Thinkin’ Out Loud at Phoenix: The Option Tires Fix NASCAR’s Short Track Problems
Goodyear is two-for-two when it comes to making tracks better with new tires in 2025.
Cup Series
Monday Morning Pit Box: Option Tires Make a Big Difference at Phoenix
Softer compound tires and speeding penalties greatly impacted Sunday’s Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.
The Underdog House: Some Underdogs Scorched, Others Refreshed in the Phoenix Desert
Zane Smith scores his first top-10 finish of the season to lead the Cup Series underdogs at Phoenix.
Stock Car Scoop: Option Tires Add Entertaining Twist at Phoenix
Caleb Barnes and Anthony Damcott discuss all of the major storylines from Phoenix Raceway, particularly the option tire.
Zane Smith Has Fun Again in Top-10 Run at Phoenix
Smith finished ninth, his first top 10 since at Kansas Speedway in September 2024.
NASCAR Standings After Phoenix
Here’s the updated points standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the fourth race weekend of 2025 at Phoenix Raceway.
1st Top 5 for the Wood Brothers in Phoenix
The legendary team had never finished in the top five in the desert.
Christopher Bell Fends Off Denny Hamlin to 3-Peat at Phoenix
Bell becomes the first driver to win three in a row since Kyle Larson in 2021.
Lap 99 Crash Ends Promising Day for Spire Motorsports
Justin Haley and Carson Hocevar both wound up with DNFs while Michael McDowell is currently multiple laps down.
4 Burning Questions: Should NASCAR Save Option Tires for Testing?
Plus, will the Team Penske and Spire Motorsports drivers be contenders for the win at Phoenix Raceway?