Talladega Results: April 26, 2025 (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
NASCAR Xfinity results from Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers are on the grid in Talladega, Alabama. The 2.66-mile of Talladega Superspeedway is set to host the Ag-Pro 300. View Talladega results for the NASCAR Xfinity Series below. Talladega MenuARCA: Qual | RaceXfinity: Qual | RaceCup: Qual Talladega TV Schedule Jesse Love and Austin Hill set the front row. 113 […]
NASCAR Xfinity results from Talladega Superspeedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers are on the grid in Talladega, Alabama. The 2.66-mile of Talladega Superspeedway is set to host the Ag-Pro 300.
View Talladega results for the NASCAR Xfinity Series below.
Talladega Menu ARCA: Qual | Race Xfinity: Qual | Race Cup: Qual
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Jesse Love and Austin Hill set the front row. 113 laps of stock car racing are up next…
Talladega Xfinity Stage 1 – Report
Laps: 25 (1-25 / 113)
Green flag, Love is clear before turn one. Love quickly begins blocking runs from both lanes.
8 to go in stage one, Nick Sanchez pulls even with Jesse Love. Love clears him to hold the lead.
1 to go in stage one, Love leads as the field runs three wide behind him. Hill has a huge run off turn two. Hill drives inside into turn three but he has no help. Love holds the lead!
Jesse Love wins stage one at Talladega Superspeedway!
Talladega Results (Stage 1) : 1. Jesse Love; 2. Austin Hill; 3. Sheldon Creed; 4. Christian Eckes; 5. Ryan Sieg; 6. Josh Williams; 7. Nick Sanchez; 8. Harrrison Burton; 9. Justin Allgaier; 10. Jeb Burton
Talladega Xfinity Stage 2 – Report
Laps: 25 (26-50 / 113)
Green flag on stage two, Love and Sanchez run side by side into turn one. Sanchez clears him via the outside lane off turn two.
Sanchez throws a block but it’s too late. They split him. Love reclaims the lead.
Lap 36, Sammy Smith to the lead. Christian Eckes joins the battle, Eckes to the lead.
Lap 38, Jeb Burton to the lead. He begins blocking runs from all three lanes behind him.
7 to go in stage two, Hill leaves the bumper of Burton into turn one. He dives for the bottom and clears him with no help. Hill to the lead.
Austin Hill wins stage two at Talladega Superspeedway!
Talladega Results (Stage 2) : 1. Austin Hill; 2. Jesse Love; 3. Aric Almirola; 4. Nick Sanchez; 5. Sammy Smith; 6. Connor Zilisch; 7. Jeb Burton; 8. Justin Allgaier; 9. William Sawalich; 10. Harrison Burton
Talladega Xfinity Stage 3 – Report
Laps: 63 (51-113 / 113)
Green flag on stage three, Hill shoves Love out front.
37 to go, the green flag pit cycle is complete. Toyota wins the battle as Brandon Jones and Aric Almirola run side by side for the lead.
35 to go, Jeb Burton hooks the bumper of Sammy Smith as they run out of space. Greg Van Alst is collected and the caution is out.
Green, Brandon Jones and Sheldon Creed form side by side at the front of the field.
27 to go, Creed to the lead. He drops to the bottom ahead of Jones.
25 to go, Creed is hung out and he falls outside the top 10. Jones to the lead.
24 to go, Love leads the train on the outside lane. Love returns to the race lead.
22 to go
22 to go, Zilisch works to the outside of Love. Three wide for the lead! Zilisch and Jones form side by side as Love drops through the middle lane.
16 to go, Love shoves Hill to the lead. Zilisch falls outside the top 5.
15 to go, Love leaves the bumper of Hill. He pulls even for the lead.
13 to go, Aric Almirola clears himself on Katherine Legge. Not clear, and they both spin across the track. Brandon Jones is collected and the caution is out.
Green with 6 to go, Hill and Zilisch run side by side into turn one. Sanchez shoves Zilisch to the lead!
5 to go, Hill shoves Sanchez to the lead as the inside lane loses momentum.
Sanchez throws a huge block on Love. Zilisch retakes the lead!
2 to go, Zilisch blocks runs from multiple lanes to hold the lead!
1 to go, 4 wide for 2nd! Jeb Burton doves inside of Zilisch. Love shoves Zilisch back to the lead! Love looks to the inside but Zilisch blocks into turn three. Zilisch is turned and he slams the inside wall!
The caution is out and the race is over. NASCAR is reviewing the finish.
Austin Hill wins at Talladega Superspeedway!
Credit: TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Talladega Superspeedway Race Results April 26, 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series
Reports: New IndyCar and Engines Promised for 2027 Will Be Delayed
So it’ll be one more year for IndyCar’s Dallara DW12 chassis, which has already been in service for 14 years, certainly making it the oldest platform used in a major auto racing series. IndyCar had promised that a new car would debut for the 2027 season, but that has been postponed until at least 2028, […]
So it’ll be one more year for IndyCar’s Dallara DW12 chassis, which has already been in service for 14 years, certainly making it the oldest platform used in a major auto racing series.
IndyCar had promised that a new car would debut for the 2027 season, but that has been postponed until at least 2028, according to the Indianapolis Star and Racer.com. Why? Not so much because the car itself couldn’t be ready, but because engine suppliers Honda and Chevrolet need more time to develop upgraded powerplants, which include a new engine and energy recovery system.
According to Racer, the two companies need at least 18 months to build and test 50 new engines each, the quantity that is required to supply the series. Apparently, the Roger Penske–owned IndyCar series has yet to give Chevrolet and Honda a final draft of the rules governing the new engines.
The current formula—a 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6, used by both Honda and Chevrolet—dates back to 2012. A hybrid system was added late last season and has earned mixed reviews from drivers and teams.
Current supplier Dallara will also build the new car, currently called the IR-27. It’s unclear if it will be renamed the IR-28 … or beyond.
2025 Viva Mexico 250 odds, predictions, props: NASCAR at Mexico City picks by model that called 22 winners
The 2025 Viva Mexico City 250 will take place at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on Sunday. The 17-turn, 2.674-mile track has hosted Formula 1 races and was previously a stop on the NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule. Road racing savant Shane Van Gisbergen, who further exemplifies NASCAR’s growing global reach as a New Zealander, […]
The 2025 Viva Mexico City 250 will take place at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on Sunday. The 17-turn, 2.674-mile track has hosted Formula 1 races and was previously a stop on the NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule. Road racing savant Shane Van Gisbergen, who further exemplifies NASCAR’s growing global reach as a New Zealander, is the +330 favorite in the 2025 Viva Mexico 250 odds, while Christopher Bell is at +700 after winning the only previous road race of the year in Austin.
The green flag drops at 3 p.m. ET and the race is scheduled for 100 laps around the famed Mexico City circuit. This will be the second of six road races on the NASCAR schedule this season. Before entering any 2025 Viva Mexico 250 picks, NASCAR DFS lineups on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel, or locking in NASCAR props on sites like PrizePicks, Sleeper Fantasy, and Underdog Fantasy, be sure to see the latest 2025 NASCAR at Mexico predictions from SportsLine’s proven projection model.
Developed by daily Fantasy pro and SportsLine predictive data engineer Mike McClure, this proprietary NASCAR prediction model simulates every race 10,000 times, taking into account factors such as track history and recent results.
The model began its 2025 season by calling Chase Elliott to win for a +300 payout at the Clash at Bowman Gray and was also high on Byron as a +2000 longshot at Daytona. Then it predicted Kyle Larson’s win in Miami for a +350 payout, Christopher Bell’s +600 triumph in the NASCAR All-Star Race and Denny Hamlin’s +650 victory in Michigan. In 2024, it nailed Larson to win in Las Vegas for a 21-5 sports betting payout and predicted Denny Hamlin’s wins in Bristol at 5-1 and Richmond at 17-4.
It also impressively nailed five of Larson’s wins during his historic season in 2021. All told, the model has nailed a whopping 22 winners since 2021. Anyone who followed its lead on betting apps and sportsbooks on those NASCAR picks could have seen huge returns. New users also have the opportunity to take advantage of the latest Bet365 promo code, Caesars Sportsbook promo code and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
Now, the model simulated the 2025 Viva Mexico 250 10,000 times. Head to SportsLine to see the complete projected NASCAR at Mexico City leaderboard.
Top 2025 Viva Mexico 250 predictions
For the 2025 Viva Mexico 250, the model is high on Michael McDowell, even though he’s a +2200 longshot in the latest 2025 NASCAR at Mexico odds. He’s a target for anyone looking for a huge payday. The 40-year-old is in his 18th season racing in the NASCAR Cup Series and he has two victories under his belt, including a win in the 2021 Daytona 500 and a road race triumph in the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
McDowell began his racing career as an open-wheel driver and his comfortability on road courses has helped him stay competitive in NASCAR. Of the 45 career top-10 finishes that McDowell has recorded, 11 have come in road races. Earlier this season in Austin, he led three laps on his way to a solid 11th-place finish and he’ll be looking to Mexico City to jumpstart his season after only recording one top 10 over the first 15 races of the season. BetMGM is offering the best odds here for McDowell and you can also build in first-bet insurance with the latest BetMGM promo code.
The model has also revealed one of its surprising NASCAR prop bets for Sunday: Daniel Suarez finishes top five for a +200 payout. It might be difficult to hear over the roar of his Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, but Suarez will be the prohibitive fan favorite as the only Mexican driver in the field. The 33-year-old has made the NASCAR playoffs in two of the last three seasons, thanks to wins at Sonoma in 2022 and Atlanta in 2024.
He is 28th in the NASCAR standings and likely in a position where he’ll need to win his way back into the postseason this year and Mexico City looks like a perfect opportunity. Suarez finished 36th in Austin after a crash, but he qualified fifth for that race so he has documented speed in a road setup this season. He’s also managed six career top-five finishes on road courses and that’s why the model sees this +200 offering from FanDuel (check out the latest FanDuel promo code too) as an incredible value. See which other drivers to avoid and the rest of the projected NASCAR leaderboard at SportsLine.
How to make 2025 NASCAR at Mexico picks
The model is also targeting three other drivers with Mexico NASCAR odds of 12-1 or longer to make a serious run at the checkered flag. Anyone who backs these drivers could hit it big. You can see all of the model’s NASCAR picks, props, and projected leaderboard over at SportsLine.
So who wins the 2025 Viva Mexico 250, and which longshots are must-backs? Check out the latest 2025 NASCAR at Mexico odds below, then visit SportsLine now to see the full NASCAR Mexico projected leaderboard, all from the model that has nailed 22 winners, and find out.
2025 NASCAR Mexico odds, drivers, lineup
See the full NASCAR at Mexico picks at SportsLine
Shane Van Gisbergen +330 Christopher Bell +700 William Byron +800 Tyler Reddick +800 Kyle Larson +800 Chase Elliott +1000 AJ Allmendinger +1200 Kyle Busch +1400 Daniel Suarez +1400 Chris Buescher +1600 Ross Chastain +1800 Michael McDowell +1800 Alex Bowman +2500 Carson Hocevar +2800 Chase Briscoe +3000 Ty Gibbs +3000 Austin Cindric +3500 Denny Hamlin +4000 Ryan Blaney +4000 Joey Logano +5500 Todd Gilliland +15000 Bubba Wallace +15000 Brad Keselowski +15000 Noah Gragson +20000 Ryan Preece +20000 Justin Haley +20000 Austin Dillon +20000 Zane Smith +25000 Cole Custer +25000 Josh Berry +30000 Riley Herbst +30000 Erik Jones +30000 Ricky Stenhouse +40000 John Hunter Nemechek +40000 Ty Dillon +100000 Katherine Legge +100000 Cody Ware +100000
NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside US hits travel snags to Mexico City
MEXICO CITY — NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina. At least one chartered flight to Mexico City was grounded Thursday with an engine issue, leaving teams scrambling to find […]
MEXICO CITY — NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina.
At least one chartered flight to Mexico City was grounded Thursday with an engine issue, leaving teams scrambling to find alternative routes to get to Mexico. Some drove to Atlanta to catch a commercial flight.
But when the track opened Friday, many were not at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Trackhouse Racing was among them — Daniel Suarez arrived Tuesday with some support personnel so he was not affected — but the communications director for the Cup team had been summoned to help unload the Trackhouse cars off the truck because no crew members were available.
The trucks came directly from last Sunday’s race in Michigan and arrived at the Mexico City track on Thursday.
NASCAR said only “a select few” teams aren’t on site Friday morning. But, it seems most are Xfinity Series teams based on a revamping of the weekend schedule.
“Due to two aircraft issues that grounded multiple race teams in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, NASCAR has adjusted the on-track schedule for this weekend’s activities at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez,” NASCAR said in a statement.
NASCAR delayed Friday’s originally planned Cup Series practice to later in the afternoon. NASCAR also pushed all Xfinity Series practice sessions from Friday to Saturday. And, the first of two NASCAR Mexico Series races will run earlier than originally scheduled on Friday.
The Xfinity Series will lose some practice time, with just one 50-minute session on Saturday morning, right before qualifying. There are other slight adjustments as well, but Cup teams will not lose any practice.
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NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside US hits travel snags to Mexico City | National News
MEXICO CITY (AP) — NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina. At least one chartered flight to Mexico City was grounded Thursday with an engine issue, leaving teams scrambling to […]
MEXICO CITY (AP) — NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina.
At least one chartered flight to Mexico City was grounded Thursday with an engine issue, leaving teams scrambling to find alternative routes to get to Mexico. Some drove to Atlanta to catch a commercial flight.
But when the track opened Friday, many were not at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Trackhouse Racing was among them — Daniel Suarez arrived Tuesday with some support personnel so he was not affected — but the communications director for the Cup team had been summoned to help unload the Trackhouse cars off the truck because no crew members were available.
The trucks came directly from last Sunday’s race in Michigan and arrived at the Mexico City track on Thursday.
NASCAR said only “a select few” teams aren’t on site Friday morning. But, it seems most are Xfinity Series teams based on a revamping of the weekend schedule.
“Due to two aircraft issues that grounded multiple race teams in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, NASCAR has adjusted the on-track schedule for this weekend’s activities at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez,” NASCAR said in a statement.
NASCAR delayed Friday’s originally planned Cup Series practice to later in the afternoon. NASCAR also pushed all Xfinity Series practice sessions from Friday to Saturday. And, the first of two NASCAR Mexico Series races will run earlier than originally scheduled on Friday.
The Xfinity Series will lose some practice time, with just one 50-minute session on Saturday morning, right before qualifying. There are other slight adjustments as well, but Cup teams will not lose any practice.
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NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside US hits travel snags to Mexico City – Action News Jax
MEXICO CITY — (AP) — NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina. At least one chartered flight to Mexico City was grounded Thursday with an engine issue, leaving teams scrambling […]
MEXICO CITY — (AP) — NASCAR’s first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina.
At least one chartered flight to Mexico City was grounded Thursday with an engine issue, leaving teams scrambling to find alternative routes to get to Mexico. Some drove to Atlanta to catch a commercial flight.
But when the track opened Friday, many were not at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Trackhouse Racing was among them — Daniel Suarez arrived Tuesday with some support personnel so he was not affected — but the communications director for the Cup team had been summoned to help unload the Trackhouse cars off the truck because no crew members were available.
The trucks came directly from last Sunday’s race in Michigan and arrived at the Mexico City track on Thursday.
NASCAR said only “a select few” teams aren’t on site Friday morning. But, it seems most are Xfinity Series teams based on a revamping of the weekend schedule.
“Due to two aircraft issues that grounded multiple race teams in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, NASCAR has adjusted the on-track schedule for this weekend’s activities at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez,” NASCAR said in a statement.
NASCAR delayed Friday’s originally planned Cup Series practice to later in the afternoon. NASCAR also pushed all Xfinity Series practice sessions from Friday to Saturday. And, the first of two NASCAR Mexico Series races will run earlier than originally scheduled on Friday.
The Xfinity Series will lose some practice time, with just one 50-minute session on Saturday morning, right before qualifying. There are other slight adjustments as well, but Cup teams will not lose any practice.
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How to watch 2025 NASCAR Mexico City: Schedule, start time, TV channel for Viva Mexico 250
The Viva Mexico 250 marks a historic moment as the NASCAR Cup Series races internationally for the first time in 25 years — and for the first time in a points race since the 1950s. Set at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a legendary track built in 1959 and home to the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand […]
The Viva Mexico 250 marks a historic moment as the NASCAR Cup Series races internationally for the first time in 25 years — and for the first time in a points race since the 1950s. Set at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a legendary track built in 1959 and home to the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, this event promises high-stakes action in a landmark setting. Here’s what you need to know about the race, how to watch and more.
When is the Viva Mexico 250?
The Viva Mexico 250 is scheduled for Sunday, June 15th at 3 p.m. ET.
Where is the race?
The Viva Mexico 250 will take place at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico.
How long is the race?
The Viva Mexico 250 is a total of 100 laps and 241 miles.
Where can I watch the Viva Mexico 250? What channel will it be on?
The race will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
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How can I stream or watch the race without cable?
The Viva Mexico 250 can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
What is the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Schedule?
Friday, June 13th
NASCAR Mexico Series – Practice & Qualifying – 11 a.m. ET
NASCAR Cup Series – Practice 1 – 1:05 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime)
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Practice 1 – 2:05 p.m. ET (CW App)
NASCAR Cup Series – Practice 2 – 3 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime)
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Practice 2 – 3:30 p.m. ET (CW App)
NASCAR Mexico Series – Ricardo Rodriguez 120 (NASCAR Mexico Series)
Saturday, June 14th
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Qualifying – 10:30 a.m. ET (CW App)
NASCAR Cup Series – Qualifying – 12 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime)
NASCAR Mexico Series – Pedro Rodriguez 100 (NASCAR Mexico Series)
NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Chilango 150 – 10:30 a.m. ET (CW App)
Sunday, June 15th
NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 – 3 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime / MAX)
Who is driving in the race?
There are 37 drivers entered into the Viva Mexico 250. Qualifying starts on Saturday, 6/14.
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