Like any other sport, even NASCAR has drivers that don’t get the credit and recognition that they deserve. In an attempt to bring these names to light, here are 2022’s underrated performers.
While everybody is focused on his Trackhouse Racing teammate, Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez has made great strides in his career and even signed a one-year extension contract with the team for 2023.
Despite winning Rookie of the Year and becoming the first rookie driver to have ever won the Daytona 500, Austin’s time in the limelight was very short-lived.
With teammates like Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr., it is difficult to shine. Although, Bell did manage to be acknowledged towards the end of the season as he finished third in the Championship 4.
His teammate Tyler Reddick’s announcement about leaving Richard Childress Racing for 23XI Racing in 2023 quickly overshadowed Dillon’s feat, followed by RCR’s announcement on getting Kyle Busch as Reddick’s replacement.