Everything You Need To Know About the 2025 NASCAR Playoffs

The NASCAR playoffs are finally here, and with 26 races in the books, the championship chase begins with 16 drivers fighting for the ultimate prize. Every storyline is in play, from veterans chasing legacy to young stars trying to break through. Kyle Larson, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, and Denny Hamlin enter with momentum, but drivers like Alex Bowman, Joey Logano, and Ross Chastain are lurking with nothing to lose. The question is, who will rise and who will fold under the pressure?

• Can Joey Logano flip the switch again and make another deep run, or will his odd-year struggles finally catch up to him?
• Is Ryan Blaney the biggest boom-or-bust driver in the field after eight DNFs but elite speed everywhere else?
• Could Chase Briscoe, Hendrick’s under-the-radar Bowman, or even Bubba Wallace be the surprise story that changes the playoff picture?
• Will the championship go through proven winners like Larson, Hamlin, and Byron, or will someone like Shane van Gisbergen crash the party with a road course run?

With so many possibilities and no clear favorite, this playoff grid looks as unpredictable as ever. Every round will test consistency, strategy, and nerves, and one mistake could end a season. The road to Phoenix begins now, and every lap matters. Who do you have going to the Championship 4? Drop your picks and let us know if you think the favorites will hold, or if this year belongs to a dark horse.

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