Allmendinger Denies Playoff Contenders With Bristol Pole Run
AJ Allmendinger spoiled the Playoff party at Bristol, grabbing his first pole at the track and holding off Ryan Blaney by just 0.003 seconds.
Articles by Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service
Playoff Picture Scrambles After Darlington Disappointments for Top Seeds
The Southern 500 opened the NASCAR Playoffs with favorites floundering and Chase Briscoe cruising.
Hamlin Grabs Pole for first NASCAR Cup Playoff Race
If any active driver has come close to mastering the Track Too Tough to Tame, it’s Denny Hamlin.
This Year Chase Briscoe’s Playoff Pressure Comes From Expectation, Not Desperation
Last year’s “win or go home” has turned into this year’s “win because you’re expected to.”
Josh Berry Knows Singles, Not Grand Slams, Can Keep His Playoff Hopes Alive
The Wood Brothers haven’t seen Round 2 since 2017, but Josh Berry thinks a steady hand can change that.
Darlington Confidence, Gateway Concerns: Larson Sets Playoff Outlook
After steadying his season with back-to-back sixth-place finishes, Kyle Larson enters the Playoffs optimistic for Darlington but wary of flatter tracks ahead.
From Anxiety To Relief: Bowman Slips Into Playoffs On Final Lap
It took a Daytona thriller to get Bowman in—now the fight to stay in begins.
Briscoe Calls 2025 ‘First Time I’ve Truly Believed I Can Win Cup’
Chase Briscoe has posted career-best numbers in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing, and he finally believes he can contend for a championship.
Blaney Calls Playoff Path ‘Nine Weeks Of Hell’
Since the Next Gen car’s debut, Team Penske hasn’t lost a championship—now it’s aiming for a fourth straight.
Cup Series Playoff Media Day Filled With Shrugs, Not Favorites
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs start at Darlington, but don’t bother asking drivers to name a favorite—nobody’s willing to take that bet.