Team USA Talent Scout Event 5 Recap | Powered by MOZA

Bristol Motor Speedway under the lights delivered everything we could have asked for and more in Event 5 of the Team USA Talent Scout powered by MOZA Racing. With the NASCAR Next Gen Cup cars roaring around the half-mile bullring, fans were treated to a true Saturday night short-track classic.

Race Recap – A War of Attrition

Qualifying was already electric as Arron Smith edged out Edward Sanchez by less than a tenth, with the entire grid separated by under a second. But Bristol wasted no time—Lap 2 brought the first yellow as cold tires caught a driver out.

On the restart, Sanchez was shuffled back while Jordan Johnson and Ricky Paz powered through, igniting what became a 200-lap battle of nerves. Johnson and Smith pulled away, but as Smith’s tires faded, Johnson seized the lead and settled into a relentless rhythm. Showing nerves of steel, Johnson stretched his tires to the 100-lap halfway mark, a daring gamble that had the crowd buzzing.

But Bristol has a way of flipping strategies. A mid-race caution threw the order into chaos, trapping Johnson and Paz a lap down. From there, the focus shifted to Sanchez, Arron Brown, and Sean Roberts, who capitalized on track position and tire management. With MOZA Racing hardware powering every lap of iRacing, the intensity felt just like the real colosseum under the lights.

As the laps wound down, Sanchez and Brown fought tooth and nail for control, with Roberts close behind. Johnson and Paz could not recover in time, and when the checkered flag flew, it was Sanchez who stood tall in one of the most grueling events of the season.

The Results

🏆 Overall:

• P1 – Edward Sanchez

• P2 – Arron Brown

• P3 – Sean Roberts

🔥 Final Takeaway: At Bristol, it’s not just about speed—it’s about survival.

Bristol MOZA Prizes

• RS V2 Steering Wheel – Edward Sanchez

• 200 MOZA Points – Sean Roberts

• 100 MOZA Points – Bronnson Turner
  

MOZA Racing’s commitment to empowering the sim racing community continues to fuel the sport’s growth and the dreams of competitors nationwide. At every Team USA Talent Scout event, MOZA offers a prize for the winner, a participant, and MOZA Points for randomly selected drivers.

Watch the Replay

Missed the action? Relive every moment of this cinematic race on Twitch and YouTube. From Turn 1 chaos to last-lap heroics, this one was built for the highlight reel.

Don’t Just Watch—Join the Race

Think you’ve got what it takes? Registration for the next Team USA Talent Scout event is now open. Whether you’re a rising star or a seasoned pro, your shot at representing the red, white, and blue starts here.

📅 The full calendar of events can be found at www.initesports.gg/carsim.

Special Thanks

Special thanks go to TRACKILICIOUS as our fantastic community partner, Mike Nause and Saagar Bakshi, our amazing commentators, and AK Esports UK, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make those events a success.

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This is more than a competition—it’s a calling. The road to Team USA starts with your next lap. 🇺🇸🏁