NASCAR Power Rankings
Rankings updated: Wed, May 13, 05:16 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 | 1604.8 | 25/28 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 1585.3 | 28/28 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1563.7 | 27/28 |
| 4 | Shane van Gisbergen | 1559.7 | 3/28 | |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1558.1 | 22/28 |
| 6 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 1557.9 | 28/28 |
| 7 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1556.3 | 26/28 |
| 8 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1552.7 | 27/28 |
| 9 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1551.2 | 28/28 |
| 10 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 1549.8 | 27/28 |
| 11 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 1546.8 | 25/28 |
| 12 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1544.1 | 8/28 |
| 13 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 1525.7 | 26/28 |
| 14 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 1525.5 | 19/28 |
| 15 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 1511.1 | 14/28 |
| 16 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 1509.5 | 26/28 |
| 17 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 1509.0 | 27/28 |
| 18 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 1502.1 | 12/28 |
| 19 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 1500.9 | 14/28 |
| 20 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 1500.3 | 28/28 |
| 21 | Daniel Suarez | Spire Motorsports | 1499.3 | 16/28 |
| 22 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 1498.3 | 8/28 |
| 23 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 1495.8 | 14/28 |
| 24 | A.J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 1495.2 | 6/28 |
| 25 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 1493.6 | 16/28 |
| 26 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 1490.0 | 8/28 |
| 27 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | HYAK Motorsports | 1489.3 | 3/28 |
| 28 | Casey Mears | 1488.2 | 20/28 | |
| 29 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1487.1 | 4/28 |
| 30 | Joey Gase | 1483.7 | 4/28 | |
| 31 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 1480.8 | 14/28 |
| 32 | Timmy Hill | 1479.6 | 3/28 |
Showing 32 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.