5 Points to Ponder: Can You Win a NASCAR Championship While Feuding With a Teammate?
Also, is the Penske gang now the championship favorite?
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5 Points to Ponder: The 1 Thing (Maybe 2) That Might Finally Sink the NASCAR Playoffs
But as long as we’re stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.
Pato O’Ward Snatches IndyCar Music City Grand Prix Pole From David Malukas
Malukas saw a fast time beaten by one of the final qualifiers for the second straight week.
5 Points to Ponder: Daytona Was Everything (Sort of) Right About NASCAR in 2025
Dramatic finishes and actual playoff drama? NASCAR could do a lot worse than that.
5 Points to Ponder: Shane van Gisbergen Now Trackhouse’s Leading Man
But don’t fret if van Gisbergen isn’t your favorite, because history and upcoming talent should loosen his grip on road course supremacy.
5 Points to Ponder: The NASCAR Playoffs Were Close to Going Away?
Also, the In-Season Challenge may have fizzled out, but the regular season championship should be heating up.
5 Points to Ponder: Shane van Gisbergen Makes the NASCAR Playoffs Infinitely More Interesting
Also, will Kyle Larson Be Competing for the Championship in Earnest?
5 Points to Ponder: Regrets, NASCAR In-Season Challenge Had a Few
Also, vibes are now much, much better for Chase Elliott, as are his chances to stay relevant for the rest of this season.
Chase Elliott Survives, Thrives at Atlanta for 1st 2025 Win
Staying out of big wrecks helped, but Elliott still had to be masterful late to win at Atlanta.
5 Points to Ponder: Shane van Gisbergen Would Win NASCAR Championship If There Were More Road Races
Also, are we truly, honestly, getting a Days of Thunder sequel?