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Why The Real 2025 Champion Isn’t In The Final 4

The 2025 Final Four has been set, featuring Larson, Byron, Hamlin, and Briscoe. These four great drivers had a great season, so nothing most fans wouldn’t bat an eye at.

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Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Retirement Centres Around Commitment to His Kids

Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are ready to go head-to-head in the Championship 4 at Phoenix, each gunning to steal the crown from the other while fending off Chase Briscoe and William Byron.

NASCAR News / ESPN / October 31

Phelps: NASCAR 'trying our hardest' to settle suit

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps said Friday "we are trying our hardest" to settle the federal antitrust lawsuit with the two teams suing the racing series in the most expansive comments yet from the defendants.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 31

Zilisch Leads Way in Xfinity Practice; Love Shows Great Speed

If Connor Zilisch is going to ultimately capture the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race, there's a good chance that he's going to have to duke it out with his best friend Jesse Love for the title.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 31

NASCAR Cup Series championship contender Chase Briscoe suffers scare in practice at Phoenix

Chase Briscoe suffered his biggest scare of the season in Friday's NASCAR Cup Series practice session.

How the final four drivers advanced to NASCAR Cup Series championship race

NASCAR Championship Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The 'NASCAR Clash winners since 2000' quiz

Connor Zilisch News / Yardbarker / October 31

Connor Zilisch paces NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Phoenix

NASCAR Xfinity Series championship favorite Connor Zilisch certainly looked the part on Friday afternoon.

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series title race, but won't start first

NASCAR Championship Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Layne Riggs News / Yardbarker / October 31

Layne Riggs wins pole for title race, but won't start first

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series title race, but won't start first

An incredible qualifying effort from NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Layne Riggs will be all for naught.

NASCAR committed to charter system despite lengthy antitrust lawsuit

NASCAR meets MLB as drivers visit Chase Field before Championship Weekend

NASCAR Championship Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

Denny Hamlin News / Yardbarker / October 31

NASCAR committed to charter system despite lengthy antitrust lawsuit

Despite a nearly 13-month courtroom battle, NASCAR remains committed to its current charter system.

NASCAR Championship Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

How the final four drivers advanced to NASCAR Cup Series championship race

Denny Hamlin eyes elusive first Cup Series title at Phoenix

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Denny Hamlin News / Field Level Media / October 31

Denny Hamlin eyes elusive first Cup Series title at Phoenix

Five out of nine. That's how many times Denny Hamlin has had mechanical problems in the playoffs, and if there is ever a time not to have problems under the hood, it is this Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.

NASCAR News / ESPN / October 31

All-time NASCAR champions: Cup Series winners list

Richard Petty, Jimmie Johnson, and Dale Earnhardt top the overall NASCAR championship leaderboard, with 7 titles a piece. Check out other winners now.

Denny Hamlin News / Racing America on SI / October 31

A Championship Run, a Fading Clock, and a Father Watching from Home

As the desert sun burned brightly on Thursday afternoon in Phoenix, Denny Hamlin cracked a wry smile inside the Phoenix Raceway media center for NASCAR Championship 4 Media Day.

NASCAR News / ESPN / October 31

Briscoe, Byron, Hamlin, Larson: Who will be crowned NASCAR champion on Sunday?

Just four drivers are left standing in NASCAR's 2025 playoffs, and come Sunday afternoon in Phoenix, one of them will be crowned Cup Series champion.

Chase Briscoe News / The SportsRush / October 31

Chase Briscoe’s Glad for His Years at SHR Despite His NASCAR Championship Charge With JGR in 2025

One of the four title contenders for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship due to go live this Sunday, Chase Briscoe is one driver who has come of age in stock car racing’s top tier this season.

NASCAR News / Sporting News / October 31

NASCAR Championship 4 drivers: Meet the final four racing for 2025 Cup Series title

Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe are set to clash at Phoenix Raceway for a chance to call the Cup Series crown their own.

Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / October 31

Kyle Larson Opens Up on the 'Deflating Feeling' of Losing the NASCAR Cup Title Battle Back in 2023

Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson finds himself in a familiar spot this weekend. Following an emphatic result at Martinsville last Sunday, he made it into the shortlist that will race for the Cup Series championship at Phoenix on November 2.

Rick Hendrick News / The SportsRush / October 31

Rick Hendrick Sets the Record Straight on Hendrick Motorsports’ 2025 Season Full of Highs and Lows

Hendrick Motorsports is on the verge of securing its 15th Cup Series championship ever. William Byron and Kyle Larson are two of the Championship 4 drivers who will battle for the title at the Phoenix Raceway on November 2.