Briscoe Wins Pocono; NASCAR Faces Legal Disputes

Chase Briscoe achieved his first NASCAR Cup Series victory with Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocono Raceway, making him the 11th different winner in the 2025 season. Denny Hamlin finished second and earned the top seed in the new In-Season Challenge, while Ryan Blaney placed third. RFK Racing continued its strong season with three cars finishing in the top 10. The 2025 season also featured NASCAR's inaugural international race in Mexico City, won by Shane van Gisbergen, which contributed to 11 of 16 playoff spots being secured by different drivers. Bubba Wallace and others face increasing pressure as the playoff cutline tightens following recent incidents. Off the track, legal disputes over the sport's structure continue between NASCAR and teams like 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.