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NASCAR Nightmare: Jack Perkins’ Podium Dreams Shattered as Will Brown Faces Devastating Gremlins

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August 31, 2025
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NASCAR Nightmare: Jack Perkins’ Podium Dreams Shattered as Will Brown Faces Devastating Gremlins

NASCAR Xfinity race at Portland turned into a nightmare for two Supercars stars, Will Brown and Jack Perkins, as both faced crushing disappointments. The anticipation was high as these Australian racers entered the high-octane world of NASCAR, but fate had other plans.

Defending Supercars champion Will Brown, behind the wheel of the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing, was forced to start from the back of the pack due to a transmission change after qualifying. Despite his determination to claw his way through the grid, he encountered relentless obstacles. After battling through the field, Brown sustained nose damage and only managed to climb up to 21st place by the end of Stage 2. Just when it seemed he could salvage a respectable finish, disaster struck with a broken trackbar mount, leading to a disheartening 35th place finish and another DNF. To add salt to the wound, his cool suit malfunctioned just before he exited the race, leaving him not only defeated but uncomfortable in the sweltering heat. Earlier this year, Brown also faced misfortune in a Cup race on the streets of Chicago, where he was involved in a dramatic race-ending wreck on just the second lap.

On the other hand, Jack Perkins, a seasoned Supercars veteran with over 150 races under his belt, was driving the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing and initially looked poised for success. The 39-year-old had a remarkable start, finishing Stage 1 in ninth place and improving to seventh by the end of Stage 2. Perkins was on fire, even reaching as high as third place with only a few laps remaining. But just when a podium finish was within reach, disaster struck in the final corner when he went off-track, leaving him stranded and unable to rejoin the race. With only four laps left, Perkins’s dreams of a stellar finish evaporated, and he ended up in 31st place, left to ponder the ‘what could have been’ after a promising performance turned tragic.

The Portland race was a harsh reminder that in motorsport, glory can be fleeting, and even the most prepared drivers can find themselves at the mercy of mechanical failures and bad luck. Both Brown and Perkins left the track with heavy hearts, but their spirits remain unbroken as they look to bounce back in future races. Will they rise from the ashes of this disappointment? Only time will tell.

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