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NASCAR Revises Playoff Waivers Amid Controversial Missed Races

9/13/2025

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NASCAR revised its playoff waiver system after Kyle Larson missed the Coca-Cola 600 for the Indy 500.
Drivers missing races can now receive playoff waivers, but may lose playoff points.
Austin Hill starts the playoffs with zero points due to a suspension, placing him last among playoff drivers.
Taylor Gray and Carson Kvapil are tied for the eighth playoff spot at 2,005 points.
The round of 12 features races at Bristol, Kansas, and Charlotte, starting with the Food City 300 at Bristol on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on the CW Network.

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NASCAR revised its playoff waiver system after Kyle Larson missed the Coca-Cola 600 for the Indy 500.
Drivers missing races can now receive playoff waivers, but may lose playoff points.
Austin Hill starts the playoffs with zero points due to a suspension, placing him last among playoff drivers.
Taylor Gray and Carson Kvapil are tied for the eighth playoff spot at 2,005 points.
The round of 12 features races at Bristol, Kansas, and Charlotte, starting with the Food City 300 at Bristol on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on the CW Network.