The HotWheels National Series heads west to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the opening race of the Round of 8, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Eight drivers remain with one goal — to lock themselves into the Championship 4.
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🥇 Mikal Leonard Leads the Way
After a dominant Round of 12 performance, Mikal Leonard enters Vegas as the points leader with 8 wins on the season. His road course brilliance and consistency on intermediates make him the driver to beat heading into Sin City.
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⚔️ Rookies Rising
Rookie sensations Carter Williams and Travis Hollow have shocked the veterans with speed and composure in the playoffs. Williams, fresh off multiple top-5s, looks poised to make a serious championship push.
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💪 Veterans on the Edge
Former champions Tarrez Martínez and Jim Johnson are no strangers to pressure. Martínez, a 2021 champion, has 4 wins in 2025 and wants another shot at the crown. Johnson, the defending champion, enters fifth in the standings — determined to keep his title hopes alive.
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🚀 Bubble Watch
With the margin between 4th and 8th separated by just 20 points, drivers like Byron Armstrong, Hunter Alfredo, and Zayden Palou can’t afford mistakes. Armstrong’s short-run speed could make him a contender for the win, while Alfredo and Palou need points — and possibly a miracle.
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🏜️ Vegas Race Info • Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway • Laps: 60 (300 miles) • Stage 1: 20 Laps • Stage 2: 20 Laps • Final Stage: 20 Laps • Green Flag: Saturday, Oct 25 – 5:30 PM ET
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🏆 Championship 4 Awaits
When the lights shine bright in Las Vegas, eight contenders will gamble everything for a ticket to the Championship 4. The question is — who will cash in big?
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