Race Recap Elite Truck Series
Talladega Superspeedway
Wed, Oct 15, 2025Round 5
Wild Ride at Talladega Superspeedway: Sousa Survives 7-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
15
🔄Laps
89
⏱Avg Lap Time
1:11.991
🟡Cautions
7
⚠️Caution Laps
22
🔀Lead Changes
30
🛡️Clean Runners
0
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
7
Winner Spotlight
CustomBrian Sousa
P1 Finish
Brian Sousa
Started P8 • Inc 12
Stephen McComas
Started P10 • Inc 28
jonathan McIntosh
Started P3 • Inc 4
Race Story
Brian Sousa captured the victory at Talladega Superspeedway in RFRL Elite Truck Series action, navigating 30 lead changes across a competitive field of 15 cars to take the checkered flag from P8.
After starting in the 8 position, Brian Sousa methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Stephen McComas secured second place, just behind Brian Sousa. jonathan McIntosh rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Stephen McComas, who gained 8 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 7 caution periods, covering 22 laps.
With the win, Brian Sousa adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Stephen McComas10
▲ +8Richard Young13
▲ +8Brian Sousa60
▲ +7Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | +7 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 12x | 40 |
| 2 | 10 | +8 | 10 | Stephen McComas | 28x | 35 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 09 | jonathan McIntosh | 4x | 34 |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | 69 | Todd Parent | 13x | 33 |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 67 | Randy Ringer | 17x | 32 |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | 70 | Chad J Thompson | 14x | 31 |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | 13 | Richard Young | 10x | 30 |
| 8 | 4 | -4 | 12 | Sam Kohlhaas | 12x | 29 |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | 45 | Brent Thompson | 24x | 28 |
| 10 | 13 | +3 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 8x | 27 |
| 11 | 6 | -5 | 88 | Brendan Ribble-Hamilton | 24x | 26 |
| 12 | 11 | -1 | 1 | Brayden C Drewery | 16x | 25 |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 4x | 24 |
| 14 | 2 | -12 | 27 | Zach Reichel | 19x | 23 |
| 15 | 5 | -10 | 7 | Chris Wagner | 2x | 22 |