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Drivers, teams who need a reset after F1's first five races
Open Extended Reactions Formula 1’s relentless start to the season, featuring five races in six weeks, has had a frenetic feel. One weekend separated the doubleheader that started the campaign and the triple just completed, with five flyaway rounds in the Pacific and Middle East — Australia, China, Japan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia — already in […]

Formula 1’s relentless start to the season, featuring five races in six weeks, has had a frenetic feel.
One weekend separated the doubleheader that started the campaign and the triple just completed, with five flyaway rounds in the Pacific and Middle East — Australia, China, Japan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia — already in the books. Now the series moves in the other direction of world time zones, with a week off before and after the Miami Grand Prix, the first stand-alone race of the 2025 season.
The likes of new championship leader Oscar Piastri, reigning champion Max Verstappen and Williams duo Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have been thriving in this early-season sprint. There are several more, however, who will be grateful to have a brief let-up in the schedule.
This is the obvious one. Norris needs to change the whole feel around his season, and he needs to do it fast.
The Englishman started the season in line with his billing as preseason favorite: pole position and victory in Australia, holding on through a chaotic, topsy-turvy race in the rain to win. It felt like a statement performance. Since then, though, it has felt like the wheels have fallen off his title bid. He’s been error-prone, he’s been down on himself and even a little down on the car.
Charles Leclerc took the team’s first grand prix podium of the season.
When asked by Sky Sports if he felt comfortable with the car during the race, Hamilton replied: “There wasn’t one second.” He added: “Well clearly the car is capable of being P3, so … Charles did a great job today, so I can’t blame the car.”
The Race reporting the Australian now has until the summer break.
Alpine has been frustrated at the media because of the continuing rumor mill, but team boss Oliver Oakes has never given a clear answer on whether Doohan will see out the season, so it has been a rather pointless and self-inflicted distraction the team has created. Doohan has found himself in the middle of that, and it’s fair to wonder how much that has affected his form early in the year. Doohan’s name naturally is in the spotlight, regardless of whether a late driver swap materializes. Williams clearly loaned Colapinto to the team with an understanding or belief that he would get some race experience at some point in 2025.
Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson swapped seats in the days after China, the Argentine’s name came up again. Outlets in his home country reported that Red Bull was set to drop Lawson entirely and sign Colapinto to the junior team, a scenario that multiple sources told ESPN was never even explored by Red Bull. The appearance of Colapinto’s name in those reports has made it difficult to trust some of the chatter coming from his camp, and his status as Doohan’s eventual replacement seems less certain now than it was a month ago, even though many in the paddock assume some kind of deal exists for later in the year.
That’s all good news for Doohan, who deserves more time to prove his worth in F1. Alpine has been quick to stress how impressed it has been with him at points, but it’s hardly been a glowing start. Several things have worked against him, beyond the early collection of crashes. One is that Alpine’s car has also not lived up to preseason promise so far. Two is the high benchmark of teammate Pierre Gasly, whose seven points are the difference between the team being ninth and last in the championship. Third is how well other rookies — Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman, especially — have done early in the year.
Assuming Doohan gets the chance to race in Miami, it’s more than most thought he would get just a few weeks ago. He needs to use it as a platform to change the narrative about the lingering expiry date on his F1 career.
Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsundoa | Racing Bulls and Red Bull
There have been three consecutive race weekends since Lawson was replaced by Tsunoda at Red Bull, and Red Bull has good reason to feel positive about the decision.
Tsunoda’s pace has been encouraging. His Saudi tangle with Gasly was unfortunate, a classic opening-lap crash, and ruined what had been an encouraging starting position. Down the pit lane, Lawson has appeared to get a good handle on his Racing Bulls car, although he’s been outperformed by Hadjar so far — understandably, given the nature of his return to the team without any testing.
Hadjar has seen Lawson make a quick improvement in the past 21 days. Speaking after Sunday’s race, the French rookie said: “This weekend [Lawson] was really, really fast. In qualifying, he made the most of the car. He’s definitely getting stronger now, definitely pushing me just like Yuki was pushing me as well.”
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Gasly and Tsunoda crash on the opening lap
Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda collide and crash into the barrier in the opening lap of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies has also said Lawson readjusted to the swap quicker than the team thought he might. The Kiwi was unlucky to get a 10-second penalty in Jeddah but looked to be in the best shape since returning to the junior team.
As for Tsunoda, he’s clearly handling the car and the role as Verstappen’s teammate better than Lawson did in the opening two races. It’s been a whirlwind for Tsunoda and Lawson, and both have a chance now to step back and take some stock of where they are.
Aston Martin
A team to finish this list. Lawrence Stroll’s outfit is absolutely nowhere at the minute.
Clearly there’s a lot of focus on 2026, which new managing technical partner Adrian Newey is predominantly focused on, but it has still been stark to see how off the pace the British Racing Green cars have been. Three pointless races during the tripleheader have stung, especially after Lance Stroll opened the team’s account in the opening two rounds. Most surprisingly is that Fernando Alonso is one of four drivers with a zero next to his name in the championship table — the other three are rookies.
Also on the 2026 focus, the same is true of every other team on the grid. While Aston Martin is switching to an exclusive Honda deal, Red Bull is also juggling its 2025 challenger with a brand-new engine project for 2026. Perhaps more reassuringly for Lawrence Stroll is that the other two teams making major changes for next season — Sauber, set to be taken over by Audi, and Alpine, which will become a Mercedes customer next season — have also had fairly anonymous starts, but F1 is a results business and throwing in the towel is never a good look.
Seeing is believing. Aston Martin has talked a lot about transforming into a championship contender in the near future, but at the moment, the operation all seems to be performing a little below its capabilities.
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NASCAR All-Star Race results: Christopher Bell is winner, plus full leaderboard
The checkered flag is out for the NASCAR All-Star Race, featuring the best Cup Series drivers in the sport. Joey Logano is the winner of the All-Star Race on May 18 North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is Bell’s first All-Star Race victory in five attempts. Bell has three regular season victories […]

The checkered flag is out for the NASCAR All-Star Race, featuring the best Cup Series drivers in the sport.
Joey Logano is the winner of the All-Star Race on May 18 North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is Bell’s first All-Star Race victory in five attempts. Bell has three regular season victories in winning three-straight races earlier this season.
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Bell passed defending race winner and Cup Series champion, Joey Logano, with 10 laps to go and drove away to secure the victory.
The All-Star Race had five cautions for 32 laps and 18 lead changes.
Bell and Brad Keselowski won their respective heat races on May 17 and started on the front row, with Keselowski starting on pole position.
Carson Hocevar won the All-Star Open on May 18 to transfer into the main event. John Hunter Nemechek finished second in the Open and Noah Gragson won the fan vote for the final transfer spot.
Here are the results from the NASCAR All-Star Race.
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Who won NASCAR All-Star Race? Winner, race results for North Wilkesboro Cup Series race
The unofficial full running order, results from NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
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Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
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Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
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Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
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Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
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Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
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Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
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Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
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Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
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Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
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Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
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John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
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Harrison Burton, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
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Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
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Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR All-Star Race results: Christopher Bell is winner Sunday
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Results of Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro
Daytona Motor Mouths: Kyle Larson wins at Kansas. Next up, Indy 500 The guys start with the Indianapolis 500 and Kyle Larson’s double attempt after his win at Kansas. Then, they discuss the NASCAR All-Star Race. Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star […]


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The guys start with the Indianapolis 500 and Kyle Larson’s double attempt after his win at Kansas. Then, they discuss the NASCAR All-Star Race.
Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Bell started second. Brad Keselowski was the pole winner. He placed 22nd.
Defending champion Joey Logano led a race-best 139 laps before Bell passed him with nine to go. Logano finished second.
Bell led 28 laps across four stints up front.
Here’s the full finishing order:
NASCAR standings: Results from All-Star Race today
- Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
- Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
- Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
- Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
- Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
- Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
- Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
- Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
- Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
- John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
- Harrison Burton, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
- Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
- Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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NASCAR results: Full finishing order of All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Bell started second. Brad Keselowski was the pole winner. He placed 22nd. Advertisement Defending champion Joey Logano led a race-best 139 laps before Bell passed him with nine to go. […]

Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Bell started second. Brad Keselowski was the pole winner. He placed 22nd.
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Defending champion Joey Logano led a race-best 139 laps before Bell passed him with nine to go. Logano finished second.
Bell led 28 laps across four stints up front.
Here’s the full finishing order:
May 18, 2025; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates winning the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
NASCAR standings: Results from All-Star Race today
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Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
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Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
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Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
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Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
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Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
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Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
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Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
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Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
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Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
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Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
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Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
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John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
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Harrison Burton, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
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Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
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Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR today: Results of Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro
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2025 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro
Bell took the lead from Joey Logano with 10 laps to go, taking advantage of two fresh tires put on his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing following the promoter’s caution on lap 217. Logano held on for second, followed by Ross Chastain, Alex Bowman and Chase Elliott. While Bell celebrate the All-Star Race win, Chevrolet […]
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Column | Mark Stewart battles family & foe to earn first career NASCAR modified victory Saturday night at Riverhead Raceway
Another exciting night of family fun was planned at Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening, what unfolded however during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program looked more like an episode of Family Feud. All that was missing was Steve Harvey. During three of the feature events contested, family members went toe-to-toe during their main events. […]

Another exciting night of family fun was planned at Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening, what unfolded however during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program looked more like an episode of Family Feud. All that was missing was Steve Harvey. During three of the feature events contested, family members went toe-to-toe during their main events. When the dust settled after the 50-lap NASCAR Modified event, “The Real Deal” Mark Stewart of Riverhead earned his first career victory after battling, among others, his uncle Roger Turbush of Calverton.
Turbush and Kyle Ellwood brought the field to Jim Kelly’s green flag with Turbush gaining the early advantage over Ellwood and nephew Mark Stewart. Racing off the second corner on the 10th lap, Stewart found daylight under Ellwood moving to second in a race that ran clean over the first 25-laps. The first stoppage came on lap 25 when defending champion John Beatty Jr. went for a spin off turn four. On the double file restart that followed Dylan Slepian, who had raced his way by Ellwood for third, soon ducked under Stewart for second on lap 27. The race slowed again on lap 35 when Timmy Solomito was facing the wrong way of the second turn setting up another double file restart.
When the race resumed Stewart, took a page out of Slepian’s playbook sliding under Dylan to reclaim second behind his leading uncle. A 25-time winner in the Super Pro Truck ranks, Stewart, family ties not withstanding knew he had to make his move soon with Slepian all over him for second. A Kyle Ellwood spin in turn four on lap 38 was just what Stewart needed. When the green light winked back on, Stewart rode the outside lane with his foot mashed on the throttle to take the lead from Turbush who moved to second and into a battle of his own with Slepian. The final caution of the contest waved on lap 44 for a multi-car, minor spin off the fourth turn, on the restart following Slepian was able to duck under Turbush for third leaving him a mile and a half to try and pass the hungry Stewart.
In the end however it was Mark Stewart in the Cromer’s Market Chevy tasking home the victory, one of redemption for his team who lost a car late in the season opening NASCAR WMT event at New Smyrna Speedway in February. “Nobody works harder than my uncle Bub (Chris Turbush), we could have packed it in after the Florida crash, but no sir, he and my aunt Heather made sure we had a new car with a big assist from Cromer’s Market”. the elated winner reviewed. “No doubt this one is for Buddy, he was spotting from above tonight” When pressed about the race with his uncle Roger the winner just smiled, “it’s great to get a first career win, even better to race family for it”.
Dylan Slepian of Dix Hills, who during the race had to feel like Swiss cheese in a Turbush family hoagie, drove the Eastport Feeds entry home for second place money, while Roger Turbush in the Rheem Air Conditioning machine enjoyed a satisfying third place finish of his career. Over the final 25-circuits John Beatty Jr of Merrick rallied back for fourth, while Chris Young of Calverton staged a rally of his own driving back to a fifth-place finish after a lap 38 penalty.

In the second installment of Family Feud, Allan Pedersen of Center Moriches topped his uncle Scott Pedersen of Shirley, this episode during their 15-lap Figure Eight event was a repeat having unfolded in the past. Allan broke to the lead at the start with Will Farrell giving chase. The race was slowed on lap 4 for a stalled car and when it went back to green, Scott Pedersen moved by Farrell for second. For the balance of the race Scott kept his car on the rear spoiler of Allan’s with the youngster able to stay out front in the Elite Towing Chevy earning his 7th career win. Scott Pedersen was runner-up in the Land, Air & Water Environmental Camaro, Will Farrell of Mastic rounded out the podium in the Bobby’s One Stop Custom Exhaust & Auto coupe.

During the opening night 20-lap Super Pro Truck event, veteran Riverhead broadcaster Stephen Halpin noted he couldn’t remember the last time multi-time champion Jack Handley Jr. was passed for the lead after taking it. Saturday Halpin was again uttering those same words when Sean Glennon of Northport became the first repeat winner of 2025 taking the lead with just over two laps left in the race from Handley. Erin Solomito and her brother Frank Dumicich Jr. brought the pack to green with Erin gaining the advantage. Lap 3 saw all-time leading SPT winner Lou Maestri slip by Frank for second but one Dumicich would be all Lou was able to pass in this tilt. As the field received the halfway signal, Jack Handley Jr. nursing a sore wrist from an opening night Modified crash slipped under Maestri for second to start lap 11. Two laps later the caution waved for a minor spin, but it was the restart that ensued that did Solomito in as Handley powered his to the front seeking career win number 25. Two laps later Sean Glennon made his to the top three, passing Solomito on lap 15 for second. Family Feud episode three occurred just moments later when Erin and her brother Frand Dumicich Jr. got locked together racing for third off turn four drawing a late race yellow. When the race resumed Glennon used the outside lane to his advantage putting the Glennon Construction entry out front for his 12th career victory moving him into sole possession of 10th all-time. Jack Handley Jr. was runner-up in the East Side Building Toyota, Charkes Sudano of Merrick, a rookie driver was third in the Long Island debris machine.

Mere minutes after his son Silas won the JuiceBox Racers opening event, “J-Rod” Jarrod Hayes went out and turned in a dominating performance of his own in the 20-lap Street Stock feature. Jarrod and Alyssa Paprocky made up the front row with Hayes gaining quite an early advantage when Paprocky balked at first coming to take the green. Never one to turn down a gift, Hayes got away fast and with a non-stop race on the horizon was not going to be caught. Hayes in the North Fork Sanitation Chevy would drive on to an emotional win for he and Roger Oxee, as Oxee relied on McBetts Racing Engines during his 64-career Late Model wins, tops all-time. Sadly, Richie Gottfried of McBetts passed away during the off-season. Danny Pizzo of Holbrook broke to second at the start but was unable to erase the advantage Hayes built settling for second in his sponsor wanted racer. Opening day winner Brian Brown of Calverton was third in the Eastport Feeds Chevy.

In a spirited 20-lap Mini Stock event Chris Olivari of Coram took home the win, his first of 2025 and fourth of his career. Olivari and CJ Zukowski made up the front row and would wind-up the main combatants over the entire race distance. Olivari led the first 8 circuits before Zukowski got by during a 8th lap double file restart. Undaunted Olivari raced his way back to the lead on lap 12 ducking under Zukowski on the front chute. This time Olivari not only kept the lead over the final seven laps, but he was also able to pull away in his Middle Country Automotive entry. CJ Zukowski of Riverhead was second in the Walls of fame Cavalier, Paul Wojcik of Patchogue was third in the Superior Business Solutions Honda.

The 50-lap 4/6-Cylinder Enduro was dominated by both Ryan Warren of Ridge, the eventual winner in the Joe Warren Motorsports Cavalier and Ryan Zukowski of Riverhead. How dominating were they? They lapped the entire field. “The Z-Man” Ryan Zukowski led early with Ryan Warren having to do some work to get through the field. Once he got to Zukowski, the two good friends off-track danced through lapped traffic with Warren using a lapped car as a pick to take the lead and eventual win. Zukowski, front brake rotors glowing was second in the Busy Bee Pest Control mount, Bob Dalke of Mount Sinai was third in the Bobby’s One Stop Custom Exhaust & Auto machine.

While racing his INEX Legend Race Car at Riverhead weekly, “V-Ride” Mike Van Houten over the year has become a very popular personality, one who still seeks that elusive first career win. The Jamesport resident also perhaps does more charity work than most through racing, highlighted by his annual holiday Toy Drive for Ronald McDonald House of New Hyde Park. Saturday in his Van Houten Trucking bus, Mike Van Houten Jr. held his first checker flag after winning the 15-lap School Bus Figure Eight race. Van Houten had to withstand a race long duel with eventual runner-up, Frank “The Tank” Dumicich Jr. of East Quogue in his Rapid Recovery Towing bus.

NASCAR Modifieds: 1. Mark Stewart 2. Dylan Slepian 3. Roger Turbush 4. John Beatty Jr. 5. Chris Young 6. Cory Midgett 7. Owen Grennan 8. Michael Rutkoski 9. Timmy Solomito 10. JR Bertuccio 11. Matt Brode 12. Allan Pedersen 13. Kyle Ellwood 14. Chris Rogers 15. Chase Grennan 16. CJ Lehmann
Figure Eights: 1. Allan Pedersen 2. Scott Pedersen 3. Will Farrell 4. Kim Hyde 5. Bob Dalke 6. Tyler Farrell
Super Pro Trucks: 1. Sean Glennon 2. Jack Handley Jr. 3. Charles Sudano 4. Dave Koenig 5. Cillian Tennant 6. Lou Maestri 7. Frank Dumicich Jr. 8. Liam Patrick 9. Erin Solomito 10. Tony Naglieri 11. Frank Dumicich Sr.
Street Stocks: 1. Jarrod Hayes 2. Danny Pizzo 3. Brian Brown 4. Brandon Hubbard 5. Jake Curran 6. Alyssa Paprocky 7. John Harley 8. Tom Sullivan 9. Kyle Halpin 10. James DiPietro 11. Ricky Carman 12. Anthony Caccioppo 13. Bob Dalke 14. Ed Fontana 15. Dave Antos 16. Chris McGuire 17. Luke Foerster
Mini Stocks: 1. Chris Olivari 2. CJ Zukowski 3. Paul Wojcik 4. Tyler Farrell 5. Eoughan Heyward 6. Charles Astacio 7. Daniel Sylla 8. Marissa Stewart
4/6-Cylinder Enduro (top ten): 1. Ryan Warren 2. Ryan Zukowski 3. Bob Dalke 4. Dave Olivari 5. Chris Smith 6. Mike Fragola 7. Taylor Schewire 8. Dave Stewart 9. Kyler Driscoll 10. Charles Sherry
School Bus Figure Eight race: Winner- Mike Van Houten Jr.
Photos copyright Richie Grodski, used by permission. For more photos from the May 10 Scout Night event and other Riverhead Raceway events, visit Richie Grodski’s SmugMug site, where photos are available for purchase.
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North Wilkesboro Results: May 18, 2025 (NASCAR Modified)
NASCAR Whelen Modified results from North Wilkesboro Speedway North Wilkesboro Speedway is set to host the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Fans have packed the stands ahead of tonight’s NASCAR All-Star Race. View North Wilkesboro results for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour below. North Wilkesboro MenuCARS (PLM): Prac/Qual | RaceCARS (LMSC): Prac/Qual | RaceTrucks: : Prac/Qual | RaceModified: RaceCup : Prac/Qual | Heats | Lineup | Open | All-Star Race North Wilkesboro TV Schedule Luke […]

NASCAR Whelen Modified results from North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Wilkesboro Speedway is set to host the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Fans have packed the stands ahead of tonight’s NASCAR All-Star Race.
View North Wilkesboro results for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour below.
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CARS (PLM): Prac/Qual | Race
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Modified: Race
Cup : Prac/Qual | Heats | Lineup | Open | All-Star Race
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Luke Baldwin and Jake Lutz set the front row. 150 laps of modified racing are up next…
Race Report
Green flag, Baldwin gets the jump and he’s clear before turn one.
149 to go, Eric Goodale has lost a tire, caution.
Green, Baldwin and Hirschman run side by side at the front. Hirschman wins the battle for the lead.
132 to go, Bobby Labonte is up in smoke, caution. Dave Sapienza crashes in the oil on the track.
Green, Hirschman leads Baldwin.
120 to go, Patrick Emerling spins with some help. Multiple cars are collected and the caution is out.
Green, Baldwin noses ahead. Matt Hirschman spins off turn four with help from Jake Lutz! Caution.
Green, Baldwin leads as Tyler Rypkema slides Justin Bonsignore for 2nd.
96 to go, Rypkema slides Baldwin for the race lead.
84 to go
84 to go, Carson Loftin has lost an engine, caution.
Rypkema leads the field to the pit lane. Justin Bonsignore wins the race to the pit exit. Corey LaJoie and two others stay out.
Green, LaJoie and Kopcik bang bars into turn one. LaJoie leads off turn two.
70 to go, Trevor Catalano spins. Ryan Newman, Kyle Bonsignore and several others are collected, caution.
Green, Corey LaJoie spins from the launch with help from Justin Bonsignore and others as the entire inside lane was pushing on each other. 10+ cars are collected.
Stephen Kopcik is handed the lead.
Green, Kopcik and Austin Beers run side by side for the lead. A lap later, Beers clears him via the inside lane.
47 to go
47 to go, Craig Lutz slides Beers, Lutz to the lead!
45 to go, Tyler Rypkema throws a block on Stephen Kopcik into turn one. Kopcik drives into his bumper and Rypkema slams the outside wall! The caution is out.
Rypkema tells him his number one as Kopcik rolls by under the caution.
Green, Lutz gets the jump and he leads Baldwin off turn two.
32 to go, Mike Marshall and Tyler Barry are in the wall, caution.
Green, Lutz leads Baldwin off turn two.
13 to go, caution.
Green, Craig Lutz and Luke Baldwin rub wheels into turn one. A lap later, Baldwin clears him for the lead!
7 to go, Lutz leans on the left rear of Baldwin.
They continue to rub. Lutz reclaims the lead!
Craig Lutz wins at North Wilkesboro Speedway!
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Race Results
May 18, 2025
NASCAR Modified
Pos | Driver
1. Craig Lutz
2. Luke Baldwin
3. Justin Bonsignore
4. Jacob Lutz
5. Austin Beers
6. Stephen Kopcik
7. Tony Catalano
8. Joey Braun
9. Jeremy Gerstner
10. Luke Fleming
11. Ken Heagy
12. Teddy Hodgdon IV
13. Ryan Newman
14. Corey LaJoie
15. Trevor Catalano
16. John-Michael Shenette
17. Mike Harshall
18. Tyler Barry
19. Tyler Rypkema
20. Joey Coulter IV
21. Jake Crum
22. Matt Hirschman
23. Joey Cipriano
24. Kyle Bonsignore
25. Kyle Ebersole
26. Brian Sones
27. Carson Loftin
28. Patrick Emerling
29. Bobby Labonte
30. Dave Sapienza
31. Eric Goodale
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