HOTWHEELS CUP SERIES TOP HEADLINES – WEEK OF APRIL 17, 2025
1. TARREZ MARTÍNEZ WINS HIS FIRST DAYTONA 500 IN THRILLING FASHION The 2021 series champ finally adds the Great American Race to his resume after surviving late chaos on the backstretch. It’s his 18th career win and second victory of the 2025 season.
2. MASSIVE LAST-LAP WRECK SHAKES UP FINISH Brian Andretti, Ty Gibson, Colton Power, and others involved in a fiery crash with one to go. Miraculously, all drivers walked away. Colton’s car briefly caught fire, requiring emergency crews on the scene.
3. CALVIN WEATHERS FINISHES 2ND IN FINAL DAYTONA 500 The three-time champion gave it everything in the final lap and side-drafted his way past Ace Earnhardt Jr. to secure second. He has two races left: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and the Indianapolis 400.
4. MIKAL JACKSON STILL LEADS THE STANDINGS Despite finishing 6th at Daytona, Jackson holds the points lead with 412. He’s won three races this season and remains a title favorite.
5. ACE EARNHARDT JR. STILL WINLESS DESPITE STRONG RUN Ace finished 3rd at Daytona but has yet to capture a checkered flag this season, raising questions about his late-race execution.
6. ALL EYES ON DARLINGTON NEXT The “Lady in Black” awaits as the next stop in the 2025 season. Can Mikal go four-for-four on short tracks? Or will someone new tame the track too tough to tame?
7. ALL-STAR RACE AT NORTH WILKESBORO LOOMS Following Darlington, drivers will head to North Wilkesboro for the fan-favorite non-points event. Expect throwback paint schemes, drama, and bold moves.
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