2025 Würth 400: What to Expect

The 2025 Jack Link's 500 at Talladega came down to inches. Austin Cindric edged Ryan Preece by 0.022 seconds, but post-race tech changed the results. Preece and Joey Logano were disqualified for rear spoiler violations, bumping Kyle Larson to second. The race saw 65 lead changes, a few wrecks, and the typical Talladega chaos. Cindric’s win is a major rebound after a rough start to the season.

What to Expect This Sunday

Texas Motor Speedway flips the script from Talladega. Speed matters, but tire wear and pit cycles matter more. Sunday’s race will test who can manage long green-flag runs and survive late restarts. Lane choice will decide track position. Drivers must balance aggression with patience. Expect comers and goers as rubber builds up. Look for teams to short-pit or gamble on two tires late if a caution shakes things up.

Drivers to Watch

• Kyle Larson dominated Texas last fall and nearly won at Talladega. He’s strong on worn-out tracks and starts up front.

• Tyler Reddick has the speed and strategy smarts to contend, especially with Toyota’s recent momentum.

• Carson Hocevar is on pole for the first time and keeps impressing with fearless drives. If he nails pit strategy, he could steal this one.

• Chris Buescher, the Texas native, quietly excels on intermediates and could sneak into victory lane.

Where to Watch

The green flag drops today, Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1. You can also listen live on PRN or SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. With track temps and strategy playing a huge role, the final stage should be the most unpredictable part of the race.

What We’ve Learned So Far

Through ten races, restarts and pit strategy have shaped every winner. Texas rewards smart setups and clean execution. Veterans have an edge, but the younger drivers are closing in fast. Expect tire management and fuel calls to decide who gets to the front late. Mistakes on pit road or in traffic will be costly. Keep an eye on who’s climbing through the field after Stage 2. That’s usually the driver to beat.