We’re halfway through the 2025 NASCAR season,18 races in, 18 to go, and the midterm grades are brutal. From Kyle Busch’s nosedive to William Byron’s total domination, no one escapes scrutiny in this hard-hitting report card. Some big names are flunking out, and a few surprises are quietly surging toward the spotlight. Who’s delivering? Who’s dragging? It’s time to find out.
- A former champion is having his worst statistical season ever
- A rising star is quietly turning into the main character of the year
- Even Hendrick’s golden boy gets knocked down a peg
- One Toyota team is quietly imploding while another is surging
Every full-time chartered driver gets graded, team by team, name by name, no sugarcoating. If you’re a fan of any of these drivers, be prepared: some of these takes sting. But it’s not all doom and gloom. A few underdogs are finally making noise, and one team might be building something quietly dangerous. Watch the full breakdown to see how your favorite driver stacks up.
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