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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Phoenix post-race inspection

Phoenix post-race inspection

November 2, 2025
Inspection is complete following the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 02: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the race, Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers, to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson takes Cup title as Ryan Blaney wins shocker in Sonoran Desert

Kyle Larson takes Cup title as Ryan Blaney wins shocker in Sonoran Desert

November 2, 2025
When William Byron hit the Turn 3 wall with bone-jarring impact on Lap 310 of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Notebook

NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Notebook

November 1, 2025
Kyle Larson’s crew chief Cliff Daniels embraces the intensity of Cup finale
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series EcoSave 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 03, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Matt Crafton’s final lap: a champion, a father, and a fierce competitor bids farewell

Matt Crafton’s final lap: a champion, a father, and a fierce competitor bids farewell

October 30, 2025
Matt Crafton’s most cherished photograph from an extraordinary decades-long NASCAR career captures two of his great treasures
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: A general view of he Bill France on the pre-race stage prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Showdown in the Sun: Phoenix Set to Decide NASCAR’s 2025 Champion

The Showdown in the Sun: Phoenix Set to Decide NASCAR’s 2025 Champion

October 29, 2025
And so it has come down to this – 312 laps in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway to crown the
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, talks with Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Updated Most Popular Driver Award voting

Updated Most Popular Driver Award voting

October 29, 2025
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association’s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 09: A general view of racing from the hillside area during the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race

October 29, 2025
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Championship 4 contenders at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona leading
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, is congratulated by his father, Bill Byron after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Byron rides superb Martinsville performance into title race

William Byron rides superb Martinsville performance into title race

October 27, 2025
More than two hours after William Byron took the checkered flag to win Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 26: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Discount Tire Ford, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney comes up one spot short at Martinsville in must-win race: ‘I’m not going to Phoenix’

Ryan Blaney comes up one spot short at Martinsville in must-win race: ‘I’m not going to Phoenix’

October 26, 2025
Ryan Blaney comes up one spot short at Martinsville in must-win race: ‘I’m not going to Phoenix
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Byron makes championship field with 11th-hour win at Martinsville

William Byron makes championship field with 11th-hour win at Martinsville

October 26, 2025
With a heroic, gloves-off drive on Sunday in the crucible that is Martinsville Speedway, William Byron earned a shot at
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Martinsville drama sets up heavyweight matchup between Hendrick and Gibbs in Championship

Martinsville drama sets up heavyweight matchup between Hendrick and Gibbs in Championship

October 26, 2025
A pair of Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas and a pair of Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets will vie for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 26: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ross Chastain rallies at Martinsville, scores first top five since Charlotte win

Ross Chastain rallies at Martinsville, scores first top five since Charlotte win

October 26, 2025
By Dustin Albino
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 25: William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Byron wins pole position for NASCAR Cup elimination race at Martinsville

William Byron wins pole position for NASCAR Cup elimination race at Martinsville

October 25, 2025
Talk about perfect timing
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell racing mano a mano at Martinsville

Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell racing mano a mano at Martinsville

October 25, 2025
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell both know what’s on the line in Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 25: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Martinsville Notebook

Saturday Martinsville Notebook

October 25, 2025
Two Hendrick crew chiefs have vastly different perspectives at Martinsville