16-Driver Playoff Cutline Matrix (After Loudon) 1 Spot on Points
| Rank | Driver & Car | Team | Reg Wins | Sim Pts | Stage Pts | Cutline Δ | Postseason Status |
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NHMS Tire Grip & Lap Degradation (1.058-Mi Flat)
2-Stop (Worn Tires: +0.038s/lap decay)
3-Stop (Fresh Rubber: -0.42s grip offset)
Telemetry & Strategy Diagnostics
Track Geometry: 1.058 miles, 2-7° variable banking (Loudon, NH)
Defending Winner: Ryan Blaney (Team Penske #12 Ford)
Lobster Trophy Winner: Ross Chastain
Bubble Cutoff Driver: Bubba Wallace (-14)
Regular Season Races Left: 1 (Darlington Finale)