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Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix Raceway, with three drivers rising (Bubba Wallace, Erik Jones, Shane van Gisbergen) and three slipping (Joey Logano, Daniel Suárez, Austin Cindric), setting up a Vegas showdown at Las Vegas Motor Speedway next weekend.
Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix, delivering Team Penske a weekend sweep after a back-and-forth battle highlighted by a pivotal two-tire pit call and Blaney holding off Christopher Bell; Bell finished second, followed by Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, and Denny Hamlin, with drivers praising their teams and looking ahead to Las Vegas.
Josef Newgarden surged from 10th on a late restart with fresh tires to overtake Kyle Kirkwood and win the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway, his 33rd IndyCar victory. David Malukas finished third with Pato O’Ward fourth as the race featured a dramatic late shuffle, a collision between Will Power and Christian Rasmussen, and strategic pit cycles that set up Newgarden’s winning move with seven laps to go.
Carson Brown dominated the General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway to win his first national ARCA Menards Series start, delivering Pinnacle Racing Group a clean 1-2 finish with teammate Tristan McKee after leading most laps and refusing a late challenge on the final restart.
Alexander Rossi led both days and posted the fastest lap (174.542 mph) in the afternoon session of the Unser INDYCAR Open Test at Phoenix, with his ECR teammate Christian Rasmussen fourth overall; Josef Newgarden and Alex Palou were second and third, while Mick Schumacher was the fastest rookie (18th overall). Over two days, 25 drivers logged 4,853 laps, and Marcus Ericsson spun in Turn 4 but was uninjured as testing wrapped up.
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.
Denny Hamlin was in shock after losing the 2025 NASCAR Cup title in a dramatic finish at Phoenix Raceway, despite leading most of the race and having a strong season. A late caution and a strategic pit stop for four tires cost him the championship, which was won by Kyle Larson. Hamlin expressed disbelief and disappointment, highlighting the unpredictable nature of racing and the emotional toll of narrowly missing out on a title.
Denny Hamlin, despite leading most of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race and dominating the event, finished sixth after a late caution and a strategic pit stop, missing out on his first championship as Kyle Larson won. Hamlin was emotionally devastated, reflecting on his effort and the personal significance of the race, especially concerning his father's health. The race highlighted the unpredictable nature of NASCAR and Hamlin's resilience despite the heartbreak.
Kyle Larson won the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series title without leading a lap, capitalizing on late-race opportunities, while Ryan Blaney won the race. Denny Hamlin was devastated after falling short in the championship, with tire issues affecting all finalists. The race highlighted strategic decisions and technical challenges, setting the stage for an offseason and upcoming races with new formats and packages.
Denny Hamlin expressed his shock and disappointment after narrowly missing out on the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, highlighting his team's strong effort, the unpredictable tire issues, and the emotional toll of the race's outcome.
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR championship after a dramatic overtime finish at Phoenix Raceway, denying Denny Hamlin his first title in a race marked by late cautions and strategic tire choices, with Larson's team overcoming a slump to secure the victory.
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway in a dramatic overtime finish, despite not leading a lap in the race, while Denny Hamlin's hopes were dashed by a late caution and a final restart, marking his fifth career championship heartbreak.
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, showcasing resilience, strategic racing, and consistency throughout the season, solidifying his place among NASCAR's elite and continuing Hendrick Motorsports' legacy of success.
The NASCAR season concludes this weekend at Phoenix Raceway with the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series, each crowning a champion. The events include qualifying, practice, and race results across all series, with races scheduled from Friday to Sunday on different networks. Fans can follow the action through various links for detailed results and updates.
The final race of the 2025 NASCAR season at Phoenix Raceway is predicted to be won by Christopher Bell, despite several top contenders like Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, and Kyle Larson. Bell, who has a strong record at Phoenix, is favored over other Championship 4 drivers, with Byron also expected to perform well. The race will determine the season's champions across all three national series.