2025 R-F NASCAR Awards: Nominees

[HoneyBadger]

Let's open the floor now to official nominations

Here are nominees I have so far, lets add some more.

Johali's Best Race of the Year

• Coca-Cola 600 (Highest rated race of the year)
• NASCAR Championship at Phoenix
• Kansas City fall race

Bonehead of the Year

• Austin Hill
• Chris Gayle
• NASCAR (Playoffs and OT)
• Carson Hocevar

Big Brain of the Year

• Cliff Daniels

Greatest Moment

• Josh Berry wins for The Wood Brothers at Las Vegas
• Chase Elliott wins at Kansas amid chaotic finish

Best Driver

• Denny Hamlin
• Ryan Blaney
• Kyle Larson
• Christopher Bell

Best Rookie

• Shane Van Gisbergen (5 wins in 2025)

The Driver to Watch

• Carson Hocevar
• Connor Zilisch

Most Improved Driver

• Ryan Preece

Others: Best Drivers for NXS and Trucks which seem obvious.