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‘Do What Feels Normal’: Inside How William Byron and Fellow Title Contenders Stay Grounded Before Sunday’s Championship Race

On the last day before the finale race at Phoenix Raceway, the garage might be alive with precision and purpose, but the drivers themselves are taking a different approach.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 30

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

Cup Series championship contender suffers scare in practice at Phoenix

NASCAR committed to charter system despite lengthy antitrust lawsuit

How Hendrick Motorsports' leadership keeps winningest team focused forward

Connor Zilisch paces NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Phoenix

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / October 30

Dale Earnhardt Jr. bets on William Byron to win 2025 NASCAR Cup championship

The stage is set for the ultimate championship finale at Phoenix. Kyle Larson barely made the cut and is the only driver with a Cup Series championship in the past.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 29

How the final four drivers advanced to Cup Series title race

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

With 35 races in the books and four more drivers ousted from the playoff field following the Round of 8 cutoff race at Martinsville, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 is set for battle.

How Hendrick Motorsports' leadership keeps NASCAR's winningest team focused forward

NASCAR driver to miss second consecutive race due to concussion symptoms

Kaulig Racing signs two drivers for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season

Driver suspended for Xfinity Series finale after intentionally wrecking competitor at Martinsville

Kevin Harvick slams playoff format if Corey Heim, Connor Zilisch fail to win championships

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 29

How Hendrick Motorsports leaders keep winningest team focused

How Hendrick Motorsports' leadership keeps NASCAR's winningest team focused forward

In the midst of a relative slump for driver Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team, crew chief Cliff Daniels decided that reading was going to be the team's summer bonding activity of choice.

NASCAR driver to miss second consecutive race due to concussion symptoms

Kaulig Racing signs two drivers for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season

'It's an embarrassment': NASCAR champion slams playoff format if Corey Heim, Connor Zilisch fail to win championships

NASCAR driver suspended for Xfinity Series finale after intentionally wrecking competitor at Martinsville

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 29

Kevin Harvick admits concern for William Byron battling Ryan Blaney at Martinsville

Kevin Harvick didn’t hide his nerves from watching William Byron take on Ryan Blaney in the late stages of this past weekend’s race at Martinsville. On

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 29

William Byron Not Stressing Out Over Third Championship 4 Appearance at Phoenix

For the third straight year, William Byron has managed to enter the Championship 4 and once again, his eyes are set on Phoenix. In his last two title bids, he finished third in the standings, wrapping up the season finale race with P4 and P3 results at the desert oval.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28

NASCAR insiders react to aggressive William Byron move on Ryan Blaney, dominant win at Martinsville

William Byron didn’t hesitate to lean on his chrome horn when it mattered most at Martinsville. The Hendrick Motorsports driver bumped Ryan Blaney late in the race, taking control of the lead and never looking back on his way to a victory that clinched his spot in the Championship 4.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28

NASCAR insider suggests William Byron could be next driver to surpass Denny Hamlin’s 60 wins

A NASCAR insider believes that William Byron could be the next driver to win at least 60 Cup Series races in his career. On The Teardown podcast, Jeff Gluck of The Athletic talked about Byron’s growth after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Martinsville and clinching a spot in the Championship 4.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28

Denny Hamlin reacts to William Byron-Ryan Blaney battle at Martinsville, ‘impressive’ drive for championship spot

Denny Hamlin already clinched his spot in the Championship 4 ahead of this past weekend’s race at Martinsville. That gave him the chance to sit back and watch as William Byron and Ryan Blaney went head-to-head for a win, and a chance to race for the title at Phoenix.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

NASCAR power rankings: Championship 4 field is set after Martinsville

William Byron won Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, clinching a spot in the Championship 4 at Phoenix.

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways

2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle

After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back

Jeff Gordon says Hendrick Motorsports wants 2025 championship 'bad'

Six-year title drought for Joe Gibbs Racing has felt like 'forever'

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 27

William Byron addresses contact with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville: ‘It’s hard racing’

During the Martinsville elimination race, William Byron had to get around Ryan Blaney and did it with some contact. Short track racing is full of contact and bumps and hits, but some are fair game and others go over the line.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 27

William Byron and Ryan Blaney Hold No Grudges for Aggressive Manoeuvre on the Track

For a long time during the Cup Series race at Martinsville on Sunday, it seemed like Ryan Blaney would win and secure a Championship 4 spot. He had taken the lead following a restart on Lap 272 and maintained it for 177 laps.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back on Lady Luck at Martinsville

The two-time Daytona 500 champion needed a win at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday to advance to the Championship 4.

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron delivers walk-off win to advance to Championship 4

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

William Byron made history with his win on Sunday

William Byron clinched a spot among the Championship 4 on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, and he did so in a very impressive way. Byron seized the lead from Ryan Blaney with 43 laps to go and held on to win with both drivers facing must-win situations.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle

The stage is set for a thrilling finale in what is possibly the final "championship race" in NASCAR history.

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

Joey Logano's bid for fourth NASCAR title ends at Martinsville

Christopher Bell suffers another Martinsville heartbreak

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 26

William Byron wins at Martinsville, joins Championship 4 with Kyle Larson

William Byron beat Ryan Blaney in an 11-lap dash and won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, putting him in the field with teammate Kyle Larson for next weekend's championship race after Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 finale in Martinsville, Va.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

William Byron drove the best race of his NASCAR career when he needed to the most.

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways

2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle

Two NASCAR playoff drivers have engine trouble at Martinsville

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

Christopher Bell suffers another Martinsville heartbreak, is eliminated

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron advances to Championship 4

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron delivers walk-off win to advance to Championship 4

Here are three takeaways from the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series season.

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

Christopher Bell suffers another Martinsville heartbreak

Team Penske shut out of NASCAR's Championship 4 for first time in Next-Gen era

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 26

William Byron Cautiously Optimistic Despite Clinching Pole at Martinsville: 'It Doesn’t Count for Anything Yet'

William Byron heads into the final race of the Cup Series Round of 8 at Martinsville with one goal on his mind: victory. Anything short would put his chances of racing for the title at Phoenix in terrible danger.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 25

William Byron wins pole position for NASCAR Cup elimination race at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va.--Talk about perfect timing. William Byron, one of four drivers realistically needing a victory at Martinsville Speedway to advance to the Championship 4 race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, picked the ideal moment to win his first pole position at the historic short track.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 20

William Byron Left in Dire Playoff Situation After Last-Lap Spin

After a tough outing this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, William Byron, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular-season champion, finds himself in a very difficult position heading to the final elimination event of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, at Martinsville Speedway.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / October 12

William Byron Leads the Pack: Wins Eventful First Stage in Vegas

You can feel it across the speedway when a driver hits a hot streak. There’s a certain swagger, a confidence that radiates from the car, the crew, and the driver himself.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / October 10

William Byron Sounds Alarm Ahead of Las Vegas: ‘This Is the One'

Highlights William Byron eyes Las Vegas as his best shot to secure a Championship 4 berth. Despite winning the regular season championship, the Hendrick driver has underperformed in the playoffs.