All articles tagged with #championship 4
Originally Published 17 days ago — by NASCAR.com
William Byron finished 4th in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, winning 3 races including the Daytona 500, and making it to the Championship 4 for the third consecutive year. Despite some late-season misfortune, Byron led the most laps of any driver and showed consistent high performance, setting the stage for a potential championship breakthrough in 2026.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
NASCAR's Championship 4 qualifying day at Phoenix Raceway features Cup Series contenders Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, and Kyle Larson competing for the title, along with the Xfinity Series champion to be crowned. The schedule includes ARCA West Series finale, Cup qualifying, and races for both series, with clear weather forecasted.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NASCAR.com
JR Motorsports dominates the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series with three of the four Championship 4 spots, featuring young drivers like Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love, and veteran Justin Allgaier aiming to defend his title at Phoenix Raceway in the season finale.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NASCAR.com
Kaden Honeycutt secured the final spot in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship 4 after a tiebreaker at Martinsville, edging out Layne Riggs, who was disappointed after a challenging race. Honeycutt's journey to this point was unexpected, having switched teams mid-season, and he now has a chance to compete for the title at Phoenix. Riggs, despite his efforts, faced mechanical issues and aggressive racing, which prevented him from advancing.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR race at Las Vegas, securing his spot in the Championship 4 and tying his career wins record, while other playoff drivers faced challenges and setbacks in the race.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Martin Truex Jr. secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, marking his 25th career pole in his final full-time season. Truex edged out Championship 4 contender Joey Logano, who will start second. Other title contenders include William Byron starting eighth and Tyler Reddick in tenth. Ryan Blaney, despite being a favorite for the pole, qualified 17th after a mishap in Turn 1. The race will determine the 2024 champion among Logano, Blaney, Byron, and Reddick.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jayski.com
Christopher Bell expressed frustration after being penalized for a safety violation during the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, which allowed William Byron to advance to the Championship 4. Bell felt "cheated" out of a championship chance, alleging race manipulation by Chevrolet that forced him into a last-lap mistake. He believes the race was unfairly influenced, impacting his and his team's position in the championship standings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NASCAR
William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, is set to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway. Byron's advancement came after a tense wait at Martinsville Speedway, where a penalty against Christopher Bell secured his spot. Despite a winless playoff run, Byron's strong postseason performance and team unity have bolstered his confidence. As the only Hendrick driver in the Championship 4, Byron benefits from the full support of his team, focusing solely on winning the title.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by RACER
NASCAR will introduce a rule in 2025 allowing penalties for manufacturers involved in race manipulation, following incidents at Martinsville Speedway where teams allegedly helped manufacturer teammates advance in the Championship 4. Although current rules don't permit penalizing manufacturers, NASCAR plans to enforce stricter measures to maintain the sport's integrity. The decision follows controversial actions by Chevrolet and Toyota drivers, leading to a review and penalties for some teams.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NASCAR
The 2024 NASCAR Championship 4 is set to be one of the most evenly matched in history, with no clear favorite among the contenders. Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, William Byron, and Tyler Reddick each have three wins this season, making the championship truly up for grabs. Blaney, with a strong track record at Phoenix, is slightly favored, but all drivers have shown the capability to win. The season has been marked by thrilling finishes and unexpected turns, setting the stage for an exciting finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The NASCAR Cup season finale at Phoenix Raceway will see Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, and Tyler Reddick compete for the championship. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick makes his first Championship 4 appearance, while William Byron aims for his first Cup title despite a winless streak. Joe Gibbs Racing misses the Championship 4 for the first time since 2014. Team Penske seeks a third consecutive Cup title, with Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano as strong contenders. Various teams face mixed fortunes, with standout performances and challenges highlighted across the board.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NASCAR
The article analyzes the prospects of the four contenders for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship: Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron. Each driver's strengths and weaknesses are discussed, highlighting Reddick's versatility, Logano's experience, Blaney's momentum, and Byron's team support. Reddick's inexperience and aggressive style, Logano's inconsistent season, Blaney's emotional intensity, and Byron's recent performance are potential hurdles. The championship will be decided at Phoenix Raceway, where each driver will vie for the title.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NASCAR
NASCAR has issued significant penalties to the Nos. 1, 3, and 23 Cup Series teams for race manipulation and conduct violations during the Martinsville race. Drivers Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon, and Bubba Wallace each received a 50-point deduction and a $100,000 fine, with their teams also fined and docked points. Crew chiefs and spotters were suspended for the 2024 season finale, and team executives were also penalized. The penalties followed controversial on-track actions that affected playoff standings, with all penalized teams planning to appeal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Tennessean
Ryan Blaney secured a spot in the NASCAR Championship 4 by winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, leading 31 laps in a race filled with strategic moves and penalties. Blaney's victory allows him to defend his championship title in the upcoming race in Phoenix. The Championship 4 lineup also includes Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron, who advanced after Christopher Bell was penalized for an illegal move. Kyle Larson was eliminated from the championship contention despite a strong performance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX Sports
NASCAR Cup Series drivers Ryan Blaney and William Byron, who are dating each other's siblings, are set to compete against each other in the Championship 4 race. Despite racing for rival teams, the two drivers have a good relationship and respect each other on and off the track. Byron's girlfriend, Erin Blaney, is expected to remain neutral and not show allegiance to either driver during the race.