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Denny Hamlin’s Pocono Win Confirmed After Clean Post‑Race Inspection

The cleared victory narrows the regular‑season points gap, extends Hamlin’s three‑race streak, and sends the Cup Series to San Diego with momentum.

Drivers Back NASCAR's Return to Points-Based Chase, Warn of Higher Early-Season Stakes

NASCAR Sets Monday Announcement on 2026 Championship Format

Larson’s Two-Tire Call Wins Cup Title as Hamlin Grapples With Loss, NASCAR Weighs Playoff Change

Hamlin on Pole as Gibbs–Hendrick Duel Sets Up Cup Title Decider at Phoenix

Hamlin, Larson, Byron and Briscoe Set for Phoenix Winner-Take-All Cup Finale

Byron Wins Martinsville to Clinch Championship 4, Larson Takes Final Berth

Martinsville to Set Final Championship 4 as JGR Eyes Defense Against Penske

Chase Briscoe’s Overtime Talladega Win Clinches Championship 4 Berth, Giving JGR Two

Keselowski Renews Call for 36‑Race Championship as NASCAR Reviews Playoff Overhaul

Gio Ruggiero Converts Pole to First Truck Win at Talladega in TRICON 1-2

Hamlin’s Vegas Win Locks Championship 4 Spot, Tilts Playoff Stakes

Denny Hamlin Clinches Championship 4 With 60th Win in Las Vegas

NASCAR Confirms Playoff Overhaul, Will Reveal New Format After 2025 Season

Round of 8 Opens in Las Vegas as Drivers Race to Clinch Championship 4 Spots

Larson Admits Error in Blaney Spin at Gateway Ahead of Bristol Finale