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Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR Cup title at Phoenix Raceway, leveraging a strategic pit stop and an overtime restart to secure the victory, while Hendrick Motorsports celebrated its 15th championship. Ryan Blaney also had a notable season finish with four wins, and the race saw some setbacks for teams like Kaulig Racing and Bubba Wallace.
Shane van Gisbergen won the Charlotte Roval race, with drivers praising the race's excitement and discussing their performances, strategies, and playoff standings, including Chastain's mistakes and Logano's close call to advance.
Oscar Piastri won the Dutch GP, capitalizing on chaos and Norris's retirement, which significantly impacts the championship standings. Norris faced disappointment with a mechanical failure, while other drivers like Isack Hadjar and Alex Albon achieved notable results amidst the race's incidents. Ferrari and Tsunoda experienced setbacks, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the race.
The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was filled with drama, with Oscar Piastri winning and Isack Hadjar impressing as a rookie. Lando Norris faced a DNF, and Ferrari and Hamilton experienced setbacks. Ollie Bearman and Alex Albon delivered strong performances, while Kimi Antonelli and Alpine/Sauber teams struggled. The race highlighted shifts in momentum and performance among drivers and teams.
The article argues that NASCAR's main issue isn't the playoff format itself but the eligibility criteria, which allow race winners with poor overall performance to qualify for the postseason, suggesting a need for reform to ensure only the most deserving compete for the championship.
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs field has been finalized with 10 drivers, led by Corey Heim who won the regular-season championship. The playoffs include race winners and drivers on points, with the postseason starting at Darlington Raceway on August 30.
Alex Palou secured his fourth IndyCar championship at Portland despite not winning the race, while Will Power achieved the only win for Team Penske in 2025. Pato O'Ward's efforts were thwarted by mechanical issues, and Graham Rahal and Callum Ilott made impressive comebacks. The event was also marred by PR issues involving ICE and DHS, and a humorous graphic mistake added to the weekend's highlights.
Shane van Gisbergen won his fourth consecutive road course race at Watkins Glen, marking a historic achievement in NASCAR, while Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher also performed well. Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs faced setbacks, highlighting the varied outcomes of the race.
William Byron won the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, leading 141 laps and reclaiming the points lead, while Chase Briscoe and Brad Keselowski also had strong finishes. Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher faced setbacks, with Larson finishing 28th and Buescher 22nd, impacting their playoff standings.
William Byron won the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, praising his team's fuel strategy and confidence. Chase Briscoe finished second after a recovery from an incident, while Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney also had strong showings. The race featured strategic pit stops, cautions, and driver reflections on their performances and challenges faced during the event.
Oscar Piastri won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, ending a three-race winless streak, after overtaking teammate Lando Norris in a wet-dry race, while other drivers faced mixed results.
Bubba Wallace won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, ending a 100-race winless streak and securing his first crown jewel victory, which also qualifies him for the playoffs. Tyler Reddick's team, 23XI Racing, scored its first win of the season, while Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin also had notable performances. Losers included William Byron, Ross Chastain, and Erik Jones, who faced setbacks or poor finishes.
Bubba Wallace won the Indy Brickyard 400, expressing pride in his team and the significance of the victory, while other drivers like Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin discussed their race experiences, strategies, and challenges faced during the event.
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup race at Dover in overtime, his fourth win of the season, overcoming rain delays and older tires. Chase Elliott took the points lead, while Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman also had strong finishes. William Byron lost the points lead after a crash, and Christopher Bell's chances were hurt by spins. Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon advanced to the In-Season Challenge finals.
Shane van Gisbergen won his third race in five road course events at Sonoma Raceway, tying Jeff Gordon's record for consecutive road course wins from the pole, and leading to a strong showing for Trackhouse Racing. Key performers included Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott, while Noah Gragson, Ryan Blaney, and Carson Hocevar faced setbacks, with Blaney eliminated from the race.