NASCAR Power Rankings
Rankings updated: Thu, Oct 1, 07:49 PM ET
How It Works
These rankings aggregate performance across all 28 tracks on the 2026 Cup Series schedule. Each driver's score represents their average track-specific power ranking, computed from weighted finishing positions, wins, poles, laps led, and stage performance over the last 15 seasons. Rankings update automatically after each race and reflect recent results with no editorial bias.
| Rank | Driver | Team | Score | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1643.5 | 25/28 |
| 2 | Shane van Gisbergen | 1597.9 | 3/28 | |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1579.1 | 27/28 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1576.3 | 26/28 |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1571.0 | 28/28 |
| 6 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1563.0 | 25/28 |
| 7 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 1548.0 | 26/28 |
| 8 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 1546.8 | 28/28 |
| 9 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 1544.1 | 27/28 |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1542.1 | 25/28 |
| 11 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1539.5 | 27/28 |
| 12 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 1538.2 | 24/28 |
| 13 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 1533.8 | 28/28 |
| 14 | A.J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 1515.5 | 4/28 |
| 15 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 1515.0 | 6/28 |
| 16 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 1512.8 | 8/28 |
| 17 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 1512.7 | 26/28 |
| 18 | Daniel Suarez | Spire Motorsports | 1509.4 | 16/28 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 1507.6 | 25/28 |
| 20 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 1503.9 | 27/28 |
| 21 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 1503.5 | 16/28 |
| 22 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 1503.2 | 14/28 |
| 23 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 1502.8 | 14/28 |
| 24 | Casey Mears | 1497.7 | 4/28 | |
| 25 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 1496.8 | 24/28 |
| 26 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 1495.8 | 14/28 |
| 27 | Corey Heim | 23XI Racing | 1494.4 | 13/28 |
| 28 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | HYAK Motorsports | 1492.6 | 3/28 |
| 29 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 1487.8 | 15/28 |
| 30 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1487.1 | 4/28 |
| 31 | Timmy Hill | 1479.6 | 3/28 |
Showing 31 ranked drivers across 28 unique tracks on the 2026 Cup Series schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are NASCAR power rankings calculated?
Our power rankings aggregate track-specific performance scores across all 28 tracks on the 2026 Cup Series schedule. Each driver receives a power score at each track based on weighted finishing positions, wins, poles, laps led, and stage wins. The overall ranking is the average of all track-specific scores where a driver appears in the top 20.
How often do NASCAR power rankings update?
Power rankings update automatically after each race result is ingested. The algorithm recalculates based on the latest available data with recency weighting that prioritizes recent seasons.
What data sources are used for power rankings?
Rankings use official NASCAR race results dating back 15 seasons. The algorithm applies recency weights (most recent seasons count 3x, while older seasons fade to 0.1x) and factors in finishing position, wins, poles, laps led, and stage performance.
Why are power rankings different from other NASCAR rankings?
Unlike editorial power rankings that rely on opinions, our rankings are 100% algorithmic. They aggregate performance across every track on the schedule, giving a comprehensive view of which drivers perform best across all venue types.