HotWheels National Series

Raceday moved to Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 AM ET due to persistent thunderstorms and lightning in the Talladega area. Teams used the delay day for pit stop practice and car adjustments ahead of the biggest superspeedway race of the season.

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🔥 Top Headlines – Monday Evening

1️⃣ Ace Earnhardt Jr. Ready for Redemption
Earnhardt Jr. will lead the field to green from pole position and says he feels confident despite the rain delay. He’s seeking his first win of 2025 and first at Talladega since Fall 2023.

2️⃣ Mikal Leonard Looking to Continue Dominance
Fresh off a Vegas victory, Leonard aims to back it up at Talladega and lock down momentum heading into the Championship 4. He rolls off P14 but is a known late-race closer in pack racing.

3️⃣ Tarrez Martínez Starts Deep, Eyes Comeback
Starting 28th, Martínez says his team will “race smart early, push late.” A win would mark his third of the season and tighten the playoff picture dramatically.

4️⃣ Rookies Hungry for a Big Breakthrough
Travis Hollow (P2) and Colton Power (P8) headline a strong rookie group at Talladega. Both have shown impressive superspeedway pace this year.

5️⃣ Weather Clears for Tuesday’s Race
Forecast calls for clear skies and 68°F, ensuring a fast and safe 80-lap shootout at the legendary 2.66-mile oval.

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📊 Race Info
• Race: Talladega 500
• Location: Talladega Superspeedway
• Laps: 80 (Stages: 30 / 30 / 20)
• Start Time: Tuesday, Oct. 28 – 11:30 AM ET