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Rafa Matos Wins First CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Race of 2025, First Since Reuniting with Silver Hare Racing

May 3, 2025 Jared Odrick Earns Second-Career Pro/Am Challenge Win SALINAS, Calif. (May 3, 2025) – The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was wild from start to finish, with crashes, attrition and penalties affecting the results throughout the field, as competitors battled hard in the Mission Foods Laguna Seca […]

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Rafa Matos Wins First CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Race of 2025, First Since Reuniting with Silver Hare Racing

Jared Odrick Earns Second-Career Pro/Am Challenge Win

SALINAS, Calif. (May 3, 2025) – The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was wild from start to finish, with crashes, attrition and penalties affecting the results throughout the field, as competitors battled hard in the Mission Foods Laguna Seca SpeedTour. In the end, it was Rafa Matos in the No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro who was victorious, claiming his first win of the 2025 season as he pursues his fourth championship in the series.

Notes of Interest:

  • Rafa Matos earned his first race win of the 2025 season and first since reuniting with Silver Hare Racing.

  • Matos earned Silver Hare Racing’s very first win when he raced with them in 2020.

  • Today’s victory was the first for the Chevrolet Camaro since Connor Zilisch won at Sebring International Raceway in 2024.

  • Gian Buffomante, a third-generation racer and son of 2016 CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series champion Tony Buffomante, earned his first-career podium in his fifth-career start.

Matos took the green flag from the pole position and smoothly pulled out to the lead. Behind him, Thomas Annunziata (No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) advanced from fourth place to second, making his way around second-place starter Mike Skeen (No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage Chevrolet Camaro) and third-place starter Tristan McKee (No. 128 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro), who got shuffled back to fifth before the action was slowed on lap two for a crash.

When racing resumed on lap eight, Matos once again pulled ahead of his competitors, while Skeen and McKee both reclaimed their starting positions after getting back around Annunziata, and 2023 Champion Brent Crews (No. 10 Mobil 1/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry) worked his way into fifth. The top five settled in over the next eight laps, with Matos pulling out to a 2.919-second advantage. However, a safety car would close up the field on lap 16 for a quick pause in the action.

The race went green on lap 19, and over the next 11 laps, Matos once again showed his immense speed, gapping Skeen by 2.715 seconds before the caution was displayed for a multi-car crash in the corkscrew where Annunziata made contact with McKee, who spun and dropped back in the running order. Green-flag racing resumed on lap 33, and Matos once again led Skeen and Annunziata, with Crews now in fourth and Julian DaCosta (No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang) scored fifth. The restart was a wild one, with Skeen challenging Matos and drag racing into Turn 5, and Annunziata joining the race to take it three wide. Unfortunately, the three ran out of real estate and all made contact, with Skeen getting spun, Annunziata requiring service on pit road and Matos dropping back to fourth place.

Crews emerged as the new leader, with DaCosta, Adrian Wlostowski (No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Ford Mustang), Matos and Gian Buffomante (No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang) in his wake. Following a brief cleanup, the race went green on lap 38, setting up a two-lap shootout. Matos and Wlostowski were both trying to make a charge for the front when Wlostowski got into both Crews and DaCosta, sending both of them off the racing line. Wlostowski took the lead, but Matos’ speed was unmatched as the field took the white flag. He looked to Wlostowski’s inside in the corkscrew and made the pass for the lead.  Matos took the checkers, followed by Wlostowski and Buffomante. Eric Cayton crossed the finish line fourth, and Annunziata was scored fifth. However, following the race, Wlostowski, Cayton and Annunziata were all assessed avoidable contact penalties, which moved them back to seventh, eighth and ninth, respectively.

In the final results, Matos, Buffomante and McKee completed the podium, and Said Jr. and Dominic Starkweather (No. 47 Beacon Building Products Ford Mustang) rounded out the top five.

“It was a great day for the Silver Hare Racing team,” said Matos. “I think we’ve done a fantastic job making sure that the car was really quick in qualifying and in the race. Unfortunately, I was looking forward to having a clean race, but I got moved out of the way on that last restart. I fell back to fourth place and had to work really hard to regain those positions. It kind of fell in our lap at the end. I had to pass a few cars, but the car was so strong that it enabled me to do that. Just super proud of the Concord American Flagpole Silver Hare Racing boys prepping this car, making sure the car was in a very fast state. This should put us in a good position for the championship. Hopefully, we’ll keep plugging away and this will be our year.”

CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series National Championship Top 10:

1. Rafa Matos, No. 57 Concord American Flagpole/SHR Chevrolet Camaro

2. Gian Buffomante, No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang

3. Tristan McKee, No. 128 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro

4. Boris Said Jr., No. 60 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

5. Dominic Starkweather, No. 47 Beacon Building Products Ford Mustang

6. Brent Crews, No. 10 Mobil 1/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

7. Adrian Wlostowski, No. 3 CMI/Spot-On Services/AMT Motorsports Ford Mustang

8. Eric Cayton, No. 71 Ray Skillman Auto Group Ford Mustang

9. Thomas Annunziata, No. 90 Gazoo Racing/Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry

10. Julian DaCosta, No. 30 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang

Omologato Watches Fastest Lap of the Race:

Mike Skeen, No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage Chevrolet Camaro

Bassett Hard Charger:

Gian Buffomante, No. 95 Nitro Motorsports Ford Mustang

Barry Boes in the No. 27 Accio Data/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro led the first 29 laps of the Pro/Am Challenge, but unfortunately, when another car got turned sideways in the corkscrew, he had nowhere to go and made heavy contact, ending his day. From there, second-place starter Jared Odrick took the mantle in his No. 100 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro. Following close racing in the final laps, Odrick crossed the finish line first, followed by Viktor Czapla (No. 88 CoolBoxx Dodge Challenger) and Tom Sheehan (No. 97 Vixen Cycle Co./LTK/Cope Ford Mustang).

“I’m just so happy that our team really hung in there,” said Odrick on the podium. “Shout out to Troy [Brenner] and everybody at TRB Autosport, CoolBoxx, Black Underwear and Evan Slater. Evan has been great. He and I have been spending a lot of time together. He’s been teaching me a lot and hopefully a few things rub off on him, but we’ve been a great team. We’ve been really coming together. This weekend we had to keep our heads in it and really make sure that we got as many points as we could while we were out here and make use of this trip. I think more than anything, it really says a lot about our team and that we’re true competitors. We brought on Viktor [Czapla] this weekend with CoolBoxx, and it was awesome to be able to support him this weekend. I couldn’t be happier. We’re going to have podium burgers and podium beers all night.”

TA2 Pro/Am Podium:

1. Jared Odrick, No. 100 Black Underwear/CoolBoxx Chevrolet Camaro

2. Viktor Czapla, No. 88 CoolBoxx Dodge Challenger

3. Tom Sheehan, No. 97 Vixen Cycle Co./LTK/Cope Ford Mustang

 



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Bubba Wallace makes position clear on potential NASCAR horsepower boost

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace has backed the idea of increasing the horsepower of stock cars in the NASCAR Cup Series. This followed NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer’s confirmation to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that the possibility of increasing the horsepower from 670 to 750 is “on the table.” He explained: “We are […]

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23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace has backed the idea of increasing the horsepower of stock cars in the NASCAR Cup Series.

This followed NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer’s confirmation to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that the possibility of increasing the horsepower from 670 to 750 is “on the table.” He explained:

“We are working closely with all the stakeholders in the industry, and the collaboration has been better than ever in our sport on all topics. This particular one, [we] had a team owner council meeting last week, came up and we discussed that.

“Working closely, I know John Probst [senior vice president of innovation and racing development] had a conversation with our engine builders to see what we could do, how that would look and what changes would need to be made.”

While speaking to the media ahead of the race at Nashville, Wallace voiced his support of the idea, stating:

“I think [more horsepower would] help out everywhere, honestly.

“These cars are so close now, and some of these tracks that we go to, shifting just deletes the option of passing. We’re having to just operate inside the sandbox that we’re given. It is what it is,” Wallace added.

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Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota

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“That’s why teams are getting so much more competitive, and that the gap is decreasing, so I think more horsepower kind of brings you back to the old school feel. It just puts it back in the driver’s hands and that’s what we want.”

When asked how much of an increase he would like to see, the 31-year-old driver jokingly responded:

“1,000,” before adding: “More than what we’ve got.

“I think if you go in small increments, it’s just like sticking a band-aid on something. I’m not asking for nine [hundred] but 750 at least or higher, just to see if it’s as easy and somewhat cost-efficient as they’re saying.”

“It should show from there. I think we need a big step. What are we scared of? We’ve been saying it for years that we want more horsepower and we’ve been told they’re waiting for other manufacturers. Well, they ain’t in, so let’s do something.”

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Verstappen’s Spanish GP woes leave him 1 slip from race ban

Max Verstappen had every reason to leave the Spanish Grand Prix frustrated on Sunday – but beyond the immediate disappointment, the long-term consequences could pose deeper trouble for the 65-time Grand Prix winner. Red Bull’s strategy backfired when Verstappen’s planned third pit stop was disrupted by an ill-timed caution, allowing his rivals to take advantage […]

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Max Verstappen had every reason to leave the Spanish Grand Prix frustrated on Sunday – but beyond the immediate disappointment, the long-term consequences could pose deeper trouble for the 65-time Grand Prix winner.

Red Bull’s strategy backfired when Verstappen’s planned third pit stop was disrupted by an ill-timed caution, allowing his rivals to take advantage with a free stop and turning the race on its head.

On the restart, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc surged past Verstappen, who then found himself locked in a tense duel with Mercedes’ George Russell. The two clashed wheels twice in a bruising battle that capped off a day to forget for the reigning champion.

Verstappen was hit with a 10-second penalty that dropped him to 10th place. McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris capitalized on the chaos to secure a 1-2 finish.

But the implications may extend beyond a single race. Verstappen was assessed three penalty points in the aftermath, bringing his total to 11 over the past 12 months.

A one-race ban is triggered if a driver accumulates 12 penalty points in a 12-month span.

Verstappen, who won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on May 18, declined to discuss the penalty situation after Sunday’s race.

“Does it matter?” he said. “Yeah, OK, that’s great. I prefer to speak about the race, not just one single moment.”

Another penalty point at the next race – the Canadian Grand Prix on June 15 – would result in an automatic suspension for the Austrian Grand Prix on June 29.

Two of Verstappen’s current penalty points, dating back to last year’s race in Austria, are set to expire on June 30.

Russell questioned Verstappen’s driving in the aftermath.

“It’s down to the stewards to decide if it was deliberate or not. Max is such an amazing driver – so many people look up to him – it seems completely unnecessary,” Russell said. “I don’t know what’s going through his mind. It felt deliberate in the moment. It felt surprising.”

Verstappen currently sits third in the Formula 1 standings with 137 points, trailing leader Piastri by 49. Norris is second with 176.

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NASCAR Cup Series Standings: Kyle Busch gets major boost as multiple stars demoted after Nashville

The latest 2025 NASCAR Cup Series standings are in after Sunday’s race at Nashville, and it’s good news for two-time champion Kyle Busch. Despite starting down in 24th for the Cracker Barrel 400 and collecting no stage points throughout the race, Busch’s 12th-place finish overall saw him receive a huge boost in his bid for […]

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The latest 2025 NASCAR Cup Series standings are in after Sunday’s race at Nashville, and it’s good news for two-time champion Kyle Busch.

Despite starting down in 24th for the Cracker Barrel 400 and collecting no stage points throughout the race, Busch’s 12th-place finish overall saw him receive a huge boost in his bid for a playoff spot in 2025.

Only 16 drivers can qualify for the postseason, and the 25 points Busch earned by finishing 12th saw him climb four spots, from 19th and outside of the playoff places to 15th and inside them. The two-time champion will hope to remain there for the rest of the season, although a win would lock him in for good.

Elsewhere, after Sunday’s race at Nashville, multiple big-name stars suffered demotions in the standings. In the top 10, for example, Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick and Ross Chastain all dropped one spot, with those drivers now fifth, sixth and ninth overall.

There were also climbers in the top 10 as a result, the most notable of which was Denny Hamlin, moving from sixth to fourth with the 52 points he gained after finishing stages one and two in first and third, and then coming home third overall.

At the very top of the standings, there was no movement this weekend, with William Byron continuing to lead the way ahead of Kyle Larson in second and Christopher Bell in third. Sunday’s race winner, Ryan Blaney, remains seventh overall after his victory.

With that said, let’s take a look at the latest Cup Series standings in full!

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Rank Driver Car No. Team Points (Stage) Playoff Points
1 William Byron* 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 547 (153) 11
2 Kyle Larson* 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 499 (128) 23
3 Christopher Bell* 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 459 (81) 16
4 Denny Hamlin* 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 443 (113) 13
5 Chase Elliott 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 442 (85) 0
6 Tyler Reddick 45 23XI Racing Toyota 429 (109) 0
7 Ryan Blaney* 12 Team Penske Ford 417 (124) 8
8 Joey Logano* 22 Team Penske Ford 380 (83) 7
9 Ross Chastain* 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet 377 (30) 5
10 Bubba Wallace 23 23XI Racing Toyota 343 (100) 2
11 Chase Briscoe 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 342 (26) 0
12 Alex Bowman 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 334 (83) 0
13 Austin Cindric* 2 Team Penske Ford 303 (86) 7
14 Chris Buescher 17 RFK Racing Ford 297 (31) -5
15 Kyle Busch 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 291 (17) 0
16 Ryan Preece 60 RFK Racing Ford 289 (43) 1
17 Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet 287 (69) 0
18 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet 285 (22) 0
19 AJ Allmendinger 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 284 (51) 0
20 Josh Berry* 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford 278 (51) 6
21 Michael McDowell 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet 278 (14) 0
22 John H. Nemechek 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota 267 (21) 0
23 Todd Gilliland 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford 261 (19) 0
24 Erik Jones 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota 259 (25) 0
25 Zane Smith 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford 255 (12) 0
26 Austin Dillon 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 252 (4) 0
27 Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 236 (20) 0
28 Daniel Suárez 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet 231 (16) 0
29 Justin Haley 7 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet 218 (15) 0
30 Ty Dillon 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 217 (12) 0
31 Noah Gragson 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford 214 (8) 0
32 Brad Keselowski 6 RFK Racing Ford 194 (26) 0
33 Shane van Gisbergen 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet 173 (14) 0
34 Cole Custer 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford 173 (2) 0
35 Riley Herbst 35 23XI Racing Toyota 173 (2) 0
36 Cody Ware 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford 84 (3) 0
37 Jimmie Johnson 84 Legacy Motor Club Toyota 35 (0) 0
38 Corey LaJoie 01 Spire Motorsports Ford 24 (5) 0
39 Katherine Legge 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet 7 (0) 0
40 Derek Kraus 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet 5 (0) 0
41 Chad Finchum 66 Garage 66 Ford 3 (0) 0
42 Casey Mears 66 Garage 66 Ford 2 (0) 0
43 Burt Myers 50 Team AmeriVet Chevrolet 1 (0) 0
44 Martin Truex Jr. 56 Tricon Garage Toyota 1 (0) 0

* indicates a driver who has qualified for the Cup Series playoffs through winning a regular season race.

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A ruling by the Miami state court has the National Association for Stock Car Racing Inc. gearing up for a likely fall trial over allegations of false promises to the founders of the LGBCoin cryptocurrency, who earlier claimed they suffered $571 million in damages. Joseph Delich, a New York partner at Freedman Normand Friedland, is […]

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A ruling by the Miami state court has the National Association for Stock Car Racing Inc. gearing up for a likely fall trial over allegations of false promises to the founders of the LGBCoin cryptocurrency, who earlier claimed they suffered $571 million in damages.

Joseph Delich, a New York partner at Freedman Normand Friedland, is the lead attorney for the plaintiff, the LetsGoBrandon.com Foundation, and is joined by his partner, Velvel Freedman, against the defendant, NASCAR. Delich and Freedman are the same duo who convinced jurors to return $5 million against CNN, largely as a result of pivotal cross-examinations at trial.



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Carson Hocevar has telling moment with Hendrick chief after Jeff Gordon comments

Carson Hocevar finished second at Nashville for Spire Motorsports, with the 22-year-old having been praised by Hendrick vice-president Jeff Gordon in recent weeks (Image: Getty) For the second consecutive week, Carson Hocevar seemingly caught the attention of NASCAR powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports. The young driver has consistently impressed behind the wheel of the Spire Motorsports’ No. […]

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Carson Hocevar finished second at Nashville for Spire Motorsports, with the 22-year-old having been praised by Hendrick vice-president Jeff Gordon in recent weeks

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For the second consecutive week, Carson Hocevar seemingly caught the attention of NASCAR powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports. The young driver has consistently impressed behind the wheel of the Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet.

Hocevar secured a second-place finish at Nashville, coming in behind Ryan Blaney. This strong performance followed a notable appearance at the Coca-Cola 600, where he garnered praise from Hendrick’s vice-president Jeff Gordon during a live Amazon Prime Video broadcast.

In an exclusive interview with Express U.S. Sports earlier this season, the Cup Series Rookie of the Year shared his mindset and ambitions. Despite engine troubles at Charlotte that derailed his chances while battling for the lead, Hocevar remains a driver to watch.

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Hendrick Motorsports vice-president of competition, Chad Knaus, is a legendary figure in NASCAR, having guided Jimmie Johnson to seven championship wins as his crew chief, was spotted approaching Hocevar after his latest performance. Knaus was waiting to speak to Hocevar and tell him “good job” after he climbed from his car and finished speaking to the media after his latest race.

Knaus’s public endorsement of Hocevar sparked widespread speculation among fans, who quickly envisioned the young driver joining Hendrick’s ranks. Given Spire’s close ties to Hendrick as a Chevrolet team, the suggestion isn’t entirely far-fetched.

However, Hendrick’s current driver lineup appears to be relatively stable. William Byron recently signed a contract extension until 2029, Kyle Larson’s position seems secure, and a change involving Chase Elliott is unlikely. This leaves Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car as the most vulnerable, but he’s had a solid season.

Chad Knaus was spotted congratulating Carson Hocevar
Chad Knaus was spotted congratulating Carson Hocevar(Image: Getty)

The possibility of Hocevar joining Hendrick was a hot topic among fans, with one stating: “I see Hocevar to the 48. Sorry. Had to say it,” and another saying, “Yup hocevar to the 48 confirmed”.

One fan exclaimed: “Give him a chance at HMS, he definitely deserves it,” and another chimed in with: “Carson in a Hendrick Car would be absolutely wild!!”.

Commenting on Hocevar during the Coca-Cola 600, Jeff Gordon observed: “Oh man, he’s fast, right. And that’s what you always look for first, can you drive the car with the speed?”.

He added, “Obviously this is a team that’s growing fast. He’s young and learning, and I think he’s got a bright future.”



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Nashville Results: June 1, 2025 (NASCAR Cup Series)

NASCAR results from Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series drivers are on the grid in Nashville, Tennessee. The 1.33-mile of Nashville Superspeedway is set to host the Cracker Barrel 400. View full Nashville results for the NASCAR Xfinity Series below. Nashville MenuTruck: Prac/Qual | RaceXfinity: Prac/Qual | RaceCup: Prac/Qual | Race Nashville TV Schedule Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin set the front row. 300 […]

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NASCAR results from Nashville Superspeedway

NASCAR Cup Series drivers are on the grid in Nashville, Tennessee. The 1.33-mile of Nashville Superspeedway is set to host the Cracker Barrel 400.

View full Nashville results for the NASCAR Xfinity Series below.

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Truck: Prac/Qual | Race
Xfinity: Prac/Qual | Race
Cup: Prac/Qual | Race

Nashville TV Schedule

Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin set the front row. 300 laps of stock car racing are up next…

Nashville
Stage 1 – Report

Laps: 90 (1-90 / 300)

Green flag, Briscoe clears Hamlin before turn one.

Lap 3, Kyle Larson gets loose with help from Zane Smith. He loses 10 plus positions as he gathers it up.

Lap 71, the first green flag pit cycle is complete. Briscoe leads Hamnlin by 0.4 seconds.

8 to go in stage one, Hamlin dives inside of Briscoe into turn one. Hamlin completes the pass and takes the lead away in turn three.

Denny Hamlin wins stage one at Nashville Superspeedway!

Nashville Results (Stage 1) : 1. Denny Hamlin; 2. Tyler Reddick; 3. Chase Briscoe; 4. William Byron; 5. Christopher Bell; 6. Chase Elliott; 7. Ryan Blaney; 8. Michael McDowell; 9. Joey Logano; 10. Ross Chastain

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Stage 2 – Report

Laps: 95 (91-185 / 300)

Hamlin leads the field to the pit lane. Blaney wins the race to the pit exit.

Green flag on stage two, Blaney leads as Cindric and Hamlin run side by side for 2nd.

Lap 106, Ricky Stenhouse Jr is in the wall with help from Carson Hocevar, caution.

Blaney leads the field to the pit lane. Hamlin wins the race to the pit exit.

Green, Hamlin leads Cindric off turn two.

Lap 113, Alex Bowman gets loose and clips Noah Gragson in the left rear. They’re both in the wall, caution. Larson narrowly avoids them.

Green, Christopher Bell and John Hunter Nemechek fight for space. Bell is around and he finds the wall, the caution is out.

Green, Hamlin holds the lead as Logano works to 2nd.

Lap 129, Tyler Reddick heads to the pit lane with a tire issue. The team only changes the right side.

Lap 130

Lap 130, Corey Heim clears himself on Brad Keselowski off turn four. Not clear, Heim is hooked into the outside wall and the caution is out.

Green, Hamlin leads Blaney off turn two.

Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Ryan Blaney - NASCAR Cup Series - Nashville SuperspeedwayDenny Hamlin, William Byron, Ryan Blaney - NASCAR Cup Series - Nashville Superspeedway
Credit: LEBANON, TENNESSEE – JUNE 01: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor High Heat Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Lap 169, Hamlin, Blaney and Byron form three wide for the lead. Hamlin runs wide off the corner. Byron takes the lead. Blaney has a run into turn three, Blaney clears Byron for the lead!

Ryan Blaney wins stage two at Nashville Superspeedway!

Nashville Results (Stage 2) : 1. Ryan Blaney; 2. William Byron; 3. Denny Hamlin; 4. Joey Logano; 5. Erik Jones; 6. Austin Cindric; 7. Carson Hocevar; 8. Zane Smith; 9. Josh Berry; 10. Christopher Bell

Nashville
Stage 3 – Report

Laps: 115 (186-300 / 300)

Blaney leads the field to the pit lane. Logano wins the race to the pit exit.

Green flag on stage three, Logano drives it deep to the bottom and he leads Blaney off turn two.

Lap 194, Ryan Preece is in the wall, caution.

Green, Blaney leads Erik Jones.

22 to go, the final green flag pit stop is complete. Blaney leads Hocevar by 3 seconds.

Ryan Blaney wins at Nashville Superspeedway!

Ryan Blaney - Burnout - NASCAR Cup Series - Nashville SuperspeedwayRyan Blaney - Burnout - NASCAR Cup Series - Nashville Superspeedway
Credit: LEBANON, TENNESSEE – JUNE 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Nashville Superspeedway
Race Results
June 1, 2025
NASCAR Cup Series

Pos | Driver

1. Ryan Blaney

2. Carson Hocevar

3. Denny Hamlin

4. Joey Logano

5. William Byron

6. Bubba Wallace

7. Erik Jones

8. Kyle Larson

9. Tyler Reddick

10. Christopher Bell

11. Ross Chastain

12. Kyle Busch

13. Zane Smith

14. Chris Buescher

15. Chase Elliott

16. Daniel Suarez

17. Chase Briscoe

18. Austin Cindric

19. Cole Custer

20. AJ Allmendinger

21. Michael McDowell

22. Todd Gilliland

23. Brad Keselowski

24. Riley Herbst

25. Shane van Gisbergen

26. Ty Dillon

27. John Hunter Nemechek

28. Ryan Preece

29. Austin Dillon

30. Josh Berry

31. Ty Gibbs

32. Justin Haley

33. Cody Ware

34. JJ Yeley

35. Chad Finchum

36. Alex Bowman

37. Corey Heim

38. Noah Gragson

39. Ricky Stenhouse Jr

Ryan Blaney in victory lane - NASCAR Cup Series - Nashville SuperspeedwayRyan Blaney in victory lane - NASCAR Cup Series - Nashville Superspeedway
Credit: LEBANON, TENNESSEE – JUNE 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR Cup Series
Point Standings

Pos | Driver | Wins | Points

1. Kyle Larson
3 Wins

2. Christopher Bell
3 Wins

3. Denny Hamlin
2 Wins

4. William Byron
1 Win

5. Ryan Blaney
1 Win

6. Joey Logano
1 Win

7. Ross Chastain
1 Win

8. Austin Cindric
1 Win

9. Josh Berry
1 Win

10. Chase Elliott
+143

11. Tyler Reddick
+130

12. Bubba Wallace
+54

13. Chase Briscoe
+53

14. Alex Bowman
+45

15. Chris Buescher
+8

16. Kyle Busch
+2

— Playoff Cutline —

17. Ryan Preece
-2

18. Carson Hocevar
-4

19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
-6

20. AJ Allmendinger
-7

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