Haas Factory Team driver Sam Mayer may not have turned in the flash and multi-victory pizzazz this year that Zilisch has demonstrated, but the 22-year-old Wisconsin native won at Iowa Speedway in August and his 15 top-10s through the opening 26-races points to the consistent success he’s shown all year.
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NOT DONE YET: Gravel Makes Statement With Hard Knox Night Victory

Don’t ever count David Gravel out.
Texas A&M University Announces New NASCAR, INDYCAR Partnerships Not Simply To Be Seen, But To Stand For Something Nationwide
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, April 16, 2025 — Texas A&M University is revving its engines for a return to NASCAR in 2025 through a season-long partnership with Haas Factory Team (HFT), building on the university’s 2024 involvement with the Gene Haas-owned organization. Additionally, Texas A&M is making its NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut as a sponsor of fan-favorite driver Felix Rosenqvist for the 2025 season.
Kyle Larson’s Admirable Drive At Bristol Deserves Applause, Not Criticism
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
In auto racing, a blowout is an easy target for derision and dissatisfaction. It’s human nature to prefer suspense and excitement that last until the final seconds.
After Kyle Larson won his second straight race at Bristol Motor Speedway in overwhelming fashion on Sunday, however, it’s time to stop bashing the lopsided nature of his victories and start lauding the talent that enabled him to achieve them.
‘I’m not done yet’: Joey Logano Wants Fourth NASCAR Championship as New Season Starts
By Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer
Mike Wallace Not Approved for Daytona 500 Attempt
Mike Wallace has not been approved by NASCAR to attempt to compete in the Daytona 500 next month with MBM Motorsports due to inactivity in the sport over the last few years. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Not Returning to Big Machine Racing in 2025, Not Pursuing Full-Time Rides
Parker Kligerman announced on his podcast “The Money Lap” that he won’t be returning to Big Machine Racing for the 2025 Xfinity Series season and is done pursuing full-time rides at NASCAR.
Kligerman returned as a full-time competitor in 2023, after more than a decade of making sporadic starts for multiple teams across all three national touring levels. He finished the 2023 season 10th in the championship standings, with a career-high eight top-five finishes. (more…)
Richmond Penalties Announced; Austin Dillon’s Win Will Not Count Toward Playoffs, Logano Fined
NASCAR has issued penalties following the race weekend at Richmond Raceway. (more…)
Corey LaJoie Will Not Return to Spire Motorsports in 2025
Corey LaJoie will not return to Spire Motorsports for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, he said in a statement to The Athletic on Thursday. The team informed him of its decision on Wednesday. (more…)
