Thinkin’ Out Loud at Phoenix: How Much Does the NASCAR Championship Matter Anymore?
If a driver can have the worst year ever ran in a championship season under the modern format, then how much meaning does the Cup championship have anymore?
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Thinkin’ Out Loud at Martinsville: The Fail Melon — a Result of the NASCAR Playoffs
The Hail Melon will go down as one of the coolest moments in NASCAR history, and it made the playoffs look like a genius idea. Not so much this year.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Homestead: Aggression Finally Pays off for Tyler Reddick
Reddick didn’t rein himself in, and this time that was the right move.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Las Vegas: In a Format That Emphasizes Winning, Teams Still Prioritize Points
For some playoff drivers, the incentive to win apparently did not outweigh the opportunity for a good points day.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at the ROVAL: Never Ever Doubt Even-Year Joey Logano
What is the strange phenomenon that gives Logano the ability to perform as he does in even-numbered years? Is it luck? Is it skill? Is it aliens?
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Talladega: The Clock Strikes Midnight for Playoff Cinderellas
Despite there being one more race this round, the year seems to be already over for the playoff underdogs.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Kansas: There Are No Championship Favorites
No one has been consistently excellent since the beginning of the Cup Series playoffs.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Bristol: Disappointed, But Not Surprised
Bristol’s second race of 2024 stood in an unflattering contrast to its springtime counterpart.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Watkins Glen: The Stage Points Aren’t Worth It
Staying out for more points used to make sense. It doesn’t any more.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Atlanta: The Most Intense, Exciting Parade You’ll Ever See
You could pass at Atlanta this time around … except for where it would be most important.