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Berry Ready for Playoff Opener at Darlington Raceway

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NASCAR Cup Series
Southern 500 Media Availability
Saturday, August 30, 2025

Josh Berry, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Dark Horse, will be making his NASCAR Cup Series playoff debut tomorrow night at Darlington Raceway. The Wood Brothers Racing driver stopped by the infield media center before qualifying to talk about this weekend.

JOSH BERRY, No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Dark Horse – WHAT HAVE YOU FOUND WORKS WELL FOR YOU HERE AT DARLINGTON AND HOW DO YOU COMMUNICATE THAT WITH MILES TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAR? “I feel pretty comfortable here. I think that really started in the 4 car last spring, working with Rodney and studying a lot of Kevin’s data here, and we had a really good car. That kind of translated and built some confidence that I think I was able to translate to the Southern 500 last year and then the 21 car in the spring. I feel good. I think we ran well in both of those races last year, ran well in the spring. I don’t feel like there’s any reason why we can’t do it again this weekend.”

WHAT DOES THE SOUTHERN 500 MEAN TO YOU? “It’s high up there. It’s such a fun track, for one, but just a historic race. It’s a tough race, a grind. I think we all want to survive that and be in Victory Lane at the end of the day.”

DOES IT OPEN THE DOOR FOR YOU TO SCORE A LOT OF POINTS AT GATEWAY NEXT WEEK WITH PENSKE’S SUCCESS THERE? “Yeah, I think so. Obviously, they were super strong there last year and, honestly, personally, I feel like we had a pretty good race going. I got a speeding penalty at Gateway last year, but our pace was really good and then we blew a tire and wrecked. Ultimately, I’m confident going into these first three rounds. We don’t have to really do anything crazy. We just need to be solid and consistent like we know we can and limit our mistakes and I think we’ll find ourselves in the hunt when we get to Bristol.”

AVERAGE FINISH OF 20.8 GOING INTO THE PLAYOFFS. WHAT HAS YOUR ACHILLES HEEL BEEN DURING THE MIDDLE PART OF THE YEAR ENTERING THE PLAYOFFS? “I don’t really feel like, especially when it comes to the oval tracks and intermediates it wasn’t a performance thing, whether it was mistakes on pit road or getting caught up in accidents, there’s a number of races that I think back on. We were here in the spring, Martinsville, we were in the lead and break. There’s a lot of things that happen. I feel like some in our control, some outside of our control. The biggest Achilles heel in this whole deal is gonna be the Roval, but I feel like we’ve made gains on the road course program and when it comes to the Roval I feel like I think I finished about 20th there last year. I feel I’ve gotten better since then, but we’ve got to make it to that point before we start worrying about it, honestly.”

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS OF JUST MAKING THE PLAYOFFS? “It’s a big deal. It’s our biggest goal setting out this year. Obviously, to win my first race and if you do that, more than likely, you make the playoffs and here we are. It’s really cool. It’s been a fun year working with these guys. Everybody at the Wood Brothers has done a really good job. It’s been a lot of fun and I’m proud of the gains we’ve made with the 21 car compared to the last couple of years, and I feel like we’re set up to keep on doing that. Making the playoffs is fun, but, obviously, we want to be competitive and have a good start to this deal.”

DO YOU HAVE TO GUARD AGAINST COMPLACENCY OF MAKING THE PLAYOFFS AND JUST BEING HAPPY TO BE HERE? “We certainly have a long time to reflect on just making the playoffs, I guess. These guys, we’re prepared. We’re confident going into this deal. We thought these tracks line up good. We don’t need to do anything spectacular, like I said. We just need to limit our mistakes and be consistent and see how far we can go. Honestly, I feel like I’m in a good place and the team is in a good place. I think we’re ready to go.”

CAN THIS BE A WILD CARD TRACK WITH HOW WILD THE FINISH CAN GET? HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR CHANCES HERE? “That’s why we get paid the big bucks, right? Here we are. It’s the playoffs. It’s gonna be high-pressure and high intensity, but there’s no place better to be racing at, I feel like, for all that. I’m excited for it.”

THERE WAS A CARS TOUR RACE IN FLORENCE LAST NIGHT. WHAT’S IT LIKE VYING FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP AT DARLINGTON RACING FOR THE WOOD BROTHERS? “It’s awesome. It’s been a super fun year. It’s great to see how things have changed so much in the last four or five years. I watched that race last night. I thought it was a really good race. I kind of missed being out there, but obviously I want to be focused on this weekend, so maybe we can get back out there sometime soon.”

THE PENSKE GROUP SEEMS CONCERNED ABOUT THE INTERMEDIATE TRACKS. DO YOU SHARE THAT CONCERN? “Not really. I feel like we look at Kansas, I thought we were really strong at Kansas, especially at the end of the race. I got a speeding penalty there and came through the field. I had a really good push there at the end, and then obviously Vegas we were strong. I feel good, like I said earlier, about pretty much everywhere we’re going. We just need to limit our mistakes. If we can build off what we had in the spring, I think we’ll be in good shape.”

WAS THERE ANY SPEECH OR TALK THIS WEEK FROM YOU OR MILES TO THE TEAM? “No, not really. It’s kind of more business as usual. It’s easy to overthink these situations and over do it. You work all year long to prepare and get in your routine of doing things week in and week out to prepare for every week. I think a lot of times when you get to this point people overthink it and over-prepare. I feel like that can change your process and change your thinking going into this race that you’ve got to do more than what you’ve done all year. I just don’t feel like that’s the case. I think that just comes back from my background racing short tracks and stuff, and working on my race car. If you go to a big race, I never worked harder on my car than I did every other week. You just get in your routine and you do the things that you need to do to prepare and you just go out and try to execute. I feel like our team itself is in a great place. They’re really excited for the opportunity and feel like we’ve left a lot of potential on the table throughout the year and now it’s just time to capitalize on that.”

HAVE YOU EVEN TALKED ABOUT THE PLAYOFFS OR IS IT JUST ANOTHER WEEK? “We’ve talked about it a little bit. Obviously, it’s all the things that I’m saying, that we just need to go be solid. We don’t have to go hit a home run. We just need to go be solid. I think we feel like three top 10s will be enough points probably to make it to the Round of 12. That’s where our head is at, so as long as we keep doing that, there’s not too much to think on until something changes.”

Toyota GAZOO Racing – NCS Darlington Quotes – Chase Briscoe – 08.30.25

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Toyota GAZOO Racing – Chase Briscoe
NASCAR Cup Series Quotes

DARLINGTON, S.C. (August 30, 2025) – Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe was made available to the media on Saturday prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway.

CHASE BRISCOE, No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing

How special is to come back here as the reigning Southern 500 winner?

“It definitely is cool. The confidence that comes with that – you definitely, I guess, don’t realize how big of a deal it is until you do it, but a year removed, it definitely feels like a bigger deal. I still have a group chat with the 14 guys and we were literally talking about that this morning. You look back on what we did a year ago, and it is crazy. We were proud then, and thought it was a big deal, but now, being a year removed and all of us bring at different places – I think it really kind of sank in, for all of us, coming back here a year later. It is special coming here. I definitely have confidence every time I come here, in general, but especially now, more than ever – knowing this race is as grueling as it is and knowing that I’ve been able to do it before – there is just a confidence that comes with that, so hopefully, can do it again this weekend.”

Have you thought about what it would mean to sweep the Crown Jewel poles?

“I would say – I didn’t even realize that no one had even done it three times until after the Brickyard, and it was obviously a thrill then. I will say I looked at the weather earlier this week, and I was bummed at first because I thought there was going to be a chance of rain. I told James (Small, crew chief) and them that I at least wanted a chance. So, yeah, it is a big deal. To be the first at anything in NASCAR is hard to do – I feel like – especially 76 years into. It would be special for sure if we could do all four.”

What is your mindset going to Playoffs?

“No, I feel like that is normally how I am. It is what it is. There is way more to life, truthfully, than the Playoffs. Yeah, I’m going to try to do my best and win it all, but at the end of day, there are way more things in my life that are important as far as – being the best husband, and father and man I can be, but yeah, I think for me, lay my head down 10 weeks from now, did I put the best foot forward that I could and put 100 percent effort into it, and if that is enough, it will be enough – if not, it won’t be. I’m excited for the opportunity. This is for the first time that I’ve ever felt legitimately that I can win a Cup title – but also, it’s an exciting thing, I would say more than anything.”

Can you talk about the learning process with your team?

“I think definitely all year long – once we kind of got established, I definitely went into the mindset that we know that this can be successful. We are not saying to drive it like Martin (Truex Jr.) did, but these are some things that the top guys are doing, kind of try to morph yourself into this and that has obviously worked for us almost everywhere this year. Darlington, I would say – if we could go back, I mean, we are back at Darlington but the Spring race – that was our worst race of the year. We would be doing a lot of things different, so it is hard to really say for that one. I know that for sure, a point of emphasis for us this week, has just been – into (turn) one for example, I run a really unique line compared to a lot of guys, I run really low. We kind of got ourselves, I thought, in a bad spot definitely in the Spring with how I was driving and the setup and stuff. It wasn’t meant to be doing that. It has definitely been a point of emphasis this week. I have to be open-minded about how I come here. Truthfully, every time I come here, we are always having to change stuff up. I would say for us it has been business as usual as far as our approach for the weekend and our prep work. This is how the car is going to be and the optimal line I think you need to run. Obviously, if you need to change it, you can – but this probably how you need to start the weekend driving – this is the line you need to try to run.”

How do you feel James Small helps you and pushes you?

“I would say for sure. I think James (Small, crew chief) and I – what has made us so good to this point is we are totally, polar opposites. He is very high intensity. I’m just the complete opposite. I’m very laid back and relaxed all of the time, so yeah, I think James has kind of learned that balance of – I need to be able to get on to him but there are times where it is too much or not enough, and he has kind of learned that balance just even in 26 weeks of when to push him, when not to push him – when I’m kind of already at my peak of pushing myself. I think we’ve done a really good job of how new we are as a team together to be able to have the success that we’ve had. Truthfully, I think if you ask myself and James, we are probably only at 80, 85 percent of what we are capable of. Hopefully, the sky is the limit, and I’m curious to see how this weekend goes for sure.”

What has been the approach for the Playoffs this year versus your previous experience?

“I don’t know – it is hard. James (Small, crew chief) and I have yet to sit down and say this is what we have to do these next three weeks. We’ve honestly acted like it is a normal race weekend. We know that if we go and run top-five, we are going to be able to move on, but I would say from a feel standpoint, it feels different because at SHR (Stewart-Haas Racing), we literally felt like we were on house money and if you got eliminated from the Round of 16, at the end of the day, it was probably still a successful season that you made the Playoffs, where here, if you just make the Round of 16, it is not a successful season – it is kind of a failure. That is really the part that feels different. At JGR (Joe Gibbs Racing) it is expected that you make the Playoffs, and we’ve just checked the first box of many that we need to accomplish this year, where at SHR, if you could make the Playoffs that was a successful year in itself.”

Were there any big talks or motivational speeches this week?
“Not that I was a part of, and like I said James (Small, crew chief) and I have yet to talk about – hey, the Playoffs are starting this week, we need to focus on this for the next 10 weeks. It has literally been a normal week – I texted the group chat this morning and was like 10 weeks of the best weeks we can do, and we have a legitimate shot at this thing, but other than that, that is probably the only pep talk that we’ve had.”

Which was more pressure – last year or going into the Playoffs this year?

“I would say, probably starting the Playoffs, just because last year – nobody expected us, and truthfully, as a race team, we weren’t coming into Darlington and being like this is our weekend. At SHR (Stewart-Haas Racing), you really couldn’t go to the race track each weekend and say we are going to win this weekend, or we are going to have a shot at it. We knew that we would be good, because we had been solid at Darlington, but I don’t think we thought we would have race winning speed, I would say. So, this feels more pressure packed then a win or go home situation because we all kind of made up our minds that we were probably going home anyways, and it just so happened that we won the race, and we were in.”

What does it mean to you to be Stewart-Haas’s last Cup winner and that it happened in the Southern 500?

“It is special. Still for me, you kind of saw the emotion with me when we won, just the fact of getting the 14 car in victory lane was a big deal for me, and having it have a shot for a championship. So, yeah, to be a diehard of a Stewart-Haas fan, in general, that I was – and not that there is going to be some history book on Stewart-Haas – but the face that this diehard Tony Stewart fan as a kid ended up being the guy that won the last ever cup race in the Stewart-Haas 14 car is pretty cool. Stewart-Haas was such a big part of my life. I was there for eight years between the Xfinity and Cup program, and to know that I was the last one to win there was special for sure.”

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The Case for Straight-Up Betting: NASCAR Edition

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Betting on NASCAR has its own rhythm. It’s not about the endless complexity you see in some sports, but about speed, focus, and making the right call at the right time. The same mindset applies when choosing where and how to place a bet. Just like drivers aim for a clean lap and a direct path to victory, fans are starting to favor platforms that cut out the middle layers.

That’s where the concept of “เว็บตรงไม่ผ่านเอเย่นต์,” or direct betting without agents, comes in. These platforms echo the no-nonsense approach of racers like Austin Dillon or Corey Heim, who know the fastest way forward is often the simplest one. They make payouts quick, the process transparent, and the experience smoother. Fans who want to try this more straightforward style can explore now and see how it lines up with the spirit of the sport.

Racing and Betting Share the Same DNA

At its heart, NASCAR is about stripping things down to raw competition. No distractions, no shortcuts, just the driver, the car, and the track. Betting can reflect that same style. A direct-access platform removes the clutter that comes with middlemen. Deposits and withdrawals feel like pit stops: quick, efficient, and designed to get you back in the action.

When a fan places a bet, they don’t want confusion about where their money goes. They want trust. That’s why platforms that run straight to the point resonate so strongly with racing fans.

Austin Dillon, Corey Heim, and the Value of Straightforward Moves

Think about Dillon. He’s not the flashiest driver on the track, but when he finds the groove, he sticks with it. Heim, with his fast-rising career, often demonstrates that a direct approach can work wonders. Neither wastes energy on distractions, and that’s exactly the kind of strategy bettors can mirror.

Just as a driver picks the racing line that gets them through a corner fastest, bettors should look for the line that avoids unnecessary obstacles. Going through third-party agents adds laps you don’t need. Direct platforms keep things fast and honest.

Why Fans Are Warming Up to Direct Platforms

The fanbase has shifted. Younger NASCAR followers, used to apps and digital wallets, expect speed in everything. Waiting days for payouts feels as outdated as a carburetor in a modern stock car.

Here’s what they’re finding attractive in direct platforms:

  • Speed: Winnings hit accounts faster.
  • Transparency: Clear odds and clear terms, with no hidden fine print.
  • Control: You manage your bets directly, with no agent in between.
  • Trust: Platforms succeed when fans feel their money is secure.

The Pit Stop Analogy

A pit stop is one of the purest metaphors for betting efficiency. Crews have seconds to refuel, change tires, and adjust. Anything extra is wasted time. That’s the same philosophy behind agent-free betting. It’s fast, lean, and designed to keep the focus on performance.

Fans don’t need a third party adding extra seconds to the process. They need a smooth in-and-out system that lets them get back to watching the race—or planning the next wager.

NASCAR’s Growth and the Betting Connection

Betting isn’t just about entertainment anymore. It has become part of the conversation around the sport’s growth. Races now attract viewers who want a stake in every lap. That audience wants tools that feel modern.

Direct betting matches that demand. Just as NASCAR has embraced new tech, from data analytics to hybrid engines, fans are embracing platforms that match the pace of progress.

How This Mindset Changes the Fan Experience

Fans who try betting through direct platforms often report a shift in focus. Instead of worrying about how long payments take, they can concentrate on the races themselves. They can track lap averages, pit stop times, and fuel strategies without being distracted by the logistics of their bet.

That clarity mirrors what a driver feels when they get a clean run on the track. The unnecessary weight falls away, and the focus sharpens.

Betting Should Feel as Straightforward as Racing

NASCAR fans ultimately value authenticity. They cheer for drivers who give it everything on the track, not those who cut corners. The same holds true for betting. Platforms that maintain a clean and transparent approach will always feel like a better fit for the sport’s culture.

The betting landscape is growing, but the smartest players—just like the smartest drivers—will recognize that the most direct route is often the best one. And in both racing and betting, speed and trust are everything.

Final Lap

Straight-up betting reflects NASCAR’s DNA. For fans, that means platforms that deliver the same values they admire in their favorite drivers. Just as Dillon and Heim look for the cleanest line, bettors can do the same by keeping their experience direct and agent-free.

The track may change, but the principles stay the same: focus, efficiency, and trust are what get you to the finish line first.

B. FORCE, BECKMAN, ANDERSON & HERRERA ROLL UNDER THE LIGHTS AT CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS NHRA U.S. NATIONALS

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INDIANAPOLIS (August 29, 2025) – Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force made the fastest run in Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park history on Friday, taking the provisional No. 1 position at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.

Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the 14th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Force went 3.666-seconds at a track-record 339.79 mph in her 12,000-horsepower Cornwell Quality Tools dragster, putting Force on pace for her fourth No. 1 qualifier of the season and the 56th in her career.

It was another track record in a spectacular record-setting year for Force, but what she’s really after is her first U.S. Nationals victory.

“This is what our team’s been chasing all season long, building everything up,” Force said. “All our hard work has come to this point at Indy this weekend, when the points reset, and now it’s game on for this Countdown. So, it was an exciting way to do that. Put a 3.66 on the board. It was a killer run for David Grubnic and all these guys and in Cornwell colors.

“An Indy win would be huge. It’s what every driver wants. It’s definitely been on my bucket list for a long time. We’ve accomplished a lot, but one thing we haven’t done is win here in Indy. I was runner-up twice a few years ago, and so we’ve been successful here, but we’ve never been able to take it to the winner’s circle, and we’d love to do that.”

Jordan Vandergriff is second with a career-best 3.683 at 333.33 and T.J. Zizzo is third after running 3.695 at 333.08.

In Funny Car, Jack Beckman delivered a special moment while running the “Brute Force” tribute car, going 3.865 at 332.26 in his 12,000-horsepower Peak Chevrolet SS to kick off what he hopes is a big weekend. Beckman and John Force Racing revealed the special tribute car earlier this week and there is already an impressive highlight as Beckman aims for his fifth No. 1 qualifier this season.

His teammate, points leader Austin Prock, will wrap up the regular-season championship in qualifying, but Beckman can still have a huge weekend in Indy, including a win on Monday and a PlayNHRA All-Star Callout victory on Sunday.

“When you’re strapped in that car towing up in the staging lanes, last pair at Indy driving a John Force Brute Force tribute car, that’s about as good as it gets,” Beckman said. “I’m trying to do a better job of living in the moment. I just try to tell myself, just stop, pause, take a breath, look around and let it sink in a little bit. I don’t know if that run will hold [for No. 1], but I know it was the best of Friday night. Pretty cool. I’m going to stop, take a breath, look around and enjoy it.”

Ron Capps is currently second thanks to a run of 3.877 at 331.69 and Alexis DeJoria is third after going 3.891 at 329.02.

Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson has made several impressive runs during the season and he added to it on Friday in Indy, shattering the track record with a standout pass of 6.491 at 210.44 in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. He was the only car to reach the 6.40s as the reigning world champion separated himself from the pack in a major way to kick off the biggest weekend of the season.

Already a five-race winner this year, Anderson is also locked in a heated battle with KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn for the regular-season championship. Glenn entered the weekend with a nine-point lead, with the title coming down to who does the best on championship Monday in Indy. Anderson also paid respects to former team owner Ken Black, who passed away earlier this week.

“Today was cool. It’s rare to have this sort of air at Indy in August. It’s a Pro Stock racer’s dream,” Anderson said. “This is what we live for. It’s nice to get in the car in a firesuit and not have sweat dripping into your eyes.

“This is for Ken Black, who we lost this week. It’s a sad, sad deal, but we’re going to celebrate. I’m not going to pout. He’d want us to go out and win this race and that’s exactly what I’m going to try my best to do. No one who met Ken didn’t like him and I wouldn’t be here without him. I was so lucky to meet him when I did.”

Glenn is second with a 6.523 at 209.59 and Erica Enders is third after going 6.528 at 211.26.

A year after winning at The Big Go for the first time in his career, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera set the track E.T. record on the opening night of the race, going 6.739 at 200.98 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. Herrera, the back-to-back world champion, is after his fourth No. 1 qualifier this season and 27th in his career as he looks to get on track to make a run at his third straight title.

Last year’s Indy win was another special moment for Herrera and he would love to repeat it this weekend, especially after Friday’s strong start.

“It’s hard to prepare for five runs here at Indy because you know anything can happen. I was shocked that we ran 6.73, but we just treated it like a test lap and we hit it hard,” Herrera said. “I don’t think we could have run any faster. That’s all she’s got. I don’t think that will be beaten the next two days.

“This is Indiana, so you never know what you’re going to get as far as weather. It’s perfect today. We figured that we might run 6.75 or 6.76, but that was a picture-perfect run. I don’t think the bike moved a quarter of an inch from side-to-side and that almost never happens.”

Matt Smith is currently second with a 6.779 at 199.88 and Richard Gadson, who won the most recent PSM race in Sonoma, is third after his run of 6.782 at 200.47.

Qualifying continues at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

INDIANAPOLIS — Friday’s results after the first one of five rounds of qualifying for the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, 14th of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday’s final eliminations.

Top Fuel — 1. Brittany Force, 3.666 seconds, 339.79 mph; 2. Jordan Vandergriff, 3.683, 333.33; 3. T.J. Zizzo, 3.695, 333.08; 4. Doug Kalitta, 3.697, 329.99; 5. Antron Brown, 3.702, 332.75; 6. Shawn Langdon, 3.712, 337.24; 7. Steve Torrence, 3.727, 332.10; 8. Josh Hart, 3.734, 333.00; 9. Tripp Tatum, 3.737, 316.60; 10. Tony Stewart, 3.744, 328.78; 11. Justin Ashley, 3.757, 333.41; 12. Kyle Wurtzel, 3.799, 296.63; 13. Clay Millican, 4.109, 205.60; 14. Tony Schumacher, 8.239, 86.86; 15. Ida Zetterstrom, 9.855, 64.55; 16. Jasmine Salinas, 10.760, 74.44.

Funny Car — 1. Jack Beckman, Chevy Camaro, 3.865, 332.26; 2. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.877, 331.69; 3. Alexis DeJoria, Dodge Charger, 3.891, 329.02; 4. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.893, 330.88; 5. Chad Green, Ford Mustang, 3.900, 324.83; 6. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.904, 323.50; 7. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.909, 313.22; 8. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.927, 322.81; 9. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 3.935, 299.93; 10. Blake Alexander, Charger, 3.952, 325.30; 11. Bobby Bode, Mustang, 3.962, 307.02; 12. Austin Prock, Camaro, 4.084, 238.17; 13. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 4.164, 230.53; 14. Justin Schriefer, Charger, 4.242, 233.28; 15. Chris King, Charger, 4.309, 235.31; 16. Julie Nataas, GR Supra, 4.401, 199.52.

Not Qualified: 17. Cruz Pedregon, 4.570, 160.08; 18. Dave Richards, 5.309, 145.42; 19. Alex Laughlin, 8.402, 82.69.

Pro Stock — 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.491, 210.44; 2. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.523, 209.59; 3. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.528, 211.26; 4. Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, 6.529, 210.08; 5. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.532, 210.44; 6. Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 6.533, 209.04; 7. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.538, 209.69; 8. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.540, 209.79; 9. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.541, 209.88; 10. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.545, 210.18; 11. Cory Reed, Camaro, 6.549, 209.62; 12. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.579, 209.20; 13. Stephen Bell, Camaro, 6.583, 209.79; 14. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.591, 209.30; 15. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.606, 209.98; 16. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.624, 205.16.

Not Qualified: 17. Greg Stanfield, 10.453, 87.61; 18. Troy Coughlin Jr., 10.514, 85.18; 19. David Cuadra, 22.605, 45.74.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.739, 200.98; 2. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.779, 199.88; 3. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.782, 200.47; 4. John Hall, Beull, 6.786, 189.34; 5. Brayden Davis, Suzuki, 6.795, 199.17; 6. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.817, 199.29; 7. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.835, 197.86; 8. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.857, 200.26; 9. Dystany Spurlock, Buell, 6.867, 197.25; 10. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.874, 193.96; 11. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.885, 195.85; 12. Malcolm Phillips Jr., Suzuki, 6.888, 195.73; 13. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.905, 195.00; 14. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.927, 195.68; 15. Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 7.153, 189.73; 16. Geno Scali, Suzuki, 7.156, 189.12.

Not Qualified: 17. Hector Arana Jr, 7.186, 192.77; 18. Charles Poskey, 7.213, 188.38; 19. Wesley Wells, 7.277, 182.72.

ARCA Menards Series West at Portland Int’l Raceway: Portland 112 Post-race Notes & Unofficial Results

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ARCA Menards Series West at Portland International Raceway:
Portland 112 Post-race Notes

  • William Sawalich (No. 18 Starkey / SoundGear Toyota) scored his second ARCA Menards Series West victory of the season in Friday’s Portland 112. It was Sawalich’s second consecutive win at Portland, and his third straight West win on a road course; he won earlier this season at Sonoma Raceway.
  • Thomas Annunziata (No. 70 Bayshore Mortgage Toyota) finished second in his ARCA Menards Series West debut. Annunziata, who won the ARCA Menards Series race at Lime Rock Park in June, took the lead from Sawalich with a bump-and-run in turn 5 on the restart following the mid-race scheduled caution and led 15 laps before Sawalich returned the favor in turn 11 with three laps to go.
  • Alon Day (No. 25 JSSI Toyota) finished third for the second straight ARCA Menards Series West road course race. Day also finished third at Sonoma Raceway.
  • Greg Biffle (No. 24 Sigma Performance Services Chevrolet) took the fourth position from Trevor Huddleston (No. 50 High Point Racing / Racecar Factory Ford) on the final lap to score his second consecutive top-five finish. Biffle, the 1999 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series winner at Portland International Raceway, finished third three weeks ago at his home track Tri-City Raceway.
  • Huddleston finished fifth, one position ahead of his main rival for the championship Kyle Keller (No. 71 Jan’s Towing / Jan’s Racing Ford). Huddleston, who did not make a qualifying attempt after a transmission issue in practice led to an off-course excursion, unofficially adds one point to his points lead, now eight points, heading into the next series race at All American Speedway on September 13.
  • Dale Quarterley (No. 32 Van Dyk Recycling Solutions Chevrolet) started at the tail of the field with a provisional starting position after a rear end issue in practice. He gained ten positions, recovering from a pair of off-track excursions during the race, to finish seventh.
  • Caleb Shrader (No. 6 Consonous Healthcare Ford) finished eighth after a late-race spin while battling for fourth in the Festival Chicane with Biffle. It’s Shrader’s second top-ten finish in three starts this season; he finished sixth at Tucson Speedway.
  • Eric Johnson, Jr. (No. 5 Sherwin-Williams / Pacific Office Automation Toyota) finished ninth and Tanner Reif (No. 13 Central Coast Cabinets Toyota) finished tenth, the last two drivers on the lead lap.
  • Davey Magras (No. 14 Advanced Autoworks / Koerner Racing Engines Chevrolet) finished a career-best eleventh, the first driver one lap down.
  • There were four lead changes among two drivers; the caution waved twice for nine laps. Sawalich’s margin of victory over Annunziata was 8.695 seconds, the largest margin of victory across the ARCA Menards Series platform in 2025.
  • The next race for the ARCA Menards Series West is the NAPA Auto Parts 150 Presented by the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 13. The race will be streamed live on FloRacing at 10:45 pm ET / 7:45 pm PT. Live timing and scoring data and live race audio will be available at ARCARacing.com.

About ARCA 
The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum in Toledo, Ohio, and acquired by NASCAR in April 2018, is the leading grassroots stock car sanctioning body in the United States. Bridging the gap between NASCAR’s top three national touring series and weekly and regional tour racing all across the country, the organization to sanctions over 100 races per year in the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, ASA STARS National Tour, ASA CRA Super Series, ASA Midwest Tour, ASA Southern Super Series plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways. For more information about ARCA visit , or follow ARCA on Facebook (@ARCARacing) and Twitter (@ARCA_Racing). 

About Menards
A family-owned and run company started in 1958, Menards is recognized as the retail home center leader of the Midwest with 236 stores in 15 states.  Menards is truly a one-stop shop for all of your home improvement needs featuring a full-service lumberyard and everything you need to plan a renovation or build a home, garage, cabin, shed, deck, fence or post frame building.  You’ll find a large selection of lumber, roofing, siding, construction blocks, trusses, doors and windows, plus cabinets, appliances, countertops, flooring, lighting, paint, plumbing supplies and more.  To complete the job, Menards has quality hand tools, power tools, fasteners, electrical tools plus storage options and supplies for everyone from the weekend warrior to the pro!
 
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Menards is known for friendly Customer Service and as the place to “Save Big Money” with low prices every day, and sales too!  For more information, please visit Menards.com to learn about our store locations, offerings and services.

Titus Sherlock Takes Race 1 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

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Photo by Gavin Baker Photography

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada (August 29, 2025) – Titus Sherlock dominated at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) to win the opening round of Formula Regional Americas Championship presented by Mosport Karting Centre (FR Americas) competition on Friday afternoon. Starting second, Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) lined up next to polesitter Jett Bowling (No. 22 Bullhorn / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), but with a perfect start, the Crosslink Motorsports competitor took control of the race before the field even reached Turn 1. Leading the field from lights to checkered, Sherlock had to endure a mid-race restart and withstand challenges from third-place starter Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), who also overtook Bowling to move into second on the initial start. Bowling spent the majority of the race running third, but an off during the final minutes of the race relegated him to 10th, while also allowing Connor Roberts (No. 46 Apexspeed.com / Entropy Cellars / Atlantic Racing Team with Team Roberts Ligier JS F3) to claim the third position. As they crossed the finish line, Sherlock led, while Ambiado followed in second and Roberts in third.

Notes of Interest:

  • Titus Sherlock claimed his fifth win of 2025 to lead the series in victories this year.
  • Finishing second, Nicolas Ambiado earned his 10th podium of the season. The victory allowed him to take the points lead by just seven markers over Bruno Ribeiro.
  • Connor Roberts claimed his second podium of the season, while matching his career-best FR Americas finish.
  • Following an on-track incident in practice, championship points leader Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) did not start today’s race.

“It feels really good to get the win today,” said Sherlock after winning the race. “It’s a tough track; it’s physical. We’ve had a short weekend with limited practice, but we were able to maximize the car in qualifying to get pretty close to the front. I just had a good start and was able to get ahead going into Turn 1. Nicolas [Ambiado] was very close on the restart, but it’s quite hard to pass into Turn 1, so I was able to hold him off and get a comfortable gap to the end. It feels good to get it done. I have to thank all the Crosslink Motorsports guys; they’ve done an amazing job with the car. It’s super fast. I can’t thank all of them enough. My uncle, of course, all my family back home and everyone that supports me—thank you.”

FR Americas is back on track tomorrow at 11:20 a.m. E.T. for Race 2 from CTMP’s Labour Day Weekend Sprints. The event will stream live on SpeedTour.TV, and live timing and scoring will be available on the Race Monitor app. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Layne Riggs claims Truck Series pole as Playoffs begin at Darlington

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Layne Riggs wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole at Darlington Raceway. Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Layne Riggs topped Craftsman Truck Series qualifying Friday afternoon at Darlington Raceway with a 167.705 mph lap. It’s his second career pole and his second this season.

The Front Row Motorsports driver will lead the field to green as the Playoffs begin with the “Sober or Slammer 200.” After qualifying for the race, Smith spoke about the unique characteristics of the track and how he maximized his effort.

“The most challenging part is trying to manage your expectations of how much grip you’re gonna have,” he said. “We started off practice in the mid-thirties and we fell off into the thirty-threes by the end of practice. And, all of a sudden, it’s like, ‘Alright, you’re gonna have to go run in the twenty-nines on your first lap. You’ve got one shot at it and you don’t know what it’s gonna feel like, so just go give it all you’ve got.

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“No matter where you qualify,” Smith continued, “you’re probably trembling at this track. We hold it wide-open all the way through three and four and one and two to start; just lift for a split second in three and four on the end of the lap.”

His teammate, Chandler Smith, will start beside Riggs on the front row ton for the Playoff race. Corey Heim, Grant Enfinger and Kaden Honeycutt rounded out the top five fastest drivers in the qualifying session.

Gio Ruggiero, Daniel Hemric, Ty Majeski, Corey LaJoie and Tyler Ankrum completed the top 10.

You can tune in to The Sober or Slammer 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday at noon ET on Fox Sports 1 with radio coverage provided by MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Starting Lineup for The Sober or Slammer 200

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Riggs Kicks Off NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs with Pole at Darlington

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Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Sober or Slammer 200 Qualifying
Friday, August 29, 2025

RIGGS GETS PLAYOFFS STARTED BY PUTTING HIS F-150 ON THE DARLINGTON POLE

  • Layne Riggs recorded his second pole of the season and second of his career this afternoon at Darlington Raceway.
  • Front Row Motorsports teammate Chandler Smith made it a 1-2 Ford front row by finishing second.
  • Ford’s other two playoff contenders, Ty Majeski and Jake Garcia, qualified eighth and 13th, respectively.

Ford Qualifying Results

1st – Layne Riggs
2nd – Chandler Smith
8th – Ty Majeski
13th – Jake Garcia
21st – Ben Rhodes
22nd – Matt Crafton

LAYNE RIGGS, No. 34 Clew Ford F-150 – WHY IS IT SO CHALLENGING AT DARLINGTON TO WIN THE POLE? “The most challenging part is trying to manage your expectations of how much grip you’re gonna have. We started off practice in the mid-thirties and we fell off into the thirty-threes by the end of practice and all of a sudden it’s like, ‘Alright, you’re gonna have to go run in the twenty-nines on your first lap. You’ve got one shot at it and you don’t know what it’s gonna feel like, so just go give it all you’ve got.’ Just being ready for that and being prepared, running laps in the simulator, looking at previous races, having confidence in your truck that it’s gonna be under you when you can drive it that hard, and I feel like we finally got to that point as a team that they know what it takes to let me go out there and go fast, so I was trembling when I came in. No matter where you qualify, you’re probably trembling at this track. We hold it wide-open all the way through three and four and one and two to start, and then just lift for a split second in three and four on the end of the lap. I maximized it. I knew it was gonna be a pretty stout lap, and I actually didn’t know that I got the pole until after I got out of the truck. The radio, the spotter and the crew chief kept talking over each other. I kept asking, I said, ‘Where did we qualify?’ And they would both answer, so I didn’t know where I was. I assumed when the cameras come over I assumed we got the pole.”

THE TOP FOUR ARE SEPARATED BY SIX HUNDREDTHS OF A SECOND. ARE YOU EXPECTING IT TO BE A DOGFIGHT AT THE FRONT ALL RACE LONG? “Darlington is just gonna have natural separation with dirty air and managing, but I do think, especially the top three. Those are my three picks who have the best shot to win coming into it, so I think from here on out the rest of the season it’s gonna be a dogfight, especially between us three and maybe have some other contenders here and there. I’ve got a lot of confidence. You can’t even see the difference in the top three to the eye. I would rate us all pretty equal. I think we all felt like we had the exact same lap, so it’s just nice to be up front and get that little extra bit to be on the pole and be able to control and manage the race. Having track position here is super important and just being able to maintain that and you feel you have a little bit more of an edge and can control strategy when you’re out front.”

DID YOU LEARN ANYTHING FROM CHANDLER’S LAP? “No. It happened so fast. They’re pretty much sending us out half-a-lap from each other. I think Chandler was just slowing down by the time I was going out, so I told him I said, ‘If you don’t have intel for me by the time I’m rolling out, don’t bother me with it and just let me go run my lap.’ So, I didn’t actually get any intel. I stuck to my plan and did exactly what I was planning on doing coming into the weekend and it worked out.”

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT DARLINGTON IN THE PAST YEAR TO WIN THIS POLE TODAY? “Wow, a lot. I feel like last year our result didn’t show the day that we had. It was really the first track that we ran well at last year. We ran in the top five all day. Coming here for the first-ever time at a bigger track was pretty intimidating, but I remember in practice I just loved it right off the bat. I’m like, ‘This place is so gritty and so hardcore, old-school racing.’ It’s right up my alley for my driving style and just having a lot of throttle control and just managing the fall off and trying to manage your tires. I’ve got a lot of confidence. We’ve got a good package here. We’ve obviously perfected it over the past year, but we’re actually pretty similar to where we were last year and just the experience I have on bigger tracks with dirty air, making speed and just how myself and my team have been able to mesh together. Now, it’s just showing in results.”

DID YOU HAVE TO SPEND MORE TIME DURING PRACTICE WITH ONE AND TWO OR THREE AND FOUR? “I feel like I was struggling with both ends, honestly in practice. I actually corded both of my rear tires in practice. I was just super, super loose and pretty much we just got so far behind that no matter what adjustment we made we were still gonna be too loose. We just kind of took our notes and knew where we needed to be. During the race, it’s definitely gonna get freer. In the simulator, we worked a lot on connectivity and connectivity from one and two to three and four. Our whole setup package really revolves around that. We can adjust balance around the whole track, but we can’t really connect a corner to another during the race, so I was very happy with the connectivity from end to end. We’ve just got to get that overall balance right and I know that we’ve got the tools to do that. Everybody tonight has to go back to the hotel room and marinate on it. I’m excited about it.”

Keep Your Premium Car Pristine: A Guide to Using Coupon Codes for Car Parts

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Cars have always been popular. The popularity of cars cannot be measured by anything. People who own cars tend to upgrade them more frequently, and aftermarket car parts become essential for every car owner. Today, it is possible to purchase such items at significant discounts through offers and promotions available on online marketplaces. Recently, several coupon codes for car parts of my Mercedes have become available, making the purchase more cost-effective

  1. The Premium Ownership Paradox

The desire to maintain the car’s highest quality is strong; only the highest-quality components are needed to ensure it performs and lasts. On the one hand, the prices offered by official dealerships for these parts can be very steep. The struggle to produce or purchase at a premium cost to provide peace of mind, or find alternatives that are more economical but lower in quality.

  1. Why High-Quality Parts are Non-Negotiable?

The components used in a vehicle are paramount in determining performance, particularly the precision of these components, as in a precision-engineered machine. Maintaining the car with high-quality parts is a sure way to keep it at its peak in performance, safety, and reliability, whether using Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or the best aftermarket parts available. When low-quality parts are used, some components may fail prematurely, potentially damaging other vehicle components and increasing fuel consumption. 

  1. Breaking Free from Inflated Dealership Prices

The solution to the ownership paradox is to obtain parts independently. The Internet has enabled car owners to contact the same reputable parts suppliers as those used by workshops. It removes the middleman and the often excessive markup dealerships impose on an item, allowing an owner to obtain the same quality product at a significantly lower price. This process returns power to the owner, allowing them to make informed decisions based on quality and value, and no longer ties them to a single, costly supply chain.

  1. The Final Step to Maximum Savings: The Coupon Code

Finding a well-known online supplier with good prices for aftermarket car parts is one thing, but using a coupon code is something more that should be done to get maximum value. This is where code coupons on car parts become an inseparable attribute of a tight-fisted amateur. Using a valid discount code at checkout can result in an additional discount on top of the already low internet price.

  1. A Smart Strategy for Sourcing Your Parts

Maintenance is a complex process, but an effective game plan can help guarantee the most successful results. To begin with, an owner is expected to determine the auto part number required for their automobile model and year. This can usually be determined by searching online catalogues or by talking to a regularly trusted mechanic. Second, they must enter this part number into web search engines and check prices on well-known German online automotive parts retailers. 

Conclusion

Having a high-end car should be a pleasure, not a financial burden. The days of paying dealership parts and service pricing, however, are gone. By sourcing high-quality components and strategically using coupon codes, any individual owner can significantly reduce maintenance costs. It is the most intelligent way to safeguard a heavily invested in automobile asset, helping it stay clean and remain a source of pride and joy long after purchase.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Overview- Portland International Raceway

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Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport
NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Overview-
Portland International Raceway; August 30, 2025

Track: Portland International Raceway
Race: Pacific Office Automation 147; 75 Laps –25/25/25; 147.75 Miles
Date/Broadcast: Saturday; August 30, 2025 7:30 p.m ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
TV: CW Network
Radio: MRN Radio – Check Local Listings for affiliate, and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90
Social Media: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport; Facebook, Instagram, and X

Burton and Perkins Lead Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport into
Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland

Statesville, N.C. (August 28, 2025) — Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads to Round 25 of the NASCAR Xfinity Series fielding a pair of Opti-Coat backed Chevrolet’s in the Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland International Raceway. Jeb Burton behind the wheel of his familiar No. 27 and Blaine Perkins piloting the flagship No. 31.

All the action in the Pacific Northwest kicks off; Saturday, August 30, with practice at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT), followed by qualifying at 4:05 p.m. ET (1:05 p.m. PT), and the race scheduled to take the green flag at 7:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. PT).

Burton arrives with three prior Xfinity starts at Portland, where he holds an average finish of 31.7 and a career-best finish of 25th (2023). Currently sitting 13th in the points standings, 36 points below the playoff cut line with just two races remaining, the Pacific Office Automation 147 represents a critical opportunity for Burton to sharpen performance at Portland—and claw his way back into playoff contention.

Meanwhile, Perkins brings road-course momentum to Portland, boasting an average finish of 17.5 across two prior starts, with a best result of 15th (2023). This season, Perkins has earned himself two top-10 finishes and is steadily building positive momentum as the campaign hits its final stretch.

Portland International Raceway demands precision: with heavy braking zones, technical corners, and fast straights it requires a finely calibrated balance of aggression and control. As one of only two races remaining in the regular season, this event gives Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport a vital opportunity to improve its road-course program and ease closer to a possible second playoff birth.

Team goals for the weekend are clear: execute clean, competitive runs for both entries, and seize every available stage and race point. Jeb Burton is laser-focused on using the weekend to fuel his playoff push, aiming to close his 36-point deficit and get himself back inside the cut line. At the same time, Blaine Perkins looks to capitalize on his road-course strengths and target a strong finish helping build momentum for the team overall, with a top-15 finish as a baseline and potential top-10 results within reach.

Fans can catch all the action of the Pacific Office Automation 147 live on The CW, beginning with pre-race coverage at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). Radio coverage will be provided by the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90, ensuring fans nationwide can follow every lap from Portland International Raceway. Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport social channels will also carry behind the scenes coverage throughout the day on Saturday.

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport is a NASCAR team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson and Bommarito Automotive Group President, John Bommarito. Established in 2017 the organization is fueled by an incredible, close-knit team of employees, fans, and sponsors with a focus on integrity in the pursuit of excellence. Our goal is to embrace the journey we’re on and to never give up – whether on the track, in the pits, or in life. Every single team partner, and fan of ours, is what keeps our race cars running strong and our team performing at the highest level.

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