The NASCAR season is heating up, and every lap matters as the playoff picture starts to take shape.This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest and The Balance's official NASCAR contributor.The guys break down:🏁 Denny Hamlin's championship pursuit🏁 Tyler Reddick's consistency and playoff chances🏁 The biggest surprises and disappointments of 2026🏁 Who's locked into the playoffs and who's in trouble🏁 The hottest drivers in NASCAR right now🏁 Manufacturer battles between Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota🏁 What storylines fans should watch as the summer stretch beginsPlus Steve makes his playoff predictions and gives us his dark horse championship contender.Strap in—it's about to get good!

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