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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 18
Round of 12 Pressure Cooker: Four Drivers Hold the Keys to NASCAR’s Championship Chase
The dust has settled from Bristol’s chaotic Saturday night, and 12 drivers remain standing in NASCAR’s championship hunt. But don’t let that number fool you as this Round of 12 is shaping up to be the most pressure-packed three weeks of the entire playoffs.
Christopher Bell News / 5 GOATs / September 18
Christopher Bell reflects on ‘wild’ night winning at Bristol: ‘About as cool as it gets’
Last week, Christopher Bell picked up his fourth win of the NASCAR Cup Series season and did it at the Bristol Night Race. Considered the fourth Crown Jewel by many in the sport, it was an unconventional event.
Ross Chastain News / Total Apex Sports / September 18
Trackhouse Racing’s Championship Dreams Rest on Ross Chastain’s Shoulders
Ross Chastain finds himself carrying the weight of Trackhouse Racing’s entire 2025 championship hopes as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs enter the Round of 12.
Jeff Burton News / 5 GOATs / September 18
Jeff Burton reacts to chaotic Bristol Night Race, how broadcast booth approached coverage
From up in the NBC broadcast booth, Jeff Burton watched and delivered the NASCAR Playoffs race to the fans at home. It was a battle of tires and there was a ton of chaos throughout he field and all night in the race.
NASCAR News / The Spun / September 18
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes Big Prediction For NASCAR Playoffs Round Of 12
With the Round of 12 for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs set to begin this Sunday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has unveiled his latest batch of predictions. The playoff standings are currently led by Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / September 18
RFK Racing names Chip Bowers team president
RFK Racing named longtime sports executive Chip Bowers as its new team president on Thursday. Bowers was the Miami Marlins' president of business operations from 2018-19 before serving as president of Elevate Sports Ventures, a global sports and entertainment agency.
Tony Stewart News / ESPN / September 18
Stewart to race against wife in '26 NHRA season 
NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart will continue his drag-racing career in 2026 -- and he will compete against his wife, Leah Pruett.
Rajah Caruth News / 5 GOATs / September 18
Rajah Caruth entering Xfinity Series race at Kansas with Hendrick Motorsports
For the first time since 2023, Rajah Caruth is getting behind the wheel of the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. This will be the third NASCAR Xfinity Series start for Caruth this season.
Chase Elliott News / The SportsRush / September 18
Chase Elliott Reveals Emotional Toll of Crashing Out in Bristol Round of 16 Finale
Chase Elliott will enter the Round of 12 at New Hampshire clinging to a five-point cushion above the cutline. His margin nearly vanished at Bristol, where a crash threatened to derail his playoff run.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 18
Ryan Blaney Honors Brad Keselowski: The Mentor Who Shaped His Career and Half of Today’s Playoff Field
Brad Keselowski is a hero. That’s not just a bold claim. It is what the majority of the NASCAR community feels, and they have made it clear by recognizing how important his Truck Series venture has been for so many drivers in the sport today.
Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / September 18
Jimmie Johnson Opens Up on NASCAR Future: Why He Believes His Winning Days in the Next Gen Car Are Over
Legends usually know when the right time is to call it quits, and Jimmie Johnson felt 2020 was that year. He had other dreams he wanted to chase, but his itch to get back behind the wheel ultimately brought him back three years later.
NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 18
Kevin Harvick Bets on Chase Briscoe to Win Playoffs R-12 Opener at New Hampshire
NASCAR heads to New Hampshire this weekend for the first race of the Round of 12. The Cup Series Playoffs have been full of action so far this year, with the last race in Bristol pulling off a good show for fans.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 18
New Hampshire presents a unique challenge for NASCAR playoffs
On Sunday, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway will play host to a NASCAR Cup Series playoff race for the first time since 2017.
Jimmie Johnson News / Total Apex Sports / September 17
Jimmie Johnson at 50: A Look Back at the Man, the Myth, the Legend
It’s hard to believe, but on September 17, 2025, the one and only Jimmie Johnson turned 50. Fifty years. For race fans, it feels like just yesterday he was bursting onto the scene, this kid from California with a dirt bike background, ready to take on the world of stock car racing.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / September 17
Stubbs: Resetting NASCAR playoffs entering Round of 12
Following the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, only 12 drivers remain alive in the NASCAR Cup Series championship hunt. The second round of the Cup Series playoffs consists of three unique racetracks: the one-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway and the 2.32-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 17
Blake Lothian’s New Hampshire Comeback: A Homecoming Story Worth Celebrating
There’s something magical about coming home to race. It’s a feeling that never gets old in this sport, no matter how many times you’ve experienced it. For Blake Lothian, getting behind the wheel of the No.
Denny Hamlin News / Racing America on SI / September 17
Could Suspension of Two Pit Crew Members Affect Hamlin's Playoff Run?
While it's been a relatively smooth run for Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team through the opening 29 races of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, could a bit of adversity dealt to them on Tuesday change the trajectory of the season for the 44-year-old driver, who is seeking his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship?
Joey Logano News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Joey Logano’s Son Hudson Steals Spotlight With Mini Hot Lap Moves
NASCAR fans are already joking about a future champion after joey logano’s son went viral with his playful driving skills. Joey Logano has long been a
Toni Breidinger News / FirstSportz / September 17
Toni Breidinger Retrieves Firesuit That Got Stolen at Watkins Glen
NASCAR Truck Series star Toni Breidinger was victim to an unfortunate event at Watkins Glen a few weeks ago. The No. 5 driver was robbed at the track, with her personal belongings and her race suit being stolen.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 15
NASCAR power rankings: A big shake-up after Round 16 closes
Christopher Bell snagged the race lead on a late restart and went on to win Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Here’s where the NASCAR Cup Series field stacks up after 29 weeks of racing.
Shane van Gisbergen News / Yardbarker / September 15
Shane van Gisbergen's 2025 has been successful despite early playoff exit
Shane van Gisbergen was officially eliminated from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after a 26th-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, but a first-round playoff exit won't define van Gisbergen's 2025 season.
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