🏁 HotWheels Cup Series News Hub – All-Star Weekend at North Wilkesboro 🗞️
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📰 Top Headlines:
1. Mikal Jackson on Fire, Grabs All-Star Pole
The 4-time 2025 winner dominated Heat 1, securing the pole position for Saturday night’s All-Star Race. He’s the favorite heading into the 60-lap showdown.
2. Elliott Taylor Delivers Statement Victory in Heat 2
Elliott Taylor held off Byron Armstrong and Zayden Palou to win Heat 2, earning the outside front row starting spot. He’s now a serious threat in the main event.
3. Last-Minute Swap: Harrison In, Bessie Reassigned
A scoring mistake led to Ryan Harrison racing Heat 1 instead of Bessie Hines. Hines regrouped and finished 5th in Heat 2, still securing a mid-pack start.
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📖 Top Stories:
🏎️ “All-Star Weekend Chaos”
From lineup shuffles to late-race drama, North Wilkesboro hasn’t disappointed. The track’s worn surface and short layout are bringing the intensity fans love.
📉 “Cindric Dixon Hits Trouble”
After a solid qualifying effort, Dixon faded in Heat 2, finishing last. He’ll start near the back unless he rebounds in the Open (if eligible).
🧊 “Jurnee Pastrami Lapped Late”
Despite strong form earlier in the year, Pastrami fell off the pace in Heat 1, going a lap down in the final circuit — a surprising result for a rising talent.
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📢 My News (Driver Storylines to Follow): • Mikal Jackson: Pure domination continues. Will anyone challenge him? • Chase Taylor: Fast in qualifying, solid in Heat 1. Starting P3 in the main. • Tarrez Martínez: Quiet but efficient run to P4. He’s a sneaky contender. • Ryan Harrison: Took Bessie’s Heat 1 spot and held his own. Starting well inside the top 6. • Bessie Hines: Resilient bounce-back in Heat 2. Keep an eye on her charge forward.
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🆕 Latest News: • 🕔 All-Star Open is next: 40 laps. Top 2 finishers + 1 fan vote winner advance. • 🚨 Starting Grid Finalized: Based on heat race results; full lineup incoming if needed. • 💬 Driver Reactions Flooding In: Most praise the short track format and close battles.
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📰 Featured Article: “Short Track. Big Stakes.”
“It’s old school, elbows-out racing,” said Heat 2 winner Elliott Taylor. With no points on the line, it’s all about pride, cash, and momentum. As the sport’s best clash under the lights, one thing is clear: North Wilkesboro is back, and better than ever.
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