HTC IRACING SERIES

🏁 HotWheels Cup Series Top Headlines – Nashville Edition (May 24, 2025) 🏁

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🥇 Jim Johnson Grabs Pole at Nashville
• The 2024 Champion continues his strong form by securing pole position with a blistering lap of 1:03.40.
• Johnson looks to defend his runner-up finish at this track from 2023.

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🔥 Mikal Jackson, Carter Williams Tie for P2
• Jackson (winner here in 2024) and rookie Carter Williams both clock 1:03.43, starting side-by-side.
• This marks Williams’ best career start and third consecutive top-5 qualifying.

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🌟 Rookies Fill the Top 5
• Travis Hollow (P4), Hunter Alfredo (P5), and Carter Williams (P3) headline an impressive rookie presence up front.
• Could Nashville see a first-time winner?

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🚨 Tarrez Martínez Starting Deep in the Field
• The 2-time winner this season rolls off 18th.
• Martínez is known for strong race pace — can he surge forward like he did at Daytona and Vegas?

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🧨 Brady Larson Slumps to P30
• Atlanta winner Larson continues to struggle in qualifying.
• Needs a strong run to stay playoff-relevant.

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🎯 Ace Earnhardt Jr. Still Searching for Win #1
• Starting 13th, Earnhardt is solid but still winless in 2025.
• Nashville could be the stage for a much-needed breakthrough.

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🛑 Backmarkers Face Uphill Battle
• Drivers like Austin Smith, Eric McLaughlin, and William Evans start deep (P31–P32), with tough work ahead.
• Can any of them make it to the front?