With a victory already in hand from Las Vegas earlier this season, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Freightliner team are locked into the NASCAR Playoffs, and now focused squarely on closing out the regular season with momentum. Berry’s March win secured his spot among the 16 drivers who will battle for the championship over the final 10 races of the season. And with only three races remaining in the regular season, starting with Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, the team is setting its sights on consistency, execution and continued speed. With their playoff berth secured, Berry and crew chief Miles Stanley can use the next few weeks to fine-tune their approach and build toward a strong postseason run. “This team has continued to bring speed to the racetrack,” Stanley said. “Watkins Glen gives us another opportunity to put together a complete race. Strategy always plays a big role here, so we’ll be looking to make smart decisions and maximize the day. “The more consistent we can be over the next few weeks, the better shape we’ll be in when the playoffs start.” Practice at Watkins Glen is scheduled for Saturday at 12 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 1:10 p.m., with both sessions airing on truTV. The 90-lap, 220.5-mile Go Bowling at The Glen is set to go green just after 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, with live coverage on USA Network. Stage breaks are scheduled for Laps 20 and 40.

DETROIT (August 7, 2025) – The 14th round of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES represents the only trip to the Pacific Northwest for the 14 Chevrolet-powered drivers and teams. The INDYCAR SERIES will visit the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course, built in the shadow of the mountains and shade of the pine trees. Portland Points Team Chevy, with Pato O’Ward, the driver of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, must outscore championship leader and eight-race winner Álex Palou by 13 points in ‘Stumptown’ to take the title fight to the penultimate NTT INDYCAR SERIES of the season at the Milwaukee Mile in two weeks. In any other season, O’Ward, who has outscored Palou 164 points to 160 over the past five races, would be having a championship-style season. The 26-year-old has scored 469 points through 14 races, which would be leading the championship at the same point four times in the last decade, and trailing by less than 30 points four more years. In an entertaining back-and-forth tussle for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year, Team Chevy’s Robert Shwartzman, the driver of the No. 83 PREMA Racing Chevrolet, trails Louis Foster by four points headed to Portland. The pair has traded the freshman points lead four times and have been neck-and-neck down the stretch, with Shwartman outscoring Foster by a single point over the last five races and Foster scoring two more points since the Indianapolis 500. Northwest Nuggets  O’Ward is the only driver to have completed all 1870 laps contested in the first 14 races. His Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard, Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Conor Daly and A.J. Foyt Racing’s David Malukas are the other Chevrolet-powered drivers who have completed over 99% of the 1870 laps. Alexander Rossi, the driver of the No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet, has gained an impressive total of 24 spots on the first lap in the 14 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this year. Even more amazing is that the 33-year-old has not lost a position on the first lap, gaining spots in 14 races and remaining in his starting spot another three times. O’Ward’s No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been the quickest on pit road three times this season and trails Scott Dixon’s crew by only two points in the season-long Firestone Pit Performance Award, which rewards the driver and crew that spends the least time on pit road across the entire season.  Chevrolet at Portland International Raceway Between a pair wins by Chevrolet-powered Team Penske drivers, Danny Sullivan in 1988 and Will Power last year, six other drivers wearing a Bowtie have visited victory lane while wearing a Bowtie.

A.J. Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci, driver of the No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet, took his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES pole, the seventh time a Chevrolet-powered driver has won the right to start on the inside of the front row. Five of Team Chevy’s 20 podium appearances in Portland have come in the last three years. Emerson Fittipaldi, Scott McLaughlin, Rick Mears, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, Danny Sullivan, and Paul Tracy have combined for 11 Team Penske podiums, the most of any Chevrolet-powered team in Portland. A dozen drivers representing six Chevrolet-powered teams have combined to lead 759 laps on the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course. Tune-In Alert Friday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1 – 5:30pm (ET)/4:30pm (CT)/3:30pm (MT)/2:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – noon (ET)/11am (CT)/10am (MT)/9am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1:30pm (CT)/12:30pm (MT)/11:30am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 7:30pm (ET)/ 6:30pm (CT)/5:30pm (MT)/4:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      Sunday·      Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland (110 laps) – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (QUOTES):A.J. FOYT RACING David Malukas, No. 4 A.J. Foyt Racing Gallagher Insurance Chevrolet: What is the key to getting around Portland?“The key to getting around Portland is all about rhythm. Making sure you’re on the right track from Turn 4 to Turn 7.”  What is the most challenging aspect of the track?“The most challenging aspect of the track would have to be Turn 4 to Turn 7. It all feels as if it’s just one corner. You mess up Turn 4 and the rest will be out of sync.” How does the track favor Chevy power?“This track favors Chevy power with the majority of corners being mid to high-speed corners. Chevy excels in its top end power.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area?“Haven’t done much exploring outside of the Portland track to be fair so nothing that comes to mind.” Being back in the top-10 in the INDYCAR Standings, how does that affect you?“It feels good to be in the top-10 after all the ups and downs. Need to focus on consistency and make sure we finish the season strong.” How did you spend your time off last week? “Went to visit my sister in Hawaii with my girlfriend. Had a good break spending time with my family.” Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet: Portland was the first road course you ran in an Indy car, with the previous IndyCar races being the two street races at Detroit in 2018. What were your impressions of the track and how the Indy car ran on it? “When I first got to see the track and drive the car there, I thought it was enjoyable. We were having a really good day too. I think they would have finished pretty well inside the top 10 but the fuel collector broke and we ran out of gas. But I liked the track from day one. “I think it’s one of the better tracks that we get to go to. I think it races really well. It’s super old school. The pavement is old, there’s no runoff. It’s been around in IndyCar for a long time. It’s a great track and it hasn’t really changed.” Do you think having your first road course race at Portland was helpful, because it wasn’t as challenging perhaps Barber or Road America?“Yes and no. I think it was helpful because the track was a bit shorter than some of the other road courses we go to, but it still had a really good mix of corners, high and medium speed corners with the big brake zones. So, you really got to test all of the car at the track, which was nice. So honestly, it was really good for me. ” What is the key to getting around Portland fast?“One of the big things with Portland is that it’s got a lot of high-speed entries, so it’s a lot of commitment and trust from the car. So, we had a really good setup last year, and I was able to really drive the car into the apex, and I think that was a big, big help for our speed.” What’s the most challenging part of the track?“The most challenging part of Portland is probably turn 10 -11, that really high-speed left-right chicane that starts the lap. ” How does the track favor Chevrolet’s power?“Well, the track will favor Chevrolet because of the top speed, there’s two very long straights which are good for us.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area, whether it’s parks or restaurants?“There’s a Mexican joint that I’ve been going to for a few years, ‘Who Song & Larry’s’ on the Columbia River in Vancouver.” After capturing the pole last year, how did that affect you?“I think it was a huge momentum boost going into the final events of the year. From that pole, we picked up two more top-fives [Milwaukee] and another two top-10s [Portland and Nashville]. We really closed out the year super strong because of that pole.” How did you spend your time off last week? Like doing what and where?“Well, my wife Renay and I took the dogs and we toured Napa, drank a lot of wine and relaxed at the hotel spa and resort. We had a really nice reset.”  ARROW MCLAREN Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “Last year at Portland was a tough one, and it hasn’t been among our best tracks, but I feel we’re in a different place now. We’ve raced up front consistently all year, and that’s the expectation entering the weekend. The championship will be an uphill battle, but we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.” Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “July had its ups and downs where we showed flashes of really strong pace but didn’t quite get the results we were aiming for. Heading into these last three races, the goal is to take that qualifying pace and turn it into complete weekends. I’ve had some good runs at Portland earlier in my career, so hopefully we can lean on that and start the weekend strong.” Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:“We capped off a busy July on the podium, and I’m excited to keep pushing in the championship with three to go. The No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been a contender all year, but I’d really like to jump to that top step and deliver a win. With three to go, we’re looking to finish out strong starting this weekend in Portland where I’ve had some strong qualifying runs.” ED CARPENTER RACING Alexander Rossi, No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet:“I am excited to be heading back out to the West Coast for the Grand Prix of Portland. We had a bit of a rough go of it through the July stretch of races and we are more than ready to turn that around as we finish out this season. I have had some strong results at Portland in the past so hopefully we can add to that this weekend!” Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Liquid Science Chevrolet:“I am very excited to get back in the Liquid Science car this weekend in Portland! We have had good road course finishes this year, including the most recent one in Laguna Seca. We’re getting to the point where we are able to fight for Top 10s pretty consistently and we should be able to continue that in Portland!”  PREMA Piers Phillips – CEO, PREMA Racing INDYCAR:“Portland is a fast, flowing circuit with a notoriously tricky opening chicane that can make or break a race. It demands sharp reactions and the ability to capitalise on opportunities in a tight midfield fight. The performance we have shown as a team over the last few events has been encouraging, highlighting the hard work that has gone on not only trackside but back at base in Indiana, as we head into the final stretch of our debut season. We’re focused on executing clean weekends and building on the momentum we’ve worked hard to create.” TEAM PENSKE Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet:“I love getting up to the Pacific Northwest. It’s important that we continue to hit each region of the country if we can because we have fans all over. Portland is a challenge with the flat terrain and shorter layout for a road course. Restarts are key, particularly in getting through the first corner. If we can just have a clean race I like our chances to keep the Astemo Chevy up front and challenge for a win.” Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet:“Coming off a solid day at Laguna Seca, it feels like we are starting to get our arms around the immense change we’ve gone through as a team this year. I’ve enjoyed how difficult Portland is since I came to the INDYCAR SERIES. It’s a very busy place that doesn’t give you much time to relax. This Odyssey Battery team knows how to win there – like we did three years ago – and Will (Power) got to Victory Lane last year, so we know that Team Penske has what it takes to get the job done.” Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet: “Portland is a tough place to race but going back as the defending winner certainly gives everyone on the Verizon Chevy team a shot in the arm. Everyone wants to close out the season on a positive note as we continue to build for 2026. Obviously, it has been a big year of change at Team Penske but those that were elevated to new positions are extremely talented and I think that is starting to show as everything stabilizes a bit for us. We will gather some momentum heading into these last few races of the year.”

DETROIT (August 7, 2025) – The 14th round of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES represents the only trip to the Pacific Northwest for the 14 Chevrolet-powered drivers and teams. The INDYCAR SERIES will visit the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course, built in the shadow of the mountains and shade of the pine trees. Portland Points Team Chevy, with Pato O’Ward, the driver of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, must outscore championship leader and eight-race winner Álex Palou by 13 points in ‘Stumptown’ to take the title fight to the penultimate NTT INDYCAR SERIES of the season at the Milwaukee Mile in two weeks. In any other season, O’Ward, who has outscored Palou 164 points to 160 over the past five races, would be having a championship-style season. The 26-year-old has scored 469 points through 14 races, which would be leading the championship at the same point four times in the last decade, and trailing by less than 30 points four more years. In an entertaining back-and-forth tussle for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year, Team Chevy’s Robert Shwartzman, the driver of the No. 83 PREMA Racing Chevrolet, trails Louis Foster by four points headed to Portland. The pair has traded the freshman points lead four times and have been neck-and-neck down the stretch, with Shwartman outscoring Foster by a single point over the last five races and Foster scoring two more points since the Indianapolis 500. Northwest Nuggets  O’Ward is the only driver to have completed all 1870 laps contested in the first 14 races. His Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard, Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Conor Daly and A.J. Foyt Racing’s David Malukas are the other Chevrolet-powered drivers who have completed over 99% of the 1870 laps. Alexander Rossi, the driver of the No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet, has gained an impressive total of 24 spots on the first lap in the 14 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this year. Even more amazing is that the 33-year-old has not lost a position on the first lap, gaining spots in 14 races and remaining in his starting spot another three times. O’Ward’s No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been the quickest on pit road three times this season and trails Scott Dixon’s crew by only two points in the season-long Firestone Pit Performance Award, which rewards the driver and crew that spends the least time on pit road across the entire season.  Chevrolet at Portland International Raceway Between a pair wins by Chevrolet-powered Team Penske drivers, Danny Sullivan in 1988 and Will Power last year, six other drivers wearing a Bowtie have visited victory lane while wearing a Bowtie.

A.J. Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci, driver of the No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet, took his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES pole, the seventh time a Chevrolet-powered driver has won the right to start on the inside of the front row. Five of Team Chevy’s 20 podium appearances in Portland have come in the last three years. Emerson Fittipaldi, Scott McLaughlin, Rick Mears, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, Danny Sullivan, and Paul Tracy have combined for 11 Team Penske podiums, the most of any Chevrolet-powered team in Portland. A dozen drivers representing six Chevrolet-powered teams have combined to lead 759 laps on the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course. Tune-In Alert Friday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1 – 5:30pm (ET)/4:30pm (CT)/3:30pm (MT)/2:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – noon (ET)/11am (CT)/10am (MT)/9am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1:30pm (CT)/12:30pm (MT)/11:30am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 7:30pm (ET)/ 6:30pm (CT)/5:30pm (MT)/4:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      Sunday·      Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland (110 laps) – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (QUOTES):A.J. FOYT RACING David Malukas, No. 4 A.J. Foyt Racing Gallagher Insurance Chevrolet: What is the key to getting around Portland?“The key to getting around Portland is all about rhythm. Making sure you’re on the right track from Turn 4 to Turn 7.”  What is the most challenging aspect of the track?“The most challenging aspect of the track would have to be Turn 4 to Turn 7. It all feels as if it’s just one corner. You mess up Turn 4 and the rest will be out of sync.” How does the track favor Chevy power?“This track favors Chevy power with the majority of corners being mid to high-speed corners. Chevy excels in its top end power.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area?“Haven’t done much exploring outside of the Portland track to be fair so nothing that comes to mind.” Being back in the top-10 in the INDYCAR Standings, how does that affect you?“It feels good to be in the top-10 after all the ups and downs. Need to focus on consistency and make sure we finish the season strong.” How did you spend your time off last week? “Went to visit my sister in Hawaii with my girlfriend. Had a good break spending time with my family.” Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet: Portland was the first road course you ran in an Indy car, with the previous IndyCar races being the two street races at Detroit in 2018. What were your impressions of the track and how the Indy car ran on it? “When I first got to see the track and drive the car there, I thought it was enjoyable. We were having a really good day too. I think they would have finished pretty well inside the top 10 but the fuel collector broke and we ran out of gas. But I liked the track from day one. “I think it’s one of the better tracks that we get to go to. I think it races really well. It’s super old school. The pavement is old, there’s no runoff. It’s been around in IndyCar for a long time. It’s a great track and it hasn’t really changed.” Do you think having your first road course race at Portland was helpful, because it wasn’t as challenging perhaps Barber or Road America?“Yes and no. I think it was helpful because the track was a bit shorter than some of the other road courses we go to, but it still had a really good mix of corners, high and medium speed corners with the big brake zones. So, you really got to test all of the car at the track, which was nice. So honestly, it was really good for me. ” What is the key to getting around Portland fast?“One of the big things with Portland is that it’s got a lot of high-speed entries, so it’s a lot of commitment and trust from the car. So, we had a really good setup last year, and I was able to really drive the car into the apex, and I think that was a big, big help for our speed.” What’s the most challenging part of the track?“The most challenging part of Portland is probably turn 10 -11, that really high-speed left-right chicane that starts the lap. ” How does the track favor Chevrolet’s power?“Well, the track will favor Chevrolet because of the top speed, there’s two very long straights which are good for us.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area, whether it’s parks or restaurants?“There’s a Mexican joint that I’ve been going to for a few years, ‘Who Song & Larry’s’ on the Columbia River in Vancouver.” After capturing the pole last year, how did that affect you?“I think it was a huge momentum boost going into the final events of the year. From that pole, we picked up two more top-fives [Milwaukee] and another two top-10s [Portland and Nashville]. We really closed out the year super strong because of that pole.” How did you spend your time off last week? Like doing what and where?“Well, my wife Renay and I took the dogs and we toured Napa, drank a lot of wine and relaxed at the hotel spa and resort. We had a really nice reset.”  ARROW MCLAREN Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “Last year at Portland was a tough one, and it hasn’t been among our best tracks, but I feel we’re in a different place now. We’ve raced up front consistently all year, and that’s the expectation entering the weekend. The championship will be an uphill battle, but we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.” Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “July had its ups and downs where we showed flashes of really strong pace but didn’t quite get the results we were aiming for. Heading into these last three races, the goal is to take that qualifying pace and turn it into complete weekends. I’ve had some good runs at Portland earlier in my career, so hopefully we can lean on that and start the weekend strong.” Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:“We capped off a busy July on the podium, and I’m excited to keep pushing in the championship with three to go. The No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been a contender all year, but I’d really like to jump to that top step and deliver a win. With three to go, we’re looking to finish out strong starting this weekend in Portland where I’ve had some strong qualifying runs.” ED CARPENTER RACING Alexander Rossi, No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet:“I am excited to be heading back out to the West Coast for the Grand Prix of Portland. We had a bit of a rough go of it through the July stretch of races and we are more than ready to turn that around as we finish out this season. I have had some strong results at Portland in the past so hopefully we can add to that this weekend!” Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Liquid Science Chevrolet:“I am very excited to get back in the Liquid Science car this weekend in Portland! We have had good road course finishes this year, including the most recent one in Laguna Seca. We’re getting to the point where we are able to fight for Top 10s pretty consistently and we should be able to continue that in Portland!”  PREMA Piers Phillips – CEO, PREMA Racing INDYCAR:“Portland is a fast, flowing circuit with a notoriously tricky opening chicane that can make or break a race. It demands sharp reactions and the ability to capitalise on opportunities in a tight midfield fight. The performance we have shown as a team over the last few events has been encouraging, highlighting the hard work that has gone on not only trackside but back at base in Indiana, as we head into the final stretch of our debut season. We’re focused on executing clean weekends and building on the momentum we’ve worked hard to create.” TEAM PENSKE Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet:“I love getting up to the Pacific Northwest. It’s important that we continue to hit each region of the country if we can because we have fans all over. Portland is a challenge with the flat terrain and shorter layout for a road course. Restarts are key, particularly in getting through the first corner. If we can just have a clean race I like our chances to keep the Astemo Chevy up front and challenge for a win.” Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet:“Coming off a solid day at Laguna Seca, it feels like we are starting to get our arms around the immense change we’ve gone through as a team this year. I’ve enjoyed how difficult Portland is since I came to the INDYCAR SERIES. It’s a very busy place that doesn’t give you much time to relax. This Odyssey Battery team knows how to win there – like we did three years ago – and Will (Power) got to Victory Lane last year, so we know that Team Penske has what it takes to get the job done.” Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet: “Portland is a tough place to race but going back as the defending winner certainly gives everyone on the Verizon Chevy team a shot in the arm. Everyone wants to close out the season on a positive note as we continue to build for 2026. Obviously, it has been a big year of change at Team Penske but those that were elevated to new positions are extremely talented and I think that is starting to show as everything stabilizes a bit for us. We will gather some momentum heading into these last few races of the year.”

Chevrolet wins at Portland International Raceway: 8 2024 – Will Power – Team Penske2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Will Power – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske Chevrolet poles at Portland International Raceway: 7 2024 – Santino Ferrucci – A.J. Foyt Racing2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske1992 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Emerson Fittipaldi Team Penske1990 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway: 20 Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway by driver: Emerson Fittipaldi (5), Will Power (3), Michael Andretti (2),  Al Unser Jr. (2), Mario Andretti (1), Scott McLaughlin (1), Rick Mears (1), Josef Newgarden (1), Bob Rahal (1), Felix Rosenqvist (1), Danny Sullivan (1) and Paul Tracy (1) Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway by team: Team Penske (11), Galles Racing (3), Newman Haas Racing (3), Patrick Racing (2), Arrow McLaren (1)  Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway: 759 Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway by driver: Michael Andretti (203), Emerson Fittipaldi (182), Will Power (155), Scott McLaughlin (109), Danny Sullivan (46), Pato O’Ward (28), Rick Mears (25), Mario Andretti (3), Felix Rosenqvist (3), Al Unser Jr. (3), Callum Ilott (1), and Josef Newgarden (1)  Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway by team: Team Penske (408), Newman Haas Racing (206), Patrick Racing (110), Arrow McLaren (31), Galles Racing (3), and Juncos Hollinger Racing (1)  Manufacturer History at Portland International Raceway Wins (with competition): 8 – Chevrolet (2024, 2022, 2019, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)7 – Honda (2023, 2021, 2018, 2000, 1999, 1998, 19964 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984)2 – Ford (2001, 1992)2 – Mercedes (1997, 1995)1 – Toyota (20021 – Ilmor (1994  Poles (with competition): 7 – Chevrolet (2024, 2022, 2018, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988)6 – Honda (2023, 2021, 2019, 2000, 1999, 1996)5 – Ford (2001, 1998, 1997, 1995, 19934 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984)1 – Toyota (20021 – Ilmor (1995)1 – Porsche (1989) Historical Chevrolet in the INDYCAR SERIES information INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturer Championships (since 1979) Chevrolet-Powered Wins in the Twin-Turbo 2.2L V6 Era (2012 – Present) Chevrolet-Powered Wins (All-time)

Electric Grand National Championship Fight Resumes with Jackpine Gypsies Super TT

Briar Bauman (3), Brandon Robinson (44), and Dallas Daniels (32) during Qualifying Tuesday night at the Jackpine Gypsies MC in Sturgis [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 7, 2025) – There’s no time to rest at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. With the dirt barely settled following this week’s dramatic Short Track doubleheader, the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, resumes tomorrow with the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, on Friday, August 8.  As a result, there’s been almost no time for the tension to dissipate after the intensity of an already red-hot Grand National Championship battle was ratcheted up significantly at the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II.  It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s… Super TT!  By definition, TTs tend to spice things up by adding a righthand corner and a jump in contrast to the series’ more conventional oval races. A “Super TT” uses that base as a starting point and adds from there.   Friday’s race marks the fourth race in Progressive AFT history to get the Super TT moniker. The three prior – the 2019 Arizona Super TT, 2021 Atlanta Super TT, and 2023 Arizona Super TT – set themselves apart by adding either extra jumps or rights or via the inclusion of pavement sections.  A couple of other TTs could have easily been adorned with the “Super” prefix (think the DAYTONA TT that incorporated the track’s high banks or last year’s Sturgis TT, which wove through downtown), so we won’t attempt to get overly scientific with our labeling. But just understand that it means this week’s track will not feature a run-of-the-mill layout by anyone’s definition.  Pavement sections, multiple righthanders, and a wide variety of corner radii will put the world’s elite motorcycle dirt trackers to the test.  All three prior Super TTs were won by JD Beach, who ranks as among history’s greatest TTers with an ideal blend of flat track and roadracing expertise.  While Beach will be an observer this time around, Super TTs also happen to be right in the wheelhouse of this year’s Mission AFT SuperTwins title fighters.   But really, what tracks aren’t?  Bauman vs. Daniels  At various points in the sport’s past, the TTs provided non-championship contenders a chance to step forward and shine. Versatile riders hailing from other two-wheeled disciplines, armed with serious experience negotiating righthand turns and passing under brakes, could sometimes steal the spotlight.  This is not one of the points.  The series’ leading oval racers also happen to be its most well rounded.  In the three prior Super TTs, championship leader Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) logged finishes of second, third, and third.   Meanwhile, second-ranked Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) finished as runner-up to teammate Beach at the ‘23 Arizona Super TT – his only attempt in the category as a premier-class pilot.  The ‘19 Arizona Super TT took place before he had turned 16. However, Daniels was able to properly showcase the skills that earned him both the 2018 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track and Road Race Horizon Awards at the ‘21 Atlanta Super TT. There the Estenson Racing star doubled up with wins in AFT Singles presented by KICKER and Mission Production Twins.  This week’s circuit also includes pavement sections, a fact that could make him tough to beat.  Head-to-head, Bauman and Daniels have proven well matched at TTs – just as they have virtually everywhere else.  Since Daniels stepped up to the premier class in 2022, he has the edge over Bauman in terms of wins (1-0) when pit against one another in direct TT competition. Bauman, meanwhile, owns the advantage in terms of podiums (4-3). Daniels missed both of last year’s TTs due to injury, and while he was away, Bauman snared 1-2 results.  Already considered the clear co-favorites who were likely to do battle at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, that likelihood carries all the more significance following their hugely consequential clash on Tuesday, which left Daniels with an expanded championship deficit to contend with and in serious need of turning the tables back in his favor.  Spoiler Alert  Just because Bauman and Daniels stand as the firm favorites, that doesn’t eliminate the possibility of a spoiler or two springing a surprise.  During the aforementioned span (2022-present), Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke) is the only other rider competing this weekend in the premier class to have earned a TT podium (third at last year’s pavement-centric Sturgis TT). VDK has been a consistently strong TT contender, finishing in the top five on five occasions over that time period.  Of course, the field also includes the sport’s all-time winningest TT rider. Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-06) boasts 19 career TT wins, albeit the vast majority coming at Peoria and the most recent of those seven years back. But Wiles was on the Mission AFT SuperTwins podium earlier this season and finished 4th in the 2023 Castle Rock TT, so there’s plenty of evidence to suggest he could be a player come Friday.  While not generally considered a TT standout, Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) did finish fourth in last year’s Sturgis TT.  A similar caveat can be made regarding Tuesday winner Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R). TTs have long been considered the weak point in his otherwise championship-caliber game, however, Robinson has steadily improved in the discipline over the years to the point that he managed to break into the top five at last year’s race in Peoria.  And don’t forget about Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S), a pair of riders who demonstrated strong TT skills prior to stepping up to the premier-class ranks.  AFT Singles Presented by KICKER  Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) continued his assault on the AFT Singles record books with an inspiring come-from-behind victory in Tuesday’s Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II despite competing while under the weather.  The Australian, who has opened up a rather commanding championship advantage – already ranks third in career class wins, fourth in Short Track wins, and has followed up the longest podium streak in AFT Singles history (eight) with another (six and counting) that stands third best all-time.  Besides the #1 plate, one of the few major accomplishments yet eluding Drane is his inclusion among the class’ Grand Slammers. He could rectify that as early as Friday, and his road racing background makes him a huge threat to do precisely that at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT.  Standing In His Path…  If Drane succeeds in that achievement, he’ll become just the sixth rider to ever do it.  Looking to prevent him from joining the list is a field that includes more than half the riders to have already completed the AFT Singles Grand Slam: second-ranked Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R), third-ranked Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), and 2019 class champ Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Parts Bros Worldwide/D&D Cycles KTM 450 SX-F).  They are far from the only riders who could make things difficult for Drane on Friday. Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R), has shown himself to be an excellent TT rider, and Friday’s track should play to the strengths of Supermoto ace Bronson Pearce (No. 132 Mike Helm/Scott Cason Yamaha YZ450F).  And who knows what to expect from this year’s breakout crop of rookies, led by two-time winner and four-time podium finisher Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F)?  We will find out soon enough.  AFT AdventureTrackers™  Don’t look now, but the 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers championship race that only just left the starting blocks and is already halfway complete.  The title fight now comes down to two decisive TTs.  That’s good news for co-championship leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 Big Momma and Daddy Deep Pockets Suzuki V-Strom 1050) – a fine TTer – and even better news for the rider he’s tied with, Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), who stands as among the best TT riders to come up through the ranks in recent memory.  Despite their credentials, this is unlikely to be a two-rider show. The AFT AdventureTrackers field is loaded with certified and potential TT aces.  Right on their heels is third-ranked Austin Luczak (No. 188 Memphis Shades/Black Hills Powersports Honda Africa Twin), who backed up an impressive fourth on Monday by scoring his first-career Progressive AFT podium in third on Tuesday.  And as already stated, no one has won more TTs in the sport’s history than Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), while Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) has proven he has the goods as well.  Meanwhile, Danny Eslick (No. 164 Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250) and Brandon Paasch (No. 196 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) might just have an edge on pavement and on the brakes due to their extensive roadracing backgrounds.  However it shakes out, with the spotlight shining down on 500+ pounds of versatile big-bore Dual Adventure equipment, it’s destined to be very interesting and highly entertaining.  There Ain’t No Party Like a Sturgis Party…  The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has already delivered, and Friday’s action at the track will only add to what’s been an incredible week of festivities.   Once again, the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club will host a Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – leading up to Opening Ceremonies each night. Friday’s spectators will also be treated to big-screen coverage of all the race action, DJ’d music to maintain the energy all day and night, numerous vendors, designated motorcycle parking, a variety of food and beverage options, and fireworks.  And don’t miss the Ride-In Bike Show hosted by V-Twin Daily. Show off your bike and see if you can’t claim some of the $2500 in cash put for grabs courtesy of Bell Helmets, with awards going out for Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Bagger, Best Clubstyle, and AFT Best Tracker.  Get Your Tickets Now  H.O.G. members can purchase a H.O.G. Membership Ticket for $45 (all ages), which grants access to both a dedicated parking area and reserved seating, along with a special event lanyard and H.O.G. “Championship Bell.”  Fans also have the option to select Portable Stadium Chair Seating for $70 (all ages), which includes a complimentary stadium chair complete with the event logo that can be used in a tiered seating area along the front stretch of the track.  Finally, the VIP Ticket ($99 all ages) provides access to a tented area that overlooks the track, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, beer for purchase, and Reserved Grandstand seating.  Click HERE to secure your tickets today.  Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

KUTZTOWN, PA – August 7, 2025 – Jacob Denney brought the Wednesday action to Kutztown, PA.

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota points leader the opening night of Appalachian Midget Week with a dominating run aboard his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) Midget for his seventh win of the 2025 season at Action Track USA.

Colton Robinson and Michael Faccinto set the front row for the 30-lap Feature, with Faccinto taking the early lead at the finish line as Denney took over second place when Robinson had trouble creating his opening lap momentum.

On Lap 5, Faccinto jumped over the Turn 1 cushion, leaving enough room for Denney to slide around the bottom and take the lead.

After taking the lead, Denney worked atop the cushion to create a 2.4-second gap over the field as Faccinto, Robinson, Cannon McIntosh, and Hayden Wise traded positions around the top five in the first half.

As McIntosh’s Mobil 1 No. 71K charged forward to battle Faccinto for second place, his KKM teammate Gavin Miller was creating a similar charge towards the front after starting the night in 11th place to drive up inside the top five with 10 laps to go.

When McIntosh got fully clear of Faccinto’s No. 5U on Lap 24, he followed Denney around the cushion while the leader’s No. 67 dealt with lapped traffic ahead of him.

Though the reigning Xtreme Outlaw Midgets champion sliced time off of Denney’s lead, he did not have enough of a distance to attempt a race-winning move as the Galloway, OH driver captured his seventh career Series win to boost his points lead over McIntosh to 159 points, leaving Action Track USA.

Denney’s win created the newest single-season Series win record, breaking McIntosh’s six-win record from 2024.

“I was pacing Michael there, and he was running a really fast pace,” Denney said. “I had to step it up a little bit, and I figured out at about Lap 3, I had enough stick, and I could kind of just run below the cushion, hit it on exit, and get back going again. 

“So, I think that was the key tonight instead of getting tripped up every lap on the cushion. That’s just a testament to having a great car every night.”

McIntosh finished the night in second at Action Track, adding his 10th top-five in the last 11 Series Features to start his run of the Appalachian Midget Week.

“It’s tough, especially when it’s as fast-paced as it was tonight,” McIntosh said. “It was hard to make moves on guys, slicing and dicing most of the race. It was really hard for that second spot for a while. It felt like we had a really good piece. It was a matter of getting clear of those guys, and once we got into second and got clean air, I felt like we definitely ran him down, just ran out of time.”

Miller parked his No. 97 SoundGear Toyota in third place to complete his hard-working night in Kutztown. With the result, Miller claimed the night’s Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger award for his ninth podium of the season.

“Obviously, starting a little deep in the field hurt us,” Miller said. “The track’s really small, and it turned out there was two lanes to race, so you could get around and cut down. I thought the track was pretty good for how heavy it was to begin.

“Definitely a little hard getting by some of those guys who were train tracking around the top. Then, just got to be smart and race as realistically as we could to get back. Ultimately, it turned out to be really good tonight, I wish I started up front and not have all that work to get up there. But nonetheless, it was fun doing it.”

Recap Notes:

Smith Titanium Quick Time Award: Trevor Cline

Toyota Heat 1 Winner: Hayden Wise

CASM Safety Products Heat 2 Winner: Colton Robinson

TJ Forged Heat 3 Winner: Alex Karpowicz

High-Point Driver: Alex Karpowicz

Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger Award: Gavin Miller

Honest Abe Roofing 16th Place Finisher: Eric Heydenreich

Up Next: The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota enters the second chapter of the 2025 Appalachian Midget Week with racing at Jonestown, PA’s Linda’s Speedway on Thursday night, Aug. 7.

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online or by downloading the DIRTVision App.

Jacob Denney Opens Appalachian Midget Week in Dominance at Action Track USA

KUTZTOWN, PA – August 7, 2025 – Jacob Denney brought the Wednesday action to Kutztown, PA.

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota points leader the opening night of Appalachian Midget Week with a dominating run aboard his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) Midget for his seventh win of the 2025 season at Action Track USA.

Colton Robinson and Michael Faccinto set the front row for the 30-lap Feature, with Faccinto taking the early lead at the finish line as Denney took over second place when Robinson had trouble creating his opening lap momentum.

On Lap 5, Faccinto jumped over the Turn 1 cushion, leaving enough room for Denney to slide around the bottom and take the lead.

After taking the lead, Denney worked atop the cushion to create a 2.4-second gap over the field as Faccinto, Robinson, Cannon McIntosh, and Hayden Wise traded positions around the top five in the first half.

As McIntosh’s Mobil 1 No. 71K charged forward to battle Faccinto for second place, his KKM teammate Gavin Miller was creating a similar charge towards the front after starting the night in 11th place to drive up inside the top five with 10 laps to go.

When McIntosh got fully clear of Faccinto’s No. 5U on Lap 24, he followed Denney around the cushion while the leader’s No. 67 dealt with lapped traffic ahead of him.

Though the reigning Xtreme Outlaw Midgets champion sliced time off of Denney’s lead, he did not have enough of a distance to attempt a race-winning move as the Galloway, OH driver captured his seventh career Series win to boost his points lead over McIntosh to 159 points, leaving Action Track USA.

Denney’s win created the newest single-season Series win record, breaking McIntosh’s six-win record from 2024.

“I was pacing Michael there, and he was running a really fast pace,” Denney said. “I had to step it up a little bit, and I figured out at about Lap 3, I had enough stick, and I could kind of just run below the cushion, hit it on exit, and get back going again. 

“So, I think that was the key tonight instead of getting tripped up every lap on the cushion. That’s just a testament to having a great car every night.”

McIntosh finished the night in second at Action Track, adding his 10th top-five in the last 11 Series Features to start his run of the Appalachian Midget Week.

“It’s tough, especially when it’s as fast-paced as it was tonight,” McIntosh said. “It was hard to make moves on guys, slicing and dicing most of the race. It was really hard for that second spot for a while. It felt like we had a really good piece. It was a matter of getting clear of those guys, and once we got into second and got clean air, I felt like we definitely ran him down, just ran out of time.”

Miller parked his No. 97 SoundGear Toyota in third place to complete his hard-working night in Kutztown. With the result, Miller claimed the night’s Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger award for his ninth podium of the season.

“Obviously, starting a little deep in the field hurt us,” Miller said. “The track’s really small, and it turned out there was two lanes to race, so you could get around and cut down. I thought the track was pretty good for how heavy it was to begin.

“Definitely a little hard getting by some of those guys who were train tracking around the top. Then, just got to be smart and race as realistically as we could to get back. Ultimately, it turned out to be really good tonight, I wish I started up front and not have all that work to get up there. But nonetheless, it was fun doing it.”

Recap Notes:

Smith Titanium Quick Time Award: Trevor Cline

Toyota Heat 1 Winner: Hayden Wise

CASM Safety Products Heat 2 Winner: Colton Robinson

TJ Forged Heat 3 Winner: Alex Karpowicz

High-Point Driver: Alex Karpowicz

Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger Award: Gavin Miller

Honest Abe Roofing 16th Place Finisher: Eric Heydenreich

Up Next: The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota enters the second chapter of the 2025 Appalachian Midget Week with racing at Jonestown, PA’s Linda’s Speedway on Thursday night, Aug. 7.

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online or by downloading the DIRTVision App.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 67-Jacob Denney[3]; 2. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[7]; 3. 97-Gavin Miller[11]; 4. 5U-Michael Faccinto[2]; 5. 94-Hayden Wise[6]; 6. 67K-Colton Robinson[1]; 7. 55-Trevor Cline[5]; 8. 7U-Kale Drake[8]; 9. 72-Alex Karpowicz[4]; 10. 7X-Kyle Jones[14]; 11. 40-Chase McDermand[18]; 12. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[12]; 13. 98K-Brandon Carr[10]; 14. 9U-Kameron Key[16]; 15. X-Daniel Bennett[9]; 16. 11-Eric Heydenreich[20]; 17. 21K-Cord Kisthardt[17]; 18. 7G-Jimmy Glenn[21]; 19. 25-Steve Buckwalter[13]; 20. 29-Jason Bennett[15]; 21. 5-PJ Gargiulo[19]; 22. 25B-Ryan Roulette[22]

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEWatkins Glen InternationalAugust 8-10, 2025

NASCAR will return to road racing this weekend with all three divisions uniting in upstate New York to take on Watkins Glen International.

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The 2.45-mile, seven-turn circuit has found its way back into a pivotal spot on the regular season schedule for each division, including the penultimate race in the final stretch to the playoffs for the Truck Series to kick off the tripleheader weekend. For the Cup and Xfinity Series, the regular season title still remains up for grabs with Team Chevy drivers, William Byron and Connor Zilisch, leading the charge into the Watkins Glen race weekend.

Chevrolet at Watkins Glen: NASCAR’s rich history at Watkins Glen International sees Chevrolet sit as the winningest manufacturer across all three divisions with 22 Cup Series wins, 13 Xfinity Series wins and three Truck Series wins.  Piloting a 1957 Chevrolet, Buck Baker took the victory in the Cup Series’ inaugural appearance at the upstate New York circuit – a triumph that also marked Chevrolet’s first-ever road course win in NASCAR’s top division. Over a now 41-race history at the circuit, Chevrolet continues to hold the highest win streak at five-straight, which the manufacturer has accomplished on three different occasions (Aug. 1997 – Aug. 2001; Aug. 2003 – Aug. 2007; and Aug. 2018 – Aug. 2023). Among the series’ active drivers includes a three-way tie in all-time Watkins Glen wins – all of which come from the Chevrolet camp with Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch each owning two wins at the circuit in their championship-earning careers.

SVG SEEKS FOUR-STRAIGHT STREAK Chevrolet will head to upstate New York with an active streak of three-straight road racing triumphs in the NASCAR Cup Series – all courtesy of Trackhouse Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen. The road course ace went from outside the playoff bubble to a guaranteed spot in the title chase with a dominating victory in the series’ inaugural appearance in Mexico City. The 36-year-old Auckland, New Zealand, native went on to make back-to-back trips to victory lane at the Chicago Street Course and Sonoma Raceway just a few weeks later. Van Gisbergen left Sonoma making yet another mark in NASCAR history – becoming just the seventh different driver to win three consecutive road course races in the division. Extending his streak to four-straight is a very attainable task for the Trackhouse Racing driver, with his first and only appearance at Watkins Glen International ending with a runner-up result (Sept. 2024). Only two drivers in series’ history have racked up four-straight road course victories – 2020 Cup Series champion, Chase Elliott, and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Jeff Gordon.

FIRST-TIME WINNEROn Aug. 5, 2018, at Watkins Glen International, Chase Elliott etched his name into history as a NASCAR Cup Series winner. Now competing in his 10th full-time season, the 29-year-old Dawsonville, Georgia, native is a champion and 20-time winner in NASCAR’s top division. Despite still seeking his first road course win in the Next Gen era, Elliott has proven to know his way around left- and right-hand turns. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has tallied seven road course victories in his Cup Series career – the most of all active drivers. The record is enough to place Elliott third on the series’ all-time road course wins list behind a pair of NASCAR Hall of Famers –  Jeff Gordon (nine) and Tony Stewart (eight). Elliott’s road course resume sees victories at five different road course circuits, which also happens to be a series’ record.

REGULAR SEASON BATTLE RAMPING UP   The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series left America’s Heartland with yet another change atop their respective points standings.

Plagued with fuel milage misfortune this season, William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team finally came out on top at Iowa Speedway to earn their second trip to victory lane. The 27-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, native turned in a race-high 141 laps led en route to a 48-point day to earn his spot back in the points lead heading into the final three-race stretch of the regular season. Still on his heels are his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, Chase Elliott (second) and Kyle Larson (third), who are each looking to add a second regular season title to their championship-earning resumes.

In the Xfinity Series, it was Connor Zilisch that drove to a 43-point day and his 11th top-five finish of the season to surpass his JR Motorsports teammate, Justin Allgaier, for the top points position – marking the first time in his rookie campaign that he’s attained the points lead. The rising star also leads the series with five wins this season – most recently at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to tie together three-straight triumphs. What better place to further add to his points lead than Watkins Glen International – a circuit that saw his first career Xfinity Series start end in a trip to victory lane.

BACK WHERE IT ALL STARTED…Just one year ago, Connor Zilisch stepped into the NASCAR scene for the very first time by making his Xfinity Series debut at Watkins Glen International. Coming out of the gates full throttle, Zilisch drove the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet to the pole win, going on to record a race-high 45 laps en route to the victory to make him just the seventh driver in series’ history to win in his first career start. Fast forward just a few months, Zilisch landed a full-time spot in the driver’s seat of the No. 88 Chevrolet to compete in his first full-time campaign in the NASCAR national ranks. Taking his rookie season by storm, Zilisch heads back to where it all started as the series’ new points leader and a series-leading five wins under his belt. The 19-year-old Mooresville, North Carolina, native has yet to finish outside of the top-five in each of his road course starts in the series, including victories in the first (Circuit of The Americas) and most recent (Sonoma Raceway) road course races of the 2025 season.

TRUCK SERIES HITS TWO-TO-GO IN REGULAR SEASON For the first time in four years, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will make its way back to the twist and turns of Watkins Glen International – marking the penultimate race of the series’ regular season. Just three positions remain up for grabs in the 10-driver playoff field, with Grant Enfinger and the No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet team leading the way in the first provisional points position with a strong 89-point cushion over the cutline. On top of the playoff pressure comes the added element of a stacked entry list for Friday’s event, with the field also seeing appearances by the series’ winningest driver, Kyle Busch (No. 07 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet); Cup Series regular, Ross Chastain (No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet); and a pair of Xfinity Series playoff contenders, Sammy Smith (No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet) and Connor Zilisch (No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet).

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 23 NASCAR Cup Series races complete: Wins: 10Poles: 10Laps Led: 2,900Top-Fives: 46Top-10s: 99Stage Wins: 20

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 22 NASCAR Xfinity Series races complete: Wins: 19Poles: 13Laps Led: 2,723Top-Fives: 73Top-10s: 140Stage Wins: 31

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 16 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races complete: Wins: 6Poles: 2Laps Led: 854Top-Fives: 37Top-10s: 77Stage Wins: 7

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Watkins Glen International:     Kyle Larson – two wins (2021, 2022)Chase Elliott – two wins (2019, 2018)Kyle Busch – two wins (2013, 2008)William Byron – one win (2024) ·        Chevrolet is the winningest manufacturer in all three NASCAR national divisions at Watkins Glen International with 22 Cup Series wins, 13 Xfinity Series wins, and three Truck Series wins.  ·        Chevrolet has earned 22 victories in the past 29 NASCAR Cup Series races on the series’ traditional road courses – dating from Chase Elliott’s victory at Watkins Glen International in Aug. 2019, to Shane van Gisbergen’s win at Sonoma Raceway in July 2025. Van Gisbergen and Alex Bowman have added three more triumphs on left- and right-hand turns by keeping Chevrolet undefeated in the Chicago Street Race.  ·        In 18 NASCAR Cup Series races on traditional road courses in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads the series with 12 victories – recorded by seven drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations. ·        Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in 12 of the 23 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.  ·        In 131 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 62 victories – a winning percentage of 47.3%. ·        With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 876 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The GlenSunday, August 10, at 2 p.m. ET(USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)  NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The GlenSaturday, August 9, at 3 p.m. ET(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)  NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mission 176 at The GlenFriday, August 8, at 5 p.m. ET(FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletDo you like road racing?“Road racing has always been such a challenge for me. I’ve worked so hard on the craft and I’ve really grown to like it. Having Shane as a teammate has been a great help too. It’s wild to watch him in the simulator and how he can be so accurate and smooth with all of his movements. Connor is obviously a very talented road racer and he’s fun to race against. Daniel is a great road racer too. I have three teammates this weekend and I’m the guy still working really hard on my road race craft. Last year at Watkins Glen we ran really well. We led a bunch of laps and that was a lot of fun. I’m going to get some extra laps in on Friday in the truck race which always helps.” You seem to spend a lot of time in New York. Why is that?“I spend a lot of time in New York state for various things. Some of that is in New York City and some of it is in upstate New York around the racetrack and surrounding areas. Upstate is a gorgeous area and I do a lot of work with the Governors office and safe driving so I spend a lot of time in New York. I was in Corning a couple of weeks ago to promote this weekend’s race and it was a lot of fun.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are some of the things you like about Watkins Glen International, and what are some of the things that are difficult about that track?“Watkins Glen International is very fast for a road course. The bus stop, the esses, a big chunk of the speed at Watkins Glen comes from those two sections. The other sections are more self-explanatory, but it’s a tough track. It’s been my hardest track to get a grip on, but I feel like going there does present some opportunities because you have some strategy and different things that can play out. Qualifying is pretty important there as well. I’m looking forward to getting there in our BREZTRI AEROSPHERE® (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Chevrolet.” It’s been quite the year for this race team. You’ve had your share of ups and downs. Where does the No. 3 team stand currently in your mind?“I feel like Richard Boswell has built an amazing team, and I like the direction we are going. We are really just starting to click. We have potential. We have to work on our race car pace, but we are heading in the right direction that we need. We’ve had a lot of changes at the beginning of the year, some engineer swapping, and now I feel like everybody is on the same page and going in the right direction. From the team aspect, I feel like this is one of the strongest teams I’ve ever worked with and I’m super excited about the finish of this year and what we can do together in 2026. We had a streak of three straight top-10s at one point, and that was a good streak for us.” Have you ever had a chance to race around Shane Van Gisbergen, observe and what have your learned from him?“I think you have to go back to the first race he ran with us at the Chicago Street Course a few years ago. I pulled out in front of him during practice and I thought ‘oh this is no big deal. Who is this guy they are all talking about?’ A lap later he goes by me in the hardest and tightest section of the track in Turns 8 and 9 around the fountain area, and I’m like ‘oh man. This guy is going to win the race.’ I didn’t think it was even possible to pass in the section that he passed me in. I ended up chatting with him afterwards and he was really helpful. I was actually in a different gear than he was and he helped me in terms of what gear I needed to be in. His thought process about road course racing has changed the game for everyone, and the way you go about getting ready. The stuff that you value is different then the stuff that they value, because in Australian V8 cars the tire is smaller, has more degradation, and they think about the life of the tire more than what we have been, and I think more and more teams are looking at their process and changing it to keep up. He’s pretty impressive for sure.”   Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletThis will be your fifth road-course of the season. How do you feel about going into Watkins Glen?“I feel like our Chevy has had speed at road-courses this year, we had two top-20s and a top-15 finish. Watkins Glen is always packed with campers and race fans and that makes it so much more exciting as a driver! I’ve always enjoyed how the track flows and am looking forward to this weekend.”   Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletAre all road courses the same, or does Watkins Glen International come with its own unique challenges?“Setups are a little bit different at some of the road courses you go to. You would think road course, turn right, turn left, it’s the same thing, just run the same thing and go, but, no, Watkins Glen is more the superspeedway of road courses. Spring packages are a little different, bars are a little different, stuff like that. Looking at what the No. 16 ran there last year, they were really fast, they had a great race up there last year. So I’m leaning on some of our Kaulig friends on some advice on putting ourselves in a good spot to go up there and have a fast racecar.”  Do you like racing at Watkins Glen International?“Watkins Glen has always been a favorite, I really enjoy it. I’ve always enjoyed the technicalities of that place, the high speeds of that place. The bus stop back there, being as sketch as it is, trying to go through there and blast through there as fast as you can, hopping all the curbs. It’s just a really fun place and you can be on attack mode there and find some speed.” Just three races remaining before the NASCAR Playoffs. Assess your chances of winning at one of the next three races to lock yourself in?“I have won at all those places, so let’s go do it again. Watkins Glen is probably my favorite road course we go to. Richmond is statistically one of my best racetracks that we go to. And then Daytona has been one of my best racetracks since I’ve been at RCR with Team Chevrolet. I feel really good about our opportunities the next three weeks. It’s all about execution and being able to do our job right. And that includes me, going out there and setting some fast laps and being in control of being able to do that, and having good pit stops on Pit Road and having good strategy and the race falling our way.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Watkins Glen is always special to me; it’s a racetrack that we’re always really fast at as well. We have the opportunity to be in contention this weekend if we execute well. Obviously, we want a shot to win, but ultimately, we need a solid run, and this is a racetrack that we can do it at.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“We’re heading to The Glen this weekend and we’re proud to have Real American Beer on the car in honor of Hulk Hogan. We’ll be giving it everything we’ve got out there.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow does Watkins Glen compare to the other road courses on the Cup Series schedule?“Watkins Glen is a momentum track. It’s long, has a lot of lateral loading, and it flows very differently. It’s different than Sonoma. You have quick switchbacks when you think about Mexico City or Chicago, and it’s just so different. Obviously, it’s higher speeds and higher loading. The easiest way to describe it is like racing on a mile-and-a-half oval, but on a road course. Chicago is similar to Martinsville, and Sonoma is probably like Bristol. It’s just that different of a feel when it comes to those tracks. Your fundamentals are still the same, but the way you attack Watkins Glen is different than how you attack Sonoma. There’s no doubt about it. It fits my style well. From an overall speed standpoint, it’s probably my best track. We don’t really have the results to show for it, but in qualifying the last few years, we’ve started in the top five or close to it. I’ve won a few stages and led a bunch of laps, but it just hasn’t come together, whether it was an engine failure two years ago, or whatever happened last year. We’ve just had some missed opportunities there. But overall, from a speed perspective, Watkins Glen is probably one of my best tracks. I’m excited to have the Go Bowling at The Glen race outside the playoffs this year, just because I feel like it’s another opportunity and another shot for us to try to get a win.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletAt Watkins Glen last year, we saw you battle for a win and ultimately earn your first top-five finish in the Cup Series. Was that the race that set the No. 77 on the path its on now, and how do you feel heading back to that track?“I think it was probably the first time that people really got to see Spire cars running up front and holding our own. Since then it’s only been improvement for the whole organization. We have up and down weeks, but that’s part of building a consistently successful program. Every weekend we have at least two cars running in the top 10, if not all three right there together. I just think Watkins Glen last year was a race where people started to pay attention. That’s definitely continued this season and I feel like the last two races are a really good example of that. At Indy we had two cars finish within the first 11 spots and Iowa we had a car in the top-10 all day and probably would’ve had similar results without the way the cautions fell in the middle of the race. I’m excited to get back to The Glen. We’ve got a lot of momentum heading into this race and we’ve done a really good job of continuing to improve at tracks where we’ve done well in the past.” Connor Zilisch, No. 87 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet / No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet“I love going to Watkins Glen. The fans there are awesome and it’s a beautiful part of the country. It’s going to be really cool. I’m really excited to be making my fourth start in the Cup Series with Red Bull and Trackhouse. This is my last one of the year so we’re going to make it count. Watkins Glen is a track that I’m really comfortable at so this is a good one for us. Trackhouse has been pretty dominant on the road and street courses this season so I’m optimistic.” “Watkins Glen is a place that holds a lot of memories for me. I won my first-ever there in my Xfinity debut last year and I’m excited to go back there and try and back that up with another win this year and get more playoff points before the playoffs begin in a few weeks. We’ve had a lot of momentum this year and we want to keep it up at Watkins Glen. I’m excited for the entire weekend. It’s going to be busy with the Cup car and the Truck but it’s so cool to get these opportunities.” What did you learn at Circuit of the Americas earlier this season that will help you at Watkins Glen this weekend?“At COTA I learned a little bit about the car and got a feel for Cup racing. Those two tracks are very different and require different driving styles but any laps in the Cup car that you can get are always beneficial.” How much has life changed for you since your NXS debut at Watkins Glen in 2024?“It’s certainly a lot different. I’ve won a lot of races since the last time I was at Watkins Glen. It will be cool to go back there and reflect on the start of a lot of remarkable things that have happened in less than a year. I love going to Watkins Glen. The fans there are awesome and it’s a beautiful part of the country.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletDo you still think about last year’s Watkins Glen Cup race and what could have been?“I still get frustrated thinking about that race. When I make a personal mistake like that, it makes me angry to think that I threw that one away myself, especially after how good of a day it was, and we had the fastest car all day, then to do that. I really want to get there this weekend, make no mistakes, have a fast car and try to execute all day. Which we have been doing on the road courses, and it will be good to continue doing that.” What do you think is clicking for you and the No. 88 team on the road courses?“I think it’s just been time on the road courses, learning what we want from the car, changing our philosophy. We’ve really clicked on the road course set up and made our cars a lot better. On the ovals too, we are getting better as team.” Your first win in the Summer Shootout came last week. What made you want to compete in the eight-week series?“Well, I raced Aussie race cars before, which is similar, but obviously never on an oval. It’s something fun to do on a Tuesday night and it’s more reps for me. It was a blast racing with Bubba (Wallace) & Scott (McLaughlin), just a couple of mates hanging out every week was cool, but also, I learned a lot.” Do you classify your Sonoma win as your “perfect drive” or is there another race that is hard to beat in your mind?“Yes, but actually, Mexico (City) was really good as well. We just executed as a team, we had good pit stops, good strategy and obviously a fast car, which that is the best thing you could have. We finally put it all together which was great. Chicago and Sonoma were great too, but with Mexico (City) being our team’s first win of the season, it just sticks out to me a bit more.”   Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat do you remember about last year at Watkins Glen?“We went through a lot last year. The No. 99 Freeway Insurance Chevy was pretty fast, especially on the long runs. I thought we could drive through the field once we lost some track position, but it was much more difficult to pass than I anticipated. And then we lost a wheel, and from that, we were just trying to recover. I was very proud of this team for not giving up, executing well, and going to fight right off the bat. Finishing 13th after being stuck in the gravel isn’t a bad day. Our plan is to have a lot smoother day this year.”

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEWatkins Glen InternationalAugust 8-10, 2025

NASCAR will return to road racing this weekend with all three divisions uniting in upstate New York to take on Watkins Glen International.

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The 2.45-mile, seven-turn circuit has found its way back into a pivotal spot on the regular season schedule for each division, including the penultimate race in the final stretch to the playoffs for the Truck Series to kick off the tripleheader weekend. For the Cup and Xfinity Series, the regular season title still remains up for grabs with Team Chevy drivers, William Byron and Connor Zilisch, leading the charge into the Watkins Glen race weekend.

Chevrolet at Watkins Glen: NASCAR’s rich history at Watkins Glen International sees Chevrolet sit as the winningest manufacturer across all three divisions with 22 Cup Series wins, 13 Xfinity Series wins and three Truck Series wins.  Piloting a 1957 Chevrolet, Buck Baker took the victory in the Cup Series’ inaugural appearance at the upstate New York circuit – a triumph that also marked Chevrolet’s first-ever road course win in NASCAR’s top division. Over a now 41-race history at the circuit, Chevrolet continues to hold the highest win streak at five-straight, which the manufacturer has accomplished on three different occasions (Aug. 1997 – Aug. 2001; Aug. 2003 – Aug. 2007; and Aug. 2018 – Aug. 2023). Among the series’ active drivers includes a three-way tie in all-time Watkins Glen wins – all of which come from the Chevrolet camp with Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch each owning two wins at the circuit in their championship-earning careers.

SVG SEEKS FOUR-STRAIGHT STREAK Chevrolet will head to upstate New York with an active streak of three-straight road racing triumphs in the NASCAR Cup Series – all courtesy of Trackhouse Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen. The road course ace went from outside the playoff bubble to a guaranteed spot in the title chase with a dominating victory in the series’ inaugural appearance in Mexico City. The 36-year-old Auckland, New Zealand, native went on to make back-to-back trips to victory lane at the Chicago Street Course and Sonoma Raceway just a few weeks later. Van Gisbergen left Sonoma making yet another mark in NASCAR history – becoming just the seventh different driver to win three consecutive road course races in the division. Extending his streak to four-straight is a very attainable task for the Trackhouse Racing driver, with his first and only appearance at Watkins Glen International ending with a runner-up result (Sept. 2024). Only two drivers in series’ history have racked up four-straight road course victories – 2020 Cup Series champion, Chase Elliott, and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Jeff Gordon.

FIRST-TIME WINNEROn Aug. 5, 2018, at Watkins Glen International, Chase Elliott etched his name into history as a NASCAR Cup Series winner. Now competing in his 10th full-time season, the 29-year-old Dawsonville, Georgia, native is a champion and 20-time winner in NASCAR’s top division. Despite still seeking his first road course win in the Next Gen era, Elliott has proven to know his way around left- and right-hand turns. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has tallied seven road course victories in his Cup Series career – the most of all active drivers. The record is enough to place Elliott third on the series’ all-time road course wins list behind a pair of NASCAR Hall of Famers –  Jeff Gordon (nine) and Tony Stewart (eight). Elliott’s road course resume sees victories at five different road course circuits, which also happens to be a series’ record.

REGULAR SEASON BATTLE RAMPING UP   The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series left America’s Heartland with yet another change atop their respective points standings.

Plagued with fuel milage misfortune this season, William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team finally came out on top at Iowa Speedway to earn their second trip to victory lane. The 27-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, native turned in a race-high 141 laps led en route to a 48-point day to earn his spot back in the points lead heading into the final three-race stretch of the regular season. Still on his heels are his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, Chase Elliott (second) and Kyle Larson (third), who are each looking to add a second regular season title to their championship-earning resumes.

In the Xfinity Series, it was Connor Zilisch that drove to a 43-point day and his 11th top-five finish of the season to surpass his JR Motorsports teammate, Justin Allgaier, for the top points position – marking the first time in his rookie campaign that he’s attained the points lead. The rising star also leads the series with five wins this season – most recently at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to tie together three-straight triumphs. What better place to further add to his points lead than Watkins Glen International – a circuit that saw his first career Xfinity Series start end in a trip to victory lane.

BACK WHERE IT ALL STARTED…Just one year ago, Connor Zilisch stepped into the NASCAR scene for the very first time by making his Xfinity Series debut at Watkins Glen International. Coming out of the gates full throttle, Zilisch drove the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet to the pole win, going on to record a race-high 45 laps en route to the victory to make him just the seventh driver in series’ history to win in his first career start. Fast forward just a few months, Zilisch landed a full-time spot in the driver’s seat of the No. 88 Chevrolet to compete in his first full-time campaign in the NASCAR national ranks. Taking his rookie season by storm, Zilisch heads back to where it all started as the series’ new points leader and a series-leading five wins under his belt. The 19-year-old Mooresville, North Carolina, native has yet to finish outside of the top-five in each of his road course starts in the series, including victories in the first (Circuit of The Americas) and most recent (Sonoma Raceway) road course races of the 2025 season.

TRUCK SERIES HITS TWO-TO-GO IN REGULAR SEASON For the first time in four years, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will make its way back to the twist and turns of Watkins Glen International – marking the penultimate race of the series’ regular season. Just three positions remain up for grabs in the 10-driver playoff field, with Grant Enfinger and the No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet team leading the way in the first provisional points position with a strong 89-point cushion over the cutline. On top of the playoff pressure comes the added element of a stacked entry list for Friday’s event, with the field also seeing appearances by the series’ winningest driver, Kyle Busch (No. 07 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet); Cup Series regular, Ross Chastain (No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet); and a pair of Xfinity Series playoff contenders, Sammy Smith (No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet) and Connor Zilisch (No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet).

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 23 NASCAR Cup Series races complete: Wins: 10Poles: 10Laps Led: 2,900Top-Fives: 46Top-10s: 99Stage Wins: 20

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 22 NASCAR Xfinity Series races complete: Wins: 19Poles: 13Laps Led: 2,723Top-Fives: 73Top-10s: 140Stage Wins: 31

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 16 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races complete: Wins: 6Poles: 2Laps Led: 854Top-Fives: 37Top-10s: 77Stage Wins: 7

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Watkins Glen International:     Kyle Larson – two wins (2021, 2022)Chase Elliott – two wins (2019, 2018)Kyle Busch – two wins (2013, 2008)William Byron – one win (2024) ·        Chevrolet is the winningest manufacturer in all three NASCAR national divisions at Watkins Glen International with 22 Cup Series wins, 13 Xfinity Series wins, and three Truck Series wins.  ·        Chevrolet has earned 22 victories in the past 29 NASCAR Cup Series races on the series’ traditional road courses – dating from Chase Elliott’s victory at Watkins Glen International in Aug. 2019, to Shane van Gisbergen’s win at Sonoma Raceway in July 2025. Van Gisbergen and Alex Bowman have added three more triumphs on left- and right-hand turns by keeping Chevrolet undefeated in the Chicago Street Race.  ·        In 18 NASCAR Cup Series races on traditional road courses in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads the series with 12 victories – recorded by seven drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations. ·        Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in 12 of the 23 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.  ·        In 131 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 62 victories – a winning percentage of 47.3%. ·        With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 876 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The GlenSunday, August 10, at 2 p.m. ET(USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)  NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The GlenSaturday, August 9, at 3 p.m. ET(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)  NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mission 176 at The GlenFriday, August 8, at 5 p.m. ET(FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletDo you like road racing?“Road racing has always been such a challenge for me. I’ve worked so hard on the craft and I’ve really grown to like it. Having Shane as a teammate has been a great help too. It’s wild to watch him in the simulator and how he can be so accurate and smooth with all of his movements. Connor is obviously a very talented road racer and he’s fun to race against. Daniel is a great road racer too. I have three teammates this weekend and I’m the guy still working really hard on my road race craft. Last year at Watkins Glen we ran really well. We led a bunch of laps and that was a lot of fun. I’m going to get some extra laps in on Friday in the truck race which always helps.” You seem to spend a lot of time in New York. Why is that?“I spend a lot of time in New York state for various things. Some of that is in New York City and some of it is in upstate New York around the racetrack and surrounding areas. Upstate is a gorgeous area and I do a lot of work with the Governors office and safe driving so I spend a lot of time in New York. I was in Corning a couple of weeks ago to promote this weekend’s race and it was a lot of fun.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are some of the things you like about Watkins Glen International, and what are some of the things that are difficult about that track?“Watkins Glen International is very fast for a road course. The bus stop, the esses, a big chunk of the speed at Watkins Glen comes from those two sections. The other sections are more self-explanatory, but it’s a tough track. It’s been my hardest track to get a grip on, but I feel like going there does present some opportunities because you have some strategy and different things that can play out. Qualifying is pretty important there as well. I’m looking forward to getting there in our BREZTRI AEROSPHERE® (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Chevrolet.” It’s been quite the year for this race team. You’ve had your share of ups and downs. Where does the No. 3 team stand currently in your mind?“I feel like Richard Boswell has built an amazing team, and I like the direction we are going. We are really just starting to click. We have potential. We have to work on our race car pace, but we are heading in the right direction that we need. We’ve had a lot of changes at the beginning of the year, some engineer swapping, and now I feel like everybody is on the same page and going in the right direction. From the team aspect, I feel like this is one of the strongest teams I’ve ever worked with and I’m super excited about the finish of this year and what we can do together in 2026. We had a streak of three straight top-10s at one point, and that was a good streak for us.” Have you ever had a chance to race around Shane Van Gisbergen, observe and what have your learned from him?“I think you have to go back to the first race he ran with us at the Chicago Street Course a few years ago. I pulled out in front of him during practice and I thought ‘oh this is no big deal. Who is this guy they are all talking about?’ A lap later he goes by me in the hardest and tightest section of the track in Turns 8 and 9 around the fountain area, and I’m like ‘oh man. This guy is going to win the race.’ I didn’t think it was even possible to pass in the section that he passed me in. I ended up chatting with him afterwards and he was really helpful. I was actually in a different gear than he was and he helped me in terms of what gear I needed to be in. His thought process about road course racing has changed the game for everyone, and the way you go about getting ready. The stuff that you value is different then the stuff that they value, because in Australian V8 cars the tire is smaller, has more degradation, and they think about the life of the tire more than what we have been, and I think more and more teams are looking at their process and changing it to keep up. He’s pretty impressive for sure.”   Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletThis will be your fifth road-course of the season. How do you feel about going into Watkins Glen?“I feel like our Chevy has had speed at road-courses this year, we had two top-20s and a top-15 finish. Watkins Glen is always packed with campers and race fans and that makes it so much more exciting as a driver! I’ve always enjoyed how the track flows and am looking forward to this weekend.”   Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletAre all road courses the same, or does Watkins Glen International come with its own unique challenges?“Setups are a little bit different at some of the road courses you go to. You would think road course, turn right, turn left, it’s the same thing, just run the same thing and go, but, no, Watkins Glen is more the superspeedway of road courses. Spring packages are a little different, bars are a little different, stuff like that. Looking at what the No. 16 ran there last year, they were really fast, they had a great race up there last year. So I’m leaning on some of our Kaulig friends on some advice on putting ourselves in a good spot to go up there and have a fast racecar.”  Do you like racing at Watkins Glen International?“Watkins Glen has always been a favorite, I really enjoy it. I’ve always enjoyed the technicalities of that place, the high speeds of that place. The bus stop back there, being as sketch as it is, trying to go through there and blast through there as fast as you can, hopping all the curbs. It’s just a really fun place and you can be on attack mode there and find some speed.” Just three races remaining before the NASCAR Playoffs. Assess your chances of winning at one of the next three races to lock yourself in?“I have won at all those places, so let’s go do it again. Watkins Glen is probably my favorite road course we go to. Richmond is statistically one of my best racetracks that we go to. And then Daytona has been one of my best racetracks since I’ve been at RCR with Team Chevrolet. I feel really good about our opportunities the next three weeks. It’s all about execution and being able to do our job right. And that includes me, going out there and setting some fast laps and being in control of being able to do that, and having good pit stops on Pit Road and having good strategy and the race falling our way.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Watkins Glen is always special to me; it’s a racetrack that we’re always really fast at as well. We have the opportunity to be in contention this weekend if we execute well. Obviously, we want a shot to win, but ultimately, we need a solid run, and this is a racetrack that we can do it at.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“We’re heading to The Glen this weekend and we’re proud to have Real American Beer on the car in honor of Hulk Hogan. We’ll be giving it everything we’ve got out there.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow does Watkins Glen compare to the other road courses on the Cup Series schedule?“Watkins Glen is a momentum track. It’s long, has a lot of lateral loading, and it flows very differently. It’s different than Sonoma. You have quick switchbacks when you think about Mexico City or Chicago, and it’s just so different. Obviously, it’s higher speeds and higher loading. The easiest way to describe it is like racing on a mile-and-a-half oval, but on a road course. Chicago is similar to Martinsville, and Sonoma is probably like Bristol. It’s just that different of a feel when it comes to those tracks. Your fundamentals are still the same, but the way you attack Watkins Glen is different than how you attack Sonoma. There’s no doubt about it. It fits my style well. From an overall speed standpoint, it’s probably my best track. We don’t really have the results to show for it, but in qualifying the last few years, we’ve started in the top five or close to it. I’ve won a few stages and led a bunch of laps, but it just hasn’t come together, whether it was an engine failure two years ago, or whatever happened last year. We’ve just had some missed opportunities there. But overall, from a speed perspective, Watkins Glen is probably one of my best tracks. I’m excited to have the Go Bowling at The Glen race outside the playoffs this year, just because I feel like it’s another opportunity and another shot for us to try to get a win.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletAt Watkins Glen last year, we saw you battle for a win and ultimately earn your first top-five finish in the Cup Series. Was that the race that set the No. 77 on the path its on now, and how do you feel heading back to that track?“I think it was probably the first time that people really got to see Spire cars running up front and holding our own. Since then it’s only been improvement for the whole organization. We have up and down weeks, but that’s part of building a consistently successful program. Every weekend we have at least two cars running in the top 10, if not all three right there together. I just think Watkins Glen last year was a race where people started to pay attention. That’s definitely continued this season and I feel like the last two races are a really good example of that. At Indy we had two cars finish within the first 11 spots and Iowa we had a car in the top-10 all day and probably would’ve had similar results without the way the cautions fell in the middle of the race. I’m excited to get back to The Glen. We’ve got a lot of momentum heading into this race and we’ve done a really good job of continuing to improve at tracks where we’ve done well in the past.” Connor Zilisch, No. 87 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet / No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet“I love going to Watkins Glen. The fans there are awesome and it’s a beautiful part of the country. It’s going to be really cool. I’m really excited to be making my fourth start in the Cup Series with Red Bull and Trackhouse. This is my last one of the year so we’re going to make it count. Watkins Glen is a track that I’m really comfortable at so this is a good one for us. Trackhouse has been pretty dominant on the road and street courses this season so I’m optimistic.” “Watkins Glen is a place that holds a lot of memories for me. I won my first-ever there in my Xfinity debut last year and I’m excited to go back there and try and back that up with another win this year and get more playoff points before the playoffs begin in a few weeks. We’ve had a lot of momentum this year and we want to keep it up at Watkins Glen. I’m excited for the entire weekend. It’s going to be busy with the Cup car and the Truck but it’s so cool to get these opportunities.” What did you learn at Circuit of the Americas earlier this season that will help you at Watkins Glen this weekend?“At COTA I learned a little bit about the car and got a feel for Cup racing. Those two tracks are very different and require different driving styles but any laps in the Cup car that you can get are always beneficial.” How much has life changed for you since your NXS debut at Watkins Glen in 2024?“It’s certainly a lot different. I’ve won a lot of races since the last time I was at Watkins Glen. It will be cool to go back there and reflect on the start of a lot of remarkable things that have happened in less than a year. I love going to Watkins Glen. The fans there are awesome and it’s a beautiful part of the country.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletDo you still think about last year’s Watkins Glen Cup race and what could have been?“I still get frustrated thinking about that race. When I make a personal mistake like that, it makes me angry to think that I threw that one away myself, especially after how good of a day it was, and we had the fastest car all day, then to do that. I really want to get there this weekend, make no mistakes, have a fast car and try to execute all day. Which we have been doing on the road courses, and it will be good to continue doing that.” What do you think is clicking for you and the No. 88 team on the road courses?“I think it’s just been time on the road courses, learning what we want from the car, changing our philosophy. We’ve really clicked on the road course set up and made our cars a lot better. On the ovals too, we are getting better as team.” Your first win in the Summer Shootout came last week. What made you want to compete in the eight-week series?“Well, I raced Aussie race cars before, which is similar, but obviously never on an oval. It’s something fun to do on a Tuesday night and it’s more reps for me. It was a blast racing with Bubba (Wallace) & Scott (McLaughlin), just a couple of mates hanging out every week was cool, but also, I learned a lot.” Do you classify your Sonoma win as your “perfect drive” or is there another race that is hard to beat in your mind?“Yes, but actually, Mexico (City) was really good as well. We just executed as a team, we had good pit stops, good strategy and obviously a fast car, which that is the best thing you could have. We finally put it all together which was great. Chicago and Sonoma were great too, but with Mexico (City) being our team’s first win of the season, it just sticks out to me a bit more.”   Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat do you remember about last year at Watkins Glen?“We went through a lot last year. The No. 99 Freeway Insurance Chevy was pretty fast, especially on the long runs. I thought we could drive through the field once we lost some track position, but it was much more difficult to pass than I anticipated. And then we lost a wheel, and from that, we were just trying to recover. I was very proud of this team for not giving up, executing well, and going to fight right off the bat. Finishing 13th after being stuck in the gravel isn’t a bad day. Our plan is to have a lot smoother day this year.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 43First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2024 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Drivers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 33First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2021) Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2025 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 10Poles: 10Laps Led: 2,900Top-Fives: 46Top-10s: 99Stage Wins: 20 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 876 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 763Laps led to date: 255,611Top-fives to date: 4,415Top-10s to date: 9,106                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,210           Chevrolet: 876           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 844                                                                                          Ford: 744           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 198

BATAVIA, Ohio (August 1, 2025) – The nation’s top dirt late model drivers will converge at Florence Speedway in Union, Ky., Thursday-Saturday, August 7-9, to chase over $325,000 in prize money. In 2025, the 43rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil will be an exclusive event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. Thursday and Friday night’s preliminary A-Mains will pay $6,000 to win. Each night, the field will be split into two groups based on pill draw, with each group competing in a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective 25-lap A-Main. The combined points from Thursday and Friday’s preliminary events will determine the line-ups for Saturday’s Heat Races. Saturday’s off-track festivities include the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Memorabilia Auction, a Dirt Racing Outreach Service, and a Driver Autograph Session. The on-track action begins with Heat Races and B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. Then, the 100-lap, $75,000 to win/$3,500 to start Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil takes center stage. A $3,000 to win non-qualifiers race will cap off the weekend action. On Thursday and Friday, the pit gate opens at 3:00 PM, while the general admission gates open at 6:00 PM. Hot laps start at 7:00 PM. The pit and general admission gates will all open at 3:00 PM for Saturday’s Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil. Hot laps are set to begin at 7:00 PM on Saturday. Florence Speedway is a half-mile clay oval located in Northern Kentucky off Interstate 71/75, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit www.florencespeedway.com. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Thursday – Group A: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Thursday – Group B: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Friday – Group A: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Friday – Group B: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Saturday Non-Qualifiers Race: 1. $3,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,000, 4. 850, 5. $750, 6. $650, 7. $600, 8. $575, 9. $550, 10. $525, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500 = $15,000 43rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil: 1. $75,000, 2. $25,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $9,000, 5. $8,000, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,000, 8. $5,000, 9. $4,750, 10. $4,500, 11. $4,250, 12. $4,000, 13. $3,750, 14. $3,700, 15. $3,650, 16. $3,600, 17. $3,550, 18. $3,500, 19. $3,500, 20. $3,500, 21. $3,500, 22. $3,500, 23. $3,500, 24. $3,500, 25. $3,500, 26. $3,500 = $212,250 Total Weekend Purse: $325,450 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 Previous North/South 100 Champions:2024 – Bobby Pierce2023 – Bobby Pierce2022 – Jonathan Davenport2021 – Brandon Overton2020 – Tim McCreadie2019 – Chris Madden2018 – Ricky Weiss2017 – Tim McCreadie2016 – Bobby Pierce2015 – Jonathan Davenport2014 – Eddie Carrier Jr.2013 – Don O’Neal2012 – Don O’Neal2011 – Jimmy Owens2010 – Jimmy Owens2009 – Jimmy Mars2008 – Darren Miller2007 – Jimmy Owens2006 – Steve Shaver2005 – Bart Hartman2004 – Steve Shaver2003 – Dan Schlieper2002 – Chub Frank2001 – Rained Out2000 – Scott Bloomquist1999 – Bob Pierce1998 – Donnie Moran1997 – Rick Aukland1996 – Donnie Moran1995 – John Gill1994 – Jack Boggs1993 – John Gill1992 – Jack Boggs1991 – Rodney Combs1990 – Mike Head1989 – Jeff Purvis1988 – Scott Bloomquist1987 – Jeff Purvis1986 – Jack Boggs1985 – John Mason1984 – Pat Patrick1983 – Pat Patrick

NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 31, 2025) – It’s been 12 years since he won the USA Nationals, but Tim McCreadie still knows his way around Cedar Lake Speedway.

The Watertown, NY native drove from seventh to the lead in 15 laps and came out on top of the chaos at the end for his fourth win of the year with the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision.

On a night when the Cedar Lake surface provided plenty of room for big moves and hard racing, but was quick to punish the slightest misstep, drivers who know when to push the issue and when to stay smooth were going to come out on top. And with his three decades of dirt racing experience, no one fits that description better than McCreadie.

“It’s no secret, when it gets like that, I’m just patient enough to stay in it,” McCreadie said. “A lot of guys, they get impatient, they drive hard and they throttle out of it. It’s more like what happens in the Big Blocks once in a while, or what happens when tracks are good enough that where you run matters. That’s kind of how this place is and why we all like coming here.”

The 30-lapper started with Cade Dillard and Hudson O’Neal sharing the front row, but Garrett Alberson immediately decided to join the party from third by sending it three-wide into Turn 1. The No. 58 started bouncing on the inside of Dillard, and with his wheels in the air and no air on the nose, Alberson went around in Turn 2.

Chris Madden inherited the third spot for the restart and repeated Alberson’s move, but this time he kept it straight in the corner. “Smokey” stayed three-wide with Dillard and O’Neal down the backstretch and pulled ahead on the bottom in Turns 3 and 4 to take command.

The No. 44 remained a bottom feeder throughout the early laps while O’Neal pounded the cushion trying to get by, and seven laps in he finally built up enough momentum to blast by off Turn 4. However, that was only the beginning of their tussle. Madden tried a slide job in Turn 3 two laps later, but got crossed over off the corner. In the next set of corners, Madden found a strip of brown through the middle and used it to power off Turn 2 to O’Neal’s inside and back into the lead.

Madden wasn’t done fending off challenges for the lead, but the next one wouldn’t come from O’Neal. McCreadie had gotten to third by that point, and when O’Neal slid up the track in Madden’s wake, it was all the opening McCreadie needed to slip into second.

Shortly before halfway, Madden started to explore other lanes as he made his way through traffic. Leaving the bottom open in Turns 1 and 2 proved to be the wrong move, as McCreadie used the lane to drive straight into the lead with 15 to go.

With the laps winding down, McCreadie grew his lead to over a second and looked to have the win in the bag until a slowing Garrett Smith brought out the caution with two laps remaining.

When the green flag flew once more, McCreadie went back to his tried-and-true low lane while O’Neal – who got back around Madden for second before the yellow came out – banged the boards for all they were worth around Turns 1 and 2. The No. 71 carried a massive head of steam down the backstretch and got to McCreadie’s outside before the two made contact. That sent McCreadie sliding sideways into Turn 3, but he gathered it back up and kept going. Meanwhile, O’Neal initially kept it straight, but got out of shape on the cushion coming to the white flag and spun on his own to hand the lead right back to McCreadie.

“Hudson almost pulled my pants down on that last restart,” McCreadie said. “I should have known better to roll the middle or go in on the top, once we packed the crumbs down for a few laps it was going to be fast. I went into one and kind of parked too hard. I don’t know what happened down the backstretch, I didn’t really do anything different than I’d been doing, he just happened to clip me with his wheel or something. It stretched the wheel right out of my hand and I thought I was going to spin out down there. I got lucky and hung onto it.”

The second green-white-checkered attempt turned out to be much calmer than the first, as McCreadie pulled away on the restart and went uncontested the rest of the way.

The late cautions also benefitted Nick Hoffman, who went from fourth with two to go to second in the final rundown. With Series points leader Bobby Pierce struggling all night and finishing 17th, that finish cut Hoffman’s deficit to 88 points and extended his margin to 48 markers in the Coltman Farms Racing Cup battle.

“I don’t know what it is up here, you get in the north – Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota – our stuff’s really good,” Hoffman said. “I didn’t feel exactly where I needed to be there, where McCreadie rolled by us in the middle and I moved out late in that race and he still was quite a bit faster than we were up there.”

Madden held onto third in his first World of Outlaws start driving for Kale Green, marking his best Series result since his win to end 2024 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

“We’ve got a good piece here, we’ve just got to work on it a little bit and get a few more of the bugs worked out,” Madden said. “We haven’t been in these kind of conditions, slowing down that much on the bottom and it was a little choppy down there. We were loading up, the motor was shutting down and then it would fire back up and blow the tires off. We’ll get it ironed out here for Saturday.”

Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Sheppard rounded out the top five.

RACE NOTES:

Cade Dillard set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Garrett Alberson won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Cade Dillard won Real American Beer Heat 1.

Hudson O’Neal won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Nick Hoffman won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Garrett Alberson won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Ricky Thornton Jr. won Real American Beer Heat 5.

Chris Madden won Real American Beer Heat 6.

Dennis Erb Jr. and Mike Marlar won the Landa Pressure Washers Last Chance Showdowns.

Cade Dillard won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Mike Marlar won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Jake Timm was the MD3 Rookie of the Race.

Nick Hoffman won the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher Award.

Ricky Thornton Jr. was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Brandon Sheppard was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dan Ebert was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Mike Marlar was the VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Cade Dillard was the Lifeline USA Ninth-Place Finisher.

Devin Moran was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Tanner English was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

UP NEXT: The USA Nationals continue on Friday, Aug. 1, with Qualifying, Heat Races, the Heat Race Winners Dash and the FANS Fund Dash for the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision. Tickets will be available at the gate.

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 31, 2025) — Austin McCarl was a bit emotional in Knoxville Raceway Victory Lane Thursday night. Minutes after winning a thrilling battle in the final laps, the feeling of accomplishment began to sink in as victor in one of his home track’s biggest events.

McCarl, of Altoona, IA, took the checkered flag on opening night of the 35th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank, marking his second career preliminary Feature win in the marquee event. He’s yet to win the main event on Saturday night as his father, Terry McCarl, has five times, though he’s been close before.

But deep in the heart of a battle for the top spot Thursday night, racing some of the nation’s best drivers, Austin couldn’t help but remember some lessons learned from dad about racing around the historic 1/2-mile oval.

“I just thought about my dad,” he said. “Gotta be good in traffic, especially on a track like that.”

“I get so emotional. It’s just a prelim night, but I love winning.”

The win counts as McCarl’s third with the American Sprint Car Series and first since 2023. The three-time Knoxville 410 Sprint Car track champion last won a 360 Nationals preliminary Feature in 2020, which then led to a fifth-place finish in the finale on Saturday.

McCarl took the green flag from third on the starting grid and slid into the runner-up spot on the opening lap. For the first 16 laps of the race, he chased polesitter Chase Randall, who was maneuvering his way through lapped traffic with enough speed and agility to stay ahead of his opponents.

That was until Lap 17, when McCarl found great traction in the bottom lane against the inside berm and pulled even with Randall, who was keeping the momentum up on the outside lane of the track. The two drag-raced out of Turn 2, but McCarl inched ahead with the lead into Turn 3 as Randall bobbled down the backstretch.

McCarl sealed the pass by moving up to the high groove through Turns 3 and 4 and appeared to drive away from Randall slightly, until a new challenger entered the frame as the group crossed the start/finish line with only three laps remaining.

Kyle Larson, the three-time and defending 410 Knoxville Nationals champion, had got a great run off the bottom of Turn 4 and shot past Randall into second. Immediately, he made a bid for the lead, diving low underneath McCarl into Turn 1, but could not hold the line as McCarl zoomed past him one lane higher on the track.

Larson tried to make up the ground in the final two laps but was unable to catch the Country Builders Racing No. 88 in the end as McCarl crossed the finish line to bank the $3,000 check.

“I think I saw Kyle at least two or three times underneath me,” McCarl said. “Traffic got amazing. I had to make the right decisions in traffic there, and it kind of went my way and didn’t go my way a few times, and I just had to be really smart and really watch ahead.”

Larson crossed the stripe in second, beating third-place James McFadden to the line by .002 seconds. Starting from fifth, the California native fell back to sixth on the opening lap but was able to make his way back up through the field despite coming up one spot short in the end.

“I got to third a little bit quicker than I maybe thought I could,” Larson said. “I felt like I could bide my time a little bit and then traffic just got crazier than I thought.

“I made some kind of bad decisions and had some holes plug-up at the wrong time. Austin did a great job through traffic, and that was a lot of fun with him and Chase and James there at the end.”

McFadden entered the picture in the final lap, taking third from Chase Randall on Lap 19. He drag-raced Larson down the backstretch on the final lap and took the spot with a pass out of Turn 4, but Larson stole it back after one final drag race down the frontstretch, forcing McFadden to settle for third.

“I was kinda searching to find something different; it was a really busy race, and the track moved around a lot,” McFadden said. “I just kinda tried to be where everyone else wasn’t and keep my momentum up.”

Indiana racer Justin Peck crossed the finish line fourth while Randall hung on to claim the final spot in the top five.

Peck was also the fastest car in WEDG High Performance Karts Hot Laps.

Sam Hafertepe Jr. earned fast qualifier honors for his lap time of 16.002 in Qualifying.

Heat Races were won by Dustin Selvage (Heat 1), Jamie Ball (Heat 2), Matt Juhl (Heat 3), Tony Rost (Heat 4) and Matt Covingon (Heat 5).

The Smith Titanium Last Chance Showdown was won by Tanner Holmes.

UP NEXT

The 35th 360 Knoxville Nationals continues at Knoxville Raceway with another full program on Friday, Aug. 1. Tickets for the event are on sale now at KnoxvilleRaceway.com. If you can’t be there, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS (view all results)

360 A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 88-Austin McCarl[3]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[5]; 3. 21T-James McFadden[4]; 4. 26-Justin Peck[6]; 5. 9R-Chase Randall[1]; 6. 63-JJ Hickle[2]; 7. 44-Chris Martin[7]; 8. 55-Kerry Madsen[12]; 9. 87-Justin Sanders[8]; 10. 40-Ryan Leavitt[9]; 11. 6-Dustin Selvage[13]; 12. 2M-Ryan Giles[10]; 13. 18T-Tanner Holmes[21]; 14. 09-Matt Juhl[15]; 15. 35-Skylar Prochaska[19]; 16. 99-Tony Rost[11]; 17. 13-Daison Pursley[22]; 18. 3F-Derek Hagar[16]; 19. 95-Matt Covington[20]; 20. 24H-Kade Higday[23]; 21. 5A-Alex Vande Voort[24]; 22. 4W-Jamie Ball[14]; 23. 55B-Chase Brown[18]; 24. 13M-Brett Moffitt[17]