1. BESSIE HINES BREAKS THROUGH AT TALLADEGA! After five seasons of heartbreak, near-misses, and relentless grit, Bessie Hines grabs her long-awaited victory at Talladega Superspeedway, holding off Tarrez Martínez in a stunning photo finish. It’s her 6th career win, and her first of 2025.
2. WILD FINISH: TONY BUSCH FLIPS, BYRON ARMSTRONG INVOLVED IN LAST-LAP MAYHEM An intense three-wide battle to the checkered saw Tony Busch flip midair, tagging Byron Armstrong in the chaos. Tarrez and Bessie surged through as the skies erupted—and so did the fans.
3. MIKAL JACKSON STILL LEADS POINTS Despite finishing 3rd at Talladega, Mikal Jackson retains the regular season points lead with 3 wins and 494 points. He’s the driver to beat heading into Texas.
4. TEXAS LINEUP SET BY TALLADEGA PERFORMANCE With qualifying rained out, the starting grid at Texas is determined by Talladega results. Bessie Hines starts on the pole, followed by Tarrez Martínez, Mikal Jackson, and Jim Johnson.
5. NEXT UP: TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY – SATURDAY MAY 3 @ 12:30 PM ET Drivers prepare for a fast-paced showdown deep in the heart of Texas. Will Bessie ride the wave, or will another contender rise?
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