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5 Points To Ponder

5 Points to Ponder: Predicting the Chase Results

August 31, 2026 by Michael Finley
NASCAR Cup Series Pocono #11: Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, King's Hawaiian Shake 'Em Bites Toyota Camry

Sixteen drivers. Ten races. Who will finish where?

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Michael Finley

5 Points to Ponder: NASCAR Should Figure Out How to Let Teams Decide on Wet-Weather Tires

August 25, 2026 by Nick Tylwalk
#97: Shane Van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing, SuperFile Chevrolet Camaro

And while it’s at it, maybe nudge broadcast partners for more races on network TV.

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content

5 Points to Ponder: The Chase Field May Be Set a Week Early

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 by Michael Finley
#2: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, MenardsQuaker State Ford Mustang #21: Josh Berry, Wood Brothers Racing, Motorcraft / Quick Lane Ford Mustang

Fifty points currently separate 16th-place Shane van Gisbergen from 17th-place Ryan Preece for the last Chase spot.

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Featured Content, Michael Finley, News

5 Points to Ponder: Only 1 Driver Outside The Chase Can Still Make It

August 10, 2026 by Nick Tylwalk
#1: Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing, Kubota Chevrolet

Also, time is running out for Hendrick Motorsports to be a factor

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Nick Tylwalk, O'Reilly

5 Points to Ponder: The Brickyard 400 Is Unsalvageable (With the Current Car)

July 28, 2026 by Nick Tylwalk
#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang

There might be no fixing the Brickyard 400, but a few drivers could use the upcoming off week to repair their recent results.

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Nick Tylwalk

5 Points to Ponder: What Will the 2027 Cup Schedule Look Like?

July 20, 2026 by Michael Finley

Also, are there any other ‘retro’ tracks NASCAR can put on it?

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Michael Finley

5 Points to Ponder: Does NASCAR Need Its Own VAR System?

July 15, 2026 by Nick Tylwalk
#12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford Mustang and #23: Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, Columbia PFG/Academy Sports Toyota Camry

Also, did Ryan Blaney make himself the third contender for the regular season championship?

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Nick Tylwalk

5 Points to Ponder: Should NASCAR Penalize Drivers Even if They Don’t Admit Fault?

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by Michael Finley

Also, where is the next new track coming for NASCAR when it comes to the 2027 schedule?

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Michael Finley

5 Points to Ponder: The Most Interesting NASCAR Question Won’t be Answered Until 2027

June 29, 2026 by Nick Tylwalk
#19: Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing, Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry

Also, there’s one driver who appears to be the embodiment of what regular season points rewards.

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Nick Tylwalk

5 Points to Ponder: Kevin Magnussen Made Noah Gragson Look Childish

June 22, 2026 by Michael Finley
2026 Cup San Diego Kevin Magnussen (Credit: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

Also, a look at how to make the In-Season Challenge matter.

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Featured Content, Michael Finley
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