Denny Hamlin faces steep roadblocks on quest for elusive Cup title
Only a month ago, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was in position to challenge for the Regular Season Championship.
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Don’t count out Joey Logano in this even-numbered year Playoff showdown
Call it coincidence, but Team Penske driver Joey Logano has advanced to the Championship 4 race five times—all in even-number years.
Defending Champ Ryan Blaney aims to make his team a Playoff Powerhouse
Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney comes into this year’s Playoff primed to defend his title, and the driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford likes his chances.
Underdog Chase Briscoe thrives in his sweet spot for Cup Playoff battle
Contrast Chase Briscoe with William Byron, who knew he would be competing in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs when he won the Daytona 500 in February.
Stacked Field Sets the Stage for a Thrilling NASCAR Cup Playoff Opener
The Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway delivered on so many levels Sunday night to finish the NASCAR Cup Series regular season in dramatic fashion and usher in what should be a compelling 10-race Playoff.
Briscoe conquers Darlington’s Lady in Black scoring a Southern 500 victory for the ages
Darlington, the “Lady in Black,” is like many women you’ve probably known—temperamental, unpredictable, and always ready to remind you who’s really in charge.
A new winner at Darlington spoils the Playoff picture for drivers on the points bubble
While Chase Briscoe made his Playoff situation much clearer by winning at Darlington to clinch a berth, he made it much fuzzier for the drivers fighting for points.
VIDEO: Martin Truex’s comfortable points buffer quickly gets uncomfortable with Darlington wreck
The race to defend his points advantage was over for Martin Truex Jr. almost before it began.
Drivers praise NASCAR’s 2025 schedule as a ‘cool mixture’ for everyone
NASCAR released its 2025 schedule on Thursday, and its drivers have studied it – for the most part.
Darlington replaces Daytona for regular season finale, but it doesn’t replace the intensity
Since 2020, the regular season has concluded at Daytona, which has provided plenty of excitement as drivers scramble to win and get into the Playoffs.