Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series Championships 2025

The NASCAR Cup Series Championship 2025 was held on November 2nd at the Phoenix Raceway. Spectators watched from the stands, infield, and camping grounds to witness who, of the four eligible, would take home the championship title. From the infield, fans could watch a concert by Jordan Davis and see all of the participating drivers before the race. By the end of the 319 laps, Penske driver Ryan Blaney took first place, but the championship title went to Hendricks Motorsports driver Kyle Larson, who ended in third place.

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Joe Gibbs Racing’s Toyota driver Denny Hamlin (11) exits pit row in attempt to keep his first place position as the race winds down during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at the Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Cory Walters/The Lumberjack

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Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver William Byron (24) heads into the dogleg corner of the track at the NASCAR Cup Series Championship on the Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Cory Walters/The Lumberjack

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Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson (5) leads the pack into the final stretch of the race at the NASCAR Cup Series Championship on the Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Cory Walters/The Lumberjack

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NASCAR Cup Series Championship winner Kyle Larson gets introduced to the fans in attendance during the opening ceremonies on the Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Cory Walters/The Lumberjack

Moving out of the pack

Joe Gibbs Racing’s Toyota driver Denny Hamlin (11) drives out of the packed track to gain an advantage during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at the Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Colin Osuna/The Lumberjack

Full Bleachers

NASCAR attendees watch the NASCAR Cup Series Championship begin at the Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Colin Osuna/The Lumberjack

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Hendrix Motorsports driver Kyle Larson completes the second turn during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Landon Johnson/The Lumberjack

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Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson lifts the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Landon Johnson/The Lumberjack

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A fan records the post-race celebrations of Kyle Larson and his team after winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Kelby Foutz/The Lumberjack

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Joe Gibbs Racing’s Toyota driver Denny Hamlin (11) speeds past the start/finish line at the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Kelby Foutz/ The Lumberjack

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Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolet driver Kyle Larson (5) heads towards turn one at the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Kelby Foutz/ The Lumberjack

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NASCAR attendees watch the NASCAR Cup Series Championships from the stands at the Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Kelby Foutz/The Lumberjack

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Singer Jordan Davis performs before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Kelby Foutz/The Lumberjack

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Racers who qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series championships stand on stage and greet crowds before the start of the race at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Kelby Foutz/The Lumberjack

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NASCAR racers come around the bend of a turn at the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, Nov. 2. Kelby Foutz/The Lumberjack