HotWheels National Series

• ⏰ Schedule Change: The Kansas Speedway 2 race has been moved up to Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM ET due to weather concerns on Sunday. Teams now face a shorter prep window before going green.

• Rookie on the Pole: Travis Hollow (R) shocked the field with a blistering 01:03.18, grabbing his first career pole in just his playoff debut season.

• Front Row Firepower: Ace Earnhardt Jr. lines up alongside Hollow, hungry for his first win of 2025 as he sits below the cutline.

• Brandon Wood Surprise: The veteran starts P4, his best qualifying effort of the season, putting him in the conversation as a Kansas dark horse.

• Big Names Mid-Pack: Defending champ Jim Johnson (6th), Mikal Leonard (10th), and Tarrez Martínez (19th) all have work to do to reach the front.

• Must-Win Territory: Drivers like Ryan Harrison, Brian Andretti, and Alex Preece enter Kansas in must-win mode with elimination looming.

• Playoff Picture Shifts: With Kansas running a day early, mistakes or mechanical issues could have an even bigger impact before the Roval cutoff next week.