ERNEST Named Grand Marshal for Cracker Barrel 400

The Nashville native, hailed as “The Charmer” will give the command to start engines for the ‘Cracker Barrel 400’ #NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

 

Nashville Superspeedway announced that chart-topping singer-songwriter ERNEST will serve as the grand marshal for the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. The Nashville native, hailed as “The Charmer” by MusicRow and a triple-threat talent who “creates a sound all his own” (Pollstar), will give the command to start engines as Amazon Prime Video broadcasts the event to its world-wide audience.

 

“ERNEST embodies the heart and soul of Nashville, making him the ideal grand marshal for the Cracker Barrel 400,” said Matt Greci, general manager of Nashville Superspeedway. “His remarkable talent, deep connection to Music City and ability to captivate audiences will bring an unforgettable energy to our race weekend.”

 

ERNEST, a four-time ACM Award nominee, including a 2024-25 nod for Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and three-time CMA Triple Play Award winner, has cemented his status as one of Music City’s defining artist-writers. With influences spanning Eminem to George Jones, he has penned 13 No. 1 hits, including the Hot 100 record-breaking “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, earning a 2025 GRAMMY nomination.

 

His sophomore album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, featuring 26 tracks with collaborations alongside Lainey Wilson, Lukas Nelson, Jelly Roll and HARDY, has been lauded by The Tennessean for honoring Music City while proving ERNEST’s dynamic artistry. Short-listed as a “Best of the Year So Far” by Billboard, The Tennessean and Country Now, the album follows his critically acclaimed FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM) and its deluxe edition, Two Dozen Roses.

 

In 2024, ERNEST joined Morgan Wallen’s “One Night at a Time Stadium Tour” and Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken Tour,” showcasing his high-energy performances.

 

He recently launched DeVille Records, signing GRAMMY-nominated Chandler Walters, Rhys Rutherford and Cody Lohden. The label’s debut project, Cadillac Sessions, a mixtape-style album, has garnered attention from Billboard, Complex and Variety.

 

ERNEST continues to tour in 2025, supporting Lainey Wilson and Old Dominion.

 

 

source: Nashville Superspeedway Media

News and Notes Nashville Superspeedway

#NASCAR Triple Header

 

This weekend marks the fifth running of a NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway (2021-2025).

 

At 1.33 miles, Nashville is the longest concrete oval on the NASCAR schedule.

 

Four different drivers have won at Nashville Superspeedway in the NASCAR Cup Series – Kyle Larson (2021), Chase Elliott (2022), Ross Chastain (2023) and Joey Logano (2024).

 

NASCAR Cup Series

• Next Race: Cracker Barrel 400
• The Place: Nashville Superspeedway
• Track Length: 1.33 Mile Concrete Paved Oval
• The Date: Sunday, June 1
• The Time: 7 p.m. ET
• The Purse: $11,055,250
• TV: Amazon Prime, 6:30 p.m. ET
• Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
• Distance: 399 miles (300 Laps); 
• Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 90)
• Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 185)
• Final Stage (Ends on Lap 300)

This will be the 26th NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Nashville Superspeedway all-time and the fifth since the series returned in 2021. NASCAR didn’t race at Nashville between 2012-2020.

 

After Charlotte, the regular season for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is now at the halfway point.

 

Six of 12 Playoff spots have been filled after 12 races.

 

NASCAR Xfinity Series

• Next Race: Tennessee Lottery 250
• The Place: Nashville Superspeedway
• Track Length: 1.33 Mile Concrete Paved Oval
• The Date: Saturday, May 31
• The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• The Purse: $1,651,939
• TV: CW, 7 p.m. ET
• Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
• Distance: 250.04 miles (188 Laps)
• Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45)
• Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90)
• Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)

This weekend marks the 18th running of a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, and the fifth since NASCAR returned to the track in 2021.

 

The Truck race stage lengths for Nashville: 45 Laps, 50 Laps, 55 Laps.

 

Christian Eckes led all 150 laps at Nashville in 2024 after starting from the third position.

 

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series

• Next Race Rackley Roofing 200
• The Place Nashville Superspeedway
• Track Length 1.33 Mile Concrete Paved Oval
• The Date Friday, May 30
• The Time 8 p.m. ET
• The Purse $782,900
• TV FS1, 8 p.m. ET
• Radio NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
• Distance 199.5 miles (150 Laps)
• Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45)
• Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 95)
• Final Stage (Ends on Lap 150)

Where To Watch NASCAR This Week:

Friday, May 30

• NCTS Practice & Kennametal Pole Qualifying (FS1 at 4:30 p.m. ET)
• NCTS Race: Rackley Roofing 200 (FS1, NRN, SiriusXM at 8 p.m. ET)

Saturday, May 31

• NXS Practice & Kennametal Pole Qualifying (CW App at 2 p.m. ET)
• NCS Practice & Busch Light Pole Qualifying (Amazon Prime, PRN, SiriusXM at 4:30 p.m. ET)
• NXS Race: Tennessee Lottery 250 (CW Network, PRN, SiriusXM at 7:30 p.m. ET)

Sunday, June 1

• NCS Race: Cracker Barrel 400 (Amazon Prime, PRN, SiriusXM at 7 p.m. ET)

Message has been RECEIVED! pic.twitter.com/6Oxu6MkFbI

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 28, 2025

 

source: Nashville Superspeedway Media

Meet Your Favorite #NASCAR Drivers!

Nashville Driver Appearance Schedule

In 2025, the sanctioning body is doing something about it with its new Driver Ambassador Program, which provides compensation to drivers for making appearances. There are several million dollars up for grabs.

 

The system is set up so the drivers earn one point for every 15 minutes of their time doing something considered “promotion.” This includes media interviews or track appearances outside of the mandatory sessions on race weekends.

 

Ryan Blaney greets Fans before Darlington Raceway Event

 

Ryan Blaney earned points when he visited Austin, TX with his new wife, Gianna, to promote the upcoming race at Circuit of the Americas. During an interview with Athlon Sports, the Team Penske driver offered his perspective of the program and why it makes dollars and sense.

 

”Yeah, essentially what that deal is — I guess for example as before, ‘Hey, can you do this favor for us and go promote this race and things like that,” Blaney said. “Or, go do these radio shows and that. And sometimes it wouldn't work into our schedule. Or, maybe you're like, ‘No, I don't really want to do that.”

 

“The best way I could put it is if your boss came to you and said, ‘Hey, can you work overtime? We're not going to pay you for overtime though, but go do it out of good faith.’ You'd have kind of some reservations about it”

 

“But if your boss is like, ‘Hey, we're going to give you overtime, go work overtime. Well, yeah, I'll take it, right? So I think that's the best way I've tried to kind of compare the two. But I think it's good.”

 

NASCAR drivers are already some of, if not the most accessible athletes in all of sports! This new program will only increase that accessibility and, like Blaney said, make the sport healthier because of it.

 

WE. GOT. NEXT. 😤@CrackerBarrel | @TNLottery | @RackleyRoofing pic.twitter.com/fWLrc1flel

— Nashville Superspeedway (@NashvilleSuperS) May 26, 2025

Nashville Driver Appearance Schedule

Friday, May 30, 2025

• 2 p.m.-Daniel Hemric (Fan Zone Stage)
• -Connor Mosack (Fan Zone Stage)
• -Kaden Honeycutt (Fan Zone Stage)
• -Matt Mills (Fan Zone Stage)
• 2:15 p.m.-Corey Heim (Fan Zone Stage)
• 2:30 p.m.-Chandler Smith (Fan Zone Stage)
• 5:15 p.m.-Dawson Sutton (Fan Zone Stage)

Saturday, May 31, 2025

• 3:30 p.m.-Jeremy Clements (Fan Zone Stage)
• 3:45 p.m.-Austin Hill (Fan Zone Stage)
• 4 p.m.-Dean Thompson (Fan Zone Stage)
• -Parker Retzlaff (Lock-In Lounge)
• 4:30 p.m.-Jesse Love (Pit Road Club – Special Ticket Required)

Sunday, June 1, 2025

• 1 p.m.-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (Infield Campgrounds)
• 1:15 p.m.-Ross Chastain (Fan Zone Stage)
• 1:30 p.m.-Noah Gragson (Lock-In Lounge)
• 2 p.m.-Trackside Live with John, Jose and Wendy (Fan Zone Stage)
• 2 p.m.-Josh Berry (Fan Zone Stage)
• 2:15 p.m.-Austin Dillon (Fan Zone Stage)
• 2:30 p.m.-Daniel Suárez (Fan Zone Stage)
• 2:45 p.m.-Carson Hocevar (Fan Zone Stage)
• 3 p.m.-Ty Dillon (Pit Road Club – Special Ticket Required)
• 3:15 p.m.-Alex Bowman (Pit Road Club – Special Ticket Required)
• 3:30 p.m.-Joey Logano (Gibson Garage in Fan Zone)
• -Chase Briscoe (Pre-Race Stage)
• 3:45 p.m.-Joey Logano (Pre-Race Stage)
• 4 p.m.-Kyle Larson (Pre-Race Stage)
• 4:15 p.m.-Noah Gragson (Pre-Race Stage)

 

source: Nashville Superspeedway Media

Built for Speed, Fueled by Music This is Nashville Superspeedway

Gibson Guitars are Handed Out as Trophies to Race Winners.

 

Built to bring big-time racing to Music City’s backyard, Nashville Superspeedway has a story that’s as bold as the racing it hosts.

 

Nashville Superspeedway first opened its doors in 2001, with a vision of giving fans a new place to see top-tier motorsports up close. The track itself is unique with a 1.33-mile D-shaped oval made of concrete, not asphalt, which gives races here a different kind of grit. Drivers quickly learned that Nashville wasn’t a place you could take lightly. The track is fast, tough and demands every ounce of focus from start to finish.

 

In its early years, Nashville Superspeedway hosted NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series races and built a loyal fan base. One of the track’s most iconic traditions also got its start during this time -- handing out Gibson guitars as trophies to race winners. Instead of a typical cup or plaque, drivers who conquered Nashville took home a custom-painted guitar, tying the city’s deep music roots right into the heart of race day celebrations.

 

After 2011, the track went quiet for a bit. But the passion for racing in Nashville never faded. Fans wanted it back, and they got it. In 2021, after a decade away, NASCAR racing returned to Nashville Superspeedway with a bang. The Ally 400 Cup Series made its debut, and it was clear the magic was still there. Crowds packed the stands, the racing was intense and the music-fueled atmosphere felt like it had never left.

 

Since then, Nashville Superspeedway has only gotten bigger and better. The race weekend isn’t just about what happens on the track; it’s about live music, fan experiences, tailgating and soaking up a city that knows how to throw a party.

 

From its concrete surface to its rock-and-roll spirit, Nashville Superspeedway has carved out a spot that feels different from anywhere else on the NASCAR circuit. It’s tough. It’s loud. It’s full of heart. And it’s just getting started.

 

Race weekend is right around the corner🏎️

Had so much fun helping host NASCAR’s kickoff luncheon and BIG REVEAL for @NashvilleSuperS today! These are the Gibson guitars for the winning drivers May 30-June 1🎸

I’ll have more tonight @FOXNashville pic.twitter.com/dLPr0GyapG

— Jill Jelnick (@JillJelnick) May 7, 2025

 

source: Nashville Superspeedway Media

Meet the NASCAR Cup Contenders

Who to Watch Heading Into Race Weekend at Nashville Superspeedway

 

As the engines warm up and the anticipation builds for race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, all eyes are on the drivers poised to make some serious noise. Nashville’s concrete beast isn’t easy to tame, and only the best rise to the challenge. Here’s a look at some of the top contenders heading into the weekend.

 

Joey Logano

A former Cup Series champion, Joey Logano brings a mix of grit, strategy, and confidence to every track he visits. Known for his aggressive style and sharp race instincts, he’s especially dangerous late in a race when the pressure is on. He’s no stranger to chaotic restarts or bold moves when it matters most. At a track like Nashville, where tire wear and late cautions shake things up, he’s exactly the kind of driver who can capitalize. Don’t be surprised if the No. 22 finds his way to the front when it counts.

 

Joey Logano finished the last cup race in seventeenth (17) position.

Finished 17th in yesterday’s #CocaCola600 at @CLTMotorSpdwy . Not the final result we wanted, but at the end of the night, we remember how thankful we are to do what we love, because of those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to those who are currently sacrificing so much to… pic.twitter.com/iubOB9WhbS

— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) May 26, 2025

Kyle Larson

When it comes to versatility and raw talent, Kyle Larson is always in the conversation. He’s proven time and again he can run up front on just about any track, including Nashville. With Hendrick Motorsports behind him and momentum on his side, Larson’s a threat to win every time he straps in.

 

Kyle Larson crashed and finished the last cup race in thirty-seventh (37) position.

"When it's cooler the track has more grip and the speed stays faster..

Typically I prefer warmer conditions..

I'm always studying to see which moves work"@KyleLarsonRacin #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/nGMp7T4Iqt

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 21, 2025

Denny Hamlin

Denny knows how to run smart, manage tire wear, and position himself when it counts. If the race turns tactical (and it often does at Nashville), Hamlin could be right there when it matters most.

 

Denny Hamlin finished the last cup race in sixteenth (16) position.

Denny held Byron up… from behind him? 🤣@dennyhamlin | https://t.co/z9Owlg8rlm pic.twitter.com/SJsdy0TPMn

— Dirty Mo Media (@DirtyMoMedia) May 27, 2025

Ross Chastain

Aggressive? Sure. Entertaining? Always. Ross Chastain doesn’t back down, and his fearless driving style helped him claim victory here in 2023. Don’t be surprised if he’s mixing it up near the front again this year, especially if the race turns wild.

 

Ross Chastain won the last cup race! (#1)

Nashville #NASCAR fans, this is your chance to meet last week's #CocaCola600 race winner @rosschastain before he shreds the track at the #CrackerBarrel400

- WHEN: Saturday, May 31st at 10am
- WHERE: 2500 Murfreesboro Pike #106, Nashville, TN 37217@jrmotorsports @teamtrackhouse pic.twitter.com/dJT5pjaTil

— Acceptance Insurance (@AcceptanceHQ) May 27, 2025

William Byron

Byron’s having a breakout season, racking up wins and running with confidence. He’s matured as a driver and has shown he can handle the pressure of big moments. On a track where precision matters, Byron has the tools to shine.

 

William Byron finished the last cup race in second (2) position.

A strong night in Charlotte pushes @WilliamByron to the top of the Cup Series standings.https://t.co/Y1J5lca6yN

— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) May 27, 2025

Christopher Bell

Bell’s dirt track background gives him a smooth, steady style that works well on rougher surfaces. He’s been quietly consistent and always seems to be lurking when it counts. Don’t sleep on the No. 20 car.

 

Christopher Bell finished the last cup race in eighth (8) position.

Built for the unbreakable 💪@cbellracing and @dewalttough Concrete Solutions: the perfect pairing for Nashville Superspeedway’s 1.33 mile concrete track. pic.twitter.com/SReOtBfNAS

— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) May 28, 2025

The Wild Cards

And of course, don’t forget the underdogs and up-and-comers. A long race, late cautions, or strategy shakeups can put unexpected names at the front. Keep an eye on guys like Tyler Reddick (26th), Alex Bowman (29th), or even a rookie looking to make their mark.

 

Who Will Conquer the Concrete?

Nashville Superspeedway is a unique challenge. The concrete surface, tire wear, and the heat make it as much a mental battle as a physical one. These contenders have what it takes, but as we’ve seen before, anything can happen on race day.

 

 

source: Nashville Superspeedway Media

Nashville Superspeedway Race Schedule

#NASCAR Cup; Xfinity; Truck Series

 

Nashville Superspeedway, Middle Tennessee’s racing jewel, is a year-round family-friendly destination in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The 1.33-mile D-shaped track with 14 degrees of banking has hosted four NASCAR Series races, 25 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, 17 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events and nine IndyCar contests. The largest concrete-only track in NASCAR, Nashville Superspeedway is owned by Speedway Motorsports.

 

Track Specifications

• Length: 1.33 miles
• Shape: D-shaped oval
• Surface: Concrete
• Turns: 4
• Banking: 14 degrees in Turns 1-4, 9 degrees in front straightaway, 6 degrees in back straightaway
• Capacity: Permanent seating for 25,000 fans

Friday, May 30, 2025

• 8 a.m.-Campgrounds Open
• 9 a.m.-Ticket Office Opens
• 1 p.m.-Parking Lots Open
• 2 p.m.-Fan Zone Open
• -Pit Road Club presented by W Nashville Open
• -Pit Road Suites and Pit Road Hospitality Units Open
• -Turn 4 Infield Experience Open
• 3 p.m.-Grandstands Open
• -Tower Suites Open
• -Turn 4 Overlook Open
• 3:05 p.m.-NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice (Two Groups)
• 4:10 p.m.-NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying (Single Vehicle, 1 Lap)
• 6:30 p.m.-NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 Driver Introductions
• 7 p.m.-Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race
• Stages 45/95/150 laps
• 199.5 miles
• Post-Race-Fireworks
• Post-Race-Track Walk (Infield)

Saturday, May 31, 2025

• 8 a.m.-Campgrounds Open
• 9 a.m.-Ticket Office Opens
• 11:30 a.m.-Parking Lots Open
• Noon-Fan Zone
• -Pit Road Club presented by W Nashville Open
• -Pit Road Suites and Pit Road Hospitality Units Open
• -Turn 4 Infield Experience Open
• 1 p.m.-Grandstands Open
• -Tower Suites Open
• -Turn 4 Overlook Open
• 1:05 p.m.-NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice (Two Groups)
• 2:10 p.m.-NASCAR Xfinity Series Wilson County CVB Qualifying (Single Vehicle, 1 Lap)
• 3:35 p.m.-NASCAR Cup Series Practice (Two Groups)
• 4:40 p.m.-NASCAR Cup Series Wilson County CVB Qualifying (Single Vehicle, 1 Lap)
• 5:55 p.m.-NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Introductions
• 6:30 p.m.-Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race 
• Stages 45/90/188 laps
• 250.04 miles

Sunday, June 1, 2025

• 8 a.m.-Campgrounds Open
• 9 a.m.-Ticket Office Opens
• Noon-Parking Lots Open
• 1 p.m.-Fan Zone Open
• 2 p.m.-Pit Road Club presented by W Nashville Open
• -Pit Road Suites and Pit Road Hospitality Units Open
• -Turn 4 Infield Experience Open
• 3 p.m.-Pre-Race Track Pass Access Open
• -Grandstands Open
• -Tower Suites Open
• -Turn 4 Overlook Open
• -Tim Dugger (Fan Zone Stage)
• 4:30 p.m.-Nashville's Next Rising Star, SJ McDonald, Pre-Race Concert (Pre-Race Stage)
• 5:35 p.m.-NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
• 6 p.m.-Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race 
• Stages 90/185/300 laps
• 399 miles

Making it SHINE ✨#CB400 | #TNLottery250 | #Rackley200 pic.twitter.com/cZ0wr6J6yp

— Nashville Superspeedway (@NashvilleSuperS) May 27, 2025

 

source: Nashville Superspeedway Media

NASCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Charlotte / Colorado)

Winners: Ross Chastain (Cup); William Byron (Xfinity); Corey Heim (Trucks) plus Austin Green (ARCA) and Jake Bollman (ARCA West)

Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 

NASCAR Cup

Ross Chastain Overtakes William Byron Late to #Win Coca-Cola 600

 

Starting from the rear of the field in a backup car his team needed all night to prepare, Ross Chastain ran down the dominant car of William Byron to win Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 

 

Byron led 283 of 400 laps and swept the first three stages of NASCAR’s longest race. Chastain led the final six after diving below Byron’s Chevrolet entering Turn 1 on Lap 395 and sliding up in Turn 2 to clear Byron off the corner.

 

Chastain crossed the finish line 0.673 seconds ahead of the Hendrick Motorsports driver to win for the first time this season, the first time at Charlotte and the sixth time in his career.

 

“When I left the shop last night, I went over and sat in this car for the first time,” Chastain said. “It was about 10 o’clock when I left. They worked until 2:30. They were back at 5:30 this morning. Most of them drive 30, 45 minutes home. A little shower, I think. I don’t even know if they slept. Back there at 5:30. They get this thing ready, and that’s the dedication it takes from Trackhouse. There were people there that had their Saturdays off yesterday, and they came in.

 

“To drive on that final run in the (Coke) 600 and pass two cars that had been way better all night … (crew chief) Phil Surgen wanted me to pit two laps earlier (in the final stage). I went two laps longer (to Lap 350) just out of a little bit of confusion. Man, that paid off at the end. These Goodyear Eagles held on longer because they were a little bit fresher.

 

“Holy cow, we just won the 600!”

 

YOU READY TO CELEBRATE?! 🍻@RossChastain | #CocaCola600 pic.twitter.com/XiSsGoDwgI

— Charlotte Motor Speedway (@CLTMotorSpdwy) May 26, 2025

Pole: Chase Briscoe

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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.

NASCAR Xfinity

William Byron Recovers from Penalty to #Win Xfinity Series Race

 

William Byron’s long rally from a pit-road speeding penalty put the driver of the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in Victory Lane — and left reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier heartbroken.

 

Fresh from the announcement of a four-year contract extension with Hendrick, Byron passed Allgaier for the lead through Turn 4 of the first lap of overtime at Charlotte Motor Speedway and stayed out front until a violent wreck involving Jeb Burton and Brennan Poole brought out the 11th caution of the race and froze the field.

 

By then, Connor Zilisch had taken second and Nick Sanchez third, as Allgaier faded to fourth.

 

“I was somewhat confident,” Byron said of his prospects for a rally. “I felt like if we got some yellows, it would be good, but, man, it didn’t work out the way we thought it (would). Just had a lot of green-flag running and couldn’t get back to the front.”

 

Take it for a spin, @WilliamByron! pic.twitter.com/H071v5alSw

— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) May 24, 2025

Pole: Taylor Gray

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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET for the Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway.

NASCAR Trucks

Corey Heim Dominates Charlotte; Takes 4th Truck Series #Win of 2025

 

This time, Corey Heim didn’t just slam the door on his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competition — he nailed it shut.

 

Heim’s three previous 2025 wins notwithstanding, the driver of the No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota has had difficulty closing out races with a dominant truck this season.

 

That was emphatically not the case on Friday night, when Heim led 98 of 134 laps and beat runner-up Ross Chastain to the finish line by 6.229 seconds in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

 

Heim’s first victory at Charlotte and his fourth of the season was the 15th of his Truck Series career, tying him with Matt Crafton for 10th on the all-time career wins list. At age 22, he is the youngest to reach the 15-win milestone.

 

“I felt like we’ve had the speed the last couple years here, but circumstances haven’t let us get it done,” said Heim, who has won five of the last nine Truck Series races on intermediate speedways.

 

“Obviously, it was such a good truck. I had to execute on my part. The pit crew did a great job. Just a really nice clean day. … It feels great. It feels like we’ve had a lot of opportunities to do that this year, really. Just can’t say enough about these guys. My team gave me a great Tundra, and we just really checked all of the boxes tonight. It feels great.”

 

What a move by @CoreyHeim_ to take back the lead! pic.twitter.com/cUBtp899j6

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) May 24, 2025

Pole: Gio Ruggiero

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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET for the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway.

ARCA

Clean and Green: Austin Green Conquers Charlotte

 

 

Austin Green was not even born when his father David, the 1994 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, claimed his lone ARCA Menards Series victory at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in what turned out to be his lone start on the platform.

 

Over three decades later, Austin joined David as an ARCA Menards Series winner by putting together a dominant performance in the General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. With the triumph, Austin and David became the ninth father-son duo to visit Victory Lane in the ARCA Menards Series.

 

“Everyone at [Pinnacle Racing Group] built a rocket,” Austin said. “Hearing the gap and seeing [Sawalich] fall back was always a good feeling. They told me to slow down a little bit at the end. That was hard to do but hats off to everyone at PRG.”

 

“The biggest thing for me with these big tracks is the aero,” Austin said. “Growing up on short tracks, you didn’t really have any of that, especially on road courses as well. That’s been the biggest hurdle for me this year. I’m slowly figuring it out and it was strategic to pack dirty air on those behind you and side draft. I had a blast.”

 

🥳 Welcome to Victory Lane, @austingreen2_! pic.twitter.com/Sfs79V56us

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) May 24, 2025

Pole: Will Kimmel

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Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Friday, June 6, 20:25 at 5:00 p.m. ET for the Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway.

ARCA West

Jake Bollman Earns Bill McAnally Racing’s 100th Victory in Rain-Shortened Colorado 150

 

There were two victors in the ARCA Menards Series West’s return to Colorado National Speedway on Saturday evening, Mother Nature and Jake Bollman.

Only sixty laps in the Colorado 150 were completed before a persistent rainfall descended upon the .375-mile facility. With the weather showing no signs of dissipating, West Series officials made the decision to call Saturday’s race before the halfway point, handing Bollman his first victory after seven starts and Bill McAnally Racing’s 100th overall.

 

“What a night and what a car. This is incredible to be part of such a milestone for Bill and continue the tradition of this team in the ARCA Menards Series West. .... Bollman related. These guys did a great job preparing our NAAPA Chevrolet and this is extremely special to get a win in this paint scheme for the NAPA's 100th anniversary.”

 

The ARCA Menards Series West gets nearly a month off before making their second of two scheduled visits to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on June 14. The NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame will go green at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET that evening, with FloRacing providing coverage.

 

It’s time! We’re racing at Colorado National Speedway!

📺 @FloRacing pic.twitter.com/WwbrruNKdp

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) May 25, 2025

Pole: Jake Bollman

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Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. PT for the NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.

 

source: NASCAR Media

Coca-Cola Consolidated Partners with 23XI Racing

Deal includes branding on Bubba Wallace’s No. 23 Toyota Camry and engagements with Carolina-area universities

 

23XI Racing announced that Coca-Cola Consolidated has joined the team as an official sponsor and the official soft drink partner of Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, operating in 14 states and the District of Columbia.

 

🥤 Big news! We’re proud to welcome @CokeCCBCC to the 23XI Racing family. Whether it’s cooling down after a race or celebrating in Victory Lane, Coke is Bubba’s go-to. Here’s to more iconic moments on and off the track. pic.twitter.com/R7YsmM6TQr

— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) May 22, 2025

The full-season associate partnership will include Coca-Cola Consolidated branding on Wallace’s No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE, engagement opportunities on and off the track and events at several universities in the Carolinas that will feature Wallace and members of the 23XI pit crew. The school events with Coca-Cola Consolidated’s university partners will provide younger sports fans and STEM students a unique insight into NASCAR through behind-the-scenes tours at Airspeed, 23XI’s state-of-the-art headquarters, and on-campus engagements with student-athletes.

 

 

“We’re excited to welcome Coca-Cola Consolidated to the 23XI family,” said team president Steve Lauletta. “For decades, Coca-Cola Consolidated has had a significant impact in the communities they serve, and we look forward to collaborating with them on meaningful programs that give college students a behind-the-scenes look at how our team operates. We also look forward to creating special moments for 23XI fans to meet Bubba at select races."

 

“We’re honored to partner with 23XI Racing,” said Heather Hucks, Vice President of Consumer Connections[AB1] at Coca-Cola Consolidated. “We appreciate the passion and enthusiasm of race fans and look forward to creating iconic memories.”

 

In addition to 23XI, Coca-Cola Consolidated has additional partnerships in the NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR and other professional sports.

 

The 23 team is sharing a Coke with each other and with the best fans in racing! Here’s to fast cars, cold Cokes, and unforgettable moments 🥤 pic.twitter.com/qhDSPttUGb

— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) May 23, 2025

About Coca-Cola Consolidated

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. We make, sell and distribute beverages of The Coca-Cola Company, and other partner companies, in more than 300 brands and flavors across 14 states and the District of Columbia, to approximately 60 million consumers.

 

For over 123 years, we have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers and communities we serve and passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services we offer. Our Purpose is to honor God in all we do, to serve others, to pursue excellence and to grow profitably.

 

 

source: 23XIRacing Media

RFK Racing and Trimble Launch Multi-Year Agreement

Starting with 2025 NASCAR Season

Global Technology Leader Bringing ‘Confidence at Every Turn’ to the No. 60 and No. 17 Ford Mustang

 

RFK Racing today announced a multi-year sponsor partnership with Trimble, a global technology company that enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. The collaboration between Trimble and RFK will debut during the 2025 NASCAR season with Trimble’s primary sponsorship on Ryan Preece’s No. 60 Ford Mustang and Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford Mustang, beginning with Preece’s entry at Nashville Superspeedway on June 1. Trimble will increase its involvement across RFK Racing’s full fleet in upcoming seasons, including Brad Keselowski’s No. 6 Ford Mustang.

 

The collaboration is rooted in a shared passion for innovation, precision, and high-performance teamwork—bringing Trimble’s commitment to delivering “Confidence at Every Turn” to the racetrack.

 

“This is a high-profile opportunity to expand awareness of Trimble by supporting a leading NASCAR team with a technology vision closely aligned with our own,” said Rob Painter, president and CEO of Trimble. “Both organizations focus on cohesive technology ecosystems and data-driven precision as the formula for winning in dynamic and intensely competitive environments.”

 

Trimble is a global technology company that employs more than 12,000 people worldwide and serves customers in over 175 countries. The company reported $3.68 billion in revenue in 2024. Customers in construction, transportation and geospatial industries rely on Trimble solutions to improve operational efficiency and project outcomes.

 

“Partnering with a forward-thinking, technology-driven company like Trimble is a great fit for RFK Racing,” said Steve Newmark, president of RFK Racing. “Our team and Trimble operate in fast-paced, high-performance environments that demand precision and innovation. Their deep expertise and commitment to technology will bring valuable perspective and collaboration to our program.”

 

Trimble will also join the RFK TeK Alliance, a collaborative platform where technology-oriented sponsors work together to test and refine products in applied racing and operational environments.

 

“Every week in NASCAR feels like a science project, where we’re constantly testing, learning, and improving,” said RFK Racing driver and co-owner Brad Keselowski. “Partnering with Trimble allows us to do more of that work in the digital space, refining our performance virtually before we ever hit the track. That kind of innovation is not only smart, it’s essential in today’s competitive environment.”

 

“NASCAR’s 90 million fans include more than 17 million associated with the industry sectors we serve,” said Painter. “The opportunity to join these stakeholders in the exciting NASCAR environment and to collaborate within the RFK TeK Alliance make this a compelling investment for Trimble.”

 

That just happened! 👏Trimble and @RFKRacing are teaming up to showcase the winning power of technology.

This partnership is driven by a shared passion for connecting the physical and digital worlds to see what's coming, take intelligent action and go faster than ever thought… pic.twitter.com/Pu9kh9rsQh

— Trimble Inc. (@TrimbleCorpNews) May 23, 2025

 

source: RFK Racing Media

Dillon Talks Coca-Cola 600 Prestige, Preparation and Success

The Coca-Cola 600) is one of the most mentally grueling races we have," Dillon said

 

Austin Dillon will make his 12th start in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, in hopes of corralling his second victory in the illustrious event.

 

Dillon, whose Coca-Cola 600 win in 2017 was the first of his NASCAR Cup Series career, regards the race as more than just a special stop on NASCAR's calendar.

 

"I went and got my hair cut this morning at the barbershop, and one of my barber's customers asked me, 'What's something very good I can do for my daughter on Memorial Day weekend so that we could experience America?'" Dillon said on Friday.

 

"I told him, 'Come to the Coke 600. There's gonna be helicopters, a flyover, the National Anthem, 40 race cars, there's nothing more patriotic in America than the Coke 600. Charlotte Motor Speedway is Memorial Day weekend to me, because it's where I experienced (Memorial Day weekend) growing up. Getting to see all the military branches represented all weekend, and then we're ripping around the track, it's just a great day."

 

Dillon's Friday-afternoon session with media members included questions from 2015 Coca-Cola 600 winner Carl Edwards, who will provide analysis on Sunday's race for Amazon Prime. Edwards asked Dillon how the Richard Childress Racing driver prepares for what will be 900 miles of racing this weekend, with Dillon also slated to compete in Saturday's BetMGM 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

 

"(The Coca-Cola 600) is one of the most mentally grueling races we have," Dillon said. "The track is also rough now, so you have to prep your seat well, too. Once we went to the (Next Gen) car (in 2022) I had to adjust my seat and change the foam around our headrest.

 

"You've got to stay comfortable for a race like this and for a long weekend with 900 miles, I start preparing everything – including my meals and what I'm consuming – even earlier in the week, so I feel ready for race day."

 

The @BassProShops No. 3 is ready to take on 600 miles this weekend. @winchester pic.twitter.com/MeKaGA5Lkp

— RCR (@RCRracing) May 21, 2025

 

source: Charlotte Motor Speedway Media

Speedway Children’s Charities Gala Raises Record $1.5 Million Ahead of Coca-Cola 600

"Every dollar raised will go to deserving organizations across the Charlotte region that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children."

Emcees Clint Bowyer and Adam Alexander share stories with gala honoree and
NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty during the 43rd annual Speedway
Children's Charities Gala at Ten Tenths Motor Club on Wednesday.

 

In a powerful kickoff to Memorial Day race weekend, the 43rd annual Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) Gala presented by Sonic Automotive, EchoPark Automotive and Sonic Powersports raised a record-breaking $1.5 million on Wednesday night, reinforcing a longstanding commitment to helping children in need across the Charlotte region and beyond.

 

𝓖𝓐𝓛𝓐 43. 😎 @therichardpetty pic.twitter.com/UU1fa2KlW2

— Speedway Children's Charities - North Carolina (@SCC_NC) May 21, 2025

The black-tie affair, held at the all-new Ten Tenths Motor Club, honored NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, whose iconic style and legacy added flair and heart to an already electric evening. In a moment that brought the crowd to its feet, Petty auctioned off two of his legendary autographed hats — each fetching an incredible $43,000, a nod to his famed No. 43 car.

 

Guests were also treated to a gourmet plated dinner crafted by renowned chef and SCC supporter Bruce Moffett, followed by a high-energy performance from GRAMMY Award-winning Americana band Old Crow Medicine Show, capping off a night filled with generosity, entertainment and unforgettable memories.

 

Since its founding in 1982 by Speedway Motorsports, Speedway Children’s Charities has remained steadfast in its mission: to care for children in educational, financial, social and medical need in collaboration with partner organizations across the U.S. To date, SCC has distributed more than $72 million nationally to thousands of organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children.

 

“Tonight is a testament to the power of community and the good we can accomplish together to positively impact children in need,” said Speedway Children’s Charities Chairman Marcus Smith. “Every dollar raised will go to deserving organizations across the Charlotte region that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. It’s hard to imagine a more worthy cause.”

 

For more information about Speedway Children’s Charities or to donate, visit www.speedwaycharities.org.

 

Kids Win. ❤️❤️@SCC_NC Gala raised a record $1.5 million Wednesday night for Charlotte-area children in need!

READ MORE 📰: https://t.co/iwp6V3wwAz pic.twitter.com/XzDutFKLXG

— Charlotte Motor Speedway (@CLTMotorSpdwy) May 22, 2025

 

source: Charlotte Motor Speedway Media

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award

Busch, Gant, Hendrick Voted Into Hall’s 16th Class

 

NASCAR announced the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The three-person group – the 16th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick. In addition, Humpy Wheeler was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

 

Members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met today in an in-person closed session at the Charlotte Convention Center to debate and vote upon the 15 nominees for the induction class of 2026 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award.

 

The Class of 2026 was determined by votes cast by the Voting Panel, including representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from major facilities and historic short tracks, media members, manufacturer representatives, competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), recognized industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote conducted through NASCAR.com and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion (Joey Logano). In all, 49 votes were cast. The accounting firm of EY presided over the tabulation of the votes.

 

Busch and Gant both received 61% of the Modern Era ballot votes. Jeff Burton finished third, followed by Harry Hyde and Randy Dorton. Ray Hendrick received 31% of the Pioneer ballot votes. Bob Welborn finished second.

 

Results for the NASCAR.com Fan Vote were: Ray Hendrick (Pioneer); Kurt Busch and Harry Gant (Modern Era).

 

The two Modern Era inductees came from a group of 10 nominees that included: 

• Greg Biffle
• Neil Bonnett
• Tim Brewer
• Jeff Burton
• Kurt Busc
• Randy Dorton
• Harry Gant
• Harry Hyde
• Randy LaJoie
• Jack Sprague.

 

Nominees for the Pioneer Ballot included: 

• Jake Elder
• Ray Hendrick
• Banjo Matthews
• Larry Phillips
• Ralph Moody.

 

Nominees for the Landmark Award included:

• Alvin Hawkins
• Lesa France Kennedy
• Dr. Joseph Mattioli
• Les Richter
• Humpy Wheeler.

 

Ten nominees appeared on the Modern Era ballot, which was selected by the traditional Nominating Committee. The same committee selected the five Landmark Award nominees. The Pioneer ballot, which included five nominees whose careers began in 1966 or earlier, was selected by the Honors Committee.

 

The Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony will be available later this month on NASCARHall.com.

 

Class of 2026 Inductees:

Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch’s journey to NASCAR stardom began in 2000 with a Truck Series rookie season that foreshadowed greatness. With four wins and a championship runner-up finish, Busch signaled to fans and competitors alike that he would soon be a force at the top level of the sport. By 2002, Busch was already making waves in the NASCAR Cup Series. His first win came at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway, he finished third in points, and from there, his career soared to new heights. Busch’s big breakthrough came in 2004, when he captured the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, becoming the first driver to win the title under NASCAR’s ‘playoff’ system – a feat that proved both his excellence and adaptability. Busch earned 34 Cup Series wins in 776 starts, including a thrilling victory in the 2017 Daytona 500.

 

Harry Gant

Harry Gant was a man with many nicknames: “Handsome Harry” for his good looks, the “Bandit” due his long-time sponsor Skoal Bandit, “Mr. September” after his four consecutive premier series and two Xfinity series wins in September of 1991 and “High Groove Harry” because of his proficiency in taking the high line through the corner. Gant won 18 premier series races, including the Southern 500 in 1984 and 1991. The North Carolinian also registered 21 wins in the Xfinity Series. In the five seasons from 1981 through 1985, Gant finished in the top five in points four times, including a runner-up championship finish to Terry Labonte in 1984.

 

Ray Hendrick

The original “Mr. Modified,” Ray Hendrick is one of the winningest drivers of all time, amassing more than 700 modified and late model sportsman wins between 1950-88. Hendrick’s success started in his home state of Virginia, where his famous No. 11 was known to all. He won five track championships at South Boston Speedway – four modified and one late model sportsman. Despite never winning a Modified Division championship, Hendrick finished in the top 10 in the standings nine times from 1960-69. Hendrick was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers and one of NASCAR Modified’s All-Time Top 10 Drivers.

 

Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR:

 

Humpy Wheeler

Humpy Wheeler’s name is synonymous with promotion and innovation. Best known for his 33-year tenure as President and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Wheeler played a pivotal role in transforming the venue into a world-class facility that attracted a wide range of fans and corporate sponsors. Most notably, Wheeler spearheaded the construction of the iconic Turn 4 grandstands and introduced the "NASCAR Experience," which brought fans even closer to the action. Adding a new dynamic to the sport, Wheeler’s visionary leadership and creativity helped shape today’s fan experience with the introduction of dramatic pre-race ceremonies and the development of night racing at superspeedways.

 

The #NASCARHOF Voting Panel has officially gathered. 👀 pic.twitter.com/4Wu8oePnOV

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 20, 2025

 

source: NASCAR Hall of Fame Media

NASCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Recap (North Wilkesboro Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway)

Winners: Christopher Bell (Cup);Chandler Smith (Trucks); Max Reaves (ARCA East); Kaden Honeycutt (zMAX CARS Tour PLM); ); Landen Lewis (zMAX CARS Tour LMS);

Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 

NASCAR Cup

Christopher Bell wins #NASCAR All-Star Race after Contact-Filled Battle

 

Fireworks lit up the sky, and smoke billowed from the tires of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota as Christopher Bell celebrated his first victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. 

 

In the final NASCAR Cup race on FOX this year, Bell claimed the checkered flag and a $1 million dollar prize. This is Bell's first win in his fifth appearance in the All-Star Race, having placed no higher than tenth before this.

 

"North Wilkesboro, how about that one?" smiled Bell. "That right there is absolutely incredible. North Wilkesboro, best short track on the schedule!"

 

"These boys right here, Adam Stevens [crew chief] on the pit box, all the mechanics, all the engineers that put this thing together, they're the big picture. I'm the guy that gets to sit up here and talk to you and take pictures, but without them, I'm nobody. I owe it all to these guys."

 

The starting lineup for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star race was determined by the results of Saturday's heat races. Heat 1 results determined the inside row to start Sunday's race, while Heat 2 results determined the outside row

 

1. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford ... Fastest in qualifying
2. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota ... Heat Race No. 2 winner
3. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 1 2nd place
4. (22) Joey Logano, Ford ... Heat Race No. 2 2nd place
5. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 1 3rd place
6. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 2 3rd place
7. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford ... Heat Race No. 1 4th place
8. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 2 4th place
9. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 1 5th place
10. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford ... Heat Race No. 2 5th place
11. (21) Josh Berry, Ford ... Heat Race No. 1 6th place
12. (99) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 2 6th place
13. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota ... Heat Race No. 1 7th place
14. (19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota ... Heat Race No. 2 7th place
15. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 1 8th place
16. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford ... Heat Race No. 2 8th place
17. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 1 9th place
18. (51) Harrison Burton, Ford ... Heat Race No. 2 9th place
19. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet ... Heat Race No. 1 10th place
20. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota ... Heat Race No. 2 10th place
21. (77) Carson Hocevar … All-Star Open winner
22. (42) John H Nemechek … All-Star Open 2nd place
23. (4) Noah Gragson … Fan vote winner

Break out the Bowties! @TeamChevy is victorious in the Manufacturer Showdown at the 2025 #AllStarRace! pic.twitter.com/WKoGaJFtqX

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 19, 2025

Chevrolet also won the Manufacturer Showdown, which is a new award for the All-Star Race in 2025.

 

That’s the good stuff. 👊🏁@CBellRacing | #AllStarRace pic.twitter.com/0aH9IR36ny

— North Wilkesboro Speedway (@NWBSpeedway) May 19, 2025

Pole: Brad Keselowski

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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm ET for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Xfinity

NASCAR Xfinity Series Off Until May 24th

Maximum speed. Maximum points.

With the race victory, two stage wins and the @XfinityRacing Fastest Lap, @KyleLarsonRacin had an unprecedented 61-point day at @kansasspeedway. pic.twitter.com/vB1oub6ZWW

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 14, 2025

Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 4:30 pm ET for the BetMGM 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Trucks

 

Chandler Smith owes Front Row Motorsports teammate Layne Riggs a vote of thanks after Saturday’s Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

 

After Riggs’ Ford slid up into the No. 11 Toyota of Corey Heim in Turn 2 of the final lap, Smith took the lead and held on for the win, his first at the 0.625-mile short track and his second of the season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

 

“I feel like this place… tires kind of mattered, but they also kind of didn’t,” said Smith, who started from the rear of the field after unapproved adjustments to fix a brake issue in his No. 38 Ford. “I didn’t think we were as good as the 11 — obviously we had a tire advantage on him there.

 

“That last restart, I did everything but the right thing. My teammate, Layne Riggs, executed perfectly, and we came out on the right end of the stick.”

 

One final wave goodbye from @NWBSpeedway! pic.twitter.com/WFatkP5GrN

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) May 17, 2025

Pole: Corey Heim

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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 8:30 pm ET for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

ARCA East

Max Reaves Adds His Name to the History Books with a Victory at Flat Rock Speedway

 

Max Reaves etched his name into the history books Saturday night at Michigan’s Flat Rock Speedway.

 

Reaves, just 15, secured his third ARCA Menards Series East win in as many starts when he took the checkered flag in the Dutch Boy 150. He joins Will Rodgers as the only two drivers to win their first three East Series starts.

 

With wins at Five Flags Speedway, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and now Flat Rock under his belt, Reaves will aim to become the first driver in East Series history to win his first four series starts.

 

He has every reason to believe he can do it, and why shouldn’t he? After all, no one has been able to stop him yet.

 

“I’m going to be the first one to win four,” said Reaves. “I’m confident with that and confident in my team.”

 

Max Reaves hopes to keep the streak going 📈 pic.twitter.com/8N3o9OhlTF

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) May 18, 2025

Pole: Max Reaves

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Next Race: The ARCA Menards Series will return on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm ET for the General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Next Race: The ARCA Series West will return on Saturday May 24, 2025 for the Colorado 150 at Colorado National Speedway.

zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model

Honeycutt Wins The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey 75 zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Race

 

Kaden Honeycutt dominated The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey 75 zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model race Thursday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway after starting from the pole. The Bridge City, Texas, native claimed the checkered flag, holding off a hard-charging Dawson Sutton and Keelan Harvick, who finished second and third respectively.

 

“Now we’re one for three, we’ve got two more to go,” said Honeycutt in Victory Lane. “Big picture this weekend, we’re just trying to get confidence back and know that I can still do it. The last couple of weeks have been kind of rough, so we’re just looking to bounce back for Niece Motorsports this weekend.

 

.@KadenWHoneycutt WINS AT @NWBSpeedway! @zmaxraceproduc1 | @SoundGearHear | @CallDistillers | #ReverendWhiskey75 | @FloRacing pic.twitter.com/Y6mCXezsA9

— CARS Tour (@CARSTour) May 16, 2025

Pole: Kaden Honeycutt

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zMAX CARS Tour LMSC

Lewis Dominates Window World 100, Takes zMAX CARS Tour LMSC Points Lead

 

Landen Lewis turned his pole position into a dominant win Friday night, celebrating in Victory Lane with Window World CEO Tammy Whitworth after the Window World 100.

 

Landen Lewis was as close to perfect as a driver could be in Friday night’s Window World 100 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

 

Lewis started on the pole and led all 100 laps of the zMAX CARS Tour’s action-packed return to North Wilkesboro, beating Tristan McKee to the finish line by 0.918 seconds. The driver of the No. 29 Kevin Harvick Incorporated entry collected the trophy after holding off the field on a Lap 74 restart that gave Lewis’ closest pursuers hope of overtaking him, but whatever optimism they had was short-lived.

 

Lewis needed only half a lap to clear McKee for the final time and pull away from the field for an emotional victory.

 

“Speechless, that’s what I am right now,” said Lewis. “This one hits hard. These guys have worked their butts off. I’m with them every weekend, grinding with them, trying to make this race car better.”

 

Mini Tyrrell followed Lewis and McKee home in third, with Kaden Honeycutt and Carson Loftin completing the top five.

 

Lewis’ third career zMAX CARS Tour LMSC triumph moved the 19-year-old driver into the series points lead after Connor Hall, who entered Friday’s race in the top spot, ended up 10th at the finish.

 

A BIG win for @landenlewis99!@CARSTour | @kaitlynvincie pic.twitter.com/rd7spaW2nD

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 17, 2025

Pole: Landen Lewis

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source: NASCAR and North Wilkesboro Speedway Media