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Pierce Pockets $25,053 on Tuesday at Shelby County Speedway

HARLAN, IA (July 15, 2025) – Bobby Pierce won a thrilling Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FlorRacing event on Tuesday night at Shelby County Speedway, as he led the final 14 laps of the Kosiski Family 53, earning $25,053 for his second Series win of the year. Pierce, who started seventh, passed Ricky Thornton Jr. on lap 39 and then went on to win by 1.249 seconds over fellow Illini driver Brandon Sheppard, who finished second after starting in 12th. Thornton, who started sixth, led three laps and rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. Hudson O’Neal, who had to take a provisional starting from the 23rd spot, finished fourth, with Jonathan Davenport, who led the first 36 laps, coming home in fifth.  Pierce went to Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 26th time in his career, surviving a three-wide race for the lead to claim the victory as the Oakwood, Illinois, racer was making his first career start at the Western Iowa facility. “First off, I’ve got to say thank you to Shelby County Speedway — it’s an awesome race track. Thank you to all the fans for coming out tonight and packing this place. I kind of had to make some of the holes myself with the sliders; those were just death sliders there. I knew I had to make them check-up. We just had to get something going; we needed a consistent line of cars running the top. I was waiting on Brandon (Overton) to make another move like he did before— that one caution he started sliding Thornton, so that let me get in the mix, but someone had to start it, so I just started throwing the bombs.” “What an awesome race, JD and I were pushing hard, and I let Thornton get in there. I thought, man, I don’t want to get him in the mix; you know, it was another car to race. It’s very tough to keep your composure sometimes. You had Dennis Erb on the bottom, and if you messed around up there too much, he was getting a good line down there. Watching the videos from last year taught me a lot about where to run.” Sheppard, who won Saturday night’s race at Lucas Oil Speedway, continued his mid-season surge in Rocket1 and earned $10,000 for finishing second. “I knew he (Pierce) was going to be good, so I kind of followed him throughout and watched the lines he was running, using that to judge my own performance. He was really impressive, so congratulations to Bobby and Ricky. Thanks to all the fans for coming out; we appreciate all of you. Man, track prep tonight was on point—that thing was racy. Last year, it was pretty bottom-dominant, but they learned from that and fine-tuned it perfectly for the feature.” Thornton, who now resides back in Iowa, was aiming for his 11th series win of 2025 and is now just 25 points behind Davenport heading to Huset’s Speedway on Thursday night. “Man, I felt like I had a lot of fun last night, but tonight was actually more fun. Anytime you can race JD and Bobby like that and throw sliders like that, knowing they aren’t going to run you over, it’s pretty awesome. Of course, it sucks not to win a race like that, but Bobby was really good, and Shepp was really good as well. I feel like I need a little more to get a bit better, but we’re improving on these small bullrings, so hopefully we’ll go to Huset’s and be really good. Hats off to everyone here — the whole city came together and helped us with gift cards and stuff like that. Hopefully we come back for a 2 or 3-day show.” The winner’s Bobby Pierce Racing, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Low Voltage Solutions, Rio Grande Waste Services, Churchill Transport, Collins Brothers Towing, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Toyota of Danville, Carnaghi Towing and Repair, Ted Brown’s Quality Paint and Body Shop, Fast 1 Speed Shop. Leka Tree Service, Fast Shafts, Floyd’s Waste Systems, Duromax Racing Oil, VP Fuels, and Bert by Budda. Completing the top ten were Brandon Overton, Garrett Alberson, Dennis Erb Jr., Devin Moran, and Carson Ferguson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Kosiski Family 53Tuesday, July 15, 2025Shelby County Speedway – Harlan, IA Allstar Performance Time TrialsFast Time Group A: Hudson O’Neal | 13.400 seconds (Overall)Fast Time Group B: Jonathan Davenport | 13.494 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 3. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[5]; 4. 79-Donald McIntosh[4]; 5. 74X-Ethan Dotson[6]; 6. 93L-Cory Lawler[7]; 7. 53-Andrew Kosiski[10]; 8. 24L-Bill Leighton[8]; 9. 62-Justin Zeitner[9]; 10. 71-Hudson O’Neal[1] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76N-Blair Nothdurft[1]; 2. 32-Bobby Pierce[4]; 3. 93-Carson Ferguson[5]; 4. 38T-Dylan Thornton[2]; 5. 18-Jesse Sobbing[7]; 6. 04-Tad Pospisil[6]; 7. 19R-Ryan Gustin[3]; 8. 35D-Dylan Sillman[9]; 9. 6J-Jake Neal[8]
Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[2]; 3. 76-Brandon Overton[3]; 4. 18D-Daulton Wilson[4]; 5. 43-Derrick Stewart[5]; 6. 19M-Spencer Hughes[6]; 7. 60-Dan Ebert[7]; 8. 17SS-Brenden Smith[10]; 9. 80-Allan Hopp[8]; 10. 17SR-Brody Smith[9] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[1]; 2. 6-Clay Harris[7]; 3. 1-Brandon Sheppard[4]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[2]; 5. 22*-Drake Troutman[5]; 6. 15M-Shane DeMey[6]; 7. 10-Junior Coover[9]; 8. 07-Ben Sukup[8]; 9. 50-Kayden Clatt[3] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 74X-Ethan Dotson[1]; 2. 18-Jesse Sobbing[2]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin[6]; 4. 62-Justin Zeitner[9]; 5. 24L-Bill Leighton[7]; 6. 04-Tad Pospisil[4]; 7. 93L-Cory Lawler[3]; 8. 6J-Jake Neal[10]; 9. 53-Andrew Kosiski[5]; 10. 35D-Dylan Sillman[8]; 11. 71-Hudson O’Neal[11]
UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 43-Derrick Stewart[1]; 2. 60-Dan Ebert[5]; 3. 15M-Shane DeMey[4]; 4. 17SS-Brenden Smith[7]; 5. 50-Kayden Clatt[10]; 6. 19M-Spencer Hughes[3]; 7. 80-Allan Hopp[9]; 8. 17SR-Brody Smith[11]; 9. 10-Junior Coover[6]; 10. 22*-Drake Troutman[2]; 11. 07-Ben Sukup[8] Kosiski Family 53 Feature Finish (53 Laps): Pos – Start – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Pay1 – 7 – 32 – Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – $25,0532 – 12 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – $10,7003 – 6 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – $7,1004 – 23 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – $4,8005 – 2 – 49 – Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – $4,8006 – 10 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – $3,4007 – 1 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – $3,2008 – 4 – 28 – Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – $2,3009 – 5 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – $3,20010 – 11 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – $2,80011 – 14 – 18D – Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville, NC – $2,70012 – 9 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – $2,70013 – 13 – 79 – Donald McIntosh – Dawsonville, GA – $2,50014 – 8 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – $2,40015 – 3 – 76N – Blair Nothdurft – Renner, SD – $1,60016 – 20 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – $2,20017 – 17 – 74X – Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – $1,50018 – 16 – 16 – Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – $1,50019 – 24 – 19M – Spencer Hughes – Meridian, MS – $2,20020 – 15 – 38T – Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA – $1,50021 – 19 – 18 – Jesse Sobbing – Malvern, IA – $1,50022 – 22 – 15M – Shane DeMey – Denison, IA – $1,50023 – 21 – 19R – Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – $1,50024 – 18 – 43 – Derrick Stewart – Ainsworth, IA – $1,500 Race Statistics  Entrants: 38Victory Fuel Pole Sitter: Garrett AlbersonMD3 Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (1-36); Ricky Thornton Jr. (37-39); Bobby Pierce (40-53)Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Jonathan DavenportWieland Feature Winner: Bobby PierceMargin of Victory: 1.249 secondsColtman Farms Racing Cautions: Donald McIntosh (Lap 2); Dan Ebert (Lap 8); Derrick Stewart, Spencer Hughes (Lap 14); Dan Ebert (Lap 48); Tyler Bruening, Blair Nothdurft (Lap 49)Series Provisionals: Hudson O’Neal, Spencer HughesFast Time Provisional: n/aEmergency Provisional: n/aTrack Provisional: n/aBig River Steel Podium Top 3: Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Ricky Thornton Jr.Penske Shocks Top 5: Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O’Neal, Jonathan DavenportPEM 4th Place Feature: Hudson O’NealDMI Rearends 5th Place Feature: Jonathan DavenportWilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Garrett AlbersonWehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Daulton WilsonDeatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Donald McIntoshMD3 24th Place Feature: Derrick StewartHoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Hudson O’Neal (Advanced 19 Positions)MD3 Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (36 Laps)Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon SheppardMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan DavenportO’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Daniel HilsabeckPro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Jonathan Davenport | Lap 1 | 14.240 secondsSlicker Graphics Slickest Move of the Race: Ricky Thornton Jr.Fresh Roof Hard Luck Award: Spencer HughesOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Bob PierceARP Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Racing EnginesMiller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn ChassisDirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Brandon Sheppard | 13.310 secondsTime of Race: 26 minutes, 23 seconds Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings:Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points – Pay1 – 49 – Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 5700 – $271,7002 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – 5675 – $296,7503 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 5395 – $163,0754 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 5320 – $197,2495 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 5170 – $122,7506 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 5125 – $160,0007 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 4960 – $106,0008 – 18D – Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville, NC – 4680 – $87,4259 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 4455 – $74,12510 – 79 – Donald McIntosh – Dawsonville, GA – 4250 – $59,70011 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – 4170 – $55,72512 – 19M – Spencer Hughes – Meridian, MS – 3860 – $53,32513 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – 3810 – $45,10014 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – 3725 – $47,05015 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover, PA – 3340 – $33,725
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Berry, No. 21 Team to Carry Advance Auto Parts Colors at Dover


Former Weekly Series champion reunites with longtime supporter of grassroots racing
STUART, Va. (July 15, 2025) – Wood Brothers Racing today announced a new partnership with Advance Auto Parts that will see the leading automotive aftermarket parts provider serve as the primary partner for one race with the No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse driven by Josh Berry for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway on July 20.

Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Advance Auto Parts operates nearly 4,300 stores across the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, serving both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. The company also plays a prominent role in supporting grassroots motorsports through its sponsorship of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, a program that features NASCAR-sanctioned local tracks throughout the United States and Canada where drivers compete for championships at the track, state, regional and national levels. Over the years, the program has become a vital pipeline for developing talent and growing the sport at the local level.

That mission closely aligns with Berry’s path to the NASCAR Cup Series. In 2020, he earned national recognition by capturing the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship, a pivotal moment that helped launch his ascent to NASCAR’s top level.

“To have Advance Auto Parts on board at Dover is really special to me,” said Berry. “They’ve done so much to support grassroots racing across the country, and I’m proud to have won the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship back in 2020. It means a lot to now represent them at the Cup level with Wood Brothers Racing.”

“Advance Auto Parts has been a tremendous supporter in raising the profile of short track racing across the country for the past several years, and this partnership aligns perfectly with Josh’s background,” said Jon Wood, president, Wood Brothers Racing. “He’s a product of the system they’ve supported and continues to represent the values of grassroots racing. We’re proud to have Advance Auto Parts on board the No. 21 car at Dover.”

The partnership also reflects Advance Auto Parts’ continued investment in driver development and the future of the sport.

“Josh’s journey from the local short tracks to the Cup Series embodies the spirit of what Advance Auto Parts stands for,” said Bruce Starnes, executive vice president and chief merchant, Advance Auto Parts. “We’re proud to support him and to align with one of the most iconic teams in the sport in Wood Brothers Racing.”

The No. 21 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang Dark Horse will make its on-track debut beginning with Cup Series practice and qualifying at the “Monster Mile” on Saturday, July 19, at 1:35 p.m. ET. Coverage of Sunday’s 400-mile race is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Bauman, Daniels All Even as Grand National Championship Brawls Arrive for Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway

Mission AFT SuperTwins riders Dallas Daniels (32) and Davis Fisher (67) lead James Ott (19) and Briar Bauman (3) during Practice at the DuQuoin Mile July 5th. [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 15, 2025) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will at last arrive in Wheatland, Missouri, for the inaugural Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway this Friday, July 18.  Back Again for the Very First Time  Originally scheduled for early June, inclement weather forced a mid-July return for the Grand National Championship. Everything stated ahead of the postponed round regarding the series’ 20th all-time visit to Missouri still holds true.   Progressive AFT will finally make its debut appearance at the spectacular Lucas Oil Speedway, which is well established as a Midwestern mecca of four-wheel dirt track racing. Known as the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks,” Lucas Oil Speedway boasts a 3/8-mile clay oval, a 1.2-mile offroad track, a go-kart circuit, and Lake Lucas for drag-boat racing.   The facilities and amenities are equally impressive, making the venue a most deserving setting to play host to the world’s greatest motorcycle dirt track racers on Friday night.   Halfway Home and Right Back Where We Started  With eight races down and eight races to go, the Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight is currently separated by the second tiebreaker.  Prior to the start of the season, there was some concern that the series – which is typically defined by its trademark close-fought title fights – might be forced to take a temporary hiatus from that status.  Despite winning a record ten premier-class titles, Jared Mees usually did so in nail-biting fashion, his blowout championship wins in ‘17 and ‘18 being very much the exception. In fact, Mees spent nine of the last eleven years of his career locked in highly competitive and endlessly entertaining championship battles.   The last six of those were spent attempting to first fend off Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) and then later Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT).  The introduction of an all-production-based ruleset in 2025 led many to believe that – while the right move for the series for the long term – there could be some short-term pain associated with it coming in the form of the potential dominant pairing of Daniels and his well-developed Yamaha MT-07 DT.  That has not been the case.   As brilliant as Daniels has been (as evidenced by 21 straight podiums), Bauman has been equally so. Mees’ former foils have found each other and are now actively assembling their own rivalry – one that could potentially define the series for the next decade or so.  Just how evenly matched did the Daniels/Yamaha and Bauman/Harley combos prove to be over the season’s opening half?  162 points for Bauman. 162 points for Daniels.  Four wins for Bauman. Four wins for Daniels.   Beyond that, Bauman currently holds the tiebreaker with three runners-up to Daniels’ two.  Meanwhile, Daniels has the slight edge in consistency, with a worst result of third to Bauman’s fifth – the only result for either rider to end up off the box all year long.  A look ahead at the eight remaining races suggests an equally fierce second half. It’s easy to project minor advantages for one or the other at specific tracks, but it’s nearly impossible to discern an obvious window for either to shake free of the other.  Production Rules Have Proven as Productive as Predicted  While Bauman and Daniels have turned this into a two-rider fight at the top of the points standings, there has been plenty of shine to go around, both for other riders and for other manufacturers.  While still seeking his first win on the XG750R, Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) has reliably been the third-best rider on the scene, and it seems only a matter of time before he finally puts the #44 Harley on top of the box.  James Ott (No. 19 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) and Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Corbin/OTB Racing Yamaha MT-07) joined Daniels to complete a Yamaha lock-out of the podium at DuQuoin, proving beyond any shadow of doubt that Daniels and Estenson Racing are not the only ones who can turn the MT-07 into a formidable flat tracker.  Worries that KTM would lose relevance in Mission AFT SuperTwins due to the defection of Bauman and Rick Ware Racing to Harley’s camp have shown to be ill-founded as a result of the respective performances of Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke). While both riders come into Lucas Oil Speedway looking for a bounce-back effort, they’ve enjoyed some stellar moments early in the days on the KTM. Fisher ranks fourth in the points on the strength of a runner-up, third, and four top-four finishes, while VDK is fifth with a third, a fourth, and a fifth.  Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp) has consistently demonstrated the promise of Honda’s entry in the premier class, logging three sixths already in his first-full season of premier-class competition.  Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S), meanwhile, has been spectacular on the Suzuki on more than one occasion. While he does have a fourth and a fifth to show for his efforts, he’s flashed podium-caliber speed on the GSX-8S.  Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) has already finished inside the top five in the first half of his first season with Royal Enfield. And like Bromley, Whale has shown there is room for further growth with moments suggesting there is plenty more to come.  And don’t forget about Kawasaki. Henry Wiles (No. 911 J&M Logging/Ray C’s Harley-Davidson Kawasaki Ninja 650) put a Ninja on the box at the season opener. And more recently, Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Racing Unlimited/Parts Bros/D&D Cycles Kawasaki Ninja 650) piloted one to sixth last time out at DuQuoin.  Pretty much everyone above should only improve with more time to adapt and dial in their equipment.  Eight down and eight to go? Bring it on.  Go Party, Go Play, and Go Kart  Fans who come out to the track on Friday night will find no shortage of entertainment options beyond just the world-class racing.   The Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – will run from 5:00 p.m. local time right up until Opening Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.   Those in attendance will also have a chance to take advantage of the on-site go-karting, the Diamond Bar, DJ’d music, a multitude of vendors lining the midway, Jumbotron viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.  Seats, Suites, and Fan Experiences  General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket), while Reserved Grandstand tickets are available for $40 (all ages). Students can purchase a GA Grandstand ticket for just $20 at the gate the day of the event with a valid ID.  There are multiple options to enjoy the facility’s 21 VIP Luxury Suites, starting with an Individual Suite ticket ($99), which includes a private outdoor box seat along with access to the indoor lounge.  Private Indoor Suites are available for groups of up to 18 ($2000) and 27 ($3000), both of which include infield group experience with a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and early race viewing from the infield.  Also available for purchase is the Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience ($99), which includes reserved seating, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of Opening Ceremonies and a portion of the night’s race action.  Finally, fans have the option to purchase the Practice Viewing Trackside Fan Experience as a $25 upgrade to a GA Grandstand or Reserved Grandstand ticket, which provides a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photo op included, and up-close viewing of a practice session.  Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2025-lucas-oil-short-track-141381 to reserve your seats today.  Gates will open for fans at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.  
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Cruz Pedregon–Seattle Advance

Cruz Pedregon

NHRA – Seattle NHRA Northwest Nationals

Pre-Race Report

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Cruz Pedregon, two-time Funny Car World Champion, says:

Seattle marks the midway point of our race season, and it couldn’t come at a better time. Our Snap-on® “Own It” Dodge® Hellcat® is starting to hit its stride. We’re making strong, consistent runs and building momentum. Coming off a top qualifying effort in Norwalk and a semifinal finish, we’re ready to take things even further.

I can’t think of a better place to do that than Seattle. With the track under new ownership and major improvements to the facility, there’s a renewed energy around this event. They’ve even scheduled a late Friday night qualifying session under the lights, which means cooler air, big header flames, and a show the fans won’t forget. 

We’d love to be one of the cars that sets the pace that night for the debut of this year’s new “Own It” paint scheme on the Snap-on Dodge. I get to interact with franchisees throughout the season, doing ride-alongs and hosting them in the pit. So, the paint scheme is a shout-out to them and a chance to remind race fans of the opportunity to own a Snap-on franchise.

Seattle, really all of the West Coast races, feels like home to me. Being from Southern California, I always enjoy racing out here. The Pacific Northwest provides great atmospheric conditions for big performance, and the fans here are some of the best. Since they only get to see us once a year, we expect a packed house in the stands and our hospitality area.

We’re focused, confident, and ready to keep climbing. If you can’t catch us live or in person, be sure to check local listings and find us on FS1 or FOX network TV. NHRA.TV is also a great way to catch the action.

Name on the side of Cruz’s car – Snap-on Nitro Franchisee Kevin Hamer

●        Featured on the side of Cruz’s  Snap-on® “Own It” Dodge® Hellcat® is Nitro Franchisee Kevin Hamer.

●        This race weekend will be a first-time meeting for Cruz and Kevin, but Kevin’s no stranger to drag racing. He’s a regular Grudge Racing competitor here at Pacific Raceways.

●        Kevin began his career working as an automotive and diesel technician, and he’s been a part of Snap-on for more than a decade.

●        He got into the business because the Snap-on franchisee who called on his shop encouraged him to do exactly what Cruz’s “Own It” paint scheme says, and look into owning a franchise for himself.

●        As the Nitro Franchisee, Kevin and Cruz will get to talk about all things tools and racing over dinner in Cruz’s pit on Friday after qualifying.

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MEYER SISTERS MAKE STRONG RETURN IN IHRA NITRO OUTLAW SERIES DEBUT

Jul 13, 2025 | Featured, Megan Meyer, Race Results, Rachel Meyer

The Meyer sisters made a long-awaited return to Top Alcohol Dragster competition at the opening round of the IHRA Nitro Outlaw Series at Darana Raceway in Hebron, OH, and they wasted no time reminding fans and competitors what they’re capable of.

In her first quarter-mile pass in over two years—and without a single test run—Rachel Meyer clocked a solid 5.42 ET at 252 mph, knocking the dust off in style. Her confidence quickly returned as she improved to a 5.35 ET at 260 mph during Q2.

Megan Meyer came out swinging in Q1 with the quickest and fastest pass of the entire event, running a blistering 5.23 ET at 274 mph. She backed it up with a 5.29 ET at 269 mph during a fun Q2 matchup against Rachel. The sisters had a friendly bet riding on the round: whoever lost had to clean the winner’s car with GUNK engine degreaser—Megan claimed bragging rights and the cleaner car.

Both drivers carried momentum into eliminations. Megan defeated Jeff Chatterson in round one with a 5.31 to his 5.59, while Rachel outran Tom Fox with a 5.33 to 5.43 win. But Mother Nature had other plans. A major rainstorm swept through the facility between rounds, drastically changing the track and weather conditions. Despite valiant efforts, both sisters smoked the tires in round two due to mismatched tune-ups in the new conditions.

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“Our focus this weekend was to first have fun, and second win,” said Megan. “We’re doing this for our family, to race together again like the old days. I want to thank the crew who spent their time off from the regular NHRA races to come here and help us have two amazing cars. Without their help none of this would be possible. We didn’t have the outcome we were hoping for, but we know there’s tough competition and they keep us on our toes. We’re always pushing to be better, and we’ll take what we learned into the next race at Milan Dragway in two weeks.”

“IHRA gave us a great track even after all the rain and the on-track incidents,” added Rachel. “The hospitality was top notch, with not one but two racer appreciation dinners, plus ice being delivered every morning. Seriously, thank you guys for everything! I can’t wait to do it again in two weeks and hope we make it to the finals.”

The Meyer sisters will return to the seat at Milan Dragway, July 25–26, for round two of the IHRA Nitro Outlaw Series. Follow their journey on Facebook @RandyMeyerRacing.

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: All Eyes on Ohio for Brad Doty Classic, Kings Roya

lA big week in the Buckeye State at Attica and Eldora awaitsATTICA, OH (July 14, 2025) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is “Buckeye State” bound for a big week.The Sprint Car world’s entire focus is fixed firmly on Ohio. Race teams are traveling from afar. Race fans have finally reached those vacations requested months ago. Haulers are stocked to capacity. Campers are loaded up. Ohio is the place to be this week.The Greatest Show on Dirt will first invade Attica Raceway Park for the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals on Tuesday, July 15. Doty was once one of the sport’s most promising talents behind the wheel before a 1988 injury halted his career. The Apple Creek, OH native won 18 World of Outlaws Features, including seven in 1987 on his way to a runner-up finish in the points. Doty’s time in the driver’s seat may have ended, but his time in Sprint Car racing has not, as he’s stayed involved through a variety of avenues to contribute to the sport he loves.After “The Doty,” the focus shifts to one of the sport’s crown jewels. Four huge nights of racing at Eldora Speedway will culminate in the 42nd running of the Kings Royal on July 18-19. Earl Baltes’ vision for the event came to life in 1984, and Tony Stewart has continued to push it to new heights. This year’s edition will send the King back to the castle with a record $200,000 in riches, becoming only the fifth Sprint Car race ever to pay at least $200K to the winner. The Knight Before on Friday will also dish out a healthy $25,000 prize.The agenda is simple this week. If you haven’t already, make plans to be within the “Buckeye State” borders.BUY ATTICA TICKETS HERE
BUY ELDORA TICKETS HEREWATCH LIVE ON DIRTVisionLet’s look at the week’s top storylines:BDC HISTORY: The Brad Doty Classic is one of Ohio’s most historic events, and Tuesday is set to write the latest chapter.“The Doty” has seen 25 different winners heading into the 37th edition. Donny Schatz’s four victories stand atop the list of the most, but Kyle Larson has been closing in with three wins in the last five runnings. Six competitors have claimed multiple checkered flags, with David Gravel being the most recent as he picked up his second last year.It’s also proven to be an event where the host state shines. Nine of the 25 winners are Ohio natives. Chillicothe’s Danny Smith and Hartford’s Dale Blaney are Buckeyes who have topped multiple events.ATTICA ACES: There are many drivers with plenty of Attica success still looking to tame the Brad Doty Classic.Ohio’s own Sheldon Haudenschild badly wants to add a Brad Doty Classic to his résumé. He’s won at Ohio locally (2013) and twice with the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC).Michael “Buddy” Kofoid has had speed from his very first visit to Attica. He’s competed 26 times at the 1/3-mile dirt track, and a dozen of those trips have led to podiums. Twice he’s topped Attica Features, including one with the World of Outlaws last year.Skylar Gee frequently competed in Ohio prior to going full-time with the World of Outlaws, and his experience includes a trio of local victories, with one as recent as last year. Tuesday will mark his fourth Brad Doty Classic appearance.Fans can also expect many Ohio locals that have won at Attica before, like Cap Henry (Bellevue, OH), Bryce Lucius (Findlay, OH), Craig Mintz (Gibsonburg, OH), and many more to be in action, looking to pull off an upset.THE KING’S CROWNS: It’s only fitting that “The King” Steve Kinser owns the record for the most Kings Royal crowns with six, but his mark is within reach this weekend.Donny Schatz is a six-time Kings Royal champion, and all but one have come since joining Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing in 2008. He’s the only driver to ever claim the crown three years in a row (2016-2018), and his most recent came in 2023. The Fargo, ND native came close to equaling Kinser last year in spectacular fashion. He charged from 20th and took the lead with less than 10 laps remaining, but couldn’t hold on and settled for second.Schatz’s Eldora success extends well beyond the Kings Royal. He’s won 19 total races at “The Big E.” Six of his last seven Eldora visits have led to podium finishes.BACK-2-BACK?: There’s a new King ready to defend the throne, and his name is David Gravel.The Watertown, CT native spoiled Schatz’s charge a year ago by passing him back and holding on for his first Kings Royal. Gravel became the crown jewel’s 23rd different winner through 41 runnings and banked $175,000 for his efforts.Entering the week, there’s no reason to think Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports team won’t be in contention again. They’ve already won 10 races this season, and Eldora has become one of Gravel’s best tracks. He’s won four of his last six races at the 1/2 mile, and the other two finishes were fourth and second. Overall, he’s got nine Eldora victories, and six of them have come aboard Tod Quiring’s No. 2 with Ohio’s own Cody Jacobs turning the wrenches. Another crown would put Gravel alongside Donny Schatz as only the second driver to claim back-to-back Kings Royals.CAST OF KINGS: Schatz and Gravel aren’t the only former Kings ready to pursue the crown again.King Tyler XXVII: A last lap pass lifted Tyler Walker to the 2011 Kings Royal victory and the biggest moment of his career. The Los Angeles, CA native recently returned to Sprint Car racing, and Ron Rutherford has announced plans to bring Walker back to Eldora this week.King Kerry XXXI: After multiple close calls and heartbreak, Kerry Madsen finally secured the crown in 2014 with Keneric Racing. This year, the “Madman” will head to Eldora with the Vermeer-Madsen Racing team, and together in 2025, they’ve already picked up a pair of World of Outlaws runner-ups.King Brad XXXVI: Grass Valley, CA’s Brad Sweet could become the fifth three-time winner with a victory on Saturday. He and Kasey Kahne Racing won in 2013, and the duo returned to the throne in 2019 when the grand prize was upped to $175,000.King Kyle XXXVII: Kyle Larson took the Silva Motorsports No. 57 to royalty in 2021with a thrilling charge from ninth. The Elk Grove, CA native could join his brother-in-law, Sweet, as the second Californian with multiple Kings Royals titles.King Tyler XXXVIII: The first World of Outlaws win of Tyler Courtney’s career came in the form of the Kings Royal in 2021. He’ll be aboard the Clauson-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, aiming for another.King Brent XXXIX: Brent Marks made history in 2022 with a lucrative week at Eldora. First, he conquered the Historical Big One on Thursday, and then two days later backed it up with a Kings Royal title. That made the “Myerstown Missile” the first driver in Sprint Car history to pocket a pair of six-figure paydays in the same week. Marks looks to take the crown to Pennsylvanian again this week.NEW ROYALTY: There may be several Kings heading to Eldora in search of sitting atop the throne once more, but there is also a large list of gassers looking to join royalty for the first time.Eldora may be Logan Schuchart’s best track on the circuit, but a Kings Royal is still absent from his résumé. The Hanover, PA native owns six “Big E” victories, including the highest paying race in the sport’s history, the 2023 Eldora Million. His best finish in the crown jewel with Shark Racing is a 2019 runner-up.Carson Macedo has had no problem winning at Eldora in the month of July, but he’s had a little trouble doing so with the crown on the line. All three of his triumphs at the half mile have come during Kings Royal week, just not on the final night. The Jason Johnson Racing driver’s best finale finish is third twice.Just like “The Doty,” the Kings Royal is another important missing piece for Sheldon Haudenschild. His legendary father Jac Haudenschild won it three times. Haudenschild has a pair of Eldora trophies, and he was one spot away from winning one of two Kings Royals in 2021.St. Helena, CA’s Rico Abreu has stood in Eldora Victory Lane on 11 occasions but is yet to sit atop the throne. Four of his Eldora checkered flags have come in World of Outlaws action, including last year’s Knight Before. Abreu narrowly finished second behind Donny Schatz in the 2016 Kings Royal.The list of former Eldora Feature winners that’ll be going after their first Kings Royal doesn’t stop there as Giovanni Scelzi (Fresno, CA), Chris Windom (Canton, IL), Justin Peck (Monrovia, IN), Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow, OK), Aaron Reutzel (Clute, TX), Tim Shaffer (Aliquippa, PA), and more are expected to be in action.THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCEWHEN AND WHERE 
Tuesday, July 15 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH
Friday-Saturday, July 18-19 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OHON THE INTERNET
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1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (5338 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-180 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-212 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-286 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-336 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-438 PTS)
7. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-460 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-636 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-688 PTS)
10. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-728 PTS)NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers): 
10 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Michael Kofoid
5 Wins – Carson Macedo
4 Wins – Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog
1 Win – Christopher Bell, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Brad Sweet, Corey DayFEATURE LAPS LED (24 Drivers):
221 Laps – David Gravel
212 Laps – Michael Kofoid
140 Laps – Carson Macedo
96 Laps – Kyle Larson, Bill Balog
91 Laps – Logan Schuchart
87 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
62 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
52 Laps – Rico Abreu
29 Laps – Anthony Macri
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 WilliamsonSIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (20 Drivers):
11 Quick Times – David Gravel
3 Quick Times – Rico Abreu
2 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, 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 BalogHEAT RACE WINNERS (37 Drivers): 
22 Heat Wins – David Gravel
18 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
13 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
11 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom
5 Heat Wins – Kyle Larson
4 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Anthony Macri, Tyler Courtney, Conner Morrell
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Rico Abreu, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg, Christopher Thram
1 Heat Win – Bryce Lucius, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Donny Schatz, Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Zach Hampton, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Danny Sams III, Jy Corbet, Tim Kaeding, Andy PakeTOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (53 Drivers):
31 Dashes – David Gravel
23 Dashes – Carson Macedo
19 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
15 Dashes – Michael Kofoid, Bill Balog
8 Dashes – Chris Windom
6 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri
5 Dashes – Brian Brown, Garet Williamson, Donny Schatz, Kyle Larson, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
4 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Conner Morrell, Hunter Schuerenberg, Aaron Reutzel, Brad Sweet
3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Danny Sams III, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms
2 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Parker Price-Miller, Christopher Thram, Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, Zach Hampton, Kerry Madsen
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Spencer Bayston, Bryce Lucius, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Ashton Torgerson, Lucas Wolfe, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Preston, Dylan Westbrook, Cory Turner, Cole Duncan, Tim Kaeding, Justin Henderson, Scotty Thiel, Corey DayMICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (25 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Christopher Thram, Ryan Timms, Cole Macedo, Ashton Torgerson,
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, Bill Balog, Mark Dobmeier, Tim Kaeding, Hunter Schuerenberg, Chris Windom, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brad Sweet, Brady Bacon, Landon Crawley, Skylar GeeKSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (22 Drivers): 
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
3 Hard Chargers – Ryan Timms, Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Skylar Gee, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Hard Charger – Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, Michael Kofoid, Lance Dewease, Dylan Westbrook, Kalib Henry, Cap Henry, Jade Hastings, Carson Macedo, Tanner Thorson, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni ScelziPODIUM FINISHES (32 Drivers): 
23 Podiums – David Gravel
16 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
14 Podiums – Carson Macedo
8 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Kyle Larson
7 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Podiums – Bill Balog
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi, Donny Schatz, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Emerson Axsom, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Danny Dietrich, Conner Morrell, Dylan Westbrook, Skylar Gee, Chris Windom, Cole Duncan, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Spencer Bayston, Garet WilliamsonTOP 10 FINISHES (46 Drivers): 
38 Top 10s – David Gravel
33 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
29 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
28 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
26 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
20 Top 10s – Bill Balog
15 Top 10s – Chris Windom
12 Top 10s – Garet Williamson
10 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney
9 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Cole Macedo
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Emerson Axsom, Rico Abreu
6 Top 10s – Ryan Timms
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Skylar Gee
4 Top 10s – Zach Hampton, Kerry Madsen, Tanner Thorson
3 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Conner Morrell, Austin McCarl, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon
2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Danny Dietrich, Corey Day, Tim Kaeding
1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Brian Brown, Chase Dietz, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Jordan Thomas, Dylan Westbrook, Jordan Poirier, Kalib Henry, Cole Duncan, Kelby Watt2025 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)For the complete 2025 schedule, CLICK HERE.ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/what-to-watch-for-all-eyes-on-ohio-for-brad-doty-classic-kings-royal/EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4547770, https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4547729
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Attica%2BRaceway%2BPark, https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Eldora%2BSpeedwayFAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/
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Nick Hoffman Wins Summer Nationals Finale, Jason Feger Clinches Second Overall Title

ORRVILLE, OH — July 13, 2025 — Owning the title as the all-time DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals winner, Nick Hoffman has waited since running Late Models in 2018 to visit Victory Lane for the first time.

On Sunday night, the Mooresville, NC driver took his Tye Twarog Racing machine to the breakthrough win in the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models finale at Wayne County Speedway for redemption after losing the same win last year to a flat tire.

Polesitter Trey Mills, front row starter Jason Feger, and 2024 champion Tyler Erb swapped lanes through slide jobs on the opening three laps, with Feger taking the lead as Erb took second, and Mills in third.

Feger held the No. 1 Rocket Chassis at bay until the first caution flew on Lap 14 for a flat right rear tire on Mills’ No. 14JR while racing against Nick Hoffman in third place.

On the restart, Erb attempted a slide job on Feger, but the Bloomington, IL driver kept the lead as Hoffman drove under Erb around Turns 3-4 to take second while Mark Whitener crossed Erb in Turn 1 by driving to the cushion, then slicing to the bottom to outrun him across the backstretch.

At the front, Feger continued to show the way as Hoffman tried to contend for second place and Zack Mitchell in third.

In the closing 15 laps, Hoffman moved up from the bottom lane and found momentum on the top as he made steady gains in the chase towards Feger.

As Feger suffered from an ailing right rear tire, Hoffman’s NOS Energy Drink No. 9 showed the way around the cushion as Mitchell followed behind.

On Lap 35, Feger’s right rear tire came apart as Hoffman, Mitchell, and Ryan Gustin led the field back to the final restart of the Feature.

Hoffman withstood Mitchell’s final attempts at the lead by keeping his Longhorn Chassis glued to the cushion as the “Thrill from Mooresville” captured his first career Hell Tour win.

“Last year, I came here and did that one start at Wayne County, led and got a flat (tire),” Hoffman said. “I kind of knew what not to do, and that kind of same situation happened tonight, where Feger was out front. He ends up getting that flat, and I inherit the lead. I felt like he was going to be a sitting duck late in that race, and it got to be that point where my stuff was still good at the end.

“It’s kind of a relief off your shoulders because there’s a lot of Modified guys that have won both, but for me being the guy that’s won the most Modified races, I got to get one of these Late Model ones.”

Though Feger ended the night in 15th place, Erb finishing 18th gifted the “High Side Hustler” his second career overall title with the Summer Nationals by 93 points, leaving the Buckeye State finale. 

While Mitchell finished second to Hoffman, he secured the Week 5 points championship after scoring his first three Summer Nationals wins through six career starts.

Up Next: While the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models season has ended, the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals finish the 2025 campaign at Fairbury Speedway for the Prairie Dirt Classic alongside the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models presented by DIRTVision on Friday-Saturday, July 25-26.

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 (40 Laps): 1. 9H-Nick Hoffman[3]; 2. 57M-Zack Mitchell[12]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin[8]; 4. 75-Dillon McCowan[11]; 5. 2-Cody Overton[15]; 6. 157-Mike Marlar[9]; 7. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[16]; 8. 74X-Ethan Dotson[17]; 9. 5-Mark Whitener[5]; 10. 14JR-Trey Mills[1]; 11. 20B-Todd Brennan[13]; 12. 5M-Ryan Markham[21]; 13. 1*-Kyle Moore[7]; 14. 31M-Tyler Millwood[19]; 15. 25F-Jason Feger[2]; 16. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[10]; 17. 14C-Corey Conley[18]; 18. 1-Tyler Erb[4]; 19. 10-Nathan Loney[14]; 20. 14-JR Gentry[6]; 21. 29-Christian Hanger[22]; 22. 17SS-Brenden Smith[23]; 23. 51-Devin Shiels[20]

Tyler Nicely Ends Ohio Weekend With Eighth Summit Modified Nationals Score of 2025

As the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models crowned a new champion at Wayne County Speedway, Tyler Nicely padded his points lead in the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals.

The Owensboro, KY local got his third consecutive win of the season on Sunday night after exemplifying his season of dominance over his UMP Modified competitors as the finale at the Prairie Dirt Classic awaits.

On the opening lap, Nicely split through the middle lane as he, Kyle Moore, and Nate Young made up second and third place.

Nicely controlled the pace by running his No. 25 Elite Chassis to the top of the 3/8-mile track’s cushion while Moore and Young spent time battling in second and third place.

As Michael Altobelli joined the mix in the fight for the podium, the three drivers racing each other helped Nicely widen his lead further as Altobelli’s No. 35 took over second place on Lap 13.

When the final caution flag flew on Lap 19, Blue Grass State native outran the field into Turn 1 as Altobelli threw a final passing attempt at Nicely, but was not close enough to the No. 25 to make the move work in his favor. As a result, Nicely drove to his eighth win of the season, and the 19th in his career with the Summit Modified Nationals.

“I mean the main goal was to come out here and win some races,” Nicely said. “We didn’t plan on running the rest of this deal, but after that first week, we figured we’d give it a shot, and it looks like it all paid off. I think this one just put all the pressure off at the PDC. So, we’ll go back home, see my two kids, freshen this thing up a little bit, and be ready to go at Fairbury.”

Up Next: While the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models season has ended, the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals finish the 2025 campaign at Fairbury Speedway for the Prairie Dirt Classic alongside the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models presented by DIRTVision on Friday-Saturday, July 25-26.

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 (25 Laps): 1. 25-Tyler Nicely[2]; 2. 35-Michael Altobelli[5]; 3. 42-Nate Young[1]; 4. 21D-Kyle Moore[3]; 5. 75-Daniel Adam[6]; 6. 463-Daniel Sanchez[12]; 7. 72-Todd Neiheiser[4]; 8. 1-Vincent DePizzo[7]; 9. 36-Caden Alexander[9]; 10. 23B-Ethan Boomsma[21]; 11. 23Z-Austin Self[14]; 12. 60-Jimmy Humphrey[8]; 13. 12-Kevin Davis[18]; 14. 77J-Jaden Ritchea[17]; 15. 18-Doug Hensel[24]; 16. 22G-Jesse Griffitts[16]; 17. 33-Chaz Dawson Jr[19]; 18. 185-Ron Miller[22]; 19. 29M-Milton Smith[25]; 20. 10-Nathan Loney[15]; 21. 5-Ryan Markham[10]; 22. 09-Dan Price[20]; 23. (DNS) 25B-Greg Belyea; 24. (DNS) 98-Timothy Meine; 25. (DNS) 14-Dalton Lane

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HUGE PRIZE MONEY ON THE LINE FOR NARC SPRINT CARS AT HOWARD KAEDING CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND

(7/14/25 – Andrew Kunas) Watsonville, CA … One of the most special events of the season for the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series is next when it visits Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, this Friday and Saturday (July 18-19), for the 15th Annual Howard Kaeding Classic.

The event honors the patriarch of the famed Kaeding family that includes his Hall of Fame son Brent, and grandsons Bud and Tim. HK, as he was known to his friends, was a champion racer in his own right, most especially at the old San Jose Speedway where he won several championships and at one point famously won 17 consecutive races. The race saluting the “Campbell Comet” was already a staple in the California 410 sprint car schedule, but this year’s event has taken on special meaning with Howard passing away in February at the age of 92.

Before Howard’s passing, it was already announced that this year’s event would be a two-night show. Now in just the last couple of weeks it was announced that Saturday’s purse will see an increase, with the main event paying $10,000 to win ($1,500 to start A), while Friday’s show pays a neat $5,000 ($750 to start A.)  This was made possible by many generous sponsorships from companies with ties to the Kaeding family and the racing community.

WHO TO WATCH

With the added special meaning to the event, not to mention the now five-figure payday on the final night, many of the top drivers on the West Coast will be competing hard for victories.

Reigning “King of the West” Justin Sanders of Aromas won his second Howard Kaeding Classic last year, one of his seven victories on his way to the 2024 NARC title. Sanders has four NARC wins to his credit this season, including a win at Ocean Speedway in May, but is locked in a tight points race atop the standings with former series champion D.J. Netto of Hanford, who is just one point ahead of Sanders. Netto, meanwhile, has never won a Kaeding Classic and would love to add one to his resume.

Of course, no racer out there would love to win this weekend more than brothers Tim and Bud Kaeding, who will be racing with heavy hearts at the race honoring their grandfather. Bud has twice won the HK, picking up wins in 2014 and 2019. Tim picked up his 75th career NARC victory on Saturday at Petaluma Speedway and like his father and grandfather is one of the most accomplished sprint car racers ever from California.  He has never won a Howard Kaeding Classic and Tim no doubt wants to get that first one this Saturday.

Fremont’s Shane Golobic, the 2023 Howard Kaeding Classic winner, is expected to compete, along with 2021 winner Sean Becker or Oroville. Tyler Thompson of Harrisburg, Oregon continues his search for his first NARC win but still sits third in points and leads the NARC Rookie of the Year chase. Fresno’s Caeden Steele, a first-time NARC winner in May, had an impressive run at last Saturday’s Petaluma event and will look to build off of that this weekend.

Other drivers expected to race this weekend include two-time series champ Dominic Scelzi of Fresno, Lemoore’s Gauge Garcia, Billy Aton of Benicia, Fresno’s Mariah Ede, Dominic Gorden of Clovis, and Tucson’s Nick Parker.

The Howard Kaeding Classic was first held in 2011 with Evan Suggs picking up the win. NARC great Jonathan Allard won the next two. Kyle Hirst leads all drivers with three wins in the prestigious event. Colby Copeland and current World of Outlaws standout Buddy Kofoid each have single HK victories as well.

FAN INFO

Ocean Speedway is on the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, located at 2601 E Lake Ave. Friday’s show will have sport mods and hobby stocks in action also. On Saturday, NARC will be joined by the BCRA/WMR midgets, hobby stocks and modifieds.  Qualifying will get underway at 5:30 p.m. with opening ceremonies at approximately 6:00 p.m.  The pit gate opens at 2:00 p.m.

After the races on Friday there will be an “After Party” on the track grounds. There will also be the Howard Kaeding Luncheon on Saturday that will see proceeds benefiting the NARC Benevolent Fund. This is all part of the Howard Kaeding Classic weekend at Ocean Speedway.

This weekend’s races are of the “Cooler Weather Tour,” a stretch of races for NARC all taking place at tracks along the California coast and all expecting to have more comfortable coastal temperatures while the California interior bakes in summer heat. July 26th will see NARC make its annual visit to Santa Maria Speedway, before the series returns to Ocean Speedway on August 2nd for the Johnny Key Classic.

Howard Kaeding Classic – Past Winners
2011 – Evan Suggs
2012 – Jonathan Allard
2013 – Jonathan Allard (2)
2014 – Bud Kaeding
2015 – Kyle Hirst
2016 – Kyle Hirst (2)
2017 – Buddy Kofoid
2018 – Colby Copeland
2019 – Bud Kaeding (2)
2020 – Kyle Hirst (3)
2021 – Sean Becker
2022 – Justin Sanders
2023 – Shane Golobic
2024 – Justin Sanders (2)

The NARC 410 Sprint Car Racing Series is also sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tires and Floracing.com. Associate sponsors include Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Beacon Wealth Strategies, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Bullet Impressions, Jim Allen Promotions, Kimo’s Tropical Car Wash, Mettec Titanium, MyRacePass, Red Rose Transportation, Tarlton & Son, Wedg High Performance Karts, Williams Roofing, and Winters Performance Products.

2025 NARC 410 SPRINT CARS SERIES

(AFTER 16 EVENTS IN 27-RACE SERIES – 7/13/25)

  1. DJ Netto, Hanford – 2029
  2. Justin Sanders, Aromas – 2028
  3. Tyler Thompson, Harrisburg, OR (R) – 2012
  4. Bud Kaeding, Campbell – 2004
  5. Sean Becker, Roseville – 1997
  6. Dominic Gorden, Clovis – 1983
  7. Gauge Garcia, Lemoore – 1959
  8. Mariah Ede, Fresno (R) – 1913
  9. Caeden Steele, Fresno – 1832
  10. Dominic Scelzi, Fresno – 1772
  11. Tanner Holmes, Jacksonville, OR – 1760
  12. Billy Aton, Benicia – 1515
  13. Landon Brooks, Rio Oso – 1478
  14. Max Mittry, Redding – 1437
  15. Nick Parker, Tucson, AX – 1317
  16. Shane Golobic, Fremont – 1260
  17. John Clark, Windsor – 1234
  18. James McFadden, Alice Springs, NT, AUS – 1004
  19. Jess Schlotfeldt, Arlington, WA – 972
  20. Levi Klatt, Langley, BC – 914

Upcoming Events
July 18 – Ocean Speedway – Watsonville, CA (Howard Kaeding Classic – Night 1, $5,000 to win)
July 19 – Ocean Speedway – Watsonville, CA ($10,000 to win Howard Kaeding Classic)
July 26 – Santa Maria Speedway – Nipomo, CA
August 2 – Ocean Speedway – Watsonville, CA (Johnny Key Classic)
August 30 – Calistoga Speedway – Calistoga, CA (Louie Vermeil Classic – Night 1)
August 31 – Calistoga Speedway – Calistoga, CA (Louie Vermeil Classic – Night 2)

NARC 2025 Winners
March 8 – D.J. Netto at Stockton Dirt Track (Salute to Leroy Van Connett)
April 12 – Justin Sanders at Silver Dollar Speedway (Mini Gold Cup)
May 10 – D.J. Netto at Antioch Speedway (Contra Costa County Clash)
May 16 – Justin Sanders at Ocean Speedway
May 17 – Tanner Holmes (Race 1) & Caeden Steele (Race 2) at Thunderbowl Raceway (Morrie Williams Memorial)
May 31 – Dominic Gorden at Placerville Speedway (Dave Bradway Jr Memorial)
June 7 – Justin Sanders at Silver Dollar Speedway (David Tarter Memorial)
June 11 – James McFadden at Southern Oregon Speedway
June 12 – James McFadden at Douglas County Dirt Track
June 13 – Jesse Schlotfeldt at Cottage Grove Speedway
June 14 – James McFadden at Willamette Speedway
June 15 – James McFadden at Grays Harbor Raceway (Timber Cup)
June 19 – Levi Klatt at Skagit Speedway (Super Dirt Cup – Night 1)
June 20 – Justin Sanders at Skagit Speedway (Super Dirt Cup – Night 2)
June 21 – Trey Starks at Skagit Speedway (Super Dirt Cup finale)
July 12 – Tim Kaeding at Petaluma Speedway (Dave Lindt Memorial)

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CORVETTE RACING AT SĀO PAULO: Another TF Corvette Podium

Runner-up LMGT3 finish in Brazil for No. 81 Z06 GT3.R as both Corvettes take points SĀO PAULO, Brazil (July 13, 2025) – TF Sport’s Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R program continued its strong momentum Sunday with a runner-up LMGT3 class finish for the No. 81 Corvette of Charlie Eastwood, Rui Andrade and Tom Van Rompuy at the Six Hours of Sāo Paulo.
The result was the best of the FIA World Endurance Championship season for the trio and its second straight podium following a third-place finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Eastwood and Andrade also were part of TF Sport’s winning lineup a week prior at Imola with its European Le Mans Series Corvette program.
The finish Sunday for the No. 81 Corvette also elevated the three drivers and its squad from sixth to fifth in the LMGT3 Drivers and Teams standings after five of eight races.
As it has for a majority of the season, the No. 81 Corvette crew ran a faultless race with both Van Rompuy and Andrade moving up through the order with strong driving in a pair of double-stints and Eastwood driving the final 2.5 hours to the finish.
Both TF Sport Corvettes finished in the points for the second consecutive race and third time this year. Despite some early misfortunes, the No. 33 Corvette Z06 GT3.R trio of Daniel Juncadella, Jonny Edgar and Ben Keating placed seventh in class to remain third in the championship standings.
A winner to start the season in Qatar, the No. 33 Corvette squad lost track position early through on-track contact and subsequent penalties, which forced the engineering team to move to an alternate driver rotation.
That resulted in Keating and Juncadella splitting the first two-thirds of the race and leaving it to Edgar to heroically bring home the No. 33 Corvette in the points.  
TF Sport and its Corvettes next will race at the FIA WEC’s lone North American race September 5-7 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
TF SPORT POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTESCHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN LMGT3: “Another great result today with P2. As we’ve seen many times this year, TF Sport executed a really solid race – great strategy, no mistakes, no penalties, which I feel today there were more penalties than most WEC races, and we just were able to capitalize on that to get a great P2. I definitely feel like some momentum is behind me now. I had a tough sort of 18-month start to this journey but with now three podiums in a row with TF between Le Mans, Imola in ELMS and here, I’ve no doubt that we can continue to get podiums at every event to close out the year. So we need to look forward… first to have a nice break over the summer before a very busy late August into September. But I’ve no doubt we can get podiums and race wins every race to the end of the year and hopefully go into both Bahrain and Portimão, giving ourselves a chance at those championships.”
RUI ANDRADE, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN LMGT3: “Another podium for the 81 crew and a third in a row for myself and Charlie. Great teamwork by the entire team to move us up the field after a difficult qualifying. And then a great final stint by Charlie to make the overtake which put us P2 at the flag. I’m super happy with this positive momentum and looking forward now to some rest during the summer break after some intense weeks of racing.”
DANIEL JUNCADELLA, NO. 33 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SEVENTH IN LMGT3: “It was a disappointing day. Three penalties that lost us around 55 seconds. So yeah, it’s a big deal. But I did enjoy the alternate strategy. I think it paid off very nicely in terms of track position to switch to myself after Ben’s first stint and then also after his second stint. I think that was very cool and I got to overtake a couple of cars. So that was nice. And then Jonny at the end, I think he did a great job. He was defending against the McLaren, which was clearly faster and he did really well. He also overtook the BMW so it was just perfect execution from him. Unfortunately there were still the penalties… things that happen. I think Ben didn’t have the best of days but we live and learn and hopefully get better for the next one.”
JONNY EDGAR, NO. 33 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SEVENTH IN LMGT3: “It was a tough day for us with some penalties that hurt our race. But the car felt great to drive and I am happy we still scored some points for the championship. The end for me was very tough on very old tires trying to defend from cars on newer ones. So I was happy to be able to hold the McLaren behind at the end. The whole team did a great job all weekend like they always do. We will take these points and move to COTA and try to move back up in the championship.”
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CORVETTE RACING AT SĀO PAULO: Another TF Corvette PODIUM

Runner-up LMGT3 finish in Brazil for No. 81 Z06 GT3.R as both Corvettes take points SĀO PAULO, Brazil (July 13, 2025) – TF Sport’s Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R program continued its strong momentum Sunday with a runner-up LMGT3 class finish for the No. 81 Corvette of Charlie Eastwood, Rui Andrade and Tom Van Rompuy at the Six Hours of Sāo Paulo.
The result was the best of the FIA World Endurance Championship season for the trio and its second straight podium following a third-place finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Eastwood and Andrade also were part of TF Sport’s winning lineup a week prior at Imola with its European Le Mans Series Corvette program.
The finish Sunday for the No. 81 Corvette also elevated the three drivers and its squad from sixth to fifth in the LMGT3 Drivers and Teams standings after five of eight races.
As it has for a majority of the season, the No. 81 Corvette crew ran a faultless race with both Van Rompuy and Andrade moving up through the order with strong driving in a pair of double-stints and Eastwood driving the final 2.5 hours to the finish.
Both TF Sport Corvettes finished in the points for the second consecutive race and third time this year. Despite some early misfortunes, the No. 33 Corvette Z06 GT3.R trio of Daniel Juncadella, Jonny Edgar and Ben Keating placed seventh in class to remain third in the championship standings.
A winner to start the season in Qatar, the No. 33 Corvette squad lost track position early through on-track contact and subsequent penalties, which forced the engineering team to move to an alternate driver rotation.
That resulted in Keating and Juncadella splitting the first two-thirds of the race and leaving it to Edgar to heroically bring home the No. 33 Corvette in the points.  
TF Sport and its Corvettes next will race at the FIA WEC’s lone North American race September 5-7 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
TF SPORT POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTESCHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN LMGT3: “Another great result today with P2. As we’ve seen many times this year, TF Sport executed a really solid race – great strategy, no mistakes, no penalties, which I feel today there were more penalties than most WEC races, and we just were able to capitalize on that to get a great P2. I definitely feel like some momentum is behind me now. I had a tough sort of 18-month start to this journey but with now three podiums in a row with TF between Le Mans, Imola in ELMS and here, I’ve no doubt that we can continue to get podiums at every event to close out the year. So we need to look forward… first to have a nice break over the summer before a very busy late August into September. But I’ve no doubt we can get podiums and race wins every race to the end of the year and hopefully go into both Bahrain and Portimão, giving ourselves a chance at those championships.”
RUI ANDRADE, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN LMGT3: “Another podium for the 81 crew and a third in a row for myself and Charlie. Great teamwork by the entire team to move us up the field after a difficult qualifying. And then a great final stint by Charlie to make the overtake which put us P2 at the flag. I’m super happy with this positive momentum and looking forward now to some rest during the summer break after some intense weeks of racing.”
DANIEL JUNCADELLA, NO. 33 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SEVENTH IN LMGT3: “It was a disappointing day. Three penalties that lost us around 55 seconds. So yeah, it’s a big deal. But I did enjoy the alternate strategy. I think it paid off very nicely in terms of track position to switch to myself after Ben’s first stint and then also after his second stint. I think that was very cool and I got to overtake a couple of cars. So that was nice. And then Jonny at the end, I think he did a great job. He was defending against the McLaren, which was clearly faster and he did really well. He also overtook the BMW so it was just perfect execution from him. Unfortunately there were still the penalties… things that happen. I think Ben didn’t have the best of days but we live and learn and hopefully get better for the next one.”
JONNY EDGAR, NO. 33 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SEVENTH IN LMGT3: “It was a tough day for us with some penalties that hurt our race. But the car felt great to drive and I am happy we still scored some points for the championship. The end for me was very tough on very old tires trying to defend from cars on newer ones. So I was happy to be able to hold the McLaren behind at the end. The whole team did a great job all weekend like they always do. We will take these points and move to COTA and try to move back up in the championship.”
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CORVETTE RACING AT CTMP: Runner-Up for No. 4 PMM Corvette

Luck goes the way of Milner, Catsburg for second place in GTD PRO BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (July 13, 2025) – Tommy Milner, Nicky Catsburg and the No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R team gambled and won on strategy Sunday on the way to a second-place GTD PRO finish in the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
A call for a top-off of fuel under yellow by the Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports engineering team with nearly 80 minutes to go reversed the fortunes for the Milner, Catsburg and the No. 4 Corvette, which lost time earlier in the pits and ran as far down as ninth in class. Two additional full-course yellow periods over the final 30 minutes – including one with 15 minutes left that ended the race – allowed Catsburg to hold position and put himself and Milner on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship podium for the first time this year. The result solidified Chevrolet’s lead in the GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship with four races left in the season. Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims also retained their Drivers Championship lead with a fourth-place finish in the No. 3 Corvette. The duo ran a more traditional strategy and looked likely to make the podium for the fifth time this season, thanks to a fuel advantage over two of the cars ahead of it when the final yellows flew. In GTD, Alec Udell and Robert Wickens posted the best finish of the season for the DXDT Racing No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R effort. Wickens, racing a Corvette at CTMP for the first time, started third and drove the first 45 minutes before giving way to Udell to go the rest of the way. The pair was in the same position as the No. 3 Corvette and likely would have made the GTD podium without the late yellows due to the team’s fuel strategy. Matt Bell and Orey Fidani placed ninth in GTD with AWA’s No. 13 Corvette in the team’s home race. The team fought back from a lap down and likewise had its progress halted by the final two yellows. The next race for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R program in IMSA is August 1-3 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTESTOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN GTD PRO: “That’s the name of the game sometimes. We for sure didn’t have the car we hoped for or wanted today. It was hard to drive. We took a risk and made a stretch call there that worked out in our favor. In talking to the guys on the pit stand, this is a place where you don’t have little moments; you have big ones. So the chance of a yellow I thought was pretty good so I was pretty happy with our decision. It played into our hands exactly as we needed it to. We’ve had some bad luck throughout the year, so we’ll take some good luck today.”
NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN GTD PRO: “It’s very nice to finish on the podium. It’s our first of the year, and it’s great to do it at the Chevrolet Grand Prix. But we do have a lot of work to do. We got a little bit lucky today. We need to figure out where things keep going wrong for us in the pitlane and figure out how to get the Corvette in a bit better window. We have work left but the guys worked really hard. We did a really good job in terms of Manufacturers points. The points for the 3 car guys today was good for their championship, too. So all good.”
ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD PRO: “It was super difficult strategy-wise to know what to do. You would do whatever you had to do and it obviously went the other way for us. In a way, I’m happy that we did our race. Without the last yellow, everyone ahead of us was tight (on fuel) so it was going to be another fight with the 77. The 4 car made that gamble on fuel and obviously it paid out. For all the loss we got for running the regular strategy, at least the 4 team got the most out of it. They had issues on their first two stops so that put them on the back foot but for once it worked. Great Manufacturer points for Chevrolet. It’s good that either the 3 or 4 Corvette is on the podium in any race. That’s what we need to achieve. Let’s see if at the next races we can get them both up there. But today I’m happy for Corvette Racing overall and we’ll move ahead for the next one.”
ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD PRO: “It honestly wasn’t one of my most comfortable races for whatever reason. I made a bad call on the last restart; I got checked up by the Ford in front of me which compromised me but then made the wrong call going into Turn One with the Lambo on the inside. I tried to fight him, and if he didn’t back out then I was going to come off second-best by a long way. That happens. It’s really, really frustrating from my side to make that situation happen. I could have sucked it up and lost just one place. The team did a great job to get us back into the mix on strategy. I don’t know how it panned out on strategy. We initiated the strategy call and were proactive to get us back into the race, which was great. On the final restart I got back past the Lambo to reverse the situation from earlier. It was another crazy restart and I don’t know what happened. Thanks to the Pratt Miller team for getting our Corvette back nearer to the front. Huge congrats to the 4 car guys. They’ve had some tough races so it’s nice that they get a result.”
ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD: “Overall, a pretty good day for us at DXDT Racing. Gutted we didn’t make it on the podium, but I thought as a team we executed a near flawless race. So to come away with a top-five finish, first one of the year for me in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and my first top-five with Corvette, I think we can hold our heads high. And I think we have a lot of momentum moving forward to my next race in Road America in a couple weeks time.”The Corvette Z06 GT3.R was amazing to drive at my home race. Sometimes I’m still having to pinch myself that I got to have such a cool experience. So all in all, thank you to all the fans who came out and supported us over the weekend, bared the weather, and we ended up getting a perfect sunny day in the end. So all in all, a great day.”
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Van Gisbergen Dominates at Sonoma Raceway; Drives Chevrolet to Three-Straight Road Course Triumphs

NASCAR CUP SERIES SONOMA RACEWAY TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE REPORT JULY 13, 2025

 
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·        Chevrolet’s road course streak continued during NASCAR’s annual trip out west to Sonoma Raceway. In yet another dominating display on left- and right-hand turns, Shane van Gisbergen piloted his No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet to back-to-back trips to victory lane – taking the checkered flag in the  Toyota / Save Mart 350 to become the series’ fourth three-time winner in NASCAR’s top division this season.  
·        With fellow Team Chevy driver, Connor Zilisch, picking up the win in yesterday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, Chevrolet now owns three-straight doubleheader weekend sweeps on road courses in NASCAR’s top-two divisions – dating back to Shane van Gisbergen (NCS) and Daniel Suarez’s (NXS) triumphs in Mexico City.  
·        For the second consecutive weekend, Trackhouse Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen led the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag from the pole position. The road course ace set sail on the opening lap in his No. 88 Chevrolet – building an early two-second margin by the halfway point of the opening stage. Van Gisbergen was one of the handful of lead pack drivers fighting left-rear grip in the closing laps of the stage. With pit strategy coming into play, crew chief Stephen Doran made the call to flip the stage – bringing his driver to pit road with three laps to go for the team’s first scheduled stop. Van Gisbergen ultimately cycled back up to the second position to take the first green-white checkered flag.
 ·        With an all-Chevrolet front-row for the start of Stage Two, Van Gisbergen regained the top position and paced the field throughout the stage – only giving up the lead to flip the stage on pit strategy. But the 36-year-old New Zealand still managed to power his Trackhouse Racing-prepared Chevrolet back to the lead to conclude a Team Chevy stage win sweep at the Northern California circuit.
 ·        With a 55-lap run on deck for the final stage of the race, Van Gisbergen lined up on the front-row once again and settled back into the top position. Continuing to put his road course skills on full display, Van Gisbergen went on to bring his laps led tally to 97 on the day en route to his third victory of the season.
TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL TOP-10 RESULTS: POS.     DRIVER1st – Shane van Gisbergen3rd – Chase Elliott4th – Michael McDowell8th – William Byron10th – Kyle Busch

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 20 NASCAR Cup Series races complete: 

Wins: 9Poles: 10Top-Fives: 40Top 10s: 81Stage Wins: 19
UP NEXT: The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season continues at Dover Motor Speedway with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 on Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. ET. Live coverage can be found on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Post-Race Driver Quotes: Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletFinished: 21st“It was a hard battle for the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops / Winchester Chevrolet team. We didn’t really have a lot of speed this weekend, but we did make it better. We made some adjustments mid-race, and then those cautions came out. I had to go through the grass and lost around 15 spots. We got a couple back there at the end, but it’s not what we wanted. We’ll keep digging. We’ve had some good Chevrolet’s the last couple of weekends. Unfortunately, this week, we weren’t as good as we’ve been, but we’ll get better.”   Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletFinished: 10th“We had to come from behind all day with our zone Chevrolet. On the initial start, our car had no drive or rear lateral any direction. After falling to the back, Randall (Burnett) and the guys made the call for major chassis adjustments to get the rears working. Those adjustments definitely helped, just wished I could have had that same adjustment again without giving up the track position. We kept working on the balance and in Stage 3, the car was the best it had been. It was simply avoiding wrecks at the end. Proud of the No. 8 team for pushing through and getting a top-10 finish.”    Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletFinished: 3rd“I’m not sure if there was dirt across the track or what, but it happened a couple of times throughout the day. I was obviously pushing really hard. I just got sliding and ran out of road, but I don’t know that it would have been enough anyways, to be honest. I wasn’t near as good that run than the run before. I’m not really sure why that was, but the call by Alan (Gustafson, crew chief) was great. It was nice to be on offense and give ourselves a shot. I wish I could have made it happen there. I was trying, but I just couldn’t get going like we needed to there at the end. We had a really fast No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet all day. I thought we were really solid. We probably needed a little bit more to get Shane (Van Gisbergen) and Chase (Briscoe).”    Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletFinished: 17th“It was a rough couple of laps there. Alex (Bowman) and I race really clean. I told him – man, if it wasn’t for the million dollars, I probably wouldn’t have done that, but I had to. It’s been an incredible run for this No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet team. We’ve worked so hard for this opportunity. I can’t thank Matt Kaulig, Chris Rice, Ty Norris and Kaulig Racing for giving me the opportunity to shine again. I’ve worked so hard to get here and I’m just grateful. All of our partners that are on board, this has just been so much fun. We’re going to give it all we’ve got at Dover; put pressure on the guys. I think you’ve seen through this that our team doesn’t quit. I saw the No. 48 there at the end, and I knew it was our opportunity to race hard and go get him. Just proud of this team’s effort.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletFinished: 4th“We needed a little bit more pace out of our No. 71 Gainbridge Chevrolet. We had Project Zin on the car today, which was really cool. Qualifying really hurt us. I think we had decent pace, but we weren’t fast enough to get around the good cars. We got off strategy there, and that didn’t work. Thankfully, we caught a caution and we were able to tires on our Chevrolet and fight our way back. We salvaged a top-five day, but that’s not what we need. We all know what we need to do, and we just weren’t quite good enough to do it today. But this is part of the process. You have good weeks and bad weeks. Last weekend (at Chicago), we had a car that could win. Today, we were a little off. We’ll keep building on it.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletFinished: 1st“This is amazing. This is why we go racing. I had a great time. It’s awesome to have Red Bull on the car this weekend. Trackhouse Racing gave me a great Chevrolet again. What a great couple of weeks! Just to execute, make no mistakes, have great pit stops, great strategy and be able to hold them off there at the end – it’s incredible. Chase (Briscoe) was driving really well. We had a lot of fun there.”  How much have you worked on restarts because you were flawless there with the multiple restarts at the end? “Yeah, on the last restart, I thought he (Chase Briscoe) jumped a little bit. I was just trying to do what I could to get in position in turn two. That last one, I had to give him a bit of rub, but that was it. I’m just over the moon.” You have three wins this season. Is that beyond your dreams?“I don’t dream about that stuff.. that’s why we work hard – to repay and reward everyone that helps make this happen. It was a tough start to the season, but we’re getting better and better. To win three NASCAR Cup Series races is unbelievable.”
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CORVETTE RACING AT CTMP: Runner-Up for No. 4 PMM Corvette

Luck goes the way of Milner, Catsburg for second place in GTD PRO BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (July 13, 2025) – Tommy Milner, Nicky Catsburg and the No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R team gambled and won on strategy Sunday on the way to a second-place GTD PRO finish in the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
A call for a top-off of fuel under yellow by the Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports engineering team with nearly 80 minutes to go reversed the fortunes for the Milner, Catsburg and the No. 4 Corvette, which lost time earlier in the pits and ran as far down as ninth in class. Two additional full-course yellow periods over the final 30 minutes – including one with 15 minutes left that ended the race – allowed Catsburg to hold position and put himself and Milner on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship podium for the first time this year. The result solidified Chevrolet’s lead in the GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship with four races left in the season. Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims also retained their Drivers Championship lead with a fourth-place finish in the No. 3 Corvette. The duo ran a more traditional strategy and looked likely to make the podium for the fifth time this season, thanks to a fuel advantage over two of the cars ahead of it when the final yellows flew. In GTD, Alec Udell and Robert Wickens posted the best finish of the season for the DXDT Racing No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R effort. Wickens, racing a Corvette at CTMP for the first time, started third and drove the first 45 minutes before giving way to Udell to go the rest of the way. The pair was in the same position as the No. 3 Corvette and likely would have made the GTD podium without the late yellows due to the team’s fuel strategy. Matt Bell and Orey Fidani placed 11th in GTD with AWA’s No. 13 Corvette in the team’s home race. The team fought back from a lap down and likewise had its progress halted by the final two yellows. The next race for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R program in IMSA is August 1-3 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTESTOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN GTD PRO: “That’s the name of the game sometimes. We for sure didn’t have the car we hoped for or wanted today. It was hard to drive. We took a risk and made a stretch call there that worked out in our favor. In talking to the guys on the pit stand, this is a place where you don’t have little moments; you have big ones. So the chance of a yellow I thought was pretty good so I was pretty happy with our decision. It played into our hands exactly as we needed it to. We’ve had some bad luck throughout the year, so we’ll take some good luck today.”
NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED SECOND IN GTD PRO: “It’s very nice to finish on the podium. It’s our first of the year, and it’s great to do it at the Chevrolet Grand Prix. But we do have a lot of work to do. We got a little bit lucky today. We need to figure out where things keep going wrong for us in the pitlane and figure out how to get the Corvette in a bit better window. We have work left but the guys worked really hard. We did a really good job in terms of Manufacturers points. The points for the 3 car guys today was good for their championship, too. So all good.”
ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD PRO: “It was super difficult strategy-wise to know what to do. You would do whatever you had to do and it obviously went the other way for us. In a way, I’m happy that we did our race. Without the last yellow, everyone ahead of us was tight (on fuel) so it was going to be another fight with the 77. The 4 car made that gamble on fuel and obviously it paid out. For all the loss we got for running the regular strategy, at least the 4 team got the most out of it. They had issues on their first two stops so that put them on the back foot but for once it worked. Great Manufacturer points for Chevrolet. It’s good that either the 3 or 4 Corvette is on the podium in any race. That’s what we need to achieve. Let’s see if at the next races we can get them both up there. But today I’m happy for Corvette Racing overall and we’ll move ahead for the next one.”
ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD PRO: “It honestly wasn’t one of my most comfortable races for whatever reason. I made a bad call on the last restart; I got checked up by the Ford in front of me which compromised me but then made the wrong call going into Turn One with the Lambo on the inside. I tried to fight him, and if he didn’t back out then I was going to come off second-best by a long way. That happens. It’s really, really frustrating from my side to make that situation happen. I could have sucked it up and lost just one place. The team did a great job to get us back into the mix on strategy. I don’t know how it panned out on strategy. We initiated the strategy call and were proactive to get us back into the race, which was great. On the final restart I got back past the Lambo to reverse the situation from earlier. It was another crazy restart and I don’t know what happened. Thanks to the Pratt Miller team for getting our Corvette back nearer to the front. Huge congrats to the 4 car guys. They’ve had some tough races so it’s nice that they get a result.”
ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – FINISHED FOURTH IN GTD: “Overall, a pretty good day for us at DXDT Racing. Gutted we didn’t make it on the podium, but I thought as a team we executed a near flawless race. So to come away with a top-five finish, first one of the year for me in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and my first top-five with Corvette, I think we can hold our heads high. And I think we have a lot of momentum moving forward to my next race in Road America in a couple weeks time.”The Corvette Z06 GT3.R was amazing to drive at my home race. Sometimes I’m still having to pinch myself that I got to have such a cool experience. So all in all, thank you to all the fans who came out and supported us over the weekend, bared the weather, and we ended up getting a perfect sunny day in the end. So all in all, a great day.”
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Honda sweeps Iowa Race 2 podium

July 13, 2025

  • Alex Palou leads Honda podium sweep in Farm to Finish 275 at Iowa Speedway
  • Palou’s Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, Scott Dixon, finishes second
  • Marcus Armstrong rounds out the all-Honda podium in his Meyer Shank Racing machine

NEWTON, IA – Honda scored their first podium sweep of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season and 11th win in 12 races with championship leader Alex Palou taking the victory from pole in the Farm to Finish 275 at Iowa Speedway—the second race of Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend.

The win is Palou’s seventh victory of 2025, meaning the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing driver has scored victory on all four of the primary circuit types IndyCar races on this season—street circuits (St. Pete), road courses (Thermal, Barber, Indy GP, Road America), speedways (Indianapolis 500), and today’s victory on the short oval at Iowa, his first-career short oval win.

The result extends Palou’s championship lead to 129 points over second place, 515-386.

Scott Dixon made it a Chip Ganassi Racing 1-2. A string of good finishes, including the win the last time out at Mid-Ohio and today’s second place in Iowa has moved Dixon from fifth in the championship standings to third in just two weekends.

Meyer Shank Racing’s Marcus Armstrong rounded out the Honda podium sweep, scoring his first podium since joining the MSR team in 2025.

Armstrong’s Meyer Shank Racing teammate, Felix Rosenqvist finished seventh after starting on the front row, and the Dale Coyne Racing duo of Jacob Abel and Rinus VeeKay drove from the back of the field to finish 11th and 12th respectively. The P11 result is a career-best finish for Abel in his rookie campaign in IndyCar.

Honda has won all but one race in 2025, taking the first 10 races in a row in addition to today’s podium lockout. Honda leads Chevrolet by 208 points, 1147-939.

Farm to Finish 275 Honda Race Results

  •  1st Alex Palou  
  •  2nd Scott Dixon   
  • 3rd Marcus Armstrong  
  • 7th Felix Rosenqvist  
  • 11th Jacob Abel-R    
  • 12th Rinus VeeKay  
  • 13th Kyffin Simpson   
  • 14th Louis Foster-R  
  • 18th Kyle Kirkwood
  • 19th Graham Rahal 
  • 20th Colton Herta   
  • 22nd Marcus Ericsson
  • 25th Devlin DeFrancesco 

Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
Meyer Shank Racing Honda
Meyer Shank Racing Honda
Dale Coyne Racing Honda
Dale Coyne Racing Honda
Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
Andretti Global Honda
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
Andretti Global Honda – Not running, contact
Andretti Global Honda – Not running, contactRahal Letterman Lanigan Honda – Not running, contact

R – Rookie

Quotes

Alex Palou (#10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) finished first: “Number one! First win on a short oval. And it was just an amazing day for us, starting on pole, leading a lot of laps. And it’s huge that it’s the first time in the year that we got a 1-2-3 for Honda. It’s amazing to get that 1-2 for the team, 1-2-3 for Honda. We had all the power we needed today. We got a little help by the last yellow there, but we were already running third. But it’s been an amazing weekend here for us and I cannot wait for the next one.”

Scott Dixon (#9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) finished second: “It was a great day. Ours was a little difficult, we kind of threw the kitchen sink at it to start with. Yesterday, on the high line, we weren’t super happy, so we used it as a bit of a test session to get everything dialed in. Today, of course with Honda and HRC, the fuel mileage was crazy good and we could dictate what we wanted to do with strategy. It’s always nice to have those options in your back pocket. It worked out well for us! Congrats to Alex and congrats to Honda!”  

Marcus Armstrong (#66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda) finished third: “I’m happy about that one! We’ve been saving fuel for two days now and we finally caught the yellow there at the end. Good to follow the two Honda boys home there as well—Alex and Scott. We’re just gaining momentum and I’m really happy with how our #66 crew was on pit lane today.”

Kelvin Fu (Vice President, Honda Racing Corporation USA): “Amazing Honda sweep here in Iowa. This is our first win here since 2018, and we’ve worked hard on our short oval package to get back in victory lane. Credit to everybody at HRC for not giving up and pushing through. Today was a combination of great driving, great strategy and great fuel economy to get us this result. Congrats to Alex on continuing an amazing season, and to Scott and Marcus for incredible results today.”

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The NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads north of border for the Ontario Honda Dealers Honda Indy 200 on the streets of Toronto July 18-20.

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Cadillac at São Paulo: Historic victory

Nos. 12, 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.Rs finish 1st and 2nd in WEC raceSAO PAULO, Brazil (July 13, 2025) – A month ago, it was pole at Le Mans. Today, it’s victory at Sāo Paulo.
The milestones are historic firsts and statements of first-year Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA’s arrival among the Hypercar elite programs in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
The No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R driven by Alex Lynn, Norman Nato and Will Stevens took the checkered flag of the Rolex 6 Hours of Sāo Paulo with the sister No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R driven by Earl Bamber, Sebastien Bourdais and Jenson Button following in second place for another first in program and WEC history – the first 1-2 by a U.S. manufacturer in the LMP1/Hypercar class.
“Congratulations to the Cadillac Racing team and the No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R on their victory in the Rolex 6 Hours of Sāo Paulo. Every member of the team can be very proud of their efforts on preparing the racecar for success, from both a technology and durability standpoint,” said John Roth, vice president, Global Cadillac.
The breakthrough result on the 4.409 km (2.677-mile), 15-turn Autódromo José Carlos Pace – commonly known as Interlagos – s Cadillac Racing’s 32nd victory in the WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship since joining prototype competition in 2017. Cadillac Racing has 235 podiums (IMSA/WEC) and 32 poles in that span.In its third season of WEC Hypercar competition, Cadillac Racing’s previous best result was third in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023 with Lynn, Bamber and Richard Westbrook sharing the driving duties. JOTA Sport, in its first season as a factory program and celebrating its silver anniversary in motorsports, previously won at Spa-Francorchamps in 2024 with another manufacturer. It was a dominating performance by the twin hybrid Cadillacs and their respective crews, including Stevens setting the fastest lap of the race (1:24.498) on Lap 3. Lynn started on pole in the 18-car Hypercar field for the second consecutive race, with the top spot at Circuit de la Sarthe in June another first for Cadillac and the first for a U.S. brand since 1967. Bourdais had qualified second in Hyperpole – only 0.100 of a second arrears – but was docked on spot on the starting grid because of a stewards’ decision for impeding another car in the 12-minute qualifying session.
After relinquishing the point on the first lap, the Nos. 12 and 38 rose to the fore late in the first hour and ran 1-2 for extended periods throughout the race – most importantly at the finish. Following its final pit stop for four tires and energy, the No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA traded spots with the front-running sister car when it pitted on Lap 206 with 52 minutes left. The No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R returned to second a lap later when the No. 6 Porsche 963 came down pit lane.
Combined, the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA entries led 165 of 242 laps.
Cadillc Hertz Team JOTA is back in action Sept. 5-7 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, where Lynn and Bamber drove to a fourth-place finish in 2024.
Cadillac total victories in all classes/series: 71Cadillac victories in IMSA since 2017: 31Cadillac victories in WEC since 2023: 1Cadillac total podiums in all classes/series: 235  IMSA GTP (17)  IMSA DPi (84)  FIA WEC (3)  World Challenge (126)  American Le Mans Series (5)Prototype poles since 2017: 3229 (IMSA)3 (WEC)
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What they’re saying
Keely Bosn, Cadillac Racing program manager: “Today, Cadillac showed real grit and pace. Securing a 1‑2 finish at Interlagos is a statement. The No. 12 led the way, with the No. 38 right behind, proving the strength of our team and cars. This kind of consistency only comes from world-class engineering and well-executed strategies. It wasn’t just a win on the track — it was a win in the garage, in the data room, and in every detail of our race prep this season. A magnificent day for Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA in Brazil.”
Sam Hignett, co-founder and director: “It’s a fantastic start. Five races in, to have a first and second in the Brazil WEC six hours is great. It’s very important that we acknowledge, you know, there are six guys driving cars, did an amazing job. The team on the ground here did an amazing job. But there’s hundreds of people behind the scenes at JOTA, at GM, Cadillac, Dallara. All this credit needs to go to them as well, because without them we wouldn’t be where we are today. The Spa victory is special because it was our first win. We had a huge dose of luck, which enabled the win at Spa. This, we genuinely won on pace. To not only win it, but finish second as well, it was fantastic.”
David Clark, co-founder and director: “After an incredible qualifying in Le mans with a historic front row lockout and very convincing qualifying yesterday in Brazil, the 1-2 finish today in Sao Paulo is absolute testimony to the phenomenal teamwork of everyone at Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA. Sam and I could not be prouder of every single individual who has contributed to this breathtaking performance. Without doubt, our huge gratitude goes to General Motors, Cadillac for their trust in us. And a special thank you to our partners at Knighthead, Hertz, Mobil 1, and the whole JOTA family. Their passion and belief in us has been rewarded today. To be the first team to win with two manufacturers in a little over a year is also a huge honor and a clear indicator that we’re getting something very right. It genuinely doesn’t get any better than this.”
No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R
Alex Lynn: “Honestly, this is now year number three of me racing this car and year number four of driving it. And, personally, it’s a huge sense of satisfaction. You know, it’s been a huge journey with Cadillac and to finally win a race of the WEC Championship is special. It’s been a lot of hours driving the car and a lot of hours working on it and it means everything.”
Norman Nato:  It’s honestly quite impressive, like the progress we’re doing. Since Imola, we keep improving. Fourth at Le Mans was good; obviously, we want more. Le Mans was already quite a strong performance for such a new team that we are in today. One, two, with the two Cadillacs and first win for myself as well. Cadillac and JOTA have been working on this car for already some years and for everyone involved in this; to have this kind of moment today is special It’s just the beginning. We’re going to keep pushing, but big thanks for everyone. We’re going to enjoy this one.”
Will Stevens: “Honestly, it’s just amazing for everyone in this program. Obviously, to get Cadillac’s first win for us in the 12 car is pretty special. But, obviously, for us as JOTA as well and carrying on the tradition of getting wins every year, I think super special. So, this is only the beginning of a long program we have together. A goal for this year was to obviously make sure we win a race, but we have even bigger aspirations to keep on winning races and tick off the big boxes that we want to take in this program. So very special.”
No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R
Earl Bamber: “I think for the program, what everyone’s worked for, since the very beginning in 2022, and what is it, now to get our first one-two in the WEC – and a first for Cadillac — and so it’s a proud moment for everyone. We’ve had a tough season on the 38 car, so to get second place is great and it’s amazing job by the 12 guys.”
Sebastien Bourdais: “Just really happy for the boys, for the team, for Hertz and obviously for Cadillac and everybody involved because it’s been a lot of work and it’s the first time that we kind of came together in the race. It’s definitely a good feeling. Earl did an amazing job and then Jensen did as well. And then, when I got in the car, I really got into a really, really poor sequence of traffic and lapped cars and it was really difficult. I think I really hurt the tires just in dirty air in general, and then I really struggled to get into a rhythm. It was a really hard battle, but we got it done and got our first podium.” 
Jenson Button: “It’s been a very emotional year in terms of a roller coaster, but to finally get a one-two for this amazing team is special. Really proud of everyone. They’ve worked so hard. The partnership between JOTA and Cadillac just shows how we’ve gelled and we’re one big family. Well done to the 12 car for the win … untouchable. But I enjoyed it out there. The car worked really well and it’s the best cars I’ve had all year. So, long may it continue and congratulations to Cadillac and Hertz Team JOTA.”
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Kosiski Family 53 Boasts $25,053 on Tuesday at Shelby County

BATAVIA, Ohio (July 13, 2025) – Shelby County Speedway once again honors the Kosiski family with the 2nd Annual Kosiski Family 53 on Tuesday, July 15. The event will feature a big purse increase in 2025, with a $25,053 winner’s share. A full schedule of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains is planned, leading up to the 53-lap main event. The IMCA Late Models will join the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. The pit gate at Shelby County Speedway will open at 4:00 PM. The general admission gate will open at 4:30 PM. Hot Laps begin at 6:30 PM. Shelby County Speedway is a 1/3-mile oval located on the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Harlan, Iowa. To find more information about Shelby County Speedway or purchase tickets in advance, visit www.racescs.com. Jonathan Davenport now holds a 30-point advantage over Ricky Thornton Jr. in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP standings. Hudson O’Neal has moved to third, followed by Devin Moran and Garrett Alberson, completing the top five. Donald McIntosh leads the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year chase by 50 points over Daniel Hilsabeck. Dan Ebert is third. 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 Purse:1. $25,053, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,853 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4
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NO. 75! TIM KAEDING BAGS NARC DAVE LINDT MEMORIAL AT PETALUMA

7/12/25 – Andrew Kunas) Petaluma, CA … Tim Kaeding still knows how to win races. The former NARC champion and future Sprint Car Hall of Famer added to his already impressive resume, picking up $5,200 when he won the 2nd Annual Dave Lindt Memorial Saturday at Petaluma Speedway.

It was a triumphant return home to California for Kaeding, who had raced out in the Midwest the last several weeks. Saturday’s win was his 75th career NARC King of the West feature victory, second on the all-time win list.

Kaeding, starting on the front row, did not fare well on the initial attempt to start the 30-lap feature, pulling a small wheelstand off Turn 4 and then bicycling some in Turns 1 and 2 as fellow front row start Caeden Steele took the lead. The caution flag came out, however, for a car stopping on the front stretch, forcing a do over. Kaeding, the experienced veteran sprint car racer, learned from his mistake and took full advantage of the second opportunity and grabbed the lead on the next start attempt.

From there, on a typically fast and hooked up Petaluma track, Kaeding led all 30 laps aboard the Emadco Disposal-sponsored Williams Motorsports No. 0 Maxwill-powered Maxim. In addition to the top prize, Kaeding secured $300 in lap money from METTEC Titanium for leading every circuit. Lapped traffic was difficult at times, but Kaeding was able to navigate, making moves when he needed to as he knew there were fast cars chasing him.

In the winner’s circle, Kaeding showed he still enjoyed winning races, no matter how many times he’s done it in any series, as he climbed up the back of his car and greeted the fans. He expressed gratitude to the Williams Motorsports team for putting the car together for him, and also for being able to race in Dave Lindt’s memory on Saturday, having raced with him before.

Steele on one restart was almost able to challenge Kaeding for the lead but struggled to turn in consistent laps on the challenging surface and couldn’t keep pace. Behind him, D.J. Netto and Justin Sanders, who entered the night tied for the NARC points lead, started alongside each other in the second row and frequently raced with each other for positions in the Top 5 – and for the points lead – throughout the event. Netto eventually got around Steele for second place, and Sanders followed.

Netto would pursue Kaeding for a time but could not get to him as they raced through traffic, and would finish second aboard the Penny Newman Grain-sponsored Netto Ag No. 88n Rider-powered KPC, while Sanders took third aboard the Yuba Sutter Aviation-sponsored Mittry Motorsports No. 2x Fisher-powered KPC. That resulted in Netto regaining the NARC points lead by a single point, unofficially.

After running second most of the race, Steele finished fourth in the Tarlton & Son-sponsored BCCR No. 21 Shark-powered Maxim. Tyler Thompson finished fifth aboard the HAM Construction-sponsored Main Motorsports No. 35km Kistler-Maxim, and that unofficially put him back into third place in the point standings. Kansas visitor Jace Park was sixth. Gauge Garcia earned another Williams Roofing Hard Charger nod, coming from 15th to finish seventh. Mariah Ede, Nick Parker and Dominic Gorden rounded out the Top 10.

Heat races earlier in the evening were won by Netto, Tim Kaeding and Steele. Kaeding won the Beacon Wealth Strategies Dash over Steele to secure the pole position for the main event. Sean Becker, winner of last year’s inaugural Dave Lindt Memorial, paced the field in Automotive Racing Productions Qualifying, touring the 3/8-mile clay oval in 12.719 seconds.

Hoosier Racing Tires Feature (30 laps): 1. 0 Tim Kaeding (1), 2. 88n D.J. Netto (4), 3. 2x Justin Sanders (3), 4. 121 Caeden Steele (2), 5. 35km Tyler Thompson (5), 6. 10x Jace Park (9), 7. 2k Gauge Garcia (15), 8. 14 Mariah Ede (8), 9. 15 Nick Parker (11), 10. 10 Dominic Gorden (12), 11. 83v Dylan Bloomfield (7), 12. 17 Colby Copeland (13), 13. 9 Dustin Freitas (17), 14. 12j John Clark (16), 15. 7b Sean Becker (6), 16. 29 Bud Kaeding (10), 17. 551 Angelique Bell (18), 18. 26 Billy Aton (14).

METTEC Titanium Lap Leaders: Tim Kaeding 1-30

Williams Roofing Hard Charger: 2k Gauge Garcia, 15th to 7th (+8)

Automotive Racing Products Fast Qualifier (18 cars): 7b Sean Becker, 12.719 seconds

Brown & Miller Racing Solutions Heat 1 (8 laps): 1. 88n D.J. Netto, 2. 83v Dylan Bloomfield, 3. 29 Bud Kaeding, 4. 7b Sean Becker, 5. 26 Billy Aton, 6. 12j John Clark.

Kimo’s Tropical Car Wash Heat 2 (8 laps): 1. 0 Tim Kaeding, 2. 14 Mariah Ede, 3. 35km Tyler Thompson, 4. 10 Dominic Gorden, 5. 2k Gauge Garcia, 6. 9 Dustin Freitas.

WEDG High Performance Karts Heat 3 (8 laps): 1. 121 Caeden Steele, 2. 10x Jace Park, 3. 15 Nick Parker, 4. 2x Justin Sanders, 5. 17 Colby Copeland, 6. 551 Angelique Bell.

Beacon Wealth Strategies – Raymond James Trophy Dash (6 laps): 1. 0 Tim Kaeding, 2. 121 Caeden Steele, 3. 2x Justin Sanders, 4. 88n D.J. Netto, 5. 35km Tyler Thompson, 6. 7b Sean Becker.

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Zack Mitchell Wins Birthday Race at Oakshade for Third Career Hell Tour Win

WAUSEON, OH — July 12, 2025 — Zack Mitchell’s Week 5 has shown immediate success with the Coltman Farms Racing crew as he drove towards his first staple DIRTcar Summer National Late Models win in his fifth career start.

The Enoree, SC driver dominated the front at Oakshade Raceway after setting the night’s Quick Time, won his Heat race, and drove to his third flag-to-flag win with the Hell Tour.

Mitchell began the 40-lap Feature as the polesitter and took the conductor’s role, with Trey Mills in second and 2025 overall title contender Tyler Erb in third place.

While the Palmetto State driver continued to show the way, lapped traffic put his lead in jeopardy as Mills and Erb tightened the gap down to 0.4 seconds. Mitchell‘s No. 57 Longhorn Chassis had to muscle through the cars by forcing them up the racetrack to stop the other two from making a pass.

When the second pack of lapped cars approached the leaders, Mitchell took the risk of going to the middle line and kept his Late Model stuck to the line while Mills followed behind.

Though Erb was comfortably in third place through the majority of the 40-lap Feature, he had a second battle on his hands as overall points leader Jason Feger worked up into the top five after starting in 10th place to chase down the leaders.

When the caution waved with three laps to go, Feger sat in fifth as he strategized a last-gasp opportunity to keep Erb at bay for the win and a wider points gap in his favor.

Feger drove up to the cushion as the green flag waved while the field stayed at the bottom of the track. Entering Turn 1, Erb slipped up into Feger’s line as the two made contact through Turn 2. Erb spun to the bottom of the track and collected fourth-place Colten Burdette in the process. The moment ended the Texan’s hopes of a prime points night in the Hell Tour’s penultimate event.

Erb and Burdette’s incident gifted the Bloomington, IL driver third-place positioning ahead of the final restart of the race. Mitchell ran away from Mills as he got to celebrate his first Birthday Race triumph.

“I was just trying to stay pinned around that bottom,” Mitchell said. “I didn’t know where Trey was, but I’m sure he was right up there on me, and I appreciate him racing me clean. Car was phenomenal. I couldn’t get through that hole down (in Turn 1) the last few laps. But, it feels good to get another win, and hopefully we can get another one around our week off.”

Feger’s finish helped gift the No. 25 a 90-point lead, with Erb finishing in 20th place. With the Jacksonville, FL teenager of Mills finishing second, he retains the Week 5 points lead over Mitchell by 11 points, leaving Saturday night at Oakshade.

Up Next: The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models campaign of 2025 concludes on Sunday night as the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals join the Hell Tour for the finale at Wayne County Speedway on Sunday, July 13.

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 (40 Laps): 1. 57-Zack Mitchell[1]; 2. 14JR-Trey Mills[2]; 3. 25F-Jason Feger[10]; 4. 55-Eli Johnson[3]; 5. 75-Dillon McCowan[8]; 6. 91-Rusty Schlenk[12]; 7. 1N-Casey Noonan[7]; 8. 46-Colin Shipley[16]; 9. 17SS-Brenden Smith[9]; 10. 31M-Tyler Millwood[19]; 11. 5-Mark Whitener[14]; 12. 06-Jake Rendel[20]; 13. 17SR-Brody Smith[13]; 14. 71R-Rod Conley[15]; 15. 75M-Dusty Moore[24]; 16. 57K-Steve Kester[21]; 17. 53L-Colten Burdette[4]; 18. 18B-Chase Burda[18]; 19. 51-Devin Shiels[6]; 20. 1-Tyler Erb[5]; 21. 8-Rob Anderzack[23]; 22. (DNF) 29-Christian Hanger[22]; 23. (DNF) 38-Thomas Hunziker[17]; 24. (DNF) 3M-Matt Miller[11]

Tyler Nicely Takes Summit Modified Nationals Points Lead, Seventh Win of 2025 at Oakshade

Tyler Nicely is back on top.

The 2023 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals champ orchestrated the night at Oakshade Raceway on Saturday night as he flew to his seventh win of the tour in 2025.

The Owensboro, KY native got the 25-lap Feature started from the Pole Position as Thursday winner Michael Ledford ran behind in second place.

When Nicely began to set the pace around the 3/8-mile track around the bottom lane, Ledford kept Nicely within a one-second gap as the two drivers expanded their distance away from third-place Daniel Adam to over eight seconds.

When Nicely approached the lap traffic ahead of him, he did not feel any pressure from Ledford as he managed to drive towards the middle lane and use it to pass the lappers around him.

Ledford attempted a final charge towards Nicely as the checkered flag was in sight, but he could not stop Nicely from scoring the 18th win of his Summit Modified Nationals career, and his first Birthday Race triumph. His dominant night at Oakshade gave him the points lead by 26 points over Trevor Neville heading into the final three tour races of 2025.

“Business as always,” Nicely said. “I’ve been saying we got a good group of guys with me. Just go over this thing, make sure nothing’s gonna fall off tomorrow. We’re all having a blast out here, going up and down the road with (Tyler Erb) is fun.”

Up Next: The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models campaign of 2025 concludes on Sunday night as the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals join the Hell Tour for the finale at Wayne County Speedway on Sunday, July 13.

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 (25 Laps): 1. 25-Tyler Nicely[1]; 2. 4-Michael Ledford[3]; 3. 75-Daniel Adam[2]; 4. 43-Mark Anderson[4]; 5. 14-Dalton Lane[8]; 6. 21C-Drew Charlson[5]; 7. 60-Shannon Fisk[7]; 8. 42-Nate Young[11]; 9. 74M-Manix Furqueron[9]; 10. B4U-Brad Eitniear[6]; 11. 12M-John McClure[13]; 12. 14T-Mario Toniolo[10]; 13. 32-Scott Boyd Jr[12]; 14. 23B-Ethan Boomsma[14]; 15. 313-Clayton Smith[16]; 16. 74D-Craig Dippman[19]; 17. 09-Dan Price[17]; 18. 21-Roger South[15]; 19. 31J-Ray Jackson[18]; 20. (DNS) 52-John Haynes

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BADGER BEATDOWN: Kofoid Leads Every Wilmot Lap for Badger 40 Victory

The Californian fends off David Gravel’s late charge to secure his first Wilmot checkered flag

WILMOT, WI (June 12, 2025) – There’s no driver hotter on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tour than Michael “Buddy” Kofoid right now.

It began with a major week at Huset’s Speedway where Kofoid finished on the podium all four nights of the Huset’s High Bank Nationals and won a pair of six-figure paydays, becoming only the third driver to do so in one week.

He and the Roth Motorsports crew followed that with two third place runs at Cedar Lake Speedway. An off weekend for the Fourth of July came next, but Kofoid and company didn’t let the summer break cool them off.

They rolled into Wisconsin’s Wilmot Raceway Saturday night and delivered yet another statement. Kofoid started on the pole of the Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 and led every single circuit. Defending Series champion David Gravel offered up a couple challenges, but it wasn’t enough as Kofoid held on and kept the hot streak rolling with another checkered flag.

“We wouldn’t be standing up here having speed like this if it wasn’t for Dylan (Buswell), Nate (Knotts), and Gage (Tyra),” Kofoid said of his crew. “They work incredibly hard, and I feel like atmosphere-wise it’s been the best atmosphere and the most fun I’ve had in my career, and that’s all due to them and everyone above us that puts us here.

“I was kind of scratching my head under that yellow like, ‘Man, I don’t know where to be,’ just because there were 10 different things you could do. I was just sticking to what I felt was working for me which was driving across and trying to cut (Turn) 1 really short. Then I kind of gave up on the top in (Turn) 3 and was driving across. I don’t know if that was better or not, but I felt like that helped us finish off the race.”

Kofoid has now topped three of the last six races contest by The Greatest Show on Dirt. The Series sophomore’s seventh victory of 2025 already equals the mark he established last year during his rookie campaign. His first at Wilmot makes the 23-year-old the eighth different driver to win at the “Badger State” track. The 17th overall of Kofoid’s World of Outlaws career tied him with Kraig Kinser and Johnny Herrera for 35th all-time.

David Gravel came home second after throwing everything he had at Kofoid in the latter stages of the race. He fired a slider that came up just a tad short and look poised to make a late run before the yellow flag flew with two laps remaining. The Watertown, CT native closed on Kofoid coming to the white flag after the restart, but a final lap mistake sealed a runner-up fate for the Big Game Motorsports team.

“It definitely hurt our chances a little bit,” Gravel said of the final yellow. “But truly I had a shot on the green-white-checkered. I got a bad start, got through (Turns) 1 and 2 good, and then Buddy struggled through (Turns) 3 and 4 coming to the white. I tried to run the bottom and grab the moisture down low off of (Turn) 2, and about half the time I could do it and half I couldn’t, and that was a time that I missed it. That was a race car capable of winning tonight. Man, when I threw the slider in (Turns) 1 and 2, I swear I cleared him and there was no way he was getting back around me, and then he just probably closed his eyes, prayed, and went wide open around the cushion and got back around me.”

Carson Macedo brought the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 home third for his third consecutive podium finish as he continues to rebound after a tough week at Huset’s in late June. The Lemoore, CA native overcame restart problems to secure a strong finish.

“I was just getting really bad starts,” Macedo said. “My angle was so bad off of (Turn) 4 when I’d start behind Buddy on the bottom. He’d take off pretty early, which I would’ve too, but where I was at I had to turn twice and then exit right around that tire then I’d just be spinning down the frontstretch and be in trouble getting into (Turn) 1 almost every start.”

Chris Windom and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.

Giovanni Scelzi took the KCP Racing No. 18 from 16th to 11th to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Bill Balog claimed his first Simpson Quick Time of 2025 in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Bill Balog (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Buddy Kofoid (Real American Beer Heat Two), and Chris Windom (WIX Filters Heat Three).

The SPATechnique #1 Redraw went to Carson Macedo for the third race in a row.

Buddy Kofoid topped the Toyota Dash.

Skylar Gee won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Hunter Schuerenberg.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Ohio for a major week of racing. It begins with the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals at Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday, July 15. For tickets, CLICK HERE. Then it’s over to Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway for the 42nd running of the Kings Royal (July 18-19) with the champion banking a record $200,000. 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 (40 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 4. 7S-Chris Windom[5]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[6]; 7. 21H-Brady Bacon[10]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[9]; 9. 2C-Cole Macedo[13]; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[4]; 11. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[16]; 12. 23-Garet Williamson[8]; 13. 6-Zach Hampton[17]; 14. 28M-Conner Morrell[14]; 15. 3N-Jake Neuman[11]; 16. 15K-Creed Kemenah[15]; 17. 79-Blake Nimee[20]; 18. 99-Skylar Gee[19]; 19. 87A-Austin Hartmann[24]; 20. 10V-Matt VanderVere[21]; 21. 13-CJ Malueg[23]; 22. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[18]; 23. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[12]; 24. 43-Jereme Schroeder[22]

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Sheppard Wins First Career Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO (July 12, 2025) – Brandon Sheppard started sixth and passed race leader Gordy Gundaker on lap 15 to win the 19th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals presented by Wieland on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway.  Sheppard’s win was his second of the season with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, and it allowed him to tie with Josh Richards for 8th place on the all-time series wins list, now with 34 wins. Once in front, Sheppard dominated the rest of the race, which was slowed only by one caution. Sheppard won by an impressive 3.775 seconds to become the 12th different winner in the event’s history. Hudson O’Neal, who started alongside Sheppard in row three, finished second, with Ricky Thornton Jr. rounding out the Big River Steel Podium in third. The rest of the top five included defending track champion Justin Wells and Garrett Alberson, who started 17th. Gundaker, who started from the Victory Fuel Pole, took the lead at the beginning of the race and held the top spot for the first 14 laps until the only caution of the race was called. Gundaker, aiming for the biggest win of his career and his first Lucas Oil victory, saw Sheppard pass him on the lap 15 restart. From that point on, Sheppard dominated the rest of the race, leading the final 36 laps unchallenged. “This place has haunted me in my dreams many times. We finished second at the Show-Me in 2021. I’ve performed well here before. The track is very tricky and hit or miss. It requires different skills than your average race track. We’re still figuring out this new car. We’re improving our consistency by trying different things each night and building on a program we’ve grown to be good at here,” said the New Berlin, Illinois native. “Getting a win here really shows where we stand as a team. I appreciate all the fans for sticking it out. I know it looked sketchy all day from the south, but somehow we dodged the gap, and it missed us. We definitely got lucky with the weather. Wheatland was an awesome track both nights this weekend.” O’Neal, who entered the weekend with four wins in five appearances at Lucas Oil Speedway, finished in second after moving up to that position on lap 27. “I think I got to overdriving a little bit,” as O’Neal was asked about getting sideways near the end of the race. “I felt like I was okay, and if I could pass some of those guys, I might be able to close the gap (on Sheppard) a little bit. I was driving a bit too hard and jumped the cushion down there, almost at the opening, turned pretty sharply. I was wide open trying to get back over the banking. I think I got tired a little early, and Sheppard got too big of a lead without a caution right then, so I couldn’t close in on him.”  Thornton, who won the previous night at Wheatland, outdueled Wells in the final laps as he survived a back-and-forth battle to finish on the Big River Steel Podium. “I felt like I was pretty good. I was a little too tight early, but once it finally slowed down, I felt really good. Hats off to the track crew. I think this race, the Show-Me, is probably the best this place has raced in a long time. I know they have been working hard to improve this place. The High Limit race here was really good too. I felt like I needed to be a lot better — I mean significantly better — to beat Brandon. He was in a league of his own tonight. I believe he got by me on lap two or three, and after that, I never really saw him.”  The winner’s Mark Richards Racing, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Franklin Enterprises, Petroff Towing, Gunter’s Honey, Performance Grading, Ace Metal Works, Sunoco Race Fuels, Collins Brothers Towing, Stiles Marine and Maintenance, Rocket 1 Pre-Owned Motors. Completing the top ten were Daulton Wilson, Gordy Gundaker, Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Overton, and Kayden Clatt. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 19th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals presented by Wieland | Night 2Saturday, July 12, 2025Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO Allstar Performance Time TrialsFast Time Group A: Jonathan Davenport | 15.049 seconds (Overall)Fast Time Group B: Brandon Overton | 15.266 seconds  Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 11-Gordy Gundaker[3]; 2. 71-Hudson O’Neal[5]; 3. 98-Justin Wells[4]; 4. 1XM-Aaron Marrant[2]; 5. 58-Garrett Alberson[6]; 6. 0-Jake O’Neil[7]; 7. 65-Jon Binning[8]; 8. 4W-Tyler Wolff[9]; 9. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 19M-Spencer Hughes[2]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[4]; 3. 8K-Tyler Kuykendall[1]; 4. 50-Kayden Clatt[3]; 5. 11T-Trevor Gundaker[6]; 6. 93-Carson Ferguson[5]; 7. 7J-Ryan Johnson[8]; 8. 60-Dan Ebert[7]
Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 1-Brandon Sheppard[2]; 3. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 4. 56-Tony Jackson Jr[4]; 5. 1/4J-Jaxon Ertel[5]; 6. 79-Donald McIntosh[6]; 7. 15L-Payton Looney[7]; 8. 805-Rob Hough[9]; 9. (DNS) 3W-Brennon Willard Simpson Race Products Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 97-Cade Dillard[3]; 3. 96-Dalton Imhoff[2]; 4. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[4]; 5. 93L-Cory Lawler[5]; 6. 6-Clay Harris[6]; 7. 87-Darron Fuqua[7]; 8. 15-Clay Stuckey[8] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 2. 11T-Trevor Gundaker[2]; 3. 93-Carson Ferguson[4]; 4. 0-Jake O’Neil[3]; 5. 4W-Tyler Wolff[7]; 6. 7J-Ryan Johnson[6]; 7. 60-Dan Ebert[8]; 8. 65-Jon Binning[5]; 9. 49-Jonathan Davenport[9]
UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 1/4J-Jaxon Ertel[1]; 2. 79-Donald McIntosh[3]; 3. 93L-Cory Lawler[2]; 4. 6-Clay Harris[4]; 5. 15L-Payton Looney[5]; 6. 87-Darron Fuqua[6]; 7. 15-Clay Stuckey[8]; 8. 805-Rob Hough[7]; 9. (DNS) 3W-Brennon Willard 19th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals presented by Wieland | Night 2 Feature Finish(50 Laps): Pos – Start – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Pay1 – 6 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – $25,8002 – 5 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – $10,8003 – 4 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – $7,1004 – 9 – 98 – Justin Wells – Aurora, MO – $4,0005 – 17 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – $4,2006 – 7 – 18D – Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville, NC – $3,4007 – 1 – 11 – Gordy Gundaker – St. Charles, MO – $2,5008 – 23 – 49 – Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – $3,5009 – 2 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – $2,90010 – 15 – 50 – Kayden Clatt – Edina, MO – $2,10011 – 8 – 97 – Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – $2,00012 – 25 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – $1,20013 – 3 – 19M – Spencer Hughes – Meridian, MS – $2,50014 – 21 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – $2,40015 – 10 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – $2,60016 – 19 – 11T – Trevor Gundaker – St. Charles, MO – $1,50017 – 16 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – $2,30018 – 13 – 1XM – Aaron Marrant – Richmond, MO – $1,50019 – 24 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – $2,20020 – 11 – 8K – Tyler Kuykendall – Warsaw, MO – $1,50021 – 22 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover, PA – $2,20022 – 20 – 79 – Donald McIntosh – Dawsonville, GA – $2,20023 – 12 – 96 – Dalton Imhoff – Jamestown, MO – $1,50024 – 18 – 1/4J – Jaxon Ertel – Neosho, MO – $1,50025 – 14 – 56 – Tony Jackson Jr – Lebanon, MO – $1,500 Race Statistics  Entrants: 34Victory Fuel Pole Sitter: Gordy GundakerMD3 Lap Leaders: Gordy Gundaker (1-14), Brandon Sheppard (15-50)Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Brandon SheppardWieland Feature Winner: Brandon SheppardMargin of Victory: 3.775 secondsColtman Farms Racing Cautions: Donald McIntosh (Lap 14)Series Provisionals: Jonathan Davenport, Dan EbertFast Time Provisional: n/aEmergency Provisional: Clay HarrisTrack Provisional: n/aBig River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Hudson O’Neal, Ricky Thornton Jr.Penske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Sheppard, Hudson O’Neal, Ricky Thornton Jr., Justin Wells, Garrett AlbersonPEM 4th Place Feature: Justin WellsDMI Rearends 5th Place Feature: Garrett AlbersonWilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Gordy GundakerWehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Cade DillardDeatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Spencer HughesMD3 24th Place Feature: Jaxon ErtelHoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Jonathan Davenport (Advanced 15 Positions)MD3 Most Laps Led: Brandon Sheppard (36 Laps)Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon SheppardMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan DavenportO’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Daniel HilsabeckPro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Sheppard | Lap 18 | 15.504 secondsSlicker Graphics Slickest Move of the Race: Brandon SheppardFresh Roof Hard Luck Award: Jonathan DavenportOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Danny WhiteARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing EnginesMiller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket ChassisDirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Tony Jackson Jr. | 15.724 secondsTime of Race: 17 minutes 14 seconds Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings:Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points – Pay1 – 49 – Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 5485 – $261,9002 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – 5455 – $288,6503 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 5175 – $157,2754 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 5135 – $193,0495 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 4975 – $118,5506 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 4895 – $148,3007 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 4760 – $101,6008 – 18D – Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville, NC – 4505 – $83,7259 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 4275 – $70,32510 – 79 – Donald McIntosh – Dawsonville, GA – 4085 – $56,20011 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – 4000 – $52,02512 – 19M – Spencer Hughes – Meridian, MS – 3725 – $50,12513 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – 3660 – $42,90014 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – 3565 – $44,65015 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover, PA – 3235 – $32,925

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