Keelan Harvick Embodied Father Kevin’s Composure

The Closer, Part II becomes the Youngest Snowflake 125 Winner in History

 

For a brief moment, Keelan Harvick thought he let a victory slip away in his debut Snowflake 125 appearance at Five Flags Speedway early Sunday morning.

 

A bad restart with 45 laps remaining stymied a valiant charge the young Harvick had made from the 15th starting position, which forced him to play catch up against Tristan McKee and reigning Snowball Derby winner Kaden Honeycutt. Possessing the same poise as his father Kevin, Harvick did not waste the limited time at his disposal.

 

“I thought I was in third gear, but I was in second gear,” Harvick said. “I just made a mistake, but I knew I had to fight back. [It would have been] a pretty embarrassing way to lose the Snowflake [125] after I had just got the lead.

 

However, not even 20 laps passed before Harvick found himself on McKee’s rear bumper to re-take the top spot. Harvick easily dispatched McKee and held him off in the closing laps to become the youngest Snowflake 125 winner at 13, surpassing the record previously established by a 14-year-old Hunter Robbins in 2005.

 

𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒆 - At 13 years old @KeelanHarvick became the youngest winner of the #Snowflake125 at the end of a very late night at @5FlagsSpeedway.

He caught up with our @RobBlount to explain how scored the biggest win of his life 👇 pic.twitter.com/qcequVXJsP

— FloRacing (@FloRacing) December 7, 2025

Battling his way to a Snowflake 125 victory was a mentally taxing experience for Harvick, who climbed out of his No. 62 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford shortly before 4 a.m. CT. Yet he still made time to appreciate and reflect upon the journey that led him to prevailing on the Pro Late Model discipline’s premier stage.

 

“It’s just really cool,” he said. “[I’m thankful for] everything that everybody has sacrificed for me to get to this point. My dad took me to Italy when I was 10 to get the experience with all the other kids who are so much better. That helped me understand the value of racing and helped me get to this point.”

 

 

“We typically try to find the hardest races because you learn the most,” Kevin said. “This race is no different. Not going to find the best competition you can is detrimental to the kids. [Keelan] has done a great job, but Rackley [W.A.R.] has done a great job of preparing the cars all year and getting him used to driving the [Pro Late Models].”

 

Getting the sneaking suspicion this golf thing is going to be put on the back burner… 🙃🥰 #itried pic.twitter.com/kOMnvAnyPH

— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) December 7, 2025

 

source: NASCAR Media

Michael Jordan Arrives in Court for #NASCAR Lawsuit

Could Blow Motorsports Apart

 

Michael Jordan's bitter fight against NASCAR headed to federal court on Monday in a jury trial that could tear apart the top motorsports series.

 

The legendary NBA great, 62, was pictured arriving at the Western District of North Carolina in Charlotte for the case, brought by 23XI Racing, which he majority-owns, and another team, Front Row Motorsports.

 

"I did it for the smaller teams as well. It's not just me." M.J.

 

The antitrust allegations leveled by the two parties have alleged salacious personal communications within NASCAR, issues with its finances and a deep contempt between some of the top executives in the sport and its participants.

 

NASCAR claims it has done nothing wrong, insisting it has not violated antitrust law because it has done nothing to restrain trade beyond normal business practices.

 

"We will continue to defend and preserve it (Charter System), but make no mistake, the lawsuit puts this at risk". NASCAR CEO Steve Phelps

 

The judge in the case has already ruled that NASCAR has a monopoly over its market, in a significant win for Jordan's side. But it is now up to the six-person jury to decide whether the motorsports organization abused this power and broke antitrust laws.

 

Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, who owns 23XI alongside Jordan and his longtime business manager, Curtis Polk, suggested that the gloves will be off during the two-week trial.

 

“Our fans have been brainwashed with their talking points for decades. Narratives pushed by media who are intimidated by them. Lies are over starting Monday morning. It’s time for the truth. It’s time for change.” Denny Hamlin

 

If NASCAR wins, it is unlikely that 23XI and Front Row would stay in business beyond 2026 and the six charters being held aside likely would be floated to other interested parties.

 

The last one sold went for $45 million, and NASCAR has indicated there is strong interest from potential buyers, including private-equity firms.

 

“Coffee with Kenny”

Will you ignore the biggest story in @NASCAR history? pic.twitter.com/Fh6Lhk55e8

— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) December 1, 2025

 

source: Daily Mail Media

Jeff Gordon Foundation ‘Thanksgiving Warm Wishes’

We’re Grateful for Everyone Who Chooses to Make Hope Part of Their Holiday Traditions

Jeff Gordon shared this warm Thanksgiving message below:

 

 

Jeff founded his childhood cancer foundation in 1999.

 

“Ever since, we’ve been racing hard and fast to find cures for all types of pediatric cancer. And we won’t stop until cancer does.”

 

Today we highlight the work of @JeffGordonWeb, our 2012 Heisman Humanitarian. Through the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, Jeff has dedicated himself to improving the lives of children and families battling pediatric cancer.

Since its founding in 1999, @JeffGordon4Cure has… pic.twitter.com/6rAJ32ClnC

— The Heisman Trophy (@HeismanTrophy) September 19, 2025

The foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by the former NASCAR driver that supports childhood cancer research, treatment, and patient support programs. Its primary goal is to find cures and develop better treatments for childhood cancer, with a vision that no child will face cancer with uncertainty

 

 

source: Jeff Gordon PR Media

Welcome Charley Blaney

Future Racer like his Dad and Granddad?

 

Ryan Blaney and his wife Gianna Tulio have welcomed home the sweet baby boy, Charley. Charley was born on November 17th.

 

Ryan Blaney and his father, Dave Blaney are both well-know NASCAR Drivers. Dave Blaney raced in the NASCAR Cup Series for 17 years, competing in 473 races with four wins.

 

Son Ryan Blaney has had a successful career with 377 Cup Series starts as of November 2025 including seventeen wins and a 2023 Championship! He can also boast of seven Xfinity wins plus four Truck Series Wins.

 

We’ve moved on from the tar 💩 phase to the mustard 💩 phase. I gotta tell ya, I prefer mustard.

— Ryan Blaney (@Blaney) November 23, 2025

Welcome to this successful racing family Charley.

 

source: NASCAR Media

Alli Owens - Single Mom, Race Car Driver

The Ultimate Balancing Act

Single Mom, Race Car Driver, Dog Rescuer, Influencer ... and so much more.

 

Alli Owens recently released an interesting linked in post

 

Who is Alli Owens? From her website: “she is a single mom of three who trades the parent pick up line for high speed race tracks and manages to make it look effortless. That's Alli Owens – a NASCAR driver who's competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Racing Series, but her real superpower isn't just handling 200mph on the track. It's juggling life with two teenage daughters and a one-year-old son, a house full of dogs (including fosters she can't help but rescue), coaching youth sports for rec centers and middle school, and still finding time to chase checkered flags. When Alli steps into that race car, she's not just representing herself – she's showing her kids and every other parent out there that dreams don't have expiration dates.

 

Alli’s Linkedin Post:

 

Dear NASCAR leadership and community,

 

There was a time in my career when I was told — directly and indirectly — that I didn’t fit the image NASCAR wanted to project. I was a teenager with grit, determination, and a blue-collar background. I didn’t come from wealth or legacy; I came from hard work, from family, and from the kind of community that used to fill the grandstands every weekend.

 

As a sole custody single mother of three right here in Daytona, I’ve built everything I have from nothing, and in doing so, I’ve come to represent the very people who this sport needs again: the working parents, the single moms, the families who sacrifice to chase their dreams, the children in desperate need of real life heroes and the communities that come together around a shared love of racing.

 

Over the years, I’ve watched the sport evolve — striving to reconnect with its roots while seeking relevance in a changing world. I believe this moment, right now, is an opportunity for NASCAR to fully embrace what it has always claimed to stand for: resilience, authenticity, and the American spirit.

 

I’m not writing this to criticize or reopen old wounds. I’m writing because I believe in what this sport can still become. NASCAR doesn’t need polished perfection or made-for-TV storylines. It needs real people — those who reflect the fans watching from their garages, living rooms, and local short tracks. It needs representation that shows the struggle, the work ethic, and the heart that built stock car racing from the ground up. It’s my mission to prove that people will support what they feel connected to.

 

My story isn’t about rejection — it’s about redemption and purpose. I’ve turned what once was considered “not the right fit” into something deeply relatable and needed: a brand built on family, perseverance, and community. I represent the blue-collar foundation that NASCAR’s future depends on — and the families who still see themselves in the roar of an engine and the pride of a hometown driver.

 

I’m returning to the drivers seat at Daytona in the ARCA Series, and choosing to not be backed by a major sponsor, but funded by people rooting for a hometown hero and local community businesses. To Tell my story and everything I went through of not succeeding in this sport and being a single mother now of teenagers and toddler. Tell the truths of the fans you’re losing or new ones you’re not capturing. Tell what’s real in the daily life of our community and then get on that track and do it for all the people just like me. Research and colleges degrees aren’t needed to rebuild the fanbase, just listen and know who we are outside of statistics.

 

Let’s work together to reignite the connection between NASCAR and the people who have never stopped believing in it — the everyday Americans who have kept this sport alive for decades. It’s time to bring authenticity back to the forefront and to show that the true face of racing has never been about image — it’s about heart

 

NASCAR is a rough and tough business. NASCAR Race Mom will certainly be watching as Ms. Owen’s ARCA return to the track at Daytona will provide a compelling chapter in this single mom’s story.

 

Interesting Note: Alli Owens earned an outside pole position at Daytona 2009. The ‘2009 Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200’ entry list included future NASCAR Stars Joey Logano and Parker Kligerman.

 

Alli Owens Raising Hearts Building Futures RHBFF #68 Kimmel Racing scheme she will run at Daytona in 2026. pic.twitter.com/DVGzJPuLei

— ARCA News Central (@arcafan_news) (@arcafan_news) November 17, 2025

 

source: Alli Owens’ Linkedin Page Media

Fans Vote Keelan Harvick CARS Tour PLM Most Popular Driver

“Being voted Most Popular Driver means a lot and is a huge honor for me,”

 

Keelan Harvick was named the CARS Tour Pro Late Model Most Popular Driver during the season-ending awards banquet at the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

 

Voting for the MPDA, which was presented by CARS Tour broadcast partner FloRacing, ran from Oct. 17 – Nov. 5 and allowed fans to vote for their favorite driver daily. Any driver who competed in more than half of the season’s events was eligible.

 

“Being voted Most Popular Driver means a lot and is a huge honor for me,” Harvick said. “The fans are everything in racing, and this is their award to give, so it’s special that they took the time to vote for me. There are so many great CARS Tour drivers who have won this in the past, and I’m really humbled to win it this year.”

 

This marks Harvick’s first Most Popular Driver Award in any series and complements the 13-year-old’s strong CARS Tour PLM season that included four wins (Hickory Motor Speedway, Florence Motor Speedway, South Boston Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway), four top-five and five top-10 finishes, along with two poles in seven starts.

 

Thank you to all the fans that voted! https://t.co/0TDklZ11cD

— Keelan Harvick (@KeelanHarvick) November 17, 2025

 

source: Kevin Harvick Inc Media

Inaugural Grand National Bash

NASCAR Awards Celebrating All Stock Car Racing Teams in 2025

Tommy Joe Martins

 

The first-ever NASCAR awards event, called the Grand National Bash, presented by ChaLew Performance, is set to bring fresh attention to every level of stock car racing in 2025.

 

The new celebration was created by Xfinity Series and team owner Tommy Joe Martins, who wanted an event that doesn’t just honor the top NASCAR Cup Series teams, but also the smaller NASCAR teams working hard behind the scenes.

 

Martins has spent most of his career racing with limited resources, and he explained his hope for this event. “Throughout my career, I’ve primarily competed with smaller organizations… I’ve often felt the effort it takes to simply participate gets overlooked and under-appreciated.” He added that the Bash is built to include everyone: “All of us are racing for something… It doesn’t exist without all of us. And that should be celebrated!”

 

Here are the nominees for Premier Organization of the Year!

Organizational awards are presented to team ownership, with consideration given to the cumulative success of all teams. pic.twitter.com/XSeteUhoKc

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Affiliate Organization of the Year!

Organizational awards are presented to team ownership, with consideration given to the cumulative success of all teams. pic.twitter.com/SYqUGtS8Nx

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Independent Organization of the Year!

Organizational awards are presented to team ownership, with consideration given to the cumulative success of all teams. pic.twitter.com/y5RyZUPXNs

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Breakout Organization of the Year!

Organizational awards are presented to team ownership, with consideration given to the cumulative success of all teams. pic.twitter.com/bNt8fXQyxO

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Premier Team of the Year!

Team awards are given to the crew chief of an individual team within an organization. pic.twitter.com/U5s1ztTAgu

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Affiliate Team of the Year!

Team awards are given to the crew chief of an individual team within an organization. pic.twitter.com/XpuEerabfl

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Independent Team of the Year!

Team awards are given to the crew chief of an individual team within an organization. pic.twitter.com/caz9uL2cHy

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Breakout Team of the Year!

Team awards are given to the crew chief of an individual team within an organization. pic.twitter.com/UTjudKMeMa

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Premier Driver of the Year! pic.twitter.com/GAHkISOeFQ

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Affiliate Driver of the Year! pic.twitter.com/b9SsY3yydH

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Independent Driver of the Year! pic.twitter.com/NB6qJu0rJq

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Lap of the Year! pic.twitter.com/cBs0XsDnin

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Part Time Driver of the Year! pic.twitter.com/HWACEMuhhw

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Here are the nominees for Breakout Driver of the Year! pic.twitter.com/hVhpCGDPMb

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 15, 2025

Introducing The Inaugural Grand National Bash presented by @ChaLewRaceParts! pic.twitter.com/e8f46nsWTQ

— Grand National Bash (@GrandBash) November 14, 2025

 

source: Heavy Sports Media

Keelan Harvick Likes Racing Where His Father Raced

Keelan and Kevin Were At Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on November 8th 2025

 

Keelan Harvick, who turned 13 this past summer, was at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Nov. 8, where he made his debut on the 0.58-mile track. He finished eighth in a 34-car field in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour All American 100. Corey Deuser won the race.

 

"When COVID hit, I had nothing to do, so I asked my dad if I could go to the go-kart track and I've loved it ever since," Keelan said. "I got hooked on racing and my dad has supported me since then. I didn't know I'd be this far along in just a few years, but I'm really happy to be here."

 

Keelan was on the same track his father Kevin raced early in his career, which eventually included 60 NASCAR Cup wins, the 2007 Daytona 500 championship and three Brickyard 400 victories.

 

Keelan said the tracks he likes to run the most are those like Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, for a couple of reasons.

 

"One, I just think it's neat to be on the same track he was on, and also because he knows the track and can tell me what to look out for," Keelan said.

 

What Kevin Harvick told his son about the unique Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway paved oval with an 18-degree banking was that it can be tricky.

 

"It's a very difficult track," Keelan said. "But I like that. I like being uncomfortable. It pushes you to the edge. And I like a track where you have to save tires, and you definitely have to save tires on this track. I'm pretty good at saving tires, sometimes."

 

Even tho we didn’t get the finish we wanted, my first time in a Late Model at Nashville Fairgrounds was pretty cool! I also got to check off another track Pops and I have both raced too!

I qualified 5th, but had to start 8th with the redraw. I worked my way into the top five… pic.twitter.com/L2a9yxby1k

— Keelan Harvick (@KeelanHarvick) November 11, 2025

 

 

source: The Tennessean Media

JRM’s Connor Zilisch Named Rookie of the Year

Connor to Cup in 2026

 

At the annual NASCAR Xfinity Series Awards Banquet, JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch was honored for achievements during the 2025 season.

 

Zilisch, who led the series in victories with ten (10), was named Rookie of the Year for his performance, which included a run of nine wins in 14 races throughout the summer. His 10th and final win of the year came at the Charlotte Roval in October.

 

Despite winning ten races, Connor suffered a heartbreaking third-place finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race.

 

“Left my heart on the track. Myself and @jrmotorsports gave 110% all year long and that is something I’ll forever be proud of. Although we aren’t going to walk out of Phoenix tonight as champions, I have already achieved more than 10 year old me ever thought I would. I can’t wait for my future in this sport and thank you to everybody who has supported me this year.❤️” Connor Zilisch

 

No offence, to Jesse Love, the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champ – Many fans have expressed their lament that despite his dominant performance all season including winning the regular season championship.– Connor was not crowned 2025 Xfinity Champion.

 

At one point he had 6 Xfinity #FastestLap awards in an 8 race span.@ConnorZilisch takes the season-end Xfinity Fastest Lap award in the #XfinitySeries with seven. He has earned a $40,000 donation to @austinhatcherfo. pic.twitter.com/iGbIvcCFhM

— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) November 4, 2025

In 2026, nineteen year old Connor Zilisch will compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Trackhouse Racing, joining teammates Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen. Randall Burnett will be his crew chief, and Red Bull and WeatherTech are the primary sponsors on his #88 ride. 

source: JR MotorSports Media

Jimmie Johnson Set to Return to Hometown For NASCAR San Diego Weekend

For Johnson, the weekend symbolizes not only a return to competition, but a celebration of his roots.

 

On November 5, 2025 at BrandWeek in Atlanta, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Legacy Motor Club owner Jimmie Johnson announced he will return to his California roots next June, as it is his intention to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series event during the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend.

 

The event, slated for June 19–21, 2026, marks NASCAR’s first-ever race at Naval Base Coronado, bringing the sport’s top stars to one of America’s most iconic coastal settings. For Johnson, born and raised in nearby El Cajon, California, the race represents a deeply personal “bucket-list” moment in a career already filled with milestone achievements.

 

 

“Growing up just miles from San Diego, I dreamed about racing here in a NASCAR vehicle someday, but I never thought it would be possible. I just came to the realization that there would be no way NASCAR could race in that city – as there would be nowhere to put a track,” said Johnson. “So, it’s just mind-blowing to me that NASCAR made this a reality. To come back home, compete in front of my community, the military, my family, and friends, and do it with Carvana and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, this is one of those full-circle experiences I will never forget. It’s a lifelong dream.”

 

For Johnson, the weekend symbolizes not only a return to competition, but a celebration of his roots.

 

“When I think about everything this sport has given me and where it all started, being able to race in San Diego at this level feels like my career has come full circle,” Johnson added. “Starting out on two wheels racing motorcycles throughout the west coast and now being able to race on four in the same region is something I never thought I would see. Additionally, my grandparents were military and are buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery nearby the base, so it’s an honor to race there – this is going to be very special.”

 

Carvana, a longtime partner of Johnson’s, will once again be along for the ride in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for this special “SoCal” appearance. The partnership continues a multi-year relationship built on creativity, authenticity, and storytelling—values that perfectly align with Johnson’s own legacy.

 

Seven-Time’s back in SoCal. ☀️

We’ll see you in Coronado, @JimmieJohnson! pic.twitter.com/4Y0hsLI6w9

— NASCAR San Diego (@NASCARSanDiego) November 5, 2025

Carvana will unveil the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE paint scheme that will compete in San Diego in the near future.

 

 

source: Legacy Motor Club Media

If I Could Give Vicory Junction Anything . . .

it would be lots of Love and a Rollercoaster

 

When Kyle Petty and his family founded Victory Junction to honor his son Adam’s legacy, they never imagined that, two decades later, more than 135,000 life-changing camp experiences would have impacted children and families from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and four countries—each camp experience a story of courage, healing, and hope.

 

It’s a day at the track you won’t want to miss! 🏁

Join us Friday, November 21 at @VIRNow for Charity Laps and a 43-minute pit stop with The King 👑 @therichardpetty

Grab your pit stop ticket through the link below!🎟️https://t.co/Gw1o9RnRSv pic.twitter.com/pLdpgepb95

— Victory Junction (@VictoryJunction) November 5, 2025

Victory Junction is more than a camp. It’s a medically safe, fully accessible “home away from home” where children with medical and physical needs can do things they never thought possible like ziplining and riding horses. Where kids can sing around campfires and build friendships that last a lifetime.

 

And, with your support, Camp will remain a place where kids can be kids – where they laugh, play and grow in confidence. Where they experience adventure, find belonging, and grow in confidence.

 

Make a gift today and help fuel the power of possibility for Victory Junction campers. Your generosity ensures Camp remains completely free for children and their families while creating thousands of life-changing experiences filled with courage, joy, and belonging.

 

Click below to hear campers share their heartfelt answers to “If I could give Victory Junction anything this holiday season, it would be…” — and make your gift today!

 

Watch and Donate Wonder

 

On a personal note: NASCAR Race Mom (me) has been supporting Victory Junction for years; both as a monthly contributor and media advocate. I was lucky enough to take a tour of the facility in 2017 - it did not disappoint! 

 

source: Victory Junction PR Media

NASCAR / ARCA Race Recap (Phoenix)

Winners: Ryan Blaney (Cup); Jesse Love (Xfinity); Corey Heim (Trucks) plus Brent Crews (ARCA)

Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 

NASCAR Cup

Ryan Blaney Banks Season Finale

 

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series season finale in overtime at Phoenix Raceway, making a last-lap pass of Brad Keselowski for his fourth victory this season and 17th of his career.

 

Blaney, who led three times for 20 laps, earned his first win at Phoenix in his 20th start on the 1-mile oval in Avondale, Arizona.

 

It’s the second time in the 11 races of the elimination playoffs era that the winner of the season finale came from outside the Championship 4 (Ross Chastain won in 2023 while Blaney earned the title).

 

The race featured nine cautions for 65 laps as several drivers — including all of the Championship 4 drivers — struggled with tire problems.

 

“It’s just cool to end it on a good note. It’s just cool and obviously we had a fast car all day. Those other guys were just kind of faster getting going and I could never retain the lead.”

 

”Those guys were just really good and it took my car a while to come in, but it was a really good call for two there and keeping track position. I got a decent restart and I was able to kind of roll the bottom in three and four and eek the 6 out at the line.”

 

”I’m just really proud of the whole group and cool to end it in Victory Lane. It’s a shame we weren’t in the Championship 4. Congrats to Kyle and that whole team. I’m happy for this team that we could end it the best way we could. You just go try to win the race. I didn’t really have any of them in front of me. There wasn’t really two of them side-by-side. I tried to race those guys really good all day and gave them respect and tried to let them race it out at time, and at times I could go if it got gapped, but you’re just aware of everybody that’s around you. You don’t want to be the storyline to mess up a guy’s championship, so it was good that we were able to just run our race and run it clean to the end.”

 

Brad Keselowski finished second; Kyle Larson placed third; Joey Logano came in fourth and Kyle Busch completed the top five.

 

Ryan Blaney isn't going down the "what-if" path of winning the Phoenix race but not having advanced to the Champ 4. pic.twitter.com/252dpDChGH

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 3, 2025

Pole: Denny Hamlin

Click Here for Race Results

Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, February 1, 2026 for the ‘Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium’ at Bowman Gray Stadium.

NASCAR Xfinity

Love prevails at Phoenix to Win Race, Xfinity Series Championship

 

Jesse Love turned in the ultimate season bookend, winning the opening race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2025 schedule at Daytona International Speedway, then closing it out with the biggest win of his young career to claim the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway.

 

The 20-year-old Californian had to beat his best friend, the season’s 10-race winner Connor Zilisch, to claim the career-changing victory and title. Love ultimately passed the JR Motorsports driver Zilisch for the lead with 24 laps to go at the desert 1-miler and then had to hold off veteran Aric Almirola after the Joe Gibbs Racing driver also got around Zilisch with eight laps remaining.

 

“I just feel so clean and relieved,” said Love, whose margin of victory was 0.861 seconds. “It’s been a tough year for me, and I’ve put so much work into it, and people like my dad and [driver coach] Scott Speed and my whole No. 2 team worked just as hard for my dream as I have for my own.

 

“It really hasn’t set in yet. All these emotions, it doesn’t feel real, doesn’t feel real at all,” Love said, referring to the close contest with Zilisch. “He’s my best friend in the whole world, but not when we’re racing each other. We race each other hard but fair. … He ran a really great race tonight, but my car was just better tonight.”

 

Aric Almirola finished second; Connor Zilisch placed third; Brandon Jones came in fourth and Justin Allgaier] completed the top five.

 

Winning a championship keeps you busy! 😂 pic.twitter.com/f0E8Hqb2md

— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) November 2, 2025

Pole: Brandon Jones

Click Here for Race Results

Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, February 14, 2026 for the ‘United Rentals 300’ at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR Trucks

Corey Heim Claims 2025 Truck Series Title, Season Finale Victory

 

The best man won on Friday night, but it was far from a foregone conclusion.

 

The statistics might suggest otherwise. In winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, Corey Heim swept the first and second stages, led a race-high 100 of 161 laps and took the checkered flag 0.993 seconds ahead of defending series champion Ty Majeski in a second overtime.

 

“I just am so grateful to be where I’m at,” Heim said. “So thankful for the Tricon Garage, Toyota taking a chance on me years ago, (sponsors) Safelite, Mobil 1, Yahoo, Celsius, for every bit of their support.

 

“I was so stressed out ever since we went to the (Charlotte) Roval (where Heim won from the pole Oct. 3 to advance to the Championship 4). I’ve been, like, so terrible to talk to as a person, so stressed out.

 

“This is just such a relief, to say the least. So thankful for everybody.”

 

Ty Majeski finished second; Kaden Honeycutt placed third; Layne Riggs came in fourth and Rajah Caruth completed the top five.

 

A champion's instincts kicked in, and they worked. pic.twitter.com/Xnuy7zHhtG

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) November 1, 2025

Pole: Layne Riggs

Click Here for Race Results

Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, February 13, 2026 for the ‘NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race At Daytona’ at Daytona International Speedway.

ARCA

Brent Crews Dominates West Series Finale at Phoenix

 

The outcomes of the two ARCA Menards Series events at Phoenix this year were nearly identical. Brent Crews won both in a Gibbs Toyota with the Pinnacle Racing Group No. 28 following closely behind.

 

Crews’ first Phoenix win in March was much more intense compared to Saturday’s finale. ARCA Menards Series champion Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen appeared poised to claim his second victory of the season in March until a caution on the final lap set up a one-lap shootout between him and Crews.

 

Heading into turn three on the final lap, Crews dove under Queen and proceeded to muscle him up out of the groove. Queen made slight contact with the outside wall while Crews pulled ahead, prevailing in his first ARCA Menards Series appearance behind the wheel of Gibbs’ No. 18.

 

This time, there was no need for last-lap heroics. Carson Brown, the new driver of Pinnacle Racing Group’s No. 28 Chevrolet, made some inroads on Crews during the closing stages but ultimately ran out of time to avenge his team’s previous Phoenix defeat.

 

“It helps when you have a super fast Mobil 1 Toyota Camry,” Crews said.

 

“That was a blast to drive all day. [We were] loose all day, and it’s been super slimy, but these guys never stopped working on this thing. We were able to be fastest in practice, [get] the pole and lead all the laps. It’s an honor to be here.

 

“Having my dad here was cool, but Coach [Joe Gibbs] in Victory Lane for the first time is a new one for me.”

 

Trevor Huddleston put the finishing touches on a championship year in the West Series by scoring a 10th-place finish.

 

Carson Brown finished second; Thomas Annunziata placed third; Tristan McKee came in fourth and Leland Honeyman completed the top five.

 

🥹 pic.twitter.com/6p9Qd2l8WW

— Brent Crews (@BrentCrews11) October 27, 2025

Pole: Brent Crews

Click Here for Race Results 

Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway.

 

source: NASCAR Media

NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, & Truck Championship 4

Phoenix Raceway #Championship4

 

NASCAR Cup Playoff 4

Chase Briscoe; Denny Hamlin; William Byron; Kyle Larson

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Championship 4 field is cemented after William Byron’s  walkoff win on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.

 

Both Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe clinched Championship 4 spots by winning earlier in the semifinal round, and despite having engine issues at Martinsville, they will fight for the Bill France Cup next Sunday at Phoenix Raceway (3 p.m. ET, NBC, Peacock, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App).

 

Kyle Larson clinched the final spot in the title-deciding round by seven points over Christopher Bell.

 

Only one this is for certain; it will be a Joe Gibbs Racing Driver (Briscoe or Hamlin) or a Hendrick Motorsports Driver (Byron or Larson) with the championship cup next weekend.

 

Four left in the fight.

This is the #Championship4 in the NASCAR Cup Series! pic.twitter.com/0UT1XbuNrZ

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 26, 2025

NASCAR Xfinity Playoff 4

Connor Zilisch; Carson Kvapil; Justin Allgaier; Jesse Love

Of the four drivers fighting for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship next weekend.JR Motorsports teammates Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier were already locked in before Martinsville, but they will be joined by teammate Carson Kvapil, so JRM drivers will make up 75% of the final four.

 

The other driver is a fellow member of Team Chevrolet, ensuring a bowtie-backed driver wins it all. That will be Jesse Love  for Richard Childress Racing.

 

Four hopefuls. Head-to-head.

One race to settle it all. #Championship4 pic.twitter.com/7B2xwO5qd4

— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) October 26, 2025

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Playoff 4

Corey Heim; Ty Majeski; Tyler Ankrum; Kaden Honeycutt

Corey Heim has had a dominant season, shattering a win record that has been standing since the 1990s. He has led over 1500 laps, and is in a completely different universe when his stats are compared to his title rivals. Further, Heim has also been here before, making the Championship 4 in both 2023 and 2024 as well.

 

Nevertheless, Corey will have to best Ty Majeski; Tyler Ankrum; Kaden Honeycutt to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship.

 

Four drivers.

One goal: Be first to the finish line. pic.twitter.com/SWzQ6JlDrm

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 25, 2025

 

source: NASCAR Media

NASCAR Race Recap (Martinsville)

Winners: William Byron (Cup); Taylor Gray (Xfinity); Corey Heim (Trucks)

Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 

NASCAR Cup

Byron Hits Dominant Martinsville Walkoff as Champ 4 is Set

 

William Byron powered past Ryan Blaney with 43 laps to go and held him off on a late restart to win Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, clinching a Championship 4 berth for the third consecutive season.

 

Byron, who led 304 laps, won by 0.717 seconds and will compete for his first championship alongside Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson, who clinched the lone spot on points.

 

“Damn, I got a lot to say,” Byron told NBC Sports’ Marty Snider. “Things have a way of working out, and we’ve been tested, and this is just unbelievable. I’m out of breath.

“All these guys work so hard and you put everything into Sundays and sometimes you don’t get anything in return. And that’s been the last couple weeks and honestly throughout the year, we had some close calls, but sometimes life is that way, but you just got to keep being resilient, and we were and just feels damn good.”

 

Ryan Blaney finished second; Chase Elliott placed third; Ross Chastain came in fourth and Kyle Larson completed the top five.

 

These #NASCARPlayoffs have tested @WilliamByron.

Today, he rose to the occasion. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Qgbc0F3Ctj

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 26, 2025

Pole: William Byron

Click Here for Race Results

Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET for the ‘NASCAR Cup Series Championship’ at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR Xfinity

Taylor Gray Earns First National Series Win

 

Taylor Gray finally pulled through in a dramatic late-race battle with his rival, Sammy Smith, to score his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win at a place that has dealt him so much heartbreak, Martinsville Speedway. Gray led a race-high 52 laps and won by 0.344 seconds in overtime.

 

“About damn time I got me a clock,” Smith said in his victory interview on The CW. “I cannot thank everyone enough on this 54 team, such an awesome racecar. Jason (Ratcliff, crew chief) and the pit crew did an awesome job tonight. Everyone on this crew bring me awesome racecars to the track and give me an opportunity to race for a win every time I come here.”

 

Sammy Smith finished second; Brandon Jones placed third; Sheldon Creed came in fourth and Aric Almirola completed the top five.

 

Nothing tastes as sweet as your first career win!

This Victory Burnout for @Taylor_Gray is presented by @krispykreme. pic.twitter.com/5fHnRxhjKN

— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) October 26, 2025

Pole: Harrison Burton

Click Here for Race Results

Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET for the ‘NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship’ at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR Trucks

Corey Heim Wins 11th Race of Truck Season

 

It was “Heim Time” once again this weekend at Martinsville Speedway as Corey Heim won the Slim Jim 200 for his 11th win of the 2025 season.

 

Heim led a race-high 77 laps en route to the victory, extending his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series single-season wins record in the process.

 

“Definitely a rocky race there, getting behind on track position,” Heim said. “We wanted to capitalize on our day and make the most of it. I really didn’t think we had the truck we did in the spring, but once we got out front, it showed we really had something to work with here.”

 

Kaden Honeycutt finished second; Layne Riggs placed third; Brent Crews came in fourth and Corey LaJoie completed the top five.

 

He’s got a lot of practice doing this. pic.twitter.com/aiBM60ng4h

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 25, 2025

Pole: Layne Riggs

Click Here for Race Results

Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET for the ‘NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race’ at Phoenix Raceway.

 

source: NASCAR Media