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Denny Hamlin eyes elusive first Cup Series title at Phoenix

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

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

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

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

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.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / October 31
'I Started Getting Really Dizzy': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Describes Miserable Experience from First Xfinity Race

'I Started Getting Really Dizzy': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Describes Miserable Experience from First Xfinity Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has undergone several scary experiences inside a race car. From engine fires to concussion-inducing crashes, the popular icon has seen and survived it all.

Denny Hamlin News / The SportsRush / October 31
Denny Hamlin Reveals How Joe Gibbs Racing’s Post-Win Ritual Gives Drivers the One Chance to Do This Thing

Denny Hamlin Reveals How Joe Gibbs Racing’s Post-Win Ritual Gives Drivers the One Chance to Do This Thing

Joe Gibbs Racing is one of NASCAR’s most successful organizations. Every team has its own method of motivating drivers to perform better and win races.

Rick Hendrick News / The SportsRush / October 30
How Rick Hendrick Is Running His NASCAR Operation Despite Physical Absence and Health Issues

How Rick Hendrick Is Running His NASCAR Operation Despite Physical Absence and Health Issues

Since 1984, Rick Hendrick has ably built Hendrick Motorsports into one of the most powerful organizations in global motorsports. The dedication and love he shows for his job, even now, at 76 years old, is truly inspiring, to say the least.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 30
Majeski paces NASCAR Truck Series championship practice at Phoenix

Ty Majeski paces NASCAR Truck Series championship practice at Phoenix

The defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion flexed his muscle in Thursday's practice session at Phoenix Raceway.

Kaulig Racing signs two drivers for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season
The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 30
Analysis: How the Championship 4 stack up based on Phoenix records

Analysis: How the Championship 4 stack up based on Phoenix records

For the quartet of drivers making up the Championship 4, Phoenix Raceway is a fitting venue to decide the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Denny Hamlin,

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 30
NASCAR Championship Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

NASCAR Championship Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series head to the Arizona desert to cap off the 2025 season in the Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.

How the final four drivers advanced to NASCAR Cup Series championship race
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
 The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz
 The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
 The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
Corey Heim News / Racing America on SI / October 30
Heim Downplays Championship Favorite Label Despite Record Season

Heim Downplays Championship Favorite Label Despite Record Season

With a series-record 11 wins on the season, heading into Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race, Corey Heim will be able to say he's had an all-time great season, regardless of how this weekend finishes up.

Kenny Wallace News / The Spun / October 30
Legendary NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace Bluntly Calls Out The Sport

Legendary NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace Bluntly Calls Out The Sport

NASCAR's ongoing lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has brought a ton of financial documents to light. And with that new spotlight on NASCAR's financials, NASCAR legend Kenny Wallace is nervous for the future of the sport he loves.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / October 30
Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs value of ‘momentum’ in NASCAR, carrying a win into Phoenix

Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs value of ‘momentum’ in NASCAR, carrying a win into Phoenix

Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn’t sure if momentum will be a factor in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt shared his thoughts on the value of momentum for William Byron after winning at Martinsville.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 30
Joe Gibbs Prepares for Emotional Championship 4 with Hamlin and Briscoe

Joe Gibbs Prepares for Emotional Championship 4 with Hamlin and Briscoe

Joe Gibbs has experienced his share of championship weeks in his illustrious dual-sport career. From the sidelines of Super Bowls to the pit boxes of NASCAR’s biggest races, the Hall of Fame coach and team owner has lived nearly every high-pressure moment imaginable.

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