Josh Hart starts the event in 10th place, his lowest spot of the year. Hart's overall record at this event is 2 - 5. By round, his record is 1 - 4 in Rd. 1, 1 - 0 in Rd. 2, 0 - 1 in Rd. 3, and 0 - 0 in the Final. His best finish at this event is the semi-finals, 2023. He has qualified in the top half of the field at 1 of his 5 races here. His lowest starting spot at this event is #16 (2024). He is 1 - 4 in the Countdown this year and dropped to 10th place after Dallas, his lowest spot of the year.

Reed and Hart have each won 1 times against the other in prior events.

Hart with a slight starting line advantage and never trailed for the win.