2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

The clocks turned back, the competitors have gathered, and the stage is set. Phoenix is the final destination for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. This finale will decide which Championship 4 team will be crowned this season's champion. Let's find out.

The finale has begun at the moment the final green flag of the season waved. As William Byron charged his way to win Stage 1, Stage 2 saw a problem on the No.42 that triggered a caution, followed by some mechanical issues for Chase Briscoe, and a wall collision by the No.16. As Denny Hamlin won Stage 2, the final stage saw some escalation of tensions for the title fighters Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe. As the No.2 crashed into the wall and triggered the caution, followed by mechanical issues for the No.44, the Championship 4 are in for a final gambit, until William Byron hits the wall.

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As Ryan Blaney won the final race of the season in Phoenix, Kyle Larson, the leading Championship 4 contender who finished 3rd overall, was crowned the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion!

Congratulations, Kyle Larson, for becoming the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion!

This concludes the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. See you in Daytona next year.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Xfinity 500

It's the penultimate race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. The Xfinity 500 race in Martinsville will decide who will make it to the Championship 4. Who will it be? Time to find out.

As the green flag waved. The penultimate NASCAR playoff race has begun. As William Byron takes Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Carson Hocevar spinning on Lap 216, followed by a loose wheel from the #51. With Byron taking Stage 2, the final stage saw Denny Hamlin go behind the wall with mechanical issues, followed by a spin by Erik Jones. With 15 laps left, Carson Hocevar suffered mechanical failures.

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William Byron wins the Xfinity 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

With the Championship 4 finally complete, will Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, and Chase Briscoe take home the championship title? Don’t miss the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship this November 2, 2025. Don’t miss it!

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - YellaWood 500

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is nearing its climax. The fight for the Championship 4 continues in Talladega for the YellaWood 500. With Denny Hamlin claiming his spot at the Championship 4, who's next?

As the green flag waved, the action in Dega was on. The first stage saw Chase Elliott sustaining damage and being forced to pit for repairs. As Ty Gibbs wins Stage 1, Stage 2 witnessed The Big One with the drivers of the Nos. 2, 4, 7, 9, 16, and 47 getting caught in a massive on-track accident. With Stage 2 belonging to Chase Briscoe, the final stage saw an anti-climactic caution for the #51 car with just 20 laps left.

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Chase Briscoe wins the YellaWood 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Championship 4 was sealed.

With two spots taken, who will make it to the Championship 4? The final elimination match of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will be at Martinsville Speedway for the Xfinity 500 this October 26, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - South Point 400

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is nearing its climax, and with the Final 8 set, the fight for the Championship 4 begins with the South Point 400 in Las Vegas.

As the green flag waved, the first fight for the Championship 4 had begun. The first stage saw Ryan Blaney crash out after hitting the wall. As William Byron wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Chase Elliott penalized for an uncontrolled tire on pit road. As Kyle Larson wins Stage 2, the final stage saw William Byron crashing into Ty Dillon late, followed by The Big One on Lap 245.

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After chaos in Las Vegas, Denny Hamlin wins the South Point 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Championship 4 was sealed.

Who's next? The next race will be at Talladega for the YellaWood 500 this October 19, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Bank of America ROVAL 400

Who will make it to the Final 8? Who will be eliminated? The fight for the Final 8 ends as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America ROVAL 400. Let's find out who stands or falls.

As the green flag waved, the latest playoff elimination round was on. The first stage saw Kyle Busch heading to the garage after an early contact with the wall. As Shane Van Gisbergen won Stage 1 and Kyle Larson advanced to the Final 8, the second stage saw Carson Hocevar's hard braking get Austin Cindric collected. With Ryan Blaney winning Stage 2 and Christopher Bell advancing to the Final 8, the final stage saw Austin Dillon go off-track.

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Although no longer in the playoffs, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the Bank of America ROVAL 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series, and Joey Logano is the last in the Final 8. Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, and Austin Cindrick are eliminated from the playoffs.

With the Final 8 set, only four will make it to the big finale. Who will be bound for Phoenix this November 2nd? The fight for the Championship 4 begins as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs head to Las Vegas for the South Point 400 this October 12, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Hollywood Casino 400

The fight for the Final 8 continues in Kansas for the Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN Bet. With Ryan Blaney secured his spot, who's next?

As the green flag waved, the fight for the Final 8 continued. The first stage saw a blown tire for the #51 car, followed by Tyler Reddick's pitstop drama. As Denny Hamlin barely took Stage 1, Stage 2 saw both the #42 and the #60 make contact and slip away. With Hamlin taking Stage 2, the final stage saw disaster for both Joey Logano and Austin Cindric following their recent tangle, a loose tire for Kyle Busch, a slide from the #77 car, and Zane Smith's terrifying barrel roll.

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In the chaos of Kansas, Chase Elliott unexpectedly won the Hollywood Casino 400, securing his spot in the Final 8 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Who will make it to the Final 8? Who will be eliminated? Find out as the fight for the Final 8 for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs ends with the Bank of America ROVAL 400 this October 5, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Mobil 1 301

Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, and Tyler Reddick are your Final 12. The question is, who will or will not make it to the Final 8? The fight for the Final 8 of the playoffs kicked off at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Mobil 1 301.

As the green flag waved, the playoff action continued. As Ryan Blaney took Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Josh Berry spinning, followed by Ty Gibbs spinning and backing into the wall, and The Big One, not to mention John Hunter Nemechek's terrible incident. As Joey Logano took Stage 2, the final stage is where everything's on the line.

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After an intense drama in New Hampshire, Ryan Blaney wins the Mobil 1 301 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Final 8 was sealed.

Who's next? The fight for the Final 8 continues in Kansas for the Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN Bet this September 28, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Who will be eliminated? The fight for the Final 12 concludes as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series reaches Bristol for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, the first elimination match of the playoffs began. The first stage saw Josh Berry's misfortune, followed by Alex Bowman's spin. Ryan Blaney took Stage 1, with Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson advancing to the Final 12. 

In the second stage, Shane Van Gisbergen also spun out. Ty Gibbs secured Stage 2, and Ryan Blaney moved on to the Final 12 as well. In the final stage, teams were allowed one additional set of Goodyear tires for the race. This stage featured Cole Custer spinning out, Chase Elliott suffering race-ending damage, and both Tyler Reddick and William Byron making it to the Final 12. Moments after The Big One, the climax kicks in.

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Christopher Bell wins the Bass Pro Shops Night Race of the NASCAR Cup Series! With Bell securing the last spot of the Final 12, it's time to say goodbye to Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen, and Josh Berry.

Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, and Tyler Reddick are your Final 12.

 The question is, who will or will not make it to the Final 8? The fight for the Final 8 of the playoffs begins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Mobil 1 301 this September 21, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Enjoy Illinois 300

The battle for the Final 12 continues as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs take place at World Wide Technology Raceway for the Enjoy Illinois 300. With Chase Briscoe having secured his spot, who will be next?

As the green flag waved, the fight for the Final 12 continues. The first stage saw Kyle Busch spin off Turn 2, followed by Josh Berry's crash that sent him packing. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw drama for the Dillon Brothers as Austin sent Ty spinning, followed by Ryan Blaney spinning. As Bubba Wallace snagged Stage 2, the final stage saw Shane Van Gisbergen spinning, followed by Ty Dillon into the wall.

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After all the drama at the WWT Raceway, Denny Hamlin wins the Enjoy Illinois 300 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Final 12's is sealed.

Who will be eliminated? The fight for the Final 12 concludes as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Bristol for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race this September 13, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out Southern 500

It's playoff time in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series! The 16 contenders vying for the championship are Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano, Josh Berry, Tyler Reddick, Austin Dillon, and Alex Bowman. All participants have arrived, but only one can emerge victorious. The journey toward the title begins in Darlington, South Carolina, at the Cook Out Southern 500. Who will be the first driver to secure a spot in the Final 12?

As the green flag waved, the first playoff match of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season began. The first stage saw problems for Alex Bowman following his extended pit stop, followed by a close call on pit road for Bubba Wallace. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1, Stage 2 gets messy with Carson Hocevar's spin, Denny Hamlin's pitstop woes, Christopher Bell's pit stop drama, a spin by the #51 car, and trouble for Ryan Blaney. With Stage 2 belonging to Briscoe, the final stage saw the #44 car going up in flames.

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After an intense start for the playoffs, Chase Briscoe wins the Cook Out Southern 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Final 12 was sealed.

The fight for the Final 12 continues in the World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois for the Enjoy Illinois 300 this September 7, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Coke Zero Sugar 400

It's the last race of the regular season before the playoffs as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Daytona for the Coke Zero Sugar 400. This is the last chance for the drivers to make it to the playoffs. The question is, who? Time to find out.

As the green flag waved, the final fight before the playoffs had begun. The first stage saw the #34 and the #45 getting together and going sliding down the frontstretch, triggering the big one. Alex Bowman's not spared from it. As Kyle Larson won Stage 1 and Tyler Reddick's playoff spot was sealed, Stage 2 saw another big one, followed by Carson Hocevar stalling. As Ross Chastain won Stage 2, the final stage goes from wild to wildest with the fully-packed four-wide final lap.

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After an intense four-wide final lap, Ryan Blaney wins the Coke Zero Sugar 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

And so, the Final 16 are complete. Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano, Josh Berry, Tyler Reddick, Austin Dillon, and Alex Bowman.

Who will survive all the way to Avondale, Arizona, for the title? Who will be eliminated? Find out as the fight for the Final 12 kicks off in Darlington, South Carolina, for the Cook Out Southern 500 this August 31, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400

There are only two races left in the regular season before the playoffs. The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Richmond, Virginia, for the Cook Out 400. Who will secure a spot in the playoffs? Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, the action in Virginia was on. As Tyler Reddick won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Reddick get turned at the exit of Turn 4, followed by a massive pileup that got Chase Elliott and Justin Haley into it. As Stage 2 went to Bubba Wallace, the final stage saw a loose tire from the #23, prompting the #19 pit crew to lend a helping hand to the affected car.

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After a hell of a riot in Richmond, Austin Dillon wins the Cook Out 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! William Byron is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champion.

Who will be the last to be in the playoffs? Find out as the last race of the regular season will be in Daytona for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 this August 23rd.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Go Bowling at The Glen

Three races remain in the regular season of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series before the playoffs. The next stop is New York for the Go Bowling at The Glen. Who will secure a spot in the playoffs? Let's find out in this intense circuit race.

As the green flag waved, the real circuit action in the Glen had begun. The first stage saw braking issues for Kyle Larson, forcing him to pit and go backwards while in the pits. As Chris Buescher won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Josh Berry getting nudged and spun. As Ryan Blaney won Stage 2, the final stage saw an eventful end for the Legacy Motor Club drivers, followed by Kyle Busch's save of the race.

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After an intense fight in The Glen, the only Oceania driver on the grid strikes again as Shane Van Gisbergen wins the Go Bowling at The Glen of the NASCAR Cup Series!

There are only two races left in the regular season before the playoffs. The next race will be at Richmond, VA, for the Cook Out 400 on August 16, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Iowa Corn 350

There are only four races left in the regular season of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series before the playoffs, as they head to Iowa for the Iowa Corn 350. Who will be playoffs-bound? Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, the action in Iowa was on. As Brad Keselowski took Stage 1, Stage 2 saw the #88 going for a big slide in Turn 2, followed by a collision with the #9 car. As Keselowski took Stage 2, the final stage saw the #11 car slip, followed by the #43 car.

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After an intense fight in Iowa, William Byron wins the Iowa Corn 350 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Go Bowling at The Glen this August 10, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Brickyard 400

Who will take home a million dollars, Ty Gibbs or Ty Dillon? All will be revealed with the final round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Challenge, the Brickyard 400, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

As the green flag waved, the decisive battle for a million bucks in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge Championship Round is underway. The first stage saw Ross Chastain crash out of the race following contact with another car. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw another in-race crash, this time it's Erik Jones. As Ryan Blaney won Stage 2, the finale saw Ryan Blaney penalized for pitting while the pit road was closed. As the race got paused by a Red Flag on Lap 157 due to inclement weather, it got resumed, and classic NASCAR overtime has commenced.

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Although he's not in the bracket, Bubba Wallace wins the Brickyard 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Ty Gibbs, meanwhile, takes home one million dollars for winning the NASCAR In-Season Challenge. 

With this season's In-Season Challenge wrapped up, regular NASCAR activities will resume at Iowa for the Iowa Corn 350 this August 3, 2025. There are only four races left before the playoffs. Let's get it on!

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge is ongoing with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 taking place in Dover. The drivers who have advanced to Round 4 of the challenge are Ty Dillon, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, and John Hunter Nemechek. The question now is: who will make it to the final round of the In-Season Challenge?

As the green flag waved, the action in The Monster Mile commenced. The first stage saw issues for Shane Van Gisbergen and a caution at Lap 35. As Chase Elliott wins Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Christopher Bell. As for the final stage, a yellow flag-triggering rainfall and an overtime-triggering accident explain it all.

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After an intense overtime chance, Denny Hamlin, not in the bracket, wins the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon are going to clash in the final round of the In-Season Challenge.

Who will take home a million dollars, Ty Gibbs or Ty Dillon? Find out as the NASCAR In-Season Challenge Championship Round occurs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG on July 27, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Toyota/Save Mart 350

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge continues with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma. In Round 3, drivers Ty Dillon, Alex Bowman, John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, Ryan Preece, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, and Zane Smith will compete for a spot in the semifinals. The question is: who will make it?

As the green flag waved, the action in Sonoma was underway. As Ross Chastain won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw AJ Allmendinger slip off the track, followed by a spin by Daniel Suarez on Turn 11. As Shane Van Gisbergen wins Stage 2, the final stage saw Ryan Blaney slip off course while hunting down Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin, followed by a clash at the pit stop, a stray wheel that costs SVG's lead, and disasters aplenty.

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Defiant as ever, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the Toyota/Save Mart 350 of the NASCAR Cup Series! 

After Sonoma, those who made it to Round 4 of the In-Season Challenge are Ty Dillon, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, and John Hunter Nemechek.

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge continues with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 in Dover this July 20, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Chicago Street Race

To recall, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series introduced the In-Season Challenge, where drivers clash through five rounds to win the $1 million cash prize. As Chase Elliott won the race in Atlanta, T. Dillon, Keselowski, Bowman, Wallace, Nemechek, Jones, Stenhouse Jr., Gragson, Preece, Hocevar, Reddick, Allmendinger, Gibbs, Smith, and Buescher are advancing to Round 2.

The In-Season Challenge continues on the streets of Chicago for a street race.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's only street race had begun with The Big One impacting most of the In-Season Challenge Contenders, followed by engine issues for Chris Buescher, Brad Keselowski's withdrawal, and a spin by Alex Bowman, to name a few. As Michael McDowell won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw trouble for Josh Berry, followed by McDowell's stuck throttle. With Ryan Blaney winning Stage 2, the final stage saw Austin Cindric grind to a halt.

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Although no longer in the bracket, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the Chicago Street Race of the NASCAR Cup Series!

After Chicago, Ty Dillon, Alex Bowman, John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, Ryan Preece, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, and Zane Smith are advancing to Round 3 of the In-Season Challenge.

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge continues with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma this July 13, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart

New to the 2025 season is the NASCAR In-Season Challenge, where drivers clash through five rounds to win the $1 million cash prize. The first of the In-Season Challenge rounds is set at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway for the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart.

As the green flag waved, the first round of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge was on. The first stage saw a weather stoppage on Lap 43, but as the race resumed, Ryan Blaney and Austin Dillon got caught in a messy situation as the #20 got spun. As Austin Cindric wins Stage 1, Stage 2 witnessed the big one with a multi-car disaster involving multiple drivers, with Ryan Blaney the hardest to be hit. As Tyler Reddick barely won Stage 2 with a microscopic margin of 0.001 seconds, the final stage saw trouble for Shane Van Gisbergen and Bubba Wallace, as well as Justin Haley's spin changing the course of the first round.

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Having survived the chaos in Georgia, Chase Elliott wins the Quaker State 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

And now, the bracket update. As Chase Elliott wins the race, T. Dillon, Keselowski, Bowman, Wallace, Nemechek, Jones, Stenhouse Jr., Gragson, Preece, Hocevar, Reddick, Allmendinger, Gibbs, Smith, and Buescher are advancing to Round 2.

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge continues with the Chicago Street Race on July 6, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM

The three-turn Pocono Raceway is the next stop for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM. With Denny Hamlin back on the grid after missing last week's NASCAR Cup Series Mexico debut, it's a full triangle out there.

As the green flag waved, the action in Pocono was underway. Stage 1 saw Carson Hocevar going sideways on the final corner, but he pulled a tap trick and went back to the race. With Denny Hamlin winning Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Riley Herbst crash into the wall, followed by Bubba Wallace, and that massive multi-car incident on Lap 83. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 2, the final stage is all eyes on Briscoe.

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Good to the last drop, Chase Briscoe wins The Great American Getaway 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at EchoPark Speedway for the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart this June 28, 2025. It's the first of the five-round NASCAR Cup Series Challenge events. Don't miss it!