Stat Sheet: Cup Series Championship 4 by the Numbers
Now that the Championship 4 is set, let’s break down that data behind their 2025 season and chances at winning the title at Phoenix Raceway.
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Now that the Championship 4 is set, let’s break down that data behind their 2025 season and chances at winning the title at Phoenix Raceway.
And across all three national series, for that matter?
Many playoff teams either pitted for fuel prior to overtime or ran dry during a frantic NASCAR Cup Series finish at Talladega’s YellaWood 500.
Also, a pair of playoff drivers gained valuable points with late two-tire gambles in Sin City.
Especially with Talladega and Martinsville looming.
The driver of the No. 1 overshot pit exit early and then sped on pit road late on the way to missing the Round of 8.
Also, has Shane van Gisbergen turned a corner with ovals after his top-10 finish at Kansas last weekend?
Several playoff contenders ran into issues on pit road during the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.
Two-tire pit calls produced mixed results for Cup Series playoff drivers at The Magic Mile.