If Nascar Used Mario Kart 8 Points
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A season-by-season analysis of the NASCAR Cup Series, if the Mario Kart 8 points format was used instead!
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And here is the great tapestry, the FULL 2025 NASCAR MARIO KART 8 POINTS
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
And here is the great tapestry, the FULL 2025 NASCAR MARIO KART 8 POINTS
IF the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points, 2025:
Kyle Larson is your MK8 Champion, winning his 2nd title and first since 2021. It came down to the final caution, and the call to take 2 won him 2.
Had the caution not come out, Bell would've been champ by 1 over Hamlin.
Kyle Larson is your MK8 Champion, winning his 2nd title and first since 2021. It came down to the final caution, and the call to take 2 won him 2.
Had the caution not come out, Bell would've been champ by 1 over Hamlin.
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
IF the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points, 2025:
Kyle Larson is your MK8 Champion, winning his 2nd title and first since 2021. It came down to the final caution, and the call to take 2 won him 2.
Had the caution not come out, Bell would've been champ by 1 over Hamlin.
Kyle Larson is your MK8 Champion, winning his 2nd title and first since 2021. It came down to the final caution, and the call to take 2 won him 2.
Had the caution not come out, Bell would've been champ by 1 over Hamlin.
Unofficial, every driver in 2025's updated 36 race averages.
These are calculated by taking their career points and dividing by starts, then multiplying that result by 36 to get a rolling 36-race average.
These are calculated by taking their career points and dividing by starts, then multiplying that result by 36 to get a rolling 36-race average.
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Unofficial, every driver in 2025's updated 36 race averages.
These are calculated by taking their career points and dividing by starts, then multiplying that result by 36 to get a rolling 36-race average.
These are calculated by taking their career points and dividing by starts, then multiplying that result by 36 to get a rolling 36-race average.
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 35/36:
Christopher Bell has a chance to become the first champion to successfully defend since Kyle Busch in 18/19. He does so if he finishes 3rd or better next week.
Kyle Larson going for his 2nd title, Denny Hamlin his 1st.
Christopher Bell has a chance to become the first champion to successfully defend since Kyle Busch in 18/19. He does so if he finishes 3rd or better next week.
Kyle Larson going for his 2nd title, Denny Hamlin his 1st.
October 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 35/36:
Christopher Bell has a chance to become the first champion to successfully defend since Kyle Busch in 18/19. He does so if he finishes 3rd or better next week.
Kyle Larson going for his 2nd title, Denny Hamlin his 1st.
Christopher Bell has a chance to become the first champion to successfully defend since Kyle Busch in 18/19. He does so if he finishes 3rd or better next week.
Kyle Larson going for his 2nd title, Denny Hamlin his 1st.
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 34/36
Christopher Bell takes sole possession of the lead after Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson held to 0pts.
Race winner Chase Briscoe 16pts back, he has a chance to go into Phoenix racing for a title. Bell can clinch next week if +15 on 2nd.
Christopher Bell takes sole possession of the lead after Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson held to 0pts.
Race winner Chase Briscoe 16pts back, he has a chance to go into Phoenix racing for a title. Bell can clinch next week if +15 on 2nd.
October 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 34/36
Christopher Bell takes sole possession of the lead after Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson held to 0pts.
Race winner Chase Briscoe 16pts back, he has a chance to go into Phoenix racing for a title. Bell can clinch next week if +15 on 2nd.
Christopher Bell takes sole possession of the lead after Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson held to 0pts.
Race winner Chase Briscoe 16pts back, he has a chance to go into Phoenix racing for a title. Bell can clinch next week if +15 on 2nd.
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 (and Sonic Racing: Crossworlds) points – race 33/36:
LEAD CHANGE: Denny Hamlin is now tied with Christopher Bell, while Kyle Larson sits 2pts back. Briscoe and Blaney still have an outside chance.
This is the latest in the season Hamlin has ever led.
LEAD CHANGE: Denny Hamlin is now tied with Christopher Bell, while Kyle Larson sits 2pts back. Briscoe and Blaney still have an outside chance.
This is the latest in the season Hamlin has ever led.
October 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 (and Sonic Racing: Crossworlds) points – race 33/36:
LEAD CHANGE: Denny Hamlin is now tied with Christopher Bell, while Kyle Larson sits 2pts back. Briscoe and Blaney still have an outside chance.
This is the latest in the season Hamlin has ever led.
LEAD CHANGE: Denny Hamlin is now tied with Christopher Bell, while Kyle Larson sits 2pts back. Briscoe and Blaney still have an outside chance.
This is the latest in the season Hamlin has ever led.
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8/Sonic Racing Crossworlds points - Race 32/36:
LEAD CHANGE: Christopher Bell on the point for the third time. The defending champ is +4 on Larson, +5 on Hamlin who falls to 3rd after 0pts at the Roval.
SVG in range of 100 in his first full-time season.
LEAD CHANGE: Christopher Bell on the point for the third time. The defending champ is +4 on Larson, +5 on Hamlin who falls to 3rd after 0pts at the Roval.
SVG in range of 100 in his first full-time season.
October 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8/Sonic Racing Crossworlds points - Race 32/36:
LEAD CHANGE: Christopher Bell on the point for the third time. The defending champ is +4 on Larson, +5 on Hamlin who falls to 3rd after 0pts at the Roval.
SVG in range of 100 in his first full-time season.
LEAD CHANGE: Christopher Bell on the point for the third time. The defending champ is +4 on Larson, +5 on Hamlin who falls to 3rd after 0pts at the Roval.
SVG in range of 100 in his first full-time season.
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points, race 31/36:
Hamlin P2 breaks the tie with Blaney but only leads by 5 with Bell finishing P3.
Briscoe now needs 5pts to get within striking distance.
Elliott, despite the win, probably needs 3 more with help. Byron 2 more, Bowman all 5 with help.
Hamlin P2 breaks the tie with Blaney but only leads by 5 with Bell finishing P3.
Briscoe now needs 5pts to get within striking distance.
Elliott, despite the win, probably needs 3 more with help. Byron 2 more, Bowman all 5 with help.
September 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
If the #NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points, race 31/36:
Hamlin P2 breaks the tie with Blaney but only leads by 5 with Bell finishing P3.
Briscoe now needs 5pts to get within striking distance.
Elliott, despite the win, probably needs 3 more with help. Byron 2 more, Bowman all 5 with help.
Hamlin P2 breaks the tie with Blaney but only leads by 5 with Bell finishing P3.
Briscoe now needs 5pts to get within striking distance.
Elliott, despite the win, probably needs 3 more with help. Byron 2 more, Bowman all 5 with help.
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 30/36:
Ryan Blaney pulls into a tie for the lead, this is the third time he’s led in his career. Bell -3, Larson -6, Briscoe needs to make up 2pts to get in range next week, Byron needs 10pts to make it a 6-way battle.
Ryan Blaney pulls into a tie for the lead, this is the third time he’s led in his career. Bell -3, Larson -6, Briscoe needs to make up 2pts to get in range next week, Byron needs 10pts to make it a 6-way battle.
September 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 30/36:
Ryan Blaney pulls into a tie for the lead, this is the third time he’s led in his career. Bell -3, Larson -6, Briscoe needs to make up 2pts to get in range next week, Byron needs 10pts to make it a 6-way battle.
Ryan Blaney pulls into a tie for the lead, this is the third time he’s led in his career. Bell -3, Larson -6, Briscoe needs to make up 2pts to get in range next week, Byron needs 10pts to make it a 6-way battle.
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 29/36:
It's wide open. Hamlin leads by 9 over Bell, 11 over Larson, 14 over Blaney, with Briscoe 4pts back of joining them and Byron a little over a win behind. Any one of those could win the championship with 7 to go.
It's wide open. Hamlin leads by 9 over Bell, 11 over Larson, 14 over Blaney, with Briscoe 4pts back of joining them and Byron a little over a win behind. Any one of those could win the championship with 7 to go.
September 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 29/36:
It's wide open. Hamlin leads by 9 over Bell, 11 over Larson, 14 over Blaney, with Briscoe 4pts back of joining them and Byron a little over a win behind. Any one of those could win the championship with 7 to go.
It's wide open. Hamlin leads by 9 over Bell, 11 over Larson, 14 over Blaney, with Briscoe 4pts back of joining them and Byron a little over a win behind. Any one of those could win the championship with 7 to go.
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 28/36:
Race winner Denny Hamlin takes the lead from Kyle Larson with a big swing, he leads by his number: 11pts. Larson the only one in range.
John Hunter Nemechek benefits from the logjam and capitalizes with P6 to hop five spots.
Race winner Denny Hamlin takes the lead from Kyle Larson with a big swing, he leads by his number: 11pts. Larson the only one in range.
John Hunter Nemechek benefits from the logjam and capitalizes with P6 to hop five spots.
September 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 28/36:
Race winner Denny Hamlin takes the lead from Kyle Larson with a big swing, he leads by his number: 11pts. Larson the only one in range.
John Hunter Nemechek benefits from the logjam and capitalizes with P6 to hop five spots.
Race winner Denny Hamlin takes the lead from Kyle Larson with a big swing, he leads by his number: 11pts. Larson the only one in range.
John Hunter Nemechek benefits from the logjam and capitalizes with P6 to hop five spots.
IF the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 27/36:
Kyle Larson held off the scoresheet, Denny Hamlin capitalizes to trail by 3, but behind them is an absolute dogfight.
Check out 18th-25th. 6pts separate 8 drivers.
Drivers with less than 17pts are eliminated.
Kyle Larson held off the scoresheet, Denny Hamlin capitalizes to trail by 3, but behind them is an absolute dogfight.
Check out 18th-25th. 6pts separate 8 drivers.
Drivers with less than 17pts are eliminated.
September 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
IF the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 27/36:
Kyle Larson held off the scoresheet, Denny Hamlin capitalizes to trail by 3, but behind them is an absolute dogfight.
Check out 18th-25th. 6pts separate 8 drivers.
Drivers with less than 17pts are eliminated.
Kyle Larson held off the scoresheet, Denny Hamlin capitalizes to trail by 3, but behind them is an absolute dogfight.
Check out 18th-25th. 6pts separate 8 drivers.
Drivers with less than 17pts are eliminated.
IF The NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 26/36
Kyle Larson extends his lead to 9pts over Denny Hamlin, who is now the only other driver in range.
With 150pts remaining, drivers with 2pts or less have been eliminated from contention.
Daniel Suarez and Erik Jones each up 4 spots.
Kyle Larson extends his lead to 9pts over Denny Hamlin, who is now the only other driver in range.
With 150pts remaining, drivers with 2pts or less have been eliminated from contention.
Daniel Suarez and Erik Jones each up 4 spots.
August 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
IF The NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 26/36
Kyle Larson extends his lead to 9pts over Denny Hamlin, who is now the only other driver in range.
With 150pts remaining, drivers with 2pts or less have been eliminated from contention.
Daniel Suarez and Erik Jones each up 4 spots.
Kyle Larson extends his lead to 9pts over Denny Hamlin, who is now the only other driver in range.
With 150pts remaining, drivers with 2pts or less have been eliminated from contention.
Daniel Suarez and Erik Jones each up 4 spots.
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August 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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August 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 25/36:
Kyle Larson takes the lead for the 2nd time this season, 13th time in his career, and 52nd race overall.
Austin Dillon’s win nearly doubles his points total and moves him up 6 spots to 24th, he is now the lowest ranked playoff driver.
Kyle Larson takes the lead for the 2nd time this season, 13th time in his career, and 52nd race overall.
Austin Dillon’s win nearly doubles his points total and moves him up 6 spots to 24th, he is now the lowest ranked playoff driver.
August 17, 2025 at 5:03 AM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points – race 25/36:
Kyle Larson takes the lead for the 2nd time this season, 13th time in his career, and 52nd race overall.
Austin Dillon’s win nearly doubles his points total and moves him up 6 spots to 24th, he is now the lowest ranked playoff driver.
Kyle Larson takes the lead for the 2nd time this season, 13th time in his career, and 52nd race overall.
Austin Dillon’s win nearly doubles his points total and moves him up 6 spots to 24th, he is now the lowest ranked playoff driver.
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 24/36:
Another week without Hamlin or Larson earning points allows Bell and Byron back into range.
Blaney hits 100 for an 8th straight season. Suarez snaps a 12-race drought. Keselowski's 4-race streak ends. Wallace/Blaney pts in 4 straight.
Another week without Hamlin or Larson earning points allows Bell and Byron back into range.
Blaney hits 100 for an 8th straight season. Suarez snaps a 12-race drought. Keselowski's 4-race streak ends. Wallace/Blaney pts in 4 straight.
August 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used Mario Kart 8 points - race 24/36:
Another week without Hamlin or Larson earning points allows Bell and Byron back into range.
Blaney hits 100 for an 8th straight season. Suarez snaps a 12-race drought. Keselowski's 4-race streak ends. Wallace/Blaney pts in 4 straight.
Another week without Hamlin or Larson earning points allows Bell and Byron back into range.
Blaney hits 100 for an 8th straight season. Suarez snaps a 12-race drought. Keselowski's 4-race streak ends. Wallace/Blaney pts in 4 straight.
Working on the Mario Kart World conversion. One of my goals since the new format awards points to twice as many drivers is to note who starts each race to make it easier to see at a glance without making the sheets look busy as a result.
I'm testing these out:
I'm testing these out:
August 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Working on the Mario Kart World conversion. One of my goals since the new format awards points to twice as many drivers is to note who starts each race to make it easier to see at a glance without making the sheets look busy as a result.
I'm testing these out:
I'm testing these out:
If the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 23/36:
The top-3 didn’t earn points, so winner William Byron in P4 gained the maximum and now trails by 23.
As it stands, our first official eliminations will happen at Gateway, but could happen as soon as Richmond. 195pts remain available.
The top-3 didn’t earn points, so winner William Byron in P4 gained the maximum and now trails by 23.
As it stands, our first official eliminations will happen at Gateway, but could happen as soon as Richmond. 195pts remain available.
August 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 23/36:
The top-3 didn’t earn points, so winner William Byron in P4 gained the maximum and now trails by 23.
As it stands, our first official eliminations will happen at Gateway, but could happen as soon as Richmond. 195pts remain available.
The top-3 didn’t earn points, so winner William Byron in P4 gained the maximum and now trails by 23.
As it stands, our first official eliminations will happen at Gateway, but could happen as soon as Richmond. 195pts remain available.
IF the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 22/36:
Denny Hamlin holds the lead for a 2nd week, +2 on Kyle Larson as Christopher Bell falls out of range (-18)
Brad Keselowski up 4 spots, biggest mover.
2/3 23XI drivers sit 11th with 67pts, numbers are fun.
Denny Hamlin holds the lead for a 2nd week, +2 on Kyle Larson as Christopher Bell falls out of range (-18)
Brad Keselowski up 4 spots, biggest mover.
2/3 23XI drivers sit 11th with 67pts, numbers are fun.
July 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
IF the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 22/36:
Denny Hamlin holds the lead for a 2nd week, +2 on Kyle Larson as Christopher Bell falls out of range (-18)
Brad Keselowski up 4 spots, biggest mover.
2/3 23XI drivers sit 11th with 67pts, numbers are fun.
Denny Hamlin holds the lead for a 2nd week, +2 on Kyle Larson as Christopher Bell falls out of range (-18)
Brad Keselowski up 4 spots, biggest mover.
2/3 23XI drivers sit 11th with 67pts, numbers are fun.
IF the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 21/36:
Denny Hamlin takes the lead for the first time in over a year, the 12th time in his career, and the 26th race overall. He’s +4 on Larson and +13 on Bell, while Byron wrecking means the next group has caught up.
Denny Hamlin takes the lead for the first time in over a year, the 12th time in his career, and the 26th race overall. He’s +4 on Larson and +13 on Bell, while Byron wrecking means the next group has caught up.
July 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
IF the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 21/36:
Denny Hamlin takes the lead for the first time in over a year, the 12th time in his career, and the 26th race overall. He’s +4 on Larson and +13 on Bell, while Byron wrecking means the next group has caught up.
Denny Hamlin takes the lead for the first time in over a year, the 12th time in his career, and the 26th race overall. He’s +4 on Larson and +13 on Bell, while Byron wrecking means the next group has caught up.
If the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 20/36:
Christopher Bell pulls into a tie with Kyle Larson to take a share of the lead. William Byron back in range of the lead, hits 100 for the 5th time in his career.
Chase Elliott now in range of his 10th straight 100 point season.
Christopher Bell pulls into a tie with Kyle Larson to take a share of the lead. William Byron back in range of the lead, hits 100 for the 5th time in his career.
Chase Elliott now in range of his 10th straight 100 point season.
July 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points – race 20/36:
Christopher Bell pulls into a tie with Kyle Larson to take a share of the lead. William Byron back in range of the lead, hits 100 for the 5th time in his career.
Chase Elliott now in range of his 10th straight 100 point season.
Christopher Bell pulls into a tie with Kyle Larson to take a share of the lead. William Byron back in range of the lead, hits 100 for the 5th time in his career.
Chase Elliott now in range of his 10th straight 100 point season.
If the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points - race 19/36:
Kyle Larson's lead has shrunk to only 2pts over Denny Hamlin.
Shane van Gisbergen the biggest mover, up 10 spots. With Sonoma next week, another win puts him into the top-12.
Austin Hill now ahead of 3 full-timers in points.
Kyle Larson's lead has shrunk to only 2pts over Denny Hamlin.
Shane van Gisbergen the biggest mover, up 10 spots. With Sonoma next week, another win puts him into the top-12.
Austin Hill now ahead of 3 full-timers in points.
July 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
If the NASCAR Cup Series used MARIO KART 8 points - race 19/36:
Kyle Larson's lead has shrunk to only 2pts over Denny Hamlin.
Shane van Gisbergen the biggest mover, up 10 spots. With Sonoma next week, another win puts him into the top-12.
Austin Hill now ahead of 3 full-timers in points.
Kyle Larson's lead has shrunk to only 2pts over Denny Hamlin.
Shane van Gisbergen the biggest mover, up 10 spots. With Sonoma next week, another win puts him into the top-12.
Austin Hill now ahead of 3 full-timers in points.
Trying something new today
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July 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trying something new today
(Fantasy will be up tomorrow)
(Fantasy will be up tomorrow)