HotWheels National Series
Hotwheels National Series
last month - 10/17/2025 8:44 AM GMT-3
🏁 Calm Before the Storm: Teams Reset Ahead of Vegas Showdown
With qualifying in the books, the HotWheels National Series paddock is taking a breather before race week intensity ramps up. Mikal Leonard still holds the spotlight after his blazing pole run (01:03.28) Tuesday, but the rest of the Round of 8 contenders are quietly fine-tuning setups for Saturday’s Vegas Playoff Race — where one mistake could end a championship dream.
🔹 Playoff Picture Heating Up
Leonard, Williams, Martínez, Armstrong, Johnson, Hollow, Alfredo, and Palou — eight drivers, four spots in the Championship Finale.
While Leonard’s pace makes him the early favorite, Carter Williams (R) and Tarrez Martínez are eyeing strategy over speed. Both have been consistent threats late in runs — something Vegas’s abrasive surface could reward.
🔹 Garage Talk
• Brian Andretti spoke about his elimination, saying he’ll focus on helping his teammate close strong.
• Hunter Alfredo (R) continues to impress in his rookie campaign, calling Vegas “the most important race of my career.”
• Byron Armstrong, the quiet contender, said his team is “saving the best for the race.”
🔹 Next Up:
🗓️ Race Day – Saturday, October 25
🏟️ Las Vegas MotorSpeedway
⏰ 5:30 PM ET | 60 Laps | NBCSN & HNS Radio
The field is set, the pressure is rising, and the lights of Vegas are waiting.
One race, four tickets to the Championship 4.
With qualifying in the books, the HotWheels National Series paddock is taking a breather before race week intensity ramps up. Mikal Leonard still holds the spotlight after his blazing pole run (01:03.28) Tuesday, but the rest of the Round of 8 contenders are quietly fine-tuning setups for Saturday’s Vegas Playoff Race — where one mistake could end a championship dream.
🔹 Playoff Picture Heating Up
Leonard, Williams, Martínez, Armstrong, Johnson, Hollow, Alfredo, and Palou — eight drivers, four spots in the Championship Finale.
While Leonard’s pace makes him the early favorite, Carter Williams (R) and Tarrez Martínez are eyeing strategy over speed. Both have been consistent threats late in runs — something Vegas’s abrasive surface could reward.
🔹 Garage Talk
• Brian Andretti spoke about his elimination, saying he’ll focus on helping his teammate close strong.
• Hunter Alfredo (R) continues to impress in his rookie campaign, calling Vegas “the most important race of my career.”
• Byron Armstrong, the quiet contender, said his team is “saving the best for the race.”
🔹 Next Up:
🗓️ Race Day – Saturday, October 25
🏟️ Las Vegas MotorSpeedway
⏰ 5:30 PM ET | 60 Laps | NBCSN & HNS Radio
The field is set, the pressure is rising, and the lights of Vegas are waiting.
One race, four tickets to the Championship 4.
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