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NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Picks, Preview, and Odds (Nov 2)
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Just four drivers remain in contention for the biggest prize of them all, and this weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series champion for 2025 will be crowned. Phoenix Raceway will host the season-ending NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, but which driver will end the campaign with the ultimate honor?
Event Information
| Stat | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, November 2, 2025. 3:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Phoenix Raceway, Arizona |
| How to Watch | NBC |
| First Held | 2004 |
| Tournament Records | Greg Biffle (3) |
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Odds
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Denny Hamlin | +300 |
| William Byron | +400 |
| Kyle Larson | +500 |
| Chase Briscoe | +600 |
| Ryan Blaney | +650 |
| Christopher Bell | +900 |
| Other Selections | +1200 & Bigger |
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Recent Winners
| Year | Winning Driver |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Joey Logano |
| 2023 | Ross Chastain |
| 2022 | Joey Logano |
| 2021 | Kyle Larson |
| 2020 | Chase Elliott |
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Event Preview
A thrilling end to the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is set for this weekend, as the Drivers’ Championship will be determined in Arizona. Four drivers remain in contention for the top prize in the sport, with Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell exiting contention at last weekend’s Xfinity 500.
Chase Briscoe could be the in-form driver in the field after maintaining his charge to glory throughout the playoffs. Briscoe has finished outside of the top ten in just two of the last nine races, but he will need to pick himself up after finishing 37th last weekend.
Denny Hamlin and William Byron will also still be in contention. The latter ended a poor sequence of results by winning the Xfinity 500 last weekend. That success means that he remains in contention for an unlikely Daytona 500-NASCAR Cup Series double in 2025.
Kyle Larson rounds off the championship four. The former champion has been quietly going under the radar throughout the playoffs, finishing in the top five in three of the last four races. He has also achieved five top-ten finishes in his last six starts.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Picks
A thrilling final race of the season is set for this Sunday. Byron brings the standout form to the table, and that momentum could prove crucial in his battle to win the Cup Series Championship for the first time.
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