5 Points to Ponder: Only 1 Driver Outside The Chase Can Still Make It
Also, time is running out for Hendrick Motorsports to be a factor
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5 Points to Ponder: The Brickyard 400 Is Unsalvageable (With the Current Car)
There might be no fixing the Brickyard 400, but a few drivers could use the upcoming off week to repair their recent results.
5 Points to Ponder: Does NASCAR Need Its Own VAR System?
Also, did Ryan Blaney make himself the third contender for the regular season championship?
5 Points to Ponder: The Most Interesting NASCAR Question Won’t be Answered Until 2027
Also, there’s one driver who appears to be the embodiment of what regular season points rewards.
5 Points to Ponder: Coronado Could Be NASCAR’s Version of the UFC White House Card
Also, how crazy is it that Denny Hamlin has already one-upped Tyer Reddick in the same season?
5 Points to Ponder: How Late Is Too Late to End a Cup Series Race?
Also, what should we expect when Heim Time starts in earnest, and will Ryan Preece’s penalty end up extremely costly?
5 Points to Ponder: 1 Part of the NASCAR All-Star Race We Never Need to See Again
On the plus side, it’s just about Prime time again.
5 Points to Ponder: Inside Carson Hocevar’s Met Gala Moment
In contrast, Kyle Busch was two laps from turning his season around.
5 Points to Ponder: Maybe Engines Are the Problem with NASCAR’s Chevy Teams
RCR, Trackhouse and Kaulig are all struggling. Coincidence?
5 Points to Ponder: How the 2026 NASCAR Points System Is Preventing Further Fan Gripes
Also, Tyler Reddick is outdoing NASCAR Hall of Famers, while Daniel Suarez could be making Trackhouse regretful.