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Lionel Racings top ten best-selling die-cast cars for the 2025 season feature a mix of NASCAR legends, champions, and new talents. Justin Allgaiers Traveller Whiskey Daytona 500 scheme and Chase Elliotts EchoPark Speedway win lead the pack, showcasing fan interest in both popular drivers and race-winning cars. The collection also includes iconic names like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and emerging drivers like Connor Zilisch, Josh Berry, and Shane van Gisbergen. Elliotts EchoPark victory car tops the five most popular race-win die-casts, reflecting thrilling moments from the past season.

Alex Bowmans 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season saw him finish 13th in points, with 6 top-5 and 16 top-10 finishes. Despite not winning, he led 165 laps and made the playoffs, but was eliminated after 2 poor performances. His 4th place finish in Mexico City, after a major crash, showcased his resilience. However, his average finish of 17.4 was his lowest with Hendrick, and hes aiming for a strong 2026 season to secure his future with the team.

Aston Martins 2025 Formula One season ended with a seventh-place finish in the Constructors Championship, marking the third time in five years theyve landed in that spot. Veteran driver Fernando Alonso secured a tenth-place finish in the Drivers Championship, while his teammate Lance Stroll secured thirty-three points. The teams final race under the current Formula One regulations and Mercedes engines ended with a double points finish in Abu Dhabi. Looking ahead, Aston Martin will be powered by Honda starting in 2026, with Honda Racing President Koji Watanabe expressing confidence in this new collaboration and aiming to win the World Championship in the future.

The F One Academy, an all-female racing series, is gaining global popularity with a 14-race schedule this season, including iconic tracks like Shanghai, Jeddah, Montreal, Austin, and the legendary Silverstone in the UK. Major partnerships and high-profile locations are boosting visibility and opportunities for young drivers, aiming to inspire the next generation of female racers.

Podcast Papi shares his personal journey of overcoming a 3-year period of isolation, poverty, and lack of excitement. He emphasizes that current circumstances do not define ones future and encourages listeners to use challenging times as opportunities for growth and preparation for their comeback story.

Daniel Hemric, the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, is set to return for his second full season with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He will drive the teams number nineteen Chevrolet Silverado RST, with NAPA Auto Care as a major sponsor for the 2026 season. Kevin Bellicourt will continue as Hemrics crew chief, aiming for more wins and a stronger playoff run.

Alex Bowmans NASCAR journey, marked by dedication and triumph, began in 2011. Starting in smaller teams, he earned four ARCA wins in 2012 and made his Xfinity Series debut. His big break came in 2014, driving for BK Racing in the Cup Series. A significant opportunity arose in 2016 when he filled in for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the number 88 car. Bowman officially took over the car in 2018, securing the pole at Daytona and winning his first Cup Series race at Chicagoland. He moved to the number 48 car in 2021, adding more wins and consistently returning to the track despite setbacks. Bowmans career is a testament to perseverance and talent in modern NASCAR.

Parella Motorsports Holdings and SpeedTour acquire Racing America, creating the largest motorsports media and events network in North America. The combined business, now under the Racing America brand, will integrate live events with extensive digital content, expanding global reach and fan engagement. The new CEO, Lee Giannone, and President, Colin Smith, aim to make Racing America the definitive home for both grassroots and professional racing, with plans to broaden content, enhance technology, and stream more live events.

Jak Crawford sets the pace in Abu Dhabi testing, while mule cars test new two thousand twenty-six regulations. American driver Crawford impresses with fastest time in two thousand twenty-five Aston Martin, completing one hundred nineteen laps. Mule cars, driven by fourteen full-time Formula One drivers, test prototypes of new dynamic-aero front wings. Extensive testing provides valuable insights for teams ahead of two thousand twenty-six rule changes.