Monday, May 12, 2025

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - AdventHealth 400

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is in Kansas for the AdventHealth 400. This Mother's Day race aims to rock Kansas like a hurricane.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's Mother's Day race was on. The first stage saw Bubba Wallace slapped with a pass-through penalty for equipment interference while William Byron was experiencing mechanical issues that forced him to pit. With Kyle Larson winning Stage 1, Stage 2 saw a slow stop for Denny Hamlin on pit road. As Larson weathers through Stage 2, the final stage saw the #6 car collide with the wall on Lap 195, followed by a big slide by Kyle Busch.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - AdventHealth 400
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Having stormed through Kansas and led over 10,000 laps in his career, Kyle Larson wins the AdventHealth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at North Wilkesboro for the NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE this May 18th.

2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Monterey Sportscar Championship

The 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is taking place at Laguna Seca for the Tire Rack Monterey SportsCar Championship. From the Rahal Straight to the legendary Corkscrew, drivers are pushing their limits to navigate the challenges of Laguna Seca in this Mother's Day race.

2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Monterey Sportscar Championship
Screengrab from IMSA

The final corner incident involving the #7 963 and the #22 BMW M Hybrid V8 is currently under review. Meanwhile, the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 has been declared the winner of this race. In the GTD PRO class, Roxy, driving the #77 AO Racing 911 GT3 R, takes the victory, while the #57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 secures the win in the GTD class.

The next race is the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix this May 31, 2-25.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

2025 Repco Supercars Championship - Snowy River Caravans Tasmania Super 440

The 2025 Repco Supercars Championship continues in Symmons Plains Raceway for the Snowy River Caravans Tasmania Super 440. The crowd goes wild for some intense racing action in one of the picturesque parts of Australia.

2025 Repco Supercars Championship - Snowy River Caravans Tasmania Super 440
Screengrab from Supercars

Broc Feeney dominated the first two races in Tasmania, but in the final race, Matthew Payne barely defeated Feeney with a shocking gap of 0.05 seconds to prevent a weekend sweep.

After the action in Tasmania, the two Red Bull Ampol Racing drivers are leading, with Broc Feeney leading the driver standings with 894 points, 33 points ahead of Will Brown. Matthew Payne of Penrite Racing, meanwhile, is in third place with 819 points.

The next event is the Bosch Power Tools Perth Super 440 this June 6-8, 2025.

2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - Road To The Championship

The 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship is underway at Road Atlanta for the Road to the Championship. This second round of the season features the most intense 100 mph door-to-door drifting battles, captivating the attention of local news in Atlanta.

2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - Road To The Championship
Screengrab from Formula Drift

The Finals bout between James Deane in his RTR Mustang drift car and Fredric Aasbo in his GR Supra drift car became too close to call; the fans wanted to see it again, not once but twice. After the third attempt, a winner was decided.

James Deane won by unanimous decision against Fredric Aasbo in Atlanta, while Odi Bakchis secured third place.

The next event is SCORCHED at Orlando, Florida, this May 30-31.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Sonsio Grand Prix

The time of year has arrived: INDYCAR is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Before preparing for the big event, the Indy 500, the drivers are getting match-fit on the track's road course for the Sonsio Grand Prix.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Sonsio Indy Grand Prix
Screengrab from IndyCar

Alex Palou delivered another masterful performance at the Sonsio Grand Prix, further solidifying his position in the title race. The first time an IndyCar driver has won four out of the first five races since 2006. He secured the win, with Pato O'Ward finishing in second place and Will Power coming in third. However, the race was not without its incidents; Marcus Ericsson experienced a mechanical issue that caused him to spin out.

With the Sonsio Grand Prix done, here it comes. The INDY 500 is this May 25th, 2025. Are you ready?

FIA WEC S13 - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship had a Spa Day, but not the relaxing kind of Spa Day; it's the high-speed thrill kind of Spa Day with the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, where drivers and teams spent a quarter of a day surviving their Spa Day by all means.

FIA WEC S13 - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Screengrab from WEC

Ferrari conquered Spa Day, achieving a one-two finish with the race-winning #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P and the second-place #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P. The #36 Alpine Endurance Racing car completed the podium by finishing in third place, marking Alpine's best result to date.

In the LMGT3 class, the race-winning #21 and the third-place #54 Vista AF Corse 296 GT3 cars placed around the second-place #88 Proton Competition Mustang GT3.

The next race is a significant one: the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking place on June 14-15.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Doctor Who S2E5 Episode Review

Entering the latter half of the second season of Doctor Who, The Doctor is dealing with a nefarious figure who calls himself The Barber, who is allegedly behind the disappearance of residents around a small Nigerian village.

Doctor Who S2E5
Doctor Who S2E5

HOLD IT! Before my quick review, ensure you have already watched the episode. Then, come back here when you have.