Shane van Gisbergen, the Rookie of the Year in the Cup Series, wasn't sure how he would like doing the same thing every weekend. But he's enjoying his time in the U.S. and in NASCAR.

Plus, what he found he likes in the Cup Series that he didn't in the Xfinity Series:

Cliff Daniels has come a long way since 2021 ... with his sleep habits.

William Byron admits the last two weeks were "very depressing," and he was almost numb after the Talladega result when the finish played out as it did. On how he's handled the emotions of it all before Martinsville:

Shane van Gisbergen is the overwhelming favorite today, being that we're at a road course, and some have already given him the trophy. Is that premature, or does he expect this race to go through him?

Carson Hocevar bought the Chili's restaurant in his hometown. Or at least, that's what he said on the internet. But you should never believe everything you see on the internet:

The theme in the first round for Bubba Wallace and the 23 team was 'base hits.' Wallace easily advanced into the Round of 12, so he explains if that is still the mentality:

Denny Hamlin noted that with the number of pit stops expected today at New Hampshire, it was the reason for deferring the crew suspension for one week. He will be without front tchanger Austin Maloney and jackman Joel Bouagnon for the next two races in this round:

Brad Keselowski took a shot, literally, at Christopher Bell on the last lap. But did he think he hit him hard enough?

Austin Cindric on how long he was going to stay in the car when it was on fire given what was at stake with the playoffs:

Josh Berry on how he'd like to end the season now that he's been eliminated. And finding out Tennessee lost:

Joey Logano said last weekend that Toyota "has got the smoke" with their playoff drivers. Toyota dominated and won the first two races.

Ryan Blaney on that belief and whether his thoughts on the field have changed after the first two weeks:

Leah Pruett on the perspective she's gained about her race team and the NHRA while being outside the car (and driver bubble) for the last two seasons.

TRS announced Tuesday that Pruett will return to racing in 2026:

Josh Berry won his way into the NASCAR Cup Series postseason in the fifth race of the season. Since then, the 21 team has been a bit quiet.

Berry on how the Wood Brothers group can reset in the postseason:

Although there have been repeat champions (Kyle Busch, Joey Logano) in the elimination playoff format, we have yet to see a driver win back-to-back championships. Will we ever see that?

The thoughts of everyone's favorite champion:

William Byron could potentially clinch the regular-season championship tonight. The 15 bonus points would equal three wins. Byron on whether that would ease the pain of some actual wins that have slipped away: