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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 13: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Open Road Sweeps Chevrolet, Justin Haley, driver of the #7 NationsGuard Chevrolet, and Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Wendy’s Breakfast Baconator Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The New Hampshire Motor Speedway<\/a> had a death moment in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Playoffs. Ryan Blaney<\/a> won the Mobil 1 301 and stole the streak of Joe Gibbs Racing.<\/p>\n He won to become the first man to lock his spot in the Round of 8. Blaney being at points scares this round. Now he can simply laser-target the rest of the races and prepare to fight in the championship.<\/p>\n Hendrick Motorsports Drivers Stay Strong<\/p>\n Blaney may have won, but Hendrick Motorsports<\/a> drivers are still strong. William Byron<\/a> and Kyle Larson<\/a> keep finishing well. Their steady runs show why Hendrick is one of the best teams.<\/p>\n Chase Elliott<\/a> is also in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Playoffs. His spot is not as safe, but he is still above the line. With three Hendrick drivers in the mix, the team is in a strong position for the next races.<\/p>\n 2025 NASCAR Cup Playoffs Standings<\/p>\n Here is the list of drivers in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Playoffs after New Hampshire<\/a>:<\/p>\n Ryan Blaney<\/p>\n William Byron<\/p>\n Kyle Larson<\/p>\n Christopher Bell<\/p>\n Denny Hamlin<\/p>\n Joey Logano<\/p>\n Chase Elliott<\/p>\n Chase Briscoe<\/p>\n Ross Chastain<\/p>\n Austin Cindric<\/p>\n Tyler Reddick<\/p>\n Bubba Wallace<\/p>\n The top eight drivers are in good spots to move on. The rest must do better in the next two races if they want to stay alive.<\/p>\n Kansas and Charlotte on the Horizon<\/p>\n The next two races will be key. Kansas Speedway<\/a> comes on September 28. After that, the Charlotte Roval<\/a> is set for October 6. Kansas is fast and close. The Roval is harder. It mixes road turns and oval racing. This race often changes the playoffs in big ways. One mistake there could end a driver\u2019s run.<\/p>\n Drivers Facing Pressure<\/p>\n Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Tyler Reddick, and Bubba Wallace are now below the line. For them, the goal is clear: win or score big points. Without that, they will be out after Charlotte.<\/p>\n But even drivers above the line are not fully safe. One bad race could drop them down fast. That is why Blaney\u2019s win means so much. He can now relax and prepare while others fight to stay in.<\/p>\n The 2025 NASCAR playoffs are getting more intense. Blaney\u2019s win at New Hampshire gave him a big boost. Byron, Larson, Hamlin, and Bell are still chasing hard. With Kansas and the Roval ahead, fans should expect drama. A strong finish can keep a season alive, but one mistake can end it all.<\/p>\n 2025 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES PLAYOFF STANDINGS<\/p>\n The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings after New Hampshire are led by Connor Zilisch from JR Motorsports, who holds an 85-point lead over the cutoff. Justin Allgaier, also from JR Motorsports, sits second with a 53-point advantage.<\/p>\n Sam Mayer<\/a> of Haas Factory Team is third, 35 points above the cutoff. Other drivers above the cutoff include Carson Kvapil (+16), Harrison Burton (+9), Brandon Jones (+8), Sheldon Creed (+7), and Taylor Gray (+3), all fighting to advance.<\/p>\n Below the cutoff line are Nick Sanchez and Jesse Love, both 3 points below, Austin Hill (-16), and Sammy Smith (-24). Four drivers will be eliminated after the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on October 4.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDogli Wilberforce<\/a> is a sports writer who covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. With bylines at Total Apex Sports and Last Word on Sports, Wilberforce has built a reputation for delivering timely, engaging coverage that blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Wilberforce has covered everything from major football transfers to fight-night drama, bringing readers the insight and context behind the headlines. 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