From the Lens: Best Photos from Thrilling NASCAR Weekend at Kansas Speedway

Fans and pit crews watch on during national anthem and flyover ahead of the Hollywood Casino 400.

This past weekend, alongside our reporter Tim Moore, photographer Riley Ogle traveled to America's heartland to capture all of the key moments from NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series playoff action at Kansas Speedway. Here are some of his best shots!

Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace await the start of the weekend on pit road. They would end the weekend next to each other as well.

Brandon Jones leads the field to green in the second playoff race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Jeb Burton slides and spins in turn 4.

Several cars battle mid-pack, including playoff driver Carson Kvapil.

Brandon Jones celebrates his second victory of the 2025 season.

Alex Bowman strapped in and locked in for Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400.

The green flag flies on a gorgeous fall afternoon in Emporia, Kansas.

Joey Logano zooms around Kansas Speedway in a blur.

Shane van Gisbergen scores his first NASCAR Cup Series top ten finish on an oval.

Playoff drivers galore slice and dice for the lead in the closing stages of the race.

Chase Elliott steals the win from Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace in a thrilling last lap turn of events!

Chase Elliott celebrates his advancement to the round of 8 on the frontstretch.

Denny Hamlin is left pondering what went wrong.

Chase Elliott celebrates with his Hendrick Motorsports team in victory lane.