HotWheels National Series

🏆 Tarrez Martínez Triumphs at the ROVAL!

Tarrez Martínez stormed to victory at the Charlotte ROVAL, claiming his 4th win of 2025 and the 20th of his career. Already locked into the next playoff round, Tarrez dominated late and held off rookie Hunter Alfredo for the win, adding more momentum to his championship chase.

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💥 Big Crashes Rock the ROVAL

Early chaos struck when Kahloni Roberson, Marcus Herta, and Austin Smith tangled in the backstretch chicane, ending their days early. Later, Alex Preece and Drew Hamilton stacked up in a scary collision, and Kevin Butler spun William Evans in the aftermath — multiple cautions, tempers flaring, and survival became key.

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⚡ Rivalry Ignites: Johnson vs. Chase Taylor

A payback moment stole the spotlight — Jim Johnson spun Chase Taylor after their earlier Stage 2 contact. Both drivers finished the race but left with unresolved tension heading into the Round of 8.

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💔 Heartbreak for Brian Andretti

In a crushing playoff blow, Brian Andretti fell just one point short of advancing. Despite consistency and one win on the year, his run ends in the Round of 12 — a painful close to an otherwise strong campaign.

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🔢 Round of 8 Set for the Playoffs

The field is trimmed, and eight drivers remain in the fight for the 2025 HotWheels Cup Series Championship:

1️⃣ Tarrez Martínez
2️⃣ Travis Hollow (R)
3️⃣ Mikal Leonard
4️⃣ Byron Armstrong
5️⃣ Carter Williams (R)
6️⃣ Jim Johnson
7️⃣ Zayden Palou
8️⃣ Hunter Alfredo (R)

Eliminated: Brian Andretti, Chase Taylor, Bessie Hines, Ryan Sanchez (R)