Heartbreak in the Desert | Hamlin Leads 208 Laps But Larson Wins 2025 NASCAR Championship

The 2025 NASCAR season is finally in the books, and the Four Wide Pod crew has a lot to unpack from the Phoenix finale. Denny Hamlin led over 200 laps and still came up short, while Kyle Larson’s two-tire call turned out to be the winning move that locked up the championship.The guys break down what went right, what went wrong, and how the season ended on a mix of strategy and heartbreak. They also look back at Corey Heim’s incredible Truck Series season, the Xfinity title battle, and why drivers like Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love proved the system doesn’t always reward the most deserving.They wrap things up with thoughts on the NASCAR Awards, the ongoing driver popularity debates, and CW’s excellent coverage over the year, but still criticize them for completely overlooking Aric Almirola's 2025 owners’ championship for JGR. Plus, a look at what NASCAR needs to figure out heading into 2026!Associated links below: https://linktr.ee/FourWidePod Check out our amazing partners below! Wilkerson's Catering: https://www.wilkersoncateringco.com/ Glowing Glove: https://glowingglove.com/