HTC IRACING SERIES

🏁 HTC iRACING SERIES – TOP HEADLINES
📅 Post-Mexico City Road Course Edition

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🏆 Mikal Jackson Strikes Gold Again!

Mikal Jackson dominated the Mexico City Road Course, sweeping Stage 1, Stage 2, and the final stage, holding off rookie sensation Carter Williams in the final 7 laps. It marks:
• 5th win of the 2025 season
• 24th career HotWheels/HTC iRacing Series win
• He extends his points lead with 797 total points and continues to look like the Championship 4 favorite.

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🧯 Rookie Battle Heating Up

Carter Williams is proving he’s no fluke:
• Scored 51 points in Mexico City (2nd overall)
• Ranks 2nd in regular season standings
• Already has 2 wins this year
Meanwhile, Travis Hollow and Hunter Alfredo continue to fight for playoff security.

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💔 Calvin Weathers’ Emotional Final Ride (…For Now)

After an eventful but quiet day in Mexico, Calvin Weathers confirmed this was his final scheduled race of 2025.
But in a heartfelt moment, he left fans with hope:

“I’ll be back for the 2026 Daytona 500. One more for the road.”
The 3-time champ finishes with 119 points over 3 starts this year.

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🚨 Mechanical & Crash Report
• Byron Armstrong, a playoff driver, crashed out on Lap 29, finishing 36th with only 6 points—a major blow in the playoff race.
• Jurnee Pastrami suffered a blown engine on Lap 33.
• Multiple mid-pack drivers avoided damage but couldn’t crack the top 15, including Chase Taylor, Brady Larson, and Ryan Sanchez (R).

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🏁 Standings Watch – After Round 16
• Mikal Jackson leads with 797 points and 5 wins.
• Carter Williams closes in with 691 points.
• Playoff Cutline (Top 16):
• 16th: Ryan Sanchez (351 pts)
• 17th: Ty Gibson (336 pts)
• 18th: Jamie Newgarden (336 pts)
It’s a razor-tight margin entering Pocono.

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🔜 Next Stop: Pocono Raceway

Drivers prepare for the long straights and tight turn entries of “The Tricky Triangle.”