Chase Briscoe Wins Talladega, Clinches Championship 4 Berth
Briscoe completed a last-lap pass for his 3rd Cup victory of 2025, capping off a wild day of racing at Talladega that produced 77 lead changes.
Briscoe completed a last-lap pass for his 3rd Cup victory of 2025, capping off a wild day of racing at Talladega that produced 77 lead changes.
Only one driver enters Talladega with a clear head; the remaining Round of 8 drivers must navigate one of the most stressful weekends of the year.
Here are some thoughts on how NASCAR could redefine its various eras in a way that makes sense.
There was a heavy focus on the eight playoff contenders from the start of the race.
The playoffs make Talladega less of a race to be won on its own merits and more just a means to an end.
If you still have questions, then we have answers after Hamlin’s milestone and Championship 4-clinching win at Las Vegas.
NASCAR’s seen a few more movie schemes over the last several years.
Shane van Gisbergen dominated another road course in his record setting season, but a last-lap battle for 18th grabbed all the headlines.
The eight remaining NASCAR playoff drivers seem to get along without much of a problem — which, in itself, is a bit of a problem.