Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Remembering Martinsville Spring #NASCAR Event

Remembering Martinsville Spring #NASCAR Event

2025 Spring Victors: Denny Hamlin (Cup); Austin Hill (Xfinity); Daniel Hemric (Trucks)

Martinsville Speedway is a 0.526 mi oval short track in Ridgeway, Virginia, United States, a community of Martinsville, Virginia. The track has held a variety of events since its opening in 1947, primarily events sanctioned by NASCAR. Martinsville Speedway is owned by NASCAR and led by track president Clay Campbell.

 

This weekend, the track is host to another triple header; the last race before the championship winning race finale

 

Below is a recap of the 2025 Spring Martinville event:

 

NASCAR Cup

Denny Hamlin Win Spring Martinville Cup Race

Denny Hamlin Win Spring Martinville Cup Race

 

It didn’t take Denny Hamlin long to find the recipe for success in Sunday’s Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. 

 

Hamlin grabbed the lead on Lap 126 of 400 in the seventh NASCAR Cup Series race of the season and never looked back.

 

With flawless work from his pit crew, the driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota led 274 of the last 275 laps — with the only exception a lap credited to polesitter Christopher Bell, who raced side-by-side with Hamlin after the final restart on Lap 326.

 

Hamlin pulled away toward the end of the final 75-lap green-flag run and beat Bell, his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, to the finish line by 4.617 seconds.

 

Christopher Bell finished second; Bubba Wallace placed third; Chase Elliott came in fourth and Kyle Larsoncompleted the top five.

 







Hamlin’s October 2025 win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway guarantees him the opportunity to compete for a Cup Championship at Phoenix.

 

NASCAR Xfinity

Austin Hill Survives NASCAR Overtime for Spring Martinsville Race

Austin Hill Survives NASCAR Overtime for Spring Martinsville Race

 

Diving underneath a trio of wrecking cars in the final corner of overtime at Martinsville Speedway, Austin Hill beat perennial bridesmaid Sheldon Creed to the start/finish line by 0.190 seconds to win Saturday’s US Marine Corps 250, giving Richard Childress his 100th Xfinity Series victory and earning a $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus for the unlikely winner.

 

Taylor Gray, seeking his first Xfinity Series win, held the lead until Turn 3 of the final lap, when Sammy Smith charged into the corner, spun Gray’s No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and knocked it into the outside wall.

 

Hill hit the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet of Justin Allgaier from behind, sending him crashing into Smith. Hill sneaked through on the bottom, bringing Creed with him, as Allgaier held on for third. In the surprising victory, Hill led less than a quarter of a mile before taking the checkered flag.

 

Sheldon Creed finished second; Justin Allgaier placed third; Brennan Poole came in fourth and Sam Mayer completed the top five.

 





Hill’s win last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway affords him the opportunity to compete for an Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix.

 

NASCAR Trucks

Daniel Hemric Captures First Career Truck Win

Daniel Hemric Captures First Career Truck Win

 

During the week before the Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200 at Martinsville Speedway, Daniel Hemric practiced his backflip.

 

It was the signature move he had been able to use just once in NASCAR national series competition — when he won the 2021 season finale at Phoenix Raceway to clinch the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.

 

But on Friday, the 34-year-old from Kannapolis, North Carolina, had a chance to perform the celebratory move once again after capitalizing on the misfortunes of others — notably series leader Corey Heim — to win the first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of his career.

 

Hemric even stuck the landing, reveling in the race win that earned him a coveted grandfather clock trophy and a $50,000 Triple Truck Challenge bonus as the highest-finishing series regular.

 

Tyler Ankrum finished second; Jake Garcia placed third; Chandler Smith came in fourth and Ben Rhodes completed the top five.

 

As they say, should Hemric manage to win again at Martinsville, he would advance to the Truck Round of Four.

 





 

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Monday, October 20, 2025

#NASCAR Race Recap (Talladega)

#NASCAR Race Recap (Talladega)

Winners: Chase Briscoe (Cup); Austin Hill (Xfinity); Gio Ruggiero (Trucks)

Winners: Chase Briscoe (Cup); Austin Hill (Xfinity); Gio Ruggiero (Trucks) #NASCAR
Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 


NASCAR Cup

Briscoe Wins Talladega Thriller, Clinches Championship 4 Spot

Briscoe Wins Talladega Thriller, Clinches Championship 4 Spot

 

In a typically dramatic push to the Talladega Superspeedway checkered flag, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe made a last-lap pass on the frantic field to claim victory in Sunday’s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs race and earn his first-ever shot at the season title.

 

The 30-year-old Indiana native Briscoe will join his JGR teammate Denny Hamlin, who won last week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leaving the final two positions in the Championship 4 to be decided in next week’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway.

 

Briscoe thanked another JGR teammate, however, 23-year-old Ty Gibbs, for the push forward on the final lap Sunday that resulted in his first-ever superspeedway win, 0.145 seconds over Front Row Motorsports’ driver Todd Gilliland and Gibbs, neither of whom is among the eight-driver playoff field.

 

The runner-up showing was a career best for Gilliland.

 

“Ty Gibbs, just an incredible teammate there,” said an emotional Briscoe, who stood on his No. 19 JGR Toyota waving his arms to the cheering crowd. “I honestly would not have won that race without Ty. It was an amazing team effort. I can’t believe I won a superspeedway race. I’ve never done it at any level.”

 

“It’s not hit me, we’re going to Phoenix,” a grinning Briscoe said of the championship opportunity he now has after leading only 16 laps Sunday, but the most important final one.

 

“Absolutely [a dream come true]. So thankful that the Lord’s blessed me, opening doors and closing doors at times, but certainly opening an incredible door for me here at Joe Gibbs Racing. … Even today, I just had such a ‘peace’ and normally I’m scared to death, nervous around this place, but today, just had such a peace.”

 

Todd Gilliland finished second; Ty Gibbs placed third; Bubba Wallace came in fourth and Cole Custer completed the top five.

 






Pole: Michael McDowell



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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET for the ‘Xfinity 500’ at Martinsville Speedway.


NASCAR Xfinity

Austin Hill Completes Talladega Sweep with Xfinity Series Win

Austin Hill Completes Talladega Sweep with Xfinity Series Win

 

Once again, Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Hill proved himself the driver to beat on NASCAR’s big drafting-style tracks, the veteran holding off the field on a dramatic overtime restart with two laps remaining at Talladega Superspeedway to earn the victory in Saturday’s United Rentals 250.

 

Hill’s No. 21 RCR Chevrolet led a race-best 48 of the 100 laps to earn a season sweep at the 2.66-mile speedway, NASCAR’s biggest track. The 31-year-old Georgia native claimed both stage wins and the .105-second victory over JR Motorsports playoff driver Carson Kvapil. The victory now gives him 10 wins at drafting style tracks – having already eclipsed the previous record set by NASCAR Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart, who each had eight victories on that style of track.

 

Although Hill has been eliminated from contention for the Xfinity driver’s title, his win Saturday does guarantee his RCR team a car in the 2025 owner’s championship.

 

“If you have any questions and it’s green-white-checkered, you probably just go to the bottom [of the track] because of how crazy the second and third lane was there at the end,” an elated Hill said after climbing down from the hood of his Chevy, where he waved his hands and encouraged the huge crowd’s loud reaction.

 

“Being able to race for Richard Childress is always special, and to be able to deliver wins like this,” Hill continued. “As the playoff started and us getting knocked out the way we did, it stung a lot, but once we knew we were still in it for the owner’s championship, I decided I’d do it just like I would going for a driver’s championship.

 

“To be able to lock ourselves in and go to Phoenix knowing we’re going for an owner’s championship and be able to try and deliver one to Richard Childress Racing means the world to me.”

 

Carson Kvapil finished second; Justin Allgaier placed third; Christian Eckes came in fourth and Caesar Bacarella completed the top five.

 






Pole: Jesse Love



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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET for the ‘IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250’ at Martinsville Speedway.




NASCAR Trucks

Gio Ruggiero Scores First Career Truck Series Win

Gio Ruggiero Scores First Career Truck Series Win

 

Rookie Gio Ruggiero capped a typically dramatic afternoon of racing on the Talladega Superspeedway high banks with the 19-year-old’s first career trip to NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Victory Lane in Friday’s Love’s RV Stop 225.

 

Though not in the playoffs, Ruggiero held off his Tricon Garage teammate and current championship leader Corey Heim in a two-lap overtime duel to the checkered flag, his No. 17 Toyota leading the way by a mere .059 seconds. The effort rewarded an absolutely strong day for the young driver, who won pole position and led a race-best 37 of the 90 laps.

 

“Super thankful all the guys on this 17 truck, they worked their butts off today and definitely brought the best piece today,” the Massachusetts driver Ruggiero said. “We showed it in qualifying and throughout the race there that we had the fastest piece. Thanks to Toyota and everybody who supports me. Great to win a race with my mom and dad here.”

 

Corey Heim finished second; Ty Majeski placed third; Dawson Sutton came in fourth and Layne Riggs completed the top five.

 






Pole: Gio Ruggiero



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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm ET for the ‘Slim Jim 200’ at Martinsville Speedway.




ARCA

ARCA was off track this Weekend

The ARCA Menard Series (AMS) and ARCA Menard East Series (AMES) have concluded their 2025 Season. Brenden Queen won the AMS Championship while Isaac Kitzmiller captured the top spot in the AES

 







Next Race: The ARCA West Series will return on Saturday, November1, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. MT for the ‘Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100’ at Phoenix Raceway. This will be the last ARCA race of the 2025 Season..



 

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Samantha Busch Visits the White House as Donald Trump Attempts to Lower IVF Costs

Samantha Busch Visits the White House as Donald Trump Attempts to Lower IVF Costs

Trump took the floor and had praises for Busch.

Kyle's wife👦🏻👶🏻Brexton & Lennix’s mom👚🏁 Owner http://samanthabusch.com🤱IVF advocate @bundleofjoyfund 📖Author “Fighting Infertility”

 

In February this year, when Donald Trump rolled out an executive order to make IVF more accessible for American families, Samantha Busch publicly backed the move. She had shared a post from Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, praising how “incredible it is for the families facing infertility.”

 

After spending years beating the drum for awareness while sharing her own IVF battle, Samantha said the order gave her an overwhelming sense of elation. She emphasized that infertility is a condition that deserves visibility, so that no one gets left out of the fulfilling experience of becoming parents due to the steep price of treatments.

 

Samantha Busch at the White House

 

Recently, Samantha made her way to the White House, invited by President Trump, to attend an event marking the initiative for the expansion of access to IVF treatment. Samantha spoke at the event, sharing her story. Later, she took to Instagram to describe her experience.

 

I was overcome with gratitude and faith. I’ve always believed that God had a purpose for our pain and that our own infertility journey — six rounds of IVF, multiple miscarriages, and years of heartache — was meant to help others,” wrote Samantha as a caption to the post in which she shared her video from the event.

 

“It was an incredible honor to share our family’s story — to give a voice to something that for too long carried a stigma or went unspoken. I am so proud of this community. Your courage to speak up, share your struggles, and demand change made this moment possible. Together, we turned pain into purpose and hope into action,” she added.

 

“Because of your voices — and the commitment of the Trump Administration — the dream of parenthood will now be within reach for so many more families,” concluded the certified fertility coach.

 

During her speech, she spoke about the hurdles she and her husband, NASCAR star Kyle Busch, faced while trying to start a family. She recounted how IVF became their only road to welcoming their children, Brexton and Lennix. After she shared her story, Trump took the floor and sang praises for Busch.

 

The Busches also talked about ‘The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund,’ an initiative dedicated to advocating for infertility education and awareness and removing financial barriers by granting monetary support to couples seeking IVF to conceive.

 





While drug costs are a factor, they’re not the main culprit behind IVF’s hefty price tag. According to the National Council of State Legislatures, IVF runs between $12,000 and $17,000 without medications. Factoring them in, the figure climbs closer to $25,000.

 

As part of Trump’s announcement, employers will now have the green light to offer standalone insurance covering infertility treatments. However, such plans will have leeway regarding mandatory coverage, as Trump outlined in his White House remarks. He also revealed that one major drugmaker, EMD Serono, will trim list prices on IVF-related drugs.

 

The White House clarified that no government incentives would be given to employers providing fertility benefits, while a fact sheet stopped short of explaining how those plans might be regulated.

 

All in all, Samantha rallying around what is a deeply personal topic, ridden with stigma, seems to have paid dividends.

 

 

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Miss Alabama Emma Terry Named Honorary Pace Car Driver

Miss Alabama Emma Terry Named Honorary Pace Car Driver

For Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Miss Alabama Emma Terry Named Honorary #NASCAR Pace Car Driver

 

Talladega Superspeedway announced that reigning Miss Alabama Emma Terry will serve as the honorary pace car driver for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race.

 





Terry, a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was crowned Miss Alabama earlier this year and went on to finish as the fourth runner-up to Miss America last month. She was also selected as the second runner-up for the Quality of Life Award presented by Miss America, which recognizes delegates whose community service initiatives exemplify impact, innovation, and lasting commitment.

 

“We’re so proud to have Emma representing the state as Miss Alabama and share in her passion for serving others,” said Brian Crichton, Talladega Superspeedway President. “Emma has a genuine love of NASCAR, and with her drive to make lives better for those in the community, she’s the perfect person to lead the field to green for Sunday’s big race!”

 

During her tenure as Miss Alabama, Terry’s community service initiative is Stomping Out ALS One Step at a Time. Her service focus is dedicated to her grandfather, Stewart Simpson, who battled ALS. He also inspired her passion for NASCAR, making her role as honorary pace car driver that much more poignant to her and her family.

 

“As Miss Alabama, I’m thrilled to join thousands of fans in celebrating the history and energy of Talladega Superspeedway,” said Terry. “Experiencing Talladega in person for the first time-the largest oval track in NASCAR, known for its speed, excitement, and incredible fan traditions-is truly unforgettable. For me, this is more than just a race; it’s an opportunity to honor my grandfather’s memory and celebrate a sport that we enjoyed watching on television before ALS took him from us.”

 

In addition to her philanthropic endeavors, Terry is an accomplished dancer, having trained extensively with Exclusively Ballet, Birmingham Dance Theatre, and the Alabama Ballet. She was recognized with a Preliminary Talent Award and Scholarship at the 2025 Miss Alabama Competition.

 

 

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Talladega #NASCAR Cup Drivers to Watch

Talladega #NASCAR Cup Drivers to Watch

#NASCARPlayoffs | #YellaWood500


The NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series continue the playoff action this weekend in Alabama, each continuing their respective Round of 8s at Talladega Superspeedway.

 

Below is a list of Cup driver to keep your eye on:

 



Tyler Reddick: The No. 45 23XI Racing driver won the 2024 spring Talladega race and has three top 10s in 11 Talladega Cup starts. 


He’s also finished top six in four of the last nine races on superspeedways.

 

Of course, the health of his baby son, Rookie has to be a negative distraction.

 







Austin Cindric: While no longer in the Cup playoffs, Cindric is arguably NASCAR’s current best superspeedway driver. 

He’s the most recent Talladega winner, and six of his 12 top-five finishes at the Cup level have come on superspeedways. 

Look for him to also connect with his playoff teammates toward the front of the field.

 







Ricky Stenhouse Jr. : All four of Stenhouse’s Cup Series victories have come on superspeedways.

Further, he is the defending winner of the Talladega playoff race. 

He enters Sunday’s race with five finishes of sixth or better in the last 10 superspeedway events.

 







Alex Bowman: The No. 48 Hendrick driver has yet to win on a superspeedway, and his finishes can tend to flip-flop at these types of tracks. 


However, Bowman has two finishes of seventh or better in the last three Talladega races, and he’s posted seven top 10s in the last 13 superspeedway races.

 







Justin Haley: Both of Haley’s Talladega top 10s have come in the last four races at the track, and he has four top-15 results in the last 14 races. 


One can’t forget that Haley was dominant at superspeedways in the Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing and owns two Talladega victories (both in 2020).

 



 

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Talladega #NASCAR Weekend Schedule

Talladega Superspeedway #NASCAR Weekend Schedule

Friday-Trucks; Saturday-Xfinity; Sunday-Cup

Talladega Superspeedway #NASCAR Weekend Schedule

 

After being in the playoffs for the past 21 seasons, this weekend marks Talladega’s first appearance in the Round of 8.

 

As the middle race of the second round last year, the race winners were Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (Cup), Sammy Smith (Xfinity) and Grant Enfinger (Truck).

 


Friday, October 17, 2025

    Garage Open

  • 1 - 7 p.m. — Cup Series
  • 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Xfinity Series
  • 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. — Truck Series

    • Track activity

  • 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. — Truck qualifying (FS2)
  • 4 p.m. — Truck Race 
    • 85 laps, 226.1 miles;
      • Stage 1 at Lap 20
      • Stage 2 at Lap 40
    • Fox, Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)


Saturday, October 18,2025

    Garage Open

  • 1 - 7 p.m. — Cup Series
  • 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Xfinity Series

    • Track activity

  • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Xfinity qualifying (CW App)
  • 1:30 - 3 p.m. — Cup qualifying (truTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
  • 4 p.m. — Xfinity Race
    • 94 laps, 250.04 miles
      • Stage 1 at Lap 25
      • Stage 2 at Lap 50
    • Fox, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)


Sunday, October 19, 2025

    Garage Open

  • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Cup Series

    • Track activity

  • 2 p.m. — Cup Race
    • 188 laps, 500.08 miles
      • Stage 1 at Lap 60
      • Stage 2 at Lap 120
    • NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
(All Times Eastern)




 

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

NASCAR Playoff Picture

#NASCAR Playoff Picture

NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, & Truck Series Compete at Talladega Superspeedway this Weekend

NASCAR Cup Series

 

Denny Hamlin is back in the Championship 4 with eyes on his first career NASCAR Cup Series title.

 

Hamlin passed teammate Chase Briscoe with four laps to go to take the lead and win the South Point 400 on Oct. 12 at Las Vegas.

 

The driver of the No. 11 Toyota used four fresh tires to work into the top three with 10 laps to go before passing Kyle Larson for second and working past Briscoe for the lead.

 

Three playoff drivers had major issues at Vegas. Ryan Blaney blew a tire early and crashed, finishing 38th. William Byron, in 2nd inside of 40 laps to go, crashed after running over a slowing Ty Dillon at the opening of pit road. Chase Elliott had a pit road penalty and never recovered back into the top 10, finishing 18th.

 





Xfinity Series

 

Aric Almirola denied Connor Zilisch a ticket to the Championship 4 with a pass with 10 laps to go to win the Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Oct. 11 at Las Vegas.

 

Almirola made the pass and cleared Zilisch despite contact between the two leaders down the backstretch.

 

Zilisch can clinch a spot win or lose as soon as next week at Talladega given his playoff cushion (+82 to the playoff cutline), but he missed out on the win at Vegas.

 

Talladega looms next as a possible major shakeup around the playoff cutline, with the playoff field now knowing at least two drivers will advance to the final four on points.

 





Craftsman Truck Series

 

The Craftsman Truck Series returns to the track Friday for the second event in the round of eight. Only Corey Heim is assured a spot in the next round for the championship race at Phoenix Raceway.

 

Heim rallied to win October 3rd Ecosave 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, setting a single-season NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series record with his 10th win of the 2025 campaign, breaking the tie with Greg Biffle!

 





 

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Monday, October 13, 2025

NASCAR / ARCA Race Recap (Las Vegas Motor Speedway / Bullring)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Recap (Las Vegas Motor Speedway / Bullring)

Winners: Denny Hamlin (Cup); Aric Almirola (Xfinity); plus Trevor Huddleston (ARCA West)

Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 


NASCAR Cup

Denny Hamlin Seizes Vegas Victory to Clinch Championship 4 Berth

Denny Hamlin Seizes Las Vegas Victory to Clinch Championship 4 Berth

 

Denny Hamlin scored an emotional victory and claimed a significant career milestone with a dramatic NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 win in Sunday’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

 

Hamlin passed two cars in the final 10 laps, ultimately taking the lead from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe with four laps remaining and then holding off the day’s most dominant driver, Kyle Larson, by 1.533 seconds to claim a series-best sixth win of the season and 60th of his Cup career.

 

The win secures the first of four positions for the Nov. 2 Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway — landing Hamlin his first title shot since 2021.

 

Hamlin was notably moved in the moments after climbing out of his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Instead of the typical playful banter the veteran normally delivers to the crowd after a win, the 44-year-old Virginian spoke more solemnly, mentioning his father Dennis, who has been ill.

 

“This win means a lot, this is the point where I kind of give the fans some [expletive], but not today, I appreciate you all so much,” said Hamlin, his eyes water-filled as he looked toward the crowded grandstands.

 

“Obviously, just want to say ‘hi’ to my dad and family back at home,” Hamlin added, his voice cracking with emotion. “We were hoping to get 60 [wins] today, but didn’t think we were. Just put the pedal down those last 10 laps and made it happen.”

 

Kyle Larson finished second; Christopher Bell placed third; Chase Briscoe came in fourth and Tyler Reddick completed the top five.

 






Pole: Denny Hamlin



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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET for the ‘YellaWood 500’ at Talladega Superspeedway.


NASCAR Xfinity

Almirola Holds Off Zilisch for Thrilling Xfinity Series Win at Las Vegas

Almirola Holds Off Zilisch for Thrilling Xfinity Series Win at Las Vegas

 

An incredible race-long scramble among the day’s front-running trio of veteran Aric Almirola and young talents Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love ended in favor of the experienced Almirola, but he really had to earn this trophy in Saturday’s Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

 

Almirola, who led a race-best 107 of the 201 laps, took the lead for good from the season’s most dominant driver, Zilisch, with nine laps remaining and held off the championship leader by .696 seconds in one of the most competitive races of the season.


“Such an awesome opportunity to go race for an owner’s championship with [Gibbs’ late son] J.D. Gibbs’ name on the car,” Almirola said. “I’m having so much fun. This is the time of my life.

 

“Our car was good. Our car was really good, but the longer I ran the tighter I got and I was just struggling on the long run at the beginning of Stage 3 and finally on that re-start [with 23 laps remaining] I took off incredibly tight and couldn’t get going and was able to go chase the 88 [Zilisch] down. He looked pretty loose and I was able to capitalize on that.

 

“It was awesome racing them.”

 

Connor Zilisch finished second; Justin Allgaier placed third; Corey Day came in fourth and Nick Sanchez completed the top five.

 






Pole: Justin Allgaier



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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET for the ‘United Rentals 250’ at Talladega Superspeedway.




NASCAR Trucks

Truck Enjoyed an Off Weekend







Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET for the ‘Love's RV Stop 225’ at Talladega Superspeedway.




ARCA West

Trevor Huddleston Consolidates West Series Points Lead with Victory at Las Vegas

Trevor Huddleston Consolidates West Series Points Lead with Victory at Las Vegas

 

Although he did not officially clinch the ARCA Menards Series West championship at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, Trevor Huddleston got one step closer to securing that milestone.

 

The veteran racer put together a stellar performance in the Star Nursery 150 to pick up an important fourth victory on the 2025 season. Huddleston dealt with several late cautions, one of which was extended due to weather, but survived the attrition to celebrate his first trip to Victory Lane at The Bullring.

 

When the day started, Huddleston doubted he would have a car capable of being able to contend at the front of the field. Despite the adversity, Huddleston’s faith in his High Point Racing team was rewarded, as he now has the West Series title within his grasp.

 

“We did not unload good,” Huddleston said. “[My crew] stuck to it and they made it happen. That was a little rough, but it was an amazing battle with everybody. “

 

“We had some transmission issues,” Huddleston said about his battle with Keller. “I lost it into neutral, hit the rumble strips and got into Kyle. It was a bummer deal and I knew we were going to have a great battle. People are going to be mad a little bit, but that’s part of racing I guess.

 

“Win number four is pretty awesome and I’m pretty speechless.”

 

Connor Hall finished second; Robbie Kennealy placed third; Thomas Annunziata came in fourth and Tanner Reif completed the top five.

 






Pole: Trevor Huddleston



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Next Race: The ARCA West Series will return on Saturday, November1, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. MT for the ‘Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100’ at Phoenix Raceway. This will be the last ARCA race of the 2025 Season.



The ARCA Menard Series (AMS) and ARCA Menard East Series (AMES) have concluded their 2025 Season. Brenden Queen won the AMS Championship while Isaac Kitzmiller captured the top spot in the AES

 

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Extends Entitlement for South Point 400 NASCAR Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Extends Entitlement for South Point 400 NASCAR Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

South Point will continue to serve as the official hotel and casino of Las Vegas Motor Speedway

 

Las Vegas Motor Speedway and South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa  are driving their partnership forward with a multi-year renewal, keeping the South Point 400 as the entitlement race of Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s fall NASCAR Cup Series event.

 

The extension strengthens the long-term alliance between Las Vegas Motor Speedway and South Point, a relationship that dates to the track’s opening in 1996, and maintains South Point’s status as the speedway’s Official Hotel and Casino.

 

"South Point has been proud to support racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for decades, and the South Point 400 has become a highlight for our team and our guests,” said Ryan Growney, general manager of South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. “We’re proud to continue this tradition and keep the excitement of NASCAR alive here in Las Vegas."

 

The 2026 South Point 400 will be held on October 4, the second race in the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

 

“Michael Gaughan and South Point have been part of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway family since our earliest days and their commitment to racing runs deep,” said Patrick Lindsey, senior vice president and general manager of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Their support helps us deliver world-class racing and a memorable experience for fans year after year. We’re excited to continue building on that tradition together."

 





 

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

NASCAR Dignitaries for Las Vegas Motor Speedway

#NASCAR Dignitaries for Las Vegas Motor Speedway

WWE Damian Priest - Pace Car Driver; Actor Glen Powell - Grand Marshal; Journalist Holly Cain - Grand Marshal

NASCAR dignitaries are individuals, often celebrities or respected figures, who have ceremonial roles, such as a Grand Marshal, who delivers the "Start Your Engines" command, an Honorary Pace Car Driver who leads the field to the green flag, or a figure who gives an invocation or presents the colors, to add excitement and honor to an event, rather than having administrative or operational duties.

 

WWE Superstar Damian Priest to Serve as Pace Car Driver for South Point 400

WWE Superstar Damian Priest to Serve as Pace Car Driver for South Point 400

 

The South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 12, will feature an electrifying crossover between two worlds of entertainment as WWE Superstar Damian Priest takes the wheel as the official pace car driver for this year’s playoff race.

 

Known to fans worldwide as “The Archer of Infamy,” Priest will bring his trademark intensity, charisma and larger-than-life presence to the NASCAR stage as the former World Heavyweight Champion, setting the tone for one of the most anticipated playoff races of the year.

 






Hollywood Superstar Glen Powell named Grand Marshal for the 2025 South Point 400

Hollywood Superstar Glen Powell named Grand Marshal for the 2025 South Point 400

 

With magnetic charisma, an accomplished career, and a presence that commands attention beyond the screen, acclaimed actor, producer, and screenwriter Glen Powell has been named grand marshal of this year’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 12.

 

“It was an absolute yes when I was asked to serve as grand marshal for the South Point 400,” Powell said. “I’ve grown up around a love of speed and competition, and NASCAR racing embodies that passion like no other. To be part of this tradition in Las Vegas, with all the energy and excitement of the fans, is going to be an unforgettable experience.”

 






Award-winning Motorsports Journalist Holly Cain named Grand Marshal for Focused Health 302

Award-winning Motorsports Journalist Holly Cain named Grand Marshal for Focused Health 302

 

Known for her role behind a screen, award-winning Motorsports Journalist Holly Cain  will put the computer to the side to serve as Grand Marshal for the Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Cain will give the official command to start engines alongside fellow breast cancer survivors, kicking off the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of 8 race.

 

Cain, a mom of two and a two-time cancer survivor, has been a respected voice in the motorsports media for over 30 years. Her career includes writing for The Tampa Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, and The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, as well as digital roles at AOL Sports, FOXSports.com and NASCAR.com. She currently writes for the NASCAR Wire Service, covering the sport’s biggest stories and championship moments, as well as a voter for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

 

“The Focused Health family has been touched by breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness is one of the causes we support,” said Larry Cassar, Co-Founder and President of Focused Health, and Shawn Holt, Co-Founder and CEO of Focused Health, in a joint statement. “Holly exemplifies the power and determination of being a human being, overcoming great odds, and being a breast cancer survivor. We're excited to partner with Las Vegas Motor Speedway.”

 



 

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Las Vegas Motor Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Schedule

Las Vegas Motor Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Schedule

ARCA Race on Friday; Xfinity Race on Saturday; NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday

Las Vegas Motor Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Schedule

 

NASCAR roars back into the Entertainment Capital of the World for the South Point 400 Playoff Weekend, October 10–12 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS). Fans will experience three incredible days of racing, entertainment, and high-stakes playoff drama as the best drivers in the world battle under the bright lights of Las Vegas.

 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

  • 9 a.m.-RV Lots open


Friday, October 10, 2025

FREE Friday in the Fan Zone plus Racing at The Bullring*

  • 11 a.m.-Fan Zone opens
  • Noon-NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS)Haulers Enter
  • 3 p.m.-NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Hauler Parade
    • -Fan Zone closes
  • 4 p.m.-Ticket Gate opens at The Bullring
  • 4:30 p.m.-Brendan Gaughan Celebrity Blackjack Tournament – South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
  • 6 p.m.-CARS Tour West & ARCA Menards Series West Racing at The Bullring ---Star Nursery Classic featuring the HARVICK SHOWDOWN: Kevin vs. Keelan
  • Post-Race-Fireworks Grand Finale!


Saturday, October 11, 2025

Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race

  • 9 a.m.-Parking Lots open
  • 10 a.m.-Fan Zone opens
  • 11 a.m.-Neon Garage, VIP Suites & Ticket Gates B-C-D Open
    • -Xfinity Series Practice (two groups, 25 minutes each)
  • 12:05 p.m.-Xfinity Series Qualifying (single car/1 lap)
  • 1:30 p.m.-Cup Series Practice (two groups, 25 minutes each)
  • 1:45 p.m.-Xfinity Series Drivers' Autograph Session (Neon Garage / Pass Required)
  • 2:40 p.m.-Cup Series Qualifying (single car/1 lap)
  • 4 p.m.-NXS Driver Introductions
  • 4:30 p.m.- Focused Health 302 NXS Playoff Race 
    • Stages 45/90/201 laps
    • 301.5 miles


Sunday, October 12, 2025

South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race

  • 8 a.m.-Parking Lots open
  • 9 a.m.-Fan Zone opens
  • 10 a.m.-Neon Garage, VIP Suites & Ticket Gates B-C-D open
  • 10:30 a.m.-Speedway Children's Charities Live Auction (Draft Bar – ticket required)
    • -Raceway Ministries Service (The Strip RV Lot Tent near Drag Strip Grandstands – open to the public)
  • 12:15 p.m.-Pre-Race Track Pass access open (front-stretch – pass required)
  • 1 p.m.-Pre-Race Concert (front-stretch)
  • 1:25 p.m.-The Drivers Meeting (Neon Garage – pass required)
  • 1:40 p.m.-Drivers Red Carpet Walk (infield/front-stretch)
  • 1:50 p.m. -NCS Driver Introductions
  • 2:30 p.m.- South Point 400 NCS Playoff Race 
    • Stages 80/165/267 laps, 
    • 400.5 miles


 

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