Up to Speed: The Championship Favorite Is Still Team Penske
Until someone else steps up to take the title for themselves, the Cup Series championship goes through the Penske garage.
Chase Briscoe
4 Burning Questions: Is This JGR’s Championship To Lose?
Between its three championship-eligible drivers, has the team basically already wrapped up the title?
2-Headed Monster: Has Chase Briscoe Overtaken Christopher Bell at JGR in 2025?
Christopher Bell has gone quiet since his early 2025 wins, while Chase Briscoe is leading the playoff charge for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Happy Hour: Zach Sturniolo Joins to Talk Bristol Tires, Playoff Bubble Busters & More
Sturniolo is the Digital Editorial Content Manager for NASCAR.com.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Gateway: 2025 Might Be Denny Hamlin’s Year — No, Really
Something about the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season feels different with regard to the No. 11 team.
4 Burning Questions: Has IndyCar Proven NASCAR Doesn’t Need a Playoff System?
Take a look at what happened over in the U.S. open wheel ranks this year.
5 Points to Ponder: The 1 Thing (Maybe 2) That Might Finally Sink the NASCAR Playoffs
But as long as we’re stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.
Stat Sheet: Chase Briscoe’s Domination Continues Year of 1-Sided Cup Races
From 1985 to 2024, seven drivers had managed to lead more than 200 laps in a Southern 500, but only one of them went on to win: Kevin Harvick in 2014.
Couch Potato Tuesday: The Playoff Focus Distracts from a Boring Darlington Night
This wasn’t all that exciting of a race to watch, but that wasn’t necessarily NBC Sports’ fault.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Darlington: Close Racing Still Isn’t Good Racing If You Can’t Pass
Hey, the Southern 500 featured some close racing! Surely there were some great passes and no issues with dirty air, right? … Right?