Chase Briscoe won his first race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Pocono Raceway, securing his spot in the playoffs, while William Byron maintained a lead in the points standings. The race was rain-delayed, and the finishing order included notable performances from Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and others.
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs have reached the second round, with 12 drivers remaining in contention for the championship. Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Michael McDowell were eliminated in the first round. The playoffs consist of 10 races, with winners advancing to the next round. The standings entering the second round show William Byron and Martin Truex Jr. tied for the lead. The next race will be televised on USA Network, and all races can be live-streamed on the NBC Sports website and app. The championship race will take place on November 5 at Phoenix Raceway.
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs have been set with 16 drivers competing for the championship trophy. The playoffs consist of 10 races, with four drivers being eliminated after the third, sixth, and ninth races. Notably, 2020 champion Chase Elliott did not qualify for the playoffs. The playoff drivers have been re-seeded based on points earned, and the first four races will be televised on USA Network, while the final six will be on NBC. All 10 races can be live-streamed on the NBC Sports website and app. The championship race will take place at Phoenix Raceway on November 5th.