Practice makes perfect.

During a brief break from ASA STARS National Tour competition, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) and driver development standout Kyle Steckly are making the most of their downtime to fine-tune their Late Model program.

This week, the team prepared a pair of No. 30 Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa Ford Mustangs and took to the track Thursday for a test session at Newport (Tenn.) Speedway.

Their efforts continue this weekend with a trip to Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville for the North-South Super Late Model Challenge 100, co-sanctioned by the ASA Southern Super Series and the Championship Racing Association (CRA), where they aim to secure their first win of the 2025 season.

Steckly, who broke through in ASA STARS competition last year with a thrilling win at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway en route to Rookie of the Year honors is hoping the extra seat time will help turn the tide after a challenging start to his 2025 campaign.

“We’ve had some ups and downs to start the year, but getting back to the basics and putting in the work at tracks like Newport and Nashville is what helps us improve,” said Steckly.

“This weekend is about getting better as a team, building momentum, and hopefully coming out with a strong finish — or even a win.”

When the ASA STARS National Tour resumes competition later this month, the RJR team will face a quick turnaround with two races in as many days, first at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway on May 22, followed by a return to Tennessee for the Newport 300 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch.

“The test at Newport went well,” added Steckly. “We spent the day working on several different components and adjustments. We know May is a critical month for us in ASA STARS competition, so I feel like this test was essential for us in our journey this year.

“Now, we can move to Nashville and see what we can do.”

There are no firm expectations for Nashville, but Steckly and his Mark Rette-led team are focused on making the most of the opportunity, especially against a stacked field of competitors.

“Obviously, we are going to win, that is our goal,” said Steckly. “But if the cards don’t align, we’re focused on delivering a strong finish for our partners, Auto Parts Centres and Canusa, and having some fun too.”

Team co-owner Rette echoed his driver’s outlook and emphasized the organization’s commitment to progress.

“The entire Rette Jones Racing team has put a lot of effort in this week, and I certainly appreciate it,” Rette offered. “We haven’t been where we wanted to be on the track, so we’re taking the necessary steps to put us in that position.

“The test went well at Newport, which will aid us in Nashville this weekend. We look forward to a strong and productive weekend for our No. 30 Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa Ford Mustang.”

In addition to back-to-back APC United Late Model Series championships (2023 – 2024), Steckly’s accolades include seven APC United Late Model Series wins, the 2023 Grisdale Triple Crown Champion and Gold Rush 123 winner, along with multiple podium finishes in the NASCAR Canada Series.

For more on Kyle Steckly like him on Facebook (Kyle Steckly Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@kyle_steckly) and X | Twitter (@KyleSteckly).

For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and X | Twitter (@RetteJones30).

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NASCAR Truck Series results from Texas Motor Speedway

NASCAR Truck Series drivers are on the grid in Fort Worth, Texas. The 1.5-mile of Texas Motor Speedway is set to host the SpeedyCash 250.

View Texas results for the NASCAR Truck Series below.

Texas Menu
Sprint Car: Race
Truck: Qual | Race
Xfinity: Qual

Texas TV Schedule

Tyler Ankrum and Daniel Hemric set the front row. 167 laps of truck racing are up next…

Texas Trucks
Stage 1 – Report

Laps: 40 (1-40 / 167)

Green flag, Ankrum is clear before turn one. Grant Enfinger wiggles off the bottom but he saves it as he falls outside the top 20.

Lap 21, the competition caution is out.

Ankrum stays out with most of the field.

Green, Ankrum and Layne Riggs run side by side for the lead. Riggs drives it deep on the outside into turn three, Riggs completes the pass as they return to turn one.

Lap 31, Gio Ruggerio clips the infield grass in the tri-oval. The wet grass rips his right front off and he slams the outside wall. Kaden Honeycutt and Brandon Jones are collected.

Riggs leads most of the field to the pit lane. Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton take over the front row.

Green, Enfinger clears Crafton for the lead.

Grant Enfinger wins stage one at Texas Motor Speedway!

Texas Results (Stage 1) : 1. Grant Enfinger; 2. Matt Mills; 3. Matt Crafton; 4. Daniel Hemric; 5. Corey Heim; 6. Ty Majeski; 7. Tanner Gray; 8. Carson Hocevar; 9. Chandler Smith; 10. Layne Riggs

Texas Trucks
Stage 2 – Report

Laps: 40 (41-80 / 167)

Green flag in stage two, Enfinger is clear into turn one.

Lap 52, Layne Riggs gets loose under Ty Majeski. Riggs spins from 6th in turn two and he brushes the wall. The caution is out.

Green, Corey Heim and Grant Enfinger run side by side for the lead. Andres Perez spins behind them and backs it into the wall, caution.

Green, Heim is clear into turn one.

Lap 64, Luke Fenhaus shoves Layne Riggs into the infield through the tri-oval. He slides through the wet grass on the infield and picks up heavy nose damage, caution.

Green, Enfinger drives it deep on the outside and he reclaims the lead off turn two.

5 to go in stage two, Corey Heim diamonds turns one and two. He has a run on Enfinger off the corner. Heim to the lead!

Corey Heim wins stage two at Texas Motor Speedway!

Texas Results (Stage 2) : 1. Corey Heim; 2. Chandler Smith; 3. Grant Enfinger; 4. Daniel Hemric; 5. Stewart Friesen; 6. Ben Rhodes; 7. Jake Garcia; 8. Tyler Ankrum; 9. Ty Majeski; 10. Matt Crafton

Texas Trucks
Stage 3 – Report

Laps: 87 (81-167 / 167)

Heim leads most of the the field to the pit lane. He’ll restart 6th as 5 trucks stay out. Ty Majeski and Carson Hocevar take over the front row.

Green flag on stage three, Majeski is clear before turn one.

72 to go, Heim drives it deep on the outside into turn one. He clears Majeski off turn two, Heim returns to the lead with fresh tires.

56 to go, Majeski throws a block on Chandler Smith into turn three. Majeski is turned into the outside wall. No caution as Majeski has heavy damage.

24 to go, green flag pit stops are complete. Heim cycles back to the race lead. Chandler Smith trails by 16 seconds.

Carson Hocevar is forced to the pit lane to replace a battery.

21 to go, Frankie Muniz is in the turn two wall, caution.

Green, Heim clears Enfinger into turn one.

13 to go

13 to go, Stewart Friesen loses the rear and he chases it up the track. Friesen clips the left rear of Enfinger and they both slam the outside wall! Chandler Smith is also collected.

Green with 6 to go, Heim is clear before turn one.

5 to go, Connor Mosack wiggles under Jake Garcia. They both tag the wall, caution.

Green in NASCAR Overtime, Heim misses the bottom into turn one. Ben Rhodes run even on the outside. Rajah Caruth has a run on both of them and makes it three wide for the lead down the back! Caution as Matt Mills clips the grass.

Green in NASCAR Overtime #2, Heim throws a block on Caruth into turn one. Heim and Rhodes run side by side for the lead off turn two.

1 to go, Daniel Hemric makes it three wide for the lead into turn one! Rhodes fades. Heim clears Hemric off turn two!

Corey Heim wins at Texas Motor Speedway!

Texas Motor Speedway
Race Results
May 2, 2025
NASCAR Truck Series

Pos | Driver

1. Corey Heim

2. Daniel Hemric

3. Rajah Caruth

4. Tyler Ankrum

5. Tanner Gray

6. Ben Rhodes

7. Matt Crafton

8. Bayley Currey

9. Dawson Sutton

10. Ty Majeski

11. Jack Wood

12. Stefan Parsons

13. Nick Sanchez

14. Nathan Byrd

15. Spencer Boyd

16. Chandler Smith

17. Carson Hocevar

18. Josh Reaume

19. Cody Dennison

20. Matt Mills

21. Jake Garcia

22. Connor Mosack

23. Grant Enfinger

24. Stewart Friesen

25. Frankie Muniz

26. Toni Breidinger

27. Luke Fenhaus

28. Layne Riggs

29. Andres Perez

30. Brandon Jones

31. Gio Ruggiero

32. Kaden Honeycutt

NASCAR Truck Series
Point Standings

Pending

Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Video Highlights

Pending

Links

Texas Motor Speedway | NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying results for Texas Motor Speedway

Weather has canceled Texas Motor Speedway qualifying. The NASCAR Xfinity Series lineup has been set via the rulebook.

View the Texas starting lineup for the NASCAR Xfinity Series below.

Texas Menu
Sprint Car: Race
Truck: Qual | Race
Xfinity: Qual

Texas TV Schedule

Austin Hill will lead the field to green from the pole position in Saturday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Texas Motor Speedway
Starting Lineup
May 3, 2025
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Pos | Driver

1. Austin Hill

2. Justin Allgaier

3. Jesse Love

4. Jeb Burton

5. Harrison Burton

6. Sheldon Creed

7. Sam Mayer

8. Matt DiBenedetto

9. Daniel Dye

10. Anthony Alfredo

11. Blaine Perkins

12. Taylor Gray

13. Carson Kvapil

14. Nick Sanchez

15. Nick Leitz

16. Dean Thompson

17. Leland Honeyman

18. Brennan Poole

19. Ryan Ellis

20. Kyle Larson

21. Brandon Jones

22. Sammy Smith

23. Christian Eckes

24. Josh Bilicki

25. Jeremy Clements

26. Kyle Sieg

27. Riley Herbst

28. Mason Maggio

29. Josh Williams

30. Kris Wright

31. Ryan Sieg

32. Mason Massey

33. Corey Day

34. Parker Retzlaff

35. William Sawalich

36. Katherine Legge

37. Joey Gase

38. Garrett Smithley

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Texas Motor Speedway | NASCAR

• The newly branded MillerTech Battery 200 will kick off the June 20-22 NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
• With the addition of 10 laps and 25 miles, the 200-mile, 80-lap event will be the longest NCTS race in Pocono Raceway history.
• Pocono Raceway offering fans $10 discount off NCTS tickets, MillerTech giving 10% off products on website for a limited time.

LONG POND, Pa. (May 1, 2025) – It’s MillerTech time.

MillerTech Energy, an Ohio-based company at the forefront of premium lithium battery technology, has become the entitlement sponsor for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) race on Friday, June 20, at Pocono Raceway.

The race will be branded the MillerTech Battery 200 as the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event will be lengthened by 25 miles and 10 laps on the 2.5-mile “Tricky Triangle.” The 200-mile, 80-lap race will become the longest NCTS race ever contested at Pocono Raceway, with last season’s event previously holding that distinction among the 15 hosted at the venue.

The MillerTech Battery 200, the 14th of 25 races on the NCTS schedule, will be broadcast live on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM Radio beginning at 5 p.m. ET.

“We’re excited to team up with Pocono Raceway for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race and help power one of the most thrilling weekends in motorsports,” said Lester Miller, founder and owner of MillerTech Energy. “As a faith-driven, American-owned company, this partnership is a great fit — not just because of the racing, but because of the passionate fans and campers who bring this place to life. We’re looking forward to connecting with them and sharing the reliable power MillerTech is known for.”

This partnership marks MillerTech’s first NASCAR race entitlement, but the company is currently involved in the sport. MillerTech is sponsoring the Front Row Motorsports’ No. 4 Ford entry of NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) driver Noah Gragson at three races. One of those will be The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, June 22.

The company also is planning on fan engagement activations throughout the Pocono Raceway weekend. In celebration of the partnership in advance of the race weekend, both Pocono Raceway and MillerTech are offering fans limited discounts. Pocono Raceway is offering $10 off any NCTS race ticket by clicking here. MillerTech is offering a 10% off site-wide offer with the code POCONO10 when visiting www.millertechenergy.com.

“We are overjoyed to welcome MillerTech to our Pocono Family of Partners,” Pocono Raceway President Ben May said. “It’s great to add a partner like MillerTech that shares our values, including treating everyone like family and delivering quality products at a great value that are backed by warranties or guarantees. We’re looking forward to what Lester Miller and the team at MillerTech will bring to our fans during the race weekend.”

“This partnership with Pocono Raceway is a big step in taking MillerTech to the next level in motorsports,” added Dustin DelSignore, NASCAR Marketing Representative for MillerTech. “We’re building something special here — a brand that not only performs on the track but connects with fans in a real way. This weekend is just the beginning of what’s to come.”

The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will put on a one-day show that Friday with the series kicking off the weekend’s on-track action at 12:35 p.m. with the opening practice. Single-truck, one-lap qualifying will begin at 1:40 p.m. to set the field for the MillerTech Battery 200.

In addition to the NCS and NCTS, the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) will be part of the weekend with the Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 on Saturday, June 21, at 3:30 p.m.

For ticket information and news on the NASCAR race weekend, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.

About MillerTech

MillerTech is a faith-driven, American-owned company at the forefront of premium lithium battery technology. From RVs and golf carts to marine and more, our batteries are built for performance, endurance, and reliability — no matter where the road, trail, or water takes you. We’re proud to partner with Pocono Raceway and support NASCAR driver Noah Gragson, bringing lasting power to one of racing’s most passionate weekends. At MillerTech, we don’t just power machines — we power adventures.

About Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 60 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events each year. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 300 events including Elements Music & Arts Festival and a wide range of entertainment events, car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.

Noah Gragson has weighed in on Christopher Bell’s critique of NASCAR’s growing emphasis on political correctness, admitting drivers must “walk that middle road” to appease sponsors. The Front Row Motorsports driver’s comments follow Bell’s praise of YouTuber Cleetus McFarland’s unfiltered persona, reigniting debates over authenticity in the sport.

Gragson, fresh off a fourth-place finish at Talladega, acknowledged the tightrope drivers navigate between self-expression and sponsor demands. Meanwhile, Bell’s assertion that NASCAR has “fallen down a path of political correctness” continues to polarize fans and insiders.

Noah Gragson Admits Balancing Act Amid NASCAR’s Sponsor Pressures

Gragson addressed Bell’s remarks during an interview with veteran reporter Claire B. Lang on May 1. “You answer to so many different partners that might have different views, you know, within the partners that you have, they have different views,” he said.

“You kind of just got to tone it down. I’m probably a little more edgier than most drivers. … There’s so many partners that you kind of got to walk that middle road.”

The 26-year-old’s candid response highlights the challenges drivers face in an era of heightened corporate scrutiny. Gragson, known for his bold personality, has tempered his approach since joining Front Row Motorsports this season. This season’s Talladega result, his first top-five finish of 2025, showcases his competitive growth, but his comments reveal the off-track balancing act.

Bell sparked the debate days earlier by praising McFarland’s unfiltered Talladega antics. The YouTuber, who drew 70,000 viewers to his ARCA race livestream, joked about “purebred Americans” loving “b**bs and turning left” on Talladega Boulevard. Bell called McFarland’s authenticity “refreshing,” contrasting it with NASCAR’s polished norms.

Christopher Bell’s Political Correctness Critique Divides NASCAR Community

Bell doubled down on his stance in multiple interviews, arguing NASCAR’s culture stifles driver individuality.

“The name of the game has kinda fallen down a path of political correctness. You have to say the right things, do the right things, act a certain way. It’s refreshing whenever you get a guy like that [McFarland],” the Joe Gibbs Racing driver told Frontstretch.

“I don’t think he’s trying to make a career out of this. Maybe one day he will — I don’t know. He definitely does it his own way, and I respect that.”

Fans reacted sharply, with some blaming sponsors for sanitizing driver personalities. Others rejected Bell’s framing.

Gragson’s measured response underscores the stakes. Sponsorships remain vital in a sport where financial backing dictates competitiveness. “I try to live every day like it’s my last,” Gragson said, hinting at his natural exuberance. “But there’s a line.”

The debate coincides with NASCAR’s push to attract younger audiences. McFarland’s viral success and Bell’s endorsement suggest raw authenticity resonates. Yet Gragson’s caution reflects the reality: Sponsor dollars still call the shots.

As the Cup Series heads to Texas, the tension between commercial interests and fan demand for personality lingers. Bell’s critique may not change policies, but spotlights a generational divide. Veterans like Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch thrive on polarizing personas, while newer drivers navigate a minefield of expectations.

For Gragson, the path forward is clear, even if narrow. “Talladega’s been good to us,” he said of his recent success. But off the track, the real race involves staying true to himself without burning bridges. In NASCAR’s evolving landscape, that middle road just got narrower.