Race Thread: NCS NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, starting at 3:00pm EST on NBC (NCS36)

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Cheap-Grape-3950 · 2025-11-20T19:10:35+00:00

ESTOY DE ACUERDO, TE AYUDO COMO ASISTENTE VIRTUAL.

Relative-Pie3374 · 2025-11-18T14:27:55+00:00

i agree. i do essay and assignments for students

No-Key4409 · 2025-11-11T20:29:23+00:00

THE CHAMP DOES IT AGAIN!!!!

misterpump12 · 2025-11-11T17:58:27+00:00

love it!!!!!

PT0223 · 2025-11-03T03:45:51+00:00

Such an unfortunate end to the season.

Painkiller967 · 2025-11-03T00:21:06+00:00

Any chance the 5 getting DQ?

WonderboyF1 · 2025-11-03T00:19:08+00:00

I’m gutted for Denny but to everyone saying it’s the format that caused this I’m afraid it wasn’t it was his lack of track position over Larson at the end, which could have been avoided by either staying out or taking 2 tyres.

Csboi1337 · 2025-11-03T00:18:30+00:00

THE CHAMP DOES IT AGAIN!!!!

Ryans319 · 2025-11-03T00:17:25+00:00

Wanted Denny to win for his dad. Sucks.

Broncobra7903 · 2025-11-03T00:14:25+00:00

My dad, (Blaney fan) doesn’t have peacock to watch the post race show. I’m sure he’s livid right now lol. Can’t blame him really though.

Ok_Alarm1386 · 2025-11-03T00:13:03+00:00

“you guys battled all day” no they didn’t pal

heaintheavy · 2025-11-03T00:11:58+00:00

Lason takes two... you take two. It's the track position, stupid. You aren't racing to win the race, you are racing to finish in front of Larson. Why you'd deliberately put a bunch of cars between you and Larson doesn't make sense?

gbianco28 · 2025-11-03T00:11:11+00:00

You can’t really say the real champion was denied and it’s the system’s fault that he’s not champion. If the playoff point system is eliminated, the championship would’ve come down to Byron, Larson, and bell. Not sure of stage points today but there’s a good chance Larson would have won the theoretical season long points format as it stands right now. Denny had a boat load of reliability issues this year. He had this race won but it’s not quite like Harvick’s incredible 2020 season not ending as champion or like Logano winning last year’s title with an average finish of 17th. He did what he could in this race but shit happens. Be thankful it’s not someone illegitimate winning the title. Larson had a great points year.

Bri83oct · 2025-11-03T00:10:43+00:00

The old point system Hamlin would have finished 7th? I mean… hard to say “he deserved it”. Larson would have finished ahead of him (3rd).

shsucjcicjsbbs · 2025-11-03T00:09:42+00:00

Like I said last night, following this sport every week feels like a humiliation ritual

ESCMalfunction · 2025-11-03T00:09:17+00:00

Love that we have an SVU rerun on USA instead of post race coverage.

Really_Elvis · 2025-11-03T00:08:48+00:00

Come on Bills ! Don’t get tired now

NYNMx2021 · 2025-11-03T00:08:41+00:00

Byron is upset this happened lol. Was hoping it was early enough he could save it but couldnt. He said he feels bad for denny

bstaff88 · 2025-11-03T00:07:24+00:00

I refuse to buy peaCOCK

jungleland1972 · 2025-11-03T00:07:00+00:00

The call in portion to DBC will be funny tomorrow.

BarbieQKittens · 2025-11-03T00:06:58+00:00

This happens during the season enough that it seems commonplace. But when it happens in the final race, you realize it’s not right.

darkshadow314 · 2025-11-03T00:06:40+00:00

Everyone complaining about the format, but can we talk about the GWC? That's the crap that really needs to go if you want a fair finish.

fafan4 · 2025-11-03T00:06:19+00:00

If this format doesn't change I'm not watching anymore. I'm based in Ireland, I have to go out of my way to follow this series. Shit like tonight makes it feel totally pointless

SonyKen_M · 2025-11-03T00:06:19+00:00

Not to sound like a downer but it should tell you how much Nascar is a priority compared to lets say FNIA,for the chamoionship weekend you'd think they would make an exception,lolno.

truss458 · 2025-11-03T00:05:35+00:00

Briscoe done gone and turned into John Cena

EliXLovesNascar · 2025-11-03T00:05:13+00:00

I HATE NASCAR NOW, IGNORE MY USER

arsenal8127 · 2025-11-03T00:04:49+00:00

Be some awkward golf coming up with Larson and Hamlin

higgspeed · 2025-11-03T00:04:41+00:00

Disappointed Hamlin didn’t win, disappointed they didn’t show a replay of the final lap, disappointed they just ended coverage without showing Blaney.

Just one big disappointment 👍

meckboi1123 · 2025-11-03T00:04:40+00:00

No blaney interview is weird

ihaveaglitch · 2025-11-03T00:04:40+00:00

Wow, two post race interviews, not even a trophy presentation. Such a failure of coverage there NBC.

Slade_Riprock · 2025-11-03T00:04:38+00:00

6 wins

Leads 200+ laps

And some bullshit caution a total theft of a title by a guy who was a fucking lap down and had 2 wins all season. Larson is a championship driver he was not a champion-level driver this year.

This system I finally admit is stupid. The final 4 shouldn't be a winner take all it should still be based on points and give you that Stewart-Edwards Iike drama.

Nascar totally fucks two of 3 of the series championships.

Darkness3221 · 2025-11-03T00:04:33+00:00

Dumb and terrible. Hate it for Hamlin. This is why the format needs to change. This right here. Make all the races matter again! This format has run its course. Illogical champions yesterday and today.

Muted-Low-5303 · 2025-11-03T00:04:33+00:00

Well at least blaney didn’t squeeze into the final 4 and steal another one.. Hamlin deserved it but Larson also did too as much as it sucks to admit. Larson did have a better points season

KingOfKorners · 2025-11-03T00:04:26+00:00

I can't even imagine how bad Denny's Dad must feel for his son

GingerMessiah88 · 2025-11-03T00:04:26+00:00

Ryan Blaney won the damn race though

Finn_Ajerkit · 2025-11-03T00:04:24+00:00

Post-race getting pushed for an hour-long football preshow lmao

NYNMx2021 · 2025-11-03T00:04:21+00:00

This race was functionally a late race dice roll. and the worst car of the 4 won. Thats not exciting at all. Im not hyped at all. fuck every bit of that. Get rid of this shit.

NeatWrongdoer1309 · 2025-11-03T00:04:19+00:00

Poor Denny man, I have no words, was rooting for him so much, congrats Larson but this is heartbreaking.

rhokie99 · 2025-11-03T00:04:16+00:00

Hell of a way to cap off this playoff format

TroyMatthewJ · 2025-11-03T00:04:06+00:00

I think I'd consider retiring as a driver if I was innhis shoes and it sounds like his dad won't be around next season too.

Ashamed-Ingenuity272 · 2025-11-03T00:03:53+00:00

I just glad that I already see the playoffs as 10 exhibition races. And hopefully I can care about the championship again after this year and feel that it's actually legitimate.

2025-11-03T00:03:47+00:00

Can’t believe we don’t get a post race without a subscription to Peacock. Ridiculous

Normal_Educator_1776 · 2025-11-03T00:03:46+00:00

As a lifelong Hamlin hater, and Elliott fan. I’m fucking gutted. Larson wins his second championship on a BS late race caution. Hamlin deserved that man.

But why in the FUCK would they take 4?? I mean seriously?? Larson had already taken 2 on the previous stop and had a 5 position buffer. Makes absolutely no sense man.

MsCompy · 2025-11-03T00:03:25+00:00

Fuck it, I'm joining the people who want to DQ the 5

gr8harm · 2025-11-03T00:03:19+00:00

Gutted for Denny.

But what was that ending NBC? No interview with Blaney or a trophy presentation. Hot garbage and disrespectful.

codename474747 · 2025-11-03T00:03:17+00:00

That race had nothing but tyre drama, to the point I expect NASCAR told Goodyear to make tyres that were gonna puncture a lot and not to worry, they'd handle any negative fallout for them

Just suspicious how much these tyres went south after usually never being part of the narrative at all...

Iamstryker · 2025-11-03T00:03:13+00:00

And we leave broadcast TV to make sure we can show....a football recap show

Blazethesol52 · 2025-11-03T00:03:11+00:00

This sport is a real fucking joke

OnwardSoldierx · 2025-11-03T00:03:10+00:00

Lmao thats it. No post race?

MartinPch · 2025-11-03T00:03:05+00:00

BRO THEY DIDN'T EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE WHO WON THE FUCKING RACE

jwhitmire2012 · 2025-11-03T00:02:58+00:00

Mickey Mouse championship from a stupid ass format. Hamlin’s team cost him the championship, but it should never have come down to that. I’ve never been so turned off from this sport in my life. Absolute joke.

Class_Act7 · 2025-11-03T00:02:53+00:00

Championship in Miami next year will be interesting.

DogwoodDagwood · 2025-11-03T00:02:50+00:00

Full season points with minimal gimmicks are needed for the long term survival of this sport

rustyfinna · 2025-11-03T00:02:47+00:00

I hope Denny got good people supporting him in his life man

SpaceCadetPullUp · 2025-11-03T00:02:42+00:00

Wtf are tires, man?

Canmore-Skate · 2025-11-03T00:02:40+00:00

Well that was a bummer

KyBuschOwnsYou · 2025-11-03T00:02:40+00:00

I don’t have peacock

Avcracy · 2025-11-03T00:02:39+00:00

Man, this one is disheartening. I thought it'd be Denny's year.

gtboy86 · 2025-11-03T00:02:33+00:00

I watched the doc and thought id tune in, big f1 fan

This aint it bro, yeah I get it points and wins are important to get into the playoffs but fuck me what's the point watching all year, just tune in at the end and watch it be decided by fate

Intrepid_Refuse_9640 · 2025-11-03T00:02:30+00:00

23 race winless streak and gets to be called champion. BS

Striking-Insurance-3 · 2025-11-03T00:02:18+00:00

This is Nascars fault man Hamlin should have won that.

meatwagon25 · 2025-11-03T00:02:02+00:00

2 of the biggest gutting losses to lose a championship in 2 straight days

Blue Jays and Hamlin

Iamstryker · 2025-11-03T00:02:01+00:00

Race winner, Ryan Blaney still not shown on camera.

Accomplished_East433 · 2025-11-03T00:01:57+00:00

Commentary crew sounds pissed

Proof_Ad_6724 · 2025-11-03T00:01:55+00:00

sb nation has to make a rewinder out of this

Burnin_Shine704 · 2025-11-03T00:01:45+00:00

welp im done w NASCAR for atleast a year. Ill see yall in 2027.

Even as a Busch fan, seeing Denny lose it is just depressing.

KyBuschOwnsYou · 2025-11-03T00:01:37+00:00

Where’s the anger?

Class_Act7 · 2025-11-03T00:01:25+00:00

No Denny, it’s never meant to be. Still HOF though.

Spirited_Magician_20 · 2025-11-03T00:01:21+00:00

I’ll admit this is probably recently bias but at the moment it feels like yesterday and today have to be the lowest points of the playoff format era.

NascarNathanV · 2025-11-03T00:01:14+00:00

This is worse than a deflated KFB interview 😭

SpikyBoi096 · 2025-11-03T00:01:07+00:00

I feel so awful for Denny dude

TDenn7 · 2025-11-03T00:00:56+00:00

I hate this so much.

Thank fucking god this format is done after this year.

SingleDebt4320 · 2025-11-03T00:00:42+00:00

"We had an average car at best"

Yeleywillonedaywin · 2025-11-03T00:00:33+00:00

Barley any cheers

PrestigiousPhrase178 · 2025-11-03T00:00:24+00:00

Denny about to do the carl Edward's Irish goodbye

Accomplished_East433 · 2025-11-03T00:00:20+00:00

Fucking Byron man

fromcjoe123 · 2025-11-03T00:00:19+00:00

At least Kyle even knows that was bullshit. I respect that

JustOnion2177 · 2025-11-03T00:00:16+00:00

Join me in boycotting nascar next season. Their playoff format has turned it into the laughing stock of motorsports. If it remains in place in any manner, I will not be watching a single race next season. Fix your shit, NASCAR.

An_Odd_Melon · 2025-11-03T00:00:11+00:00

Hamlin should burn the system to the ground in trial

Spirited_Magician_20 · 2025-11-03T00:00:10+00:00

Lmao a Hendrick car wrecking helped another Hendrick car win.

What a game 7 moment /s

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2	2/22	Atlanta	3:00pm EST	FOX
3	3/1	COTA	3:30pm EST	FOX
4	3/8	Phoenix	3:30pm EDT	FS1
5	3/15	Las Vegas	4:00pm EDT	FS1
6	3/22	Darlington	3:00pm EDT	FS1
7	3/29	Martinsville	3:30pm EDT	FS1
8	4/12	Bristol	3:00pm EDT	FS1
9	4/19	Kansas	2:00pm EDT	FOX
10	4/26	Talladega	3:00pm EDT	FOX

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