The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season was packed with unforgettable highlights. From exhilarating wins to heartbreaking defeats, the season was full of high stakes, intense crashes, and nonstop excitement on the track. Here are the top 10 moments that stood out:
10. Bowman Gray’s dramatic comeback marked an emotional return, culminating in an Elliott victory.
9. Ryan Preece flipped spectacularly at Daytona during the 500-mile race but escaped injury, prompting NASCAR to require a safety flap on the A post to prevent cars from going airborne.
8. Denny Hamlin embraced a villainous persona after his Martinsville win, proudly displaying the “11 Against The World” flag.
7. William Byron pulled off a thrilling upset by overtaking Denny Hamlin on the final lap after a crash among the leaders, securing his second consecutive Daytona 500 win.
6. The inaugural Mexico City race featured lively drama and familiar faces, including SVG’s victory and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the heat of the action.
5. Emotions ran high at Kansas when internal conflict within Joe Gibbs Racing flared up, with Ty Gibbs clashing with teammates Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin, leading to a crash.
4. Ryan Blaney claimed a tense victory in the Daytona fall race, edging out multiple drivers desperate for a playoff spot and helping Bowman Gray secure a playoff berth.
3. The Phoenix championship was decided in a nail-biting finish where Kyle Larson’s strategic tire call helped him fend off Denny Hamlin, dramatically ending Hamlin’s title hopes.
2. Christopher Bell defeated Kyle Busch at COTA in a clean, competitive showdown, marking Bell’s third consecutive win.
1. The Kansas finale saw a surprising turn when Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace tangled, opening the door for Chase Elliott to seize victory.
This season showcased the thrilling unpredictability and fierce competition that make NASCAR so captivating. For fans, these moments not only highlight incredible driving skills but also the intense rivalries and dramatic storylines that keep the sport exciting and relevant.
