5 Points to Ponder: Talladega Gonna Talladega, But Should It in the Playoffs?
Also, a Chase Briscoe championship would be good for NASCAR
Also, a Chase Briscoe championship would be good for NASCAR
Because NBC Sports focused so much on the playoffs, the broadcast missed some good storylines from the race at Talladega.
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.
The final 20 laps were a thrilling sprint that saw multiple lead changes and nail-biting moments. And to think, it was almost ruined by a fuel-saving race.
This week’s Big 6 tackles the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of a wild NASCAR Cup Series Talladega race that featured 77 lead changes.
Check the updated playoff standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
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.
Also, a pair of playoff drivers gained valuable points with late two-tire gambles in Sin City.
If you still have questions, then we have answers after Hamlin’s milestone and Championship 4-clinching win at Las Vegas.