2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Update: Briscoe Leads the Pack After Darlington Victory
NASCAR recently held a race at Darlington Raceway, where Chase Briscoe emerged victorious in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs opener. The Playoffs consist of three races, with four out of the 16 drivers facing elimination after the Bristol race. The current standings after the Darlington event show Briscoe leading the pack with one win, followed by Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson. The upcoming races include the World Wide Technology Raceway, Bristol Motor Speedway, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway, with four drivers set to be eliminated at each stage until the final showdown at Phoenix Raceway on November 2, 2025.