- 2/18/2025 8:00 PM EST - Starting Grid - 1. #17 Dallas Pataska - 2. #94 Thomas Wolfe - 3. #*63 Henry Kallhoff(i) - 4. #23 Cody Leach - 5. #66 Ray Gill - 6. #56 Tommy Carrol Jr - 7. #97 John Connor - 8. #30 Mason Hoeffner - 9. #37 Joe Wright - 10. #*60 Zack Saunders(i) - 11. #19 Jim Mott - 12. #16 Nathaniel Campbell - 13. #69 Caleb Tipton - 14. #6 Stephen Menke - 15. #04 Cody Porter - 16. #28 Jonathan Leger - 17. #95 Pete Morales - 18. #18 Vince Mitchell - 19. #*89 Boyd Hoggan(i) - 20. #24 Noah Spaulding - 21. #22 Nic Vasquez - 22. #14 Cameron Albertson - 23. #00 Garth Griswold - 24. #29 Stewart Harding - 25. #9 Haden Higginbotham - 26. #51 Nim Silva - 27. #54 Cory Mott - 28. #45 Zach Johnson - 29. #57 Michael Deitch - 30. #5 Allen Phillips - 31. #81 Steven Carlile - 32. #*72 Caleb Begg(i) - 33. #20 Austin Runkel - 34. #88 Tyler Bellanger - 35. #2 Zander Short - 36. #35 Thomas Villano - 37. #3 Ben Lawson - 38. #11 Nishil Condoor - 39. #48 Logan Giesbrecht - 40. #1 Noah Hamilton
Daytona Beach, FL – February 18, 2025 – In a gripping display of speed and strategy, Zander Short emerged victorious in the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway, securing the top spot in the Team Conti Sim-Performance Dash Series event. The race, held under ideal conditions with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 70°F, was a marathon of 120 laps marked by 11 leaders, 29 lead changes, and 11 caution periods spanning 33 laps.
Race Highlights:
- Starting from 14th position, Zander Short dominated the final stages of the race, leading for 31 laps and clinching the win with the fastest lap of 46.619 seconds on lap 105. His strategic driving and car control were pivotal in navigating the chaos of Daytona’s notorious pack racing.
- Keith Hume Sr. delivered a commendable performance, finishing second after starting 19th. His car was just 0.091 seconds behind Short at the checkered flag, showcasing the tight competition at the front.
- Noah Nicholson, who started 11th, took the third spot on the podium after leading for three laps. His consistent speed was evident, with a fastest lap of 46.614 seconds.
- Jacob Quill finished fourth, leading for 16 laps, while Nathaniel Campbell rounded out the top five, demonstrating resilience after early race challenges.
- The race was not without its share of drama; notable drivers like Nathan Fuller and Colby Decarlo, who led in earlier stages, faced setbacks, finishing 28th and 23rd after sustaining significant damage.
Stage Performances:
- Stage 1 was won by Rodney Roberts, setting a strong pace with seven laps led, while Stage 2 saw Nathan Fuller take the honors with two laps led.
- The race was a testament to the unpredictable nature of superspeedway racing, where strategy, fuel management, and pit stops played critical roles alongside outright speed.
Post-Race Comments:
- Zander Short exclaimed, “It was a battle all the way to the end. The team gave me a fantastic car, and I’m thrilled to bring this win home.”
- Keith Hume Sr. reflected on his near miss, “Second place feels like a victory after starting where we did. We’ll keep pushing for that first win.”
The United Rentals 300 at Daytona showcased high-octane racing, with each driver pushing their limits in the quest for glory. As the series progresses, all eyes will be on how these performances set the tone for the rest of the season.
Click Team Conti Sim Performance Dash Series Recent Results – Crown Jewel Racing for complete race results.
