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Texas NASCAR Xfinity results: Kyle Larson charges to overtime victory

Kyle Larson took the lead on the restart of the second overtime and went on to win Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. The victory is his second of the season in the Xfinity Series. Larson drove the No. 88 for JR Motorsports in place of the injured Connor Zilisch, who suffered […]

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Kyle Larson took the lead on the restart of the second overtime and went on to win Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

The victory is his second of the season in the Xfinity Series. Larson drove the No. 88 for JR Motorsports in place of the injured Connor Zilisch, who suffered a back injury in a last-lap crash a week ago at Talladega Superspeedway. Larson overcame a penalty for an uncontrolled tire on Lap 49 to win.

Taylor Gray finished a career-best second. Riley Herbst placed third, followed by Austin Hill and Sam Mayer.

The 208-lap race was slowed 11 times for 62 laps by cautions. Twenty four of the 38 cars were involved in accidents, the most in a Texas Xfinity race.

Justin Allgaier was among the victims. He couldn’t avoid the slower car of Kris Wright and hit him in the rear, sending Allgaier into the wall and out of the race after leading 99 laps and winning a stage. Allgaier finished 35th.

Stage 1 winner: Justin Allgaier

Stage 2 winner: Austin Hill

Next: The series races at 4:30 p.m. ET May 24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the CW Network.





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MotoAmerica Thoughts – RacingNation.com

A decent gap, but one short-lived, Herrin over Beaubier on lap one of Sunday’s Superbike race. [Pete Gorski photo] by Pete Gorski Every year I say it’s too bad more people don’t come out to the MotoAmerica event at Road America. Multiple classes, (usually) big fields, and with enhanced safety systems obscuring drivers in most […]

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A decent gap, but one short-lived, Herrin over Beaubier on lap one of Sunday’s Superbike race. [Pete Gorski photo]

by Pete Gorski

Every year I say it’s too bad more people don’t come out to the MotoAmerica event at Road America. Multiple classes, (usually) big fields, and with enhanced safety systems obscuring drivers in most other forms of motorsport (not saying they shouldn’t be safe, just saying even open-cockpit cars aren’t very open; more on that later), motorcycle racing gives you an up-close and fully visible look at what it takes to hustle a bike around a race track.

Well this year everybody listened. Helped no doubt by perfect weather (Friday excluded) on the two big “S” days, fans came out in numbers never before seen. The Main Gate was, as a fellow photographer said, like somebody kicked over an ant hill, into the late morning. As you might expect for motorcycle event, the crowd was very mobile, filling up viewing areas that don’t always attract large numbers of fans. (Looking at you top-of-Carosuel-bluff down by the Bend.)

Those fans were rewarded with some close racing and some dramatic incidents that changed outcomes. But first, they had to get through the seemingly required rain that falls on almost every MotoAmerica event at Road America. Friday was warm and cloudy, and by the afternoon it was warm and cloudy and WET. Not for very long, and not too heavy (honestly if it’s going to rain it should really rain), but enough to suppress the turnout for those sessions.

But then the “S” days were as mentioned, perfect. Sunny but not hot, windy but not blow-the-canopy-over bad…

So, how was the racing? You can get the results of every session over at www.MotoAmerica.com, but here are some observations from the wall.

° Certainly influenced by the race being Wisconsin, the King of the Baggers sessions are wildly popular. The bikes are big and loud (and they photography nicely), and watching them rumble through the long fast sweepers is like watching the dancing hippos from Fantasia — they shouldn’t be that fast or graceful, but somehow they are, a testament to the riders’ skills on these heavy bikes.

° You hear the word “processional” often used to describe Formula One racing. Maybe a few chaotic passes at the front in Turn One on Lap One and then…anyway… Unfortunately the SuperBike races flirted with that term. Less so for Race One; the battle for second was decided by nine hundredths of a second — Bobby Fong over Cam Beaubier, with Josh Herrin almost three seconds ahead in first. But off the podium, fairly large gaps. Race Two had potential, although Herrin was already building a gap to then-second-place runner Beaubier as they exited Turn Five on lap one. Herrin’s off in the Bend gave the lead back to Beaubier, and the two continued to circulate closely. But Beaubier’s low-side with four laps to go on the back end of the Carousel ended his day, giving Herrin the double for the weekend. All very exciting. But the rest? The gap to second (Fong) was eight seconds. The gap to third? Seventeen more ticks. Every race can’t end with a photo finish, we get it. But for the top class, the finishes were a little underwhelming.

° That said, Supersport kinda did produce the finishes you want. Twenty-eight bikes meant somebody was always in contact with somebody else. At the end of eleven laps in Race One, just over four seconds covered the top four positions, with 1.4sec covering the podium. Race Two was almost impossibly close at the line, with the top five riders separated by .734 seconds. And not just the front. Check out the results from Race Two — http://www.motoamericaregistration.com/Results/2025/RDAMER/25_7_RDAMER_SSP_R2_res.pdf — close finishes all through the field.

° Back to the visibility of the riders. In almost every modern form of car racing, the drivers are inside or underneath a halo or aero screen. So it’s enjoyable to see both how much the riders are doing on their bikes, but also to see a certain amount of personality on display that is absent in other forms of racing, usually in the form of logos and branding on riders’ leathers.

° The climax of the weekend was the second King of the Baggers race. You have to wonder if Tyler Herfoss is a hockey fan, because the hip check he laid on Bradley Smith in Turn 14 was, depending on your perspective, a racing incident (Smith did leave the door open) or some NHL-level clearing-the-way. Standing close to the Harley-Davidson hospitality area, the gasps were probably audible back in Milwaukee as Herfoss’ Indian survived the contact while Smith tumbled through the grass, his H-D bouncing along beside him.

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Ram Charges Towards 2026 NASCAR Return

The age-old adage ”win on Sunday, sell on Monday” will soon be a part of Ram’s marketing strategy once more. After a 13-year hiatus, Ram is returning to the NASCAR Craftsman truck series, part of an ongoing “Ram-demption” marketing push. This strategy in particular should appease the more than 40 percent of NASCAR fans that […]

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The age-old adage ”win on Sunday, sell on Monday” will soon be a part of Ram’s marketing strategy once more. After a 13-year hiatus, Ram is returning to the NASCAR Craftsman truck series, part of an ongoing “Ram-demption” marketing push. This strategy in particular should appease the more than 40 percent of NASCAR fans that double as pickup truck owners.

With their eyes set on Daytona, eight or so months away, Ram has their work cut out for them; but, it may not be as much as initially conceived. At a private press backgrounder at the Stellantis headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, their progress thus far became immediately apparent. The back doors slid open to the sounds of a 9,000 rpm-revving, ground hugging, side-exhaust spewing Ram 1500 concept race truck. Oh yeah, it’s mean.

The driver was sunk low in the operator’s rigid bucket seat, the passenger seat axed to expose a white floor contrasted by a large, red fuel line and aptly-placed fire extinguisher. Through the interwoven roll cage, a simplistic dash was on display, an ignition switch and race-ready readouts replacing the Uconnect 5 infotainment system seen on pedestrian Rams. The bed was covered, topped with clear sail panels adorned with ‘Ram’ typography; ‘Direct Connection,’ Mopar’s aftermarket support network, fulfilled numerous sponsorship spots across the livery. On each corner, this low-slung pickup met the glossy floor tiles through Goodyear slicks.

“For more than a decade, customers and our dealer network asked about getting back into NASCAR,” said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram. “The desire was always there, but we didn’t have a plan that delivered the last tenth and following just didn’t fit our DNA. Now we have a solid plan that will set us apart from the field and will bring fresh new interest and engagement to America’s Motorsport.”

With the return of the Ram 1500’s HEMI V8 and their continuing product pushes geared towards the rambunctious and rebellious, the brand’s reemergence in NASCAR seems all too perfect. And when you watch a Ram 1500 race truck whip around Daytona early next year, you might just grin ear to ear.



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Honda Clinches Podium Finish in 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio

#93 MMG Honda of Karl Wittmer, LP Montour, and Dai Yoshihara claims third Challenges arise for #5 KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering Honda and #89 HART entries The fourth round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season saw a return to the podium for Honda, as the #93 MMG Honda Civic Type […]

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  • #93 MMG Honda of Karl Wittmer, LP Montour, and Dai Yoshihara claims third

  • Challenges arise for #5 KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering Honda and #89 HART entries

The fourth round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season saw a return to the podium for Honda, as the #93 MMG Honda Civic Type R TCR of Karl Wittmer, LP Montour, and Dai Yoshihara secured a third-place finish in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio.

Wittmer put the #93 machine on the front row for the start of the race, claiming pole position the day prior—and re-setting the Mid-Ohio TCR lap record in the process. As he took the green flag, he had a strong start and retained the lead, but the battle for first intensified further in the opening laps.

Traffic from the GS class created chaos early on, as Wittmer had to take evasive action to avoid a slow-moving competitor, sending him for a trip in the grass in the process. He was able to return on track quickly, but the excursion dropped him down the running order.

After coming into pit lane, the team adjusted their strategy and utilized the full course cautions to recover ground. As Dai Yoshihara and LP Montour took over for their stints, they gradually regained positions, making the alternative pit stop sequence work to their advantage.

Wittmer got back behind the wheel to complete the final stint, crossing the finish line in third place to complete MMG’s comeback drive.

The remaining Honda-powered entries, the #5 KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering Honda and the #89 HART, faced setbacks. Contact on track and mechanical issues brought their races to an early end and resulted in a twelfth and fifteenth place finish, respectively.

O’Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio Honda Race Results

  • Finished 3rd – #93 MMG Honda Civic Type R TCR, Karl Wittmer, LP Montour, Dai Yoshihara

  • Finished 12th (Not Running) – #5 KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering Honda Civic Type R TCR, William Tally, Tim Lewis

  • Finished 15th (Not Running) – #89 HART Honda Civic Type R TCR, Cameron Lawrence, Tyler Chambers, Chad Gilsinger

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Dai Yoshihara (#93 MMG Honda Civic Type R TCR) Finished 3rd: “The race was great, we got third place! My stint was pretty strong, it was a little hard because I had a bit of contact here and there, but the car was still great. I’m super happy about it. This was my last scheduled IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race for now, so I’m glad I was able to contribute some points for the team. Hoping that LP and Karl will be able to finish the season strong. That would be great.”

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Honda will return for the fifth round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season, the two-hour LP Building Solutions 120 at Watkins Glen International, on Saturday, June 21st at 11:45 AM ET.

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Ram CEO confirms NASCAR return in 2026

(TestMiles) – Tim Kuniskis says Ram is back in racing, and he’s not easing in. From Daytona to the Cup Series, Ram is gunning for impact, fans, and full-throttle relevance. Why does this matter right now?Ram isn’t just rejoining NASCAR. According to CEO Tim Kuniskis, they’re planning to steal the show. After a 13-year absence, […]

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(TestMiles) – Tim Kuniskis says Ram is back in racing, and he’s not easing in. From Daytona to the Cup Series, Ram is gunning for impact, fans, and full-throttle relevance.

Why does this matter right now?
Ram isn’t just rejoining NASCAR. According to CEO Tim Kuniskis, they’re planning to steal the show. After a 13-year absence, Ram is returning to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and it’s not stopping there.

“Ram’s coming back to NASCAR. Let’s go. We’re back in America’s motorsport.”

That was Kuniskis, confirming that Ram will be on the grid at Daytona in 2026. But this isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about brand heat, performance credibility, and an unmistakable presence in America’s favorite motorsport.

“We’ll be on track in Daytona in eight months.”
“The truck is real. We didn’t cobble that up.”

And yes, there’s a real truck, not a mock-up, not a concept sketch. Ram built it. It’s running.

This is part of a broader push to reposition Ram with a performance edge. The Truck Series comes first, but the long-term goal is Cup-level racing.

“First the truck, with the intention to go to Cup after that.”

How does it compare to rivals?
Unlike Ford and Chevy, Ram walked away from NASCAR more than a decade ago. But it’s coming back swinging, and Kuniskis says this isn’t business as usual.

“We’ve been working on this for a while… and we’re going to do it different than everybody else.”

Forget folding chairs and khaki-pants brand reps. Ram’s infield experience will feature lounges, music, drinks, and what Kuniskis calls their “symbol of protest.” They’re going full immersive.

“Not a pop-up tent, khaki pants and a product brochure… you’re going to see a lounge, music, drinks, and our symbol of protest.”

They’re also giving fans a visceral connection to the product. Enter: Ride the HEMI, a mechanical bull-style attraction set to redline.

“You’re going to get a chance to ride the HEMI… stay on the red line, get the HEMI badge of honor.”

It’s a calculated blend of NASCAR authenticity and brand theater designed to stand out in a sea of same.

Who is this for, and who should skip it?
According to Kuniskis, the audience overlap is obvious and massive.

“20 million people are avid NASCAR fans. 50% drive a pickup. 20% of them drive Ram. That’s the math.”

So who’s it for? Every current Ram driver. Every disaffected truck fan. Every NASCAR loyalist looking for something louder, flashier, and more fun.

But this isn’t a greenwashed EV activation. It’s not for crossover commuters or fleet managers looking for net-zero badges. This is old-school performance branding, backed by HEMI V8 horsepower and a truck with real towing capacity and off-road capability.

What’s the long-term significance?
This return is one plank in Ram’s bigger platform strategy, a campaign to turn racing fans into customers and customers into evangelists.

“There’s no ROI unless you do it differently… Our objective is to take the 20 million and turn it to 80 or 100 million.”

This lines up with the rest of Ram’s 2026 product cadence: the return of the HEMI V8, the launch of the RHO as the most power-per-dollar performance pickup, and an electrified commercial strategy led by the new Chassis Cab and ProMaster platforms.

But make no mistake, NASCAR is front and center. At Michigan International Speedway, Ram is rolling out its “Ram-Demption” campaign, including a national spot airing just before engines fire.

“The commercial you saw will run just before the start of engines at MIS.”
“A Ram 5500 towing a custom trailer will come down the straight, butterfly open, and do 360 donuts.”

If you were wondering whether Ram was serious, that’s your answer. And the plan isn’t a flash in the pan.

“We think we need a minimum of four trucks at Daytona to be competitive.”

The paperwork with NASCAR is in progress. The intention is real. The trucks are coming.



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Donnalley, Boring, & Rock Win $10K at Line Up Triple 10Ks

Donnalley, Boring, Rock, Fix, Walker and Cireddu cashed in at the Jett Promotions Line Up Triple 10K’s at Kuhnle Motorsports Park. Photos by BME Photography THOMPSON, OH- Jett Promotions held their Line Up Triple 10Ks on June 6–8, 2025, at Kuhnle Motorsports Park. The three-day event featured three $10,000-to-win races, along with No-Box bonuses. A […]

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Donnalley, Boring, Rock, Fix, Walker and Cireddu cashed in at the Jett Promotions Line Up Triple 10K’s at Kuhnle Motorsports Park.

Photos by BME Photography

THOMPSON, OH- Jett Promotions held their Line Up Triple 10Ks on June 6–8, 2025, at Kuhnle Motorsports Park. The three-day event featured three $10,000-to-win races, along with No-Box bonuses. A Friday night Gamblers race was also held. Due to rain in the forecast for Sunday, race officials decided to run both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races on Saturday.

See event results below!

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Friday $10K

In the first $10,000-to-win race of the weekend, Lane Donnalley picked up the win over Dennis Rock.

Mike Walker was the No-Box bonus winner.

Lane Donnalley, Friday $10K Winner
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Dennis Rock, Friday $10K Runner-up
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Mike Walker, Friday No-Box Bonus Winner

Friday Gamblers Race

Bob Cireddu captured the Friday Gamblers Race over Mason Fix.

Saturday $10K

Kevin Boring picked up the Saturday $10K win over No-Box bonus winner, Mason Fix.

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Kevin Boring, Saturday $10K Winner
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Mason Fix, Saturday $10K Runner-up and No-Box Bonus Winner

Sunday $10K

In Sunday’s $10K event (which was contested on Saturday), Friday’s runner-up Dennis Rock returned to the final round seeking redemption, and this time, he delivered. Rock claimed the win over Scott Sill in the final.

Mason Fix was the No-Box Bonus winner for Sunday’s race also.

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Dennis Rock, Sunday $10K Winner
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Scott Sill, Sunday $10K Runner-up

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the Jett Promotions Line Up Triple 10Ks at Kuhnle Motorsports Park.

For more bracket racing news and results from DragChamp, click here.





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Ram Returning to NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026Performance Racing Industry

Ram is returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026, ending a 13-year absence from the series. The Stellantis-owned brand unveiled a Ram 1500 concept race truck that previews the design for next year ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. The Ram 1500 concept truck was designed […]

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Ram is returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026, ending a 13-year absence from the series.

The Stellantis-owned brand unveiled a Ram 1500 concept race truck that previews the design for next year ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway this weekend.

The Ram 1500 concept truck was designed by the Ram design team and was molded to resemble a production truck, adopting elements from the Ram Sport Truck lineup, including the body lines around the fenders and grille, which frame a large Ram logo.

Ram previously ended factory support of NASCAR’s CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2012 after a 17-year run.

“For more than a decade, customers and our dealer network asked about getting back into NASCAR. The desire was always there, but we didn’t have a plan that delivered the last tenth and following just didn’t fit our DNA,” said Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis. “Now we have a solid plan that will set us apart from the field and will bring fresh new interest and engagement to America’s Motorsport.”

“Ram returning to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series is a major moment for the sport, and a sign that NASCAR remains a strong platform for blue chip brand partners,” said John Probst, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. “We are excited to welcome Ram back to the sport. Its identity includes high performance, durability and innovation–characteristics that embody NASCAR and, specifically, the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.”

For more information, visit ramtrucks.com.



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