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NASCAR is heating up as the 2025 season rolls closer to the playoffs. Much like summer races at Pocono, Sonoma, and Indianapolis, a new issue of NASCAR Pole Position is here to lead you into the 2025 NASCAR Playoffs. Here are the absolute must-reads from the August-September 2025 issue of NASCAR Pole Position.

• This issue is chock-full of great stories, interesting notes, and interviews that NASCAR fans are going to love.
• In this issue, you’ll meet one-on-one with Thomas Annunziata and Austin Hill (but not the one you may be thinking of) and get an inside look into how new companies make their mark in NASCAR. Also, look for in-depth articles with Cup Series veteran Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Xfinity Series Dean Thompson as they discuss major changes during last offseason.
• This issue also features a special preview of 50 States of Short Tracks, a sister publication of NASCAR Pole Position. Look out for the 13 track feature stories in the back of this issue, and make sure to preorder your copy of 50 States of Short Tracks on the Daily Downforce Shop.

Q&A with Thomas Annunziata: pp. 6

Thomas Annunziata recently made a splash with Nitro Motorsports, winning at Lime Rock Park in his debut with the team in the ARCA Menards Series. Our Armany DePaul sat down for a Q&A shortly after the 20-year-old racer’s breakthrough win.

Get to Know Austin Hill (Not That One): pp. 10

Austin Hill is an up-and-coming road course ace in the Trans Am Series. While he has made his NASCAR debut, he first made headlines amongst fans for sharing a name with Richard Childress Racing’s veteran driver. Your’s truly sat down with Austin Hill, from Ohio, to discuss his shared name, road course skill, and upcoming start at Watkins Glen.

Drivin Sunglasses: Making Waves For More Than it’s Shades: pp. 18

For this new issue, it was a pleasure to sit down with the team at Driven Sunglasses/Apparel. This article, written by me, gives an in-depth look into how Driven is making a name for itself beyond the sunglasses game, working with teams to supply them with their needs on pit road and in the garage area.

Toxic Waste Trackside Trivia: pp. 28

This issue also features the third set of Toxic Waste’s Trackside Trivia. In the physical issue, you can test your NASCAR knowledge with trivia questions and try to spot the difference between two NASCAR pictures. For more Toxic Waste Trackside Trivia, make sure to check out the landing page on the Daily Downforce, featuring even more exciting trivia.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Hyak Motorsports Has the Garage Area’s Attention: pp. 38

This offseason, the team formerly known as JTG Daugherty Racing took on a new name: Hyak Motorsports. This team visually retains very little of the former team. Two things remain: the No. 47 and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. This season, the team has exceeded most expectations, and our Dustin Albino will talk about the team’s major changes and the ongoing season.

Dean Thompson: ‘This Team and This Car Really Suit Me’: pp. 40

After a handful of tough seasons in the Craftsman Truck Series, Dean Thompson made a shocking jump to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Sam Hunt Racing. Despite his doubters, Thompson and SHR have performed above and beyond expectations in 2025, and our writer, Jared Turner, sat down with the 23-year-old to discuss what’s making this season a success.

Thanks for checking out NASCAR Pole Position. On the Daily Downforce Shop, you can purchase a subscription to receive upcoming physical issues for just $29.95 a year. If you’re interested in both 50 States of Short Tracks and NASCAR Pole Position, make sure to check out the Celebrating Short Tracks Bundle, which is also on the Daily Downforce Shop, featuring an annual subscription to NASCAR Pole Position and the debut issue of 50 States of Short Tracks Magazine