Monday, May 5, 2025

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Würth 400

The excitement builds in Texas as NASCAR takes over Texas Motor Speedway for the Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY. The excitement is palpable with this one.

As the green flag waved, the action at Texas Motor Speedway was on. The first stage saw Denny Hamlin suffer a big mechanical problem, followed by a mix-up on the radio, forcing him to surrender. As Stage 1 ended under caution with Austin Cindric out front, Stage 2 saw some saves from Chase Briscoe and Carson Hocevar while Josh Berry spun and hit the wall. With Kyle Larson taking Stage 2, the final stage witnessed the big one as the drivers of the Nos. 4, 16, 48, and 66 cars were hardest to hit.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Würth 400
Screengrab from NASCAR

After a chaotic Sunday in Texas, Joey Logano wins the Würth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Kansas Speedway for the AdventHealth 400 this May 11, 2025.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

F1 2025 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1's 75th anniversary celebrations are ongoing in Miami for the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri is leading the Driver Standings for the first time in his career, and McLaren is performing strongly in the Team Standings. Will this success continue as Formula 1 returns to Miami, a city known for its Republican leanings?

F1 2025 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
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It's another 1-2 finish for the McLaren team, with Oscar Piastri the winner and Lando Norris the second placer. Enough to keep Piastri and McLaren's grip in the Driver and Team Standings. Mercedes driver George Russell, meanwhile, completes the podium by finishing 3rd. Other finishers include Max Verstappen, Alex Albon, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, and Yuki Tsunoda.

The next race for the 2025 F1 season will be in Imola for the AWS Gran Premio del Made in Italy e Dell'Emilia-Romagna this May 18th, 2025.

F1 Academy 2025 - Miami

The streets of Miami are the next stop for the 2025 F1 Academy season. Before the race, guests and racers were treated to a special screening of the upcoming Netflix docuseries, F1: The Academy, coming this late May 2025. 

For the Miami campaign, Ava Dobson is selected as this race's wild car entry, donning the Morgan Stanley-sponsored race car.

F1 Academy 2025 - Miami
Screengrab from F1 Academy

The first race saw Mercedes-backed Iron Dame Doriane Pin dominate the Miami track ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Chloe Chambers, who nicked pole position in the qualifiers. Sadly, the Miami leg became a one-race show due to inclement weather. No points will be awarded, though Chambers gained two points for pole position as the final grid had been issued.

The next event of the 2025 F1 Academy campaign will be in Montreal this June 13-15, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Alabama's Barber Motorsports Park is the next stop for the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. It may be the month of Indy, but the drivers stopped by Alabama to get their match fit for this big Indy month.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
Screengrab from IndyCar

Alex Palou won the Alabama Indy Grand Prix to maintain his grip on the driver standings, with Christian Lundgaard finishing second and Scott McLaughlin, who recently obtained his dual citizenship before the race weekend, finishing third.

The next race is the Sonsio Grand Prix this May 10th, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.

ABB FIA Formula E S11 - Monaco ePrix

The streets of Monaco come alive with the arrival of the GEN3 EVO machines for the two-race Monaco ePrix, part of the 11th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This legendary venue offers an exciting opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the GEN3 EVO machines in a historic F1 setting. Packed with unpredictable moments, the event promises to be thrilling.

ABB FIA Formula E S11 - Monaco ePrix
Screengrab from Formula E

In the first race, Nissan driver Oliver Rowland is the winner, while Mahindra's Nyck De Vries finished 2nd and Andretti's Jake Dennis finished 3rd. In the dramatic final race, meanwhile, Envision's Sebastien Buemi beats Rowland to win the race while Jaguar's Nick Cassidy finished 3rd.

After Monaco, Oliver Rowland leads with 115 points, while Antonio Felix Da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein are just one point apart, with scores of 67 and 66, respectively.

The next event is the two-part Tokyo ePrix this May 17-18, 2025.

Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series Round 2

During the Golden Week exodus, the Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series continues at Fuji Speedway for its second round, featuring a three-hour endurance race where drivers will do whatever it takes to survive and win.

Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series Round 2
Screengrab from Super GT

After an exhilarating and intense three-hour endurance race filled with unpredictable moments, the #38 KeePer GR Supra emerged victorious, finishing ahead of the #1 au GR Supra and the #100 STANLEY CIVIC. In the GT300 class, the #6 UNI-ROBO 296 secured victory against the #777 D-station Vantage and the #7 CARGUY 296. This marks the first win for the Ferrari 296 GT3 in the world of Super GT.

The next round is at Sepang International Circuit this June 28th, 2025.

What a Beautiful Day!

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has introduced the Monthly Songs project, similar to Aqours' monthly birthday song singles. Each month, one of your favorite members will get a chance to shine. For the May edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, welcome Kanata Konoe!

What a Beautiful Day!
What a Beautiful Day!



For the May edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, Kanata Konoe is here, voiced by Akari Kito. She takes over the May edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project with her featured song "What a Beautiful Day!". This 5th installment includes this featured track and the additional song titled INNER TRAVEL.

Next month...Shizuku Osaka.