Fantasy NASCAR Asterisk Mark Report – Texas 2024

Kyle Larson – Kyle Larson was the class of the field last spring at Texas but he finished an asterisk mark 21st. In the race, Larson started on the pole, won Stage #1, led 77 laps (most) but then in Stage #2 while leading under caution, Larson literally lost a wheel which put him behind for the rest of the afternoon. I’ll also note with 10 to go while running in 17th, Larson spun out just after a restart, so losing a wheel wasn’t his only problem. In terms of Total Speed Rankings, Larson ranked 6th with his speed over the segments being 1st, 3rd, 28th and then 6th.

Denny Hamlin – Last year at Texas, Denny Hamlin had a great chance to reach victory lane, but he crashed late while battling for the lead which led to his 30th. In the race, Hamlin had the Fastest Car Late In A Run, had the 2nd best Total Speed Ranking, had the 2nd best Average Running Position (7.8) and was tied for leading the 3rd most laps (37).

Ross Chastain – Last Spring at Texas, Ross Chastain had a hot rod and was poised to finish in 2nd but on the last lap while running in that position, he was wrecked which led to his 32nd. In terms of Total Speed Rankings, Chastain ranked 8th.