Kyle Larson put NASCAR in a tough spot, ultimately granting him a waiver to remain playoff-eligible after missing the Coca-Cola 600. Of course, Larson was in Indianapolis in the Indy 500, racing in that event after a rain delay instead of his full-time gig in the Cup Series.

Here are five who stand out entering the 2025 NASCAR Cup season and what they could achieve this year. He reached the final eight in the Cup playoffs in 2020 and followed that by winning a career-high four races in 2021. But Bowman hasn’t been able to duplicate those successes since.

Kyle Larson is now a three-time Chili Bowl winner thanks to his perseverance through a wild main event Saturday night.

NASCAR's stricter 2025 waiver rule, which penalizes drivers missing races for non-medical reasons by forfeiting all playoff points, has sparked debate.

Going into 2025, there’s no reason to think Larson won’t be a frequent visitor to Victory Lane. One of the biggest reasons for Larson’s status as a perennial contender? Crew chief Cliff Daniels, a man whose motivational speeches could rival the likes of Winston Churchill and Teddy Roosevelt.

Kyle Busch, one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, has shared his disappointment following his performance in the Chili Bowl Nationals. Although renowned for his achievements in NASCAR as a two-time Cup Series champion, Busch is fairly new to the world of midget car racing.

NASCAR waited until week's end to unload some important rules changes. And Kyle Larson's Indy-Charlotte double needs a clean Doppler.

Kyle Larson led all 40 laps from the pole to win his third Chili Bowl Nationals midget car event Saturday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “I love being back here,” Larson said on the FloRacing broadcast.

NASCAR star Kyle Larson raced to another Chili Bowl victory Saturday evening in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Larson’s win came in the biggest event of the season for the midget cars.

For better or worse, Kyle Larson's busy schedule during the 2024 season inspired NASCAR to make a change to its rules.

Multiple NASCAR drivers are testing their dirt-racing skills at the 2025 Chili Bowl. Here are the results of their efforts in Tulsa.