Mikal Jackson continues to assert his dominance on the 2025 season. With 4 wins and 602 points, he holds a commanding lead in the regular season standings. He also swept Martinsville, Homestead, and Bristol, proving he’s the driver to beat heading into the summer stretch.
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🌟 Tarrez MartĂnez Wins the Daytona 500 & Las Vegas
Tarrez opened the year in dramatic fashion, winning the Daytona 500, then backed it up with a victory in Las Vegas. With 2 wins and 498 points, he’s in strong playoff position and continues to be a weekly contender.
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🚨 All-Star Mayhem at North Wilkesboro
Although it didn’t count toward points, the All-Star Race was full of chaos and excitement. Tempers flared in the heats and the 60-lap feature, but fans were treated to a thrilling showdown among the season’s top stars. The All-Star Open also gave underdogs a shot, with some strong performances from rookies.
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🆙 Rookie Watch: Carter Williams, Travis Hollow Lead Freshmen Class
Carter Williams (R) already has 2 wins and sits 4th in points—an early favorite for Rookie of the Year. Travis Hollow (R) continues to impress with 392 points and sits 7th in the standings despite having no wins. Both are looking playoff-bound.
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đź”» Veteran Pressure Mounts
Drivers like Ace Earnhardt Jr., Chase Taylor, and Zayden Palou are winless so far despite solid points. With the field tightening, and unexpected winners emerging, these veterans may be forced to win to lock into the playoffs.
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đź§Š Calvin Weathers Running Limited Schedule
3-time Champion Calvin Weathers has made just 1 start so far in his farewell tour, earning 54 points. His next and final scheduled appearances are AutĂłdromo Hermanos RodrĂguez and the Indianapolis 400.
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🔥 Playoff Race Heats Up
With 7 different winners in 12 races, spots are filling fast. Drivers like Brian Andretti, Hunter Alfredo, and Zayden Palou are sitting on the playoff bubble. Another new winner could shake up the current top 12 dramatically.
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