But as long as we're stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.

Is it time for anyone who doesn’t drive for JGR or 23XI to hit the panic button? Absolutely not. It is time for some teams to be realistic, though.

From 1985 to 2024, seven drivers had managed to lead more than 200 laps in a Southern 500, but only one of them went on to win: Kevin Harvick in 2014.

Queen was victorious at DuQuoin for the sixth time this season, but how did the other contenders fare in the Frontstretch ARCA Power Rankings?

Sunday night (Aug. 31) marked the beginning of the playoffs for the NASCAR Cup Series. This year, Darlington Raceway marked the start as opposed to the finish of the regular season.

In very similar situations in 2022 and 2024, Cindric punched above his weight in the postseason and is poised to do so again.