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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Lifts Curtain on TV’s Power Over NASCAR’s Playoff Decision

NASCAR’s playoff format has been through a lot of changes over the past decade. What started as a way to create more excitement at the end of the season has shifted the focus entirely.

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Kevin Harvick names playoff drivers below cut with chance to advance at Roval

This weekend, the Roval will serve once again as the cutoff race for the Round of 12. Kevin Harvick has been here before. It wasn’t that long ago that Harvick was sweating it out at the Roval for a chance to advance in the NASCAR Playoffs.

Carson Hocevar News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Carson Hocevar Turns $50,000 NASCAR Fine Into Viral Donation Goal

NASCAR punished Carson Hocevar on Wednesday with a $50,000 fine for a behavioral infraction during the Cup Series race at Kansas on Sunday. The official report claimed that he revved his engine and spun his tires while a NASCAR crew tried to hook his car up to a tow truck following a spin that flattened all four tires on the No.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / October 2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Refuses To 'Applaud' Denny Hamlin over Using up Bubba Wallace at Kansas

Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace suffered from some disappointing circumstances at the Kansas race. In the final lap in overtime, Hamlin made a desperate move into Turn 3 while trying to pass the #23 driver.

William Byron News / 5 GOATs / October 2

William Byron driving for a great cause during Roval NASCAR Playoffs elimination race

This weekend, the stakes are higher for William Byron with the Roval elimination race, but his paint scheme carries a greater cause. At times, NASCAR is about more than the result on the track.

Carson Hocevar News / The SportsRush / October 2

Carson Hocevar Clears Biggest Misconception Around His NASCAR Work Ethic

Carson Hocevar, one of the most talked-about young drivers in NASCAR after Connor Zilisch, came up via the Truck Series, where fans rooted that he deserved a Cup shot.

Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / October 2

'He’s Been Killing It This Year': Kyle Larson In Awe of 18-Year-Old Racing Sensation Ryan Timms

Ryan Timms, fresh off his history-making triumph at Knoxville Nationals in August as the youngest winner since Kenny Weld in 1964, has already caught the attention of some of the sport’s biggest names.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 2

'Not What People Buy Tickets For': Steve Letarte Shares Unpopular Opinion on the Hamlin-Wallace Incident

NASCAR’s former crew chief Steve Letarte made no bones about where he stood on Denny Hamlin’s controversial run at Kansas. While Hamlin muscled his way from the front row, swept both opening stages, and led 159 of 273 laps in pursuit of win No.

Carson Hocevar News / EssentiallySports / October 2

NASCAR Insiders Issue Warning After Carson Hocevar Penalty Sparks Tougher Crackdown Concerns

Carson Hocevar has irked NASCAR again. This time around, he got slapped with a $50,000 fine for putting the safety workers at risk. Hocevar had spun down the backstretch and was sitting stranded on flat tires.

Ross Chastain News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Ross Chastain Gets Candid on Playoff Decisions With Honest Charlotte Roval Reveal

‘The Watermelon Man’ knows exactly when to hit the gas. Take this year’s Coca-Cola 600, for example. Starting from the very back of the 40-car pack, Ross Chastain carved his way forward, seizing the lead in the closing laps.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 2

'I Know His Feelings When I Go Too Far': Austin Dillon Opens Up on Relationship With Richard Childress

Austin Dillon has spent nearly his entire NASCAR Cup career behind the wheel of his grandfather’s team, Richard Childress Racing. That dynamic brings not just the weight of family legacy but plenty of feedback flowing in both directions.

Kyle Busch News / Field Level Media / October 1

RCR changes Kyle Busch's crew chief effective immediately

Randall Burnett is out as Kyle Busch's crew chief sooner than he expected. Days after Burnett revealed that he would leave Busch's No. 8 Chevrolet team after the season to become the crew chief for Connor Zilisch next season, Richard Childress Racing announced on Wednesday that Burnett would be replaced effective immediately.

Chase Elliott News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Chase Elliott’s Crew Chief Details Why This Roval Run Is Different

In last weekend’s Kansas race, a Toyota car was primed to win. Denny Hamlin swept both stage wins and led a race-best 159 laps in his No. 11 Toyota. Then, Bubba Wallace led the race on the final laps, keen on replicating his 2022 glory in Kansas.

Carson Hocevar News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Carson Hocevar Calls Out NASCAR’s Biggest Flaw in Rare Public Message

NASCAR’s 2025 Cup season has been a grab bag of firsts and bold moves, inking deals with Amazon Prime and TNT Sports, even stamping its passport for the points race in Mexico City.

NASCAR power rankings: Joe Gibbs Racing takes over the top spot

Zane Smith okay after terrifying flip in NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / October 1

Dale Earnhardt Jr. pulls back curtain on NASCAR playoff committee, sounds off on TV influence

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared some interesting things about being on the NASCAR playoff committee this season. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt shared details on what the committee does during its meetings.

Richard Childress Racing makes surprising personnel change before Charlotte Roval race

Chase Elliott wins NASCAR playoff race at Kansas in wild 2OT finish

'Super disappointing': Denny Hamlin comes up shy of huge NASCAR playoff win at Kansas

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Dale Jr Feels Denny Hamlin’s Ownership Style Complicates Bubba Wallace & 23XI’s Playoff Push

Denny Hamlin just can’t seem to catch a break from last weekend at Kansas. Bubba Wallace looked poised to grab a crucial win on Sunday, but his shot at glory collided, literally, with his boss, Hamlin, on the final overtime lap.

Richard Childress Racing makes surprising personnel change before Charlotte Roval race

Chase Elliott wins NASCAR playoff race at Kansas in wild 2OT finish

NASCAR power rankings: Joe Gibbs Racing takes over the top spot

Joey Logano in precarious playoff position after Kansas

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 1