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With six races until the regular-season, the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff battle is destined to produce some fireworks, as several drivers fight for four spots.

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Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) gets airborne and crashes alongside Erik Jones (43) and Daniel Suarez (99) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Josh Berry's No. 21 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang Dark Horse that will run this weekend at Dover Motor Speeedway.

Jake Finch, shown here at Phoenix Raceway in 2024, will compete in his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Dover Motor Speedway.

Jul 13, 2025; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) celebrates after winning the NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, (L) and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, walk the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on July 12, 2025 in Sonoma, California.

SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Quad Lock Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on July 11, 2025, in Sonoma, California.

A faulty clutch for William Byron on lap 1 of last weekend's Grant Park 165 has put the Hendrick Motorsports driver perilously close to losing his grasp on the regular-season point lead, which he's had for the majority of the season.

Christian Horner is done at Red Bull after two decades with the team.