Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams looking for additional successes at VIR DETROIT (August 20, 2025) – Corvette Racing’s four Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams get the chance to take center stage this weekend during the only GT-only weekend for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR – Virginia International Raceway – comes at a pivotal time of the season for the Corvette Racing program. With cars in both GT classes – GTD PRO and GTD – there is plenty to think about ahead of the year’s final IMSA sprint race. That’s especially true in GTD PRO as Chevrolet leads the Manufacturers Championship standings with three rounds to go. The program is in a good spot in the Drivers and Teams title races, as well, with the two Corvette GTD squads having plenty to race for in their class.

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Corvette Racing has been a force at VIR over the years. The program has eight victories there – six in IMSA by the Corvette Racing factory team and two more in GT World Challenge America competition by DXDT Racing.  Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports (GTD PRO)·     No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims·     No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky CatsburgWith three rounds to go, Garcia and Sims continue to lead the GTD PRO Drivers Championship, as does the No. 3 Pratt Miller squad in the Teams standings. Both the No. 3 and No. 4 Corvettes have come on strong the last three races with racing luck going against each entry. The pair of Pratt Miller Z06 GT3.Rs led early at Road America before being spun less than a minute apart while running up front. Despite that heartbreak, the potential for a breakthrough GTD PRO victory has been evident throughout the year with five podiums between the two entries. A trip to VIR could be just what the doctor ordered. Corvette Racing’s factory team – run by Pratt Miller – claimed six victories at VIR since 2012. Garcia was part of four of those wins and Milner has two in Corvette Racing entries… plus a pair a year ago in GT World Challenge America competition. AWA (GTD)·     No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell, Orey FidaniBell and Fidani hope to improve on last year’s sixth-place class finish VIR in AWA’s No. 13 Corvette. At Road America three weeks ago, the duo was in contention late but suffered significant contact that prevented a challenge for the team’s second win of the season.  The goal for VIR is for Fidani and Bell – a past prototype winner at VIR – to continue running toward the front in hopes of not just a podium finish but also another win in the chase for a repeat IMSA Akin Award. The AWA Corvette was the highest finishing GTD entry with a Bronze-rated driver at Road America, and another similar result will go a long way toward Fidani repeating at Akin Award winner and AWA returning next year to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. DXDT Racing (GTD)·     No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Alec Udell, Robert WickensDXDT’s No. 36 Corvette has been knocking on the door of a podium finish all season. Wickens and Udell led late at Road America before multiple rounds of contact knocked the Corvette from the lead in the final minutes. Qualifying up front has been the norm for the DXDT Corvette with second-row starts in the last four races. Wickens has placed second and third the last two years at VIR in the Michelin Pilot Challenge’s TCR class. Meanwhile, Udell is a two-time winner at VIR in the Corvette Z06 GT3.R as he was Milner’s teammate in last year’s sweep in GT World Challenge America’s Pro class in a DXDT Corvette.  The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 24. The race will air live on USA Network starting at 2 p.m. Live streaming on Peacock in the United States and IMSA.comoutside the U.S. from 2 to 5 p.m. ET IMSA Radio will provide the audio call at IMSA.com, XM 206 and SiriusXM Online 996.

CORVETTE RACING BY PRATT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I obviously would like to win again at VIR, as we have as a team six times and myself four times. Our Corvettes have been very good there regardless of car or category. Being able to win that race this season would put us in a very good position to go forward and win the GTD PRO championship. We’ve been very close to a win this year and have been in position in almost every race. Road America was the latest example even though we were off the podium. So I hope it’s the same this weekend except we can finish it off this time.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is another fantastic track to drive in the IMSA championship. Back in the GTLM days with no ABS, it was probably a little bit more of a challenge because the risk factor is so high there. You had a lot of combined braking zones that you had to manage. So going back there last year felt a little more straightforward with ABS, as you’d expect. But it is a great track with a lovely sequence of corners and fantastic undulation. It can be difficult to pass around there, and the fact that it is a GT-only race as I think it would be pretty sketchy with multi-class racing. But it’s an awesome track to drive and I’m looking forward to going back there.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Aside from the end result at Road America, things are trending in a good way for us going to VIR. Nicky and I were both really happy with the performance and balance of the Corvette, and it’s gotten better and better in this summer run. This obviously is a track that I really enjoy and is one of the great tracks in America. It’s always been a big thrill driving our Corvettes around there through the years and I see no reason why this year won’t be any different. What I do hope is different, though, is our luck and that we can finally break through with a win after all the hard work the team has put in this year.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Last year’s race at VIR wasn’t very successful for us. We had some issues on the pit stop that cycled us back, which is one of the unfortunate stories for us the last 18 months. Hopefully we can be clean this time around. We’re coming off the event at Road America where we were quite unlucky with both Corvettes. I felt like we were fast enough to fight for the win. Fingers crossed that at VIR we are able to manage our strengths and finish at the front. The championships are getting too close! We’re in the lead of the Manufacturers Championship, and Antonio and Alex are leading in Drivers points. So it’s getting more and more important to have clean races and that’s our goal at VIR.”

AWA PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESMATT BELL, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is another iconic IMSA circuit. It’s always fun to get back to this rollercoaster of a track! Our focus is to head into the last endurance events of the year with the Akin points lead. We’ve had a great car for the whole season so I know we’ll be competitive here again. I’m looking forward to getting involved into another great IMSA battle!”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m looking forward to being back at VIR. It’s a very technical and challenging circuit, but I think there’s a lot of potential for us to score a good result. We’re all determined to do well in the last sprint race of the season before we focus on the remaining endurance events. Our Corvette has had good pace, we have strong momentum coming out of the previous race, and we know this is an important opportunity to score points and accomplish what we’re setting out to do as a team.”

DXDT RACING PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESALEC UDELL, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is an awesome racetrack. It’s a place that I think will suit the Corvette Z06 GT3.R well, which should play to our advantage. Everything has been trending in a positive way through the season. The DXDT team gave us really strong execution on strategy and pit stops in the last race at Road America. After not capitalizing on it, we’re feeling hungry and focused for the race this weekend. I’m excited to get back behind the wheel and put the pedal down.”

ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s last race this year for me. It’s been an incredible experience racing the Corvette Z06 GT3.R. I hope to have success at VIR with DXDT Racing and GM, and built for 2026.”

2025 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship PointsGTD PRO Drivers Standings1. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 22542. Albert Costa – 22243. Klaus Bachler/Laurin Heinrich – 21574. Mike Rockenfeller/Sebastian Priaulx – 20945. Dan Harper/Max Hesse – 20247. Nicky Catsburg/Tommy Milner – 1960 GTD PRO Teams Standings1. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 22542. No. 81 DragonSpeed – 22243. No. 77 AO Racing – 21574. No. 64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports – 20945. No. 48 Paul Miller Racing – 20247. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 1960 GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings1. Chevrolet – 23302. BMW – 23133. Ferrari – 22744. Ford – 22485. Porsche – 2227 GTD Drivers Standings1. Philip Ellis/Russell Ward – 21472. Jack Hawksworth/Parker Thompson – 20353. Casper Stevenson – 20304. Kenton Koch – 19515. Patrick Gallagher/Robby Foley – 18858. Matthew Bell/Orey Fidani – 171614. Alec Udell – 1384 GTD Teams Standings1. No. 57 Windward Racing – 21472. No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Racing – 20353. No. 27 Heart of Racing Team – 20304. No. 96 Turner Motorsport – 18855. No. 120 Wright Motorsports – 18657. No. 13 AWA – 171611. No. 36 DXDT Racing – 1567 GTD Manufacturers Standings1. Mercedes-AMG – 23612. Ferrari – 22073. Lexus – 21684. Aston Martin – 21415. Porsche – 21147. Chevrolet – 2032 CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: By the Numbers• 3: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at VIR since 2012 – Corvette C6.R (2012-2013), Corvette C7.R (2014-2019) and the eighth-generation, mid-engine Corvette. The Corvette C8.R raced at VIR for the final time in IMSA competition in 2023, and the Z06 GT3.R debuted at the circuit in 2024• 4: VIR class wins for Antonio Garcia, the most among drivers entered in this year’s race. Tommy Milner is tied for second with three• 6: IMSA class wins at VIR for Corvette Racing. Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin won in ALMS GT competition in 2012, and Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen won overall in 2016 and 2017. Garcia and Jordan Taylor drove the C8.R to a win in 2020 and 2023 with Milner and Nick Tandy victorious in 2021• 8: Overall VIR race wins for Corvette Racing regardless of series – 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024. The first five came in IMSA competition with DXDT Racing winning once overall in the 2024 GT World Challenge America’s event as it swept the Pro class• 13: Number of VIR victories in IMSA for Chevrolet since 2002, including the American Le Mans Series and the Rolex Sports Car Series; that’s the most among manufacturers• 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001• 32: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen• 39: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Ross Chouest in GT America at Road America• 72: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Olivier Hart for Steller Motorsport at the 24 Hours of Spa• 72: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year• 148: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 117 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, four in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and one each in the European Le Mans Series and GT America• 340: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999• 8,462.76: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its 12 previous events at Virginia International Raceway• 445,587.90: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles. That means Corvette Racing has raced to the moon and more than halfway back! Corvette Racing at VIR (wins in bold)2012No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 8th in GT (Garcia fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GT (Clinched ALMS GT title) 2013No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GT (Clinch GT team, manufacturer titles)No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GT 2014No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 7th in GTLM (Taylor replaced Magnussen – injury)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM 2015No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 8th in GTLM 2016No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM (Magnussen pole)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM (Gavin fastest race lap) 2017No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM 2018No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM 2019No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM 2020No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM  2021No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 1st in GTLM (Milner pole) 2022No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTD PRO (Taylor fastest race lap) 2023No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTD PRO 2024 – GT World Challenge AmericaNo. 63 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Alec Udell – 1st,1st in ProNo. 08 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Bryan Sellers/Scott Smithson – 6th, 3rd in Pro-Am 2024 – IMSANo. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alec Udell – 9th in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 8th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani – 6th in GTD 2025 – GT World Challenge AmericaNo. 11 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Blake McDonald – 3rd, 2nd in Pro-AmNo. 50 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Ross Chouest/Aaron Povodelo – 8th, 4th in Pro-Am

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: A GT-Only ChallengeCorvette Z06 GT3.R teams looking for additional successes at VIR DETROIT (August 20, 2025) – Corvette Racing’s four Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams get the chance to take center stage this weekend during the only GT-only weekend for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR – Virginia International Raceway – comes at a pivotal time of the season for the Corvette Racing program. With cars in both GT classes – GTD PRO and GTD – there is plenty to think about ahead of the year’s final IMSA sprint race. That’s especially true in GTD PRO as Chevrolet leads the Manufacturers Championship standings with three rounds to go. The program is in a good spot in the Drivers and Teams title races, as well, with the two Corvette GTD squads having plenty to race for in their class.

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Corvette Racing has been a force at VIR over the years. The program has eight victories there – six in IMSA by the Corvette Racing factory team and two more in GT World Challenge America competition by DXDT Racing.  Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports (GTD PRO)·     No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims·     No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky CatsburgWith three rounds to go, Garcia and Sims continue to lead the GTD PRO Drivers Championship, as does the No. 3 Pratt Miller squad in the Teams standings. Both the No. 3 and No. 4 Corvettes have come on strong the last three races with racing luck going against each entry. The pair of Pratt Miller Z06 GT3.Rs led early at Road America before being spun less than a minute apart while running up front. Despite that heartbreak, the potential for a breakthrough GTD PRO victory has been evident throughout the year with five podiums between the two entries. A trip to VIR could be just what the doctor ordered. Corvette Racing’s factory team – run by Pratt Miller – claimed six victories at VIR since 2012. Garcia was part of four of those wins and Milner has two in Corvette Racing entries… plus a pair a year ago in GT World Challenge America competition. AWA (GTD)·     No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell, Orey FidaniBell and Fidani hope to improve on last year’s sixth-place class finish VIR in AWA’s No. 13 Corvette. At Road America three weeks ago, the duo was in contention late but suffered significant contact that prevented a challenge for the team’s second win of the season.  The goal for VIR is for Fidani and Bell – a past prototype winner at VIR – to continue running toward the front in hopes of not just a podium finish but also another win in the chase for a repeat IMSA Akin Award. The AWA Corvette was the highest finishing GTD entry with a Bronze-rated driver at Road America, and another similar result will go a long way toward Fidani repeating at Akin Award winner and AWA returning next year to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. DXDT Racing (GTD)·     No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Alec Udell, Robert WickensDXDT’s No. 36 Corvette has been knocking on the door of a podium finish all season. Wickens and Udell led late at Road America before multiple rounds of contact knocked the Corvette from the lead in the final minutes. Qualifying up front has been the norm for the DXDT Corvette with second-row starts in the last four races. Wickens has placed second and third the last two years at VIR in the Michelin Pilot Challenge’s TCR class. Meanwhile, Udell is a two-time winner at VIR in the Corvette Z06 GT3.R as he was Milner’s teammate in last year’s sweep in GT World Challenge America’s Pro class in a DXDT Corvette.  The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 24. The race will air live on USA Network starting at 2 p.m. Live streaming on Peacock in the United States and IMSA.comoutside the U.S. from 2 to 5 p.m. ET IMSA Radio will provide the audio call at IMSA.com, XM 206 and SiriusXM Online 996.

CORVETTE RACING BY PRATT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I obviously would like to win again at VIR, as we have as a team six times and myself four times. Our Corvettes have been very good there regardless of car or category. Being able to win that race this season would put us in a very good position to go forward and win the GTD PRO championship. We’ve been very close to a win this year and have been in position in almost every race. Road America was the latest example even though we were off the podium. So I hope it’s the same this weekend except we can finish it off this time.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is another fantastic track to drive in the IMSA championship. Back in the GTLM days with no ABS, it was probably a little bit more of a challenge because the risk factor is so high there. You had a lot of combined braking zones that you had to manage. So going back there last year felt a little more straightforward with ABS, as you’d expect. But it is a great track with a lovely sequence of corners and fantastic undulation. It can be difficult to pass around there, and the fact that it is a GT-only race as I think it would be pretty sketchy with multi-class racing. But it’s an awesome track to drive and I’m looking forward to going back there.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Aside from the end result at Road America, things are trending in a good way for us going to VIR. Nicky and I were both really happy with the performance and balance of the Corvette, and it’s gotten better and better in this summer run. This obviously is a track that I really enjoy and is one of the great tracks in America. It’s always been a big thrill driving our Corvettes around there through the years and I see no reason why this year won’t be any different. What I do hope is different, though, is our luck and that we can finally break through with a win after all the hard work the team has put in this year.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Last year’s race at VIR wasn’t very successful for us. We had some issues on the pit stop that cycled us back, which is one of the unfortunate stories for us the last 18 months. Hopefully we can be clean this time around. We’re coming off the event at Road America where we were quite unlucky with both Corvettes. I felt like we were fast enough to fight for the win. Fingers crossed that at VIR we are able to manage our strengths and finish at the front. The championships are getting too close! We’re in the lead of the Manufacturers Championship, and Antonio and Alex are leading in Drivers points. So it’s getting more and more important to have clean races and that’s our goal at VIR.”

AWA PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESMATT BELL, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is another iconic IMSA circuit. It’s always fun to get back to this rollercoaster of a track! Our focus is to head into the last endurance events of the year with the Akin points lead. We’ve had a great car for the whole season so I know we’ll be competitive here again. I’m looking forward to getting involved into another great IMSA battle!”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m looking forward to being back at VIR. It’s a very technical and challenging circuit, but I think there’s a lot of potential for us to score a good result. We’re all determined to do well in the last sprint race of the season before we focus on the remaining endurance events. Our Corvette has had good pace, we have strong momentum coming out of the previous race, and we know this is an important opportunity to score points and accomplish what we’re setting out to do as a team.”

DXDT RACING PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESALEC UDELL, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is an awesome racetrack. It’s a place that I think will suit the Corvette Z06 GT3.R well, which should play to our advantage. Everything has been trending in a positive way through the season. The DXDT team gave us really strong execution on strategy and pit stops in the last race at Road America. After not capitalizing on it, we’re feeling hungry and focused for the race this weekend. I’m excited to get back behind the wheel and put the pedal down.”

ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s last race this year for me. It’s been an incredible experience racing the Corvette Z06 GT3.R. I hope to have success at VIR with DXDT Racing and GM, and built for 2026.”

2025 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship PointsGTD PRO Drivers Standings1. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 22542. Albert Costa – 22243. Klaus Bachler/Laurin Heinrich – 21574. Mike Rockenfeller/Sebastian Priaulx – 20945. Dan Harper/Max Hesse – 20247. Nicky Catsburg/Tommy Milner – 1960 GTD PRO Teams Standings1. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 22542. No. 81 DragonSpeed – 22243. No. 77 AO Racing – 21574. No. 64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports – 20945. No. 48 Paul Miller Racing – 20247. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 1960 GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings1. Chevrolet – 23302. BMW – 23133. Ferrari – 22744. Ford – 22485. Porsche – 2227 GTD Drivers Standings1. Philip Ellis/Russell Ward – 21472. Jack Hawksworth/Parker Thompson – 20353. Casper Stevenson – 20304. Kenton Koch – 19515. Patrick Gallagher/Robby Foley – 18858. Matthew Bell/Orey Fidani – 171614. Alec Udell – 1384 GTD Teams Standings1. No. 57 Windward Racing – 21472. No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Racing – 20353. No. 27 Heart of Racing Team – 20304. No. 96 Turner Motorsport – 18855. No. 120 Wright Motorsports – 18657. No. 13 AWA – 171611. No. 36 DXDT Racing – 1567 GTD Manufacturers Standings1. Mercedes-AMG – 23612. Ferrari – 22073. Lexus – 21684. Aston Martin – 21415. Porsche – 21147. Chevrolet – 2032 CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: By the Numbers• 3: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at VIR since 2012 – Corvette C6.R (2012-2013), Corvette C7.R (2014-2019) and the eighth-generation, mid-engine Corvette. The Corvette C8.R raced at VIR for the final time in IMSA competition in 2023, and the Z06 GT3.R debuted at the circuit in 2024• 4: VIR class wins for Antonio Garcia, the most among drivers entered in this year’s race. Tommy Milner is tied for second with three• 6: IMSA class wins at VIR for Corvette Racing. Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin won in ALMS GT competition in 2012, and Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen won overall in 2016 and 2017. Garcia and Jordan Taylor drove the C8.R to a win in 2020 and 2023 with Milner and Nick Tandy victorious in 2021• 8: Overall VIR race wins for Corvette Racing regardless of series – 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024. The first five came in IMSA competition with DXDT Racing winning once overall in the 2024 GT World Challenge America’s event as it swept the Pro class• 13: Number of VIR victories in IMSA for Chevrolet since 2002, including the American Le Mans Series and the Rolex Sports Car Series; that’s the most among manufacturers• 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001• 32: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen• 39: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Ross Chouest in GT America at Road America• 72: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Olivier Hart for Steller Motorsport at the 24 Hours of Spa• 72: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year• 148: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 117 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, four in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and one each in the European Le Mans Series and GT America• 340: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999• 8,462.76: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its 12 previous events at Virginia International Raceway• 445,587.90: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles. That means Corvette Racing has raced to the moon and more than halfway back! Corvette Racing at VIR (wins in bold)2012No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 8th in GT (Garcia fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GT (Clinched ALMS GT title) 2013No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GT (Clinch GT team, manufacturer titles)No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GT 2014No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 7th in GTLM (Taylor replaced Magnussen – injury)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM 2015No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 8th in GTLM 2016No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM (Magnussen pole)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM (Gavin fastest race lap) 2017No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM 2018No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM 2019No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM 2020No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM  2021No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 1st in GTLM (Milner pole) 2022No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTD PRO (Taylor fastest race lap) 2023No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTD PRO 2024 – GT World Challenge AmericaNo. 63 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Alec Udell – 1st,1st in ProNo. 08 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Bryan Sellers/Scott Smithson – 6th, 3rd in Pro-Am 2024 – IMSANo. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alec Udell – 9th in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 8th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani – 6th in GTD 2025 – GT World Challenge AmericaNo. 11 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Blake McDonald – 3rd, 2nd in Pro-AmNo. 50 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Ross Chouest/Aaron Povodelo – 8th, 4th in Pro-Am

The Watertown, CT native wheels from fourth to the front to become the inaugural Series winner at the Wisconsin track

FOUNTAIN CITY, WI (August 19, 2025) – The hype was off the charts for Tuesday’s World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series debut at Mississippi Thunder Speedway, and it didn’t let fans down.

The green flag waved for the main event and unleashed a 30-lap, three-leader thriller at the Fountain City, WI dirt track. Early on it was the home state favorite Bill Balog leading the way from the pole in search of a popular victory. Then the Shark Racing No. 1S struck as Logan Schuchart hunted down Balog and took the top spot. Not many laps later defending Series champion joined the fun as he snatched the lead on Lap 9.

Once Gravel led the way, he and the Big Game Motorsports team appeared as if they were on their way to a comfortable win, but Michael “Buddy” Kofoid had other plans. The Roth Motorsports No. 83 started ninth and climbed into second by the 21st circuit. Traffic tightened things up on the final lap, but Kofoid just couldn’t find a route around Gravel.

The Watertown, CT took the checkered flag to become the inaugural Mississippi Thunder winner with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

“I know my two laps before that (the last lap) weren’t very good,” Gravel admitted. “Lapped cars were kind of running top and bottom and trying to run the middle and not really committing to the top in (Turns) 1 and 2. I spun my tires and got sideways. I know got through (Turns) 3 and 4 really good on the last lap, but I just needed a lap like that. Luckily, it was good enough to get the job done.

“Truly I didn’t know where to run. I think the bottom was really good early, and then it got slick on entry and was hard to carry speed. I had the wing pretty far back and didn’t want to get too far back so I could still steer. Just happy to get the job done.”

Gravel pushed his 2025 World of Outlaws win total to a dozen, which stands atop the list by three over Carson Macedo. His career total sits at 115. Mississippi Thunder is now the 52nd different track where Gravel has won. His point lead grew to 172 markers with 50 races in the books.

Kofoid claimed the runner-up spot after his spirited run from the fifth row. The ninth to second effort was enough to earn him KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors. He and the Roth Motorsports team have been on the podium in five of the last seven races.

“We had a really good Roth Motorsports, Mobil 1, Toyota No. 83 and were really coming on late,” Kofoid said. “Then that restart with seven to go doesn’t seal the fate. I didn’t think we’d actually get into traffic like that. Clean air for anyone, especially David, helps, but we were able to pace him better than I thought. In traffic, I feel like we had a chance that last lap. I was able to do a big diamond again and got close. It’s just tough with lappers and trying to navigate them and also pass for the win but still really happy with how our night ended.”

The final podium position belonged to Logan Schuchart. After no top threes for nearly two months, the Hanover, PA native and the Shark Racing crew have now put together back-to-back podium efforts to go along with the Jackson Motorplex runner-up on Saturday. Despite the strong showing, Schuchart is still hoping he and the team can summon some more speed down the home stretch of his 12th World of Outlaws campaign.

“I was ready for that race to be over because we were not very good,” Schuchart said. “We were just kind of hanging on there. I think the starting position helped us out. Happy to be on the podium the last couple races with a second last race and a third here. Two good runs.”

Bill Balog and Garet Williamson completed the top five.

David Gravel got his 16th Simpson Quick Time of 2025 in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying and set a new track record.

Heat Races belonged to David Gravel (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Sheldon Haudenschild (Real American Beer Heat Two), and Bill Balog (WIX Filters Heat Three).

Bill Balog got his third straight SPA Technique #1 Redraw.

Balog also topped the Toyota Dash.

Conner Morrell won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Sheldon Haudenschild.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are off to a weekend in North Dakota with visits to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, Aug. 22 and Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, Aug. 23. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[4]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[9]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[1]; 5. 23-Garet Williamson[7]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 7. 15S-Kerry Madsen[3]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[11]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee[14]; 10. 7S-Chris Windom[15]; 11. 2C-Cole Macedo[13]; 12. 6-Zach Hampton[18]; 13. 18-Emerson Axsom[8]; 14. 15-Donny Schatz[12]; 15. 88-Austin McCarl[17]; 16. 24T-Christopher Thram[10]; 17. 16-Riley Goodno[23]; 18. 33-Scott Broty[22]; 19. 11M-Brendan Mullen[16]; 20. 14-Brooke Tatnell[24]; 21. 87A-Austin Hartmann[20]; 22. G5-Gage Pulkrabek[21]; 23. 28M-Conner Morrell[19]; 24. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]

TWO-SDAY: David Gravel Tops Three-Leader Thriller in World of Outlaws Mississippi Thunder Debut

The Watertown, CT native wheels from fourth to the front to become the inaugural Series winner at the Wisconsin track

FOUNTAIN CITY, WI (August 19, 2025) – The hype was off the charts for Tuesday’s World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series debut at Mississippi Thunder Speedway, and it didn’t let fans down.

The green flag waved for the main event and unleashed a 30-lap, three-leader thriller at the Fountain City, WI dirt track. Early on it was the home state favorite Bill Balog leading the way from the pole in search of a popular victory. Then the Shark Racing No. 1S struck as Logan Schuchart hunted down Balog and took the top spot. Not many laps later defending Series champion joined the fun as he snatched the lead on Lap 9.

Once Gravel led the way, he and the Big Game Motorsports team appeared as if they were on their way to a comfortable win, but Michael “Buddy” Kofoid had other plans. The Roth Motorsports No. 83 started ninth and climbed into second by the 21st circuit. Traffic tightened things up on the final lap, but Kofoid just couldn’t find a route around Gravel.

The Watertown, CT took the checkered flag to become the inaugural Mississippi Thunder winner with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

“I know my two laps before that (the last lap) weren’t very good,” Gravel admitted. “Lapped cars were kind of running top and bottom and trying to run the middle and not really committing to the top in (Turns) 1 and 2. I spun my tires and got sideways. I know got through (Turns) 3 and 4 really good on the last lap, but I just needed a lap like that. Luckily, it was good enough to get the job done.

“Truly I didn’t know where to run. I think the bottom was really good early, and then it got slick on entry and was hard to carry speed. I had the wing pretty far back and didn’t want to get too far back so I could still steer. Just happy to get the job done.”

Gravel pushed his 2025 World of Outlaws win total to a dozen, which stands atop the list by three over Carson Macedo. His career total sits at 115. Mississippi Thunder is now the 52nd different track where Gravel has won. His point lead grew to 172 markers with 50 races in the books.

Kofoid claimed the runner-up spot after his spirited run from the fifth row. The ninth to second effort was enough to earn him KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors. He and the Roth Motorsports team have been on the podium in five of the last seven races.

“We had a really good Roth Motorsports, Mobil 1, Toyota No. 83 and were really coming on late,” Kofoid said. “Then that restart with seven to go doesn’t seal the fate. I didn’t think we’d actually get into traffic like that. Clean air for anyone, especially David, helps, but we were able to pace him better than I thought. In traffic, I feel like we had a chance that last lap. I was able to do a big diamond again and got close. It’s just tough with lappers and trying to navigate them and also pass for the win but still really happy with how our night ended.”

The final podium position belonged to Logan Schuchart. After no top threes for nearly two months, the Hanover, PA native and the Shark Racing crew have now put together back-to-back podium efforts to go along with the Jackson Motorplex runner-up on Saturday. Despite the strong showing, Schuchart is still hoping he and the team can summon some more speed down the home stretch of his 12th World of Outlaws campaign.

“I was ready for that race to be over because we were not very good,” Schuchart said. “We were just kind of hanging on there. I think the starting position helped us out. Happy to be on the podium the last couple races with a second last race and a third here. Two good runs.”

Bill Balog and Garet Williamson completed the top five.

David Gravel got his 16th Simpson Quick Time of 2025 in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying and set a new track record.

Heat Races belonged to David Gravel (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Sheldon Haudenschild (Real American Beer Heat Two), and Bill Balog (WIX Filters Heat Three).

Bill Balog got his third straight SPA Technique #1 Redraw.

Balog also topped the Toyota Dash.

Conner Morrell won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Sheldon Haudenschild.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are off to a weekend in North Dakota with visits to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, Aug. 22 and Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, Aug. 23. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[4]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[9]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[1]; 5. 23-Garet Williamson[7]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 7. 15S-Kerry Madsen[3]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[11]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee[14]; 10. 7S-Chris Windom[15]; 11. 2C-Cole Macedo[13]; 12. 6-Zach Hampton[18]; 13. 18-Emerson Axsom[8]; 14. 15-Donny Schatz[12]; 15. 88-Austin McCarl[17]; 16. 24T-Christopher Thram[10]; 17. 16-Riley Goodno[23]; 18. 33-Scott Broty[22]; 19. 11M-Brendan Mullen[16]; 20. 14-Brooke Tatnell[24]; 21. 87A-Austin Hartmann[20]; 22. G5-Gage Pulkrabek[21]; 23. 28M-Conner Morrell[19]; 24. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

BILLINGS, MT (Aug. 19, 2025) — The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) begins its annual outing in “Big Sky Country” this Friday–Saturday, Aug. 22–23, at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, MT, for the annual running of the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial.

Big Sky Speedway has been a home to multiple races nearly every season since 2013 with the ASCS Frontier Region, helping foster a region of dedicated and competitive 360 Sprint Car racers. This weekend, those drivers will meet the national Series stars for the eighth time in history at the 3/8-mile oval, racing for a $4,000 check on Friday before the $15,000-to-win finale on Saturday.

The event is run in memory of local Montana racer Harvey Ostermiller, who was killed in a 2016 car accident at the age of 70. Outside of his 40-plus-year career in the seat, the Billings native was noted for his role in constructing Big Sky Speedway, which opened in 2003 and is now owned and operated by promoter Jerry Brey.

Tickets for both nights of the event are on sale now at the link below and will also be sold at the track on race day. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

FRIDAY + SATURDAY TICKETS

Here are the drivers to watch for and storylines to follow this weekend:

KING OF THE FRONTIER — When the northernmost regional subdivisions of the American Sprint Car Series go racing, one driver stands above the rest.

Canadian Sprint Car standout Kelly Miller is the two-time and defending ASCS Frontier Region champion. The 34-year-old Lethbridge, AB-native won both the Frontier and the Northern Plains Region championships last year with six wins in Frontier competition. He currently leads the Frontier Region points standings with five Feature wins and nine top-five finishes in the first 10 races, aiming for an unprecedented third-straight points championship with eight races left on the schedule.

Historically, Miller has been one of the most successful Sprint Car racers at Big Sky with 10 career Feature wins at the track, including three this year with the Frontier Region. In last year’s running of the Ostermiller Memorial, Miller was the highest-finishing ASCS regional driver, driving from 16th on the starting grid to finish seventh in the main event.

BIG SKY BIG DOG — For the past two years, the Ostermiller Memorial has been ruled by regional 360 Sprint Car racer Jake Bubak.

The 30-year-old from Arveda, CO, topped the 2023 edition of the event, which was sanctioned only by the ASCS Frontier Region. When the national ASCS stars invaded one year ago, Bubak stood up against the tall competition again, leading all 30 laps to pocket the $12,012 check and secure his fifth career national Series victory.

Bubak has been competitive with the Series this year, making three starts outside of Knoxville and posting three top-10 finishes — one of which came as a runner-up effort at WaKeeney Speedway last Friday, which was later vacated after coming up light at the scales.

TALK OF THE TOWN — Two weeks following his victory in the sport’s biggest crown jewel event, Ryan Timms is headed for Big Sky Speedway this weekend with Liebig Motorsports.

Timms, 18, of Oklahoma City, OK, led the 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s flag-to-flag for the biggest win of his career last Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, topping the world’s best 410 Sprint Car drivers to claim the $195,000 grand prize. After backing that up with another win in weekly competition at Huset’s Speedway one week later, Timms and car owner Shane Liebig have hooked the Hampel Oil No. 10 up with a 360 engine and will make the tow to Billings to compete for the $15,000 grand prize.

Outside of the ASCS-sanctioned 360 Knoxville Nationals, Timms has not made an appearance with the national Series since sweeping the Winged Sprint Car portion of the 2023 Hockett/McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway, nor has he ever competed at Big Sky in any form.

THE CHAMP RETURNS — For the first time since June, Seth Bergman is projected to join the American Sprint Car Series roster this weekend at a place he’s had success at before.

Bergman, the reigning Series champion from Snohomish, WA, has three career victories in ASCS competition at Big Sky, including a sweep of a two-day ASCS Frontier Region event in 2020, and the preliminary night of the Ostermiller Memorial last August with the national Series.

This weekend, he’s projected to be racing Big Sky with the national Series for the first time since Batesville Motor Speedway in June. Diverting from the national Series schedule shortly after, Bergman spent some time racing back around his native Washington, making four appearances at Skagit Speedway and recording two podium finishes — one with a 410 engine in the car — three top-fives and a seventh place in the marquee Fred Brownfield 360 Nationals event.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 

• Friday–Saturday, Aug. 22–23 at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, MT

TRACK FACTS

•  3/8-mile, high-banked oval

ON THE INTERNET
X — @ASCSRacing
Instagram — @ascs_racing
Facebook — @AmericanSprintCarSeries
YouTube — @AmericanSprintCarSeries
DIRTVision — DIRTVision.com (Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (18/34 Races)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2064pts)
2. Blake Hahn 1854pts (–210)
3. Matt Covington 1842pts (–222)
4. Jason Martin 1785pts (–279)
5. Kyler Johsnon 1641pts (–423)
6. Brady Baker 1631pts (–433)
7. Garrett Benson 1383pts (–450)
8. Austyn Gossel 1600pts (–464)
9. Zach Blurton 1591pts (–473)
10. Landon Britt 1545pts (–519)

FEATURE WINNERS (8 Drivers):

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (9 wins)
2. Justin Peck (3 wins)
3. Rico Abreu (2 wins)
4. Matt Covington, Zach Blurton, Blake Hahn, Austin McCarl, Jason Martin (1 win)

FEATURE LAPS LED (15 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (185 laps)
2. Justin Peck (65 laps)
3. Matt Covington (55 laps)
4. Jason Martin (36 laps)
5. Rico Abreu (34 laps)
6. Zach Blurton (25 laps)
7. Chase Randall (16 laps)
8. Brian Brown (15 laps)
9. Blake Hahn, Austyn Gossel, Jake Bubak (13 laps)
10. Ryan Timms (10 laps)
11. Austin McCarl, Cameron Martin (4 laps)
12. Kyle Larson (2 laps)

QUICK TIME AWARDS (10 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6 awards)
2. Matt Covington, Seth Bergman, Blake Hahn (2 awards)
3. Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Kyler Johnson, Roger Crockett, Jason Martin, Carson McCarl (1 award)

HEAT RACE WINNERS (36 Drivers)

1. Matt Covington (10 wins)
2. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (8 wins)
3. Garrett Benson (5 wins)
4. Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Jason Martin (3 wins)
5. Scotty Thiel, Whit Gastineau, Seth Bergman, Hank Davis, Sean McClelland, Harli White, Austyn Gossel, Jake Bubak, Kyler Johnson (2 wins)
6. Chris Martin, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Caleb Saiz, Bradley Fezard, Bryan Gossel, Jordon Mallett, Cameron Martin, Bryant Wiedeman, Sterling Cling, Tucker Boutlon, Landon Britt, Dustin Selvage, Jamie Ball, Matt Juhl, Tony Rost, Jack Dover, Cam Sorrels, Tyler Lee, Chase Dietz (1 win)

DASH APPEARANCES (42 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (14 appearances)
2. Matt Covington (11 appearances)
3. Blake Hahn (7 appearances)
4. Garrett Benson (6 appearances)
5. Kyler Johnson (5 appearances)
6. Seth Bergman, Austyn Gossel, Jason Martin (4 appearances)
7. Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau, Jake Bubak (3 appearances)
8. Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Thiel, Danny Dietrich, Cole Macedo, Brady Bacon, Daison Pursley, Jordon Mallett, Sean McClelland, Bryant Wiedeman, Brady Baker (2 appearances)
9. Hank Davis, Jordan Thomas, Scotty Thiel, Chris Martin, Brian Brown, Caleb Saiz, Chance Morton, Bradley Fezard, Zach Blurton, Bryan Gossel, Roger Crockett, Joey Danley, Cameron Martin, Alex Sewell, Steven Shebester, Harli White, Tucker Boulton, Landon Britt, Sterling Cling, Scotty Milan (1 appearance)

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (12 Drivers)

1. Blake Hahn, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Clem, Kyle Clark, Bryant Wiedeman, Jason Martin, Harli White, Connor Lee, Giovanni Scelzi, Tanner Holmes, Daison Pursley, Adam Trimble (1 win)

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (14 Drivers)

1. Brady Baker (5 awards)
2. Ryder Laplante (2 awards)
3. Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Blake Hahn, Landon Britt, Jordon Mallett, Jason Martin, Brad Bowden, Stu Snyder, Tanner Holmes, Tasker Phillips, Giovanni Scelzi, Brogan Carder (1 award)

PODIUM FINISHES (25 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (12 podiums)
2. Jason Martin (6 podiums)
3. Blake Hahn (5 podiums)
4. Matt Covington (4 podiums)
5. Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson (3 podiums)
6. Brian Brown, Rico Abreu, Parker Price-Miller, Kyle Larson, Austin McCarl (2 podiums)
7. Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Seth Bergman, Sean McClelland, Zach Blurton, Austyn Gossel, Brady Baker, Cameron Martin, Joey Danley, Garrett Benson, Ryan Timms, James McFadden, Jake Bubak, Bryant Wiedeman (1 podium)

2025 SCHEDULE + WINNERS

Race Number. Day, Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins)

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Harvey Ostermiller Memorial at Big Sky Clashes ASCS National, Frontier Region Stars

BILLINGS, MT (Aug. 19, 2025) — The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) begins its annual outing in “Big Sky Country” this Friday–Saturday, Aug. 22–23, at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, MT, for the annual running of the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial.

Big Sky Speedway has been a home to multiple races nearly every season since 2013 with the ASCS Frontier Region, helping foster a region of dedicated and competitive 360 Sprint Car racers. This weekend, those drivers will meet the national Series stars for the eighth time in history at the 3/8-mile oval, racing for a $4,000 check on Friday before the $15,000-to-win finale on Saturday.

The event is run in memory of local Montana racer Harvey Ostermiller, who was killed in a 2016 car accident at the age of 70. Outside of his 40-plus-year career in the seat, the Billings native was noted for his role in constructing Big Sky Speedway, which opened in 2003 and is now owned and operated by promoter Jerry Brey.

Tickets for both nights of the event are on sale now at the link below and will also be sold at the track on race day. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

FRIDAY + SATURDAY TICKETS

Here are the drivers to watch for and storylines to follow this weekend:

KING OF THE FRONTIER — When the northernmost regional subdivisions of the American Sprint Car Series go racing, one driver stands above the rest.

Canadian Sprint Car standout Kelly Miller is the two-time and defending ASCS Frontier Region champion. The 34-year-old Lethbridge, AB-native won both the Frontier and the Northern Plains Region championships last year with six wins in Frontier competition. He currently leads the Frontier Region points standings with five Feature wins and nine top-five finishes in the first 10 races, aiming for an unprecedented third-straight points championship with eight races left on the schedule.

Historically, Miller has been one of the most successful Sprint Car racers at Big Sky with 10 career Feature wins at the track, including three this year with the Frontier Region. In last year’s running of the Ostermiller Memorial, Miller was the highest-finishing ASCS regional driver, driving from 16th on the starting grid to finish seventh in the main event.

BIG SKY BIG DOG — For the past two years, the Ostermiller Memorial has been ruled by regional 360 Sprint Car racer Jake Bubak.

The 30-year-old from Arveda, CO, topped the 2023 edition of the event, which was sanctioned only by the ASCS Frontier Region. When the national ASCS stars invaded one year ago, Bubak stood up against the tall competition again, leading all 30 laps to pocket the $12,012 check and secure his fifth career national Series victory.

Bubak has been competitive with the Series this year, making three starts outside of Knoxville and posting three top-10 finishes — one of which came as a runner-up effort at WaKeeney Speedway last Friday, which was later vacated after coming up light at the scales.

TALK OF THE TOWN — Two weeks following his victory in the sport’s biggest crown jewel event, Ryan Timms is headed for Big Sky Speedway this weekend with Liebig Motorsports.

Timms, 18, of Oklahoma City, OK, led the 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s flag-to-flag for the biggest win of his career last Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, topping the world’s best 410 Sprint Car drivers to claim the $195,000 grand prize. After backing that up with another win in weekly competition at Huset’s Speedway one week later, Timms and car owner Shane Liebig have hooked the Hampel Oil No. 10 up with a 360 engine and will make the tow to Billings to compete for the $15,000 grand prize.

Outside of the ASCS-sanctioned 360 Knoxville Nationals, Timms has not made an appearance with the national Series since sweeping the Winged Sprint Car portion of the 2023 Hockett/McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway, nor has he ever competed at Big Sky in any form.

THE CHAMP RETURNS — For the first time since June, Seth Bergman is projected to join the American Sprint Car Series roster this weekend at a place he’s had success at before.

Bergman, the reigning Series champion from Snohomish, WA, has three career victories in ASCS competition at Big Sky, including a sweep of a two-day ASCS Frontier Region event in 2020, and the preliminary night of the Ostermiller Memorial last August with the national Series.

This weekend, he’s projected to be racing Big Sky with the national Series for the first time since Batesville Motor Speedway in June. Diverting from the national Series schedule shortly after, Bergman spent some time racing back around his native Washington, making four appearances at Skagit Speedway and recording two podium finishes — one with a 410 engine in the car — three top-fives and a seventh place in the marquee Fred Brownfield 360 Nationals event.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 

• Friday–Saturday, Aug. 22–23 at Big Sky Speedway in Billings, MT

TRACK FACTS

•  3/8-mile, high-banked oval

ON THE INTERNET
X — @ASCSRacing
Instagram — @ascs_racing
Facebook — @AmericanSprintCarSeries
YouTube — @AmericanSprintCarSeries
DIRTVision — DIRTVision.com (Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (18/34 Races)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2064pts)
2. Blake Hahn 1854pts (–210)
3. Matt Covington 1842pts (–222)
4. Jason Martin 1785pts (–279)
5. Kyler Johsnon 1641pts (–423)
6. Brady Baker 1631pts (–433)
7. Garrett Benson 1383pts (–450)
8. Austyn Gossel 1600pts (–464)
9. Zach Blurton 1591pts (–473)
10. Landon Britt 1545pts (–519)

FEATURE WINNERS (8 Drivers):

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (9 wins)
2. Justin Peck (3 wins)
3. Rico Abreu (2 wins)
4. Matt Covington, Zach Blurton, Blake Hahn, Austin McCarl, Jason Martin (1 win)

FEATURE LAPS LED (15 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (185 laps)
2. Justin Peck (65 laps)
3. Matt Covington (55 laps)
4. Jason Martin (36 laps)
5. Rico Abreu (34 laps)
6. Zach Blurton (25 laps)
7. Chase Randall (16 laps)
8. Brian Brown (15 laps)
9. Blake Hahn, Austyn Gossel, Jake Bubak (13 laps)
10. Ryan Timms (10 laps)
11. Austin McCarl, Cameron Martin (4 laps)
12. Kyle Larson (2 laps)

QUICK TIME AWARDS (10 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6 awards)
2. Matt Covington, Seth Bergman, Blake Hahn (2 awards)
3. Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Kyler Johnson, Roger Crockett, Jason Martin, Carson McCarl (1 award)

HEAT RACE WINNERS (36 Drivers)

1. Matt Covington (10 wins)
2. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (8 wins)
3. Garrett Benson (5 wins)
4. Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Jason Martin (3 wins)
5. Scotty Thiel, Whit Gastineau, Seth Bergman, Hank Davis, Sean McClelland, Harli White, Austyn Gossel, Jake Bubak, Kyler Johnson (2 wins)
6. Chris Martin, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Caleb Saiz, Bradley Fezard, Bryan Gossel, Jordon Mallett, Cameron Martin, Bryant Wiedeman, Sterling Cling, Tucker Boutlon, Landon Britt, Dustin Selvage, Jamie Ball, Matt Juhl, Tony Rost, Jack Dover, Cam Sorrels, Tyler Lee, Chase Dietz (1 win)

DASH APPEARANCES (42 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (14 appearances)
2. Matt Covington (11 appearances)
3. Blake Hahn (7 appearances)
4. Garrett Benson (6 appearances)
5. Kyler Johnson (5 appearances)
6. Seth Bergman, Austyn Gossel, Jason Martin (4 appearances)
7. Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau, Jake Bubak (3 appearances)
8. Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Thiel, Danny Dietrich, Cole Macedo, Brady Bacon, Daison Pursley, Jordon Mallett, Sean McClelland, Bryant Wiedeman, Brady Baker (2 appearances)
9. Hank Davis, Jordan Thomas, Scotty Thiel, Chris Martin, Brian Brown, Caleb Saiz, Chance Morton, Bradley Fezard, Zach Blurton, Bryan Gossel, Roger Crockett, Joey Danley, Cameron Martin, Alex Sewell, Steven Shebester, Harli White, Tucker Boulton, Landon Britt, Sterling Cling, Scotty Milan (1 appearance)

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (12 Drivers)

1. Blake Hahn, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Clem, Kyle Clark, Bryant Wiedeman, Jason Martin, Harli White, Connor Lee, Giovanni Scelzi, Tanner Holmes, Daison Pursley, Adam Trimble (1 win)

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (14 Drivers)

1. Brady Baker (5 awards)
2. Ryder Laplante (2 awards)
3. Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Blake Hahn, Landon Britt, Jordon Mallett, Jason Martin, Brad Bowden, Stu Snyder, Tanner Holmes, Tasker Phillips, Giovanni Scelzi, Brogan Carder (1 award)

PODIUM FINISHES (25 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (12 podiums)
2. Jason Martin (6 podiums)
3. Blake Hahn (5 podiums)
4. Matt Covington (4 podiums)
5. Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson (3 podiums)
6. Brian Brown, Rico Abreu, Parker Price-Miller, Kyle Larson, Austin McCarl (2 podiums)
7. Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Seth Bergman, Sean McClelland, Zach Blurton, Austyn Gossel, Brady Baker, Cameron Martin, Joey Danley, Garrett Benson, Ryan Timms, James McFadden, Jake Bubak, Bryant Wiedeman (1 podium)

2025 SCHEDULE + WINNERS

Race Number. Day, Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins)

1. Thu, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (1)
2. Fri, Jan. 31 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (2)
3. Sat, Feb. 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (3)
4. Sat, April 12 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1)
5. Sat, May 10 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Matt Covington (1)
6. Fri, May 30 / Salt City Speedway / Hutchinson, KS / Zach Blurton (1)
7. Sat, May 31 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
8. Sat, June 7 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
9. Sat, June 21 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Blake Hahn (1)
10. Thu, July 3 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
11. Fri, July 4 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
12. Fri, July 18 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6)
13. Fri, July 25 / Windy Hollow Speedway / Owensboro, KY / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (7)
14. Sat, July 26 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (8)
15. Thu, July 31 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Austin McCarl (1)
16. Fri, Aug. 1 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (1)
17. Sat, Aug. 2 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (2)
18. Fri, Aug. 15 / WaKeeney Speedway / WaKeeney, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (9)
19. Sat, Aug 16 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO / Jason Martin (1)

COLCORD, OK (August 19, 2025) – The eight-year wait is over – the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to invade Oklahoma for the first time since 2017.

The state-of-the-art Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OK has hosted several major touring series since its renovation in 2023, but this weekend’s Sooner State Showdown will be the first national Late Model event in track history.

Two nights of World of Outlaws competition are on tap, beginning with a 40-lap, $12,000-to-win, program on Friday, Aug. 22, ahead of the 60-lap, $20,000-to-win, finale on Saturday, Aug. 23. Both nights will be co-sanctioned with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series, which will also contest their own standalone program on Thursday, Aug. 21.

The local B-Mod division will join the Late Models all weekend long.

Here are the top storylines entering the weekend:

UNCHARTED TERRITORY: Only four Super Late Model races have been held on the current version of Arrowhead, meaning the vast majority of the World of Outlaws roster will be competing the facility for the first time.

The most notable exception is Ethan Dotson, who isn’t just the only one with laps around Arrowhead in a Late Model – he’s a former winner at Colcord. Two years ago, Dotson piloted the Chris Bragg Racing No. 174 to a COMP Cams victory, leading every lap in the process.

Jake Timm is also no stranger to Arrowhead, but all of his laps came behind the wheel of a Modified. In four United States Modified Touring Series starts, Timm finished second three times along with a seventh in 2024.

While Ryan Gustin has never seen the track in its current state, he won a MARS Late Model Championship event in 2013 on the red dirt surface of what was then known as West Siloam Springs Speedway.

NEXT IN LINE: Tanner English’s victory at Highland Speedway last week made him the 14th different driver to win a World of Outlaws race in 2025 and the eighth full-timer in the win column. That leaves six more Outlaws waiting to join the list in the closing months of the season.

Leading that charge is Dennis Erb Jr., whose six podiums are more than anyone on tour without a win to their name this year. Thanks to his trio of top 10s last week, Erb has climbed into the top five in points and sits 14 points clear of Drake Troutman entering his Arrowhead debut.

Cody Overton finished last week’s slate on a high note with a fourth-place run at Maquoketa, his first top five since Norman County Raceway on June 28. The World of Outlaws sophomore finds himself ninth in points with his performance on the rise – after scoring only seven top 10s in the first 25 nights of the season, Overton has amassed five of them in the last seven races.

Dustin Sorensen proved he’s capable of being a serious contender at Highland, as he made multiple bids for the lead before crossing the line third for his second podium of the year. He’ll need to keep the pedal down the rest of the way to claim a spot in the top 10, with 104 points to make up to Dotson in 10th.

Behind them, Jake Timm, Tristan Chamberlain and Brent Larson all have 13 more opportunities this year to pull off the upset and pull into World of Outlaws Victory Lane for the first time.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING: The past two and a half years have been nothing short of a dream for Bobby Pierce, and he has no plans to wake up anytime soon.

The “Smooth Operator” picked up his eighth and ninth World of Outlaws wins of the season at Spoon River and Maquoketa, which means he only needs one more to reach double digits for the third year in a row. Pierce is on pace to make 2025 his best season yet with the Series, as his 5.25 average finish is lower than the 5.32 average that won him the title in 2023 or his 5.76 mean from a year ago.

Across the board, Pierce has won 26 of the 69 Late Model races he has entered in 2025 for a 37% win percentage, right in line with his previous two figures of 36% from 2023 and 37% in 2024. Most dirt racers can only imagine what it’s like to win 30 races in one season at any level, but Pierce is on his way to doing it three years in a row at the pinnacle of the sport.

SCOUTING THE LOCALS: The World of Outlaws won’t be the only ones with points on their mind this weekend, as the race is on for the COMP Cams title among the top Late Model racers in the Mid-South region.

Three-time World of Outlaws champion Billy Moyer is looking to add a COMP Cams championship to his endless list of accomplishments in his first season racing full-time with the Series. The history books suggest Arrowhead could be an opportunity for Moyer to grow his 160-point lead over Morgan Bagley, as he has finishes of second and fourth in his two starts at the track, while Bagley has one top five in four starts.

Trailing those two is BJ Robinson, the lone COMP Cams regular with an Arrowhead victory on his resume from 2024, as well as Timothy Culp, who turned heads at the Dirt Late Model Dream by earning the pole for his preliminary Feature and bringing home a top five to lock into the Saturday main event.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 22-23, at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OK

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (4520 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-96)
3. Ryan Gustin (-194)
4. Tim McCreadie (-312)
5. Dennis Erb Jr. (-346)
6. Drake Troutman (-360)
7. Brian Shirley (-402)
8. Tanner English (-480)
9. Cody Overton (-488)
10. Ethan Dotson (-522)

FEATURE WINNERS (14):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 9
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 4
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 4
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 4
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1

HEAT RACE WINNERS (35):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 23
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 12
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 12
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 10
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 8
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 6
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 5
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 5
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 5
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 4
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 4
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 4
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 4
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 3
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 3
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 3
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 2
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 2
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
Garrett Smith – Madison, GA – 1
Zack Mitchell – Enoree, SC – 1
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 1
Aaron Marrant – Richmond, MO – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Chris Simpson – Oxford, IA – 1
Jared Miley – Pittsburgh, PA – 1
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1

LANDA PRESSURE WASHERS LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (36):
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 5
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 4
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 3
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 3
Michael Leach – Sun River, MT – 2
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 2
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 2
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 2
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 2
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 1
Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 1
Jackson Hise – Ocala, FL – 1
Trey Mills – St. Augustine, FL – 1
Austin Smith – Cedartown, GA – 1
Mckay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Gregg Satterlee – Indiana, PA – 1
Brenden Smith – Dade City, FL – 1
Kayden Clatt – Edina, MO – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Boom Briggs – Bear Lake, PA – 1
Derrick Stewart – Ainsworth, IA – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Jared Miley – Pittsburgh, PA – 1
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 1
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 1
Brent Larson – Lake Elmo, MN – 1
Dillon McCowan – Urbana, MO – 1

PODIUM FINISHERS (29):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 18
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 11
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 9
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 7
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 6
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 5
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 5
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 5
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 2
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 2
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 2
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 1
Zack Mitchell – Enoree, SC – 1
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 1
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 1
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1

FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGERS (19):
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 3
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 3
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 2
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 2
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 2
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 2
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 2
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brent Larson – Lake Elmo, MN – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – Richmond, IN – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1

SIMPSON RACING PRODUCTS QUICK TIMES (15):
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 6
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 5
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 3
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 1
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1
Tyler Millwood – Kingston, GA – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 1
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (19):
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 5
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 3
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 3
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 2
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 2
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 1
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Tyler Bruening – Marshalltown, IA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 1

FEATURE LAP LEADERS (24):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 416
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 211
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 141
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 100
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 96
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 95
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 76
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 55
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 50
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 41
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 40
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 30
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 29
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 27
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 22
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 21
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 18
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 15
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 13
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 12
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 11
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 9
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 8
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 2

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Arrowhead Doubleheader Brings World of Outlaws Back to Oklahoma

COLCORD, OK (August 19, 2025) – The eight-year wait is over – the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to invade Oklahoma for the first time since 2017.

The state-of-the-art Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OK has hosted several major touring series since its renovation in 2023, but this weekend’s Sooner State Showdown will be the first national Late Model event in track history.

Two nights of World of Outlaws competition are on tap, beginning with a 40-lap, $12,000-to-win, program on Friday, Aug. 22, ahead of the 60-lap, $20,000-to-win, finale on Saturday, Aug. 23. Both nights will be co-sanctioned with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series, which will also contest their own standalone program on Thursday, Aug. 21.

The local B-Mod division will join the Late Models all weekend long.

Here are the top storylines entering the weekend:

UNCHARTED TERRITORY: Only four Super Late Model races have been held on the current version of Arrowhead, meaning the vast majority of the World of Outlaws roster will be competing the facility for the first time.

The most notable exception is Ethan Dotson, who isn’t just the only one with laps around Arrowhead in a Late Model – he’s a former winner at Colcord. Two years ago, Dotson piloted the Chris Bragg Racing No. 174 to a COMP Cams victory, leading every lap in the process.

Jake Timm is also no stranger to Arrowhead, but all of his laps came behind the wheel of a Modified. In four United States Modified Touring Series starts, Timm finished second three times along with a seventh in 2024.

While Ryan Gustin has never seen the track in its current state, he won a MARS Late Model Championship event in 2013 on the red dirt surface of what was then known as West Siloam Springs Speedway.

NEXT IN LINE: Tanner English’s victory at Highland Speedway last week made him the 14th different driver to win a World of Outlaws race in 2025 and the eighth full-timer in the win column. That leaves six more Outlaws waiting to join the list in the closing months of the season.

Leading that charge is Dennis Erb Jr., whose six podiums are more than anyone on tour without a win to their name this year. Thanks to his trio of top 10s last week, Erb has climbed into the top five in points and sits 14 points clear of Drake Troutman entering his Arrowhead debut.

Cody Overton finished last week’s slate on a high note with a fourth-place run at Maquoketa, his first top five since Norman County Raceway on June 28. The World of Outlaws sophomore finds himself ninth in points with his performance on the rise – after scoring only seven top 10s in the first 25 nights of the season, Overton has amassed five of them in the last seven races.

Dustin Sorensen proved he’s capable of being a serious contender at Highland, as he made multiple bids for the lead before crossing the line third for his second podium of the year. He’ll need to keep the pedal down the rest of the way to claim a spot in the top 10, with 104 points to make up to Dotson in 10th.

Behind them, Jake Timm, Tristan Chamberlain and Brent Larson all have 13 more opportunities this year to pull off the upset and pull into World of Outlaws Victory Lane for the first time.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING: The past two and a half years have been nothing short of a dream for Bobby Pierce, and he has no plans to wake up anytime soon.

The “Smooth Operator” picked up his eighth and ninth World of Outlaws wins of the season at Spoon River and Maquoketa, which means he only needs one more to reach double digits for the third year in a row. Pierce is on pace to make 2025 his best season yet with the Series, as his 5.25 average finish is lower than the 5.32 average that won him the title in 2023 or his 5.76 mean from a year ago.

Across the board, Pierce has won 26 of the 69 Late Model races he has entered in 2025 for a 37% win percentage, right in line with his previous two figures of 36% from 2023 and 37% in 2024. Most dirt racers can only imagine what it’s like to win 30 races in one season at any level, but Pierce is on his way to doing it three years in a row at the pinnacle of the sport.

SCOUTING THE LOCALS: The World of Outlaws won’t be the only ones with points on their mind this weekend, as the race is on for the COMP Cams title among the top Late Model racers in the Mid-South region.

Three-time World of Outlaws champion Billy Moyer is looking to add a COMP Cams championship to his endless list of accomplishments in his first season racing full-time with the Series. The history books suggest Arrowhead could be an opportunity for Moyer to grow his 160-point lead over Morgan Bagley, as he has finishes of second and fourth in his two starts at the track, while Bagley has one top five in four starts.

Trailing those two is BJ Robinson, the lone COMP Cams regular with an Arrowhead victory on his resume from 2024, as well as Timothy Culp, who turned heads at the Dirt Late Model Dream by earning the pole for his preliminary Feature and bringing home a top five to lock into the Saturday main event.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 22-23, at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OK

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (4520 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-96)
3. Ryan Gustin (-194)
4. Tim McCreadie (-312)
5. Dennis Erb Jr. (-346)
6. Drake Troutman (-360)
7. Brian Shirley (-402)
8. Tanner English (-480)
9. Cody Overton (-488)
10. Ethan Dotson (-522)

FEATURE WINNERS (14):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 9
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 4
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 4
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 4
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1

HEAT RACE WINNERS (35):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 23
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 12
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 12
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 10
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 8
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 6
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 5
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 5
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 5
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 4
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 4
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 4
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 4
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 3
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 3
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 3
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 2
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 2
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
Garrett Smith – Madison, GA – 1
Zack Mitchell – Enoree, SC – 1
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 1
Aaron Marrant – Richmond, MO – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Chris Simpson – Oxford, IA – 1
Jared Miley – Pittsburgh, PA – 1
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1

LANDA PRESSURE WASHERS LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (36):
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 5
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 4
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 3
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 3
Michael Leach – Sun River, MT – 2
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 2
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 2
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 2
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 2
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 1
Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 1
Jackson Hise – Ocala, FL – 1
Trey Mills – St. Augustine, FL – 1
Austin Smith – Cedartown, GA – 1
Mckay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Gregg Satterlee – Indiana, PA – 1
Brenden Smith – Dade City, FL – 1
Kayden Clatt – Edina, MO – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Boom Briggs – Bear Lake, PA – 1
Derrick Stewart – Ainsworth, IA – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Jared Miley – Pittsburgh, PA – 1
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 1
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 1
Brent Larson – Lake Elmo, MN – 1
Dillon McCowan – Urbana, MO – 1

PODIUM FINISHERS (29):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 18
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 11
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 9
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 7
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 6
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 5
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 5
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 5
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 2
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 2
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 2
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 1
Zack Mitchell – Enoree, SC – 1
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 1
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 1
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1

FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGERS (19):
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 3
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 3
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 2
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 2
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 2
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 2
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 2
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brent Larson – Lake Elmo, MN – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – Richmond, IN – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1

SIMPSON RACING PRODUCTS QUICK TIMES (15):
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 6
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 5
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 3
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 1
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1
Tyler Millwood – Kingston, GA – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 1
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (19):
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 5
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 3
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 3
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 2
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 2
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 1
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Tyler Bruening – Marshalltown, IA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 1

FEATURE LAP LEADERS (24):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 416
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 211
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 141
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 100
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 96
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 95
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 76
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 55
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 50
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 41
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 40
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 30
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 29
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 27
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 22
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 21
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 18
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 15
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 13
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 12
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 11
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 9
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 8
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 2

2025 WORLD OF OUTLAWS REAL AMERICAN BEER LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE & WINNERS
Friday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Ryan Gustin (1)
Saturday, Jan. 25 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Garrett Alberson (1)
Thursday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Garrett Alberson (2)
Friday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Devin Moran (1)
Saturday, Feb. 15 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Jonathan Davenport (1)
Friday, Mar. 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (1)
Friday, Mar. 21 / Swainsboro Raceway / Swainsboro, GA / Bobby Pierce (2)
Saturday, Mar. 22 / Swainsboro Raceway / Swainsboro, GA / Ryan Gustin (2)
Thursday, Apr. 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, Apr. 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ethan Dotson (1)
Saturday, Apr. 12 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Saturday, Apr. 26 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Bobby Pierce (3)
Friday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Tyler Erb (1)
Saturday, May 3 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (1)
Thursday, May 15 / Raceway 7 / Conneaut, OH / Tim McCreadie (1)
Saturday, May 17 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Sunday, May 18 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / Tim McCreadie (2)
Friday, June 20 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Bobby Pierce (5)
Saturday, June 21 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Drake Troutman (1)
Friday, June 27 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, June 28 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN / Nick Hoffman (3)
Sunday, June 29 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Tim McCreadie (3)
Thursday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN / Bobby Pierce (6)
Friday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN / Nick Hoffman (4)
Friday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Bobby Pierce (7)
Saturday, July 12 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, July 26 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL / Brian Shirley (1)
Monday, July 28 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Ryan Gustin (3)
Thursday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Tim McCreadie (4)
Saturday, Aug. 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Ryan Gustin (4)
Wednesday, Aug. 13 / Highland Speedway / Highland, IL / Tanner English (1)
Thursday, Aug. 14 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Bobby Pierce (8)
Saturday, Aug. 16 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA / Bobby Pierce (9)
Friday, Aug. 22 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK
Saturday, Aug. 23 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK
Friday, Sept. 12 / Needmore Speedway / Norman Park, GA
Saturday, Sept. 13 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA
Friday, Sept. 26 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL
Saturday, Sept. 27 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL
Friday, Oct. 3 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS
Saturday, Oct. 4 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS
Friday, Oct. 10 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 11 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Wednesday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 8 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

Port Royal Speedway Set for Two-Day Rumble by the River

BATAVIA, Ohio (August 19, 2025) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will headline a massive two-day event at Port Royal Speedway this weekend. The best in dirt late model racing will gather at the half-mile oval, better known as “The Speed Palace,” for two thrilling nights of racing, culminating in a $50,000-to-win finale on Saturday. The weekend kicks off Friday night with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing battling for a $10,000 winner’s check in a 40-lap feature event. Joining the program will be the Limited Late Models and the Modifieds. Saturday’s finale promises an adrenaline-pumping 50-lap race with an incredible $50,000 prize awaiting the winner. The Modifieds will again serve as the support class with a 25-lap feature. Fans will be treated to a full racing program each night, including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and A-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. All gates will open at 4:00 PM daily. The driver’s meeting will occur at 5:30 PM on Friday, followed by Hot Laps at 6:00 PM. A Dirt Racing Outreach Service will be held in the commercial building behind the grandstands at 2:00 PM on Saturday. There will be a driver autograph session from 4:30 to 5:15 PM; on-track action begins at 6:00 PM with Hot Laps. With more than $200,000 in total purse money on the line, the Rumble by the River presented by UNOH is a must-see event for late model fans across the region. Two complete nights of racing, exciting support divisions, family-friendly giveaways, and the thrilling atmosphere of Port Royal Speedway promise to deliver one of the biggest weekends of the season. For more information, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com or follow the track on social media. The Rumble by the River, presented by UNOH, will be the next bonus round in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. The UNOH Great Eight will award each driver within the top eight in the championship standings a share of an $18,000 payout. UNOH Great Eight Payout: 1. $7,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,500, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,500 = $18,000 Jonathan Davenport stays at the top of the latest standings in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. Ricky Thornton Jr. is second, with Hudson O’Neal and Devin Moran following. Brandon Sheppard is currently fifth. Donald McIntosh leads the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year chase over Daniel Hilsabeck and Dan Ebert. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Friday, August 22: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Total Saturday, August 23:B-Main Purses: 1st Non-Transfer (after provisionals) $300, 2. $275, 3. $250, 4. $225, 5. $200, 6. $200, 7. $200, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $150, 11. $100, 12. $100, 13. $100, 14. $100 = $2,600 each x 2 = $5,200 Total A-Main Purse: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4

Brittany Force to make her first NHRA start under the Cornwell Quality Tools banner at the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals

PROCK, FORCE TO BOTH CARRY CORNWELL TOOLS SPONSORSHIP AT U.S. NATIONALSBrittany Force to make her first NHRA start under the Cornwell Quality Tools banner at the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals

BROWNSBURG, IND. (Aug. 19, 2025) – NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing fans won’t be seeing double on Labor Day Weekend but they will be seeing the John Force Racing teams of Brittany Force (Top Fuel) and Austin Prock (Funny Car) both sponsored by Cornwell Quality Tools for the Aug. 27 – Sept. 1 Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Prock’s Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car has become a familiar fixture atop the point standings since his 2024 class debut, subsequent season championship, and last week at Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway, becoming the first Funny Car driver to clinch a spot in the 2025 Countdown to the Championship.  For Force, the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals will be the first NHRA event that the world’s fastest race car of two-time Top Fuel Champion (2022, 2017) Force will compete under the Cornwell Quality Tools banner. “I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to John Force Racing for the incredible opportunity to serve as primary sponsor for Brittany Force and her Top Fuel team at the inaugural Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals,” said Bob Studenic, CEO, Cornwell Quality Tools. “With Funny Car points leader Austin Prock and the indomitable Queen of Speed, Brittany Force, teaming up under the Cornwell Quality Tools banner, this Labor Day weekend at the Big Go promises to be nothing short of electrifying. The roar of horsepower, the thrill of competition, and the spirit of champions – what better way to celebrate the holiday!” Cornwell Quality Tools, founded in 1919 by Eugene Cornwell and headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio, began its partnership with John Force Racing in 2019 and has steadily expanded its presence over the past seven seasons. Cornwell Quality Tools is also the Official Professional Tools of NHRA. “I am excited to head to the biggest race of the season, the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals, with our Top Fuel dragster in Cornwell Quality Tools paint schemes,” said Force. “It’s awesome to have a matching car to my teammate, Austin Prock, who’s been so successful with Cornwell. The team’s goal is to have a solid weekend, qualify in the top five, and turn some win lights on Monday.” Force made her Top Fuel debut at the 2013 U.S. Nationals and finished runner-up in 2016 before making it to the winner’s circle in 2017. She also finished runner-up in 2020. She is currently fifth in the 2025 NHRA Top Fuel point standings, with just the U.S. Nationals ahead of the Countdown to the Championship. “All of us at John Force Racing are proud to have both Brittany and Austin’s cars carry the Cornwell paint schemes for next week’s U.S. Nationals,” said team owner and 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force. “Cornwell has been a great partner for many years so having both cars compete for the win in the race with their name on it is going to be exciting. Brittany and crew chiefs David Grubnic and John Collins have been putting big speeds on the board all year, and now they’re finding their consistency, so they’re right where they need to be with the Countdown to the Championship on the horizon.”  Qualifying for the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals begins Friday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m. (ET), followed by two sessions Saturday, Aug. 30 (12:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m.) and two more sessions Sunday, Aug. 31 (12 p.m., 2:45 p.m.). Eliminations on Monday, Sept. 1, begin at 10 a.m. The expanded TV schedule is as follows: Sun., Aug. 319:30 – 11:30 a.m. ETQualifying 1 ShowFS1 Sun., Aug. 315 – 6:30 p.m. ETFunny Car All-Star CalloutFS1 Sun., Aug. 316:30 – 8:30 p.m. ETQualifying 2 Show FS1 Mon., Sept. 112 – 2 p.m. ETFinals Round 1FS1 Mon., Sept. 12 – 5 p.m. ETFinalsFOX

BATAVIA, Ohio (August 19, 2025) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing announced penalties for Cade Dillard after an on-track incident and subsequent actions at Batesville Motor Speedway on Friday, August 15. The on-track incident happened during the Group B feature race between Dillard and Garrett Alberson. On a restart on lap seven, Alberson passed for the lead in turn two. As the two drivers exited turn two, contact was made, causing Alberson to hit the backstretch wall. Neither car could continue after the crash. In an interview with FloRacing, Dillard admitted to intentionally causing the chaos and expressed his intentions to do it again if the opportunity arose. After review, Dillard’s on-track and off-track actions were deemed aggressive, violating the conduct policy in section 1.4 of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing rulebook. As a result, Dillard has been suspended for six months from any Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing competition.  For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com.

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing

Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2025, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 58 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap.  The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via FloRacing, with select broadcasts on RACER Network.   The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com.

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Penalty Report: Dillard Suspended Following Incident at Batesville Motor Speedway

BATAVIA, Ohio (August 19, 2025) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing announced penalties for Cade Dillard after an on-track incident and subsequent actions at Batesville Motor Speedway on Friday, August 15. The on-track incident happened during the Group B feature race between Dillard and Garrett Alberson. On a restart on lap seven, Alberson passed for the lead in turn two. As the two drivers exited turn two, contact was made, causing Alberson to hit the backstretch wall. Neither car could continue after the crash. In an interview with FloRacing, Dillard admitted to intentionally causing the chaos and expressed his intentions to do it again if the opportunity arose. After review, Dillard’s on-track and off-track actions were deemed aggressive, violating the conduct policy in section 1.4 of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing rulebook. As a result, Dillard has been suspended for six months from any Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing competition.  For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com.

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing

Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2025, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 58 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap.  The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via FloRacing, with select broadcasts on RACER Network.   The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com.

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August 19, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sunday August 24 at 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET
Live on Fox

What to Watch for at the Milwaukee Mile

• Happy Honda Days: Honda and Alex Palou wrapped up the manufacturers’ and drivers’ championship titles last time out at Portland International Raceway—clinching with two races still to run in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. It’s been a banner year for both Honda and Palou, with Honda scoring 12 victories in 15 races, eight of those being won by the eventual champion—including the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Three Honda-powered drivers have found victory lane this year, Palou, Scott Dixon and Kyle Kirkwood, and all five Honda-powered teams have notched either a podium finish or a pole position in 2025.
• Battle of the young guns: With the manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships wrapped up, there is still one title on the line—Rookie of the Year. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Louis Foster leads by a mere six points in the title chase. Foster’s rookie campaign has been highlighted by a pole position at Road America. Foster has made the Firestone Fast Six round of qualifying three times this year, and has scored a best finish of 11th at both the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, and at Road America.
• Say cheese: The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest continually operating racing facility in the world, and has hosted at least one race every year from 1903 to 2024 (except during U.S. involvement in World War II). Jimmy Vasser scored the first of nine Honda-powered victories at The Mile in 1998. Other Honda-powered race winners at Milwaukee include Paul Tracy (1999, 2002), Dario Franchitti (2004, 2010), Tony Kanaan (2006, 2007), Ryan Briscoe (2008) and Scott Dixon in 2009. Honda is looking for their first win at the facility, following its return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule last year.

2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Honda Lineup

Andretti Global	#26 Colton Herta (W)
	#27 Kyle Kirkwood (W)
#28 Marcus Ericsson (I) (W)
Chip Ganassi Racing	# 8 Kyffin Simpson
	# 9 Scott Dixon (C) (I) (W)
#10 Alex Palou (C) (I) (W)
Dale Coyne Racing	#18 Rinus VeeKay (W)
	#51 Jacob Abel (R)
Meyer Shank Racing	#60 Felix Rosenqvist (W)
	#66 Marcus Armstrong
Rahal Letterman LaniganRacing	#15 Graham Rahal (W)
	#30 Devlin DeFrancesco
#45 Louis Foster (R)

C—Series Champion I—Indianapolis 500 winner W—Race Winner R—Series Rookie

Where to Watch

Snap-on Milwaukee 250 Honda Message Points

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August 19, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sunday August 24 at 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET
Live on Fox

What to Watch for at the Milwaukee Mile

• Happy Honda Days: Honda and Alex Palou wrapped up the manufacturers’ and drivers’ championship titles last time out at Portland International Raceway—clinching with two races still to run in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. It’s been a banner year for both Honda and Palou, with Honda scoring 12 victories in 15 races, eight of those being won by the eventual champion—including the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Three Honda-powered drivers have found victory lane this year, Palou, Scott Dixon and Kyle Kirkwood, and all five Honda-powered teams have notched either a podium finish or a pole position in 2025.
• Battle of the young guns: With the manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships wrapped up, there is still one title on the line—Rookie of the Year. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Louis Foster leads by a mere six points in the title chase. Foster’s rookie campaign has been highlighted by a pole position at Road America. Foster has made the Firestone Fast Six round of qualifying three times this year, and has scored a best finish of 11th at both the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, and at Road America.
• Say cheese: The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest continually operating racing facility in the world, and has hosted at least one race every year from 1903 to 2024 (except during U.S. involvement in World War II). Jimmy Vasser scored the first of nine Honda-powered victories at The Mile in 1998. Other Honda-powered race winners at Milwaukee include Paul Tracy (1999, 2002), Dario Franchitti (2004, 2010), Tony Kanaan (2006, 2007), Ryan Briscoe (2008) and Scott Dixon in 2009. Honda is looking for their first win at the facility, following its return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule last year.

2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Honda Lineup

Andretti Global	#26 Colton Herta (W)
	#27 Kyle Kirkwood (W)
#28 Marcus Ericsson (I) (W)
Chip Ganassi Racing	# 8 Kyffin Simpson
	# 9 Scott Dixon (C) (I) (W)
#10 Alex Palou (C) (I) (W)
Dale Coyne Racing	#18 Rinus VeeKay (W)
	#51 Jacob Abel (R)
Meyer Shank Racing	#60 Felix Rosenqvist (W)
	#66 Marcus Armstrong
Rahal Letterman LaniganRacing	#15 Graham Rahal (W)
	#30 Devlin DeFrancesco
#45 Louis Foster (R)

C—Series Champion I—Indianapolis 500 winner W—Race Winner R—Series Rookie

Where to Watch

• Saturday’s practice sessions will air on FS2, while qualifications Saturday can be found on FS1.
• Sunday’s Snap-on Milwaukee 250 from the Milwaukee Mile will air live on Fox at 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET.

A new Wisconsin track precedes a pair of staples on the World of Outlaws calendar

FOUNTAIN CITY, WI (August 18, 2025) – Another busy week awaits as the home stretch for the 2025 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season nears.

First, a new track is ahead as The Greatest Show on Dirt debuts at Mississippi Thunder Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models have made 10 trips to the Fountain City, WI track, but it’ll be the first ever for their Sprint Car counterparts. The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Sprint Cars have served up some thrillers at Mississippi Thunder, and fans should expect no different when the country’s top talent rolls into town.

Two off days follow the Mississippi Thunder debut before the tour invades North Dakota for two nights. The weekend opens with the 35th visit in Series history to Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway on Friday, Aug. 22. Of the more than 400 tracks longtime World of Outlaws announcer Johnny Gibson has visited, River Cities has the honor of being his favorite.

The three-race week wraps up at West Fargo, ND’s Red River Valley Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 23. It’ll be the 71st trip to the 3/8 mile as the track strengthens its status as the most visited within the borders of the “Peace Garden State.”

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Let’s look at the week’s top storylines:

EMPTY NOTEBOOKS: The midweek stop at Mississippi Thunder may serve as a rare equalizer.

Even if a facility is new to The Greatest Show on Dirt, usually a driver’s early experience might lead them to a track before they embark on a full World of Outlaws tour, but that’s simply not the case in this instance. Nearly every single 2025 full-time competitor will be making their first laps there.

That means most teams will enter the pit area with empty notebooks. Nobody has pages filled out from dozens or even a few previous races. Could it offer a chance for a new winner to arise? Tuesday will answer that question.

NORTH POLE KNOWLEDGE: The exception to the previous section? That would be Bill Balog. Of the full-time World of Outlaws competitors, he’s the only one to have made laps at the Wisconsin track.

It hasn’t been many laps as he’s raced there on just one occasion, but the result was an encouraging one. The “North Pole Nightmare” won with IRA at Mississippi Thunder 13 years ago on the way to the fifth of his now 10 titles with the Series.

With just two races remaining in his home state this year, the Hartland, WI resident will be looking to celebrate a victory with the countless “Badgers” that support him. He’s won twice already this year (Talladega Short Track and Huset’s Speedway) and enters the week fresh off two top fives in Minnesota.

HOME SWEET HOME: The trip home to North Dakota over the weekend will look a little different for Donny Schatz. For the first time since 2007, he won’t be aboard a Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing entry as he continues his three-week stretch with Big Game Motorsports. The 10-time Series champion did have to hop in Dave Lunstra’s car this past Saturday at Jackson after a Friday crash at Ogilvie in the Big Game No. 15, but the plan is for him to be back in Tod Quiring’s car this week.

Schatz’s River Cities résumé is remarkable. He’s competed in all 34 World of Outlaws races at the 1/4 mile, won a dozen of them, and missed the top five on only three occasions. His worst River Cities finish? Eighth. He’s been plenty successful at Red River Valley as well with six victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt and was on the podium in the most recent visit in May.

While Schatz’s debut with Big Game didn’t go as he hoped, the Fargo, ND driver did rebound with a Jackson top 10 in Lunstra’s machine.

MINNESOTA MOMENTUM: There’s one man with all the momentum entering this week, and his name is Carson Macedo.

The Lemoore, CA driver and his Jason Johnson Racing team swept the Minnesota weekend at Ogilvie and Jackson, upping their total in the 2025 win column to nine. They’ve topped five of the last 12 races this year. Macedo is one checkered flag away from his fourth 10-win season.

Like the majority of the World of Outlaws competitors, Macedo will make his Mississippi Thunder debut Tuesday. He’s a two-time River Cities winner (2022 and 2024) and has finished sixth or better in his last eight visits to the quarter mile. He’s also topped Red River Valley twice and hasn’t finished worse than eighth in six tries.

Macedo is still looking to surpass Michael “Buddy” Kofoid for the runner-up spot in points. Currently 52 markers separate the two Californians.

HAUD’S HUNT: Earlier this year Sheldon Haudenschild checked off a track that had long eluded him when he finally won at Haubstadt, IN’s Tri-State Speedway, and he’s ready to replicate that at one of the ovals ahead.

It’s been a similar story for Haudenschild at River Cities. He’s made 15 trips to the Grand Forks, ND bullring without a trip to Victory Lane with several close calls. The Wooster, OH native has been a River Cities runner-up on three occasions (2021, 2023, and 2024), started on the front row five times, and led Feature laps six times.

Haudenschild is fresh off finishes of fifth and sixth at Ogilvie and Jackson with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink team. He’s fifth in points and on the hunt for his first win since conquering Red River Valley on the final day of May. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Tuesday, August 19 at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, WI
Friday, August 22 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Saturday, August 23 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, ND

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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (52/77 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6662 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-168 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-220 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-344 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-422 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-558 PTS)
7. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-770 PTS)
8. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-858 PTS)
9. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-886 PTS)
10. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1020 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers): 
11 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Wins – Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Kyle Larson
3 Wins – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri
2 Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Win – Christopher Bell, Giovanni Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Ryan Timms

SPLIT-FIELD PRELIM NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (3 Drivers):
1 Win – Ryan Timms, Kyle Larson, David Gravel

FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
261 Laps – Carson Macedo
257 Laps – David Gravel
245 Laps – Michael Kofoid
107 Laps – Bill Balog
105 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
98 Laps – Kyle Larson
93 Laps – Anthony Macri
91 Laps – Logan Schuchart
82 Laps – Rico Abreu
62 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
50 Laps – Ryan Timms
23 Laps – Kerry Madsen
17 Laps – Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Corey Day
16 Laps – Cole Macedo
15 Laps – Spencer Bayston
14 Laps – Dylan Westbrook
12 Laps – Conner Morrell
11 Laps – Jordan Thomas
9 Laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
8 Laps – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel
1 Lap – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (23 Drivers):
15 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Rico Abreu
3 Quick Times – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
2 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson
1 Quick Time – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Danny Sams III, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Chase Dietz, Donny Schatz, Zach Hampton, Tyler Courtney, Austin McCarl, Kerry Madsen, Bill Balog, Lance Dewease, Brad Sweet, Ashton Torgerson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (42 Drivers): 
30 Heat Wins – David Gravel
22 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
15 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
7 Heat Wins – Kyle Larson
6 Heat Wins – Chris Windom, Anthony Macri
4 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Tyler Courtney, Conner Morrell, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Christopher Thram
2 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg, Zach Hampton, Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz
1 Heat Win – Bryce Lucius, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Danny Sams III, Jy Corbet, Tim Kaeding, Andy Pake, Kasey Jedrzejek, Lance Dewease, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Turner, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Landon Crawley, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Gage Pulkrabek, Tasker Phillips, Josh Schneiderman, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Brandon Wimmer

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (60 Drivers):
39 Dashes – David Gravel
30 Dashes – Carson Macedo
24 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
22 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
21 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
18 Dashes – Bill Balog
16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Dashes – Chris Windom, Emerson Axsom
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz
6 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Cole Macedo, Zach Hampton, Garet Williamson
5 Dashes – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Aaron Reutzel, Hunter Schuerenberg
4 Dashes – Conner Morrell, Brad Sweet, Skylar Gee
3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Danny Dietrich, Danny Sams III, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Parker Price-Miller, Ashton Torgerson
2 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Christopher Thram, Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Spencer Bayston 
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Bryce Lucius, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Lucas Wolfe, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Preston, Dylan Westbrook, Cory Turner, Cole Duncan, Tim Kaeding, Justin Henderson, Scotty Thiel, Corey Day, Zane DeVault, Brent Marks, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, Ryan Turner, Cory Eliason

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Ashton Torgerson, Cole Macedo
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Christopher Thram, Ryan Timms, Bill Balog, Skylar Gee, Brad Sweet
1 LCS Win – Chris Martin, Anthony Macri, Bryce Lucius, Conner Morrell, Blake Hahn, J.J. Hickle, Zach Hampton, Emerson Axsom, Matt Campbell, Joe Trenca, Darin Naida, Mark Dobmeier, Tim Kaeding, Hunter Schuerenberg, Chris Windom, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brady Bacon, Landon Crawley, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Alex Therrien, Rico Abreu, Michael Kofoid, Justin Whittall, Brent Marks, Scott Broty

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers): 
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Ryan Timms
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid, Skylar Gee
2 Hard Chargers – Bill Balog, Tanner Thorson, David Gravel
1 Hard Charger – Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, Lance Dewease, Dylan Westbrook, Kalib Henry, Cap Henry, Jade Hastings, Carson Macedo, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi, Danny Varin, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Brad Sweet

PODIUM FINISHES (33 Drivers): 
27 Podiums – David Gravel
21 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Kyle Larson 
9 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog
5 Podiums – Anthony Macri
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Emerson Axsom, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Danny Dietrich, Conner Morrell, Dylan Westbrook, Skylar Gee, Chris Windom, Cole Duncan, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Spencer Bayston, Garet Williamson, Tanner Thorson

TOP 10 FINISHES (57 Drivers): 
48 Top 10s – David Gravel
41 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
37 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
36 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
32 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
28 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
27 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
24 Top 10s – Bill Balog
17 Top 10s – Chris Windom, Garet Williamson
13 Top 10s – Cole Macedo
12 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Emerson Axsom
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
7 Top 10s – Ryan Timms
6 Top 10s – Zach Hampton, Skylar Gee, Kerry Madsen
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson
4 Top 10s – Austin McCarl
3 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Conner Morrell, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Danny Dietrich, Ashton Torgerson, Corey Day
2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tim Kaeding, Brian Brown, Freddie Rahmer, Troy Wagaman Jr.
1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Westbrook, Jordan Poirier, Kalib Henry, Cole Duncan, Kelby Watt, Tanner Holmes, Ryan Smith, Brent Marks, Ryan Turner, Zach Sobotka, Danny Varin, Cory Eliason, Landon Crawley

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Mississippi Thunder Debut, North Dakota Weekend Ahead for World of Outlaws

A new Wisconsin track precedes a pair of staples on the World of Outlaws calendar

FOUNTAIN CITY, WI (August 18, 2025) – Another busy week awaits as the home stretch for the 2025 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season nears.

First, a new track is ahead as The Greatest Show on Dirt debuts at Mississippi Thunder Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models have made 10 trips to the Fountain City, WI track, but it’ll be the first ever for their Sprint Car counterparts. The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Sprint Cars have served up some thrillers at Mississippi Thunder, and fans should expect no different when the country’s top talent rolls into town.

Two off days follow the Mississippi Thunder debut before the tour invades North Dakota for two nights. The weekend opens with the 35th visit in Series history to Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway on Friday, Aug. 22. Of the more than 400 tracks longtime World of Outlaws announcer Johnny Gibson has visited, River Cities has the honor of being his favorite.

The three-race week wraps up at West Fargo, ND’s Red River Valley Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 23. It’ll be the 71st trip to the 3/8 mile as the track strengthens its status as the most visited within the borders of the “Peace Garden State.”

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Let’s look at the week’s top storylines:

EMPTY NOTEBOOKS: The midweek stop at Mississippi Thunder may serve as a rare equalizer.

Even if a facility is new to The Greatest Show on Dirt, usually a driver’s early experience might lead them to a track before they embark on a full World of Outlaws tour, but that’s simply not the case in this instance. Nearly every single 2025 full-time competitor will be making their first laps there.

That means most teams will enter the pit area with empty notebooks. Nobody has pages filled out from dozens or even a few previous races. Could it offer a chance for a new winner to arise? Tuesday will answer that question.

NORTH POLE KNOWLEDGE: The exception to the previous section? That would be Bill Balog. Of the full-time World of Outlaws competitors, he’s the only one to have made laps at the Wisconsin track.

It hasn’t been many laps as he’s raced there on just one occasion, but the result was an encouraging one. The “North Pole Nightmare” won with IRA at Mississippi Thunder 13 years ago on the way to the fifth of his now 10 titles with the Series.

With just two races remaining in his home state this year, the Hartland, WI resident will be looking to celebrate a victory with the countless “Badgers” that support him. He’s won twice already this year (Talladega Short Track and Huset’s Speedway) and enters the week fresh off two top fives in Minnesota.

HOME SWEET HOME: The trip home to North Dakota over the weekend will look a little different for Donny Schatz. For the first time since 2007, he won’t be aboard a Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing entry as he continues his three-week stretch with Big Game Motorsports. The 10-time Series champion did have to hop in Dave Lunstra’s car this past Saturday at Jackson after a Friday crash at Ogilvie in the Big Game No. 15, but the plan is for him to be back in Tod Quiring’s car this week.

Schatz’s River Cities résumé is remarkable. He’s competed in all 34 World of Outlaws races at the 1/4 mile, won a dozen of them, and missed the top five on only three occasions. His worst River Cities finish? Eighth. He’s been plenty successful at Red River Valley as well with six victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt and was on the podium in the most recent visit in May.

While Schatz’s debut with Big Game didn’t go as he hoped, the Fargo, ND driver did rebound with a Jackson top 10 in Lunstra’s machine.

MINNESOTA MOMENTUM: There’s one man with all the momentum entering this week, and his name is Carson Macedo.

The Lemoore, CA driver and his Jason Johnson Racing team swept the Minnesota weekend at Ogilvie and Jackson, upping their total in the 2025 win column to nine. They’ve topped five of the last 12 races this year. Macedo is one checkered flag away from his fourth 10-win season.

Like the majority of the World of Outlaws competitors, Macedo will make his Mississippi Thunder debut Tuesday. He’s a two-time River Cities winner (2022 and 2024) and has finished sixth or better in his last eight visits to the quarter mile. He’s also topped Red River Valley twice and hasn’t finished worse than eighth in six tries.

Macedo is still looking to surpass Michael “Buddy” Kofoid for the runner-up spot in points. Currently 52 markers separate the two Californians.

HAUD’S HUNT: Earlier this year Sheldon Haudenschild checked off a track that had long eluded him when he finally won at Haubstadt, IN’s Tri-State Speedway, and he’s ready to replicate that at one of the ovals ahead.

It’s been a similar story for Haudenschild at River Cities. He’s made 15 trips to the Grand Forks, ND bullring without a trip to Victory Lane with several close calls. The Wooster, OH native has been a River Cities runner-up on three occasions (2021, 2023, and 2024), started on the front row five times, and led Feature laps six times.

Haudenschild is fresh off finishes of fifth and sixth at Ogilvie and Jackson with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink team. He’s fifth in points and on the hunt for his first win since conquering Red River Valley on the final day of May. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Tuesday, August 19 at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, WI
Friday, August 22 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Saturday, August 23 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, ND

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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (52/77 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6662 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-168 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-220 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-344 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-422 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-558 PTS)
7. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-770 PTS)
8. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-858 PTS)
9. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-886 PTS)
10. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1020 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers): 
11 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Wins – Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Kyle Larson
3 Wins – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri
2 Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Win – Christopher Bell, Giovanni Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Ryan Timms

SPLIT-FIELD PRELIM NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (3 Drivers):
1 Win – Ryan Timms, Kyle Larson, David Gravel

FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
261 Laps – Carson Macedo
257 Laps – David Gravel
245 Laps – Michael Kofoid
107 Laps – Bill Balog
105 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
98 Laps – Kyle Larson
93 Laps – Anthony Macri
91 Laps – Logan Schuchart
82 Laps – Rico Abreu
62 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
50 Laps – Ryan Timms
23 Laps – Kerry Madsen
17 Laps – Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Corey Day
16 Laps – Cole Macedo
15 Laps – Spencer Bayston
14 Laps – Dylan Westbrook
12 Laps – Conner Morrell
11 Laps – Jordan Thomas
9 Laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
8 Laps – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel
1 Lap – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (23 Drivers):
15 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Rico Abreu
3 Quick Times – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
2 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson
1 Quick Time – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Danny Sams III, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Chase Dietz, Donny Schatz, Zach Hampton, Tyler Courtney, Austin McCarl, Kerry Madsen, Bill Balog, Lance Dewease, Brad Sweet, Ashton Torgerson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (42 Drivers): 
30 Heat Wins – David Gravel
22 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
15 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
7 Heat Wins – Kyle Larson
6 Heat Wins – Chris Windom, Anthony Macri
4 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Tyler Courtney, Conner Morrell, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Christopher Thram
2 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg, Zach Hampton, Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz
1 Heat Win – Bryce Lucius, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Danny Sams III, Jy Corbet, Tim Kaeding, Andy Pake, Kasey Jedrzejek, Lance Dewease, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Turner, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Landon Crawley, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Gage Pulkrabek, Tasker Phillips, Josh Schneiderman, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Brandon Wimmer

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (60 Drivers):
39 Dashes – David Gravel
30 Dashes – Carson Macedo
24 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
22 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
21 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
18 Dashes – Bill Balog
16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Dashes – Chris Windom, Emerson Axsom
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz
6 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Cole Macedo, Zach Hampton, Garet Williamson
5 Dashes – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Aaron Reutzel, Hunter Schuerenberg
4 Dashes – Conner Morrell, Brad Sweet, Skylar Gee
3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Danny Dietrich, Danny Sams III, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Parker Price-Miller, Ashton Torgerson
2 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Christopher Thram, Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Spencer Bayston 
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Bryce Lucius, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Lucas Wolfe, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Preston, Dylan Westbrook, Cory Turner, Cole Duncan, Tim Kaeding, Justin Henderson, Scotty Thiel, Corey Day, Zane DeVault, Brent Marks, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, Ryan Turner, Cory Eliason

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Ashton Torgerson, Cole Macedo
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Christopher Thram, Ryan Timms, Bill Balog, Skylar Gee, Brad Sweet
1 LCS Win – Chris Martin, Anthony Macri, Bryce Lucius, Conner Morrell, Blake Hahn, J.J. Hickle, Zach Hampton, Emerson Axsom, Matt Campbell, Joe Trenca, Darin Naida, Mark Dobmeier, Tim Kaeding, Hunter Schuerenberg, Chris Windom, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brady Bacon, Landon Crawley, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Alex Therrien, Rico Abreu, Michael Kofoid, Justin Whittall, Brent Marks, Scott Broty

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers): 
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Ryan Timms
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid, Skylar Gee
2 Hard Chargers – Bill Balog, Tanner Thorson, David Gravel
1 Hard Charger – Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, Lance Dewease, Dylan Westbrook, Kalib Henry, Cap Henry, Jade Hastings, Carson Macedo, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi, Danny Varin, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Brad Sweet

PODIUM FINISHES (33 Drivers): 
27 Podiums – David Gravel
21 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Kyle Larson 
9 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog
5 Podiums – Anthony Macri
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Emerson Axsom, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Danny Dietrich, Conner Morrell, Dylan Westbrook, Skylar Gee, Chris Windom, Cole Duncan, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Spencer Bayston, Garet Williamson, Tanner Thorson

TOP 10 FINISHES (57 Drivers): 
48 Top 10s – David Gravel
41 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
37 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
36 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
32 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
28 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
27 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
24 Top 10s – Bill Balog
17 Top 10s – Chris Windom, Garet Williamson
13 Top 10s – Cole Macedo
12 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Emerson Axsom
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
7 Top 10s – Ryan Timms
6 Top 10s – Zach Hampton, Skylar Gee, Kerry Madsen
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson
4 Top 10s – Austin McCarl
3 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Conner Morrell, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Danny Dietrich, Ashton Torgerson, Corey Day
2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tim Kaeding, Brian Brown, Freddie Rahmer, Troy Wagaman Jr.
1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Westbrook, Jordan Poirier, Kalib Henry, Cole Duncan, Kelby Watt, Tanner Holmes, Ryan Smith, Brent Marks, Ryan Turner, Zach Sobotka, Danny Varin, Cory Eliason, Landon Crawley

2025 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Christopher Bell (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (2)
5. Sun, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
6. Mon, March 3 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
7. Fri, March 7 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Bill Balog (1)
8. Sat, March 8 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / David Gravel (3)
9. Fri, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
10. Sat, March 15 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Michael Kofoid (1)
11. Fri, March 21 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (4)
12. Sat, March 22 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (5)
13. Fri, March 28 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / Michael Kofoid (2)
14. Fri, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (2)
15. Sat, April 12 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (1)
16. Sat, April 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (1)
17. Fri, April 25 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Kyle Larson (3)
18. Sat, April 26 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
19. Fri, May 2 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (6)
20. Wed, May 7 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (3)
21. Sat, May 10 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
22. Wed, May 14 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (7)
23. Thurs, May 15 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (8)
24. Sat, May 24 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Logan Schuchart (2)
25. Mon, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (3)
26. Fri, May 30 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (4)
27. Sat, May 31 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
28. Wed, June 4 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
29. Fri, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Rico Abreu (2)
30. Sat, June 7 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Brad Sweet (1)
31. Fri, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
32. Sat, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
33. Wed, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (4)
34. Thurs, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (5)
35. Fri, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Bill Balog (2)
36. Sat, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
37. Fri, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (10)
38. Sat, June 28 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Carson Macedo (5)
39. Sat, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (7)
40. Tues, July 15 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Carson Macedo (6)
41. Fri, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
42. Sat, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (2)
43. Wed, July 23 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Anthony Macri (3)
44. Sun, July 27 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (11)
45. Fri, Aug 1 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (7)
46. Sat, Aug 2 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (8)
47. Wed, Aug 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms*
48. Thurs, Aug 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson*
49. Fri, Aug 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel*
50. Sat, Aug 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms (1)
51. Fri, Aug 15 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (8)
52. Sat, Aug 15 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

OCALA, FL (August 12, 2025) — A couple of weeks off the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series allows drivers and teams to refresh and recharge. Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers team took advantage of one of the off weeks to keep getting better racing at the iconic Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The massively popular event run by the Bader family gave Hart a wakeup call on a variety of levels and has the Top Fuel team owner and driver ready to take on the final eight races of the NHRA season starting this weekend at the Lucas Oil Nationals with a positive attitude and new focus.

“The Western Swing was a challenge for me,” said Hart. “After Seattle I was very frustrated and my wife Brittanie set me straight. She said if I wasn’t having fun I should just sell everything and do something else. I went into Sonoma looking for a reason to keep racing and I found it. We made some progress but what really opened my eyes was the Night Under Fire.”

The one-day event built around entertaining tens of thousands of fans with nitro cars, jet dragsters, factory stock cars and alcohol competitors spoke to Hart. As a former Top Alcohol Dragster driver seeing those competitors get the star treatment was impressive. Hart is racing a factory stock Dodge Challenger this season and watching some of his fellow door slammer competitors fire up the crowd was also special. Finally, racing his R+L Carriers Top Fuel dragster and spending time with R+L Carriers employees in a casual and fun environment re-energized the championship contending driver.

Josh Hart parades in front of the Norwalk grandstands at Night Under Fire, photo credit Krista Zivcic Photography

“The atmosphere and overall feeling at the Night Under Fire was so different than an NHRA national event,” said Hart, a multi-time Top Fuel national event winner. “I loved the pace of the show and the fans never left their seats. The Baders had everything timed perfectly. I had a blast and we got to make some passes to get ready for Brainerd. The biggest take away for me was I had fun driving. I am ready to get to Brainerd and finish out the regular season.”

Hart is comfortably in the Top Fuel Top Ten and could make a serious move up the point standings with success in Brainerd and then the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, with points and half. Last season Hart raced to the semifinals with strong runs on race day and in 2022 Hart started race day as the No. 2 qualifier. Racing in the land of 10,000 lakes is a unique experience for all the teams but Hart enjoys the rustic and passionate fans that turn out to Brainerd International Raceway.

The R+L Carriers Top Fuel team led by Josh Hart will be looking for more Brainerd success this weekend,
photo credit Krista Zivcic Photography

JOSH HART TAKING NEW ATTITUDE TO BRAINERD

OCALA, FL (August 12, 2025) — A couple of weeks off the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series allows drivers and teams to refresh and recharge. Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers team took advantage of one of the off weeks to keep getting better racing at the iconic Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The massively popular event run by the Bader family gave Hart a wakeup call on a variety of levels and has the Top Fuel team owner and driver ready to take on the final eight races of the NHRA season starting this weekend at the Lucas Oil Nationals with a positive attitude and new focus.

“The Western Swing was a challenge for me,” said Hart. “After Seattle I was very frustrated and my wife Brittanie set me straight. She said if I wasn’t having fun I should just sell everything and do something else. I went into Sonoma looking for a reason to keep racing and I found it. We made some progress but what really opened my eyes was the Night Under Fire.”

The one-day event built around entertaining tens of thousands of fans with nitro cars, jet dragsters, factory stock cars and alcohol competitors spoke to Hart. As a former Top Alcohol Dragster driver seeing those competitors get the star treatment was impressive. Hart is racing a factory stock Dodge Challenger this season and watching some of his fellow door slammer competitors fire up the crowd was also special. Finally, racing his R+L Carriers Top Fuel dragster and spending time with R+L Carriers employees in a casual and fun environment re-energized the championship contending driver.

Josh Hart parades in front of the Norwalk grandstands at Night Under Fire, photo credit Krista Zivcic Photography

“The atmosphere and overall feeling at the Night Under Fire was so different than an NHRA national event,” said Hart, a multi-time Top Fuel national event winner. “I loved the pace of the show and the fans never left their seats. The Baders had everything timed perfectly. I had a blast and we got to make some passes to get ready for Brainerd. The biggest take away for me was I had fun driving. I am ready to get to Brainerd and finish out the regular season.”

Hart is comfortably in the Top Fuel Top Ten and could make a serious move up the point standings with success in Brainerd and then the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, with points and half. Last season Hart raced to the semifinals with strong runs on race day and in 2022 Hart started race day as the No. 2 qualifier. Racing in the land of 10,000 lakes is a unique experience for all the teams but Hart enjoys the rustic and passionate fans that turn out to Brainerd International Raceway.

The R+L Carriers Top Fuel team led by Josh Hart will be looking for more Brainerd success this weekend,
photo credit Krista Zivcic Photography

“There is a lot of history at Brainerd International Raceway and we have had some success here,” said Hart. “The track can be very quick and fast so we are looking to make the most of that on Friday and Saturday. We want to get a good qualifying spot and maybe catch a break with a bye run on Sunday. We have been getting out of the first round but we need to get deep into Sunday if we are going to move up in points.”

The R+L Carriers team has been steadily improving all season, but they have not put a complete race weekend together this year. Everyone on the team is focused on making sure the final eight races of the season continue that upward trajectory. Hart has continued to work on his skills in the cockpit and the crew chief combo of Ron Douglas and Jason McCulloch have been putting a solid race car underneath him.
“We have all the pieces and personnel to be a championship contending team,” said Hart. “This sport is very humbling and just because you are doing all the right things sometimes you just need a break. I am not looking for luck. We are working to take advantage of every opportunity this weekend and beyond.”

Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will have two qualifying runs on Friday, August 15 and then two more qualifying runs on August 16 at Brainerd International Raceway. The 16 Top Fuel dragsters with the quickest elapsed times after four rounds of qualifying will compete on race day on Sunday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m. CT. Fans can watch the race on FS1 and FOX. For tickets or more information on the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals visit nhra.com.

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2025) – Dominic Scelzi is facing competition versus national sprint car tours for the next month and a half beginning this week.

The next three weekends along the West Coast belong to Kubota High Limit Racing before the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series visits California.

“I’m excited to measure ourselves against the High Limit guys and World of Outlaws guys the next few weeks,” he said. “We’ve had an off year or two, but after the last Speedweek performance I feel we are closer than we have been in a while to being back where we need to be.”

Races this Friday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., and Saturday at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif., during the 49er Gold Rush Classic fill the weekend schedule.

Scelzi has a season-best result of seventh at Thunderbowl Raceway and second at Placerville Speedway – two tracks where he has multiple victories.

“This will be a great test for us as a team and driver to see where we currently are speed-wise,” he said. “I feel we will be able to race well and hopefully we can time in strong as that is crucial. These tracks are historically strong ones for us so my goal is to be in the top 10 in all of these races these next few weeks.”

Scelzi, who has taken the last two weeks off, is currently riding a hot streak with two wins and five podiums during his last six races.

SEASON STATS –

38 races, 3 wins, 17 top fives, 28 top 10s, 33 top 15s, 34 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Dominic Scelzi Eager for Thunderbowl and Placerville This Weekend With Kubota High Limit Racing 

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2025) – Dominic Scelzi is facing competition versus national sprint car tours for the next month and a half beginning this week.

The next three weekends along the West Coast belong to Kubota High Limit Racing before the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series visits California.

“I’m excited to measure ourselves against the High Limit guys and World of Outlaws guys the next few weeks,” he said. “We’ve had an off year or two, but after the last Speedweek performance I feel we are closer than we have been in a while to being back where we need to be.”

Races this Friday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., and Saturday at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif., during the 49er Gold Rush Classic fill the weekend schedule.

Scelzi has a season-best result of seventh at Thunderbowl Raceway and second at Placerville Speedway – two tracks where he has multiple victories.

“This will be a great test for us as a team and driver to see where we currently are speed-wise,” he said. “I feel we will be able to race well and hopefully we can time in strong as that is crucial. These tracks are historically strong ones for us so my goal is to be in the top 10 in all of these races these next few weeks.”

Scelzi, who has taken the last two weeks off, is currently riding a hot streak with two wins and five podiums during his last six races.

SEASON STATS –

38 races, 3 wins, 17 top fives, 28 top 10s, 33 top 15s, 34 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., and Saturday at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif., for the 49er Gold Rush Classic with Kubota High Limit Racing

It’s the final “Gopher State” weekend of the year for The Greatest Show on Dirt

OGILVIE, MN (August 12, 2025) – The confetti has been swept from Knoxville Raceway’s Victory Lane. The campgrounds have emptied. Dingus is back to serving only regulars. The Knoxville Nationals may be over, but the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season is far from done.

The coast-to-coast campaign continues this weekend with a trip to a pair of Minnesota dirt tracks. First up in the “Land of Ten Thousand Lakes” is Ogilive Raceway on Friday, Aug. 15. The fine facility, located an hour’s drive north of Minneapolis, first welcomed The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2023.

After wrapping up at Minnesota’s newest addition to the World of Outlaws, it’s off to the most visited “Gopher State” track in Series history. Jackson Motorplex is the destination on Saturday, Aug. 16. The country’s best Sprint Car drivers have made 34 trips to the 4/10 mile with the first coming in 1987.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Minnesota Doubleheader Takes World of Outlaws to Ogilvie, Jackson

It’s the final “Gopher State” weekend of the year for The Greatest Show on Dirt

OGILVIE, MN (August 12, 2025) – The confetti has been swept from Knoxville Raceway’s Victory Lane. The campgrounds have emptied. Dingus is back to serving only regulars. The Knoxville Nationals may be over, but the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season is far from done.

The coast-to-coast campaign continues this weekend with a trip to a pair of Minnesota dirt tracks. First up in the “Land of Ten Thousand Lakes” is Ogilive Raceway on Friday, Aug. 15. The fine facility, located an hour’s drive north of Minneapolis, first welcomed The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2023.

After wrapping up at Minnesota’s newest addition to the World of Outlaws, it’s off to the most visited “Gopher State” track in Series history. Jackson Motorplex is the destination on Saturday, Aug. 16. The country’s best Sprint Car drivers have made 34 trips to the 4/10 mile with the first coming in 1987.

The second half of the season is well underway, and World of Outlaws World Finals will be here before you know it. The next stop along #AllDirtRoads is a weekend in Minnesota.

Aug 12, 2025 | Featured, Special Announcements

Rookie Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) driver McKenna Bold kicked off a new partnership in winning fashion at Norwalk’s Night Under Fire, debuting Diezel Excavating as her title sponsor. Behind the wheel of her Randy Meyer Racing-tuned A/Fuel dragster, Bold powered through a competitive field to take the win, her second victory of the season, and cemented Diezel Excavating as a key part of her championship chase.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Diezel Excavating is owned and operated by Kalim Menzel. The company specializes in professional excavation services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, offering expertise in site preparation, trenching, grading, demolition, and more. With a reputation for quality work, dependable service, and a commitment to the community, Diezel Excavating has become a trusted name in Central Alberta.

“We chose to partner with McKenna because of the passion, professionalism, and drive she brings to the sport,” said Menzel. “In particular, my conversations with McKenna highlighted her deep commitment to growing as a TAD driver, and that level of dedication truly stood out to us.”

The Norwalk regional event marked the first race with Diezel Excavating’s branding prominently featured on Bold’s purple dragster. The debut could not have gone better, as the pairing of new sponsor and rising driver resulted in a trip to the winner’s circle.

“We’re excited to be involved with a top-tier, winning organization like Randy Meyer Racing,” Menzel continued. “The team operates at a high level, runs a beautiful and competitive car, and demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting their partners through meaningful sponsorship exposure. It’s a privilege to be part of that.”

Bold, who is making waves in her first full season of NHRA TAD competition, was thrilled to start the relationship with a win and is looking forward to flying the Diezel Excavating colors for the remainder of the 2025 season.

“I’m so grateful to have Diezel Excavating join us for my rookie year,” said Bold. “Winning together right out of the gate makes this even more special. I can’t thank Kalim and his team enough for believing in me and what we’re building here at Randy Meyer Racing. We’re going to work hard to keep this momentum going.”

Looking ahead, Diezel Excavating will remain Bold’s title sponsor for the rest of her rookie season, as she continues to chase rookie honors and add more wins to her résumé.

McKenna Bold Welcomes New Title Sponsor Diezel Excavating with Victory at Norwalk Regional

Aug 12, 2025 | Featured, Special Announcements

Rookie Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) driver McKenna Bold kicked off a new partnership in winning fashion at Norwalk’s Night Under Fire, debuting Diezel Excavating as her title sponsor. Behind the wheel of her Randy Meyer Racing-tuned A/Fuel dragster, Bold powered through a competitive field to take the win, her second victory of the season, and cemented Diezel Excavating as a key part of her championship chase.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Diezel Excavating is owned and operated by Kalim Menzel. The company specializes in professional excavation services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, offering expertise in site preparation, trenching, grading, demolition, and more. With a reputation for quality work, dependable service, and a commitment to the community, Diezel Excavating has become a trusted name in Central Alberta.

“We chose to partner with McKenna because of the passion, professionalism, and drive she brings to the sport,” said Menzel. “In particular, my conversations with McKenna highlighted her deep commitment to growing as a TAD driver, and that level of dedication truly stood out to us.”

The Norwalk regional event marked the first race with Diezel Excavating’s branding prominently featured on Bold’s purple dragster. The debut could not have gone better, as the pairing of new sponsor and rising driver resulted in a trip to the winner’s circle.

“We’re excited to be involved with a top-tier, winning organization like Randy Meyer Racing,” Menzel continued. “The team operates at a high level, runs a beautiful and competitive car, and demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting their partners through meaningful sponsorship exposure. It’s a privilege to be part of that.”

Bold, who is making waves in her first full season of NHRA TAD competition, was thrilled to start the relationship with a win and is looking forward to flying the Diezel Excavating colors for the remainder of the 2025 season.

“I’m so grateful to have Diezel Excavating join us for my rookie year,” said Bold. “Winning together right out of the gate makes this even more special. I can’t thank Kalim and his team enough for believing in me and what we’re building here at Randy Meyer Racing. We’re going to work hard to keep this momentum going.”

Looking ahead, Diezel Excavating will remain Bold’s title sponsor for the rest of her rookie season, as she continues to chase rookie honors and add more wins to her résumé.

“We’re looking forward to seeing our support help a talented hometown racer pursue her dreams and to watching a world-class team chase another championship,” Menzel added. “Being even a small part of that journey is something we’re truly proud of.”

JONESTOWN, PA – August 7, 2025 – Kyle Jones walked into Jonestown, PA Thursday night and claimed it as his own.

In the debut visit to Linda’s Speedway for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, the Kennedale, TX driver drove the Engler Machine and Tool No. 7X around the cushion to his first career national Midget win on Thursday night.

“It was a big relief,” Jones said. “I knew we could do it, I knew we could do it with a bunch of other teams that I’ve raced with. We were good enough then, we were good enough now, and it’s having everything go together the right way. It was just what put us in position was a good Qualifying, the Heat Race, then starting on pole helped us so much. 

“The emotions, man, there’s so many good people that put me in position to be at this spot of my life in my career, and I can’t thank them enough. My family, the sacrifices, my girlfriend, and my son are back home, and she allows me to go out and do what I love. I lost my composure a little bit, but it’s been a long time coming, and I hope (the wins) start rolling after this.”

After winning the night’s High-Point honors, Jones drew the Pole Position for the $4,000-to-win Feature. However, at the initial green flag, Michael Faccinto set the early pace after getting the jump on Jones from the outside line into Turn 1.

While Faccinto set the pace, Jones and Faccinto’s Trifecta Motorsports teammate Kameron Key followed in tow.

Behind Key, Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) teammates Jacob Denney and Cannon McIntosh pushed the issue in the podium fight. When Key lost ground after sliding up from the bottom, Denney capitalized on the opportunity and drove around Key on the bottom of Lap 6.

As Jones found his momentum on the top side of the 0.25-mile track, he began to challenge the No. 5U side-by-side for the lead as the halfway signal was shown to the field.

The two drivers stayed beside each other through five laps until Jones was clear with the point with nine laps to go in the Feature.

After losing the lead, Faccinto lost his momentum on the bottom as Denney and McIntosh followed Jones’ line to take second and third place, respectively.

While Denney kept a 0.2-second gap over Jones in the final laps of the race, he lost ground on the Texan as he piloted the Spike Chassis to the biggest Midget win of his career in the Keystone State.

“We were just riding there through the first 10 laps,” Jones said. “I knew the bottom was going to be really good with how good the track was early. And, with them rolling in the top, I knew it might develop late, and it did, so I started looking at it, and I had options. Michael got stuck being the leader, so he stuck to where he’s fast, and he didn’t know where it was developing.

“I was able to move around, and it helped me a lot because the cushion started developing really nice. So, I was able to make big, wide turns, it stuck really well, and just kept carrying that momentum because it’s so small, but it races big. I can’t even remember where I got it because I was so stoked at what happened.”

Denney finished the night in second place to take the Appalachian Midget Week points lead at the halfway mark of the $5,000-to-win trek through Pennsylvania.

“I think we had a good piece and a good run again,” Denney said. “I was trying to figure out what I could do differently to try and make a run on Kyle, but he was really good ripping the top all the way around, so I knew I was really good down the bottom compared to everyone else. I tried sticking to my guns to see if I had something for him, but at the end the top was too much to keep up with him.”

McIntosh finished the night in third place after starting in seventh place for his 10th podium of the 2025 Series season – his second consecutive podium of the week.

“Tonight, as much as I want to be frustrated, I feel like we dug ourselves out of a hole,” McIntosh said. “We didn’t qualify well, didn’t get a great start in the Heat Race, and fell back. So we had to work for it tonight to get by those guys. Beau got the car much better there in the Feature than what we started on, and it’s just a great effort from those guys.” 

Recap Notes:

Smith Titanium Quick Time Award: Jacob Denney

Toyota Heat 1 Winner: Kameron Key

CASM Safety Products Heat 2 Winner: Michael Faccinto

High-Point Driver: Kyle Jones

Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger Award: Gavin Miller (+5)

Honest Abe Roofing 16th Place Finisher: Ryan Roulette

Up Next: The penultimate race of the 2025 Appalachian Midget Week takes the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota to Spring Run, PA’s Path Valley Speedway for a Friday night battle on Aug. 8.

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online or by downloading the DIRTVision App.

Kyle Jones Takes Emotional First Career National Midget Win at Linda’s Speedway

JONESTOWN, PA – August 7, 2025 – Kyle Jones walked into Jonestown, PA Thursday night and claimed it as his own.

In the debut visit to Linda’s Speedway for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, the Kennedale, TX driver drove the Engler Machine and Tool No. 7X around the cushion to his first career national Midget win on Thursday night.

“It was a big relief,” Jones said. “I knew we could do it, I knew we could do it with a bunch of other teams that I’ve raced with. We were good enough then, we were good enough now, and it’s having everything go together the right way. It was just what put us in position was a good Qualifying, the Heat Race, then starting on pole helped us so much. 

“The emotions, man, there’s so many good people that put me in position to be at this spot of my life in my career, and I can’t thank them enough. My family, the sacrifices, my girlfriend, and my son are back home, and she allows me to go out and do what I love. I lost my composure a little bit, but it’s been a long time coming, and I hope (the wins) start rolling after this.”

After winning the night’s High-Point honors, Jones drew the Pole Position for the $4,000-to-win Feature. However, at the initial green flag, Michael Faccinto set the early pace after getting the jump on Jones from the outside line into Turn 1.

While Faccinto set the pace, Jones and Faccinto’s Trifecta Motorsports teammate Kameron Key followed in tow.

Behind Key, Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) teammates Jacob Denney and Cannon McIntosh pushed the issue in the podium fight. When Key lost ground after sliding up from the bottom, Denney capitalized on the opportunity and drove around Key on the bottom of Lap 6.

As Jones found his momentum on the top side of the 0.25-mile track, he began to challenge the No. 5U side-by-side for the lead as the halfway signal was shown to the field.

The two drivers stayed beside each other through five laps until Jones was clear with the point with nine laps to go in the Feature.

After losing the lead, Faccinto lost his momentum on the bottom as Denney and McIntosh followed Jones’ line to take second and third place, respectively.

While Denney kept a 0.2-second gap over Jones in the final laps of the race, he lost ground on the Texan as he piloted the Spike Chassis to the biggest Midget win of his career in the Keystone State.

“We were just riding there through the first 10 laps,” Jones said. “I knew the bottom was going to be really good with how good the track was early. And, with them rolling in the top, I knew it might develop late, and it did, so I started looking at it, and I had options. Michael got stuck being the leader, so he stuck to where he’s fast, and he didn’t know where it was developing.

“I was able to move around, and it helped me a lot because the cushion started developing really nice. So, I was able to make big, wide turns, it stuck really well, and just kept carrying that momentum because it’s so small, but it races big. I can’t even remember where I got it because I was so stoked at what happened.”

Denney finished the night in second place to take the Appalachian Midget Week points lead at the halfway mark of the $5,000-to-win trek through Pennsylvania.

“I think we had a good piece and a good run again,” Denney said. “I was trying to figure out what I could do differently to try and make a run on Kyle, but he was really good ripping the top all the way around, so I knew I was really good down the bottom compared to everyone else. I tried sticking to my guns to see if I had something for him, but at the end the top was too much to keep up with him.”

McIntosh finished the night in third place after starting in seventh place for his 10th podium of the 2025 Series season – his second consecutive podium of the week.

“Tonight, as much as I want to be frustrated, I feel like we dug ourselves out of a hole,” McIntosh said. “We didn’t qualify well, didn’t get a great start in the Heat Race, and fell back. So we had to work for it tonight to get by those guys. Beau got the car much better there in the Feature than what we started on, and it’s just a great effort from those guys.” 

Recap Notes:

Smith Titanium Quick Time Award: Jacob Denney

Toyota Heat 1 Winner: Kameron Key

CASM Safety Products Heat 2 Winner: Michael Faccinto

High-Point Driver: Kyle Jones

Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger Award: Gavin Miller (+5)

Honest Abe Roofing 16th Place Finisher: Ryan Roulette

Up Next: The penultimate race of the 2025 Appalachian Midget Week takes the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota to Spring Run, PA’s Path Valley Speedway for a Friday night battle on Aug. 8.

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online or by downloading the DIRTVision App.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7X-Kyle Jones[1]; 2. 67-Jacob Denney[3]; 3. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[7]; 4. 5U-Michael Faccinto[2]; 5. 97-Gavin Miller[10]; 6. 9U-Kameron Key[4]; 7. 72-Alex Karpowicz[12]; 8. 98K-Brandon Carr[8]; 9. 94-Hayden Wise[11]; 10. 40-Chase McDermand[5]; 11. 67K-Colton Robinson[9]; 12. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[13]; 13. 55-Trevor Cline[15]; 14. X-Daniel Bennett[14]; 15. 29-Jason Bennett[16]; 16. 25B-Ryan Roulette[18]; 17. 7U-Kale Drake[6]; 18. 7G-Jimmy Glenn[17]

The 2019 Knoxville Nationals winner continues to embrace his new “black hat” persona

KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 8, 2025) — David Gravel has faced tough situations at the Knoxville Nationals before. For the second time in three years, the defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion finds himself in another one heading into FVP “Hard Knox” Night at Knoxville Raceway.

The Watertown, CT-native is on the entry list for Friday’s preliminary event, needing a top-four finish in the Feature to earn himself a spot in the 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on Saturday. Should he fail to reach the top four by the checkered flag, he’ll be forced to run through the lower mains Saturday afternoon to try for one of the final remaining spots.

His circumstance comes in the wake of an incident on the opening lap of Wednesday’s first Heat Race, when he and Hunter Schuerenberg came together going into Turn 1, sending Gravel’s car into the outside wall and tumbling over before coming to rest.

“After watching the video, I don’t think anything was done intentionally, like why would anyone do anything intentional,” Gravel said. “But I think, in my opinion, Hunter overdrove the corner and got in dirty air, and his car went straight.

“But I just don’t know where he was going. I was there the whole time, I was in front of him, I know he saw me.”

Gravel climbed from the heavily damaged Big Game Motorsports No. 2 uninjured and met DIRTVision reporter Conner Wade for a brief discussion of the incident from his point of view. His words were predominantly met with a shower of loud boos and jeers from the thousands in attendance, as well as an onslaught of online discussion between fans on social media.

Recently, Gravel has been one of the most talked-about topics in Sprint Car racing and has thus seen an uptick in his mentions on social media, largely stemming from past on-track incidents and online interactions with three-time and defending Knoxville Nationals champion Kyle Larson.

“It’s all good. We’ve won a lot of races over the years and have been stinking up the Outlaws a little bit, and I don’t think people like that,” Gravel said. “There’s things that have been going on behind the scenes, and we’re not gonna let people push us around, we’re gonna stand our ground. You can either choose to like me, or you don’t, and we’ll race it out on the track.”

The loud boos from the crowd may persist, but they have hardly broken the spirits of the 2019 Knoxville Nationals winner. Fellow World of Outlaws champions Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz can recall enduring similar treatment at the heights of their winning ways, getting booed by crowds at tracks across the country as they dominated the circuit and cashed the biggest checks in dirt track racing history.

While Gravel has yet to match the two titans’ accolades and immortal status in Sprint Car racing, he acknowledged that it may be something he encounters more of on his journey upward.

“I haven’t done it long enough to dominate these series like Steve and Donny have, but I remember Donny getting booed a lot,” Gravel said. “Every Kings Royal or Knoxville Nationals, he’d have more boos than cheers, and he’s the cleanest racecar driver out there. So, for him to get booed, it just shows that there’s a lot of jealousy.”

In the minutes following the Gravel and Schuerenberg incident, the Big Game Motorsports crew began working furiously to make repairs and ready the car to try and make a run through Wednesday’s lower mains. However, Gravel came up four spots short of a transfer spot into the Feature and was forced to watch from the pits as his competition got a head start on locking into Saturday’s $195,000-to-win main event.

“It was a bummer,” Gravel said. “We were in such good position after getting a terrible pill draw to go fourth quick. All I had to do was finish that Heat Race, not even transfer through the Heat, and we’d have been locked in the A-Main. It’s very frustrating, the guys work hard to give you a capable race car. You do everything right, and then it gets taken away from you. It definitely stings.”

Now, his attention turns to the most difficult preliminary night known to the racetrack — “Hard Knox” Night. Sixteen drivers have been locked into Saturday’s main event, while another 10 have been seeded by points totals into the first five rows of the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown. That means all other drivers will take to the track on Friday — approximately 30 more than the Wednesday/Thursday preliminary fields — vying for a top-four finish in the main event.

“You kinda eliminate at least 20 of the top contenders in the race, and then you’ll still have some really good guys in the Hard Knox night,” Gravel said. “We believe in what we can do. It’s a fresh slate. We’ll be able to qualify, and this invert is a lot smaller in the Heat Races on Hard Knox night.”

It’s a big field and a big challenge, but not one that Gravel hasn’t seen and had success in conquering before. During the 2023 Knoxville Nationals, he navigated a near identical situation on his preliminary night, crashing on the opening lap of his Heat, winning the C-Main and making a charge through the Last Chance Showdown field before falling short by a handful of spots.

Come “Hard Knox” Night, Gravel started seventh in the Feature and finished second, setting him up for an epic 22nd-to-second charge in the main event on Saturday and his second-consecutive Knoxville Nationals runner-up finish.

“It’s definitely a hard thing to do. It used to be easy, and then the last three years or whatever have been hard,” Gravel said. “It seems like the prelim nights always went my way. Got through my Heat Race and had a good Feature race, and it always turned out in good shape. But here lately, I’ve wrecked twice in a Heat Race. Last year, I had to come from the B-Main on the prelim night and on Saturday. Definitely been a lot more hard work here the last three years.”

Watch Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports team take on FVP “Hard Knox” Night at Knoxville Raceway tonight — Friday, Aug. 8. Tickets are on sale in advance at the link below and will also be sold at the track.

David Gravel Ready for Another ‘Hard Knox’ Fight

The 2019 Knoxville Nationals winner continues to embrace his new “black hat” persona

KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 8, 2025) — David Gravel has faced tough situations at the Knoxville Nationals before. For the second time in three years, the defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion finds himself in another one heading into FVP “Hard Knox” Night at Knoxville Raceway.

The Watertown, CT-native is on the entry list for Friday’s preliminary event, needing a top-four finish in the Feature to earn himself a spot in the 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on Saturday. Should he fail to reach the top four by the checkered flag, he’ll be forced to run through the lower mains Saturday afternoon to try for one of the final remaining spots.

His circumstance comes in the wake of an incident on the opening lap of Wednesday’s first Heat Race, when he and Hunter Schuerenberg came together going into Turn 1, sending Gravel’s car into the outside wall and tumbling over before coming to rest.

“After watching the video, I don’t think anything was done intentionally, like why would anyone do anything intentional,” Gravel said. “But I think, in my opinion, Hunter overdrove the corner and got in dirty air, and his car went straight.

“But I just don’t know where he was going. I was there the whole time, I was in front of him, I know he saw me.”

Gravel climbed from the heavily damaged Big Game Motorsports No. 2 uninjured and met DIRTVision reporter Conner Wade for a brief discussion of the incident from his point of view. His words were predominantly met with a shower of loud boos and jeers from the thousands in attendance, as well as an onslaught of online discussion between fans on social media.

Recently, Gravel has been one of the most talked-about topics in Sprint Car racing and has thus seen an uptick in his mentions on social media, largely stemming from past on-track incidents and online interactions with three-time and defending Knoxville Nationals champion Kyle Larson.

“It’s all good. We’ve won a lot of races over the years and have been stinking up the Outlaws a little bit, and I don’t think people like that,” Gravel said. “There’s things that have been going on behind the scenes, and we’re not gonna let people push us around, we’re gonna stand our ground. You can either choose to like me, or you don’t, and we’ll race it out on the track.”

The loud boos from the crowd may persist, but they have hardly broken the spirits of the 2019 Knoxville Nationals winner. Fellow World of Outlaws champions Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz can recall enduring similar treatment at the heights of their winning ways, getting booed by crowds at tracks across the country as they dominated the circuit and cashed the biggest checks in dirt track racing history.

While Gravel has yet to match the two titans’ accolades and immortal status in Sprint Car racing, he acknowledged that it may be something he encounters more of on his journey upward.

“I haven’t done it long enough to dominate these series like Steve and Donny have, but I remember Donny getting booed a lot,” Gravel said. “Every Kings Royal or Knoxville Nationals, he’d have more boos than cheers, and he’s the cleanest racecar driver out there. So, for him to get booed, it just shows that there’s a lot of jealousy.”

In the minutes following the Gravel and Schuerenberg incident, the Big Game Motorsports crew began working furiously to make repairs and ready the car to try and make a run through Wednesday’s lower mains. However, Gravel came up four spots short of a transfer spot into the Feature and was forced to watch from the pits as his competition got a head start on locking into Saturday’s $195,000-to-win main event.

“It was a bummer,” Gravel said. “We were in such good position after getting a terrible pill draw to go fourth quick. All I had to do was finish that Heat Race, not even transfer through the Heat, and we’d have been locked in the A-Main. It’s very frustrating, the guys work hard to give you a capable race car. You do everything right, and then it gets taken away from you. It definitely stings.”

Now, his attention turns to the most difficult preliminary night known to the racetrack — “Hard Knox” Night. Sixteen drivers have been locked into Saturday’s main event, while another 10 have been seeded by points totals into the first five rows of the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown. That means all other drivers will take to the track on Friday — approximately 30 more than the Wednesday/Thursday preliminary fields — vying for a top-four finish in the main event.

“You kinda eliminate at least 20 of the top contenders in the race, and then you’ll still have some really good guys in the Hard Knox night,” Gravel said. “We believe in what we can do. It’s a fresh slate. We’ll be able to qualify, and this invert is a lot smaller in the Heat Races on Hard Knox night.”

It’s a big field and a big challenge, but not one that Gravel hasn’t seen and had success in conquering before. During the 2023 Knoxville Nationals, he navigated a near identical situation on his preliminary night, crashing on the opening lap of his Heat, winning the C-Main and making a charge through the Last Chance Showdown field before falling short by a handful of spots.

Come “Hard Knox” Night, Gravel started seventh in the Feature and finished second, setting him up for an epic 22nd-to-second charge in the main event on Saturday and his second-consecutive Knoxville Nationals runner-up finish.

“It’s definitely a hard thing to do. It used to be easy, and then the last three years or whatever have been hard,” Gravel said. “It seems like the prelim nights always went my way. Got through my Heat Race and had a good Feature race, and it always turned out in good shape. But here lately, I’ve wrecked twice in a Heat Race. Last year, I had to come from the B-Main on the prelim night and on Saturday. Definitely been a lot more hard work here the last three years.”

Watch Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports team take on FVP “Hard Knox” Night at Knoxville Raceway tonight — Friday, Aug. 8. Tickets are on sale in advance at the link below and will also be sold at the track.

If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

WALTON, KENTUCKY (August 7, 2025) – Garrett Alberson and Daulton Wilson both started from the third position and went on to win their 25-lap main events on Thursday night at Florence Speedway, kicking off the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil weekend. In the $6,000-to-win opener, Alberson passed race leader Devin Moran on the 21st lap after Moran had led the first 20 laps of the race. Mike Marlar, who finished third and rounded out the Big River Steel Podium, ran in second until Alberson got by him on lap 14. Cory Hedgecock finished fourth, with Hudson O’Neal rounding out the top five drivers. In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second time in 2025 and for the third time in his career, the Las Cruces, New Mexico native won a hard-fought battle with Moran and Marlar for the win. “I was a little scared after the early incident in turn one. I didn’t know if the whole left front was knocked out or not. I wonder if that kind of got me all riled up, and I just thought, I’m going to go for it. Devin was building a lot of speed up high, but he started kind of falling into the exit a little, and I could just run right through the crumbs and make up a lot of time.” Moran, who was looking for his 7th series win of the season, came home in second after leading the first 20 laps of the race. Moran was coming off a $20,000 victory at Florence in June. “Our car was really good, and then Garrett got by me. We had a great race among the top three. The track was really good tonight; you could run anywhere on it. We’ll just work on it some more for tomorrow night and see if we can close the deal and take one spot better.” Moran finished 1.200 seconds behind Alberson at the finish. Marlar was in the thick of things the whole race, finishing a close third. “We had a good car all night. I could run with Devin through the middle and bottom, and then Garrett got in there. We had a really good race for the lead. It’s a great start to the weekend for us.”” The winner’s Roberts Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Low Voltage Solutions, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bilstein Shocks, Titan Racing Products, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Bill’s Sport Shop, Done Right TV, Dickie’s Doghouse, Cheap Cars, Fertilizer Equipment Specialist, Roemer Machine, Denago Powersports, and Mitchell Ranch.  Completing the top ten were Jimmy Owens, Max Blair, Donald McIntosh, Carson Ferguson, and Tripp Gerrald.

Alberson and Wilson Earn Thursday Night Prelim Wins at Florence

WALTON, KENTUCKY (August 7, 2025) – Garrett Alberson and Daulton Wilson both started from the third position and went on to win their 25-lap main events on Thursday night at Florence Speedway, kicking off the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil weekend. In the $6,000-to-win opener, Alberson passed race leader Devin Moran on the 21st lap after Moran had led the first 20 laps of the race. Mike Marlar, who finished third and rounded out the Big River Steel Podium, ran in second until Alberson got by him on lap 14. Cory Hedgecock finished fourth, with Hudson O’Neal rounding out the top five drivers. In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second time in 2025 and for the third time in his career, the Las Cruces, New Mexico native won a hard-fought battle with Moran and Marlar for the win. “I was a little scared after the early incident in turn one. I didn’t know if the whole left front was knocked out or not. I wonder if that kind of got me all riled up, and I just thought, I’m going to go for it. Devin was building a lot of speed up high, but he started kind of falling into the exit a little, and I could just run right through the crumbs and make up a lot of time.” Moran, who was looking for his 7th series win of the season, came home in second after leading the first 20 laps of the race. Moran was coming off a $20,000 victory at Florence in June. “Our car was really good, and then Garrett got by me. We had a great race among the top three. The track was really good tonight; you could run anywhere on it. We’ll just work on it some more for tomorrow night and see if we can close the deal and take one spot better.” Moran finished 1.200 seconds behind Alberson at the finish. Marlar was in the thick of things the whole race, finishing a close third. “We had a good car all night. I could run with Devin through the middle and bottom, and then Garrett got in there. We had a really good race for the lead. It’s a great start to the weekend for us.”” The winner’s Roberts Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Low Voltage Solutions, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bilstein Shocks, Titan Racing Products, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Bill’s Sport Shop, Done Right TV, Dickie’s Doghouse, Cheap Cars, Fertilizer Equipment Specialist, Roemer Machine, Denago Powersports, and Mitchell Ranch.  Completing the top ten were Jimmy Owens, Max Blair, Donald McIntosh, Carson Ferguson, and Tripp Gerrald.

In the nightcap, Wilson had to outrun the top three-ranked drivers in the nation to earn his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. He led the final 23 laps after getting by Jonathan Davenport early in a lead-swapping battle. Brandon Overton made a late-race charge after a caution flag with two laps to go to take the runner-up spot, with three-time and defending North/South 100 winner Bobby Pierce rounding out the Big River Steel Podium in third. Brandon Sheppard finished fourth, and Ricky Thornton Jr. completed the top drivers. Wilson is in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the first time since winning the final East Bay Winternationals race in February of 2024. “Man, you know we haven’t been bad, nothing’s gone our way. My awesome car owner said, man, it’s time to come home and take a break, go see your family, just re-group, and that’s what we did. We all went home, took a minute to clear our heads, then we came back, focused, and went to work. We had a really good car last week and a really good car tonight. I thought I had given it away down there on that cushion, but then I thought I was either going to win or wreck.”Overton, who came out of nowhere before the only caution of the race with 23 laps scored, dived to the inside of the track in the final two laps, coming up just 0.212 seconds short at the finish line. “When we fired off, I didn’t feel great, but I just calmed down and did what I always do—slow down and drive this thing. I just sat there, ran around, and got into a good rhythm where I could hit the bottom and then squirt up through there. When the caution came out, I didn’t think I was that close; I thought JD was leading and was gone. I didn’t know Daulton was leading, but congratulations to Daulton. It’s a good start to the weekend for us.” Pierce, who is attempting to become the first driver in the 43-year history of the race to win three consecutive North/South 100s on Saturday night, ran as high as second, briefly took the lead from Wilson, but officially never led a lap as he finished in third. “I don’t know; I didn’t need the caution because we probably would have finished second. Congrats to Daulton on the win, so we were third tonight. We’ll try to get a better race car tomorrow night. I need to get the thing in the ground a little bit; I am just kind of wheel-spinning.”  The winner’s JRR Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing and sponsored by Grant Lee Farms, MGL Auto Sales, The Auto Outlet, Innovative Community Solutions, Keltner Contracting, JRR Motor Sales, B&L Construction, Cheap Chevrolet, VP Fuels, and New Point Lighting and Design.  Completing the top ten were Zack Dohm, Justin Rattliff, Chris Ferguson, Josh Rice, and Dustin Nobbe. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 43rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil | Night 1Thursday, August 7, 2025Florence Speedway – Union, KY Entrants: 51Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Jonathan Davenport | 15.717 seconds Allstar Performance Time TrialsFast Time Group A: Devin Moran | 15.707 secondsFast Time Group B: Jonathan Davenport | 15.495 seconds (Overall) Group A Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 99-Devin Moran[1]; 2. 111-Max Blair[5]; 3. 23V-Cory Hedgecock[2]; 4. 12M-Ryan Montgomery[4]; 5. 20-Jimmy Owens[6]; 6. 4-Tripp Gerrald[3]; 7. 1G-Devin Gilpin[7]; 8. 15R-Brad Rickels[8]; 9. 96-Josh Vinyard[9] Group A Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 157-Mike Marlar[1]; 2. 12-Jason Jameson[4]; 3. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[2]; 4. 40B-Kyle Bronson[5]; 5. 93L-Cory Lawler[6]; 6. 93-Carson Ferguson[3]; 7. 317-Blake Creech[7]; 8. 99J-Donnie Jeschke[8]; 9. 15W-Roger Williams[9] Group A Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 2. 79-Donald McIntosh[4]; 3. 71-Hudson O’Neal[3]; 4. 6M-Michael Chilton[5]; 5. 9-Nick Hoffman[2]; 6. 32-Chad Stapleton[6]; 7. C6-Calvin Carlton[8]; 8. 49G-Billy Green[7] Group B Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[2]; 3. 16J-Justin Rattliff[4]; 4. 60-Dan Ebert[3]; 5. 5N-Dustin Nobbe[7]; 6. 11-Adam Stricker[5]; 7. 6-Clay Harris[6]; 8. 81-Conner Mertens[9]; 9. 90-Michael LeFevers[8] Group B Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 17D-Zack Dohm[2]; 2. 32P-Bobby Pierce[1]; 3. 22F-Chris Ferguson[4]; 4. 10-Joseph Joiner[3]; 5. 1Z-Logan Zarin[5]; 6. 09-Michael Leach[6]; 7. 33AJ-Austin Lay[7]; 8. 18-Trevor Landrum[8] Group B Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 18D-Daulton Wilson[1]; 2. 76-Brandon Overton[3]; 3. 1-Brandon Sheppard[2]; 4. 8K-Kyle Strickler[4]; 5. D48-Derek Groomer[6]; 6. 22B-Brandon Hardgrove[8]; 7. 3:16-Mike Bargo[7]; 8. 11R-Josh Rice[5] Group A | Night 1 Feature Finish (25 Laps): Pos – Start – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Pay1 – 3 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – $6,0002 – 1 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – $3,0003 – 2 – 157 – Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – $2,0004 – 7 – 23V – Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – $1,2505 – 9 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – $1,0006 – 13 – 20 – Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – $9007 – 4 – 111 – Max Blair – Centerville, PA – $8508 – 6 – 79 – Donald McIntosh – Dawsonville, GA – $8009 – 17 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – $75010 – 16 – 4 – Tripp Gerrald – Versailles, KY – $70011 – 15 – 9 – Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – $65012 – 5 – 12 – Jason Jameson – Lawrenceburg, IN – $60013 – 12 – 6M – Michael Chilton – Salvisa, KY – $55014 – 20 – 317 – Blake Creech – Richmond, IN – $50015 – 10 – 12M – Ryan Montgomery – Fairmont, WV – $50016 – 14 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover, PA – $50017 – 18 – 32 – Chad Stapleton – Edinburgh, IN – $50018 – 22 – 15R – Brad Rickels – Verona, KY – $50019 – 25 – 96 – Josh Vinyard – Danville, KY – $50020 – 11 – 40B – Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – $50021 – 23 – 99J – Donnie Jeschke – Dayton, OH – $50022 – 26 – 15W – Roger Williams – Florenc, KY – $50023 – 8 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – $50024 – 19 – 1G – Devin Gilpin – Columbus, IN – $50025 – 21 – C6 – Calvin Carlton – Lawrenceburg, KY – $50026 – 24 – 49G – Billy Green – Walton, KY – $500 Group A Race Statistics  Victory Fuel Pole Sitter: Devin MoranMD3 Lap Leaders: Devin Moran (1-20) Garrett Alberson (21-25)Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Devin MoranWieland Feature Winner: Garrett AlbersonMargin of Victory: 1.200 seconds Coltman Farms Racing Cautions: n/aSeries Provisionals: n/aFast Time Provisional: n/aEmergency Provisional: n/aTrack Provisional: n/aBig River Steel Podium Top 3: Garrett Alberson, Devin Moran, Mike MarlarPenske Shocks Top 5: Garrett Alberson, Devin Moran, Mike Marlar, Cory Hedgecock, Hudson O’NealPEM 4th Place Feature: Cory HedgecockDMI Rearends 5th Place Feature: Hudson O’NealWilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Max BlairWehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Nick HoffmanDeatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Michael ChiltonMD3 24th Place Feature: Devin GilpinHoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Carson Ferguson (Advanced 8 Positions)MD3 Most Laps Led: Devin Moran (20 Laps)Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Garrett AlbersonMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: n/aO’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: n/a Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Mike Marlar | Lap 1 | 17.618 secondsSlicker Graphics Slickest Move of the Race: Garrett AlbersonFresh Roof Hard Luck Award: Donald McIntoshOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Zach HustonARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing EnginesMiller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn ChassisTime of Race: 7 minutes 11 seconds Group B | Night 1 Feature Finish (25 Laps): Pos – Start – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Pay1 – 3 – 18D – Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville, NC – $6,0002 – 6 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – $3,0003 – 5 – 32P – Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – $2,0004 – 9 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – $1,2505 – 4 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – $1,0006 – 2 – 17D – Zack Dohm – Cross Lanes, WV – $9007 – 7 – 16J – Justin Rattliff – Campbellsville, KY – $8508 – 8 – 22F – Chris Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – $8009 – 24 – 11R – Josh Rice – Crittenden, KY – $75010 – 13 – 5N – Dustin Nobbe – Batesville, IN – $70011 – 14 – 1Z – Logan Zarin – Hookstown, PA – $65012 – 11 – 10 – Joseph Joiner – Milton, FL – $60013 – 12 – 8K – Kyle Strickler – Mooresville, NC – $55014 – 15 – D48 – Derek Groomer – Bloomington, IN – $50015 – 17 – 09 – Michael Leach – Sun River, MT – $50016 – 18 – 22B – Brandon Hardgrove – Burnside, KY – $50017 – 23 – 18 – Trevor Landrum – Florence, KY – $50018 – 21 – 3:16 – Mike Bargo – Corbin, KY – $50019 – 20 – 33AJ – Austin Lay – Florence, KY – $50020 – 22 – 81 – Conner Mertens – Charlestown, IN – $50021 – 10 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – $50022 – 19 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – $50023 – 16 – 11 – Adam Stricker – Batavia, OH – $50024 – 1 – 49 – Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – $50025 – 25 – 90 – Michael LeFevers – Cincinnati, OH – $500 Group B Race Statistics  Victory Fuel Pole Sitter: Jonathan DavenportMD3 Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (1); Daulton Wilson (2-3); Jonathan Davenport (4); Daulton Wilson (5-25)Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Daulton WilsonWieland Feature Winner: Daulton WilsonMargin of Victory: 0.212 secondsColtman Farms Racing Cautions: Dan Ebert (Lap 23)Series Provisionals: n/aFast Time Provisional: n/aEmergency Provisional: n/aTrack Provisional: n/aBig River Steel Podium Top 3: Daulton Wilson, Brandon Overton, Bobby PiercePenske Shocks Top 5: Daulton Wilson, Brandon Overton, Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Ricky Thonrton Jr.PEM 4th Place Feature: Brandon SheppardDMI Rearends 5th Place Feature: Ricky Thornton Jr.Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Justin RattliffWehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Logan ZarinDeatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Kyle StricklerMD3 24th Place Feature: Jonathan DavenportHoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Josh Rice (Advanced 15 Positions)MD3 Most Laps Led: Daulton Wilson (24 Laps)Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon SheppardMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: n/aO’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: n/a Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Daulton Wilson | Lap 2 | 16.484 secondsSlicker Graphics Slickest Move of the Race: Brandon OvertonFresh Roof Hard Luck Award: Jonathan DavenportOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Dean BowenARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing EnginesMiller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn ChassisTime of Race: 11 minutes 18 seconds Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil Point StandingsPos – Car # – Driver – Points1 – 18D – Wilson, Daulton – 2502 – 58 – Alberson, Garrett – 2503 – 99 – Moran, Devin – 2404 – 76 – Overton, Brandon – 2305 – 32P – Pierce, Bobby – 2206 – 157 – Marlar, Mike – 2207 – 23V – Hedgecock, Cory – 2108 – 1 – Sheppard, Brandon – 2109 – 20RT – Thornton, Ricky Jr – 20510 – 71 – O’Neal, Hudson – 20511 – 17D – Dohm, Zack – 20012 – 20 – Owens, Jimmy – 20013 – 16J – Rattliff, Justin – 19514 – 111 – Blair, Max – 19515 – 22F – Ferguson, Chris – 19016 – 79 – McIntosh, Donald – 19017 – 93 – Ferguson, Carson – 18518 – 11R – Rice, Josh – 18519 – 4 – Gerrald, Tripp – 18020 – 5N – Nobbe, Dustin – 18021 – 9 – Hoffman, Nick – 17522 – 1Z – Zarin, Logan – 17523 – 10 – Joiner, Joseph – 17024 – 12 – Jameson, Jason – 17025 – 8K – Strickler, Kyle – 16526 – 6M – Chilton, Michael – 16527 – D48 – Groomer, Derek – 16028 – 317 – Creech, Blake – 16029 – 12M – Montgomery, Ryan – 15530 – 9 – Leach, Michael – 15531 – 93L – Lawler, Cory – 15032 – 22B – Hardgrove, Brandon – 15033 – 32 – Stapleton, Chad – 14534 – 18 – Landrum, Trevor – 14535 – 3:16 – Bargo, Mike – 14036 – 15R – Rickels, Brad – 14037 – 49 – Davenport, Jonathan – 13538 – 33AJ – Lay, Austin – 13539 – 96 – Vinyard, Josh – 13540 – 40B – Bronson, Kyle – 13041 – 81 – Mertens, Conner – 13042 – 22 – Hilsabeck, Daniel – 12543 – 60 – Ebert, Dan – 12544 – 11 – Stricker, Adam – 12545 – 6 – Harris, Clay – 12546 – 1G – Gilpin, Devin – 12547 – 49G – Green, Billy – 12548 – 90 – LeFevers, Michael – 12549 – 99J – Jeschke, Donnie – 12550 – C6 – Carlton, Calvin – 12551 – 15W – Williams, Roger – 125

The three-time and defending Knoxville Nationals champion tops Toyota Qualifying Night for the second straight year

Kyle Larson actually looked human to begin Thursday night at Knoxville Raceway, but that didn’t last long.

He began Toyota Qualifying Night at the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s by timing in 15th fastest in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying, subpar by his high standards. He did manage to wheel his way from sixth to fourth in the fifth Heat Race to sneak into the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series main event with the final transfer.

The format lined him up fifth for the finale. When the green flag dropped for the 25-lap Feature, the Larson we’ve grown to know came roaring back.

“Yung Money” started off by going three-wide into Turn 1 in an attack for the third spot, making it clear he was on a mission. It took him only five laps to carve his way into the runner-up position, leaving only Spencer Bayston between himself and the lead. Larson got to work cutting into the advantage until it was gone. A Lap 13 slider stuck, and that was all she wrote. The Elk Grove, CA native drove away to his second straight Thursday triumph at the Knoxville Nationals.

“Honestly, I’m out of breath,” Larson said. “That was a really fast paced 25 laps. The track was really slick, but then against it was super gripped up. It just made it like really technical. Your car was dancing around a lot. I was using both feet quite a bit and steering pretty heavy there, but it was fun. I was trying to watch at least the scoreboard there to see who was in second, and I saw Spencer was still in second. I got stuck behind the 4 (Cameron Martin). He was running a good pace in front of me for a while, and I just figured they were probably closing on me. Thankfully I got by him with a few to go, and I felt like I could rest a little bit easier after that.”

Larson’s victory continued his incredible recent streak at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” aboard Paul Silva’s No. 57. He’s now won 10 of his last 22 Sprint Car races at the iconic half mile. He’s finished second six times in that stretch, making it 16 top two finishes. The win wasn’t quite enough to overcome the early troubles in terms of points. Larson will start ninth on Saturday. His three starting positions for the years he won the race were third (2021), first (2023), and first (2024). He’ll have some work to do, but anyone who has seen the 33-year-old drive a Sprint Car knows he’s more than capable.

“I wish we would’ve done a little better earlier in the night,” Larson admitted. “It’ll be enough to lock in the Feature for sure, but I’m guessing we’ll be eighth to 10th in points, which isn’t great, but we can still win from there hopefully on Saturday.”

Second place went to Logan Schuchart, who made a late run to snag the runner-up spot aboard the Shark Racing No. 1S. The finish capped a strong night all around and will line him up third on Saturday, the Hanover, PA native’s best starting position in the Knoxville Nationals Championship Feature. He’s finished in the top five on three occasions and badly wants his first win in the sport’s biggest race.

“It’s nice when you’re finishing up front,” Schuchart said. “This will be our best starting position yet. I’m just trying to think of how I felt. I didn’t think I felt really good. I know we were catching Kyle at the end, but I’m one hundred percent sure he was on conservative mode leading the race and trying not to do anything he shouldn’t do. I don’t know if we’re as good as we need to be, but I’m going to take a moment after the race to go through things. We didn’t qualify that well. I was a little worried about going out late, but at the same time we did what we had to do in that Heat Race and this A-main. We’re on the podium. It puts us in a good spot for Saturday.”

After leading early, Spencer Bayston brought the Jason Meyers Racing No. 14 home third, his fourth career podium at Knoxville. The Lebanon, IN driver’s efforts on Thursday were enough to earn him the final lock-in spot from the Qualifying Nights for the Championship Feature. Bayston will start 16th in “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” on Saturday.

“I felt like I was setting a really good pace,” Bayston said of the race’s beginning portion. “We started to waver a little bit. I knew I was probably going to get somebody visiting me at some point, and sure enough the 57 got by and got away quick. But we fell back in line and got back to what I was doing running the top. The 14 car felt really, really good.”

Giovanni Scelzi and Carson Macedo completed the top five. Macedo’s night was enough to slot him second in points, lining him up alongside Ryan Timms on the front row for Saturday’s $195,000-to-win Knoxville Nationals Championship Feature.

Brad Sweet marched from 21st to eighth to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger and slot himself outside row two for Saturday’s finale.

Sweet also earned Simpson Quick Time honors in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Gage Pulkrabek (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Tasker Phillips (Real American Beer Heat Two), Josh Schneiderman (WIX Filters Heat Three), Christopher Thram (Toyota Heat Four), and Brady Bacon (TheGreatestStoreonDirt.com Heat Five).

The SPA Technique Pole Award went to Derek Hagar.

Brad Sweet won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Conner Morrell.

UP NEXT: It’s a clean slate for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars on FVP Hard Knox Night at the 64th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. Teams who struggled on their Qualifying Night get a chance at redemption as four more ticket’s to Saturday’s Championship Feature are up for grabs on Friday, Aug. 8. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS:

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[5]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 3. 14-Spencer Bayston[2]; 4. 7BC-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[4]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 8. 49-Brad Sweet[21]; 9. 45C-Derek Hagar[1]; 10. 1TZ-Tasker Phillips[17]; 11. 21H-Brady Bacon[15]; 12. 71P-Parker Price Miller[23]; 13. 33W-Cap Henry[20]; 14. 19-Brent Marks[24]; 15. 39-Lynton Jeffrey[7]; 16. 4C-Cameron Martin[22]; 17. 1-Sammy Swindell[11]; 18. 53-Jack Dover[16]; 19. 49J-Josh Schneiderman[18]; 20. 24T-Christopher Thram[19]; 21. 28M-Conner Morrell[10]; 22. 23L-Jimmy Light[13]; 23. (DNF) 11-Roger Crockett[14]; 24. (DNF) G5-Gage Pulkrabek[12]

ANOTHER ONE: Kyle Larson Wins Thursday’s Knoxville Nationals Qualifying Night from Fifth

The three-time and defending Knoxville Nationals champion tops Toyota Qualifying Night for the second straight year

Kyle Larson actually looked human to begin Thursday night at Knoxville Raceway, but that didn’t last long.

He began Toyota Qualifying Night at the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s by timing in 15th fastest in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying, subpar by his high standards. He did manage to wheel his way from sixth to fourth in the fifth Heat Race to sneak into the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series main event with the final transfer.

The format lined him up fifth for the finale. When the green flag dropped for the 25-lap Feature, the Larson we’ve grown to know came roaring back.

“Yung Money” started off by going three-wide into Turn 1 in an attack for the third spot, making it clear he was on a mission. It took him only five laps to carve his way into the runner-up position, leaving only Spencer Bayston between himself and the lead. Larson got to work cutting into the advantage until it was gone. A Lap 13 slider stuck, and that was all she wrote. The Elk Grove, CA native drove away to his second straight Thursday triumph at the Knoxville Nationals.

“Honestly, I’m out of breath,” Larson said. “That was a really fast paced 25 laps. The track was really slick, but then against it was super gripped up. It just made it like really technical. Your car was dancing around a lot. I was using both feet quite a bit and steering pretty heavy there, but it was fun. I was trying to watch at least the scoreboard there to see who was in second, and I saw Spencer was still in second. I got stuck behind the 4 (Cameron Martin). He was running a good pace in front of me for a while, and I just figured they were probably closing on me. Thankfully I got by him with a few to go, and I felt like I could rest a little bit easier after that.”

Larson’s victory continued his incredible recent streak at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” aboard Paul Silva’s No. 57. He’s now won 10 of his last 22 Sprint Car races at the iconic half mile. He’s finished second six times in that stretch, making it 16 top two finishes. The win wasn’t quite enough to overcome the early troubles in terms of points. Larson will start ninth on Saturday. His three starting positions for the years he won the race were third (2021), first (2023), and first (2024). He’ll have some work to do, but anyone who has seen the 33-year-old drive a Sprint Car knows he’s more than capable.

“I wish we would’ve done a little better earlier in the night,” Larson admitted. “It’ll be enough to lock in the Feature for sure, but I’m guessing we’ll be eighth to 10th in points, which isn’t great, but we can still win from there hopefully on Saturday.”

Second place went to Logan Schuchart, who made a late run to snag the runner-up spot aboard the Shark Racing No. 1S. The finish capped a strong night all around and will line him up third on Saturday, the Hanover, PA native’s best starting position in the Knoxville Nationals Championship Feature. He’s finished in the top five on three occasions and badly wants his first win in the sport’s biggest race.

“It’s nice when you’re finishing up front,” Schuchart said. “This will be our best starting position yet. I’m just trying to think of how I felt. I didn’t think I felt really good. I know we were catching Kyle at the end, but I’m one hundred percent sure he was on conservative mode leading the race and trying not to do anything he shouldn’t do. I don’t know if we’re as good as we need to be, but I’m going to take a moment after the race to go through things. We didn’t qualify that well. I was a little worried about going out late, but at the same time we did what we had to do in that Heat Race and this A-main. We’re on the podium. It puts us in a good spot for Saturday.”

After leading early, Spencer Bayston brought the Jason Meyers Racing No. 14 home third, his fourth career podium at Knoxville. The Lebanon, IN driver’s efforts on Thursday were enough to earn him the final lock-in spot from the Qualifying Nights for the Championship Feature. Bayston will start 16th in “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” on Saturday.

“I felt like I was setting a really good pace,” Bayston said of the race’s beginning portion. “We started to waver a little bit. I knew I was probably going to get somebody visiting me at some point, and sure enough the 57 got by and got away quick. But we fell back in line and got back to what I was doing running the top. The 14 car felt really, really good.”

Giovanni Scelzi and Carson Macedo completed the top five. Macedo’s night was enough to slot him second in points, lining him up alongside Ryan Timms on the front row for Saturday’s $195,000-to-win Knoxville Nationals Championship Feature.

Brad Sweet marched from 21st to eighth to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger and slot himself outside row two for Saturday’s finale.

Sweet also earned Simpson Quick Time honors in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Gage Pulkrabek (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Tasker Phillips (Real American Beer Heat Two), Josh Schneiderman (WIX Filters Heat Three), Christopher Thram (Toyota Heat Four), and Brady Bacon (TheGreatestStoreonDirt.com Heat Five).

The SPA Technique Pole Award went to Derek Hagar.

Brad Sweet won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Conner Morrell.

UP NEXT: It’s a clean slate for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars on FVP Hard Knox Night at the 64th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. Teams who struggled on their Qualifying Night get a chance at redemption as four more ticket’s to Saturday’s Championship Feature are up for grabs on Friday, Aug. 8. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS:

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[5]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 3. 14-Spencer Bayston[2]; 4. 7BC-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[4]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 8. 49-Brad Sweet[21]; 9. 45C-Derek Hagar[1]; 10. 1TZ-Tasker Phillips[17]; 11. 21H-Brady Bacon[15]; 12. 71P-Parker Price Miller[23]; 13. 33W-Cap Henry[20]; 14. 19-Brent Marks[24]; 15. 39-Lynton Jeffrey[7]; 16. 4C-Cameron Martin[22]; 17. 1-Sammy Swindell[11]; 18. 53-Jack Dover[16]; 19. 49J-Josh Schneiderman[18]; 20. 24T-Christopher Thram[19]; 21. 28M-Conner Morrell[10]; 22. 23L-Jimmy Light[13]; 23. (DNF) 11-Roger Crockett[14]; 24. (DNF) G5-Gage Pulkrabek[12]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

With a victory already in hand from Las Vegas earlier this season, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Freightliner team are locked into the NASCAR Playoffs, and now focused squarely on closing out the regular season with momentum. Berry’s March win secured his spot among the 16 drivers who will battle for the championship over the final 10 races of the season. And with only three races remaining in the regular season, starting with Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, the team is setting its sights on consistency, execution and continued speed. With their playoff berth secured, Berry and crew chief Miles Stanley can use the next few weeks to fine-tune their approach and build toward a strong postseason run. “This team has continued to bring speed to the racetrack,” Stanley said. “Watkins Glen gives us another opportunity to put together a complete race. Strategy always plays a big role here, so we’ll be looking to make smart decisions and maximize the day. “The more consistent we can be over the next few weeks, the better shape we’ll be in when the playoffs start.” Practice at Watkins Glen is scheduled for Saturday at 12 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 1:10 p.m., with both sessions airing on truTV. The 90-lap, 220.5-mile Go Bowling at The Glen is set to go green just after 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, with live coverage on USA Network. Stage breaks are scheduled for Laps 20 and 40.

DETROIT (August 7, 2025) – The 14th round of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES represents the only trip to the Pacific Northwest for the 14 Chevrolet-powered drivers and teams. The INDYCAR SERIES will visit the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course, built in the shadow of the mountains and shade of the pine trees. Portland Points Team Chevy, with Pato O’Ward, the driver of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, must outscore championship leader and eight-race winner Álex Palou by 13 points in ‘Stumptown’ to take the title fight to the penultimate NTT INDYCAR SERIES of the season at the Milwaukee Mile in two weeks. In any other season, O’Ward, who has outscored Palou 164 points to 160 over the past five races, would be having a championship-style season. The 26-year-old has scored 469 points through 14 races, which would be leading the championship at the same point four times in the last decade, and trailing by less than 30 points four more years. In an entertaining back-and-forth tussle for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year, Team Chevy’s Robert Shwartzman, the driver of the No. 83 PREMA Racing Chevrolet, trails Louis Foster by four points headed to Portland. The pair has traded the freshman points lead four times and have been neck-and-neck down the stretch, with Shwartman outscoring Foster by a single point over the last five races and Foster scoring two more points since the Indianapolis 500. Northwest Nuggets  O’Ward is the only driver to have completed all 1870 laps contested in the first 14 races. His Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard, Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Conor Daly and A.J. Foyt Racing’s David Malukas are the other Chevrolet-powered drivers who have completed over 99% of the 1870 laps. Alexander Rossi, the driver of the No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet, has gained an impressive total of 24 spots on the first lap in the 14 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this year. Even more amazing is that the 33-year-old has not lost a position on the first lap, gaining spots in 14 races and remaining in his starting spot another three times. O’Ward’s No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been the quickest on pit road three times this season and trails Scott Dixon’s crew by only two points in the season-long Firestone Pit Performance Award, which rewards the driver and crew that spends the least time on pit road across the entire season.  Chevrolet at Portland International Raceway Between a pair wins by Chevrolet-powered Team Penske drivers, Danny Sullivan in 1988 and Will Power last year, six other drivers wearing a Bowtie have visited victory lane while wearing a Bowtie.

A.J. Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci, driver of the No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet, took his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES pole, the seventh time a Chevrolet-powered driver has won the right to start on the inside of the front row. Five of Team Chevy’s 20 podium appearances in Portland have come in the last three years. Emerson Fittipaldi, Scott McLaughlin, Rick Mears, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, Danny Sullivan, and Paul Tracy have combined for 11 Team Penske podiums, the most of any Chevrolet-powered team in Portland. A dozen drivers representing six Chevrolet-powered teams have combined to lead 759 laps on the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course. Tune-In Alert Friday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1 – 5:30pm (ET)/4:30pm (CT)/3:30pm (MT)/2:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – noon (ET)/11am (CT)/10am (MT)/9am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1:30pm (CT)/12:30pm (MT)/11:30am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 7:30pm (ET)/ 6:30pm (CT)/5:30pm (MT)/4:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      Sunday·      Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland (110 laps) – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (QUOTES):A.J. FOYT RACING David Malukas, No. 4 A.J. Foyt Racing Gallagher Insurance Chevrolet: What is the key to getting around Portland?“The key to getting around Portland is all about rhythm. Making sure you’re on the right track from Turn 4 to Turn 7.”  What is the most challenging aspect of the track?“The most challenging aspect of the track would have to be Turn 4 to Turn 7. It all feels as if it’s just one corner. You mess up Turn 4 and the rest will be out of sync.” How does the track favor Chevy power?“This track favors Chevy power with the majority of corners being mid to high-speed corners. Chevy excels in its top end power.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area?“Haven’t done much exploring outside of the Portland track to be fair so nothing that comes to mind.” Being back in the top-10 in the INDYCAR Standings, how does that affect you?“It feels good to be in the top-10 after all the ups and downs. Need to focus on consistency and make sure we finish the season strong.” How did you spend your time off last week? “Went to visit my sister in Hawaii with my girlfriend. Had a good break spending time with my family.” Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet: Portland was the first road course you ran in an Indy car, with the previous IndyCar races being the two street races at Detroit in 2018. What were your impressions of the track and how the Indy car ran on it? “When I first got to see the track and drive the car there, I thought it was enjoyable. We were having a really good day too. I think they would have finished pretty well inside the top 10 but the fuel collector broke and we ran out of gas. But I liked the track from day one. “I think it’s one of the better tracks that we get to go to. I think it races really well. It’s super old school. The pavement is old, there’s no runoff. It’s been around in IndyCar for a long time. It’s a great track and it hasn’t really changed.” Do you think having your first road course race at Portland was helpful, because it wasn’t as challenging perhaps Barber or Road America?“Yes and no. I think it was helpful because the track was a bit shorter than some of the other road courses we go to, but it still had a really good mix of corners, high and medium speed corners with the big brake zones. So, you really got to test all of the car at the track, which was nice. So honestly, it was really good for me. ” What is the key to getting around Portland fast?“One of the big things with Portland is that it’s got a lot of high-speed entries, so it’s a lot of commitment and trust from the car. So, we had a really good setup last year, and I was able to really drive the car into the apex, and I think that was a big, big help for our speed.” What’s the most challenging part of the track?“The most challenging part of Portland is probably turn 10 -11, that really high-speed left-right chicane that starts the lap. ” How does the track favor Chevrolet’s power?“Well, the track will favor Chevrolet because of the top speed, there’s two very long straights which are good for us.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area, whether it’s parks or restaurants?“There’s a Mexican joint that I’ve been going to for a few years, ‘Who Song & Larry’s’ on the Columbia River in Vancouver.” After capturing the pole last year, how did that affect you?“I think it was a huge momentum boost going into the final events of the year. From that pole, we picked up two more top-fives [Milwaukee] and another two top-10s [Portland and Nashville]. We really closed out the year super strong because of that pole.” How did you spend your time off last week? Like doing what and where?“Well, my wife Renay and I took the dogs and we toured Napa, drank a lot of wine and relaxed at the hotel spa and resort. We had a really nice reset.”  ARROW MCLAREN Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “Last year at Portland was a tough one, and it hasn’t been among our best tracks, but I feel we’re in a different place now. We’ve raced up front consistently all year, and that’s the expectation entering the weekend. The championship will be an uphill battle, but we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.” Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “July had its ups and downs where we showed flashes of really strong pace but didn’t quite get the results we were aiming for. Heading into these last three races, the goal is to take that qualifying pace and turn it into complete weekends. I’ve had some good runs at Portland earlier in my career, so hopefully we can lean on that and start the weekend strong.” Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:“We capped off a busy July on the podium, and I’m excited to keep pushing in the championship with three to go. The No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been a contender all year, but I’d really like to jump to that top step and deliver a win. With three to go, we’re looking to finish out strong starting this weekend in Portland where I’ve had some strong qualifying runs.” ED CARPENTER RACING Alexander Rossi, No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet:“I am excited to be heading back out to the West Coast for the Grand Prix of Portland. We had a bit of a rough go of it through the July stretch of races and we are more than ready to turn that around as we finish out this season. I have had some strong results at Portland in the past so hopefully we can add to that this weekend!” Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Liquid Science Chevrolet:“I am very excited to get back in the Liquid Science car this weekend in Portland! We have had good road course finishes this year, including the most recent one in Laguna Seca. We’re getting to the point where we are able to fight for Top 10s pretty consistently and we should be able to continue that in Portland!”  PREMA Piers Phillips – CEO, PREMA Racing INDYCAR:“Portland is a fast, flowing circuit with a notoriously tricky opening chicane that can make or break a race. It demands sharp reactions and the ability to capitalise on opportunities in a tight midfield fight. The performance we have shown as a team over the last few events has been encouraging, highlighting the hard work that has gone on not only trackside but back at base in Indiana, as we head into the final stretch of our debut season. We’re focused on executing clean weekends and building on the momentum we’ve worked hard to create.” TEAM PENSKE Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet:“I love getting up to the Pacific Northwest. It’s important that we continue to hit each region of the country if we can because we have fans all over. Portland is a challenge with the flat terrain and shorter layout for a road course. Restarts are key, particularly in getting through the first corner. If we can just have a clean race I like our chances to keep the Astemo Chevy up front and challenge for a win.” Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet:“Coming off a solid day at Laguna Seca, it feels like we are starting to get our arms around the immense change we’ve gone through as a team this year. I’ve enjoyed how difficult Portland is since I came to the INDYCAR SERIES. It’s a very busy place that doesn’t give you much time to relax. This Odyssey Battery team knows how to win there – like we did three years ago – and Will (Power) got to Victory Lane last year, so we know that Team Penske has what it takes to get the job done.” Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet: “Portland is a tough place to race but going back as the defending winner certainly gives everyone on the Verizon Chevy team a shot in the arm. Everyone wants to close out the season on a positive note as we continue to build for 2026. Obviously, it has been a big year of change at Team Penske but those that were elevated to new positions are extremely talented and I think that is starting to show as everything stabilizes a bit for us. We will gather some momentum heading into these last few races of the year.”

DETROIT (August 7, 2025) – The 14th round of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES represents the only trip to the Pacific Northwest for the 14 Chevrolet-powered drivers and teams. The INDYCAR SERIES will visit the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course, built in the shadow of the mountains and shade of the pine trees. Portland Points Team Chevy, with Pato O’Ward, the driver of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, must outscore championship leader and eight-race winner Álex Palou by 13 points in ‘Stumptown’ to take the title fight to the penultimate NTT INDYCAR SERIES of the season at the Milwaukee Mile in two weeks. In any other season, O’Ward, who has outscored Palou 164 points to 160 over the past five races, would be having a championship-style season. The 26-year-old has scored 469 points through 14 races, which would be leading the championship at the same point four times in the last decade, and trailing by less than 30 points four more years. In an entertaining back-and-forth tussle for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year, Team Chevy’s Robert Shwartzman, the driver of the No. 83 PREMA Racing Chevrolet, trails Louis Foster by four points headed to Portland. The pair has traded the freshman points lead four times and have been neck-and-neck down the stretch, with Shwartman outscoring Foster by a single point over the last five races and Foster scoring two more points since the Indianapolis 500. Northwest Nuggets  O’Ward is the only driver to have completed all 1870 laps contested in the first 14 races. His Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard, Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Conor Daly and A.J. Foyt Racing’s David Malukas are the other Chevrolet-powered drivers who have completed over 99% of the 1870 laps. Alexander Rossi, the driver of the No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet, has gained an impressive total of 24 spots on the first lap in the 14 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this year. Even more amazing is that the 33-year-old has not lost a position on the first lap, gaining spots in 14 races and remaining in his starting spot another three times. O’Ward’s No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been the quickest on pit road three times this season and trails Scott Dixon’s crew by only two points in the season-long Firestone Pit Performance Award, which rewards the driver and crew that spends the least time on pit road across the entire season.  Chevrolet at Portland International Raceway Between a pair wins by Chevrolet-powered Team Penske drivers, Danny Sullivan in 1988 and Will Power last year, six other drivers wearing a Bowtie have visited victory lane while wearing a Bowtie.

A.J. Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci, driver of the No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet, took his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES pole, the seventh time a Chevrolet-powered driver has won the right to start on the inside of the front row. Five of Team Chevy’s 20 podium appearances in Portland have come in the last three years. Emerson Fittipaldi, Scott McLaughlin, Rick Mears, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, Danny Sullivan, and Paul Tracy have combined for 11 Team Penske podiums, the most of any Chevrolet-powered team in Portland. A dozen drivers representing six Chevrolet-powered teams have combined to lead 759 laps on the 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course. Tune-In Alert Friday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1 – 5:30pm (ET)/4:30pm (CT)/3:30pm (MT)/2:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – noon (ET)/11am (CT)/10am (MT)/9am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1:30pm (CT)/12:30pm (MT)/11:30am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 7:30pm (ET)/ 6:30pm (CT)/5:30pm (MT)/4:30pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      Sunday·      Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland (110 laps) – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (QUOTES):A.J. FOYT RACING David Malukas, No. 4 A.J. Foyt Racing Gallagher Insurance Chevrolet: What is the key to getting around Portland?“The key to getting around Portland is all about rhythm. Making sure you’re on the right track from Turn 4 to Turn 7.”  What is the most challenging aspect of the track?“The most challenging aspect of the track would have to be Turn 4 to Turn 7. It all feels as if it’s just one corner. You mess up Turn 4 and the rest will be out of sync.” How does the track favor Chevy power?“This track favors Chevy power with the majority of corners being mid to high-speed corners. Chevy excels in its top end power.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area?“Haven’t done much exploring outside of the Portland track to be fair so nothing that comes to mind.” Being back in the top-10 in the INDYCAR Standings, how does that affect you?“It feels good to be in the top-10 after all the ups and downs. Need to focus on consistency and make sure we finish the season strong.” How did you spend your time off last week? “Went to visit my sister in Hawaii with my girlfriend. Had a good break spending time with my family.” Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Sexton Properties Chevrolet: Portland was the first road course you ran in an Indy car, with the previous IndyCar races being the two street races at Detroit in 2018. What were your impressions of the track and how the Indy car ran on it? “When I first got to see the track and drive the car there, I thought it was enjoyable. We were having a really good day too. I think they would have finished pretty well inside the top 10 but the fuel collector broke and we ran out of gas. But I liked the track from day one. “I think it’s one of the better tracks that we get to go to. I think it races really well. It’s super old school. The pavement is old, there’s no runoff. It’s been around in IndyCar for a long time. It’s a great track and it hasn’t really changed.” Do you think having your first road course race at Portland was helpful, because it wasn’t as challenging perhaps Barber or Road America?“Yes and no. I think it was helpful because the track was a bit shorter than some of the other road courses we go to, but it still had a really good mix of corners, high and medium speed corners with the big brake zones. So, you really got to test all of the car at the track, which was nice. So honestly, it was really good for me. ” What is the key to getting around Portland fast?“One of the big things with Portland is that it’s got a lot of high-speed entries, so it’s a lot of commitment and trust from the car. So, we had a really good setup last year, and I was able to really drive the car into the apex, and I think that was a big, big help for our speed.” What’s the most challenging part of the track?“The most challenging part of Portland is probably turn 10 -11, that really high-speed left-right chicane that starts the lap. ” How does the track favor Chevrolet’s power?“Well, the track will favor Chevrolet because of the top speed, there’s two very long straights which are good for us.” Do you have any favorite places to visit in the area, whether it’s parks or restaurants?“There’s a Mexican joint that I’ve been going to for a few years, ‘Who Song & Larry’s’ on the Columbia River in Vancouver.” After capturing the pole last year, how did that affect you?“I think it was a huge momentum boost going into the final events of the year. From that pole, we picked up two more top-fives [Milwaukee] and another two top-10s [Portland and Nashville]. We really closed out the year super strong because of that pole.” How did you spend your time off last week? Like doing what and where?“Well, my wife Renay and I took the dogs and we toured Napa, drank a lot of wine and relaxed at the hotel spa and resort. We had a really nice reset.”  ARROW MCLAREN Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “Last year at Portland was a tough one, and it hasn’t been among our best tracks, but I feel we’re in a different place now. We’ve raced up front consistently all year, and that’s the expectation entering the weekend. The championship will be an uphill battle, but we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.” Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet: “July had its ups and downs where we showed flashes of really strong pace but didn’t quite get the results we were aiming for. Heading into these last three races, the goal is to take that qualifying pace and turn it into complete weekends. I’ve had some good runs at Portland earlier in my career, so hopefully we can lean on that and start the weekend strong.” Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:“We capped off a busy July on the podium, and I’m excited to keep pushing in the championship with three to go. The No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has been a contender all year, but I’d really like to jump to that top step and deliver a win. With three to go, we’re looking to finish out strong starting this weekend in Portland where I’ve had some strong qualifying runs.” ED CARPENTER RACING Alexander Rossi, No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Java House Chevrolet:“I am excited to be heading back out to the West Coast for the Grand Prix of Portland. We had a bit of a rough go of it through the July stretch of races and we are more than ready to turn that around as we finish out this season. I have had some strong results at Portland in the past so hopefully we can add to that this weekend!” Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Liquid Science Chevrolet:“I am very excited to get back in the Liquid Science car this weekend in Portland! We have had good road course finishes this year, including the most recent one in Laguna Seca. We’re getting to the point where we are able to fight for Top 10s pretty consistently and we should be able to continue that in Portland!”  PREMA Piers Phillips – CEO, PREMA Racing INDYCAR:“Portland is a fast, flowing circuit with a notoriously tricky opening chicane that can make or break a race. It demands sharp reactions and the ability to capitalise on opportunities in a tight midfield fight. The performance we have shown as a team over the last few events has been encouraging, highlighting the hard work that has gone on not only trackside but back at base in Indiana, as we head into the final stretch of our debut season. We’re focused on executing clean weekends and building on the momentum we’ve worked hard to create.” TEAM PENSKE Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet:“I love getting up to the Pacific Northwest. It’s important that we continue to hit each region of the country if we can because we have fans all over. Portland is a challenge with the flat terrain and shorter layout for a road course. Restarts are key, particularly in getting through the first corner. If we can just have a clean race I like our chances to keep the Astemo Chevy up front and challenge for a win.” Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet:“Coming off a solid day at Laguna Seca, it feels like we are starting to get our arms around the immense change we’ve gone through as a team this year. I’ve enjoyed how difficult Portland is since I came to the INDYCAR SERIES. It’s a very busy place that doesn’t give you much time to relax. This Odyssey Battery team knows how to win there – like we did three years ago – and Will (Power) got to Victory Lane last year, so we know that Team Penske has what it takes to get the job done.” Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet: “Portland is a tough place to race but going back as the defending winner certainly gives everyone on the Verizon Chevy team a shot in the arm. Everyone wants to close out the season on a positive note as we continue to build for 2026. Obviously, it has been a big year of change at Team Penske but those that were elevated to new positions are extremely talented and I think that is starting to show as everything stabilizes a bit for us. We will gather some momentum heading into these last few races of the year.”

Chevrolet wins at Portland International Raceway: 8 2024 – Will Power – Team Penske2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Will Power – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske Chevrolet poles at Portland International Raceway: 7 2024 – Santino Ferrucci – A.J. Foyt Racing2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske1992 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Emerson Fittipaldi Team Penske1990 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway: 20 Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway by driver: Emerson Fittipaldi (5), Will Power (3), Michael Andretti (2),  Al Unser Jr. (2), Mario Andretti (1), Scott McLaughlin (1), Rick Mears (1), Josef Newgarden (1), Bob Rahal (1), Felix Rosenqvist (1), Danny Sullivan (1) and Paul Tracy (1) Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway by team: Team Penske (11), Galles Racing (3), Newman Haas Racing (3), Patrick Racing (2), Arrow McLaren (1)  Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway: 759 Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway by driver: Michael Andretti (203), Emerson Fittipaldi (182), Will Power (155), Scott McLaughlin (109), Danny Sullivan (46), Pato O’Ward (28), Rick Mears (25), Mario Andretti (3), Felix Rosenqvist (3), Al Unser Jr. (3), Callum Ilott (1), and Josef Newgarden (1)  Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway by team: Team Penske (408), Newman Haas Racing (206), Patrick Racing (110), Arrow McLaren (31), Galles Racing (3), and Juncos Hollinger Racing (1)  Manufacturer History at Portland International Raceway Wins (with competition): 8 – Chevrolet (2024, 2022, 2019, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)7 – Honda (2023, 2021, 2018, 2000, 1999, 1998, 19964 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984)2 – Ford (2001, 1992)2 – Mercedes (1997, 1995)1 – Toyota (20021 – Ilmor (1994  Poles (with competition): 7 – Chevrolet (2024, 2022, 2018, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988)6 – Honda (2023, 2021, 2019, 2000, 1999, 1996)5 – Ford (2001, 1998, 1997, 1995, 19934 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984)1 – Toyota (20021 – Ilmor (1995)1 – Porsche (1989) Historical Chevrolet in the INDYCAR SERIES information INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturer Championships (since 1979) Chevrolet-Powered Wins in the Twin-Turbo 2.2L V6 Era (2012 – Present) Chevrolet-Powered Wins (All-time)

Electric Grand National Championship Fight Resumes with Jackpine Gypsies Super TT

Briar Bauman (3), Brandon Robinson (44), and Dallas Daniels (32) during Qualifying Tuesday night at the Jackpine Gypsies MC in Sturgis [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 7, 2025) – There’s no time to rest at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. With the dirt barely settled following this week’s dramatic Short Track doubleheader, the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, resumes tomorrow with the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, on Friday, August 8.  As a result, there’s been almost no time for the tension to dissipate after the intensity of an already red-hot Grand National Championship battle was ratcheted up significantly at the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II.  It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s… Super TT!  By definition, TTs tend to spice things up by adding a righthand corner and a jump in contrast to the series’ more conventional oval races. A “Super TT” uses that base as a starting point and adds from there.   Friday’s race marks the fourth race in Progressive AFT history to get the Super TT moniker. The three prior – the 2019 Arizona Super TT, 2021 Atlanta Super TT, and 2023 Arizona Super TT – set themselves apart by adding either extra jumps or rights or via the inclusion of pavement sections.  A couple of other TTs could have easily been adorned with the “Super” prefix (think the DAYTONA TT that incorporated the track’s high banks or last year’s Sturgis TT, which wove through downtown), so we won’t attempt to get overly scientific with our labeling. But just understand that it means this week’s track will not feature a run-of-the-mill layout by anyone’s definition.  Pavement sections, multiple righthanders, and a wide variety of corner radii will put the world’s elite motorcycle dirt trackers to the test.  All three prior Super TTs were won by JD Beach, who ranks as among history’s greatest TTers with an ideal blend of flat track and roadracing expertise.  While Beach will be an observer this time around, Super TTs also happen to be right in the wheelhouse of this year’s Mission AFT SuperTwins title fighters.   But really, what tracks aren’t?  Bauman vs. Daniels  At various points in the sport’s past, the TTs provided non-championship contenders a chance to step forward and shine. Versatile riders hailing from other two-wheeled disciplines, armed with serious experience negotiating righthand turns and passing under brakes, could sometimes steal the spotlight.  This is not one of the points.  The series’ leading oval racers also happen to be its most well rounded.  In the three prior Super TTs, championship leader Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) logged finishes of second, third, and third.   Meanwhile, second-ranked Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) finished as runner-up to teammate Beach at the ‘23 Arizona Super TT – his only attempt in the category as a premier-class pilot.  The ‘19 Arizona Super TT took place before he had turned 16. However, Daniels was able to properly showcase the skills that earned him both the 2018 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track and Road Race Horizon Awards at the ‘21 Atlanta Super TT. There the Estenson Racing star doubled up with wins in AFT Singles presented by KICKER and Mission Production Twins.  This week’s circuit also includes pavement sections, a fact that could make him tough to beat.  Head-to-head, Bauman and Daniels have proven well matched at TTs – just as they have virtually everywhere else.  Since Daniels stepped up to the premier class in 2022, he has the edge over Bauman in terms of wins (1-0) when pit against one another in direct TT competition. Bauman, meanwhile, owns the advantage in terms of podiums (4-3). Daniels missed both of last year’s TTs due to injury, and while he was away, Bauman snared 1-2 results.  Already considered the clear co-favorites who were likely to do battle at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, that likelihood carries all the more significance following their hugely consequential clash on Tuesday, which left Daniels with an expanded championship deficit to contend with and in serious need of turning the tables back in his favor.  Spoiler Alert  Just because Bauman and Daniels stand as the firm favorites, that doesn’t eliminate the possibility of a spoiler or two springing a surprise.  During the aforementioned span (2022-present), Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke) is the only other rider competing this weekend in the premier class to have earned a TT podium (third at last year’s pavement-centric Sturgis TT). VDK has been a consistently strong TT contender, finishing in the top five on five occasions over that time period.  Of course, the field also includes the sport’s all-time winningest TT rider. Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-06) boasts 19 career TT wins, albeit the vast majority coming at Peoria and the most recent of those seven years back. But Wiles was on the Mission AFT SuperTwins podium earlier this season and finished 4th in the 2023 Castle Rock TT, so there’s plenty of evidence to suggest he could be a player come Friday.  While not generally considered a TT standout, Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) did finish fourth in last year’s Sturgis TT.  A similar caveat can be made regarding Tuesday winner Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R). TTs have long been considered the weak point in his otherwise championship-caliber game, however, Robinson has steadily improved in the discipline over the years to the point that he managed to break into the top five at last year’s race in Peoria.  And don’t forget about Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S), a pair of riders who demonstrated strong TT skills prior to stepping up to the premier-class ranks.  AFT Singles Presented by KICKER  Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) continued his assault on the AFT Singles record books with an inspiring come-from-behind victory in Tuesday’s Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II despite competing while under the weather.  The Australian, who has opened up a rather commanding championship advantage – already ranks third in career class wins, fourth in Short Track wins, and has followed up the longest podium streak in AFT Singles history (eight) with another (six and counting) that stands third best all-time.  Besides the #1 plate, one of the few major accomplishments yet eluding Drane is his inclusion among the class’ Grand Slammers. He could rectify that as early as Friday, and his road racing background makes him a huge threat to do precisely that at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT.  Standing In His Path…  If Drane succeeds in that achievement, he’ll become just the sixth rider to ever do it.  Looking to prevent him from joining the list is a field that includes more than half the riders to have already completed the AFT Singles Grand Slam: second-ranked Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R), third-ranked Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), and 2019 class champ Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Parts Bros Worldwide/D&D Cycles KTM 450 SX-F).  They are far from the only riders who could make things difficult for Drane on Friday. Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R), has shown himself to be an excellent TT rider, and Friday’s track should play to the strengths of Supermoto ace Bronson Pearce (No. 132 Mike Helm/Scott Cason Yamaha YZ450F).  And who knows what to expect from this year’s breakout crop of rookies, led by two-time winner and four-time podium finisher Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F)?  We will find out soon enough.  AFT AdventureTrackers™  Don’t look now, but the 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers championship race that only just left the starting blocks and is already halfway complete.  The title fight now comes down to two decisive TTs.  That’s good news for co-championship leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 Big Momma and Daddy Deep Pockets Suzuki V-Strom 1050) – a fine TTer – and even better news for the rider he’s tied with, Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), who stands as among the best TT riders to come up through the ranks in recent memory.  Despite their credentials, this is unlikely to be a two-rider show. The AFT AdventureTrackers field is loaded with certified and potential TT aces.  Right on their heels is third-ranked Austin Luczak (No. 188 Memphis Shades/Black Hills Powersports Honda Africa Twin), who backed up an impressive fourth on Monday by scoring his first-career Progressive AFT podium in third on Tuesday.  And as already stated, no one has won more TTs in the sport’s history than Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), while Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) has proven he has the goods as well.  Meanwhile, Danny Eslick (No. 164 Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250) and Brandon Paasch (No. 196 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) might just have an edge on pavement and on the brakes due to their extensive roadracing backgrounds.  However it shakes out, with the spotlight shining down on 500+ pounds of versatile big-bore Dual Adventure equipment, it’s destined to be very interesting and highly entertaining.  There Ain’t No Party Like a Sturgis Party…  The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has already delivered, and Friday’s action at the track will only add to what’s been an incredible week of festivities.   Once again, the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club will host a Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – leading up to Opening Ceremonies each night. Friday’s spectators will also be treated to big-screen coverage of all the race action, DJ’d music to maintain the energy all day and night, numerous vendors, designated motorcycle parking, a variety of food and beverage options, and fireworks.  And don’t miss the Ride-In Bike Show hosted by V-Twin Daily. Show off your bike and see if you can’t claim some of the $2500 in cash put for grabs courtesy of Bell Helmets, with awards going out for Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Bagger, Best Clubstyle, and AFT Best Tracker.  Get Your Tickets Now  H.O.G. members can purchase a H.O.G. Membership Ticket for $45 (all ages), which grants access to both a dedicated parking area and reserved seating, along with a special event lanyard and H.O.G. “Championship Bell.”  Fans also have the option to select Portable Stadium Chair Seating for $70 (all ages), which includes a complimentary stadium chair complete with the event logo that can be used in a tiered seating area along the front stretch of the track.  Finally, the VIP Ticket ($99 all ages) provides access to a tented area that overlooks the track, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, beer for purchase, and Reserved Grandstand seating.  Click HERE to secure your tickets today.  Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.