HotWheels Cup Series Top Headlines – COTA RC (2025)
🏆 Carter Williams Claims First Career Win at COTA! • The New Zealand rookie Carter Williams secured his first-ever HotWheels Cup Series victory at Circuit of the Americas, holding off Ace Earnhardt Jr. and Jim Johnson in a thrilling final stage.
⚡ Ace Earnhardt Jr. Continues Strong Run • Ace Earnhardt Jr. delivered an impressive performance, finishing 2nd and proving he’s a serious contender for future wins this season.
💥 Multi-Car Crashes Shake Up the Race • The wet conditions caused multiple crashes, including a major wreck involving Cindric Dixon, Colton Power, and Tarrez Martínez. Despite damage, Tarrez was able to continue, but Dixon and Power retired from the race.
🚀 Jim Johnson Wins Stage 1, Carter Williams Takes Stage 2 • Jim Johnson dominated early, winning Stage 1, while Carter Williams stole the lead late in Stage 2 before securing the overall victory.
📉 Tough Breaks for Top Drivers • Byron Armstrong, Chase Taylor, and Mikal Jackson struggled to keep pace in the final laps, finishing outside the Top 5. • Tarrez Martínez, the 2021 HotWheels Cup Champion, could only manage P17 after getting caught in the crash.
🏁 Standings Update: Championship Battle Heats Up • With his win, Carter Williams jumps up the points standings, positioning himself as a rising star. • Jim Johnson, with his Stage 1 win and Top 3 finish, remains a title contender.
Stay tuned for the next race as the HotWheels Cup Series heads to its next challenge!