Both Joey Logano and his crew chief Paul Wolfe have nothing to say to critics who say their latest Cup championship somehow isn't legit because of the Playoff format. Plus Kyle Busch on NASCAR meeting concerning race manipulation and Tyler Reddick is already thinking 2025.

The Cup Series Playoff and newly crowned champion Joey Logano are facing a firestorm of criticism but the Team Penske driver defends the format and how he took his third title. Plus former champ Martin Truex, Jr. after ending his full-time driving career.

Making history for himself and his team owner Roger Penske, Joey Logano won the season-finale at Phoenix to grab another Cup Series Championships. Also hear the other members of the final four who came home top-six Ryan Blaney, William Byron, and Tyler Reddick.

As the final four gets ready for the Cup Series Championship Race in Phoenix, Joey Logano explains why he may be the favorite while a fully bearded Ryan Blaney looks to go back-to-back, why William Byron considers himself the underdog and Tyler Reddick on trying to fulfill a lifelong dream.

With Roger Penske having two bullets to shoot for a third straight Cup title, Joey Logano talks about extra time to get ready and Ryan Blaney on lessons learned a year ago. Plus Jeff Gordon hoping Hendrick Motorsports can win 15th championship and Martin Truex, Jr. on closing out full-time career.

Interviews with Joey Logano (1:30); Ryan Blaney (7:00); Tyler Reddick (13:00); William Byron (17:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.Autor: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Michael Jordan

Wanting to uphold integrity of the sport NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer on why they hammered the teams of Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon, and Bubba Wallace following Martinsville with Denny Hamlin making clear Toyota was not involved with anything that happened.

Hear from Michael Jordan and attorney Jeffrey Kessler following Monday's court hearing concerning anti-trust lawsuit being brought against NASCAR. Plus Jeff Gordon on Chevy driver help given to William Byron at Martinsville and Christopher Bell not bitter at missing the Championship Four.

Having to win Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway to make Championship Four Ryan Blaney did just that with William Byron getting the final spot on points but only after Christopher Bell penalized. Hear why from NASCAR's Elton Sawyer. Plus Chase Elliott after his near miss.

The Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway will decide the final two spots in the final four and Christopher Bell believes we could see another winner come from below the cut line and that could be Chase Elliott. Plus bubble boy William Byron and we find out where Ryan Blaney put his grandfather clock trophy from a year ago.…

Working to handle the pressure Ryan Blaney looking to win Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway for the second year in a row to make Championship Four but Denny Hamlin hoping this time luck is on his side. Plus Tyler Reddick on the problem of passing on the "paper clip"

In the Playoff William Byron has reeled off five straight top-10s, which he says is not easy in Next Gen era. Plus Kyle Busch on trying to keep his winning streak alive and Michael McDowell has a couple of interesting ideas as to where to run championship race besides Phoenix.

Needing to win at Martinsville this week to make Championship Four Chase Elliott on what it takes to do that. Plus Tyler Reddick on how his boss Michael Jordan felt about his Homestead heroics and Alex Bowman wondering "what if" but still digging.

Hitting a walk off home run at Homestead Tyler Reddick rallied to win and take away a guaranteed spot in the Championship Four from Ryan Blaney. Plus Kyle Larson kicking himself for a bold move that didn't work with teammate Chase Elliott frustrated and satisfied after a potential win slipped away.

As the Rodney Dangerfield of NASCAR racing, Christopher Bell unbothered he's off most people's radar. Plus Kyle Larson's Playoff racing mindset, Denny Hamlin on his chances to make final four on points and Martin Truex, Jr. hoping for another win at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

No winning driver has flown under the radar more than Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson admits even he forgets sometimes about CBell. Plus Todd Gilliland admits lawsuit against NASCAR has left Front Row Motorsports in an awkward position and Denny Hamlin asked if it would be weird for him to win championship after 23XI Racing also sued the sanctioni…

Hendrick’s record-breaking success at Martinsville and why the track is so intertwined with the team’s narrative arc (1:00); Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels on why last year’s victory meant so much (5:00); Chase Elliott’s unique perspective (8:00); revisiting the tragic events of Oct. 24, 2004 (10:00); the aftermath in Atlanta five days la…

Time is running out but Kyle Busch says he's not putting extra pressure on himself to keep his winning streak alive. Plus Chase Elliott believes he, and anyone else, left in Playoff capable of making Phoenix and hear a fun Las Vegas finish over Joey Logano radio.

In winning at Las Vegas for the fourth time Joey Logano set a Cup Series Playoff record while a bummed Christopher Bell had to be satisfied with being way above the cut line and hear why the cell phone of Alex Bowman wound up at the bottom of his pool.

With PRN's Doug Rice making his final call Joey Logano has climbed out of a Playoff grave in Las Vegas to have new life and laugh his way into the championship four after winning South Point 400. Plus hear from a frustrated Christopher Bell and a philosophical Alex Bowman.

South Point 400 at Las Vegas one of the most important races in the Cup Series Playoff with Joey Logano and Kyle Larson explaining why. Christopher Bell is not only looking forward to Sunday but the other two races in round three and Kyle Busch hoping a hometown race will mean an end to his losing drought.…

With the South Point 400 kicking off round three of the Cup Series Playoff Chase Elliott hoping to run better in Las Vegas while teammate Alex Bowman looking for another Sin City win. Plus Ross Chastain on family farms surviving hurricane scares and find out when was the last time Carl Edwards did a back flip.…

On his weekly broadcast Denny Hamlin explained why 23XI Racing decided to sue NASCAR. Plus, Joey Logano hoping his reprieve will lead to another title, Brad Keselowki hoping for another Vegas victory and Kyle Larson hoping to have a fun vacation.

While many believe the toughest part of the Cup Series Playoff is yet to come Roval winner Kyle Larson feels he's already survived the toughest stretch with Christopher Bell on what it'll take to make final four. Plus a spy story and how Hall of Famer Ricky Rudd found out he was world famous.

At the end of the Bank of America Roval 400 Alex Bowman and Joey Logano flip flopped emotions after 48 DQ'ed. As to why it's explained by NASCAR's Brad Moran. Plus hear from winner Kyle Larson, comeback Tyler Reddick along with a happy driver and owner Denny Hamlin.

The Cup Series Playoff second round cut off race takes place this weekend on the reconfigured road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson talking about the new hot spot for the Bank of America Roval 400. Plus A.J. Allmendinger on potentially doubling up and Ryan Blaney on his arithmetic strategy.…

For the 2024 Bank of America Roval 400, the redesigned Charlotte Motor Speedway road course is being treated like a completely new track by Chase Elliott and will create more chaos according to Denny Hamlin. Plus Alex Bowman has a new puppy and he got more than he bargained for.

Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “opportunity” for victories (3:30); can Steve spot how the cars can be differentiated now? (6:00); the acceptance of new technology in NASCAR and where it can head next (9:00); Steve’s ideas for helping im…

Hear from drivers Tyler Reddick and Todd Gilliland after their teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have sued NASCAR alleging antitrust violations. Plus a baby watch over, we list the "birthday boys" and Daniel Suarez proud of racing community's hurricane relief efforts.

When it comes to anti-trust lawsuit filed against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, it's not a knee jerk reaction according to Denny Hamlin. Plus Christopher Bell and Alex Bowman in good shape heading for cut-off race and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. feels Talladega win will boost their 2025 efforts.…

Another non-Playoff driver cruises to victory lane and this time it was Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., who's now won twice at Talladega. Plus Joey Logano on the "Big One", William Byron moving on to round three and Chase Briscoe under water but confident going into the cut-off race.

Going into Sunday's at Talladega Superspeedway Chase Elliott tells us it's the key race in the second round of the Cup Series Playoff. Talking about their mindset going in Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, and Ryan Blaney while Denny Hamlin isn't overly concerned about race cars getting airborne.

At Talladega Sunday Austin Cindric and William Byron are planning to work as much with their teammates as possible while Chase Elliott rolls into Alabama not expecting much help. Plus Michael McDowell looks back on a near miss that turned into a big wreck back in April.

Having lost some momentum heading into race two of round in Cup Series Playoff Tyler Reddick talks about getting it back. Plus Daniel Suarez on NASCAR changes trying to keep the cars from getting airborne at Talladega, what's next for Carl Edwards and Ryan Blaney on his dad Dave retiring.

He's like to have a chance to run for the championship, but not being in the Playoff has been a blessing to Kansas winner Ross Chastain. Plus Alex Bowman on the strength of Hendrick Motorsports, Xfinity Series title contender Cole Custer vowing payback, and expectant dad Chase Briscoe getting help from future boss Joe Gibbs.…

At Kansas playing the Playoff spoiler Ross Chastain won with mixed feelings after beating buddy William Byron, who moved up the driver rankings after the opening race in round two along with Ryan Blaney and Alex Bowman. Plus a puzzling poor finish for Tyler Reddick caused him to fall below the cut line.…

Heading to Kansas Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano handicap the three races in round two of Cup Series Playoff. Plus Daniel Suarez and Alex Bowman hoping to make another cut with Kyle Larson admitting he didn't really know if had won the photo finish back in May on the 1.5-mile track.

The first race in the second round of the Playoff will take place at Kansas where in May Chris Buescher lost closest finish in NASCAR history. Plus Tyler Reddick looking to rebound, Denny Hamlin hoping title hopes work out and Joey Logano doesn't think we'll see a calm race on Sunday.

With all three Team Penske drivers making the second round Joey Logano was asked what's it like being teammates who all want to be champion? Plus William Byron on his Playoff learning experience, NASCAR Sr. VP Elton Sawyer with Bristol feedback, and Daniel Suarez on being the sport's lead Latino driver.…

Having won round one finale to move on in Cup Series Playoff Kyle Larson admits the second round cut off on the Roval stresses him out. Plus Chase Briscoe feeling confident after making round of 12, Brad Keselowski not changing battle plan after getting knocked out and Ryan Blaney hopeful heading to Kansas.…

Led by Kyle Larson following Bristol all of four of Rick Hendrick's drivers made the second round of the Cup Series Playoff. Joe Gibbs, however, had two of his four fail to make the cut including Martin Truex, Jr. Plus Cole Custer gets a "two-fer" and Dale Jr. has a finale pit road party.

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol is once again the cut-off for round one of the Cup Series Playoff. Hear how it's a "wild card" for Austin Cindric while for Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex, Jr. it could be their final shot. Plus Chase Elliott on how tire situation could make the race chaotic.

He runs so well at Bristol Denny Hamlin crew chief Chris Gabehart believes only an asteroid strike could prevent them from missing the round one cut. Plus Brad Keselowski on tire wear again playing a key role Saturday night and William Byron hopes to step up his game in Thunder Valley.

With 23XI Racing not signing a new Cup Series charter agreement that kicks in next season, a contract extension for Bubba Wallace has been put on hold and co-owner Denny Hamlin understands his frustration. Plus Joey Logano on Ford's recent dominance and Martin Truex, Jr. on his string of poor performances.…

Hopefully putting an end to all the rumors of his job at Hendrick Motorsports being in jeopardy Alex Bowman talks about talking with "Mr. H". Plus Chase Briscoe feeling good about Bristol, Ryan Blaney upset for finishing last for more than one reason and Chris Buescher happy to play the spoiler.

Non-Playoff were the front runners at the Glen led by Chris Buescher who took down SVG. Also hear from Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, Austin Cindric following race two in round one. Plus teenager Connor Zilisch wins in his Xfinity Series debut.

For the first time Cup Series Playoff heads into Watkins Glen with Hendrick Motorsports having won five in a row on the upstate New York road course with help from Kyle Larson. Also hear from Christopher Bell and Joey Logano on what it might take to end that domination plus Chase Briscoe on racing non-Playoff drivers.…

Today we find out more about why Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins decided not to sign NASCAR's new Cup Series charter agreement and HMS boss Rick Hendrick explains why he did. Plus Tyler Reddick believes strategy wise Watkins Glen should be a lot more interesting.

When it came to new Cup Series charter agreement offered by NASCAR 23XI Racing turned it down but so did Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins. Plus hear from Kyle Larson and Rick Hendrick after finalizing the deal to take another shot at running the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day.

Compared to last season a complete turnaround in round one of the Cup Series Playoff this year for Joey Logano. Plus Alex Bowman on solid outing at Atlanta, Denny Hamlin says owner duties won't distract from trying to win championship and Kyle Busch working on "version 20.0".