Kyffin Simpson will take the wheel of Chip Ganassi Racing’s #8 Honda at Nashville Superspeedway this weekend, eyeing a late‑season push toward the top‑10 of the championship.
Simpson’s Focus for Nashville
The 21‑year‑old Caymanian stands 15th in the standings, but four top‑10 finishes, including a season‑best fourth at Road America, give him reason to aim higher.
Nashville was the track where he first felt fully dialed in outside Indianapolis. “The whole team was really strong there last year,” he said to Motorsport.com, recalling the comfort of a responsive car and a solid crew.
He hopes a return to the 1.33‑mile concrete oval will replicate last year’s fourth‑place finish, with the added challenge of differing weather and the climbing summer heat.
Strategy and Confidence
Simpson explained that running in front of the field offered invaluable lessons. “Being able to run with the fast guys always throws you into the deep end, so you have to figure it out quickly,” he noted, admitting early restarts laced mistakes but that the race ended with a cohesive performance.
He is determined that a strong points haul in Nashville could shift his season momentum. “I really do believe it is still in hand to finish in the top 10,” Simpson asserted, emphasizing confidence in upcoming tracks.
With a record of resilient finishes, the driver looks at Nashville as a “good weekend,” hoping good weather will keep the car’s grip at the desired level and that the team can lock out more points.
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