Denny Hamlin Favored for Phoenix
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Kyle Larson won the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship on Nov. 2 at Phoenix. Here are our winners and losers from the race.
NASCAR insiders say Denny Hamlin pit strategy at Phoenix was justified, defending four-tire call despite scrutiny after Hamlin's title loss.
The 2025 NASCAR season culminated in a dramatic, three-day Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway, delivering high-stakes finishes and emotional turmoil across all three national series. The action began on Friday with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series finale,
NASCAR fans were furious on Sunday after Denny Hamlin lost the Cup Series championship to Kyle Larson on what they felt was an unfair circumstance. Hamlin
Kyle Larson stood tall at the end of the Championship 4 in Phoenix last Sunday, clinching his second title, which came at the cost of heartbreak for Denny Hamlin.
Heading into Sunday’s finale at Phoenix Raceway, Denny Hamlin was in prime position to finally break through for the coveted title. He claimed the pole position for the 2025 Championship Race, putting himself in the driver’s seat to end a long-standing quest.