The Heartbreak Kids: How Byron and Briscoe’s Title Hopes Unraveled
William Byron and Chase Briscoe came to Phoenix chasing glory—only to leave with nothing but what-ifs.
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Kyle Larson Becomes A Two-Time Champion, Almost By Accident
He wasn’t the fastest, flashiest, or even in the frame—then somehow won it all.
Ryan Blaney’s Revenge Tour Ends In Victory Lane at Phoenix
Blaney came to Phoenix without a shot at the title—so he took the checkered flag instead.
Denny Hamlin Came Within 40 Seconds Of Everything—And Lost It To A Tire
NASCAR giveth, NASCAR taketh away—and Sunday, it took from Hamlin.
Connor Zilisch Had It All — Until He Didn’t
In the end, he went from a confident winner—a phenom—to the 19-year-old kid who just got kicked off the playground.
He Opened The Season With a Win — and Ended It With Everything
Perfect pit stops and late-race precision delivered Jesse Love his first NASCAR Xfinity championship in the series’ farewell race for Xfinity.
Larson’s Calm Confidence Speaks Louder Than Speed Charts
Third in qualifying, steady in practice, and backed by a team that’s been here before—Larson’s playing the long game for title No. 2.
He Knows His Engine’s Origin Story — And It’s Pure NASCAR Gold
Kyle Larson’s offhand comment about his motor had Hamlin stunned, Briscoe laughing, and everyone else wondering how he even knew.
Joey Logano’s Playing For Pride, Paychecks, And One More Phoenix Trophy
Out of the title race, the Penske veteran still has plenty of motivation. After all, wins—and Christmas bonuses—still count.
When The Best Pit Stall Becomes The Worst Seat In The House
At Phoenix, the sacred Stall No. 1 turned traitor — a patch of rubbered-up misery that nearly cost Corey Heim a championship.