HOTWHEELS CUP SERISE

HOTWHEELS CUP SERIES TOPHEADLINES

- Rookie Carter Williams Grabs Pole for Talladega

Carter Williams (R) will lead the field to green after snagging the pole with an impressive 40 PP. Can the rookie shock the veterans on the high banks?

- Mikal Jackson Eyes Fourth Win

Already with 3 wins in 2025, Mikal Jackson starts 10th and looks like the championship favorite. Another win at Talladega could put him way ahead in the points.

- Jim Johnson Looking for First Win of 2025

The 2024 champion is still winless this season but starts 4th. Could Talladega finally be his breakthrough race?

- Tarrez Martínez Buried in the Pack

Martínez will have to fight from 29th after a tough qualifying. He’s a superspeedway master though — don’t count him out.

- Ace Earnhardt Jr. Needs Big Run

After a rough few weeks, Ace starts 27th. Talladega is in his blood — this could be a career-saving weekend.

- Big One Incoming?

With rookies like Drew Hamilton, Travis Hollow, and Hunter Alfredo starting up front, veteran drivers are worried about a huge crash early.

- Surprise Front Row for Bessie Hines

Bessie Hines will start on the front row (P2). Can the veteran pull off the upset of the season?

- Wild Card Watch: Brady Larson, Zayden Palou

Both have a knack for surviving chaos — dark horse picks for sure.