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Austin Cindric Claims Penske’s First 2025 Win at Talladega After Post-Race DQs

Disqualifications for Ryan Preece and Joey Logano over spoiler violations elevate Kyle Larson and William Byron in the final standings.

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Ty Dillon, driver of the #10 Sea Best Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama.

Overview

  • Austin Cindric secured Team Penske's first NASCAR victory of the 2025 season in a dramatic photo finish at Talladega Superspeedway.
  • Post-race inspections disqualified Ryan Preece and Joey Logano for rear spoiler infractions, dropping them to 38th and 39th place, respectively.
  • Kyle Larson and William Byron were officially promoted to second and third place, reshaping the final race standings and impacting playoff positions.
  • NASCAR cited violations of spoiler regulations under rules 14.5.8.E/F and 14.1.P, emphasizing its commitment to technical compliance.
  • The race featured an unusually calm flow with only four cautions and a season-high 67 lead changes among 23 drivers, highlighting the strategic nature of superspeedway drafting.