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Kaulig Racing Race Recap | YellaWood 500

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No. 10 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Camaro ZL1

Start: 29th
Stage 1 Finish: 32nd
Stage 2 Finish: 26th
Finish: 20th

For the final superspeedway race of the 2025 season, Ty Dillon and the No. 10 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet team started the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway from the 29th position. With a fast Chevrolet, Dillon quickly maneuvered his was in to the top 20. Managing the draft and lane selection, Dillon was able to stay out of trouble, lead two laps midway through the race and with routine stops throughout the event, crossed the finish line in 20th following an overtime finish.

 
No. 16 Black’s Tire Service Camaro ZL1

Start: 34th
Stage 1 Finish: 35th
Stage 2 Finish: 35th
Finish: 37th

AJ Allmendinger qualified 34th for the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. To start off the race, Allmendinger maintained position in the back of the pack to avoid getting caught up in a potential wreck. As the No. 16 got closer to making their first fuel only pit stop of the day, Allmendinger made his way to the bottom lane, coming to pit road on lap 46, one lap sooner than they had originally planned. The team fueled the car and crew chief, Trent Owens, assured the team the strategy would still play out. Once pit stops cycled through, Allmendinger was leading the top lane of the pack, eventually leading the field by managing pushes from both the top and bottom lane. On lap 52, Allmendinger was running the bottom lane when he was hit by a competitor from the top lane, sending him into the outside wall. This wreck ended the day for the No. 16 team and Allmendinger was scored in 37th-place.

“I feel alright, it just knocked the air out of me. As I stopped, it felt like the car was catching on fire, so I got out and tried to get my breath back. I feel OK now, probably just going to be sore from a hard hit for the whole body. I am proud of this No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet team. We got it up front there. You get to the front and hope that maybe you’ll run to the end of the stage. I think we were leading there. Joey [Logano] was doing a really good job of pushing me in the right areas. I felt like we could kind of direct both lines. Obviously, Noah [Gragson] was next to me, and it looked like Noah got turned getting into the corner and it turned me straight into the fence. It’s disappointing, but it’s part of this racing. At least we were up front a little bit there. You always expect the worst here (at Talladega Superspeedway) and hope for the best, but today we got the worst.” – AJ Allmendinger
 
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 27 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. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

CHEVROLET NCS AT TALLADEGA 2: Post-Race Report

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Barry Albert
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NASCAR Cup Series
Talladega Superspeedway
Round of Eight: Race Two
Team Chevy Post-Race Report
October 19, 2025

Hocevar Leads Chevrolet with Top-10 Finish at Talladega Superspeedway

  • In an overtime finish, it was Carson Hocevar that led Chevrolet with a sixth-place finish in the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway – earning is ninth top-10 result of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.
  • In his 400th career NASCAR Cup Series start, Kyle Larson was in contention for his first superspeedway win when he fell just short on fuel on the final lap – ultimately resulting in a 26th-place finish. Leaning on a strong points cushion heading into the weekend, the 33-year-old Elk Grove, California, native will enter the Round of Eight elimination race ranked fourth in the playoff standings and 36-points above the cutline as the Team Chevy driver continues his pursuit for his second career championship in NASCAR’s premier series.
  • Looking for a playoff upset, Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell topped Saturday’s qualifying session to earn the pole position for today’s 188-lap race. Electing the outside lane to take the green flag, McDowell edged out the field to lead the first lap of the race as a third lane quickly developed. Leading the bottom lane was Kyle Busch, who found the top position by Lap Four as a tight battle ensued among the leaders. In typical speedway fashion, there was a shuffle throughout the top of the leaderboard, but with fellow Team Chevy driver, Shane van Gisbergen, in tow, Busch took over the top position once again by Lap 17. Sitting in lead, Busch was among the group to hit pit road at Lap 45 for a 4.8-second fuel-only stop, but a pit road speeding penalty forced the No. 8 Chevrolet back to pit road for a pass through penalty. Once the first green-flag pit cycle was complete, calamity ensued in the closing laps that ended in a multi-car accident at the front of the pack. Among those collected included Team Chevy playoff contender, Chase Elliott, with the damage ultimately taking the No. 9 team out of contention for the remainder of the race.
  • Despite a setback in running position after a late-stage pit road penalty, Kyle Busch quickly found his way back to the front for much of the next 60-lap run – ending Stage Two with a combined 26-laps led (second-most of the race at the conclusion of the stage). Team Chevy playoff drivers, Kyle Larson and William Byron, made their presence known in the second stage – collecting second- and fourth-place points, respectively.

Team Chevy Unofficial Top-10 Results
Pos. Driver

6th – Carson Hocevar

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 34 NASCAR Cup Series races complete:

Wins: 14
Poles: 12
Top-Fives: 61
Top 10s: 136
Stage Wins: 25

UP NEXT: The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of Eight will conclude at Martinsville Speedway with the Xfinity 500 on Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m. ET. Live coverage can be found on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Post-Race Driver Quotes:

Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 13th

“It’s not often you can leave Talladega in one piece and have a fairly uneventful day so that feels good. We had a pretty good Busch Light Hunting Chevrolet today. It was a little tight when I was trying to follow the car in front of me really close, but overall, it was pretty comfortable to drive. We’ll take 13th place and move on to Martinsville next weekend.”

Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 27th

“We had a fast No. 3 BREZTRI AEROSPHERE® (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Chevrolet this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, so great effort by everyone at RCR and ECR for all of the preparation leading into the race. We ended up with damage in a Stage 2 wreck and it put us behind. We weren’t able to recover and settled for 27th. It’s a shame but that’s how these speedway races go sometimes.”

Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Finished: 26th

You were a little tight on fuel, when did it start sputtering on you?

“It was flashing at me through (turns) one and two. I was just hoping that maybe we could make it, but midway down the back, it started stumbling and I just got out of the way. It’s unfortunate. I’d rather have a bigger points cushion heading into next weekend, but we’ll regroup and focus on Martinsville (Speedway).”

Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 19th

“We had a fast No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet today at Talladega Superspeedway. We qualified up front, the car drove great and we led laps. I gambled on the top line at the end and it didn’t payoff. We still have two races left in 2025 to get our Richard Childress Racing machine back to victory lane and that remains the focus.”

Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Sidelined by damage sustained in an accident in Stage One.

Finished: 40th

Elliott on the accident that ended the No. 9 Chevrolet team’s day in Stage One:

“I saw someone get turned sideways. I was trying to get slowed up like normal. I ended up getting turned sideways into some other cars, and then they slid back into me. I’m not really sure… I hate it. I felt like we had ourselves in a good spot before the pit cycle. I didn’t feel like we executed the cycle very well and that put us back in the back again. I’m not sure if that would have helped us miss the wreck or not. Obviously, all of that is very circumstantial, but nonetheless, it is what it is. I can’t change it now, so we’re just all eyes on Martinsville (Speedway) and we’ll try to go there and get a win.”

Did you feel the energy coming at the end of the stage, or did it just come out of nowhere?

“The energy was definitely picking up. Pretty much everything after the pit cycle was getting pretty crazy, so I wasn’t super surprised by it. Maybe I should have got out… I wasn’t going to get any points where I was out. We were right on that cusp of if your lane really goes forward and catches the back part of the top-10, but it probably wasn’t worth the risk at the end of the day. It was really wild from the get-go. Even when we were saving fuel, we were running four-wide and getting a lot of confidence up.”

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

Sidelined by damage sustained in an accident in Stage One.

Finished: 37th

What was the view from your seat?

“I feel alright, it just knocked the air out of me. As I stopped, it felt like the car was catching on fire, so I got out and tried to get my breath back. I feel OK now, probably just going to be sore from a hard hit for the whole body.

I am proud of this No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet team. We got it up front there. You get to the front and hope that maybe you’ll run to the end of the stage. I think we were leading there. Joey (Logano) was doing a really good job of pushing me in the right areas. I felt like we could kind of direct both lines. Obviously, Noah (Gragson) was next to me, and it looked like Noah got turned getting into the corner and it turned me straight into the fence. It’s disappointing, but it’s part of this racing. At least we were up front a little bit there. You always expect the worst here (at Talladega Superspeedway) and hope for the best, but today we got the worst.”

William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Finished: 25th

“Certainly, a finish would have helped us be a little bit closer on the points side of things. We just lost control of the race. We just couldn’t get the pushes going the way we needed to on the bottom lane. We got the outside lane clear down in front of us, and then the No. 5 (Kyle Larson) ran out of fuel there on the backstretch and that kind of broke up the energy a little bit more. We just couldn’t get it linked back together. It was just wrong place, wrong time. I felt like we were in a good spot where I was on the bottom, but we just couldn’t get linked up.”

Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Finished: 22nd

“We had our United Rentals Chevrolet in position for the win in the closing laps, being the second car in the outside lane. The No. 17 must have got tight and went wide into the corner, but we were connected and I was pushing like heck. By the time I looked in the mirror, the No. 77 was already inside. It sucks because we were going to have a shot at it. On the overtime restart, we couldn’t make ground up. I’m proud of everyone on this No. 33 team, everyone at RCR and ECR though. We made improvements in our five Cup Series starts together this season and proved that we can race well on Sundays. Really grateful to Richard Childress for the opportunity.”

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet

Sidelined by damage sustained in an accident in Stage One.

Finished: 38th

Stenhouse Jr. on the accident that ended the No. 47 Chevrolet team’s day early in Stage One:

“I didn’t see anything but the No. 4 (Noah Gragson), unfortunately. We were leading that top lane. I felt like I did everything I needed for our team there; got off pit road really well and saved a lot of fuel. We were battling for a top-10 coming to the stage end. Maybe the No. 43 (Erik Jones), for some reason, pushed the No. 4 in the corner. I felt like it was a little early for that. I think up to that point, everyone was racing hard, but weren’t putting anybody in bad spots. It just looked like he got him on the right-rear side of the bumper and spun him there.”

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MagSafe & Wireless Charging Issues: Why Your iPhone Won’t Stay Charged

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Introduction

You place your iPhone on a MagSafe charger, the familiar ring animation flashes… and a few minutes later, it stops charging. You adjust it, it starts again, then stops once more. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Wireless and MagSafe charging are meant to make life simpler, but when they stop working consistently, they can be frustrating. These issues usually come down to a mix of alignment problems, heat buildup, case interference, or hardware calibration errors.

At phone repair San Antonio, we’ve fixed countless iPhones suffering from unstable MagSafe and wireless charging. In this detailed guide, you’ll learn the causes, the fixes, and how to prevent it from happening again.

Section 1: How MagSafe and Wireless Charging Actually Work

Before troubleshooting, it helps to understand what’s going on inside your device.

Wireless charging uses electromagnetic induction — coils inside your charger and phone transfer energy without direct contact. MagSafe takes it a step further by adding magnets that align your iPhone perfectly with the charger’s coil, improving efficiency.

When everything is aligned and stable, charging should be smooth. But if one link in that chain — alignment, magnetism, or hardware — goes off, charging becomes inconsistent.

Section 2: Common Reasons Your iPhone Won’t Stay Charged

1. Misalignment Between Coils

Even a small offset between the phone’s coil and the charger’s coil can interrupt the current. This happens when your iPhone isn’t placed flat or shifts slightly during charging. Cheap stands or uneven surfaces make this worse.

2. Case Interference

Thick or metal-backed cases block magnetic and energy transfer. Even MagSafe-compatible cases can weaken over time if their built-in magnets shift. If your iPhone keeps disconnecting mid-charge, try removing the case entirely — you might notice an instant improvement.

3. Overheating Protection

When your iPhone gets too warm, it automatically slows or stops charging to prevent battery damage. Wireless chargers generate heat, especially when used in warm rooms or under direct sunlight. This “thermal throttling” is a safety feature, not a fault, but frequent overheating indicates poor coil efficiency or blocked ventilation.

4. Faulty Charging Accessories

Low-quality MagSafe or Qi chargers often produce unstable current flow. The magnets might be misaligned, or the power chip may fail to regulate output. Always stick with Apple-certified or MFi-approved accessories — this ensures safe voltage control.

5. Software Glitches

Sometimes the problem isn’t physical at all. iOS updates can cause temporary bugs in charging management. Resetting settings or updating to the latest firmware often solves erratic charging behavior.

6. Hardware or Battery Wear

Older iPhones experience battery degradation that interferes with stable charging. A worn charging coil, loose connector, or damaged back panel can also cause intermittent contact. If your iPhone heats up excessively or loses power quickly, the issue might be deeper than alignment.

Section 3: Quick Fixes to Try at Home

Step 1: Remove the Case

Start simple. Take off your phone case and charge again. If the connection stays stable, the case was likely blocking energy transfer.

Step 2: Clean the Charging Surfaces

Dust and debris between the charger and the phone can reduce contact efficiency. Wipe both surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth.

Step 3: Reboot Your iPhone

Restarting clears system cache and resets background charging controllers.

Step 4: Try a Different Adapter or Cable

MagSafe bases draw power from wall adapters — and not all adapters provide the same wattage. Use Apple’s 20W or higher adapter to maintain consistent performance.

Step 5: Update iOS

Check for pending updates under Settings → General → Software Update. Apple often releases small patches that fix charging calibration bugs.

Step 6: Reset Settings (if issue persists)

Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset All Settings. This won’t erase your data but will restore factory-level hardware controls.

Section 4: Signs It’s a Hardware Issue

Not all charging failures are software-related. If you notice any of these, it’s likely hardware:

  • Charging starts and stops even with official accessories.
     
  • The MagSafe magnet feels weaker or doesn’t snap firmly.
     
  • Your iPhone overheats during light charging.
     
  • Battery percentage jumps or drops randomly.
     

In such cases, the internal charging coil or logic board connector may be misaligned or damaged. Professional testing can confirm whether the coil or battery needs replacement.

AtiPhone repair San Antonio, we perform in-depth diagnostics using specialized calibration tools. These pinpoint exactly where the magnetic field or voltage transfer fails — saving customers from unnecessary replacements.

Section 5: The Role of Heat and Environment

Wireless charging always generates more heat than wired charging. When ambient temperature rises above 95°F (35°C), iPhones automatically reduce charging speed to protect battery health.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Avoid charging under direct sunlight or near heat sources.
     
  • Keep your phone off soft surfaces like beds or couches that trap heat.
     
  • If your phone gets too warm, remove it from the charger and let it cool before reconnecting.
     

Maintaining a moderate temperature is the easiest way to improve both charging speed and battery life.

Section 6: What Professionals Check During Repair

When customers bring in phones that “won’t stay charged,” we look beyond surface causes. Here’s our process:

  1. Coil Alignment Test — Measures electromagnetic field accuracy.
     
  2. Voltage Output Verification — Ensures stable current delivery.
     
  3. Thermal Monitoring — Detects overheating or faulty insulation.
     
  4. Battery Health Analysis — Confirms whether wear is within safe limits.
     
  5. Connector & Logic Board Inspection — Finds solder joint fatigue or corrosion.
     

Each of these factors can cause MagSafe or wireless charging instability — and each requires precision testing that standard home fixes can’t achieve.

Section 7: Why Cheap Chargers Are Risky

Many low-cost wireless chargers advertise “fast charging” but lack the internal safety chips that regulate voltage. Without these, current spikes can stress your iPhone’s charging circuit.

Some off-brand chargers also use weaker magnets that fail to hold your phone securely, leading to random disconnections.

A few extra dollars spent on quality accessories saves you from expensive logic board repairs later — something our technicians explain to customers every day.

Section 8: Long-Term Prevention Tips

  • Use Apple-certified MagSafe or Qi chargers only.
     
  • Avoid charging near heat sources.
     
  • Keep the back of your phone clean and dry.
     
  • Replace cases that have metal plates or magnetic rings not approved for MagSafe.
     
  • Restart your phone weekly to reset power control modules.
     

These simple habits dramatically extend your iPhone’s charging stability and battery health.

Section 9: When to Visit a Repair Shop

If your phone continues to disconnect, overheat, or charge inconsistently despite all the fixes, it’s time for professional help.

AtCellular Zone SA — phone repair San Antonio, we can test whether the problem is a weak coil, misaligned magnet, worn battery, or logic board defect. With proper calibration, your MagSafe charging can return to full strength — and your phone will hold charge just like new.

Section 10: Final Thoughts

MagSafe and wireless charging are convenient, but when they malfunction, they can quickly become a headache. The good news is most issues — alignment, heat, or faulty accessories — can be fixed without replacing your iPhone.

Consistent care, certified chargers, and timely diagnostics go a long way toward keeping your phone fully charged and ready. And if you ever need expert assistance, the team at phone repair San Antonio and iPhone repair San Antonio are always here to help — ensuring your iPhone’s charging performance stays reliable every single day.

Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only. For accurate diagnosis and repair, always consult certified professionals.

Toyota Claims 10th Formula DRIFT Auto Cup title

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LONG BEACH, Calif. (October 19, 2025) – Following Saturday’s season finale in Long Beach, California, Toyota has clinched its 10th overall Formula DRIFT Auto Cup title. The championship is the second consecutive Auto Cup, and fourth in five seasons, for the manufacturer.

Three-time Formula DRIFT PRO champion Fredric Aasbo led the charge for Toyota this season with a win in the season-opener at Long Beach and final round appearances at Atlanta and Englishtown. Jhonnattan Castro had a career-best season in 2025, advancing to the final round in Orlando along with multiple runs to the ‘Great 8’ round. Fellow Toyota drivers Ken Gushi and Ryan Tuerck also scored round wins throughout the eight-event season to help Toyota capture yet another Auto Cup.

“To be celebrating our 10th Formula DRIFT Auto Cup is truly astounding and is a monumental feat for Toyota,” said Paul Doleshal, general manager, sponsorships and motorsports, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). “We couldn’t be more thankful nor prouder of our teams and drivers for what they’ve accomplished this season, adding another chapter to Toyota’s legendary success across global motorsports. We look forward to much more drifting success in the years to come.”

Toyota first entered the Formula DRIFT ranks with the Scion badging and claimed its first three Auto Cup titles consecutively with the brand between 2014 and 2016. Toyota scored three more championships from 2017 through 2019, along with its most recent Auto Cup crowns in 2021, 2022 and 2024 prior to this 2025 championship. Today, three iconic Toyota brands – the Toyota GR Supra, Toyota GR Corolla Hatchback and the Toyota GR86 – compete in the sport.

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 32 electrified options.

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

Gastón Irazú Clinches the Ligier JFC Title as Cash Felber Wins at Barber

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#11 Cash Felber, Champagne Racing,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 18, 2025) – As the saying goes, ‘it’s not over until it’s over,’ and that was certainly the case during Race 1 for Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday afternoon. As the checkered flag waved, it seemed nearly certain that the championship battle would carry forward until Sunday’s final round. However, all that changed with two post-race Stewards Decisions and the associated penalties.

Drew Szuch (No. 28 Trend North / TEAM Concept Printing / Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) entered the weekend with a chance at the championship title and a scholarship to advance to F4 U.S. in 2026. Starting the race from the pole position, Szuch, it appeared was headed in the right direction. While he initially pulled to the point with second-place starter Cash Felber (No. 11 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) falling in behind, it took only one lap before Felber closed in to challenge and overtook the race lead. Then, Szuch found himself in a wheel-to-wheel battle with championship rival Gastón Irazú (No. 42 Elia Group / Baly / Canal 4 / Ancap / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) who had started the race in third. Just as Irazú nosed ahead, the caution came out freezing the field in place. Aggressive racing on the restart brought out another quick caution, and the ensuing restart once again had Irazú and Szuch running side by side. The championship contenders made contact exiting Turn 1 with Irazú’s right side lifting off the ground, and significantly slowed the pace of both drivers.

Starting the race in sixth, Pablo Benites Jr. (No. 44 Scuderia Buell Ligier JS F4) had quietly watched all of the tight racing ahead of him. Able to benefit from the attrition, he slid into second as Irazú and Szuch removed themselves from contention. Behind him, Roman Felber (No. 73 BioLongevity Labs / TownHall / Rebol / DWT / Matrix Mind Water / Phantom Fireworks / Champagne Racing Ligier JS F4) was also climbing from his seventh-place starting position, as he picked off the competition one by one. Despite their earlier incident, Szuch and Irazú both continued in the race.

Cash Felber was the first to cross the finish line under a waving checkered flag, while Benites Jr. finished second behind him, and Roman Felber crossed the line in third. On the provisional race results, Szuch was scored sixth and Irazú was in seventh, which would have had the championship battle continue on to Sunday.

After the race, the stewards reviewed a report of a false start by Irazú and determined that the driver did, in fact, make a false start. As a result, they issued Irazú a five-second time penalty, which dropped him to eighth on the final results. Meanwhile, they also reviewed the contact between Szuch and Irazú at the exit of Turn 1, ruling that Szuch was wholly responsible for the collision. As a result, Szuch was issued a drive-through penalty, which was converted to a 30-second time penalty and dropped him to 10th on the final results.

With Irazú needing to leave today’s race with a 25-point advantage, the official results put him 26 points ahead of Szuch allowing the Uruguayan to clinch the 2025 Ligier JFC Driver Championship.

Notes of Interest:

  • Gastón Irazú clinched the 2025 Ligier JFC Driver Championship title and the associated prize that provides him with a full scholarship to compete in F4 U.S. next season, including the lease of a Ligier JS F422 chassis and Ligier Storm engine from Ligier Automotive, as well as race tires from Hankook Motorsports and entry fees from Parella Motorsports Holdings.
  • Cash Felber earned his second win of the 2025 season with a victory in Race 1 at Barber.
  • Competing in his second Ligier JFC weekend of 2025, Pablo Benites Jr. has yet to finish outside the top four. Today’s runner-up result was Benites Jr.’s third podium of the season.
  • Roman Felber finished third to share the podium with his twin brother and Champagne Racing teammate.
  • Tokyo’s Taisei Murakami (No. 98 Berg Racing Ligier JS F4) finished ninth in his debut race to earn his first points in Ligier JFC.
  • With Champagne Racing earning 40 points for Cash and Roman Felber’s first- and third-place finish, they officially clinched the 2025 Team Championship title with one round to spare.

“It was a good race,” said Cash Felber after climbing from the car. “We managed to pick off the leader and then just stayed in the lead for the rest of the race. It was good, consistent, clean—there was nothing else we could’ve done better. It’s quite difficult [racing at Barber]. I honestly don’t know how I really got past Szuch—just luck, I guess. It’s been difficult to pass here, really difficult; but he raced me clean. I’d like to thank the whole Champagne Racing team; they did an amazing job with this car. I’d like to thank my brother, too—he is the one who gave me this car for this weekend and it’s super quick. I’m not sure if I would’ve won without it, but who knows. Of course, I’d also love to thank all my sponsors: NEXGEN, DWT Wealth, Phantom Fireworks and TownHALL.”

Ligier JFC will be back on tomorrow at 8 a.m. CT for their final race of the season. The race streams live on SpeedTour.TV, with live timing and scoring available on Race Monitor. Additional news and updates will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Alex Popow Returns to Victory Lane with Race 1 Win at Barber

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#55 Alex Popow, MLT Motorsports, Dr Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 18, 2025) – Alex Popow dominated at Barber Motorsports Park to earn his third win in Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.). After pacing both practices and earning the pole for MLT Motorsports, Popow (No. 55 Dr. Michael Thompson MS DDS PPLS / MLT Motorsports Ligier JS F422) led every lap in an all-green race to take the win with an 11.590-second margin.

Popow remains in a tight battle with Kekai Hauanio (No. 29 N-E-Where Transport / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F422) for the Vice Championship, with the two now separated by just 3.5 points headed into tomorrow’s season finale. Starting third, Hauanio benefitted from a spin by series debutant Zach Fourie (No. 15 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) to move into second, but had to hold off the advances of Caleb Campbell (No. 68 Kids Help Phone / Camtacc Properties / Legacy Foundation of Canada / LC Racing Ligier JS F422) and later Clemente Huerta Raab (No. 17 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F422) to claim the runner-up position.

Huerta Raab was one of the biggest movers, gaining three positions throughout the 30-minute race to earn his sixth podium of 2025. Behind him, Fourie, finishing fourth, and Augusto Paschetta (No. 27 Scuderia Buell / Sport West / Bruno Maquinaria / Brapax Ligier JS F422), finishing fifth, earned top-five finishes in their series debut.

Notes of Interest:

  • Alex Popow earned his third win of 2025 with a Race 1 victory at Barber.
  • Finishing second, Kekai Hauanio earned his 12th podium in 16 rounds this year.
  • Alex Popow and Kekai Hauanio will take the fight for the Vice Championship into tomorrow’s final round, with Hauanio edging Popow by 3.5 points.
  • Clemente Huerta Raab finished on the podium for the sixth time this season with a third-place result.
  • Three teams were represented on today’s podium with MLT Motorsports winning, Crosslink Motorsports finishing second and Kiwi Motorsport in third.
  • Already the 2025 F4 U.S. Champion, Cooper Shipman is competing in Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) this weekend, where he finished third in his series debut on Saturday morning.

“It was a really good race,” said Popow after climbing from the car. “We led from start to finish—I had a great car under me thanks to the MLT crew. I’m really happy to finally be back on top. I’m looking forward to tomorrow to see what we can do.”

F4 U.S. is back on track tomorrow at 12 p.m. CT for the final race of the season. Before the green flag waves, drivers will welcome the fans out to pit lane for a special pre-race fan walk beginning at 11:15 a.m. CT. The race airs live on SPEED SPORT 1 and streams on SpeedTour.TV, with live timing and scoring available on Race Monitor. Additional news and updates from the weekend will be posted on the series’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Titus Sherlock Clinches Championship, Brady Golan Wins in Race 1 at Barber

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#80 Brady Golan, Toney Driver Development, Attire,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 18, 2025) – Brady Golan won the race, but Titus Sherlock is the champion after Formula Regional Americas Championship’s (FR Americas) opening race of the weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. In a race filled will unforeseen challenges and drama, Sherlock (No. 31 Rayne Nutrition / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Crosslink Motorsports Ligier JS F3) kept a strong and steady approach, doing exactly what he needed to do without taking undue risk, to lock in the 2025 Driver Championship title and the $100,000 cash prize that accompanies it. Meanwhile, Golan (No. 80 Attire / Toney Driver Development Ligier JS F3) continued his momentum from the previous round to earn his second win of the 2025 season, climbing atop the podium for the first time since the series’ opening weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park in March.

“I can’t even describe [what this feels like],” said Sherlock after climbing from the car. “It’s just surreal for it to be over; it’s crazy. It’s been such a roller coaster of a season, and weekend. The Crosslink guys did an awesome job. They’ve given me such a fast car the whole weekend—and the whole season. So, it’s all thanks to them. Thanks to my family, my mom, my Uncle Tony and everyone at home watching. I can’t thank you all enough. I knew I had to decide to stay where I was. I was trying to pass Brady [Golan], but he was very quick and I was losing my front tires—I don’t really care about that anymore. It’s fine. I’m just happy to have [the championship] won.”

Notes of Interest:

  • With a runner-up finish in today’s event, Titus Sherlock is the 2025 FR Americas Driver Champion. With the honors, the second-year driver also wins the $100,000 championship-winning cash prize.
  • Titus Sherlock has been competing on PMH’s open-wheel ladder since the 2022 season. Joining Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) for the final round at Circuit of The Americas, Sherlock had a best finish of sixth that weekend. He returned to F4 U.S. in 2023, finishing fourth in the year-end point standings and earning two wins. Last year, he graduated to FR Americas where he finished fourth in the point standings with four victories. To date in 2025, he has seven wins.
  • Brady Golan claimed his second FR Americas win in today’s race, climbing atop the podium for the first time since Round 2 at NOLA Motorsports Park.
  • With Golan winning Round 19 at Barber today, Toney Driver Development has three-consecutive FR Americas victories, after Christian Brooks also won Rounds 17 and 18 for the Indiana-based organization.
  • Cooper Shipman finished third in his FR Americas series debut while getting a jump on his 2026 race plans. Having clinched the 2025 F4 U.S. championship, Shipman earned a full scholarship to compete in FR Americas during the 2026 season, including the lease of a Ligier JS F3 car from Ligier Automotive, the lease of an engine from Mountune USA, race tires from Hankook Motorsports and race entries from Parella Motorsports Holdings.

The drama started early at Barber with one of the championship contenders unable to fire his car to leave the pre-grid. Entering the weekend second in the standings and just 13.5 points out of the lead, Nicolas Ambiado (No. 55 Velox USA / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) was set to have a tough day of competition, rolling off 10th for Race 1. However, when his car wouldn’t fire, the team knew their only hope to stay in the championship hunt was for Sherlock and Bruno Ribeiro (No. 01 Alfa Cem / Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3), the only other drivers in championship contention, to face their own misfortunes.

Ribeiro was poised to have a great day starting from the pole position, while Sherlock was back in fifth after a five grid-spot penalty. The field reverted to a two-by-two rolling start after a competitor stalled on the starting grid, but unfazed by the change, Ribeiro still jumped to the point position as the field rushed toward Turn 1. Behind him, Sherlock immediately launched forward to challenge Cooper Shipman (No. 14 Kiwi Motorsport Ligier JS F3) for third, completing the pass just a few turns later. It was only a few minutes later when Ribeiro encountered issues, dropping back through the field before pulling down the pit lane. With the third-place championship contender also removed from the competition, Sherlock basically just had to make it to the finish line to lock in the championship.

Out front, Golan inherited the lead when Ribeiro slowed his pace, and continued to lead all the way to the finish line. Sherlock never let him get out of his sight, staying positioned to pounce if Golan made even the slightest mistake, but the opportunity never came. As the checkered flag waved, it was Golan in the lead, while Sherlock following in second. Making his FR Americas debut, Cooper Shipman finished third.

“It was a great race,” said Golan after climbing from the car. “Titus [Sherlock] and Cooper [Shipman] both did a wonderful job following. They’re both smart drivers, but I mean—we won. I’m happy. I have to thank the whole Toney Driver Development No. 80 crew—they’ve done a phenomenal job all year, so I’m super happy to get them the win.”

FR Americas will contest their final round of the 2025 season tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. CT. Race 2 of the Barber SpeedTour weekend will air live on SPEED SPORT 1 and stream SpeedTour.TV, while 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.

The Kids Were Alright – Racing’s Next Generation Shines in Fall Finale at North Wilkesboro Speedway

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Caden Kvapil celebrates after winning Saturday's Crossroads Harley-Davidson 125 zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. (NWS photo)
  • It was all about the next generation as Caden Kvapil, Keelan Harvick and Luke Baldwin secured victories in Saturday’s season-ending zMAX CARS Tour and SMART Modified Tour events at North Wilkesboro Speedway
  • In the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car division, Kvapil picked up the victory in the Crossroads Harley-Davidson 125 after a late-race battle and thrilling final-lap pass for the lead; Landen Lewis secured the 2025 LMSC championship
  • In the Pro Late Model division, Keelan Harvick claimed the victory over Luke Baldwin in the Northwest Automotive 100; Ben Maier claimed the division title
  • Baldwin triumphed in the Frontier 99 SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic season finale to win the series championship

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (Oct. 18, 2025) – The next generation triumphed at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday in the fall finale for the zMAX CARS Tour and SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic. In the Late Model Stock Car season finale, the Crossroads Harley-Davidson 125, second-generation driver Caden Kvapil passed Landon S. Huffman on the final lap in a thrilling finish to cap off the season. Two third-generation drivers, Keelan Harvick and Luke Baldwin, claimed victories in the Pro Late Model Northwest Automotive 100 and Frontier 99 modified race, respectively.

Caden Kvapil Wins Crossroads Harley-Davidson 125, Landen Lewis Claims zMAX CARS Late Model Stock Car Championship

Eighteen-year-old Caden Kvapil, who is the son of 2003 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion Travis Kvapil, picked up the win in the Crossroads Harley-Davidson 125. Kvapil passed Huffman in the final corner to earn his first zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car victory. Nineteen-year-old Landen Lewis secured the championship with a seventh-place finish.

“I feel like we definitely had the best car,” Kvapil said. “I knew if I got up front in clean air I could drive away. We had a really good car all race and it was just track position that we needed. This has been a long time coming for me to get my first CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car win, especially to get it here at North Wilkesboro, this place is awesome. I can’t thank everybody on this crew that gave me a great car, my dad (Travis Kvapil), (team manager) Bryan (Shaffer) and everybody on the team. It was also awesome to have Kelley (Earnhardt-Miller, team owner) here for my first win.”

Kvapil followed in his brother Carson’s footsteps, the elder brother secured the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car victory at the historic venue in 2022 during the Race Track Revival.

Luke Baldwin Locks Up Championship with SMART Modified Tour Victory

In a marathon contest, including 11 cautions and several red flag periods, 18-year-old Baldwin emerged victorious over his fellow championship contenders Ryan Newman and Paulie Hartwig III, with a decisive victory in the Frontier 99. Baldwin claimed the lead of the SMART Modified Tour season finale with 24 laps remaining in the event, and held off a hard-charging Brandon Ward to earn the win. Newman finished third, Joey Coulter IV finished fourth and William Lambros finished fifth.

“It’s good to be a two-time champ, it has a nice ring to it,” Baldwin said. “Can’t say enough about everyone who has helped me over the years and kept my racing career alive. The modifieds are bad-ass, it’s been in our family, my grandfather raced them and then my dad did and I’m glad to be able to race them too. They’ve always been in our family and they are fun to watch.”

“It was frustrating at times out there,” Baldwin said about all the cautions. “My car was better on the long runs and that actually played into our hands. At the end we put new tires on the car and that really helped us set sail. It’s really cool to win here at North Wilkesboro. As a kid I would drive past here wondering why there was no racing going on and it’s great that Dale Jr. and so many others got behind bringing it back to life. It’s a great track and I love racing here.”

This is Baldwin’s second SMART Modified Tour championship and the first time he’s ridden the elevator to visit North Wilkesboro Speedway’s historic victory lane.

Next Generation of Stars Dominate zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Race

Keelan Harvick triumphed over Luke Baldwin in the Northwest Automotive 100 as the two young guns battled side by side in the final laps. Baldwin led the first 90 laps before the 13-year-old Harvick took the lead, and they gave the crowd a show, fender to fender, with Baldwin ultimately claiming the second finishing position and the 2025 Pro Late Model Owner’s points championship. Connor Jones finished third, and 16-year-old Ben Maier clinched the 2025 zMAX CARS Pro Late Model driver championship, and finished in the fourth position.

“It’s really cool to win here and add my name to the awesome list of people who have won at this track,” Keelan Harvick said. “I found a line on the bottom around three and four and really hooked around the corner and I think that’s what the edge was in passing him. We were even in one and two, but in three and four I could ride the line a little bit better than him.”

“He hit all his marks at a track that’s really hard to finish a pass,” Keelan’s father, 2014 NASCAR Cup champion Kevin Harvick, said. “I’m proud of him for everything that he did out there today.”

This was Keelan Harvick’s fourth win this season in the zMAX Cars Tour Pro Late Models and his first at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

NASCAR Cup Series points racing returns to the .625-mile facility in 2026 for the first time since 1996, July 17-19, with the Window World 400 and a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. Tickets are on sale now.

zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Crossroads Harley-Davidson 125 Results

  1. Caden Kvapil
  2. Landon S. Huffman
  3. Parker Eatmon
  4. Connor Hall
  5. Brandon Lopez
  6. Trevor Ward
  7. Landen Lewis
  8. Kade Brown
  9. Lanie Buice
  10. Carson Loftin
  11. Conner Jones
  12. Doug Barnes Jr.
  13. Jamie Caudill
  14. Tyler Reif
  15. Mini Tyrrell
  16. Alex Meggs
  17. Andrew Grady
  18. Chase Burrow
  19. Brandon Pierce
  20. Landon Huffman
  21. Darrick Coomer
  22. Donovan Strauss
  23. Thomas Beane
  24. Blayne Harrison
  25. Chad McCumbee
  26. Dylon Wilson
  27. Tate Fogleman
  28. Ronnie Bassett Jr.

zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Northwest Automotive 100 Results

  1. Keelan Harvick
  2. Luke Baldwin
  3. Conner Jones
  4. Ben Maier
  5. Brandon Lopez
  6. Evan McKnight
  7. Aidan Potter
  8. T.J. DeCaire
  9. Jake Johnson
  10. Treyten Lapcevich
  11. Jade Avedisian
  12. Ksaac Kitzmiller
  13. Dylan Garner
  14. Dusty Garus
  15. Terri Crider
  16. Tyler Reif
  17. Rodney Dowless
  18. Trey Burke
  19. Ashton Higgins
  20. Taylor Hull
  21. Jason Kitzmiller
  22. Taylor Mayhew
  23. Kevin Harvick

SMART Modified Tour Frontier Natural Gas 99 Results

  1. Luke Baldwin
  2. Brandon Ward
  3. Ryan Newman
  4. Joey Coulter IV
  5. William Lambros
  6. Bobby Labonte
  7. Eddie McCarthy
  8. Paulie Hartwig III
  9. Jack Baldwin
  10. Daniel Yates
  11. Carsten DiGiantomasso
  12. Jeremy Gerstner
  13. Brody Jones
  14. Cayden Lapcevich
  15. Jimmy Wallace
  16. Carson Loftin
  17. Melissa Fifield
  18. Burt Myers
  19. Tom Buzze
  20. Anthony Bello
  21. Jake Crum
  22. Norman Newman
  23. Slate Myers
  24. Bryce Bailey
  25. Jonathan Cash
  26. Joey Braun
  27. Carter McMurray
  28. Danny Bohn

MORE INFO: Fans can connect with North Wilkesboro Speedway and get the latest news regarding all events at North Wilkesboro by following on X and Instagram, or becoming a Facebook fan.

Kaulig Racing Race Recap | United Rentals 250

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No. 16 Morris-Shea Chevrolet

Start: 3rd
Stage 1 Finish: 16th
Stage 2 Finish: 4th
Finish: 4th

Christian Eckes qualified third for the United Rentals 250, his best qualifying effort of the season. He battled in the top five for the majority of the opening stage, ultimately playing it safe and finishing 16th. Following a late caution in Stage 2, Eckes pitted before restarting 14th with two laps remaining. He drove up to fourth where he finished Stage 2. Eckes topped off with fuel during the second stage break, before starting the final stage on the first row, outside teammate, Daniel Dye. As the field went into overtime following a late-race wreck, Eckes was second coming through the tri-oval on the final lap, ultimately crossing the line fourth in a thrilling finish.

“Our No. 16 Morris-Shea Chevy was really good all day. I thought we had a shot at it there at the end, but it just didn’t pan out for us. I hate it for our team, but we can’t be too mad at fourth place.” – Christian Eckes

No. 10 Champion Container Chevrolet

Start: 15th
Stage 1 Finish: 11th
Stage 2 Finish: 9th
Finish: 25th

Daniel Dye qualified 15th for the United Rentals 250. Fighting a slightly free-handling No. 10 Champion Container Chevrolet throughout the opening stage, Dye finished 11th. Following a late caution in Stage 2, Dye pitted for four tires and fuel, before restarting 15th behind teammate, Christian Eckes. He went on to finish ninth and stayed out during the second stage break, taking over the lead to start the final stage. Dye worked with his teammate throughout the final stage, until an overtime-inducing wreck collected Dye, ending his night early. He was scored 25th.

“Our No. 10 Champion Container Chevy was fast, and I felt like we did a good job all day executing as a team. It felt good to lead a couple laps coming to the final stage. Unfortunately, once everything got crazy there at the end, it didn’t shake out for us.” – Daniel Dye

No. 11 Action Industries Chevrolet

Start: 12th
Stage 1 Finish: 36th
Stage 2 Finish: 36th
Finish: 36th

Brenden Queen qualified 12th for the United Rentals 250. Queen was an innocent bystander in a lap-14 crash that ended his race early. He was relegated to a 36th-place finish.

“Not how we hoped our race would end. It seemed like I was in the middle of three wide for most of the first stage there. I felt like we were doing a good job maintaining, and the next thing I know we had nowhere to go and were running into the No. 00 when he was in the wall. The last thing I want to do is wreck the racecar, so it’s tough, but I’m super proud of this Kaulig Racing group and the speed we had in our No. 11 Action Industries Chevy.” – Brenden Queen  
 
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 27 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. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

RCR NXS Race Recap: Talladega Superspeedway

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Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Team Earn Top-10 Finish at Talladega Superspeedway to Keep Them in Championship Hunt

Finish: 10th
Start: 1st
Points: 3rd

“We had to pit for fuel heading into the overtime finish. We’ll never know if it was the right decision or not, but the engine was sputtering so we felt like we had to be safe. We didn’t know if we were going to be able to make a lap without being towed back to pit road. I’m honestly surprised and shocked that the No. 21 had more in the tank than we did because I saved as much gas as I’ve ever saved at a speedway race. We packed it full of fuel from the start. It does kind of stink because I thought we had as good of a car as the No. 21. I think he was more aggressive than I was most of the race today. I let him do a little bit better of a job, but obviously we have a job to do. We didn’t need to beat ourselves today, and we put ourselves in a good spot heading into Martinsville Speedway, 40 points to the good. We’ll focus on earning stage points there and putting us in a good position to battle for a championship in the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet at Phoenix Raceway.” -Jesse Love

Austin Hill and the No. 2 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet Team Capture Fourth Win of 2025 to Back Up Spring Talladega Superspeedway Victory

Finish: 1st
Start: 5th
Points: 9th

“I wasn’t that nervous about running out of fuel on the final restart. Crew chief Chad Haney said we should have two and a half gallons, and I knew I was saving fuel leading the race. We slowed the pace down a lot leading the pack. Nobody was making a move, and I said well, if we get a late-race caution here I will save some more. So I thought that we were going to be close, but I thought that we would make it. I started having fuel pressure issues, so I dropped down to the apron of the track and came up. That’s why I chose the bottom, but really the bottom had been good all day. Man, I cannot thank everyone enough on this No. 21 Chevrolet team, everyone at RCR and the strong ECR engines we have. I would not want to have anything else under the hood. This win means so much with how the last part of my season has gone, and getting knocked out of the NASCAR Playoffs. I knew that I was still in the Owner’s Championship, and that’s one thing I want to do for Richard Childress – get him an Owner’s Championship. If I can’t get the Driver’s Championship, I can at least try to get the Owner’s Championship for RCR. It’s always fun to race at these superspeedways, and to win at Talladega Superspeedway back-to-back in the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet, that’s something very cool.” -Austin Hill

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