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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / November 5
Jeff Burton on Denny Hamlin’s Phoenix Heartbreak: The 2 Laps That Changed Everything
The silence in Denny Hamlin’s hauler after Phoenix must have been deafening.Jeff Burton didn’t mince words when he broke down what happened to the No. 11 team in the closing laps of the championship race.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / November 5
Dale Earnhardt Jr. claims NASCAR playoff format ‘betrayed us’ after Phoenix championship weekend
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has long been a critic of the current NASCAR elimination style playoff format. After the finish to this past Sunday’s Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway, Earnhardt can’t help but think that the “format betrayed us really badly.” The format was introduced in 2014 and features a one-race, winner-take-all finale.
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Joey Logano News / 5 GOATs / November 5
NASCAR insider suggests playoff outrage could stem from Joey Logano, Penske rather than format alone
When did the conversation flip about the NASCAR elimination style playoff format? It started with Joey Logano, and his first championship win in 2018, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic believes.
Ryan Blaney News / 5 GOATs / November 5
NASCAR insider reacts to Ryan Blaney win, ‘one of the best finishes’ of 2025 getting completely overshadowed
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series finale at Phoenix Raceway delivered one of the wildest finishes of the season, but hardly anyone saw it. Ryan Blaney stormed from behind to steal the win from Brad Keselowski in dramatic fashion, a moment that NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck believes deserved far more attention than it received.
Denny Hamlin News / The SportsRush / November 5
Despite Championship Heartbreak, Denny Hamlin Says His View on NASCAR Lawsuit Remains the Same
Denny Hamlin is certainly going through some tough emotions at the moment. He failed to win the Cup Series championship after coming frustratingly close at the Phoenix Raceway on Sunday.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 5
'It Was Pretty Wild': Justin Allgaier Hails Denny Hamlin’s Phoenix Preparation Despite Championship Loss
Denny Hamlin’s heartbreak at Phoenix reverberated far beyond the No. 11 pit box. Fans, analysts, and even his competitors felt the gut punch that came with watching a season’s worth of work slip through his fingers.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 5
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals the Only Person Who Can Console Denny Hamlin After Heartbreak At Phoenix
Denny Hamlin looked like a man crushed under the weight of heartbreak as he climbed out of his car at Phoenix Raceway. After 312 laps of near perfection, a late caution and a pit call gone wrong left him sixth on the board and empty-handed in the championship chase once again.
Kyle Petty News / The SportsRush / November 5
Kyle Petty Lends Full Support to NASCAR Moving Championship Race to Homestead-Miami
It was announced in May that the 2026 season finales for all three NASCAR national series will be hosted by the Homestead-Miami Speedway. The 1.5-mile track in South Florida had played this role previously from 2002-2019 and will continue to do so now after a brief hiatus.
Joey Logano News / The SportsRush / November 5
Will Joey Logano’s Son Follow His Father Into Racing? Team Penske Driver Gives Details
Few NASCAR legends have been fortunate enough to watch their children carry on the family legacy behind the wheel. A lot of eyes now seem to be on Joey Logano’s kids, who might be next in line to join that next generation of racing dynasties.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / November 5
NASCAR fetes Kyle Larson at annual awards ceremony
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In the moments after Kyle Larson and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team celebrated his milestone second career NASCAR Cup Series
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 5
Steve Letarte Uses Jeff Gordon Heartbreak to Shed Light on Denny Hamlin’s Mental State After Crushing Defeat
The heartbreak that comes despite being the best version of yourself is the worst feeling of all. That’s what Denny Hamlin is going through right now, after falling agonizingly short of winning his first NASCAR Cup Championship.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / November 4
Michael Jordan's 23XI, Front Row score legal win in NASCAR lawsuit
Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports notched a major win in their antitrust fight with NASCAR on Tuesday, tightening the case's scope and turning up the pressure for a settlement.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 5
'That’s What I Don’t Like to See': Denny Hamlin Hates People Calling Kyle Larson An Undeserving Champion
NASCAR’s current system for determining its champion has been a subject of debate, with Denny Hamlin’s heartbreaking loss to Kyle Larson on Sunday further proving why a discussion is necessary.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 5
Kyle Petty Thinks Denny Hamlin May Never Be Able to Compete for a NASCAR Championship Again
Before watching the championship slip through his fingers last Sunday in the Championship 4 at Phoenix, Denny Hamlin had bounced back from heartbreak in the season finale six times.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 4
Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver for eighth consecutive year
For the eighth consecutive year, NASCAR fans voted 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott Most Popular Driver.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 4
The future is bright for NASCAR's latest Rookie of the Year
Few rookies in sports find themselves consistently competing with, let alone dominating at certain points, the best of the best in their respective sport. But most rookies aren't Shane van Gisbergen, who put together a rookie campaign in the NASCAR Cup Series that featured five wins, a playoff appearance and culminated with the Cup Series Rookie of the Year award.
Ross Chastain News / Total Apex Sports / November 4
Ross Chastain’s 2026 Season to Begin with Crew Chief Change: Brandon McSwain Takes the Helm
As the smoke from the Championship 4 showdown at Phoenix to cap the 2025 Cup Series season slowly fades into the background, Trackhouse Racing is wasting no time with preparations for the new season, and it begins with the addition of Brandon McSwain.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 4
Denny Hamlin's 2025 championship loss hurts more than any other
Sunday was not the first time Denny Hamlin came heartbreakingly close to winning a NASCAR Cup Series championship, but he says it's the first time losing a title has hurt this badly.
NASCAR News / FirstSportz / November 4
Justin Marks Makes Indy 500 Demand to Connor Zilisch Ahead of NASCAR cup debut
Connor Zilisch suffered from a disappointing end to his rookie season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The 19-year-old was the winningest driver on the grid this year and was poised for a great title win.
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