Fantasy NASCAR Asterisk Mark Report – EchoPark #1 2026

Kyle Larson – Kyle Larson looked great this spring at EchoPark but as is norm, he crashed which led to his asterisk mark 32nd. In the race, Larson led 48 laps (2nd most), finished 3rd in Stage #1 but then coming to the finish line to end Stage #2 while battling for 3rd, he crashed.
Christopher Bell – Christopher Bell nearly raced his way to victory lane this spring but then in overtime while running in 2nd, he crashed when Carson Hocevar got aggressive, leading to his 21st. Additionally, Bell led 9 laps and ranked 12th for both Driver Rating and Average Running Position.
Austin Cindric – Austin Cindric was a top five contender this spring, but he finished an asterisk mark 26th. In the race, Cindric started 30th, won Stage #1, led 21 laps, was in 2nd on lap 241, was in 8th on lap 255 but then on lap 257 he crashed when Byron had his flat tire. Additionally, Cindric had the 6th best average running position (10.7) and earned the 11th best Driver Rating.
William Byron – William Byron had a great car this spring and was a top five contender, but he finished an asterisk mark 27th. In the race, Byron finished 4th in Stage #1, finished 2nd in Stage #2, had the 3rd best average running position (7.1), earned the 4th best Driver Rating but then late in the race on lap 257 while running in 5th, he had a flat tire and pounded the wall.