Analyzing EVERY Cup Series Driver’s First-Half Performance

At the halfway mark of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, it’s time to separate hype from results. In this midseason report, Eric revisits every chartered driver—36 in total—and checks whether they’ve lived up to expectations or fallen flat. From Denny Hamlin’s sustained brilliance to Joey Logano’s alarming decline, this is the most complete reality check you’ll get before the playoff push begins.

• Denny Hamlin has aged like fine wine, three wins and zero signs of slowing down.
• Joey Logano, once the alpha at Penske, looks completely out of rhythm.
• Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron anchor the title fight, but each has glaring questions.
• Rookies like Shane Van Gisbergen are already playoff-bound and shaking up the establishment.

Beyond the drivers, the video digs into deeper trends: crew chief turnover, midseason slumps, and the persistent struggles of underfunded teams like Rick Ware and Front Row. Eric doesn’t just praise success; he calls out where talent is being wasted and where chemistry is failing. There’s also a firm warning: don’t ignore the mental and strategic side of momentum heading into fall. If you’re a fan who follows more than just the leaderboard, this is the kind of honest, informed breakdown that hits home.

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