Top 24 storylines for 2024 NASCAR season: Chase Elliott's rebound and more
From on-the-track jostling to back-room negotiating, the 2024 NASCAR season promises to have a little bit of everything. Let's take a look at the top 24 storylines for the upcoming season.
Racing at short-tracks & road courses
Short tracks and road courses make up 16 points races on the schedule and have historically produced some of the best Cup races.
NASCAR has made significant changes to the aerodynamic package for short tracks and road courses in hopes of improving the racing.
The changes include alterations to the underwing and an increase in the size of the rear spoiler.
Stewart-Haas Racing future
Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has struggled in recent years and faces questions about its future.
The team's Ford deal ends after this year and major sponsorship has been lost.
There are doubts about whether SHR can continue as a four-car organization in the years to come.
Larson double
Kyle Larson will attempt to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
He will be driving for two different teams, Arrow McLaren in IndyCar and Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR.
All eyes will be on Larson as he attempts to complete a full 1,100 miles in one day.
2025 schedule
NASCAR hopes to release the 2025 schedule earlier than in previous years.
There are questions about whether Cup teams will have a points race outside the United States.
The fate of new events, such as temporary street circuits and ovals, also remains to be seen.
