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Corey Heim captures his fourth Craftsman Truck Series pole of 2025 at Watkins Glen

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Angie Campbell
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Corey Heim at Watkins Glen by Patrick Sue Chan for SpeedwayMedia. com

Corey Heim collected his fourth Craftsman Truck Series pole of the season Friday afternoon at Watkins Glen International in the No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota. He has been dominant on road courses, scoring three straight wins this year.

Five drivers in the Cup race are also competing in the Truck race. Cup Series driver Christopher Bell will start beside Heim on the front row. Bell is filling in for the injured Stewart Friesen in the No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota.

Cup Series drivers Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Christopher Bell, Chris Buescher and Connor Zilisch will also compete in the Truck Series Mission 176 at The Glen.

Only two races are remaining in the Truck Series regular season, this evening at Watkins Glen and Richmond Raceway on August 30.

The Craftsman Truck Series race is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1 with radio overage provided by MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Qualifying Results

Watkins Glen International
Mission 176 at The Glen

PosNoDriverTeamTimeSpeed
111Corey HeimMobil 1 Toyota70.953124.308
252Christopher Bell(i)Halmar International Toyota71.145123.972
37Sammy Smith(i)TMC Transportation Chevrolet71.391123.545
477Andres Perez De Lara #Telcel Chevrolet71.554123.264
517Giovanni Ruggiero #First Auto Group Toyota71.579123.22
634Layne RiggsLove’s RV STOP Ford71.587123.207
744Ross Chastain(i)TrafficSafety.ny.gov Chevrolet71.591123.2
838Chandler SmithLong John Silver’s Ford71.614123.16
999Ben RhodesTSPORTS Trucks Ford71.725122.97
1081Connor Mosack #Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Chevrolet71.739122.946
117Kyle Busch(i)Gainbridge Chevrolet71.955122.577
1215Tanner GrayPlace of Hope Toyota71.966122.558
1318Tyler AnkrumLiUNA! Chevrolet72.043122.427
1445Connor Zilisch(i)DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet72.134122.272
1513Jake GarciaQuanta Services Ford72.146122.252
161William Sawalich(i)Soundgear Toyota72.18122.195
1719Daniel HemricNAPA Nightvision Chevrolet72.342121.921
1875Parker KligermanFood Country USA Chevrolet72.361121.889
1970Brent CrewsPristine Auction Toyota72.432121.769
2071Rajah CaruthHendrickCars.com Chevrolet72.481121.687
2166Chris Buescher(i)Farm Paint Ford72.514121.632
2226Dawson Sutton #Rackley Roofing Chevrolet72.517121.627
2391Jack WoodAdaptive One Calipers Chevrolet72.551121.57
2488Matt CraftonRepel/Menards Ford72.701121.319
2542Matt MillsUtilitra/J.F. Electric Chevrolet73.088120.676
2656Timmy HillUNITS Storage Toyota73.659119.741
272William LambrosSkip Barber Ford73.98119.221
285Toni Breidinger #Dave & Buster’s Toyota74.18118.9
2962Wesley SlimpHNTB Toyota74.408118.536
3076Spencer BoydFreedom Warranty Chevrolet76.362115.502
3169Derek WhiteOCR Gaz bar Ford79.626110.768
329Grant EnfingerChampion Power Equipment ChevroletOwner Points0
3398Ty MajeskiSoda Sense/Curb Records FordOwner Points0
3433Frankie Muniz #More Core FordOwner Points0
352Kaden HoneycuttRANDCO ChevroletOwner Points0
3622Gian BuffomanteGoodridge FordOwner Points0

AMERICAN REBEL FRIDAY NIGHT “BATTLE FOR THE REBEL AXE” COMING TO NHRA LUCAS OIL NATIONALS IN BRAINERD

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BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 8, 2025) – Always a festive atmosphere, Friday night at Brainerd International Raceway during the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals will have an extra dose of fun and excitement with the introduction of the American Rebel Light Friday Night “Battle for the Rebel Axe.”

The Friday night qualifying session at Brainerd, which starts at 6:15 p.m. CT on Aug. 15, will award the low qualifier in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock a special cash bonus, as well as a unique Rebel Axe trophy to kick off what will be another incredible weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.

The Rebel Axe trophy will be a fully functional electric cigar box guitar, custom-built in the shape of a 12-pack of American Rebel Light. Branded with the event and sponsor logos, the unique trophy also serves as a nod to Brainerd’s rich heritage and roots to Paul Bunyan. The top qualifier in the three NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series classes will sit on a special “Throne of the North” – made from American Rebel Light cases – until they are dethroned or they take the low qualifier of the session.

The bonus payouts include $4,000 to the No. 1 qualifier of Friday’s second session in Top Fuel and Funny Car, and $2,000 for the Pro Stock standout who takes the top spot. It’s all part of a lively, thoroughly entertaining Friday night at Brainerd, which has brought a special atmosphere and excitement level for more than 40 years.

“Brainerd has always had its own magic, but Friday’s ‘Battle for the Rebel Axe’ takes it to another level,” Brainerd International Raceway owner Kristi Copham said. “With the incredible support of American Rebel Light and Andy Ross, we’re able to give fans and racers an awesome Friday night with a bonus payout, a one-of-a-kind trophy, and some special Brainerd bragging rights. We’re grateful to Andy and American Rebel Beer for helping us create what will be an awesome Friday at BIR to kick off what is always a great weekend.”

The second qualifying session leads right into Friday night’s live music schedule at the Zoom entrance band shell, which kicks off at 8 p.m. and includes Andy Ross’ headline set at 10 p.m.

For more than four decades, Brainerd International Raceway has been one of the most unique stops on the NHRA tour and this year will include several can’t-miss moments on and off the track. The Mud Rhythm Truck Series will be running in the famed “Zoo” campground at the dirt track during the weekend, along with The Patriot monster truck and drift cars on display, cementing the track’s status as a major multi-functional facility.

Leading into the national event is this weekend’s double-divisional in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Brainerd, featuring nearly 500 entries. It is one of the largest car counts the facility has ever hosted for a LODRS event, creating plenty of excitement for an unbelievable two-week stretch at the standout track.

The 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals is the 13th of 20 events in 2025. The event will be broadcast on FS1, with elimination coverage on FOX on Sunday, Aug. 17, as world title hopefuls look to build momentum for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Last year, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Blake Alexander (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) all won in Brainerd, while Antron Brown, Austin Prock and Greg Anderson took home Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge wins.

Ashley picked up his first Brainerd win last season when he defeated Shawn Langdon. Langdon leads the points on the strength of three wins, while Top Fuel standouts include Tony Stewart, Brittany Force, who went 343 mph in Sonoma, Sonoma winner Doug Kalitta, reigning world champion Brown and Clay Millican.

This season, the Funny Car ranks have again been dominated by reigning Funny Car champion Prock, who leads the class with five wins on the season. Others to watch in Brainerd will be Jack Beckman, J.R. Todd, Paul Lee, Seattle winner Matt Hagan and Ron Capps, the winningest active driver at BIR with seven wins to his credit.

Pro Stock’s Glenn won his second consecutive Brainerd race last season and he leads the way in Pro Stock, holding a 37-point advantage over KB Titan Racing teammate and reigning world champion Anderson, who is a Duluth native. Greg Stanfield won the most recent event in Sonoma, snapping KB Titan’s 11-race winning streak.

The event will also feature thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as action in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock and Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series.

Fans are invited to the Nitro Alley Stage, the entertainment hub in the pits, hosting Nitro School, meet and greets, music and more. Brainerd race fans can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce and celebrate each of the drivers racing for the prestigious Wally on Sunday and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. The final can’t-miss experience of any NHRA event is the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday after racing concludes, where fans are invited to congratulate event winners.

As always, fans get an exclusive pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans get a unique chance to see teams in action and service their hot rods between rounds, get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers, and more. They can also visit Manufacturers Midway, an exciting atmosphere that includes interactive displays, merchandise, food and fun for the entire family.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying features two rounds at 4 and 6:15 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 15 and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. CT on Sunday, Aug. 17. Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 10 p.m. ET on Friday and 7 p.m. ET on Saturday on FS1, and eliminations on FOX at 3 p.m. ET Sunday.

To purchase tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, fans can visit www.birmn.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day of the event at the gate. For more information on the NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com.

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About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

RCR Race Preview: Watkins Glen International

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Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen International… The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Watkins Glen International this weekend for the Go Bowling at The Glen, marking the 42nd Cup Series appearance at the 2.45-mile road course. Richard Childress Racing boasts two NASCAR Cup Series wins among eight top-five finishes, 23 top-10 finishes and three poles, having led 275 laps. Robby Gordon won the 2003 event, leading the final 30 laps and scoring his third victory with RCR over the span of three seasons. Kevin Harvick captured the 2006 race, edging Tony Stewart for the victory, and claiming his first win at Watkins Glen. The victory was Harvick’s first on a road course and came in his 200th career Cup start. Dale Earnhardt won three poles (1990, 1992, 1996) for the Welcome, N.C.-based organization. Last year at The Glen, Austin Dillon started 23rd and finished 28th, while Kyle Busch began the race 13th and finished 30th.

RCR in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen International… RCR has captured one victory in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition at Watkins Glen: Kevin Harvick (2007). Harvick dominated the race, leading 49 of 82 laps and led a one-two finish with RCR teammate Jeff Burton scoring a second-place finish. RCR owns 10 top-five and 25 top-10 finishes at the road course. In last year’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen, Jesse Love started 11th and finished eighth, while Austin Hill began the race 10th and finished 33rd.

The Cowboy Way… The Carolina Cowboys, a professional bull riding team in the PBR Teams league, an elite league featuring the world’s top bull riders competing in games throughout the country, are third in the PBR Teams standings following the first two events of the season. The team, co-owned by Richard Childress and Jeff Broin, is managed by Austin Dillon. The Carolina Cowboys return home on September 12-14 for their fourth annual Cowboy Days homestand at First Horizon Coliseum. Tickets for the event are on sale now, and start at $20, taxes and fees not included. They can be purchased online at TicketMaster.com and PBR.com, at the First Horizon Coliseum Box Office, or by calling PBR customer service at (800) 732-1727.

For more information on Carolina Cowboys, and for updates on the upcoming PBR Cowboy Days, visit https://pbr.com/teams/carolina-cowboys, Carolina Cowboys on Facebook, @carolinacowboyspbr on Instagram, or @CARCowboysPBR on Twitter.

Catch the Action on Saturday… The NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen International will be televised live Saturday, August 9, beginning at 3 p.m. ET on The CW. The race will be broadcast live on Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Saturday’s practice and qualifying sessions will be shown for free on The CW App.

Watch Us on USA Network… The Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International will be televised live on Sunday, August 10, beginning at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network. The race will be broadcast live on Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. The NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying sessions on Saturday will be broadcast on truTV. Ride shotgun all season long with live, in-car camera feeds and scanner audio with a paid subscription to Max as part of their NASCAR driver cam experience during the race.

Austin Dillon and the No. 3 BREZTRI AEROSPHERE® (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Chevrolet at Watkins Glen International… Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen will mark Austin Dillon’s 11th career NASCAR Cup Series start at Watkins Glen International. Dillon delivered his best finish at the road course in 2021 when he finished 15th. The following year, Dillon led six laps of the race, his first at the track, en route to a 17th-place finish. Last year at Watkins Glen International, Dillon started the race 23rd and finished 28th. Outside of the Cup Series, Dillon has four Xfinity Series starts at the New York road course.

Going the Distance… Dating back to 2014, Dillon has completed 898 of a possible 902 laps in Cup Series competition at Watkins Glen International. This marks a 99.6 percent overall completion percentage at the 11-turn road course.

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Meet Dillon… Dillon is scheduled to make an appearance at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Watkins Glen International Fan Midway on Sunday, August 10 at 10:45 a.m. Local Time. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 3 BREZTRI Chevrolet and purchase gear for race day.

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:

What are some of the things you like about Watkins Glen International, and what are some of the things that are difficult about that track?

“Watkins Glen International is very fast for a road course. The bus stop, the esses, a big chunk of the speed at Watkins Glen comes from those two sections. The other sections are more self-explanatory, but it’s a tough track. It’s been my hardest track to get a grip on, but I feel like going there does present some opportunities because you have some strategy and different things that can play out. Qualifying is pretty important there as well. I’m looking forward to getting there in our BREZTRI AEROSPHERE® (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Chevrolet.”

It’s been quite the year for this race team. You’ve had your share of ups and downs. Where does the No. 3 team stand currently in your mind?

“I feel like Richard Boswell has built an amazing team, and I like the direction we are going. We are really just starting to click. We have potential. We have to work on our race car pace, but we are heading in the right direction that we need. We’ve had a lot of changes at the beginning of the year, some engineer swapping, and now I feel like everybody is on the same page and going in the right direction. From the team aspect, I feel like this is one of the strongest teams I’ve ever worked with and I’m super excited about the finish of this year and what we can do together in 2026. We had a streak of three straight top-10s at one point, and that was a good streak for us.”

Have you ever had a chance to race around and observe Shane Van Gisbergen, and if so, what have your learned from him?

“I think you have to go back to the first race he ran with us at the Chicago Street Course a few years ago. I pulled out in front of him during practice and I thought ‘oh this is no big deal. Who is this guy they are all talking about?’ A lap later he goes by me in the hardest and tightest section of the track in Turns 8 and 9 around the fountain area, and I’m like ‘oh man. This guy is going to win the race.’ I didn’t think it was even possible to pass in the section that he passed me in. I ended up chatting with him afterwards and he was really helpful. I was actually in a different gear than he was and he helped me in terms of what gear I needed to be in. His thought process about road course racing has changed the game for everyone, and the way you go about getting ready. The stuff that you value is different then the stuff that they value, because in Australian V8 cars the tire is smaller, has more degradation, and they think about the life of the tire more than what we have been, and I think more and more teams are looking at their process and changing it to keep up. He’s pretty impressive for sure.”

Kyle Busch and the No. 8 zone Chevrolet at Watkins Glen International… Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen will mark Kyle Busch’s 20th NASCAR Cup Series start at Watkins Glen International, and 63rd career start on a road course. At Watkins Glen, Busch will tie Terry Labonte for most Cup Series road course starts of all time. Over his career at the 2.45-mile road course, Busch has completed 1,694 of 1,716 laps (98.7 percent), led 249 laps, claimed three pole positions, and earned two race wins. He holds an average starting position of 8.1 and an average finishing position of 11.7 at the track.

Victory at The Glen… Starting from pole position, Busch led 52 laps and held off Tony Stewart on a late-race restart to claim his first premier series win at Watkins Glen International in 2008. Busch earned his second win at the road course in 2013, leading 29 laps.

Beyond the Ovals… Busch has made 62 starts on road courses at the highest level of NASCAR competition. The seasoned veteran has recorded 22 top-five finishes, 34 top-10 finishes, and four victories, including two at Watkins Glen International. Thus far in 2025, Busch has found the most success on road courses, with both of his top-five finishes to date having been on road courses.

Consistent Contender… Busch’s success at the track is not limited to the Cup Series. He has one win, six top-five finishes, seven top-10 finishes, and has led 155 laps in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at The Glen.

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Meet Busch… Busch is scheduled to make an appearance at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Watkins Glen International Fan Midway on Sunday, August 10 at 11:25 a.m. Local Time. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 8 zone Chevrolet and purchase gear for race day.

KYLE BUSCH QUOTES:

Are all road courses the same, or does Watkins Glen International come with its own unique challenges?

“Setups are a little bit different at some of the road courses you go to. You would think road course, turn right, turn left, it’s the same thing, just run the same thing and go, but, no, Watkins Glen is more the superspeedway of road courses. Spring packages are a little different, bars are a little different, stuff like that. Looking at what the No. 16 ran there last year, they were really fast, they had a great race up there last year. So I’m leaning on some of our Kaulig friends on some advice on putting ourselves in a good spot to go up there and have a fast racecar.”

Do you like racing at Watkins Glen International?

“Watkins Glen has always been a favorite, I really enjoy it. I’ve always enjoyed the technicalities of that place, the high speeds of that place. The bus stop back there, being as sketch as it is, trying to go through there and blast through there as fast as you can, hopping all the curbs. It’s just a really fun place and you can be on attack mode there and find some speed.”

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“I have won at all those places, so let’s go do it again. Watkins Glen is probably my favorite road course we go to. Richmond is statistically one of my best racetracks that we go to. And then Daytona has been one of my best racetracks since I’ve been at RCR with Team Chevrolet. I feel really good about our opportunities the next three weeks. It’s all about execution and being able to do our job right. And that includes me, going out there and setting some fast laps and being in control of being able to do that, and having good pit stops on pit road and having good strategy and the race falling our way.”

Jesse Love and the No. 2 Samsara Chevrolet at Watkins Glen International… Jesse Love has made one career NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Watkins Glen International, driving the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet last season. The Menlo Park, California native qualified 11th and raced his way to an eighth-place finish. Additionally, Love has completed two ARCA Menards Series races at the New York road course, earning a win and third place result, respectively. In 2023, Love started from the fourth position, led only one lap, and captured the victory.

Standings Update… Through 22 regular season events, Love currently holds the fourth position in the Xfinity Series driver championship point standings – 54 points behind third-place Sam Mayer and 70 points behind standings leader Conner Zilisch.

Pole Position, Again… Last weekend at Iowa Speedway, Love secured this third Xfinity Series pole position of the season. Love had previously earned the pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. In the Hawkeye State, Love led 31 laps of the race before finishing second, his sixth top-five finish of the year.

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Meet Love… Love is scheduled to make an appearance at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Watkins Glen International Fan Midway on Saturday, August 9 at 12:30 p.m. Local Time. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 2 Samsara Chevrolet and purchase gear for race day.

JESSE LOVE QUOTE:

What makes Watkins Glen different from other road courses, and what will it take for the No. 2 team to make it to Victory Lane in New York?

“At Watkins Glen, track position is important. It’s not very tight, it’s a very flowy track, long straightaways, not a lot of stop and goes. Last year we were tight, and it prohibited our lap time speed being too bound up. It takes grit and tenacity to win at Watkins Glen. You need to have speed. Your car has to be handling well, you have to have lateral grip and you have to qualify well and have good track position. The No. 2 Samsara Chevrolet is coming off a strong race last weekend in Iowa and we’re excited to build on that here in New York at a track that I know how to win at.”

Austin Hill and the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet at Watkins Glen International… Austin Hill has made three career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Watkins Glen International, posting a best finish of 14th in 2023 after the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet received contact in the closing laps while battling for the win. Last season in the 2024 event at the New York road course, the Winston, Georgia native qualified inside the top-10 and fought a loose-handling balance, before being collected in a multi-car incident.

Previous WGI Winner… Hill has competed in one NASCAR Truck Series race and one ARCA Menards Series event (started third, finished second) at Watkins Glen International. In his lone Truck Series start at the 2.45-mile circuit, the now 31-year-old started from the pole, led 35 laps, and captured the checkered flag.

Road Course Success… With four road course events complete in the 2025 Xfinity Series campaign, Hill has scored three top-five results – fourth at Circuit of The Americas, third at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, and fourth at the Chicago Street Race – and never finished worse than 14th (at Sonoma Raceway). A road course victory is the only style of track that the veteran racer has not won at thus far into his series career.

Family Affair… Danny Lowry, Vice President of Bennett Family of Companies and President of Bennett Truck Transport and Bennett Distribution Services, will compete in the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) NASCAR Classic events on Saturday, August 9 at Watkins Glen International. Connecting the past with the present, multiple Bennett executives will be in attendance supporting both Lowry and Hill.

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Meet Hill… On Saturday, August 9 at 12:45 p.m. Local Time, Hill is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler located in the Fan Zone at Watkins Glen International. Stop by to get your No. 21 gear and meet the 13-time Xfinity Series winner.

AUSTIN HILL QUOTES:

Where does Watkins Glen International stack up on your list of road courses?

“Watkins Glen International is by far my favorite road course that we go to, because of the high speed that we carry around the track. I’ve won there in the Truck Series, which always gives you confidence heading into the weekend. Unfortunately, that success hasn’t transferred over to the Xfinity Series yet, but our No. 21 team has been so close to getting a road course win over the last few seasons. Watkins Glen is such a high-speed circuit. It doesn’t really have any technical corners like other road courses, but it’s extremely fun as a driver.”

Describe racing at Watkins Glen International.

“When you go into Turn 1, you go down to second gear and get on the brakes hard. But when you throttle up coming out of the hill and through the esses, if your car is good, you are really close to wide open. You carry a lot of speed down the backstretch and through the bus stop. If you hit it right, there is so much time you can make there. If you can get through the bus stop and carousel well, you can put the rest of the racetrack together. The guys who typically win at Watkins Glen can get through that section the best.”

Young’s Motorsports Watkins Glen International Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series
Watkins Glen International | Mission 176 at The Glen

Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Kaden Honeycutt
Primary Partner(s): Young’s Building Systems | Randco Industries Inc.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Jason Miller
2025 Driver Points Position: Sixth
2025 Owner Points Position: 29th
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

● Welcome Back: After a one-week break, the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series roars back to life, with Young’s Motorsports proud to welcome the return of veteran driver Kaden Honeycutt.

He’ll take the wheel of the team’s flagship No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Friday night’s Mission 176 at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

● About Kaden: Kaden Honeycutt is 22 years old and a native of Willow Park, Texas. Kaden started racing in 2012 in the Bandolero Division, compiling multiple wins throughout Alabama and Texas.

In 2016, he moved into the INEX Legend Car Young Lions Division, where he visited victory lane multiple times. In 2017, he advanced to the INEX Pro Series, where he won the Las Vegas Bullring Showdown.

2017 also saw Honeycutt competing in the Pro Truck Series that included the 2017 Pro truck, Snowball Derby event at Five Flags (Fla.) Speedway.

From 2018 to 2020, he graduated to the ARCA Menards Series, as well as competing in select Super Late Model and IMCA Dirt Modified events.

Over the past few seasons, he has participated in the CARS Tours Late Model program, picking up eight victories, while also continuing to compete in select IMCA Dirt Modified events.

Since 2022, Honeycutt, who recently got married, has participated in 50 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races, including the first 16 of 2025, with a best finish of third, twice at Charlotte (N.C). Motor Speedway and most recently at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway in June 2025.

Honeycutt returns to the Young’s Motorsports platform for the first time since the season-finale at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway in November 2023.

● All Board: For the 17th of 25 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races this season, Young’s Building Systems and Randco Industries Inc. will serve as the primary marketing partner for Friday evening’s No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the 72-lap race.

Since 1981, Young’s Building Systems has been providing West Texas with all their metal building needs. This family-owned and operated business has become an industry favorite due to the experience gained and the professional results completed.

Young’s Building System is a division of Randco Industries Inc. We have expanded into a company that has the ability to erect any type of building, from a small single-story to a city high-rise.

Our customers have multiple uses for our buildings, including commercial, residential, agricultural, industrial, skid-mounted buildings and compressor station buildings.

We also have a team that specializes in stairs and railings of all shapes and sizes. Young’s Building Systems is fully insured for your peace of mind, so we carry workmen’s compensation and general liability coverage that goes above and beyond State requirements.

Our company is fully equipped with moving and lifting equipment along with compressors, generators and welding equipment. We have the tools and equipment needed to support large, demanding projects. Our work ethic is based on the principles of quality, promptness, and customer experience.

Young’s Building Systems continuously raises our standard of excellence and works hard to make sure that each and every one of your needs are met.

● Playoff Contention: Set for his sixth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start of the season with Young’s Motorsports, Kaden Honeycutt will look to solidify further his Playoff position as the series heads into the penultimate race of the regular season.

Barring any significant setbacks, Honeycutt appears poised to advance, entering Watkins Glen with a solid 73-point cushion above the cutline. Jake Garcia sits 11th in the standings, 61 points behind Ty Majeski, who currently holds the 10th and final Playoff spot.

The regular season concludes next weekend at Richmond Raceway on Friday, August 15, before the seven-race Playoff stretch begins at Darlington Raceway with the Sober or Slammer 200 on Saturday, August 30.

● Kaden Honeycutt Truck Series Watkins Glen International Stats: Friday night’s Mission 176 at The Glen will mark Honeycutt’s first career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at the iconic 2.45-mile road course.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series rolls into upstate New York for its 16th stop of the season — a pivotal Friday evening showdown at the popular Watkins Glen International, setting the stage for a packed weekend of road course action.

Friday’s penultimate event of the Truck Series regular season kicks off a tripleheader weekend at Watkins Glen International, with the ARCA Menards Series taking the green earlier in the day, followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday and the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen headlining Sunday’s weekend finale.

Nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region, Watkins Glen International serves as a demanding road course challenge for Truck Series competitors, marking the 16th race on the expanded 2025 schedule — which includes two additional events compared to 2024.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at Watkins Glen International: This weekend marks Young’s Motorsports’ fourth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at Watkins Glen International in the heart of upstate New York.

The organization recorded its best result at the famed road course on August 7, 2021, when veteran driver Kaz Grala powered the team to a 12th-place finish in the United Rentals 176 at The Glen.

Since that 2021 appearance, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization has three Truck Series starts at Watkins Glen, with an average starting position of 23.3 and an average finish of 23.7.

Expanding its road course résumé, the team also made its NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at The Glen in 2024, fielding a car for rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. The effort yielded a strong 16th-place finish in the September 14th running of the Mission 200 at The Glen — an impressive result after starting deep in the field in 32nd.

Overall, Young’s Motorsports has competed in 39 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series road course events, tallying one top-five and five top-10 finishes, with an average finishing position of 21.8.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series History: Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C., – based organization has logged 527 starts from 73 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 33 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 23.3 and an average finishing position of 22.3.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Kaden Honeycutt, please like him on Facebook (Kaden Honeycutt Racing) and follow him on Instagram (kadenhoneycutt10) and X |Twitter (@KadenWHoneycutt).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Kaden Honeycutt Pre-Race Quotes:

On Joining Young’s Motorsports for Watkins Glen International: “I’m really thankful to Young’s Motorsports — Tyler, Randy, Becky and the entire Young family — for giving me the opportunity to race this weekend at Watkins Glen and help keep my Playoff hopes alive.

“I truly enjoy road course racing, and the Young’s Motorsports team has shown solid speed on these types of tracks throughout their history. Hopefully, we can contend for a strong finish on Friday and carry that momentum into the regular season finale at Richmond Raceway next weekend.”

                              Tyler Young, Young’s Motorsports Team Principal Pre-Race Quote:

“Kaden really turned heads in our truck a couple of years ago, and we couldn’t have been prouder of how he performed. “He came in and showed just how capable our equipment is when you put an experienced racer like him behind the wheel.

“He said it himself at Darlington in 2023 — our trucks are good, just underrated. I think he proved that in a big way and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do this weekend at Watkins Glen.”

Race Information:

The Mission 176 at The Glen (72 laps | 176.4 miles) marks the 17th of 25 races on the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series schedule. It’s a packed one-day show on Friday, August 8, kicking off with a 50-minute group practice session from 11:35 am to 12:25 p.m. ET. Qualifying will roll off shortly after 12:40 p.m., setting the 36-truck field for their seventh appearance at WGI. The green flag is scheduled to wave just after 5:00 p.m. ET, with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the NASCAR Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Xfinity Series

Watkins Glen International | Mission 200 at The Glen

Fast Facts

No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Anthony Alfredo

Primary Partner(s): DUDE Wipes

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2025 Driver Points Position: 22nd

2025 Owner Points Position: 24th

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Two, Full Throttle: In January, Young’s Motorsports announced that NASCAR Xfinity Series veteran Anthony Alfredo would compete full-time for the team in its second year of Xfinity Series competition.

Alfredo is driving the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro for the entire 33-race schedule, which continues this Saturday afternoon with the Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

● About Anthony: A popular driver, Alfredo, a native of Ridgefield, Connecticut, joins Young’s Motorsports with an array of Motorsports experience, including starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, respectively.

The 2025 season will mark Alfredo’s fourth full-time Xfinity Series campaign, and he joins the Mooresville, N.C.-based team after spending the 2024 season with Our Motorsports.

The 25-year-old finished 15th in the 2024 Xfinity Series driver standings, highlighted by a Dash 4 Cash victory at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway. He added two more top-five finishes and seven top-10s to his career totals, further strengthening his résumé across 140 Xfinity Series starts.

● All-Aboard!: For the 23rd of 33 Xfinity Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back DUDE Wipes as the primary partner on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for the 82-lap race on Saturday afternoon.

DUDE Wipes is the flagship product of DUDE Products, a men’s hygiene company that was founded in 2012 by lifelong friends in Chicago.

The U.S.-based company introduced DUDE Wipes as the first flushable wipe for adults, marketed as a better hygiene solution to dry toilet paper.

The brand is available online and in 20,000 stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Amazon.

Watkins Glen marks the 12th race where DUDE Wipes has served as the anchor partner on the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet this season.

● Anthony Alfredo NASCAR Xfinity Series Watkins Glen International Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Mission 200 at The Glen will mark Anthony Alfredo’s fourth Xfinity Series trip to the Finger Lakes of New York.

In his previous three starts at the 2.45-mile road course, Alfredo’s best result came during the 2022 edition of the Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at The Glen, where he earned a track-best 18th after starting 26th, while driving for Our Motorsports.

Overall, he holds an Xfinity Series average finish of 27.7 at the seven-turn New York road course.

In addition to his three NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, Alfredo has also had a lone NASCAR Cup Series start at Watkins Glen International in 2021, finishing 26th after starting 31st for Frow Row Motorsports in the 90-lap Go Bowling at The Glen.

23 races into the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season — with just 10 remaining — Anthony Alfredo and the Young’s Motorsports No. 42 team remain laser-focused on one mission: mounting a late-summer charge toward the Playoffs.

This weekend, that journey winds through the iconic turns of Watkins Glen International — one of the most revered road courses in all of motorsports. Known for its high-speed corners, elevation changes, and unforgiving layout,

The Glen presents a different kind of test: precision, poise, and road course mastery.

A breakthrough victory at Watkins Glen wouldn’t just ignite the team’s Playoff push — it would send a clear message to the rest of the Xfinity field and mark a defining moment in the momentum Alfredo and the No. 42 group have been building all season long.

Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race is more than just another stop on the schedule — it’s a showcase of strategy, rhythm and resilience on one of the sport’s most demanding road courses. Alfredo knows the opportunity ahead is significant.

The weekend kicks off on Friday with a full day of action, highlighted by the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series doubleheader — a rare road course treat featuring rising stars and seasoned veterans tackling The Glen’s 2.45-mile layout.

Then on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series takes center stage to close out the weekend with another marquee road course battle, marking the 11th event in the second leg of the regular season and building momentum toward the Playoffs, which launch at the end of the month.

For Alfredo and the No. 42 team, every lap through the Finger Lakes countryside could bring them one step closer to the postseason. And should they find Victory Lane on Saturday, it wouldn’t just be a win — it would be a powerful statement in their Playoff pursuit.

● Anthony Alfredo Xfinity Series Career Stats: Entering Watkins Glen, Alfredo has 140 NASCAR Xfinity Series races to his credit, earning a career-best third-place finish twice, most recently at Talladega Superspeedway after starting 11th in the 2024 edition of the Ag-Pro 300 for Our Motorsports.

Since 2020, he has earned one pole, five top-five, and 23 top-10 finishes and has an average finish of 20.0.

● Iowa Speedway | Hy-Vee Perks 250 Race Recap: The NASCAR Xfinity Series made its lone Midwest visit to Iowa Speedway, taking on the iconic 0.875-mile oval for 250 laps of short track intensity, strategy and survival — all under the watchful eyes of a packed crowd in the heart of corn country.

The weekend began with promise for Anthony Alfredo and the No. 42 Wilde Protein Chips Chevrolet team, as the Young’s Motorsports driver showed solid pace in Saturday’s practice session at the Fastest Short Track on the Planet.

Momentum continued in time trials, where Alfredo secured a 19th-place starting position. From the drop of the green flag, Alfredo — like much of the field — found overtaking difficult, but remained determined to gain ground.

After finishing Stage 1 in 21st, crew chief Andrew Abbott and the team went to work on adjustments ahead of Stage 2. The car responded well early in the run, but Alfredo’s progress was disrupted when contact from another competitor sent the No. 42 Chevrolet into a spin. Fortunately, Alfredo avoided significant damage.

With his forward charge halted, Alfredo spent the remainder of the race recovering ground and salvaging what he could from the day. The team ultimately took the checkered flag in 26th.

Now 22 races into the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, Alfredo and the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports team remain focused and forward-looking as they approach the homestretch.

With the summer stretch winding down, every lap, every adjustment and every finish carries added weight as they chase a breakthrough historic win — one that could launch them into the Playoffs and shift the momentum in their favor.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Alfredo as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Saturday, he will be crew chief in his 152nd NASCAR Xfinity Series race. In his previous 151 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes.

The season’s 23rd race will be his fifth tango at Watkins Glen International as crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen International: This weekend’s Mission 200 at The Glen will mark Young’s Motorsports’ second NASCAR Xfinity Series appearance at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.

Last summer, rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. finished an impressive 16th after starting 32nd on the lead lap in a very competitive race that finished under caution.

The Mooresville, N.C.-based team is no stranger to Watkins Glen International.

Since 2021, Young’s Motorsports has entered one NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at the track, earning a best track finish of 12th with veteran driver Kaz Grala at the wheel in the 2021 edition of the United Rentals 176 at The Glen.

In the team’s history, they have participated in eight previous NASCAR Xfinity Series road course races, earning an average finishing position of 23.0.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series History: Since entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 55 starts and maintains an average starting position of 25.7 and an average finish of 23.4.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Anthony Alfredo, please visit AnthonyAlfredo.com, like him on Facebook (Anthony Alfredo Racing), follow him on Instagram (@anthonyalfredo) and X | Twitter (@anthonyalfredo).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Anthony Alfredo Pre-Race Quotes:

On Watkins Glen International: “Watkins Glen International is a really cool road course and a beautiful part of the country.

“It has been a challenging track for me as far as results over the past couple of years, but I’m looking forward to rebounding there with my Young’s Motorsports team.”

On Preparation for Watkins Glen International: “I’ve been turning extra laps on the simulator in preparation for this weekend. It is the next best option to being on the race track.

“Car positioning through the esses is so important to maximizing speed and carrying momentum down the back straightaway into the bus stop. I’ve been practicing that a lot on the simulator.”

On Watkins Glen International’s Most Unique Trait: “Watkins Glen is a very fast road course with a lot of grip. Carrying momentum around the track as well as managing your brakes is most important, but can be difficult.”

On Keys to Success at Watkins Glen International: “Track position will be prominent this weekend, but there was some calamity in this race last year, so staying out of trouble and keeping the car clean will also be key to a strong finish.”

On Watkins Glen International Performance Expectations: “We have had speed to run in the top-10 on road courses and although Watkins Glen is quite a bit different than most, that is my goal heading into this weekend.”

On Iowa Speedway Finish: “Iowa is a fun track, but unfortunately, we were behind after getting spun out and being down a set of tires the remainder of the race.

“Because they didn’t repave the whole surface, the racing groove is very narrow and it’s difficult to pass. It would be a phenomenal race if we could use all of the different lanes that used to be available.

“We certainly made the best of our situation, and we will regroup for Watkins Glen this weekend.”

On Goals for the Second Half of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season: “We have had a lot of ups and downs throughout the first half of the race season, but I’m confident we can recover by bringing fast cars to the track and executing well throughout this second half.

“We need more top-10s and a couple of top-fives before the end of the season. Ideally, winning just one race before the Playoffs is our ultimate goal because it would completely save our season.”

Race Information:

The Mission 200 at The Glen (82 laps | 200.9 miles) is the 23rd of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. Practice will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Qualifying will follow, launching at 10:35 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 3:00 p.m., with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

100 DAYS OUT: THE 60TH ANNUAL IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS TO CROWN CHAMPS IN POMONA

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POMONA, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2025) – In just 100 days, world champions will be awarded in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, as the thrilling conclusion to the 2025 campaign takes place at the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 13-16 at iconic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

A cornerstone on the NHRA calendar, tickets are currently on sale for the epic finale in Pomona, where champions will be crowned, dreams will be realized and legacies will be forged on the hallowed grounds of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

The historic setting has been home to championship excitement for six decades, delivering the ultimate in NHRA drama. The last two seasons have included winner-take-all final rounds to decide a championship, and with a multitude of contenders across Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle this year, the atmosphere in Pomona will again be electric to close out the Countdown to the Championship playoffs and a banner 2025 season.

The championship chase will undoubtedly be a spectacular one, with several storylines taking shape heading into the NHRA playoffs and Pomona, including:

Will Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon claim a second career world championship? Or will there be a first-time champion in motorsports legend Tony Stewart or Justin Ashley? Veterans like Doug Kalitta, who dramatically won the 2023 title, two-time champ Brittany Force and reigning world champion Antron Brown will also look to get hot at the perfect time and claim another title.

Is there any stopping Funny Car’s Austin Prock? The reigning world champion has enjoyed another dominant season, winning five times, as he seeks a second straight world title for John Force Racing. But there’s a host of worthy – and championship-proven – contenders, including his teammate, Jack Beckman, Ron Capps, Seattle winner Matt Hagan and J.R. Todd. That foursome has combined for nine world championships and will factor heavily into the can’t-miss finale.

Last year’s Pro Stock title came down to the final run of the season, with Greg Anderson edging out Dallas Glenn for the win and championship. As the pair have dominated 2025, will history repeat itself? The duo has impressed this year, combining for eight wins, but the competition gap has started to close. Can the likes of Aaron Stanfield, Matt Hartford, Greg Stanfield, Cory Reed and six-time champ Erica Enders make a late-season push?

Gaige Herrera has ruled the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks the past two seasons. Will his reign continue with a three-peat? He’s the current points leader, but challengers like Richard Gadson, Matt Smith and John Hall have proven plenty worthy to be championship material in 2025.

Brown (Top Fuel), Beckman (Funny Car), Anderson (Pro Stock), and Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won last year’s event, while Brown (Top Fuel), Prock (Funny Car), Anderson (Pro Stock) and Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all clinched world titles in Pomona. The race will again be broadcast on FS1 to close the season in style.

Action at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will include a pair of qualifying runs on both Friday and Saturday, leading into eliminations on Sunday, where history will be made and champions will be crowned. The full weekend schedule will be released in the coming weeks as fans will get unparalleled access to the unforgettable 340-mph, 12,000-horsepower action to close out an incredible 2025 NHRA season.

This year’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals also features an amazing experience for racing and car enthusiasts alike. The Top Eliminator Club offers the best seats in the house, a premium experience and several exclusive benefits at one of the biggest races of the season. Included in the premium experience is a members-only hospitality center, complimentary food and beverages, a members-only souvenir store, exclusive driver appearances, a gift bag, a premium view of the staging lanes and much more.

To purchase tickets to the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com.

About Mission Foods

MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing-related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Auto Shipping Carriers not Broker – How to Identify?

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The auto transport industry primarily consists of two types of companies: Auto shipping carriers and brokers, with a total of 25,603 registered carriers, out of which only 7,858 are brokers; the rest are carriers. Understanding the difference between them is crucial when shipping your vehicle to ensure you get the service you need at the right price.

What is the difference between a broker and a carrier in auto transport?

Carriers are the companies that actually move your car. They own the trailers and hire the drivers, or they’re the drivers. 

Brokers? They’re like matchmakers. They connect you to carriers but don’t touch your vehicle. If you want direct control, work with a car hauler company (carrier). Some more key differences include:

car shipping brokers

Business Model

Brokers handle the legwork: finding carriers, negotiating prices, and managing paperwork. Carriers focus on driving. 

Some companies do both, but most stick to their lane. Brokers don’t own trucks, so they’re not haulers.

Licensing Requirements

Always check licenses. Legit licensed car shippers will show proof upfront.

  • Both need FMCSA and DOT registration.
  • Carriers have “carrier authority” licenses.
  • Brokers have “broker authority” licenses.

Pricing Structure

Brokers mark up prices, but carriers aren’t always cheaper. Compare quotes.

BrokersCarriers
Average FeeAdd $150-$200 feeNo middleman fee
Price ConsistencyVaries by carrierMay match broker rates

Service Coverage

Most car hauler companies stick to specific routes (like East Coast or Midwest). Brokers use networks to offer nationwide auto transport. 

Need a car moved from Maine to Arizona? Brokers can arrange that. Carriers? They’ll likely hand it off to another hauler mid-route.

How to Hire Auto Shipping Carriers Not Brokers? 5 Steps

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1. Research and Verification

First, check the FMCSA website. Search the company’s name to see its “Entity Type.” Legit licensed car shippers will show “carrier” or “broker/carrier.” Brokers can’t hide here. If they’re shady about their status, walk away.

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2. Look for Fleet Information

Real auto shipping carriers proudly show their fleet details on their website and social media. Car hauler companies that own their vehicles will tell you.

What to Look ForCarriersBrokers
Fleet PhotosReal photos of their trucksGeneric or stock images
DOT NumbersDisplayed on website/trucksMay only have MC number
StaffMentions drivers/mechanicsOnly sales/support staff

3. Local Search for Shorter Distances

Need a short move? Search “local car hauler companies near me.” Smaller companies often handle regional routes themselves. Brokers rarely bother with short hauls—they make more on long-distance jobs.

4. Check for Hybrid Operations

Hybrids work if you need nationwide auto transport, but confirm how often they outsource. Some “carriers” broker 90% of jobs.

Broker/Carrier HybridPure Carrier
Owns some trucks + uses partnersOnly uses their own fleet
Good for nationwide flexibilityBetter for direct control

5. Review Their Reputation:

Read reviews on Google, BBB, BirdEye, and TransportReviews. See whether customers mention if their car was passed between companies mid-route. Visit Easy Auto Ship For More Information.

Final tip: Stick with car hauler firms that own trucks and drivers. For nationwide moves, hybrids can work—just vet them hard. Never guess. Always verify.

Where Do Car Hauler Companies or Brokers Hire Carriers?

Brokers post jobs on industry load boards there, and licensed car shippers claim them. These platforms let carriers grab jobs nationwide, from Miami to Seattle. 

DAT or Central Dispatch are the most popular load boards. But it’s not just apps. Established brokers work with the same companies for years and build trust.

  • Direct relationships matter too. Some carriers stick with 2-3 brokers who feed them steady work. No marketing needed—just repeat business.
  • Specialized networks exist for niche jobs. Moving luxury cars? Hauling EVs? Certain carriers only work with dealers or manufacturers. They’re like the VIP section of vehicle transport services.

Owner-operators are solo drivers who own their rigs. They’ll team up with brokers for consistent gigs. Need a hauler for a Chicago-to-Dallas route? Brokers know who’s driving that path weekly. For nationwide auto transport, hybrids shine. They mix their own trucks with partner fleets. 

But watch out—some auto shipping carriers outsource most jobs. Always ask: “Will YOUR truck move my car?”

The Problem With Carriers – No Route Flexibility or Nationwide Auto Transport

Most hauler companies stick to specific routes. Think West Coast specialists or Midwest-only drivers. Why? Running trucks coast-to-coast costs too much. 

IssueCarrier LimitsBroker Fixes
Route FlexibilityStuck to set pathsTap multiple carriers
Specialized GearOwn 1 trailer typeMatch your car’s needs

Even big companies focus on profitable corridors like Texas-Florida or California-Nevada. Need a car shipped from Vermont to New Mexico? Good luck finding a direct hauler.

  • Scheduling headaches: Carriers only pick up your car if they’re already nearby. No trucks in your area? You wait.
  • Tiny fleets: 70% of carriers have 1-3 trucks. They can’t cover the whole country—just their cash-cow routes. 
  • Equipment matters too: Some carriers only have open trailers. Others use enclosed ones for luxury cars. If your ride needs a specific setup, most companies can’t adapt. 
  • Communication’s another headache. Many drivers just want to haul, not chat. Brokers handle updates; carriers often ghost you mid-route.

Carriers work for simple, local moves. For nationwide or tricky jobs? Their gaps will frustrate you. Always ask: “Can you actually DO this route?”

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Should You Use an Auto Broker’s Vehicle Transport Services?

Sometimes using a broker makes more sense than going direct. Here’s when a middleman might be worth it.

When Time is Limited

Brokers find trucks faster with their nationwide networks. They call multiple hauler companies at once. You’d spend days doing what they do in hours.

For Long-Distance or Cross-Country Transport

Finding direct carriers for cross-country trips is tough. Few hauler companies drive coast-to-coast regularly. Brokers connect regional carriers for complete routes.

Transport TypeDirect Carrier AvailabilityBroker Advantage
Local (under 300 miles)GoodMinimal
Regional (300-1000 miles)LimitedGood
Nationwide (1000+ miles)Very LimitedExcellent

When You Want Additional Protection

Brokers offer extra layers of security. They verify credentials. They provide their own insurance. They have offices you can visit.

For Convenience and Time Savings

Brokers handle all the research and calls. They check carrier safety records such as RMIS and vet them. They coordinate pickup and delivery. You make one call instead of twenty.

For Special Vehicle Types or Unusual Routes

Got an exotic car? Need transport to remote areas? Brokers know which carriers handle special cases. They find specialized equipment when needed.

The Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International Outlook

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The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) is at Watkins Glen International this weekend for the Go Bowling at The Glen. This is the 3rd of 36 points-paying races on the 2025 NCS calendar and will be live on the USA Network on Sunday, Aug. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. eastern time.

Ross Chastain won the pole last season with a lap of 122.279 mph (72.130 secs), and Chris Buescher qualified 24th, led three times for 19 laps, and took advantage of the chance to cap off this season on a strong note by winning the Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday, September 15, 2024, amid a wild overtime shootout and a final lap bump and pass on Shane van Gisbergen.

Track & Race Information for the Go Bowling at The Glen

Track Size: 2.45 miles
Track Type: Asphalt Multi-Elevational Road Course
Number of Turns: 7
The Purse: $11,055,250
Race Length: 90 laps / 220.5 miles

Time

Sunday, August 10 at 2 p.m. ET on USA, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

Stages

Stage 1 Length: 20 laps (Ends on Lap 20)
Stage 2 Length: 20 laps (Ends on Lap 40)
Final Stage Length: 50 laps (Ends on Lap 90)

Who and what should you look out for at Watkins Glen International?

The active driver top five in NCS starts are: Kyle Busch (19), Denny Hamlin (18), Joey Logano (15), Michael McDowell (15), and Brad Keselowski (14). Busch also leads all active NCS drivers in starts with 19.

  • Shane Van Gisbergen has one top five, one top 10, and a series-best average finish of 2.000.
  • Carson Hocevar has one top five, one top 10, and an average finish of 3.000.
  • Zane Smith has one top five, one top 10, and an average finish of 5.000.
  • Christopher Bell has one top five, three top 10s, and an average finish of 8.000.
  • Chase Elliott has two poles, two wins, four top fives, four top 10s, and an average finish of 10.625.

Who is likely to start up front?

Kyle Larson leads all active NCS drivers in average starting position with a 7.4 in 10 races. Denny Hamlin (2023, 2018), Kyle Busch (2011, 2017), and Chase Elliott (2019, 2022) lead all active NCS drivers in poles at Watkins Glen International with two poles each. Elliott is the youngest NCS pole winner at 23 years, 8 months, 7 days, captured on 08-04-2019.

The top 10 in average starting position at Watkins Glen for active drivers:

RankDriverAverage Start# Races
1Kyle Larson7.410
2Kyle Busch8.10519
3Chase Elliott8.1258
4William Byron8.3336
5AJ Allmendinger8.76913
6Austin Cindric103
7Tyler Reddick10.54
8Ty Gibbs11.6673
9Denny Hamlin12.72218
10Joey Logano13.53315

The pole position has produced more NCS race winners than any other starting position, with ten and eight different drivers winning from the pole position.

Who is likely to win the race?

Eight of the 26 NCS race winners at Watkins Glen are entered in this event. Kyle Larson (2021, 2022), Chase Elliott (2018, 2019), and Kyle Busch (2008, 2013) lead all active NCS drivers in wins with two victories each. Larson (2021, 2022) and Elliott (2018, 2019) are the only active drivers to accomplish consecutive wins at Watkins Glen.

Active WinnersWinsSeason
Kyle Larson22022, 2021
Chase Elliott22019, 2018
Kyle Busch22013, 2008
Chris Buescher12024
William Byron12023
Denny Hamlin12016
Joey Logano12015
AJ Allmendinger12014

In 2024, Chris Buescher became the first NCS driver to win a race outside the top 20, starting 24th.

DEECELL POWER SYSTEMS COMP CLASH HEADS TO THE BIG GO

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Specialty event in Competition Eliminator set to take place at prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 7, 2025) – The Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash is set for the world’s biggest drag race, as the specialty race-within-a-race in Competition Eliminator will take place as one of the marquee items at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.

The Big Go takes place Aug. 27-Sept. 1 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and the Deecell Power Systems Comp Clash offers a big-money payout and a major spotlight for Comp Eliminator competitors on drag racing’s grandest stage.

Deecell Power Systems, which was named “Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA” earlier this year, jumped at the opportunity to be part of the standout specialty race in Indy.

“The U.S. Nationals is one of the biggest stages in Sportsman racing and Comp has always been one of the most challenging classes out there,” Deecell Power Systems Founder Andrew Moeck said. “It’s technical, it’s wild and it doesn’t always get the love it deserves. Sponsoring the Comp Clash is our way of changing that — a heads-up throwdown that puts the spotlight on the racers who are out here thinking five steps ahead and still sending it every run. That’s the kind of racing Deecell was built for and we’re proud to be part of it.”

Deecell Power Systems, a groundbreaking solar-power system for haulers and sleeper cabs, has been eager to be part of specialty programs in NHRA, sponsoring the “After Dark Low Qualifier” award in Seattle and now the Comp Clash at the world’s biggest drag race.

With this big-money shootout and a chance for competitors in Comp to double-up at the biggest race of the year, the category will be a can’t-miss aspect of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.

“It’s very exciting to see Deecell Power Systems partner with NHRA for the Comp Clash, which is always a great bonus race during the huge Indy weekend,” NHRA Director of Advertising/Sponsorship Sales Jeff Morton said. “It’s a thrilling addition to the race, and Deecell has quickly shown its passion for helping racers and teams across the board. They have been a terrific partner and we’re all looking forward to the Deecell Power Systems Comp Clash in Indy.”

The opening round of the Deecell Power Systems Comp Clash takes place at 12:45 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 29, with the second round to follow at 2:30 p.m. The semifinals are slated for 4:30 p.m. and finals are set to take place at 7:10 p.m., leading right into Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying under the lights at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

To purchase tickets to the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com.

About Deecell Power Systems:

Deecell Power Systems was born out of frustration — and driven by firsthand experience. NHRA drag racer Andrew Moeck spent decades dealing with loud, fuel-hungry generators at the track and on the road. By 2024, he’d had enough. So he built a solution that didn’t just replace generators — it outperformed them.

Deecell’s Solar Power Units (SPUs) deliver reliable, continuous 120V AC power without the fumes, noise, or fuel costs. Designed to dramatically reduce non-drive-time idle in sleeper cabs and power race haulers, fleet trucks, and mobile operations, Deecell keeps A/C, lighting, devices, and workstations running cleanly — even when the engine’s off.

To find out more about Deecell visit www.deecell.com.

About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Locked-In No. 21 Team Aiming for Momentum Heading Into Playoffs

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With a victory already in hand from Las Vegas earlier this season, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Freightliner team are locked into the NASCAR Playoffs, and now focused squarely on closing out the regular season with momentum.

Berry’s March win secured his spot among the 16 drivers who will battle for the championship over the final 10 races of the season. And with only three races remaining in the regular season, starting with Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, the team is setting its sights on consistency, execution and continued speed.

With their playoff berth secured, Berry and crew chief Miles Stanley can use the next few weeks to fine-tune their approach and build toward a strong postseason run.

“This team has continued to bring speed to the racetrack,” Stanley said. “Watkins Glen gives us another opportunity to put together a complete race. Strategy always plays a big role here, so we’ll be looking to make smart decisions and maximize the day.

“The more consistent we can be over the next few weeks, the better shape we’ll be in when the playoffs start.”

Practice at Watkins Glen is scheduled for Saturday at 12 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 1:10 p.m., with both sessions airing on truTV.

The 90-lap, 220.5-mile Go Bowling at The Glen is set to go green just after 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, with live coverage on USA Network. Stage breaks are scheduled for Laps 20 and 40.

About Freightliner Trucks
Freightliner Trucks is a brand of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With 80 years of experience, Freightliner produces and markets medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks as the leading heavy-duty truck brand in North America. DTNA is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. More information is available at www.Freightliner.com.

About Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of comprehensive products, services and technologies for the commercial transportation industry. Daimler Truck North America LLC designs, engineers, manufactures and markets medium- and heavy-duty trucks, school buses, vehicle chassis and their associated technologies and components under the Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, inc., Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Detroit Diesel Corporation and associated brands. Daimler Truck North America LLC is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers.

About Wood Brothers Racing
Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over eight decades, the team has earned 101 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.

AM Racing | Harrison Burton Watkins Glen International Xfinity Race Preview

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AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Watkins Glen International | Mission 200 at The Glen

Fast Facts

No. 25 AM Racing Team:
Driver: Harrison Burton
Primary Partner(s): AirBox
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Danny Efland
Spotter: Kevin Hamlin
Chassis Intel: AMR Chassis No. 079
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines
2025 Driver Points Position: 11th | 2025 Owner Points Position: 12th

Notes of Interest:

● Junior Journey: AM Racing will embark on its junior year journey in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025 with driver Harrison Burton for the entire 33-race tour, continuing with Saturday afternoon’s running of the Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

● Future Focused: In September 2024, AM Racing announced that NASCAR Cup Series winner Harrison Burton would join the family-owned operation to pilot the team’s No. 25 Ford Mustang, beginning with the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season-opener from Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on February 15, 2025.

Burton, a native of Huntersville, N.C., has been a staple in the NASCAR Cup Series for the past three seasons but will embrace a return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series and continue his relationship as a driver of the Ford blue oval.

Burton, 24, arrives on the scene at AM Racing after a 108-race stint driving for the historic Wood Brothers Racing team.

● Welcome Back, AirBox!: Long-time AM Racing partner AirBox will increase its partnership with Harrison Burton and AM Racing and serve as the team’s primary partner for the series’ return to the Finger Lakes of New York for the fourth road course race of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

Founded in 2017, AirBox, the industry leader in commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, is delivering healthier indoor environments through advanced air purification. AirBox specializes in implementing ASHRAE’s performance-based ventilation (IAQP), enabling clients to achieve significant energy savings while meeting high standards for occupant health and wellness.

Their High-Volume Air Purifiers (HVPs), manufactured in North Carolina, combine Certified HEPA and Advanced Molecular Adsorbent technologies with IAQ Verification Testing and expert engineering and analytical science support to provide a turnkey approach.

With a proven track record and unmatched expertise, AirBox continues to lead the way in creating safer, healthier indoor environments for all.

The 23rd race of the season marks the third time AirBox has held the primary role with the family-owned team.

In addition to Watkins Glen International, their livery was showcased at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in June, followed by the most recent road course race at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway last month.

● Critical Summer Stretch: Watkins Glen International marks the finale of a pivotal nine-race stretch that has helped shape the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff picture ahead of the postseason opener at Bristol Motor Speedway in September.

Over the past two months, the series has tackled a wide variety of tracks — each presenting its own unique challenges. That trend continues this weekend with a highly anticipated stop at the fan-favorite Watkins Glen International road course on Saturday, August 9.

Throughout this critical run, Harrison Burton and the AM Racing team have delivered consistency, posting an average finish of 13th. Their standout performance last weekend at Iowa Speedway — scoring a top-five finish — vaulted them above the Playoff cutline with just four races remaining in the 2025 regular season.

Following Watkins Glen, teams will enjoy a much-needed off weekend before returning to action at the high banks of Daytona International Speedway on Friday, August 22.

The schedule then shifts west to Portland International Raceway for the penultimate road course event of the year, before wrapping up the regular season at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Saturday, September 6.

● Harrison Burton NASCAR Xfinity Series Watkins Glen International Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Mission 200 at The Glen will mark Harrison Burton’s second NASCAR Xfinity Series start at the 2.45-mile road course.

In his lone Xfinity Series appearance at Watkins Glen International, Burton delivered an impressive fifth-place finish after starting fourth in the 2021 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey 200 while driving for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Burton also brings additional experience at The Glen through three starts in the NASCAR Cup Series.

His best Cup finish at the track came in 2024, when he placed 24th in the Go Bowling at The Glen while driving for the legendary Wood Brothers Racing.

Across his three Cup Series starts at Watkins Glen, Burton has completed 99.6 percent of the 272 possible laps, with an average finish of 28.3.

● Harrison Burton NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: Entering Iowa, Burton has 97 career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts to his credit with four wins, 28 top-five and 56 top-10 finishes, and a championship-best result of eighth, twice in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Burton’s four wins in the NASCAR Xfinity Series occurred during the 2020 season. Burton, the son of former NASCAR driver and current television analyst Jeff Burton, captured the checkered flag at Auto Club (Calif.) Speedway, Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, respectively.

Burton maintains a solid Xfinity Series average finishing position of 12.4 in four years of competition.

In addition to the 97 Xfinity Series starts, he has achieved 109 NASCAR Cup Series starts, 40 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts and 52 career starts across the ARCA Menards Series platforms.

● Iowa Speedway | Hy-Vee Perks 250 Race Recap: With Playoff hopes on the line, the NASCAR Xfinity Series stormed into Iowa Speedway for a gritty 250-lap showdown on the famed short track.

From the moment the green flag waved in Saturday’s practice session, Harrison Burton and the No. 25 AM Racing team showcased one of their strongest performances of the season.

Piloting the No. 25 Morton Buildings Ford Mustang, Burton clocked the second-fastest lap in practice for the Hy-Vee Perks 250 and believed he had a car capable of contending for his second top-five finish of the year.

Although qualifying didn’t unfold as planned — earning the 17th starting spot — Burton wasted no time making moves once the green flag dropped. Within three laps, he was knocking on the door of the top-10.

Burton soon cracked the top 10 and never looked back. Navigating a race punctuated by late-race cautions and rising intensity, he battled inside the top five during the closing laps before ultimately finishing fifth as the race ended under caution.

The result marked Burton’s second top-five of the season — and his first since Rockingham in April — along with the team’s eighth top-10 effort of the year.

More importantly, the strong performance vaulted Burton above the Playoff cutline with just four races remaining in the regular season.

● Thanks For Your Support: With 66 percent of the 2025 Xfinity season complete, AM Racing and Harrison Burton would like to thank their partners for their continued support: AIRBOX Air Purifier, Blue Wolf Cleaner & Degreasers, Dead On Tools, DEX Imaging, Eagle Rentals, Flying Circle, Mechanix Wear, Morton Buildings, Racing Radios, Volt Batteries and WIX Filters.

● From the Pit Box: Veteran race engineer and former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Danny Efland is Harrison Burton’s crew chief.

He will serve as crew chief for his 27th career NASCAR Xfinity Series race — and his first at Watkins Glen International in a leadership role on Saturday afternoon.

In his previous 26 Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one pole (Daytona International Speedway | February 2016), three top-five and nine top-10 finishes.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing), or follow them on Instagram and X | Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

For more on Harrison Burton, please visit theharrisonburton.com, like his Facebook page (Official Harrison Burton), or follow him on Instagram (@harrisonburton12) and X | Twitter (@hburtonracing).

Harrison Burton Quoteboard:

On Watkins Glen International: “I’m really looking forward to getting back behind the wheel in the Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen this weekend.

“My first race there in 2021 was a strong outing — finishing fifth — and that experience gives me a lot of confidence heading into this weekend.

“I’ve also spent the past three years racing in Cup at The Glen, so I feel comfortable with the demands of the road course.

“The goal this weekend is to build off that past success, race smart, and keep our No. 25 AirBox Ford Mustang up front where we believe it belongs.”

On Keys to Success at Watkins Glen International: “Watkins Glen is a place where you’ve got to be aggressive but smart. Braking zones are huge — if you can out-brake someone into Turn 1 or the Bus Stop without overdriving it, that’s where you can make up ground.

“You also need to be precise through the carousel and not give up exit speed. It’s all about hitting your marks, managing track position and being in the right spot when it counts late in the race.

“If we execute all that, I think we’ll be in a great position with our No. 25 AirBox Ford Mustang.”

On Expectations for Watkins Glen International: “Watkins Glen is a place where strategy can really come into play, especially with how stage racing works.

“Our goal is to be in the mix early, try to grab some stage points, and set ourselves up for a strong run in the final stage.

“Like I’ve mentioned before, every point matters right now and if we can stay clean and execute throughout the day, we’ll put ourselves in a good spot to maximize our result and keep pushing toward the Playoffs.”

On Battle for Playoff Cutline: “We’ve worked hard to put ourselves back above the Playoff cutline, and now it’s about keeping that momentum going.

“Every race matters and Watkins Glen is another big opportunity for us to perform, stay clean and keep collecting points.

“The regular season is winding down and our focus is on being consistent, minimizing mistakes and making sure we’re still in a strong position when the Playoff field is set.”

On Iowa Speedway Finish: “Iowa was a really solid weekend for our team. We had speed from the start, and to come out of there with a top-five finish was a big confidence boost for everyone at AM Racing.

“It was one of our strongest runs of the year and really showed what we’re capable of when everything comes together. I sincerely appreciate all the hard work from the entire team — they put in long hours to give me a car that can compete, and I’m proud to be able to deliver for them on race day.

“Now the goal is to keep building on that performance and carry the momentum through the rest of the regular season.”

On 2025 Season Outlook: “I still genuinely believe we can continue to turn some heads in 2025. Now that we’re past the halfway point, our goals haven’t changed, they’re still within reach.

“This AM Racing team has what it takes to fight our way above the Playoff cutline and stay there.

“We’ve got a great group of people and partners who continue to believe in what we’re building. Nothing would mean more to me than delivering AM Racing its first Xfinity Series win, locking into the Playoffs, and making a serious run at the championship.”

Race Information:

The Mission 200 at The Glen (82 laps | 200.9 miles) is the 23rd of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. Practice will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Qualifying will follow, launching at 10:35 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 3:00 p.m., with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted Motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.

Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

In its ninth year of competition, the family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and various Dirt Modified events.

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