NASCAR Power Rankings
Rankings updated: Mon, Aug 17, 12:22 AM 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 | 1641.0 | 25/28 |
| 2 | Shane van Gisbergen | 1597.9 | 3/28 | |
| 3 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1576.9 | 28/28 |
| 4 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1573.8 | 25/28 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1564.4 | 27/28 |
| 6 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 1558.4 | 28/28 |
| 7 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 1549.5 | 28/28 |
| 8 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 1548.1 | 27/28 |
| 9 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1546.9 | 26/28 |
| 10 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 1534.8 | 26/28 |
| 11 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1533.6 | 27/28 |
| 12 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 1533.0 | 4/28 |
| 13 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1530.3 | 25/28 |
| 14 | Daniel Suarez | Spire Motorsports | 1521.7 | 16/28 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 1520.2 | 24/28 |
| 16 | A.J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 1515.5 | 4/28 |
| 17 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 1505.9 | 27/28 |
| 18 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 1502.8 | 14/28 |
| 19 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 1502.2 | 16/28 |
| 20 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 1500.9 | 25/28 |
| 21 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 1498.9 | 16/28 |
| 22 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 1498.9 | 26/28 |
| 23 | Corey Heim | 23XI Racing | 1496.6 | 13/28 |
| 24 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 1495.8 | 14/28 |
| 25 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 1491.9 | 8/28 |
| 26 | Casey Mears | 1490.9 | 6/28 | |
| 27 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1487.1 | 4/28 |
| 28 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | HYAK Motorsports | 1486.5 | 3/28 |
| 29 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 1483.0 | 8/28 |
| 30 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 1482.3 | 28/28 |
| 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.