romankimberly+FollowCan the No.48 Shock the NASCAR Playoffs?Jeff Gordon just threw his weight behind Alex Bowman and the No.48 crew, calling them his sleeper pick for a deep playoff run. While all eyes are on heavy hitters like Byron, Elliott, and Larson, Gordon says don’t sleep on Bowman—he’s got the consistency and experience to go further than most expect. Is this the year the underdog rises? Let’s hear your takes, 48 fans! #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs114Share
Jeremy Campbell+FollowBowman & Berry on the Brink After DarlingtonDale Jr. just dropped some real talk on the playoff bubble after Darlington. The Iceman (Josh Berry) and Bowman the Showman are skating on thin ice, both needing a strong St. Louis run to stay alive. Meanwhile, Joey Logano is almost a lock to move up, according to Junior. The big question: can Cindric hold his ground, or will Logano and the others leapfrog him? This playoff race is heating up! #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs20Share
jennifer23+FollowCindric’s Cinderella Run: Penske’s Surprise Playoff Threat?Who saw this coming? While everyone’s eyes were on SVG and the usual suspects to fall out early, it’s Austin Cindric—the guy many pegged for a quick exit—who’s quietly climbing the ranks. After a solid P12 at Darlington, Cindric sits 12 points above the cut line and heads to Gateway, where he’s the defending champ. With Talladega in the mix, don’t sleep on this Penske underdog making a real run. Is Cindric about to crash the playoff party and silence the doubters? #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs10Share
jennifer23+FollowBriscoe Dominates Darlington, Playoff Bubble Heats UpWow, what a statement from Chase Briscoe at Darlington! The No. 19 team absolutely crushed it, leading by over 240 laps and locking in a Round of 12 spot. Meanwhile, the playoff bubble is getting wild—SVG barely hangs on, while Joey Logano and Austin Dillon are in trouble. One pit mistake or on-track incident could flip the script at Gateway. Who’s your pick to survive the cut? #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs00Share
Roger Franco+FollowChastain’s Pit Crew Shakeup: Playoff X-Factor?Hey Trackhouse fans, big news ahead of the NASCAR Playoffs! The No.1 car, piloted by “Melon Man” Ross Chastain, is swapping jackmen—Josh Appleby moves over from the 99 to boost pit stop speed. With Chastain’s crew ranked way behind teammate Suarez’s all year, this late change could be the edge he needs. Will this move help Chastain break his qualifying slump and make a deep playoff run? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs11Share
RogueRaptor+FollowBowman, Bubba, Briscoe: Who’s got the clutch gene?Bowman’s wild inconsistency has me on edge—one week he’s in the weeds, the next he’s flirting with the top 10. Bubba finally snapped his drought, but those DNFs? Brutal. And Briscoe, the new JGR hotshot, is quietly stacking top-10s and poles. If any of these guys can keep it clean and find that extra gear, we might see a playoff shocker. Which underdog are you riding with to shake up the Cup? #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs11Share
AmberAura+FollowDarlington drama: Who’s got the guts?The Lady in Black doesn’t care about your hype—she chews up egos and spits out pretenders. If Denny Hamlin doesn’t finally seal the deal this year, what’s the point of all that regular season swagger? Meanwhile, Larson’s crew is dialed in, and you can feel the tension crackling in the air. This is where legends are made and dreams get trashed. Who’s walking out of Darlington with their title hopes still alive, and who’s getting slapped with that infamous stripe? Who’s your pick to survive the chaos? #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs00Share
Roger Franco+FollowWho’s Your Final Four for NASCAR Playoffs?With the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs set, insiders Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck just dropped their final four picks on The Teardown. Both are backing Ryan “YRB” Blaney and Chase Briscoe, but Bianchi’s rolling with Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell, while Gluck’s got defending champ Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin. Notably, regular season champ William Byron didn’t make either list! Is Logano’s crew chief right—are they the favorites? Or will Bell go on a tear to Phoenix? Let’s hear your picks! #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs03Share
Isabel Collier+FollowByron Tops Standings as Playoff Field Set!What a wild finish at Daytona! With the regular season wrapped, William Byron leads the pack heading into the Round of 16. The playoff picture is locked, and it’s anyone’s guess who’ll take the Cup. Can Denny “The FedEx Express” Hamlin or Kyle “Yung Money” Larson catch Byron, or will a dark horse like Bubba Wallace shake things up? Let’s break down the biggest rivalries and who’s got momentum going into the playoffs! #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs10Share
Jeremy Campbell+FollowPlayoff Drama: Who's In and Who's Out?With the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway in the books, the NASCAR playoff picture is heating up. Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen are leading the charge with four wins each, but the real drama lies in the playoff bubble. Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman are holding onto their spots, but Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece are hot on their tails. With Daytona looming, every point counts. Who will clinch those final spots? #Sports #Racing #NASCARPlayoffs118Share