2025 NASCAR Cup Series

The season will end with the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 2.

[1] In addition, the season will mark the debut of NASCAR's in-season tournament.

Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing, which have four charters each, are grandfathered in the new agreement.

[7] Joey Logano of Team Penske will enter the season as the defending 2024 NASCAR Cup Series champion.

O  Oval track R  Road course S  Street course Exhibition: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium Chase Elliott secured the pole position for the 200-lap race featuring a 23-car field with notable drivers such as Austin Dillon, Zane Smith, and Ty Gibbs failing to qualify.

[151] Daytona Speedweeks In Daytona 500 qualifying, Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing scored the pole and was joined on the front row by Austin Cindric of Team Penske.