Ranking NASCAR's Best 1-2 Driver Punch

Ranking NASCAR’s Best 1-2 Driver Punch

Feb 18, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88) and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (24) race during the Cam-Am Duels at Daytona race one at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

4 of 9

Aug 28, 2016; Brooklyn, MI, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (42) during the Pure Michigan 400 at the Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 6 – Kyle Larson and Jamie McMurray

Coming into 2016 Kyle Larson and Jamie McMurray were essentially tied with Ryan Newman and Austin Dillon. Coming out of 2016 Larson and McMurray pulled ahead thanks to Larson picking up his first Cup win of his NASCAR career.

To this point Larson is the biggest star on our ranking. His win in 2016 at Michigan was a long time coming in the Cup Series and it should be a sign of things to come in 2017. Larson should be expected to return to the playoffs this season.

McMurray is much like Ryan Newman when it comes to consistency. While Newman might edge McMurray in the consistency department, Larson more than edges Dillon. Larson has the potential to be a future face of NASCAR which makes him a valuable part of any 1-2 punch.

Home/NASCAR