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'I Don’t Want to Be That Guy': William Byron Left Feeling Guilty After Tire Failure Costs Denny Hamlin a Championship

Denny Hamlin was within arm’s reach of his first NASCAR Cup Championship, with two decades of chasing his dream nearly materializing. But fate had other plans, and William Byron, unfortunately, had a role to play in it.

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Kevin Harvick reacts to gutting Denny Hamlin defeat, Kyle Larson NASCAR Championship

Kevin Harvick seems to be ready to talk in-depth about Kyle Larson beating Denny Hamlin to win the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship. On X/Twitter, Harvick shared his reaction to the big win for Larson and the tough loss for Hamlin.

Denny Hamlin News / Yardbarker / November 2

Denny Hamlin 'numb' after losing NASCAR championship in final laps

There wouldn't have been a more storybook conclusion to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season than Denny Hamlin winning the championship.

Kyle Larson edges Denny Hamlin for NASCAR title in OT; Ryan Blaney wins season finale

'Not meant to be': Denny Hamlin experiences another heartbreaking championship loss

NASCAR Championship Race takeaways: Kyle Larson joins elite company with second Cup Series title

The 'NASCAR Clash winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 2

Clint Bowyer reacts to Denny Hamlin heartbreak amid celebrating Kyle Larson NASCAR Championship

After the finish to the Phoenix race and NASCAR championship, even Clint Bowyer had to feel sorry for Denny Hamlin. It is one of those moments that you want to celebrate and enjoy.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / November 2

Kyle Larson claims second Cup Series title; Ryan Blaney wins season finale

Ryan Blaney won a two-lap overtime shootout to take the final NASCAR checkers Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, and Kyle Larson held off Denny Hamlin to score the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship in Avondale, Ariz.

William Byron News / Yardbarker / November 2

Blown tire ends Byron's chances of winning NASCAR title

Blown tire ends William Byron's chances of winning NASCAR title

For the third year in a row, William Byron made the Championship 4 but did not win the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Kyle Larson edges Denny Hamlin for NASCAR title in OT; Ryan Blaney wins season finale

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 2

Larson edges Hamlin for NASCAR title; Blaney wins season finale

Kyle Larson edges Denny Hamlin for NASCAR title in OT; Ryan Blaney wins season finale

Ryan Blaney won Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, but it was Kyle Larson who took home the 2025 Cup Series championship in overtime.

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Larson, Chase Briscoe suffer disastrous tire failures in NASCAR championship race

Briscoe suffers flat tire, damage in NASCAR title race at Phoenix

Briscoe comes up short of NASCAR title in first Championship 4 appearance

'Not meant to be': Denny Hamlin experiences another heartbreaking loss

Corey Heim News / Total Apex Sports / November 2

Why Heim’s Championship Title Has Been a Long Time Coming

Heim time finally struck title o’clock, and it’s about time. The Toyota man has been deserving of a title for a while now and even of a Cup Series seat.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / November 2

Aric Almirola Finds Fulfillment in Joe Gibbs Racing Owner's Title

After a hard-fought second-place finish in Saturday night’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Aric Almirola leaned against the No.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 2

'This Isn’t a Defining Moment': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Consoles a Heartbroken Connor Zilisch After Gut-Wrenching Xfinity Title Loss

19-year-old Connor Zilisch rounded off an incredible Xfinity Series season with a valiant effort to win the championship at the Phoenix Raceway on Saturday.

Kyle Busch News / The SportsRush / November 2

Kyle Busch Reflects on the Legacy of the Current Championship Format Amid Rumors of Big Change for 2026

NASCAR is expected to announce changes in the playoff format soon after the 2025 season finale at the Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. While there is no clarity as to how exhaustive the changes would be, comparisons are bound to happen, and talks have already begun.