 10, no wins and only a few stage wins. It's not fun watching Dank Horse Mustangs so completely outclassed by Hendrick and Gibbs.

[@austinemms9772]

Kyle Busch’s rating is pretty fair. Yeah, he isn’t living up to expectations, but I think it’s a combination of his age catching up to him somewhat and RCR being pretty bad so far.

[@xavierjuno4572]

No kidding, so far in the season they seem to be below Trackhouse who may I remind you didn't even exist until 2021, let alone be contenders

[@austinemms9772]

@@xavierjuno4572 And Austin Dillon was below 30th in the standings at one point. He would be 30th if the Winston points format was still in place.

[@mattcecil6692]

Briscoe is becoming SHRs new Harvick. Gragson has also been very impressive this year

[@spencerhart9227]

As a Kyle B fan, spot on assessment. I think this is the year he finally goes winless and probably misses the playoffs. He should absolutely look at other options if possible.

[@David_Bell3939]

A- for Christopher instead of B+ 1 win, 2stage wins, 3 top 5's, 5 top 10's. 5th in standings that count. Also got wrecked out pretty much on lap 1. Take away that DNF. Led over 100 laps also. 👍

[@pewterschmidt23lord99]

Wonder what dega is going to be this weekend

[@pinkiepromise666]

Agreed on all these except for Dillon and Hocevar. Dillon for me gets a F, it may be time to hang the helmet up and let Hill have a shot. As for Hocevar, I give a B+ only bc I've seen how well he can run in Cup equipment that had zero manufacturer support (last year). I think he honestly has more in him!!

[@Gebalien]

I know their is quite a bit of regular season left but I'm actually scared that Kyle Busch is gonna miss the playoffs

[@RacingGuy2448]

The glove fit so nascar did not acquit is wild

[@noahbacklund74]

Front Row Motorsports has had a lot inconsistently this season because when Front Row Motorsports are good their leading laps, winning poles and stages, but when there bad thats when the pit road mistakes, and mechanical issues come.

[@ming454]

Chastain A Suarez B Cindric C Blaney A Logano B- Dillion C- Busch B- Berry B Gragson B+ Briscoe A Preece B Larson A Byron A+ Elliot A- Bowman A- Keselowski B- Buescher B LaJorie C+ Smith D- Hocever A- Hamlin A+ Truex A Bell B+ Gibbs A Grala B+ Haley C+ Hemric C Burton D- Wallace A Reddick A- McDowell C+ Gilliand B JHN B- Jones B Stenhouse D Johnson C+

[@mister_shiver8862]

I agree with most of this except I think it's a bit harsh on Blaney

[@51Random]

I would think my boy Chastain should get a B for Busch

[@paulday5722]

A fair grade for Berry but I'd also mention Ford as a whole is really struggling this season.

[@DiehardtNG10]

I give Noah a B- He will make the playoffs more than likely. Noah has been top 15s or better most weeks had a top 10 going at Texas before the late yellow trapped him a lap down. I think at the mile or larger tracks pay attention to Noah and Bricose

[@krinky0666]

Maybe but his penalty ruined his chances and he does not look like he is gonna be a playoff driver. I am expecting 23rd place finish or 21st

[@easyenetwork2023]

He will have to win, but he is not much worse than Berry on points with the penalty, I believe.

[@TheEcrus]

Noah is certainly having a better year than last year, but I think he will miss the playoffs. That is mainly because Stewart-Haus Racing isn't performing like they used to. And Noah is my only driver that is in the ford camp that I''m rooting for, but I give Noah a solid B for performing better than he did last year.

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

2 of my drivers have wins. Larson and Elliott. The other 2 (Chastain and Blaney) have run well but I’m concerned about the fords still

[@crouchb15]

front row is B

[@Markkos1992]

Kyle Busch F Austin Dillon F-

[@NASCARFAN93100]

I think it's apparent that Kyle Busch is past his peak at this point in his career

[@rocksreviewsreactions337]

Correction, Larson only has one win this year, but I still agree with an A because he's really good this year.

[@melissakik5367]

I am pretty impressed by Carson Hocevar. He was with an absolute steaming pile of garbage last year (Legacy) and with another "field filler" team and is doing a great job! He's not wrecking as much anymore too...

[@jessbrown1830]

Im not impressed at all.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Ty is having a Chase Elliott type sophomore season.

[@MegaMr46]

Well, ngl That little punk is having a solid Sophomore year in the series

[@InsaneCelery238]

Cody Ware gets an F for starting a race

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

For William Byron I’d definitely give that team and driver an A. They picked up right where they left off last year and have been fast everywhere. For Christopher Bell I would not give him a B. That team has vastly underperformed compared to last year. For Alex Bowman I’d give him a D. Bowman has been the worst of the HMS drivers this year by a mile.

[@TobyKieth721]

I like TheIceberg

[@Kbrady8207]

Larson multiple wins?

[@DragonStar524]

If Bowman got below a B, i wouldve freaked. Considering his circumstances, he's doing pretty well.

[@Miniduck9013]

I just wanna do this I know no one cares just want something to do lol Chastain A Suarez B+ Cindric D Blaney A Logano C+ Dillion D- Busch C+ Berry C+ Gragson B Briscoe A- Preece C Larson A+ Byron A+ Elliot A-☹️ Bowman B- Keselowski B- Buscher B LaJorie C- Smith D- Hocever B+ Hamlin A Truex A- Bell A- Gibbs A- Grala C Haley honestly B+ Hemeic D Burton F Wallace B Reddick B+ McDowell B- Gilliand B- JHN B- Jones C+ Stenhouse G💀

[@charlieboy7502]

Jones a C+. My fellow fan that's the only thing I can see wrong with your stats.

[@Miniduck9013]

@@charlieboy7502 hey if I can get 34/35 from someone I’ll take it lol. Surprised he gave Jones and JHN both a C

[@charlieboy7502]

Yeah I agree but I do have a feeling once we're into the summer to late summer things are going to get crazy and the top 12 in points are going to be way different

[@Miniduck9013]

@@charlieboy7502 I feel the same way, this is my first season watching NASCAR and bared one race I have absolutely loved it.

[@NicholasTalks3714]

I don’t know Harrison is still in the 21. If they keep him in I’d be surprised

[@KTNUSA]

Like I told Eric Estepp on Twitter, I fear that Zane Smith will have a Noah Gragson like rookie season based off where he is finishing so far in this season. A failing grade is unsurprising to me. Zane Smith got what he wanted when he is no longer in the Truck Series, yet he hasn't been performing as what I expected out of a former Truck Series Champion.

[@jessbrown1830]

I think he will improve and everyone commenting certainly couldn't even start the car.

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

Should have had some time in Xfinity tbh

[@MrSpeed-sr7jk]

Bubba B+ with Reddick they are literally right hehind each other

[@jwhite11qb]

They are consistent. Very consistent. Both have been screwed but their pit crews

[@MrSpeed-sr7jk]

@@jwhite11qb FR

[@SpaceCowboyWV]

At this point I feel like a Love & Hill cup duo would be better for RCR. Or at least boot Dillon for Hill.

[@Milton_Valenzuela]

Top 5 best drivers (so far) 1. Kyle Larson 2. William Byron 3. Denny Hamlin 4. Martin Truex Jr. 5. Chase Elliott Top 5 worst drivers (so far) 1. Austin Dillon 2. Daniel Hemric 3. Harrison Burton 4. Zane Smith 5. Austin Cindric

[@HokieNation44]

I would give ross A b+ he would have a A but william ruined that for him

[@Motorsportfan98]

Miiiiisssssteeeerrrrr Buescher

[@nurabsal0x018c]

FRM does not have the finishes to go with the overall speed they’ve shown.

[@jaggerglover2178]

I’d give Jones (my favorite driver) a B-. Way better start to the season than it was last season for sure and he’s showing that he can run up front. He’s just had bad luck.

[@dripduck9393]

B is way to low for blaney. I know he hasnt won but considering the state ford is in he deserves way more recognition for the straight up carry job he was on for the first few races of the year especially. He has to be at an A

[@andrewmiller6780]

Fords development worries me Burton looks like a mid tier Xfinity Series Driver I don’t know who you put in the #21 to replace him the only name that comes to mind is Trevor Huddleston from ARCA keeping it in the Ford family.

[@davidscustomsgarage8354]

In my opinion, I would and who knew if this could actually work together is u put Riley herbs in 21 and put burton in the 98 we saw what he can do with a rwr car and maybe we can see another Matt dibenedetto only with maybe a few wins

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

Put Kaz Grala in it. He'd at least get it back into the top 25

[@davidscustomsgarage8354]

@andrewmeyer4124 I would the only real problem with it tho is he's not under the ford development if ford gets him under there development then I could see and I think that could be a really good opportunity for him

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

I’d try everything to just Justin Haley

[@NASCARFAN93100]

RCR gets an F

[@MotorsportWeekly]

Burton Cindric and Zane are much better than how theyve been running, i dont understand wtf theyre doing

[@jbucktheman]

I’m glad to see Willy B become a championship contender now

[@jvydenlovescruises]

he wasnt a contender when he was in the final 4 at pheonix?

[@jbucktheman]

@@jvydenlovescruises 1.grammar 2.just being there and getting 6 wins was a sign is a contender

[@RUSH240]

YEAH HAMLIN

[@MICKEY-LOGANO]

Chase Elliott gets a B Kyle Busch gets a C- Ross Chastain gets a B- Ryan Blaney gets a B Brad K gets a C

[@HTV315]

Burton and Stenhouse Need to be booted NOW

[@cito1101]

Fords have the speed but still lacking the wins. So for now, I'll give them a B As for the Toyotas and Chevrolets, they easily have A+.

[@onyxlynxypoo]

Zane Midth

[@jj9487]

Chastain should have won both Daytona and Texas

[@JackCallSports]

Ford deserves an F tbh

[@Scrappy_Entertainment]

Nice OJ joke

[@DewkChronic]

Alex Bowman won the Daytona 500 is a good argument. FORD lost its first win of the season at Atlanta by a hair. FORD will show up at Dega with a penske or Brad K.

[@ragingrac3ryt894]

I'm hoping Brad does it. Would be awesome

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Nope Alex Bowman still didn't win the Daytona 500.

[@levikholley]

I think Chase Elliott deserves the A+ no DNF’s bounced back great from last year and is top 3 at the tine of this comment

[@FullThrottlePod]

I do not understand the obsession with Noah Gragson. He hasn’t shown anything special. Having him at a B- and Bubba at a B is outrageous. Someone who is 9th in points and 30th in points should not be that close.

[@nathan1sixteen]

Larson does not have multiple wins… yet

[@davewhittles]

wallace a B lol

[@dannywilbanks7748]

BYRON wreaked the whole field at daytona he suxxxx

[@J-TechOne]

ZOZ4

[@aviationlaa]

Larson only has 1 win

[@fryBASS]

1:19 did you really just give Ross a B and Suarez a B-???? Uhhh I think Ross is getting a C and Suarez a B+

[@dugthedog2863]

Bowmen should get an F (i have beef with bowmen)

[@GracieSkywalker]

Burton gets wreck most of the time which is why he had bad finishes he has a lot of DNF

[@RacingFan48_]

He has one dnf at the Daytona 500. Since then he’s had no dnf but is legit slow

[@GracieSkywalker]

@@RacingFan48_ No he has had got some issues during races to make him go laps down

[@jwhite11qb]

As a Bubba fan, they don’t care. This is not an excuse they accept.

[@GracieSkywalker]

@@jwhite11qb Bubba is not a good driver

[@reversetabz9414]

I think nascar needs to Un ban the rebel flag.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

No

[@reversetabz9414]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld you are wrong and you know it

[@brandondavis8790]

​@@reversetabz9414nope we don't need that trash loser flag back in the sport keep that garbage out

[@deadpoolisawesome20]

Joey Logano is my favorite and I hope he gets a win soon