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MIKE STAVRINOS GETS MONUMENTAL CONGRUITY NHRA PRO MOD WIN IN PHOENIX AT RACE POWERED BY LAT RACING OILS

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PHOENIX (March 22, 2025) – Pro Mod driver Mike Stavrinos claimed double Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series trophies at Firebird Motorsports Park this weekend when he won the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals a day after winning the postponed Gainesville.

It was the second of 10 races during the 2025 season and this weekend’s Phoenix race was powered by LAT Racing Oils.

It was a perfect weekend for Stavrinos at Firebird Motorsports Park when he scooped up two NHRA race wins in two days, with both coming against Rickie Smith. In the final round of the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Stavrinos powered his AAP Camaro to a 5.725-second pass at 248.43 mph to win over the multi-time world champion, capping off an incredible weekend for the young talent.

“This is something I wanted to do with my whole life, and we did it twice in one weekend,” Stavrinos said. “This isn’t even real to me. I really do owe it all to my crew. Without those guys, this wouldn’t happen. I’m just out here having fun.”

Stavrinos also won the Total Seal Pro Mod Showdown, which awarded $10,000 to the driver who put together the best E.T. average over the weekend’s four qualifying rounds.

Stavrinos started his race day as the No. 1 qualifier and defeated Dymtry Samorukov, Kevin Rivenbark and reigning Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series champion Jordan Lazic before meeting Smith in the final round.

Smith took down Jason Scruggs, Billy Banaka and Chip King before falling to Stavrinos in the championship round.

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series returns to action next month at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway on April 25-27 in Charlotte.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. The race is the second of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

PRO MODIFIED:

  1. Mike Stavrinos; 2. Rickie Smith; 3. Jordan Lazic; 4. Chip King; 5. Kevin Rivenbark; 6. Billy Banaka; 7. JR Gray; 8. Khalid alBalooshi; 9. Justin Bond; 10. Derek Menholt; 11. Sidnei Frigo; 12. Ken Quartuccio; 13. Jason Scruggs; 14. Mike Janis; 15. Mike Castellana; 16. Dmitry Samorukov.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Sunday’s final results from the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. The race is the second of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

Pro Modified — Mike Stavrinos, Chevy Camaro, 5.725, 248.43 def. Rickie Smith, Ford Mustang, 5.787, 250.09.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Final round-by-round results from the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, the second of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

PRO MODIFIED:

ROUND ONE — Billy Banaka, Chevy Camaro, 5.783, 247.29 def. Mike Castellana, Camaro, 11.369, 75.47; JR Gray, Camaro, 5.757, 253.85 def. Justin Bond, Camaro, 5.808, 245.36; Rickie Smith, Ford Mustang, 6.187, 233.92 def. Jason Scruggs, Camaro, 9.966, 86.81; Mike Stavrinos, Camaro, No Time Recorded def. Dmitry Samorukov, Chevy Corvette, Foul – Red Light; Jordan Lazic, Camaro, 5.758, 253.14 def. Derek Menholt, Camaro, 5.810, 249.35; Chip King, Dodge Charger, Broke def. Ken Quartuccio, Camaro, Foul – Red Light; Kevin Rivenbark, Mustang, 6.302, 227.96 def. Sidnei Frigo, Camaro, 6.986, 172.54; Khalid alBalooshi, Camaro, 5.796, 250.00 def. Mike Janis, Mustang, 11.182, 91.52;

QUARTERFINALS — Lazic, 5.771, 250.32 def. alBalooshi, 16.210, 47.94; Stavrinos, 5.732, 248.34 def. Rivenbark, 5.782, 248.89; Smith, 5.806, 250.46 def. Banaka, 5.790, 247.11; King, 5.843, 241.37 def. Gray, Foul – Red Light;

SEMIFINALS — Smith, 5.832, 247.43 def. King, 5.966, 217.32; Stavrinos, 5.737, 248.66 def. Lazic, 5.744, 251.20;

FINAL — Stavrinos, 5.725, 248.43 def. Smith, 5.787, 250.09.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Point standings (top 10) following the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, the second of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

Pro Modified

  1. Mike Stavrinos, 234; 2. Rickie Smith, 183; 3. JR Gray, 129; 4. Jason Scruggs, 118; 5. Justin Bond, 90; 6. Billy Banaka, 87; 7. (tie) Jordan Lazic, 84; Derek Menholt, 84; Kevin Rivenbark, 84; 10. Chip King, 82.

LANGDON, LEE & ANDERSON ROLL TO WINS IN FRONT OF CAPACITY CROWD AT 40TH ANNUAL NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

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  • Langdon wins second straight in Phoenix
  • Lee grabs first career FC victory
  • Anderson wins wild PS final

PHOENIX (March 23, 2025) – Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon won for a second straight year at Firebird Motorsports Park on Sunday, powering past Kalitta Motorsports teammate Doug Kalitta in the final round in front of a sellout crowd at the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals.

Paul Lee (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) also won the second of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. It was the second straight sellout this weekend in Phoenix, as fans packed Firebird Motorsports Park.

Langdon put together the quickest run of eliminations in the championship round, going 3.724-seconds at 330.39 mph in his 11,000-horsepower Kalitta Air Careers dragster to get past Kalitta’s 3.770 at 325.53. It was the second straight final round for Langdon to open 2025, as he defeated Scott Palmer, Justin Ashley and Brittany Force earlier in the day before picking up his 20th career win and first this season.

He’s now made the final round in Phoenix three straight years and enjoyed another stellar weekend at the facility, winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday and following it up with Sunday’s victory, also putting him in the points lead.

“Running [Alan Johnson, crew chief] and Doug in the final, we know what they’re capable of, and the run they made in the semi’s [3.76], and the one we made go only going 3.83, we knew we had to step up, so we kind of threw the kitchen sink at it,” Langdon said. ““(Crew chief) Brian Husen has turned this whole team into a bunch of superstars. All the guys have done such a fantastic job and have made no mistakes.

“Brian said, ‘I’m trying to get this thing build low 3.70s and, I was like, ‘OK, I’ll try to be .050-something Tree and it should be a good race, and it was. It’s kind of neat when everything plan comes together, right?”

Kalitta reached the final round for the 120th time in his standout career, as the No. 1 qualifier defeated Travis Shumake and Jasmine Salinas to reach the championship round.

In Funny Car, Paul Lee became the 96th different Funny Car winner in NHRA history on Sunday with his first career victory, defeating reigning world champion Austin Prock with a run of 4.030 at 313.22 in his 11,000-horsepower McLeod/FTI Performance Dodge Charger SRT. It was a remarkable performance from Lee, who defeated a slew of standouts to earn his first career win in the category.

After qualifying fifth, Lee took down Gainesville winner Chad Green, Blake Alexander and Bob Tasca, running an impressive 3.964 at 319.82 to reach the final round. Prock drove into smoke, while Lee made a clean run en route to the victory. It led to a memorable celebration, as Lee continues to make massive strides in the loaded Funny Car ranks.

“Twenty-one years ago was the last time I won a Wally in Englishtown, N.J., at my home track in Top Alcohol Funny Car and I’ve dreaming of someday standing here with a nitro Funny Car Wally,” Lee said. “I love driving a nitro Funny Cars. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do since I was 13 years old. A lot of people don’t realize this is a lifetime of work, it’s not just overnight.

“It’s a special day. We lost Eric Medlin on this day [in 2007], and we have a team prayer every Sunday, and John [Medlen, Eric’s father] leads us and today, he asked for Eric to watch out for us. You know something, our whole pit was calm all day, we just had a feeling that Eric was watching over us. I know it’s a funny feeling. It was just we were calm all day. Nobody was excited. Everybody did their job. It was a long time coming, but it’s well worth it.”

Prock advanced to the final round for the first time this season and the 21st in his career after defeating Buddy Hull, Matt Hagan and John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman.

In one of the wildest Pro Stock final rounds in recent memory, Greg Anderson picked up his second straight Phoenix win when Dallas Glenn went red in the final round. Anderson, the reigning world champ, barely moved off the starting line as his car had its own trouble, lost power and didn’t even make it to half-track.

But it was still a victory for Anderson in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro, as the all-time wins leader in Pro Stock earned his 107th career victory and fourth overall at Firebird Motorsports Park. To reach the final round for the second straight race, Anderson got past Fernando Cuadra Jr., Eric Latino and Aaron Stanfield, setting up the third straight Anderson-Glenn showdown dating back to last year’s NHRA Finals.

This one was easily the strangest, but Anderson will gladly take the win and the points lead after defeating his KB Titan Racing teammate.

“I’m still trying to figure out how the heck I won,” Anderson said. “When you go into a final against Dallas, you know he’s going to be double .00 (reaction time) and you’re just on edge trying to leave the starting line. I saw some sort of flash of light, and I let the clutch out and red-light, but obviously that flash of light was Dallas’s red light coming on first, so he red-lighted before I did under the first or worst.

“My car made it about a foot and it shut right off and now I‘m going to have to sit in front of the grandstands and want to sink underneath the seat, because I just red lighted, and you just threw the race away and I wondered why Dallas didn’t go by me? I reached up and I’m trying to restart the car, and it won’t start. Something went wrong. I don’t know if the ignition blew out on it or what happened, but I red-lighted and somehow Dallas did something worse than I did. So crazy final round, but, like they say, a win is a win.”

Glenn, who won the opener in Gainesville, defeated David Cuadra, Greg Stanfield and No. 1 qualifier Matt Hartford to reach the final round for the 29th time in his career.

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to action March 27-30 with the 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. The race is the second of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

TOP FUEL:

  1. Shawn Langdon; 2. Doug Kalitta; 3. Jasmine Salinas; 4. Brittany Force; 5. Antron Brown; 6. Justin Ashley; 7. Tony Stewart; 8. Josh Hart; 9. Clay Millican; 10. Ida Zetterstrom; 11. Travis Shumake; 12. Scott Palmer; 13. Steven Chrisman; 14. Shawn Reed.

FUNNY CAR:

  1. Paul Lee; 2. Austin Prock; 3. Jack Beckman; 4. Bob Tasca III; 5. Matt Hagan; 6. Blake Alexander; 7. J.R. Todd; 8. Cruz Pedregon; 9. Ron Capps; 10. Jon Capps; 11. Daniel Wilkerson; 12. Alexis DeJoria; 13. Bobby Bode; 14. Chad Green; 15. Dave Richards; 16. Buddy Hull.

PRO STOCK:

  1. Greg Anderson; 2. Dallas Glenn; 3. Matt Hartford; 4. Aaron Stanfield; 5. Eric Latino; 6. Cory Reed; 7. Mason McGaha; 8. Greg Stanfield; 9. Cristian Cuadra; 10. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 11. David Cuadra; 12. Brandon Foster; 13. Erica Enders; 14. Jeg Coughlin; 15. Deric Kramer; 16. Fernando Cuadra Jr..

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Sunday’s final results from the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. The race is the second of 20 in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

Top Fuel — Shawn Langdon, 3.724 seconds, 330.39 mph def. Doug Kalitta, 3.770 seconds, 325.53 mph.

Funny Car — Paul Lee, Dodge Charger, 4.030, 313.22 def. Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 4.507, 240.68.

Pro Stock — Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, Broke def. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, Foul – Red Light.

Competition Eliminator — Jeff Taylor, Spitzer, 6.912, 159.83 def. Paul Mitsos, Chevy Camaro, 21.356, 35.22.

Super Stock — Ryan McClanahan, Chevy Cobalt, 8.284, 161.32 def. Leo Glasbrenner, Chevy Camaro, 9.413, 142.49.

Stock Eliminator — Justin Lamb, Chevy Camaro, 9.618, 135.21 def. Jody Lang, Chevy Malibu Wgn, 12.019, 107.05.

Super Comp — Chad Webber, Dragster, 8.944, 180.91 def. Steve Williams, Dragster, 8.927, 182.62.

Super Gas — Roger Kato, Chevy Camaro, 9.932, 171.60 def. Jerry Denton, Chevy Corvette, 9.826, 157.85.

Top Dragster — Mike Fuqua, Dragster, 7.237, 184.77 def. Mallory Reis, Dragster, 6.495, 203.95.

Pro Modified — Mike Stavrinos, Chevy Camaro, 5.725, 248.43 def. Rickie Smith, Ford Mustang, 5.787, 250.09.

Legends Nitro Funny Car presented by Extreme Steel — Ryan Horan, Chevy Camaro, 4.706, 240.55 def. Bobby Cottrell, Camaro, 4.826, 235.39.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Final round-by-round results from the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, the second of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

TOP FUEL:

ROUND ONE — Tony Stewart, 4.940, 189.84 def. Shawn Reed, 7.961, 64.16; Justin Ashley, 3.805, 327.19 def. Ida Zetterstrom, 3.818, 324.51; Brittany Force, 3.779, 320.89 def. Steven Chrisman, 4.089, 254.90; Doug Kalitta, 3.762, 325.92 def. Travis Shumake, 3.829, 330.88; Shawn Langdon, 3.783, 323.66 def. Scott Palmer, 3.918, 296.57; Antron Brown, 3.770, 329.34 def. Josh Hart, 3.810, 322.27; Jasmine Salinas, 3.779, 328.70 def. Clay Millican, 3.815, 319.98;

QUARTERFINALS — Langdon, 3.841, 311.49 def. Ashley, 4.124, 246.08; Force, 3.793, 328.38 def. Stewart, 5.328, 135.00; Salinas, 3.821, 322.88 def. Brown, 3.870, 314.24; Kalitta, 3.821, 322.27 was unopposed;

SEMIFINALS — Kalitta, 3.767, 317.94 def. Salinas, 3.809, 320.66; Langdon, 3.833, 325.37 def. Force, Broke;

FINAL — Langdon, 3.724, 330.39 def. Kalitta, 3.770, 325.53.

FUNNY CAR:

ROUND ONE — Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.949, 326.16 def. Jon Capps, Dodge Charger, 4.570, 221.96; Jack Beckman, Chevy Camaro, 3.910, 327.66 def. Dave Richards, Mustang, 7.303, 94.31; Austin Prock, Camaro, 3.936, 324.75 def. Buddy Hull, Charger, 14.943, 58.78; Blake Alexander, Charger, 4.003, 306.67 def. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 4.165, 230.61; Paul Lee, Charger, 4.445, 196.22 def. Chad Green, Mustang, 7.219, 92.78; Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.977, 322.34 def. Alexis DeJoria, Charger, Foul – Red Light; Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.987, 324.44 def. Bobby Bode, Mustang, 4.768, 190.62; J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 7.556, 87.55 def. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, Foul – Red Light;

QUARTERFINALS — Prock, 4.010, 311.92 def. Hagan, 4.005, 316.38; Beckman, 3.973, 319.14 def. Pedregon, 10.113, 80.73; Tasca III, 3.979, 325.22 def. Todd, 5.294, 161.63; Lee, 3.964, 319.82 def. Alexander, 4.151, 276.58;

SEMIFINALS — Lee, 4.411, 207.62 def. Tasca III, 5.219, 156.41; Prock, 3.966, 321.19 def. Beckman, 3.979, 321.42;

FINAL — Lee, 4.030, 313.22 def. Prock, 4.507, 240.68.

PRO STOCK:

ROUND ONE — Mason McGaha, Chevy Camaro, 6.907, 207.69 def. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 9.620, 109.58; Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.598, 209.20 def. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.824, 209.39; Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.596, 209.33 def. Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, Foul – Red Light; Cory Reed, Camaro, 6.546, 209.62 def. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 7.075, 205.60; Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.560, 208.71 def. Brandon Foster, Camaro, 6.619, 207.50; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.555, 209.49 def. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 10.798, 85.46; Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.560, 210.57 def. David Cuadra, Camaro, 6.602, 208.71; Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.582, 208.75 def. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.587, 209.79;

QUARTERFINALS — Hartford, 6.588, 208.46 def. M. McGaha, 6.837, 204.48; Glenn, 6.590, 209.95 def. G. Stanfield, 18.127, 58.53; Anderson, 6.616, 209.17 def. E. Latino, 6.594, 209.17; A. Stanfield, 6.589, 208.49 def. Reed, 6.603, 209.10;

SEMIFINALS — Anderson, 6.586, 209.79 def. A. Stanfield, 16.603, 50.14; Glenn, 6.591, 209.79 def. Hartford, 6.586, 208.49;

FINAL — Anderson, Broke def. Glenn, Foul – Red Light.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Point standings (top 10) following the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, the second of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series –

Top Fuel

  1. Shawn Langdon, 219; 2. Antron Brown, 179; 3. Doug Kalitta, 161; 4. Jasmine Salinas, 145; 5. Brittany Force, 118; 6. Tony Stewart, 107; 7. Clay Millican, 89; 8. Justin Ashley, 85; 9. Steve Torrence, 75; 10. Shawn Reed, 66.

Funny Car

  1. Paul Lee, 151; 2. Jack Beckman, 149; 3. Bob Tasca III, 143; 4. Chad Green, 139; 5. Ron Capps, 132; 6. Austin Prock, 127; 7. Matt Hagan, 124; 8. Alexis DeJoria, 107; 9. (tie) Bobby Bode, 87; Cruz Pedregon, 87.

Pro Stock

  1. Greg Anderson, 228; 2. Dallas Glenn, 221; 3. Cory Reed, 129; 4. Matt Hartford, 117; 5. Eric Latino, 109; 6. Mason McGaha, 105; 7. Aaron Stanfield, 104; 8. Jeg Coughlin, 103; 9. Troy Coughlin Jr., 89; 10. Greg Stanfield, 86.

CHEVROLET IN NHRA: Phoenix Race Report Notes & Quotes

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CHEVROLET IN NHRA
2025 NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
CHANDLER, ARIZONA
TEAM CHEVY RACE RECAP | NOTES & QUOTES
MARCH 23, 2025

AUSTIN PROCK RACES TO HIS 21ST CAREER FINAL ROUND IN FUNNY CAR WITH JOHN FORCE RACING AND CHEVROLET
Greg Anderson Captured His 107th Career Pro Stock Win at Chevrolet’s 403rd In The Category Since 1970

Notes:

  • Austin Prock, driver of the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car, raced to his 21st career final round in Funny Car, facing defeat on his 4.507-seconds E.T., 240.68 mph run to Paul Lee. Prock’s runner-up finish is his ninth in the category.
  • John Force Racing Funny Car teammates Prock and Jack Beckman, driver of the PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet, faced off in the semifinals with Prock the victory in a tight drag race to the line. Prock ran a quick 3.966 seconds E.T. at 321.19 mph to Beckman’s 3.979 seconds E.T. at 321.24 mph.
  • Brittany Force, driving the Monster Energy Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster, raced to the Arizona Nationals semifinals, fell to Doug Kalitta after forcing an early end to her day by shutting her off on the line with mechanical issues.
  • Qualifying Saturday evening for the John Force Racing team saw both Force (Top Fuel) and Prock (Funny Car) both qualify No. 2 in their respective categories, with Beckman (Funny Car) qualifying No. 3.
  • Greg Anderson, driving the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet SS Pro Stock machine, captured Chevrolet’s 403rd win in the category in what was a memorable final race versus his KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn. Glenn, double stepping with a red light on the start, with Anderson taking the win after his car faced issues on the start simultaneously. Anderson’s win is his 107th career victory in Pro Stock.
  • Matt Hartford, driving for KB Titan Racing, raced to the Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier in his Total Seal Piston Rings Chevy SS Pro Stock with his run of 6.509 seconds E.T. at 208.20 mph.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING:

AUSTIN PROCK, DRIVER OF THE CORNWELL TOOLS CHEVROLET SS FUNNY CAR FOR JOHN FORCE RACING:

On racing his teammate Jack Beckman in the semifinals…

“These John Force Racing hot rods are bad to the bone right now. These are the two best cars in the category and that was one hell of a show for the race fans. Excited to go to the final round. Today, we’re racing in memory of Bernie Fedderly this weekend and today’s the anniversary of Eric Medlen’s passing. There’s a lot on the line today, and that 300th is definitely up there.”

JACK BECKMAN, DRIVER OF THE PEAK ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT CHEVROLET SS FUNNY CAR FOR JOHN FORCE RACING:

“We just got beat by the better driver and the better team on that run. Not going to hold our heads down; that PEAK Chevy was fantastic. Like Austin (Prock) said, this one’s for Bernie Fedderly and Austin’s got a shot of getting win No. 300 for John Force Funny Car drivers and I will be standing on the starting line. If NHRA would let me push on his Funny Car, I would.”

JOHN “JC” COLLINS, CO-CREW CHIEF FOR BRITTANY FORCE AT JOHN FORCE RACING:

On shutting off early on the start line…

“Just looked like something failed in the valve cover on the burnout. It was leaking a little bit of oil, and we didn’t want to take a chance running the car.”

GREG ANDERSON, DRIVER OF THE HENDRICKCARS.COM CHEVROLET SS PRO STOCK FOR KB TITAN RACING:

“You know they say there’s no such thing as an ugly win. That was an ugly win. But you know what? A win is a win is a win. I’ve never won that way in my life, but you know what? I’ll take it. Dallas (Glenn) is one hell of a tough competitor. We’ve got one hell of a race team in the KB Titan Racing team. The way they all jumped in on my car in the second round when it wouldn’t start. We basically had a throttle hung almost wide open and they got ‘er done. We got her staged and got her done. Very proud of the guys. It’s a big day for Hendrick Cars. Kyle Larson won today, so I felt like if I didn’t get the job done, I’d drop the ball, but I didn’t drop the ball, so Mr. (Hendrick) is having a big night tonight.”

Can you clarify if the car died, or did you cut it off (on the final run)?

“The car actually died. It made it one foot and shut right off. I was dead in the water. Absolutely my lucky day without a doubt. Thanking my lucky stars.”

UP NEXT:

The third round of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season takes place March 28-30 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals air live on Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Coverage airs throughout the weekend with NHRA on FOX and NHRA.tv, streaming available via AppleTV, Android TV, and Roku devices.

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LANGDON REPEATS AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS FOR 20TH CAREER WIN

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Toyota makes 45th consecutive final round

CHANDLER, Ariz. (March 23, 2025) – After finishing runner up at Gainesville Raceway two weeks ago, Shawn Langdon bounced back to capture his first win of the 2025 NHRA season and a repeat at Firebird Motorsports Park. Langdon had to defeat his teammate, Doug Kalitta, to capture the Top Fuel Wally Trophy on Sunday. The victory by Langdon is the 20th of his career, as well as the second straight Top Fuel triumph for Toyota to begin 2025 after Antron Brown’s win in Gainesville.

Toyota has now also reached 45 consecutive NHRA event final rounds in either Top Fuel and/or Funny Car with the finals appearances by Langdon and Kalitta.

In Funny Car, J.R. Todd went the farthest of the GR Supra Funny Car group, advancing to the second round but no further. Bobby Bode fell in the first round, as did Ron Capps after his car body exploded and blew off his chassis, followed by contact with the wall. Capps was awake and alert and climbed out of his NAPA Auto Care GR Supra Funny Car under his own power.

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is right back in action this weekend at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip next weekend.

Toyota Post-Race Recap
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
Firebird Motorsports Park
NHRA Arizona Nationals
Race 2 of 20

TOYOTA TOP FUEL FINISHING POSITIONS 

NameCarFinal ResultRound-by-Round
Shawn LangdonKalitta Air Careers Toyota Top Fuel DragsterWinnerW (3.783) v. S. Palmer (3.918) W (3.841) v. J. Ashley (4.124) W (3.833) v. B. Force (No Time) W (3.724) v. D. Kalitta (3.770)
Doug KalittaSealmaster Toyota Top Fuel DragsterFinalistW (3.762) v. T. Shumake (3.829) W (3.821) v. Bye W (3.767) v. J. Salinas (3.809) L (3.770) v. S. Langdon (3.724)
Antron BrownMatco Tools Toyota Top Fuel DragsterSecond RoundW (3.770) v. J. Hart (3.810) L (3.870) v. J. Salinas (3.821)
Justin AshleySCAG Power Equipment Toyota Top Fuel DragsterSecond RoundW (3.805) v. I. Zetterstrom (3.818) L (4.124) v. S. Langdon (3.841)

TOYOTA FUNNY CAR FINISHING POSITIONS 

NameCarFinal ResultRound-by-Round
J.R. ToddDHL Toyota GR Supra Funny CarSecond RoundW (7.556) v. D. Wilkerson (Red Light) L (5.294) v. B. Tasca III (3.979)
Ron CappsNAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra Funny CarFirst RoundL (4.003) v. B. Alexander (4.165)
Bobby BodeDC Motorsports Toyota GR Supra Funny CarFirst RoundL (4.768) v. M. Hagan (3.987)

*= Non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

SHAWN LANGDON, Kalitta Air Careers Toyota Top Fuel Dragster, Kalitta Motorsports

TF Final Result: Winner

Why were you the Kalitta Motorsports Dragster that won today?

“Brian (Husen, crew chief) and the team. I’ve been saying all along, Brian has turned this team into a bunch of superstars. All the credit to him. All the guys have done such a fantastic job. No mistakes, gave me such a great race car today. Knew going into the final, you’re running A.J. (Alan Johnson, crew chief, Doug Kalitta) and Doug (Kalitta). What are you going to do? You have to throw down and Brian said ‘we have to get this thing to go a low 3.70,’ and that’s what we did. We called our shot a little bit. Proud of the guys, everybody at Kalitta Air Careers. Toyota. It’s a win-win for Connie Kalitta (team owner). Most importantly, we put a smile on his face.”

RON CAPPS, NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, Ron Capps Motorsports

FC Final Result: First Round

Take us through what happened there in that incident.

“We saw (Austin) Prock in front of us go 3.93 and Guido (Dean Antonelli, Capps’ crew chief) set us up to go 3.92, 3.93 and, (I) hit the gas, didn’t see Blake (Alexander), was running great like yesterday in the final round (of qualifying) and just happened so fast. To me in the car, it just smoked the tires a little bit and then, kaboom. Was much like Seattle last year in the sense that when the fire first happened, it was a convertible but there was a lot of fire in my face, and I was just trying to settle it down. Kind of bouncing around and then it wanted to go left. I was seeing John Force’s accident. We were the car behind him last year, we had a great view of it unfortunately, but it was weird, I didn’t have much steering, (it) was a hard left. I knew I was still traveling fast, so in my head, I knew it was not going to be good and I’m just picturing Force’s accident as I’m heading to the wall and just braced. I didn’t expect to be awake after hitting the wall and just braced the best you can. I hit the wall and then, I was still awake and there was still some fire, but I was like, ‘wow!’ Knew it hit, but got on the brakes and the shoots were already out. First off, NHRA safety did its job. Just watched the replay and the shoots were out like they should be. They said it pushed the wall back and they needed to repair it before the next cars went, and that’s a tribute to PBRC chassis, first off, but Guido (pause), one of the reasons I love Guido is he is over the top, not just with the car, but is safety-conscious with the car. So in this sense, we just had me fitted for a new seat and they put new head pads in. I wanted to get out of the car and thank John Force because unfortunately, Eric Medlen started this when we lost Eric, but John’s life was spared with (the safety improvements since) Eric’s accident. And then you fast forward, John’s life was probably spared a second time because of a previous accident and I for sure walked away from mine because of Force’s. Thankfully, we and NHRA have learned from the bad stuff that has happened. I’m interested to find out the G-Forces and speed I hit at, but thankfully, everyone’s been on top of safety. We’ll figure it out. Last year, we broke the brand-new car when it crashed and we went to the backup which almost won the race and a previous championship but now, we have a backup car that’s just as good as the first. Thankful we have such great partners with NAPA and Toyota and the guys will be ready for Pomona.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships. 

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 31 electrified options.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Workmanlike Day for TeamSLR at Road Atlanta

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Tristan McKee Fifth Overall, Barry Boes Rebounds for Pro-Am Podium;
For M1 Racecars, Mike Skeen Seventh Overall, Jared Odrick Fourth in Pro-Am;
Early Incident Ruins Bid for Georgia Driver Rob Clifton

Overview:

Date: March 23, 2025
Event: Mission Foods Road Atlanta SpeedTour (Round 2 of 12)
Series: Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli
Division: Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series
Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Layout: 3.54-mile, 12-turn road course
Format: 40 laps or 75 minutes
Weather: Sunny, mid-70s
TA2 Winner: Thomas Annunziata of Nitro Motorsports

TeamSLR:

● Tristan McKee – Started 11th, Finished 5th (Running, completed 40/40 laps)
● Barry Boes – Started 13th, Finished 11th (Running, completed 40/40 laps)
● Rob Clifton – Started 17th, Finished 28th (Accident, completed 9/40 laps)

M1 Racecars:

● Mike Skeen – Started 8th, Finished 7th (Running, completed 40/40 laps)
● Jared Odrick – Started 20th, Finished 15th (Running, completed 40/40 laps)

Noteworthy:

● The 14-year-old McKee made just his fourth career TA2 start Sunday, following up his seventh-place finish in this year’s season-opening race at Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway. The Chevrolet development driver’s TA2 debut last October at Virginia International Raceway in Alton resulted in a fourth-place finish, just .7 of a second off the final step of the podium.

● TeamSLR’s Boes fought back from two separate incidents to salvage a runner-up finish in the Pro-Am Challenge class for the second race in a row. The 2024 Pro-Am Challenge champion was the class runner-up at Sebring last month.

Tristan Mckee, Driver, No. 28 Spire Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro:

“We struggled a little bit with driver stuff in practice – new track, tough track – but I think we got a lot better during the race. We went from 11th or so to sixth, so it was a pretty decent day. We’ve got a little bit more work to do. I think overall it was good for what we had, so going from 11th to sixth like that was pretty fun, passing all those cars. So I’ve just got to thank all my guys, TeamSLR, Spire, Gainbridge, Chevy, Curt Kallberg’s engine program, everyone who helps us get here and make the car go ’round. We’ve just got a little bit of work to do, so we’ll get there for the next one.”

Barry Boes, Driver No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro:

“It was a fantastic, fun race. All of us at the front of the Pro-Am pack got dirty at one point or another, some of us multiple times, going off and kicking up the red clay. Keith (Prociuk, Pro-Am polesitter and class winner) got taken out on a restart, so he got behind me for a while and we were all going good. Then I got taken out and Keith got by me, and then I got hit again and fell a spot off the podium. I promised myself I would do anything possible to make the best of my day, so here we are on the podium behind Keith. Keith, I think last season he maybe did a little bit of mental reset and said, ‘I’ve got to give it a hundred percent.’ And he’s out there giving it a hundred percent and we’re all very evenly matched. It’s super fun to race with him, and I couldn’t get beat by a nicer guy.”

Rob Clifton, Driver, No. 8 Clifton Construction/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro:

“The M1 car was good. It’s a heavier car in the race compared to qualifying, when the car is light and where you want it to be. But after learning that and settling in, we were running the laps and started to feel pretty good about things, passing some guys, just nice race craft. Then, coming out of seven, it pushed really hard. I came back and tried to clutch it to make up some time, and for some reason couldn’t get the car to get out of first gear, so I just kind of started drifting back and forth. By the time I was clutching in, it shifted all the way around and I just kind of got T-boned. But overall it was a fun weekend. Hate the way it finished, but really felt like I could’ve been on the podium in Pro-Am, so we’ll have to come back and try it again.”

Next Up:

The Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series heads west for rounds three and four of the 2025 campaign for back-to-back weekends at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, April 24-26, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, May 2-3. The Sonoma SpeedTour kicks off with a pair of TA2 test sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 4:05 p.m. PDT Friday, April 24. Official TA2 practice takes place at 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 25, followed by qualifying at 3:40 p.m. The 40-lap, 75-minute race goes green at 12:40 p.m. Saturday (April 26) with live streaming video provided by new series partner Speed Sport 1, simulcast with coverage on the Trans Am channel on YouTube.

About TeamSLR:

TeamSLR (Scott Lagasse Racing) competes fulltime in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series in a multifaceted effort that includes dedicated entries in the TA2 division, customer programs, driver coaching and car construction. Its history dates back to 1985 and covers a wide spectrum of motorsports, including NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA, ARCA and ASA. TeamSLR is a family-owned organization run by Scott Lagasse Sr., and Scott Lagasse Jr., The father-and-son duo have combined to win more than 120 races and seven championships across a variety of series and styles of racecars, from paved ovals to road courses to dirt tracks. For more information, please visit us online at www.TeamSLR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram and on LinkedIn.

U.S. Army Hero to Compete in the Inaugural SRO McLaren Trophy America Championship

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American hero Jason Guzman embarks on a new chapter in pro motorsports having served his country with distinction through multiple deployments.

Knoxville, Tennessee – March 24th – Retired U.S. Army veteran SFC, Jason Guzman will be competing for Aero-B and Skip Barber Racing in the inaugural SRO McLaren Trophy America Championship, starting with a debut outing at the Sonoma Raceway on March 28th – 30th.

Established in Europe for the 2023 season, McLaren Trophy is designed to challenge serious race drivers in 50-minute races with pitstops for driver changes. Designed for the 577BHP V6 twin-turbo, carbon-fibre chassis Artura Trophy race car, the championship is also open to drivers of the older 570S Trophy.

The new McLaren Trophy America championship will get underway in late March 2025 at the Sonoma Raceway in Northern California, with all rounds supporting Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS. From here the championship heads to the iconic Circuit of the Americas, which has hosted the US Grand Prix for over a decade.

The midpoint of the new championship will be at Virginia International Raceway in July, ahead of an August round at the challenging Road America circuit. The inaugural McLaren Trophy America season will finish in style at the Indianapolis Road circuit in October.

Born in New Jersey to a Puerto Rican family and raised in Morovis, Puerto Rico, Guzman began his motorsports journey as a High-Performance Driver Education (HPDE) instructor. Over the years, he competed in SCCA Nationals, securing multiple time trial victories. While his passion was focused on breaking lap records at Road Atlanta with Global Time Attack, Jason had even bigger aspirations beyond his military career.

After retiring from the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Jason played a pivotal role in the development of Flatrock Motorclub in Tennessee in 2022. There, he managed day-to-day operations and leveraged his extensive military-grade technological expertise to single-handedly install the track’s race control, digital marshaling system and Racing Simulation Technology.

In 2025, Jason returned to his true passion—racing and coaching gentleman drivers. He has now joined Aero-B and Skip Barber Racing to compete in the 2025 SRO McLaren Trophy Series, making his lifelong dream a reality. As a dedicated instructor, Jason has always prioritized safety, driver development, and performance, ensuring his students gain confidence in a controlled environment while still having fun.

All McLaren Trophy races will be live streamed on the McLaren Automotive YouTube channel, with more than 250,000 fans regularly viewing the races.

To find out more about Aero-B and Skip Barber Racing please go to: https://www.skipbarber.com/

To find out more about the SRO McLaren Trophy Series, please click HERE.

Tips for Navigating Slots Winner All App Options

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Thinking about making the most of your time with the Slots Winner All app but not quite sure how to find your way around it? 

Want to know where to find all the features, rewards, and games without wasting time looking? 

You’re not the only one. The Slots Winner All app is filled with exciting features, colorful games, and plenty of options to explore. Knowing where everything is and how to use it helps make the experience smoother and way more enjoyable. 

This guide will walk you through helpful tips to make navigating the app feel simple and natural, even if you’re just getting started.

Getting Comfortable with the Main Screen

When you first open the app, you’ll land on the main home screen. It’s colorful, filled with moving parts, and gives you a quick view of your current balance, level, and rewards. At the top, you’ll usually see your coin total and any available bonuses or events. This part of the screen keeps you informed without needing to open multiple menus.

Using the Navigation Menu

The app includes a simple navigation menu, usually placed either along the bottom or one side of the screen. This menu gives you quick access to major sections of the app, like your profile, reward center, game library, settings, and store. These areas are where most of your options live.

Exploring the Game Library

One of the best parts of the Slot gacor hari ini is the wide selection of slot games. These are usually found on the main screen or through a game icon in the navigation menu. The app displays the games in rows or a scrollable grid, making it easy to browse through different themes and types.

Adjusting Game Settings Before You Spin

Inside each game, there are a few options worth knowing before you start spinning. At the bottom of the game screen, you’ll see your bet amount, a spin button, and maybe an auto-spin option. You can adjust your bet using plus or minus signs or a slider, depending on the app version.

Keeping Track of Coins and Bonuses

At nearly every point in the app, your coin balance is visible. Whether you’re browsing games, playing slots, or collecting rewards, you’ll always know how many coins you have. This makes it easy to manage your playtime and know when it’s time to claim bonuses or participate in events.

Visiting the Coin Store for Extras

If you’re ever low on coins or just want to explore premium options, the coin store is easy to find. Usually marked with a shopping cart or plus icon, it opens a section with coin bundles, bonus offers, and sometimes limited-time deals. The store is arranged simply, with each package clearly labelled.

Checking the Daily Bonus Section

A key tip is to always visit the daily bonus area. This section gives out free rewards just for logging in, and it often builds up over a weekly calendar. The longer your streak, the bigger the prizes become. Tapping this area first thing when you open the app is a good habit that many players enjoy.

Joining Special Events and Time-Limited Games

The app regularly introduces themed events or special slot games for holidays and promotions. These are usually announced with banners on the home screen or through pop-ups when you log in. These events give extra rewards for completing certain tasks or playing selected games.

Visiting Your Profile for Stats and Progress

Your profile area is where you can track your experience in the app. It shows your level, number of games played, and any achievements you’ve unlocked. This area is useful if you like seeing how far you’ve come and what milestones you’ve hit.

Staying Updated With App Notifications

The app occasionally sends updates through small banners or alert icons. These can include messages about new games, bonus offers, or version updates. Tapping these notifications usually takes you directly to the offer or the new feature being announced.

Using Search and Filters for Faster Access

Some versions of the app offer a search bar or filter tool to help you find games quickly. If you know the name of a slot or the type of theme you want, just type it in and tap to go directly to the game. Filters might include categories like new, jackpot, seasonal, or most played.

Final Thoughts

Navigating the Slots Winner All app is a smooth experience once you get to know where everything is. From your home screen to the game list, reward center, and profile settings, every part of the app is designed to be simple and enjoyable. The more you explore, the more rewarding it becomes. Whether you’re spinning for a few minutes or checking in for your daily rewards, understanding how to move through the app helps you enjoy it to the fullest.

Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report – Homestead-Miami

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Straight Talk Wireless 400 – Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead, Fla. – March 23, 2025

AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 MENARDS/DURACELL FORD MUSTANG

START: 8TH STAGE 1: 5TH STAGE 2: 7TH FINISH: 19TH POINTS: 21ST
RACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric showed strong pace and versatility throughout the early goings of Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400, ultimately bringing the No. 2 Menards/Duracell Ford Mustang home in 19th place after a speeding penalty forced him to rally from the rear of the field in the final stage. Cindric made his first trip to pit road on Lap 33 for four tires and fuel. A caution on Lap 70 found the No. 2 team in 12th, with Cindric noting the car was too tight to run the higher lanes. He pitted again for four tires and fuel before a five-lap dash to the end of Stage 1, where he charged to a fifth-place finish, earning six stage points. Kicking off Stage 2 from fifth, Cindric made a green-flag pit stop on Lap 121 for four tires and fuel with just over 40 laps remaining in the segment. He maintained solid short-run speed and felt good about his adaptability through different lines. He wrapped up the stage in seventh and pitted again under caution for service. The 26-year-old driver restarted the final stage in sixth, but radioed that he needed to be freer with 62 laps remaining in the race. A caution on Lap 207 found the No. 2 Ford in ninth, but Cindric reported the car was the tightest it had been all day. After pitting for tires and fuel, the team was assessed a speeding penalty, sending Cindric to the rear for the restart. He worked his way back through the field to finish 19th.

CINDRIC’S THOUGHTS: “I feel like it was one of my best Homestead Cup races. Without the speeding penalty it could’ve been a really awesome points day. I thought we had a lot of versatility in our Menards/Duracell Ford Mustang. I thought it was important for keeping track position. My No. 2 guys did a really solid job on pit road today. We had a lot of the right pieces to execute, and I dropped the ball on my end on the pit road speed; a hundredth of a mile per hour, so that stings. A little to clean up, but proud of the effort.”

RYAN BLANEY No. 12 DENT WIZARD FORD MUSTANG

START: 6TH STAGE 1: 1ST STAGE 2: 3RD FINISH: 36TH POINTS: 10TH
RACE RUNDOWN: Despite leading a race-high 124 laps Sunday, Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 team fell victim to an engine failure while running third with 60 laps to go, resulting in a 36th-place finish. The Dent Wizard Ford Mustang was the class of the field for the first two stages at Homestead-Miami as Blaney commanded the opening 80-lap segment to pick up his second stage win of the season in Stage 1. After taking the restart from the outside of row two, Blaney quickly regained the lead less than 10 laps into the run before hitting pit road on lap 118 during the green flag pit cycle. As Blaney made his way through lapped traffic with under 15 laps remaining in Stage 2, the Nos. 24 and 11 began to close in on the lead to set up a battle for the stage win, culminating in a third-place result for the Dent Wizard Ford. Blaney took the green flag for the final stage from eighth before moving his way into a three-car race for the lead with the Nos. 23 and 5 as the final green flag pit cycle closed in, but as he came off of turn four with 60 laps to go, a plume of smoke came billowing out of the No. 12 Ford, signaling the end of the afternoon due to an engine failure.

BLANEY’S THOUGHTS: “I didn’t have any warning. It just laid over when I got back to wide-open down the front and that was all she wrote. It just stinks. We had a really fast Dent Wizard Ford Mustang. We led a lot of laps. We lost a little bit of track position there with some stuff on pit road, but got back to third and it was a great race between me and Bubba [Wallace] and [Kyle] Larson. I’m sure Denny [Hamlin] was going to get back into it. It was going to be a heck of a battle the last 60 laps or so, but it just didn’t really work out for us. We’ll continue to keep fighting. I appreciate the 12 guys for just giving me a hot rod. It was an incredibly, incredibly fast race car today. We’ll keep our heads up. It’s just one of those things where it’s not really going our way right now, but the good news is we’re bringing fast cars and that’s all you can ask for.”

JOEY LOGANO No. 22 SHELL-PENNZOIL FORD MUSTANG

START: 12TH STAGE 1: 10TH STAGE 2: 29TH FINISH: 14TH POINTS: 11TH
RACE RUNDOWN: Joey Logano came away with a 14th-place finish Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway as the No. 22 team rallied back from a lap down in Stage 2 to pick up a top-15 result. Logano took the green flag from 12th and worked his way into the top-10 during the opening run before starting the first green flag pit cycle of the 400-mile event on lap 32. The Shell-Pennzoil Ford cycled back into the 10th spot during the ensuing run and maintained the position through the end of Stage 1. As Logano was exiting his pit stall following a four tire stop during the stage caution, the No. 21 made contact with the right front of the No. 22, sending him spinning towards the inside wall of pit road. The No. 22 assessed the damage immediately after as Logano drove back to his stall before an additional stop prior to the restart saw him take the green flag from the tail end of the field. Due to his track position, Logano was forced to stretch the ensuing run longer than the leaders, resulting in losing a lap after hitting pit road on lap 127. Logano ultimately fought his way into the free pass position by the end of the second segment and rejoined the lead lap prior to restarting the final stage. Logano worked his way back into the top-15 with under 50 laps remaining before taking the checkered flag 14th to cap off the afternoon.

LOGANO’S THOUGHTS: “A hard-fought day for us – especially after having to work our way back from going down a lap in the second stage. It felt like we had top-10 speed once we got back into a rhythm towards the end of Stage 2 but just didn’t have enough laps left to make back the track position down the stretch.”

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the paperclip at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, March 30. Live coverage of Sunday’s race begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on FS1 with in-car camera angles available all race long through MAX Driver Cam.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY RACE RECAP

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. (March 23, 2025) – The NASCAR Cup Series visited South Florida and the Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 on Sunday, March 23. In qualifying, John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 42 Pye-Barker Toyota Camry XSE delivered LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s third straight top 10 starting position with a seventh-place result. Teammate Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota Camry XSE lined up 28th on the grid. Hendrick Motorsports’ Alex Bowman led the field to the green flag on Sunday and it was Kyle Larson who was victorious at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Below is a look at how each of the LEGACY MOTOR CLUB entries fared.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK NO. 42 PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY TOYOTA CAMRY XSE RACE RECAP:

START: 7TH | FINISH: 23RD | POINTS: 18TH
A strong practice and qualifying effort on Saturday secured the No. 42 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety team a seventh-place starting position in the front half of the field for Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

In the opening stage, Nemechek and his No. 42 Pye-Barker Toyota Camry XSE struggled with a tight-handling race car. As a result, the North Carolina native slipped as far back as 24th in the running order. Just as the race leader was closing in to put Nemechek a lap down, the first caution of the day waved, bunching up the 37-car field. This gave the Pye-Barker pit crew a chance to go to work on the car’s handling. Crew chief Travis Mack made adjustments to add more grip, helping Nemechek finish Stage 1 in 21st.

During the stage break, the LEGACY MC pit crew delivered a flawless four-tire and fuel stop in just 8.86 seconds—their fastest pit stop in competition—gaining Nemechek five positions on the track.

Stage 2 ran caution-free, giving teams no opportunity for mid-stage adjustments. Nemechek continued to battle a tight-handling car on the short runs, but during the long green-flag stretch, the balance began to improve. He maintained his position and crossed the line 21st at the end of the stage. During the next pit stop, the Pye-Barker crew executed with even greater precision, lowering their time to 8.68 seconds. Their speed on pit road gained Nemechek several spots, allowing him to restart 16th for the final stage.

With 60 laps to go, the caution flag flew for the No. 12 car, which suffered a motor failure. During the ensuing pit stop, Mack opted for a longer stop to make adjustments to the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE and repair some cosmetic damage to the hood. Though Nemechek dropped to 28th, he was able to make up several positions on the restart. However, he quickly radioed the crew, reporting that he was still struggling with a lack of grip. The race would remain green for the rest of the race. Nemechek and the No. Pye-Barker team battled for a 23rd- place finish.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTABLE:
“We had a challenging day. We qualified well this weekend, but the race didn’t go as planned. The handling was off—we struggled with both tight and loose conditions, as well as in traffic. Overall, it was a tough race for us and the No. 42 team. Finishing 23rd wasn’t what we hoped for, but considering last year’s result, it wasn’t terrible. We’re always striving for more, so it’s back to the drawing board.”

ERIK JONES NO. 43 FAMILY DOLLAR TOYOTA CAMRY XSE RACE RECAP:

START: 28TH | FINISH: 15TH | POINTS: 23RD

Erik Jones started the 400-mile events at Homestead Miami Speedway from the 28th position. Due to the team working on the No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota to repair the hole in the floorboard which happened during practice on Saturday, the team had to drop to the back of the field to start the race. On Lap 10, Jones reported the No. 43 was tight, especially on exit of the corner. Crew chief Ben Beshore said they would loosen the Toyota at the pit stop as Jones passed cars to the 30th position on Lap 20. As the run wore on Jones said the car freed up a little and was in 16th by the time the pit cycle started. He brought the car to pit road on Lap 36 for tires and fuel. Jones, while running 25th was passed by the leader with 18 laps remaining in the stage and would get the free pass when a caution came out on Lap 70. Jones pitted for scuffed tires and fuel when pit road opened and finished Stage 1 in 24th place.

Stage 2 started with Jones and the No. 43 team running in 22nd. It proved challenging as Jones said he was ‘stuck’ and so the team made an adjustment on Lap 124. Midway through the stage Jones said the car was much better and was running 25th. Jones made it up to 22nd but got loose at the very end of the run so he finished Stage 2 in 23rd. With 100 laps remaining Jones brought the No. 43 to the attention of the pit crew for four tires and fuel.

Jones started Stage 3 from the 20th position. With 67 laps remaining Jones radioed to Beshore the car was “really good” and the team said there would be 15 laps before the next pit stop. Jones pitted from 19th position under caution on Lap 212 for four tires and fuel, no adjustments. Jones was happy with the car restarting 18th on Lap 216.

In the closing laps, Jones continued his forward march as he was in 16th place with 25 to go. He was quiet on the radio as the No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota handled well. He passed competitor Chase Elliott with 21 to go to take away 15th position. With 15 to go Jones passed Joey Logano for 14th. In the final ten laps Jones jockeyed for position but would have to settle for 15th on the day.

ERIK JONES QUOTABLE:
“I wish it would have been a 500-mile race; I’m kind of a ‘long run’ guy. It was a good effort today by the entire LEGACY MOTOR CLUB team, we never gave up and are making gains.”

NEXT UP: The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville, Va., to the track known as the “Paperclip”, Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400 on Sunday, March 30. The race will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, MAX, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90 at 3:00 p.m. ET

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, “The King”, serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.

Kaulig Racing Race Recap | 2025 Straight Talk Wireless 400

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No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1

Start: 10th
Stage 1 Finish: Seventh
Stage 2 Finish: 13th
Finish: Seventh

Allmendinger reported early in the race that his Action Industries Chevy was building tight and the handling was worse in traffic. He drove up to eighth position before coming to pit road on lap 33 for a scheduled green flag pit stop. When the caution came out on lap 70, Allmendinger was in eighth place, telling crew chief, Trent Owens, the overall balance was not bad, but he was battling a brake shake. The team came to pit road for four fresh tires to give Allmendinger to run for stage points. Allmendinger restarted in sixth place for the second stage and continued battling handling issues. He reported he lost overall grip and the car was bouncing over to the right rear. The team made a left rear adjustment at the stage break to help Allmendinger with the handling of his Chevy going into the final stage. Allmendinger was happy with the adjustments and went on to battle inside the top 10, quiet in the radio, for the remainder of the race.

“I was able figure out enough lines to make speed and do different things where certain guys just rip the fence to keep the momentum up. We just didn’t quite have enough there in the longer run. In general, I was really happy there. We fought hard, lost a little bit in the second stage but Trent Owens and the team worked hard to get it back and be very competitive.” – AJ Allmendinger

No. 10 Sea Best Camaro ZL1

Start: 34th
Stage 1 Finish: 25th
Stage 2 Finish: 24th
Finish: 27th

Ty Dillon started Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway from the 34th position. Focused on moving forward, the team was able to move inside the top 25 by the end of stage 1. Continuing to run inside the top 25, Dillon and the team were making progress for a top-20 finish late in stage three before a tire vibration forced the team down pit road for an unscheduled stop. The untimely pit stop dropped Dillon off the lead lap and the team was scored with a 27th-place finish.

“We got better and better all day. We were probably going to run around 20th. I thought I had a tire going down and it was vibrating really bad with 15 to go. I didn’t think it would make it to the end, so I came down pit road and hurt our day, hurt our result. But we improved all race, so that’s the positive. We just need to improve our Saturday’s and we’ll be even stronger.” – Ty Dillon  
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 23 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries, with a part-time fourth entry at select events. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

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