HotWheels National Series

1. Mikal Leonard Dominates the Standings
With 8 wins already this season, Leonard leads the Round of 12 standings, putting him in strong contention for the Championship 4.

2. Carter Williams Charging in Playoffs
The rookie driver is sitting 2nd in the Round of 12 points with 5 wins, making him a serious threat in every track on the schedule.

3. Byron Armstrong & Jim Johnson Locked in a Tight Battle
Both veterans are scoring consistently, with Armstrong 3rd and Johnson 4th in points. Every stage point matters for these drivers.

4. Tarrez Martínez and Chase Taylor Fighting for Momentum
With 2 wins each, these mid-pack playoff drivers are aiming to break into the top 4 before Charlotte.

5. Zayden Palou in Danger Zone
Zero wins in the Round of 12 so far and 11th in points — he needs a strong finish at New Hampshire to stay alive.

6. Rookies Making Noise
Travis Hollow, Hunter Alfredo, and Carter Williams (R) have shown they can compete with veterans, keeping fans on edge this playoff season.

7. Upcoming Key Tracks Could Shake the Round of 12

• New Hampshire: Short track strategy will be critical.

• Kansas Speedway: Superspeedway drafting may upset the current leaderboard.

• Charlotte Roval: The final Round of 12 race could make or break playoff dreams.