Filling Out My NASCAR Playoff Bracket | 2025 Edition

The NASCAR playoffs are here, and the tension is already building. Sixteen drivers, ten weeks, one goal: Phoenix. But before we even get there, the drama is in full swing with powerhouse names, dark horse contenders, and some surprising eliminations already on the horizon. From Darlington to the Roval, each round is packed with tracks that could flip the standings upside down. And with no true dominant driver this year, the question is wide open—who survives to the Championship 4?

• Can Kyle Larson shake off his summer slump or is this the year his playoff run stalls earlier than expected?
• Will Shane van Gisbergen’s road course mastery be enough to cover his oval struggles?
• Is Joey Logano’s streaky form finally running out of luck, leaving Penske with only one real title shot?
• Which underdog—Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman, or Bubba Wallace—emerges as a spoiler in the middle rounds?

The battles in the round of 16 already look brutal, and the cutline is going to chew up some big names. The fact that last year’s top seeds weren’t safe shows just how dangerous this format really is. Every stage point matters, every pit stop counts, and one slip at Talladega or the Roval could end a championship dream in seconds. Who’s your pick for the Championship 4? Drop your thoughts below and get ready, because this playoff journey is only just beginning.

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