Niner Cliff Daniels Wins 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

UNC Charlotte alumnus Cliff Daniels helped deliver one of the defining moments of the 2025 NASCAR season by guiding Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team to the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. With tire wear affecting drivers throughout the race and track position becoming more important by the lap, Daniels made two critical late‑race calls for right‑side tires only. Those decisions moved Larson into prime position among the championship contenders and set the stage for the final push to the finish.

Larson used the advantage to execute a strong overtime restart that secured his second career Cup Series title. The race report describes how Daniels’ timing, confidence, and precise strategic judgment shaped the outcome when the stakes were highest. His leadership throughout a challenging season and in the decisive moments at Phoenix stands as a proud accomplishment for UNC Charlotte and a testament to the impact a Niner can make at the top level of motorsports.

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