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.
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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.
The Playoffs Belong to Penske (Until Someone Proves Otherwise)
Three years into the Next Gen car, one truth remains—if your car isn’t painted blue with a big white ‘2,’ ‘12,’ or ‘22’ on the door, good luck.
Kaulig Goes Full Throttle With Five-Truck Ram Army For 2026
The Ram brand has a new partner for its entry into the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series next year—in a big way.
Connor Zilisch’s Cup Journey Begins at Trackhouse
The worst-kept secret in NASCAR is now reality—Connor Zilisch is going Cup racing with Trackhouse.
Hope Is Not a Strategy but Don’t Tell Ryan Preece That
RFK has pace. What they need now is luck, skill, and for half the field to fall off the planet.
Sam Mayer Ghosts Zilisch’s Streak, Delivers Haas Its First Gold Star
Zilisch fell from dominant to dented while Mayer made history for Haas on a wild day in Iowa.