NASCAR 101: RFK’s Consistency Doesn’t Pay Off in Playoff System
Turns out being 10th in regular-season points doesn’t get you much these days.
Chris Buescher
2-Headed Monster: Does Missing the Playoffs Make a Season a Failure?
Two writers debate whether teams that miss the playoffs should hang their heads in shame.
The Playoffs, and Reality, Bite
NASCAR has been seeking its pitch clock ever since Matt Kenseth’s one-win championship in 2003.
Did You Notice?: Which NASCAR Playoff Misses Are Kicking Themselves
Ty Gibbs is one of several high-profile NASCAR drivers who fell short of making the 2025 Cup Series postseason.
Stat Sheet: The 17th Driver
For a second year in a row, Chris Buescher is the first driver out of the playoffs.
Ryan Preece Warns Playoff Hopefuls: ‘You’re Going to Have to Go Through an RFK Car to Win’
Teams have made it a common strategy to work together to win at Daytona. However, few have done it as well as RFK Racing
Friday Faceoff: What 2026 NASCAR Schedule Changes Stand Out the Most?
Is it San Diego? The All-Star Race? Something else?
Stat Sheet: The Chance of a Cup Playoff Disruptor Winning Daytona
Can lightning strike twice, a la Harrison Burton, this season?
Happy Hour: Jeff Hammond Joins & Reacts to 2026 NASCAR Cup Schedule
Hammond joins the podcast to also talk about RFK Racing’s chances to get a car into the playoffs.
5 Points To Ponder: Give Austin Dillon His Deserved Due
Like it or not, there was nothing about Dillon’s win that was a fluke.