Four Drivers Vie for NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway
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The battle for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship culminates this Sunday, November 2nd, at Phoenix Raceway, with William Byron, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Chase Briscoe poised to compete for the coveted title. The championship race marks the end of the NASCAR playoffs, leaving only two teams – Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing – in contention for the Bill France Trophy.
After a grueling playoff season, the final four drivers have earned their place in the championship showdown. Byron and Larson will represent Hendrick Motorsports, while Hamlin and Briscoe carry the hopes of Joe Gibbs Racing. Each driver will navigate a full field of competitors, with only one ultimately claiming the championship.
Statistical Leaders and Past Champions
The contenders bring impressive credentials to the table. Denny Hamlin boasts the most wins in 2025,while Chase Briscoe leads in pole positions and top-five finishes. William Byron dominated in laps led throughout the year, and Kyle Larson secured the second-most top-10s and the second-most laps led. Notably,Larson is the only driver in the final four with a previous Cup Series championship victory.
Byron is also aiming for a historic achievement, attempting to become the first driver as Jimmie Johnson in 2013 to win both the Daytona 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series championship in the same year.
Race details and Viewing Information
The 2025 NASCAR Championship race is scheduled to begin at approximately 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 2nd, from Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. The 312-lap,312-mile race will be broadcast nationally on NBC and live-streamed via Peacock,HBO Max,and fubo.
- Date: Sunday, November 2nd
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Phoenix Raceway (1-mile oval), Avondale, Arizona
- Length: 312 laps / 312 miles
- TV Coverage
Why: The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship is contested by the top four drivers remaining after a 10-race playoff series. Who: William Byron, Kyle larson, Denny Hamlin, and Chase Briscoe are the final four. What: They will compete in a winner-take-all race at phoenix Raceway to determine the champion. How did it end?: kyle Larson won the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship, securing his first title after a dominant performance at Phoenix Raceway. He led 156 of the 312 laps, overcoming a late-race challenge from Denny Hamlin to claim the Bill France Trophy. Hamlin finished second, followed by Byron and Briscoe.
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