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Austin Cindric Clinches Penske's First 2025 Win Amid Post-Race Disqualifications

NASCAR confirms Cindric's Talladega victory after Ryan Preece and Joey Logano are disqualified for spoiler violations.

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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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Apr 26, 2025; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) go into turn one at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Jason Allen-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Austin Cindric secured Team Penske's first victory of the 2025 NASCAR season at Talladega Superspeedway, holding off a competitive field in a tight finish.
  • Post-race inspections revealed spoiler infractions on Ryan Preece's and Joey Logano's cars, leading to their disqualifications and reshuffling the final standings.
  • Kyle Larson and William Byron were promoted to second and third place respectively, following the disqualifications of Preece and Logano.
  • Team Penske announced it would not appeal Logano's disqualification, citing an unintentional issue with a loose spoiler bolt during the race.
  • The race featured a season-high 67 lead changes among 23 drivers and only four cautions, highlighting the unique dynamics of superspeedway drafting.