CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 08: A general view of the 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Ricky Rudd Hall of Honor exhibition at NASCAR Hall of Fame on February 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Here are 10 bold predictions for the 2025 NASCAR season!
10. Ross Chastain will make the playoffs.
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Trackhouse Chevrolet walks the grid prior to practice for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
9. Denny Hamlin won’t make the Championship 4.
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota looks on prior to practice for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
8. Shane van Gisbergen wins back-to-back off-course races.
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Trackhouse Chevrolet waits on the grid prior to practice for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
7. Connor Zilisch pulls out a win at COTA.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 21: ARCA Menards Series East Bounty Rookie of the Year, Connor Zilisch poses for photos during the NASCAR Awards Regional & International Series at Charlotte Convention Center on November 21, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
6. Ty Gibbs gets his first Cup Series win.
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota walks the grid prior to practice for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
5. Kyle Busch goes winless again.
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Chevrolet looks on prior to practice for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
4. Ty Dillon finishes outside the top 30.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 21: Ty Dillon poses for a photo during NASCAR Production Days at the Charlotte Convention Center on January 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
3. Christopher Bell wins the most races this season.
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota waits on the grid prior to practice for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
2. Chase Elliott wins the regular season championship but not the cup Championship.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 22: Chase Elliott speaks with the media prior to the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration at Charlotte Convention Center on November 22, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
1. Ryan Blaney wins the NASCAR Cup Championship.
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Great Lakes Flooring Ford looks on prior to practice for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
