It’s Championship Weekend in NASCAR! 🏆
On this week’s Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphy and Toby Christie break down William Byron’s total domination at Martinsville Speedway, where he led more than 300 laps to punch his ticket to the Championship 4. They recap Ryan Blaney’s near-miss, discuss momentum heading into Phoenix, and analyze how this weekend could mark the final race under NASCAR’s current playoff format.
Championship 4 Lineup:
🏎️ William Byron
🏎️ Chase Briscoe
🏎️ Denny Hamlin
🏎️ Kyle Larson
The guys preview the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway, share what to expect from all three series finales, and react to NASCAR’s playoff format rumors for 2026 and beyond.
Also in this episode:
Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Sportsbook gives you the final fantasy picks of the year — Hamlin, Blaney, and Byron are all strong plays for Phoenix.
Truck & Xfinity headlines: Stefan Parsons gets a big Truck Series shot, Tricon Garage extends with Toyota, and the future of Corey Heim.
Todd Gilliland and Ryan Preece finish the season strong, building momentum for 2026.
Kerry reflects on The Final Lap Daily Radio Show’s incredible 23-year run as it nears its final broadcast.
🎧 It’s the end of an era and the start of a new one. Celebrate Championship Weekend and 23 years of NASCAR coverage with The Final Lap Weekly crew!
