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On YouTubeNASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28
Denny Hamlin reacts to William Byron-Ryan Blaney battle at Martinsville, ‘impressive’ drive for championship spot
Denny Hamlin already clinched his spot in the Championship 4 ahead of this past weekend’s race at Martinsville. That gave him the chance to sit back and watch as William Byron and Ryan Blaney went head-to-head for a win, and a chance to race for the title at Phoenix.
Kenny Wallace News / The SportsRush / October 28
'NASCAR Did Not Get This Wrong': Kenny Wallace Staunchly Defends the Controversial Playoff System
35 races in the 2025 Cup Series season are done. One race, the season finale at the Phoenix Raceway, remains, and four drivers will compete in it for the championship.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / October 28
'Brings the Absolute Worst Out of You': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Honest Admission About His Competitive Nature
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was always a fierce competitor on the race track. He won two Busch Series championships and 26 Cup Series races, among many other accolades, using his relentless character.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 28
Kyle Petty Reveals What Chase Elliott Is Missing and How He Can Bounce Back in NASCAR
Even though Chase Elliott failed to make it to the Championship 4, his 2025 Cup Series season was promising. He reached the Round of 8, which is a very impressive feat in itself.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 28
Denny Hamlin vs Mark Martin: NASCAR Drivers Give Their Take on the Greatest Driver to Never Win A Championship
Denny Hamlin is currently on the cusp of becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver won the South Point 400 in Las Vegas to secure a Championship 4 spot and is eagerly awaiting the season finale at the Phoenix Raceway.
Ryan Blaney News / The SportsRush / October 28
Steve Letarte Insists Ryan Blaney’s Season Was A Success Despite Failure to Reach Phoenix
Team Penske suffered a massive heartbreak at the Martinsville Speedway on Sunday after Ryan Blaney failed to make the Championship 4. He was the team’s biggest hope to keep their title streak going, but sadly, he couldn’t deliver when it mattered the most.
Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / October 28
Denny Hamlin reacts to Martinsville Xfinity race, gives props for not turning it into a ‘s**t show’
Denny Hamlin liked what he saw from the drivers at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville on Saturday. On the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin shared his reaction to Taylor Gray winning the race.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27
Six-year title drought for Joe Gibbs Racing has felt like 'forever'
Joe Gibbs is quite used to winning championships. He did so thrice in the NFL, winning three Super Bowls as the head coach in Washington. He's won five NASCAR Cup Series championships as a car owner. But Gibbs' NASCAR team hasn't won a Cup Series title in six years, with Kyle Busch's 2019 title being the last time JGR was on top of the pile.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 27
Denny Hamlin addresses whether NASCAR should suspend Sam Mayer for post-race Jeb Burton incident
Denny Hamlin had no issue with the back-and-forth battle between Sam Mayer and Jeb Burton during Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 27
Denny Hamlin hits Carson Hocevar with stray shot breaking down Martinsville approach, potential Phoenix payoff
Carson Hocevar had an eventful day in Sunday’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway — not in a good way. Hocevar went for a spin not one, not two, but *three* times over the course of 500 laps.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 27
Insiders predict 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion after Martinsville elimination race
One week left in the Cup Series season. Counting down the days to Phoenix, who will be crowned NASCAR champion for 2025? It is a two-on-two showdown between Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports.
Ross Chastain News / 5 GOATs / October 27
Ross Chastain getting new crew chief for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season
Things are going to be changing for Ross Chastain next season. Trackhouse Racing is making a move at crew chief. Phil Surgen is on his way out after spending the last four years with Chastain.
Christopher Bell News / Racing America on SI / October 27
Bell Falls Short of Championship 4, But Says This One Hurts Less
The somber disappointment was evident as Christopher Bell digested failing to make the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 for the second consecutive season following a seventh-place finish in Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27
NASCAR power rankings: Championship 4 field is set after Martinsville
William Byron won Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, clinching a spot in the Championship 4 at Phoenix.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 27
William Byron addresses contact with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville: ‘It’s hard racing’
During the Martinsville elimination race, William Byron had to get around Ryan Blaney and did it with some contact. Short track racing is full of contact and bumps and hits, but some are fair game and others go over the line.
Jeff Gordon News / 5 GOATs / October 27
Jeff Gordon expects ‘heavyweight fight’ between Hendrick, Joe Gibbs Championship 4 drivers
Yesterday at Martinsville, Jeff Gordon got to see his old No. 24 car go to Victory Lane with William Byron, earning a Championship 4 berth. To see it happen 10 years after Gordon earned his final career win and made his own championship race visit.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27
After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back on Lady Luck at Martinsville
The two-time Daytona 500 champion needed a win at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday to advance to the Championship 4.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26
2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle
The stage is set for a thrilling finale in what is possibly the final "championship race" in NASCAR history.
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