AUTO RACING: NASCAR moves to Texas after Cindric captures photo-finish win in Talladega

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Spotters stand on a roof during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry, left, congratulates Austin Cindric after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

All Times Eastern

NASCAR CUP SERIES

Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY

Site: Fort Worth, Texas.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 11:05 a.m., qualifying, 12:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3:30 p.m. (FS1).

Track: Texas Motor Speedway.

Race distance: 267 laps, 400.5 miles.

Last year: Denny Hamlin survived a late surge from Kyle Larson to take the checkered flag, earning him his 54th career Cup victory.

Last race: Austin Cindric’s last-lap overtake of Ryan Preece secured him a photo-finish win in Talladega.

Next race: May 11, Kansas City, Kansas.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES

Andy’s Frozen Custard 300

Site: Fort Worth, Texas.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 5:05 p.m., qualifying, 6:10 p.m.; Saturday, race, 2 p.m. (CW).

Track: Texas Motor Speedway.

Race distance: 200 laps, 300 miles.

Last year: Sam Meyer inched ahead of Ryan Sieg a mere .002 seconds for a neck and neck win that was confirmed by photo review.

Last race: Connor Zilisch spun out and hit the wall on the last lap giving the lead to Austin Hill who crossed the line in three-way sprint to a photo finish.

Next race: May 24, Concord, North Carolina.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES

SpeedyCash.com 250

Site: Fort Worth, Texas.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 2:35 p.m., qualifying, 3:40 p.m., race, 8 p.m. (FS1).

Track: Texas Motor Speedway.

Race distance: 167 laps, 250.5 miles.

Last year: Kyle Busch took the lead with 8 to go holding off a challenging Corey Heim for his record-tying sixth win at the Motor Speedway.

Last race: Tyler Ankrum broke his 130-race winless streak at Rockingham in a fuel-saving push to the finish line.

Next race: May 10, Kansas City, Kansas.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

FORMULA ONE

Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

Site: Miami.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 12:25 p.m. sprint qualifying, 4:25 p.m.; Saturday, sprint race, 11:55 a.m., qualifying, 3:55 p.m.; Sunday, race, 4 p.m. (ABC).

Track: Miami International Autodrome.

Race distance: 57 laps, 191.5 miles.

Last year: Lando Norris earned his first-ever F1 win after capturing the lead from Verstappen and successfully defending his position.

Last race: Oscar Piastri takes his second win in a row and first ever lead in the standings after capitalizing on Verstappen’s five-second penalty in Jeddah.

Next race: May 18, Imola, Italy.

Online: http://www.formula1.com