Holding a Pretty Wheel: It All Comes Down to 1 Race & 3 Title Standouts
Here’s a look at who the favorites are to the respective NASCAR national series titles, though they’ll have plenty of competition.
Chase Briscoe
Couch Potato Tuesday: Martinsville Is a Playoff-Obsessed Dud
While there weren’t any major storylines that were missed on Sunday, NBC focused too much on the playoff drivers.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After William Byron Pulls Off 11th-Hour Win at Martinsville
If you still have questions, then we’ve got answers after the Cup Series Championship 4 was set at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday (Oct. 26).
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Martinsville: William Byron Has to be the Championship Favorite … Right?
No, it’s Denny Hamlin. Or maybe it’s Chase Briscoe? But don’t count out Kyle Larson. Man, this Championship 4 is a crapshoot.
Christopher Bell Misses Championship 4 While Toyota Engine Trouble Strikes Teammates
While Bell won’t join his JGR teammates to fight for a title at Phoenix, he at least finished the Martinsville event, unlike his counterparts.
Did You Notice?: The Best 2025 NASCAR Silly Season Move
Chase Briscoe signing with Joe Gibbs Racing has produced far more success than anyone expected in their first year together.
5 Points to Ponder: Talladega Gonna Talladega, But Should It in the Playoffs?
Also, how a Chase Briscoe championship would be good for the NASCAR Cup Series as 2025 heads toward the finish line.
Couch Potato Tuesday: The Return to NBC Network TV Helps the Cup Series
But because NBC Sports focused so much on the playoffs, the broadcast missed some good storylines from the race at Talladega.
Monday Morning Pit Box: Overtime Creates Fuel Concerns for Playoff Drivers 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.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Fuel-Saving Dullness Shouldn’t Detract From Fun Talladega Finish
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.