SAPULPA, OK (July 15, 2025) — The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) salutes a longtime friend of the Tulsa racing community in the fifth running of the Don Swope Classic on Friday, July 18.

Creek County Speedway — the home track of ASCS — will host the national 360 Sprint Car series for the 34th time in track history. The event, co-sanctioned by the ASCS Sooner Region, is run in memory of the late Don Swope — a dear friend of ASCS founder Emmett Hahn and the family and crew that put on the marquee Chili Bowl Nationals and Tulsa Shootout events.

Grandstand gates are set to open at 4 p.m. with Hot Laps at 7 p.m. General admission tickets will be sold at the gate — $25 for adults, seniors/military are $20, kids 11–14 are $15, and children 13 and under are free. Pit passes are $40.

Tickets for the event will be sold at the gate on race day. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow:

KING OF THE CREEK — Through 33 Series events contested at Creek County, nobody has won more than Sam Hafertepe Jr.

The five-time Series champion from Sunnyvale, TX, scored his first ASCS win at the track on opening night of the 2016 edition of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling, and has scored subsequent victories in 2018, 2019, as well as two of the three Series events held there last season. Hafertepe won the ASCS Speedweek event there in June before taking the checkers again in the finale of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling last November.

The Hill’s Racing No. 15H has been the standout driver through 11 races for the Series in 2025, winning five races — including a sweep of Belleville High Banks two weeks ago — and currently leads the chase for the Emmett Hahn Trophy by 126 points over Blake Hahn.

HOMETOWN HERO — When it comes to Creek County, few drivers know how to get around its 1/4-mile confines like Blake Hahn.

The two-time Series champion from Sapulpa, OK, has won in a Winged 360 Sprint Car, a Non-Wing 360 Sprint Car, and a Midget at the track with several different sanctioning organizations. This includes six ASCS regional Feature wins and two on the national circuit, two Non-Wing Sprint Car wins with the USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series, and two wins with the POWRi National Midget League.

The most recent of Hahn’s Creek County wins came in March when he topped the opening night of the ASCS Sooner Region schedule. Hahn also scored his first career (points-paying) ASCS National win last November on opening night of the Fuzzy’s Fall Fling.

REGIONAL RINGER — Creek County is a home track for five-time ASCS Sooner Region champion Sean McClelland, and he’s made a habit of winning there in his 25-plus-year career.

The 50-year-old from Tulsa, OK, has won a total of nine Sooner Region races at the track in his career, and in 2023 scored his first national ASCS win at Creek, topping Chance Morton and Jordon Mallett for his second career win on the national circuit and first since 2006.

McClelland last raced with the National Series in April at Salina Highbanks Speedway, running third to Seth Bergman and Sam Hafertepe Jr. In the Sooner Region opener at Creek in March, he finished fourth to Hahn, Bergman and New Mexico racer Caleb Saiz.

COMING ON STRONG — Following back-to-back podium finishes two weeks ago at Belleville, Jason Martin is coming into Creek County on the upswing, looking to cut into the deficit he faces in the points standings.

Martin, the 2023 Series champion from Liberal, KS, currently sits fourth in the standings, 176 points behind leader Hafertepe. He’ll try and cut into that deficit at Creek on Friday, where he’s won twice in his career — once with the Sooner Region in 2002, and for the first time with the national Series in 2022.

In the three starts he made at the track last year, Martin bagged a fifth-place finish on June 13 before producing results of sixth and seventh during the season finale at Fuzzy’s Fall Fling in November.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, July 18 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK

TRACK FACTS

• Semi-banked, 1/4-mile oval
• Track Record — 11.057 seconds set by Wayne Johnson on Oct. 28, 2022

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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (11/34 Races)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1152pts)
2. Blake Hahn 1026pts (–126)
3. Matt Covington 1019pts (–133)
4. Jason Martin 976pts (–176)
5. Brady Baker 891pts (–261)
6. Kyler Johnson 871pts (–281)
7. Zach Blurton 870pts (–282)
8. Austyn Gossel 848pts (–304)
9. Garrett Benson 843pts (–309)
10. Landon Britt 834pts (–318)

FEATURE WINNERS (5 Drivers):

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5 wins)
2. Justin Peck (3 wins)
3. Matt Covington, Zach Blurton, Blake Hahn (1 win)

FEATURE LAPS LED (8 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (95 laps)
2. Justin Peck (65 laps)
3. Matt Covington (48 laps)
4. Zach Blurton (25 laps)
5. Brian Brown (15 laps)
6. Blake Hahn, Austyn Gossel (13 laps)
7. Jason Martin (11 laps)

QUICK TIME AWARDS (9 Drivers)

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

HEAT RACE WINNERS (24 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (7 wins)
2. Matt Covington (6 wins)
3. Justin Peck, Blake Hahn (3 wins)
4. Scotty Thiel, Whit Gastineau, Seth Bergman, Jason Martin, Garrett Benson, Hank Davis (2 wins)
5. Chris Martin, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Sean McClelland, Caleb Saiz, Bradley Fezard, Bryan Gossel, Jake Bubak, Jordon Mallett, Austyn Gossel, Cameron Martin, Bryant Wiedeman, Harli White (1 win)

DASH APPEARANCES (35 Drivers)

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

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (7 Drivers)

1. Blake Hahn, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Clem, Kyle Clark, Bryant Wiedeman, Jason Martin, Harli White (1 win)

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (9 Drivers)

1. Brady Baker (3 awards)
2. Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Blake Hahn, Landon Britt, Jordon Mallett, Jason Martin, Brad Bowden, Stu Snyder (1 award)

PODIUM FINISHES (17 Drivers)

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (8 podiums)
2. Jason Martin (4 podiums)
3. Justin Peck, Blake Hahn (3 podiums)
4. Brian Brown, Matt Covington (2 podiums)
5. Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Austin McCarl, Seth Bergman, Sean McClelland, Zach Blurton, Austyn Gossel, Kyler Johnson, Brady Baker, Cameron Martin, Joey Danley (1 podium)

2025 SCHEDULE + WINNERS
Race Number. Day, Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins)

1. Thu, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (1)
2. Fri, Jan. 31 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (2)
3. Sat, Feb. 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (3)
4. Sat, April 12 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1)
5. Sat, May 10 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Matt Covington (1)
6. Fri, May 30 / Salt City Speedway / Hutchinson, KS / Zach Blurton (1)
7. Sat, May 31 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
8. Sat, June 7 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
9. Sat, June 21 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Blake Hahn (1)
10. Thu, July 3 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
11. Fri, July 4 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)

Ocala, FL (July 16, 2025) — The second half of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series starts this weekend at the historic Pacific Raceways, home of some of the most notable drag races over the past fifty years. For Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel team making the trek to the Pacific Northwest is about making their own history and advancing the success of their independently owned team. Hart, a successful entrepreneur who owns Burnyzz Speed Shop with his wife Brittanie is looking to establish his brand of business and racing with his Top Fuel team across the country. This weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals and next week’s Sonoma Nationals in northern California are the furthest west the operation has a chance to make an impact.
 
“When we come to Pacific Raceway, we travel over 2,000 miles from the shop in Indy and barely over 3,000 miles from Burnyzz in Ocala,” said Hart. “This is a huge commitment, and we want to make the most of this two-week trip. Both tracks have a lot of history, but Seattle is an amazing facility. The track is surrounded by trees, and you can make quick runs especially with the Friday night, late night session. That run really sets up your whole weekend.”

 Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel dragster will be ready to tackle the Northwest Nationals this weekend, photo credit Krista Zivcic Photography

Fans will be treated to a Friday night qualifying session that will include a race for the Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus. The bonus money will go to the low qualifiers with the low qualifier in Top Fuel and Funny Car earning $4,000 each. More tracks are spicing up their Friday night qualifying with special bonuses or trophies and Hart thinks these added incentives are a plus for the fans and the teams.
 
“We are out here to win and anytime you put a carrot out there every team wants to win the money or the specialty trophy so that makes it exciting for the fans,” said Hart. “We had a special deal in Epping and in Dallas they do a big bonus on Friday night. Friday night in Seattle should be pretty spectacular with header flames and low ETs.”
 
This season Hart and his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team have advanced to the quarterfinals six times. The team is looking for its first win of the season but with every race they are gathering more data to make a push on the back half of the season. These two races will have a mix of racing conditions with hot and cool track temps so Hart is confident his team can hit the target and make solid runs throughout qualifying. Saturday will feature three rounds of qualifying in race-like conditions.
 
“We are consistently getting out of the first round in eliminations, and our goal is to work on getting better qualifying positions for even more favorable first round matchups,” said Hart. “The tricky part is there are so many good teams out here there are no easy first rounds. We have to come off the trailer and get a good run on Friday night or we will be playing catch-up all-day Saturday. That is the issue for every team out here when we do the qualifying schedule like this. You put a lot of eggs in that Q1 session.”
 
Hart is a multi-time Top Fuel national event winner and picked up the Pep Boys Top Fuel All-Star Callout big money win in 2023. Those wins continue to motivate Hart and the R+L Carrier team but success this season is even more tantamount. Four more races remain in the regular season and while the newly announced regular season championship is out of reach, a run for the world championship is still very much a possibility. The Countdown playoff six-race season ending dash is already on Hart’s mind and a solid Northwest Nationals will go a long way in preparing for a final season push.
 
“The regular season is important, especially since they are going to start crowning champions for the regular season, but we are racing for a world championship,” said Hart. “We are in the Top Ten, but we could move up to six or seven over the next four races and then we are right in the mix for the championship. It all starts here in Seattle and Sonoma. I am looking forward to getting on track after a two-week layoff.”
 
Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will have one qualifying run on Friday, July 18 and then three more qualifying runs on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. The 16 quickest Top Fuel dragsters after four rounds of qualifying will compete for a Wally on race day on Sunday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. PT. Fans can watch the race on FS1 and the finals on FOX. For tickets or more information on the NHRA Northwest Nationals visit nhra.com.

EL MIRAGE, AZ (July 16, 2025) — Funny Car rookie Dylan Winefsky will be making his second professional start at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals squaring off with full-time Mission Foods Drag Racing Series teams that he has admired his entire life. The 20-year-old is not intimidated by the prospect, considering his race team has received support from many of the teams, drivers and crew chiefs. The fact that he made a solid impression in his debut race in Las Vegas earlier this season also has established the team as a welcome addition to the NHRA tour. Winefsky, a second-generation driver, is looking to continue to improve his Nitro Funny Car skills and build on years of experience racing fuel altereds, this weekend at Pacific Raceways.
 
“The fuel altered was the same 125-inch wheelbase as my Funny Car, but it didn’t have the down force,” said Winefsky, who started his career like so many current pros in the NHRA junior dragster ranks. “They kind of danced around a little bit at the top end. Control wise, and everything they are almost all the same procedure. They all handle a little differently. I did Frank Hawley’s school to get my Super Comp license, and then I got into our fuel altered. That’s all I’ve driven, aside from the Funny Car.”

 The Nitro Moose Funny Car is ready for its Seattle debut with rookie driver Dylan Winefsky,
photo credit Nitro Moose Racing

Winefsky wears many hats for the up-and-coming team from Arizona. The week leading up to the race the Funny Car driver will also be the team’s truck driver in charge of getting the 12,000 horsepower Funny Car from Arizona to Seattle. He has been driving his rig since he was 16 years old and enjoys the time on the road in advance of the races.
 
“You get a lot of time to think when you are on the road,” said Winefsky. “The only big issue we ever had while driving the truck was back in 2023, we were going to Bakersfield for the March Meet, and it snowed so the mountain overpasses were closed. We ended up having to go like 16 or 17 hours out of our way in the truck, we had to go back down to LA and up the coast to Paso Robles and then head back east.”
 
The team also receives support from several companies and individuals to get the team on track. Seattle-based Versatile Drilling Contractors and Bob Jackson Body Repair from Lewiston, Idaho, along with Lewiston ID made a huge impact to get the team to Seattle. Roberts Car Care, Stith Printing, Outlaw Race Engines and Motley Industries have been with the team from the beginning of the season and continue to support Winefsky’s rookie season efforts.

 Dylan Winefsky will make his second professional start this weekend at Pacific Raceways in the Nitro Moose Funny Car, photo credit Nitro Moose Racing

“We wouldn’t be able to get to races like Seattle without the help of Versatile Drilling Contractors and Bob Jackson Body Repair,” said Winefsky. “Lewison ID also stepped up for this race. Our full-season support from Roberts Car Care, Stith Printing, Outlaw Race Engines and Motley Industries means a lot too. Our goal is to try and get them some recognition and spread the word about their products and services.”
 
Following his debut at the Las Vegas Four-Wide Nationals Winefsky and his team have been busy at their shop. The team learned a lot from their first NHRA national event in the Funny Car class. They feel even more prepared for the Muckleshoot Northwest Nationals
 
“We had to do a little body repair because the paint got a little messed up in Las Vegas,” said Winefsky. “We got another short block, so we were building that. We got a new crank for the motor that’s in the car. Doing little things here and there to help the program. Tool-wise and everything, just stepping up the program and then having the second trailer. We’ve been organizing that to lay it out how we want it.”
 
Just getting to the Las Vegas National event was a whirlwind for the young driver. The Funny Car raced in the Arizona Nationals with Jon Capps behind the wheel to shake it down and then Winefsky made his final licensing passes on the following Monday. The team worked on a few things and then went right into competition in Las Vegas.
 
“The fact that we were able to get my two runs in for my licensing in Arizona, and then a week and a half later we were racing in Las Vegas was a big accomplishment,” said Winefsky. “Since then, things have calmed down a bit, and we’re now ready for Seattle. Everyone in the Funny Car class was great. Ron Capps and Dean Antonelli, they’ve been a big help with getting parts and everything. Dell Worsham has been great. The guys over at JFR, they’ve been a great help getting all the little parts and pieces for the chassis. Everyone’s been really welcoming.”
 
The support from veteran driver and crew chief Del Worsham has been a huge plus for Winefsky. The multi-time world champion driver has provided insight, and their relationship goes back to Winefsky’s days of racing junior dragsters alongside Worsham’s daughters.
 
“It was really cool having Del sign off on my license,” said Winefsky. “We used to race juniors when his kids raced juniors. I’ve known Del for a long time. He’s always been a great guy to talk to about anything. And if you have any questions, he’s always happy to answer them. Just a great guy to have in your corner.”
 
The Winefsky Racing team is a family operation much like Worsham’s and like so many independent teams on the NHRA tour. Dylan is following in his father, Robert’s, tire treads and the team gets assistance from several friends who have become like family over the years.
 
“It’s really cool to be doing this with my dad and other longtime crew guys,” said Winefsky. “One of our crew guys, Bill, he’s like an uncle to me. He was there when I made my first run in my junior dragster, about 10 years ago. He’s like family. Everyone on our crew has helped us at some point with the old car.”
 
This weekend at the Muckleshoot Northwest Nationals Winefsky will have four shots at making the 16-car qualified field. All the Funny Car and Top Fuel teams will participate in the Friday night qualifying session and race for the Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus.
The bonus money will go to the low qualifiers with the low qualifier in Top Fuel and Funny Car earning $4,000 each. On Saturday the Nitro Moose Funny Car team will have three qualifying runs to prepare for Sunday’s elimination rounds.
 
Prior to the two days of qualifying Seattle area fans will be able to meet Winefsky along with several other competitors on Thursday night at the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn. For the third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, an impressive NHRA driver lineup will officially kick off the race weekend. The event takes place from 5-7 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 17, in front of Dave & Buster’s at The Outlet Collection (1101 Outlet Collection Dr. SW, Auburn, WA 98001), with autographs and a meet and greet with NHRA standouts taking place from 6-7 p.m.
 
For more information on Dylan Winefsky visit https://dylanwinefsky.com/ and for tickets to the Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals visit https://www.nhra.com/nhra.

The Series returns to the Putnamville, IN track for the first time in nearly a decade

PUTNAMVILLE, IN (July 15, 2025) – Another fan-favorite track is returning to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule for the first time in nearly a decade with the addition of Lincoln Park Speedway in October.

The Series will make its fourth visit to the Indiana bullring on Friday, Oct. 17, serving as another key stop on the road to the championship finale as it’ll kick off the five-races-to-go mark before World of Outlaws World Finals.

It also creates a tripleheader weekend for the World of Outlaws in October with the Series visiting LaSalle Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 18, and Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 19.

“We are excited to bring world-class entertainment such as the World of Outlaws to not only Lincoln Park Speedway, but to the central part of Indiana to finish out our racing season,” Lincoln Park Speedway general managers Tommie and Jen Estes said in a joint statement.

The World of Outlaws and Lincoln Park Speedway already share a partnership with Honest Abe Roofing, which sponsors the track and sponsors Qualifying all year for the World of Outlaws.

There have been three different winners in the Series’ three visits to Lincoln Park – each taking place in a different era. Steve Kinser won the Series’ first race at the track in 1979, Tim Gee won the second race in 1988, and Donny Schatz won the last World of Outlaws race there in 2016. Of the current full-time World of Outlaws drivers, David Gravel and Logan Schuchart also competed in the 2016 event – Gravel finished second and Schuchart finished 11th.

Lincoln Park Speedway has a rich history of hosting Non-Wing Sprint Car and Midget races. Because of that, World of Outlaws drivers who’ve worked their way up the open-wheel ranks through Non-Wings and Midgets already have several laps around the facility. Chris Windom and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid have each won a USAC Midget race at the track. Kofoid also won a 410 Sprint Car race at Lincoln Park in 2022.

Don’t miss the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ return to Lincoln Park Speedway on Friday, Oct. 17, by getting your tickets in advance now.

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.

Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery

SEATTLE, Wash. (July 16, 2025) – On a track on which her dad won nine times in his spectacular Funny Car career, two-time World Champion Brittany Force tries to start a streak of her own this week when she sends her HendrickCars.com Chevrolet after the Top Fuel championship in the 36th NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. 

“(I’m) excited to be back in the HendrickCars.com colors this weekend,” said the 18-time tour winner and only woman to have won as many as 300 racing rounds in drag racing’s signature category. “I’ve been coming to this track since I was a kid and have so many great memories.  

“I stood in my sister Courtney’s first winner’s circle back in 2012,” she said, recalling her younger sibling’s final round Funny Car win over Matt Hagan, “and I watched my dad make his way through the stands with the fans to celebrate his 150th win (in 2019) alongside Austin Prock,” who won the same race in a JFR Top Fuel dragster.

“The goal this week is to stand in that same winners’ circle with my nine talented HendrickCars.com crewmates,” she said, “and the key to doing that is consistent runs in qualifying and on race day.”

The NHRA national record holder for time (3.623 seconds) and speed (341.59 miles per hour), Force and a team led by crew chiefs David Grubnic and John Collins slowly have begun to regain the power and consistency that propelled them to the 2022 series championship in a season in which they qualified No. 1 at 10 of 22 races and posted top speed at 17 events. 

Significantly, that was the year that the second youngest of Force’s daughters had her best outing at Pacific Raceways, qualifying No. 1 and powering her way to the final before losing to Tony Schumacher.

She aims to go one round further Sunday and become the seventh different JFR driver to win the tour’s northwesternmost event following her dad, Eric Medlen (the 2005 Funny Car winner), her sister, Tony Pedregon (2002 FC winner), Robert Hight (FC champion in 2017 and 2022) and Prock.

Friday’s late night qualifying session will afford the former NHRA Rookie of the Year an opportunity to flex the performance muscles in her 11,000-horsepower hybrid, one of only three drag racing vehicles to have reached the finish line at a speed exceeding 340 mph.  

In addition to flying the HendrickCars.com banner, Brittany continues to support a philanthropic initiative launched by her sister and brother-in-law through the Graham and Courtney Rahal Foundation (GCRF) and Graham Rahal Performance (GRP).  

Funds from the campaign support the expansion of the Optimal BrainHealth for Warfighters program at the University of Texas-Dallas which, in partnership with Virginia High Performance, addresses specific brain health issues of members of the military.

Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery

SEATTLE, Wash. (July 16, 2025) – Poised to become just the 26th professional to win as many as 500 competitive rounds in drag racing’s premier series, “Fast Jack” Beckman hopes to celebrate that milestone this weekend with the crew of his PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS and fans attending the 36th NHRA Northwest Nationals.

“The entire PEAK Squad took the two-week break to overprepare (for this week’s race) and we’re looking forward to putting our Chevrolet SS back in the winners’ circle,” said the 59-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran, who is back in competition at Pacific Raceways for the first time in six years.

“I’m not sure what I’m most looking forward to,” said the cancer survivor and 2012 Funny Car World Champion, “making our first qualifying run Friday at close to 10 p.m. when the conditions are going to be spectacular, getting to make THREE more qualifying hits on Saturday, or seeing all the great Northwest fans for the first time since 2019.”

Regardless, the 37-time pro tour winner whose lone Seattle win came in his first appearance in 2007 obviously is excited about his chances of again winning an event in which John Force, from whom he took the reins of the PEAK Chevy after last year’s crash at Richmond, Va., won a record nine times.

An accomplished driving instructor and former World Champion in the NHRA Sportsman division (Super Comp in 2003), Beckman has won 498 racing rounds since turning pro in 2005, all but four of them at the wheel of a Funny Car, first for Don Schumacher Racing and, since last August, for John Force Racing.

That he has the opportunity to reach 500 is a bit surreal insomuch as he had resigned himself to the fact that his driving career was over when sponsorship issues compelled Schumacher to park two of his Funny Cars at the end of the 2020 season.

Without a ride, Beckman returned to his job as an elevator repair technician and, frankly, never expected to leave it.

However, that all changed following the accident that left Force with a Traumatic Brain Injury for which he continues to receive treatment on an outpatient basis.

Over the last eight races of 2024, Beckman won twice (both times in the Countdown to the Championship) and, after starting sixth in Mission Foods points, wound up second behind only JFR teammate Austin Prock, who is the only driver ahead of him in the current standings.

In a PEAK Chevy tuned to 335 mile-an-hour perfection by Daniel Hood, Chris Cunningham and Tim Fabrisi, he has won two more races this season, one of them at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip in California, a track on which he has won his last four Funny Car starts. 

Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery

SEATTLE, Wash. (July 16, 2025) – Reigning World Champion Austin Prock doesn’t have to look very far for reasons to celebrate this week’s return to Pacific Raceways, the track on which he and his national record-holding Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS are favored to repeat as Funny Car champions in the 36th NHRA Northwest Nationals. 

“Excited to be in Seattle this weekend,” said the 29-year-old who is seeking his third straight victory on the Mission Foods tour. “This is a track that has a special place in my heart. Winning my first event here in Top Fuel back in 2019 while the boss (John Force) captured his 150th was a memory for the books.”

That breakthrough Top Fuel win, which came at the expense of then World Champ Steve Torrence, was the catalyst in securing NHRA Rookie-of-the-Year recognition for the fourth-generation racer.  

“I’m ready to get back in the office and I’m itching for that first session on Friday night,” Prock said of his return to the Northwest. “The fans are in for a treat. The conditions should be good. The trees (that surround the track) will be letting off some fresh O2, the Gs’ will be high, and the front end will be light on the ‘Prock Rocket.’”

That’s a recipe that has produced success not only for Prock, who is racing Funny Cars for just the second season, but also for his predecessor in the Cornwell Chevrolet, three-time World Champion Robert Hight.

The common denominator is a crew led by Austin’s dad, Jimmy, that, since the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, has sent a Cornwell Chevy to the final round in 40 of 113 races with 26 wins, two of them at Pacific Raceways where Hight hoisted the trophy in 2022.

“I really, truly enjoy drag racing,” Prock said, alluding to his past success driving quarter midgets and sprint cars out of Tony Stewart’s shop with the help of his brother, Thomas, now a key member of the Cornwell crew. “I loved running the Top Fuel car (in the 2019, 2022 and 2023 seasons), but Funny Car is where I belong. 

“I’ve said before that I always dreamed of driving one like my grandpa (1970s era Funny Car driver Tom Prock), and I am having an absolute blast,” he beamed. “I’m loving every second of it. I love the challenge of these cars. I love sitting behind the engine.  I love the body dropping. And to top it off, I’m doing it with my family.”

Since first sliding into the seat of the Cornwell Chevy to start the 2024 season, Prock has won 12 times while racing to the fastest speed in NHRA history, a national record-setting 341.68 miles per hour last fall at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, and posting the quickest unofficial time ever at 3.793 seconds last March in testing at Bradenton, Fla.

Before he begins his Seattle title defense on Sunday, the professionally trained chef will participate in the Mission Foods 2Fast/2Tasty Challenge that provides semifinalists from the most recent event in the series a “do-over” opportunity during Saturday qualifying that pays off in both points and cash. 

BATAVIA, Ohio (July 16, 2025) – All eyes are on Huset’s Speedway as the high-banked oval prepares to host the 15th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals Presented by MyRacePass, July 16-19. The action will kick start on Wednesday, July 16, with a complete program for the Tri-State Late Model Series and the IMCA Stock Cars. Then, the Lucas Oil Late Model Series presented by FloRacing will take center stage with a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 40-lap, $10,000 to win A-Main both Thursday and Friday. The Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series (SLMR) joins the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing on Thursday and Friday with a complete program on tap each night. Saturday’s Silver Dollar Nationals finale saw a significant purse boost of over $40,000 in 2025. Another complete program for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will culminate in a 100-lap, $75,000-to-win, $2,500-to-start finale. The Late Model Street Stocks will also be part of Saturday’s program at Huset’s Speedway. Huset’s Speedway, carved from a soybean field in 1953, is located between Sioux Falls and Brandon, South Dakota on Highway 11. Take I-90 east of Sioux Falls to exit 406, then go south three miles on SR 11. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, please visit www.husetsspeedway.com. Jonathan Davenport holds a 25-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 over Daniel Hilsabeck and Dan Ebert. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Thursday, July 17: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Friday, July 18: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Saturday, July 19:Silver Dollar Nationals: 1. $75,000, 2. $25,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $9,000, 5. $8,000, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,000, 8. $5,000, 9. $4,500, 10. $4,000, 11. $3,800, 12. $3,700, 13. $3,600, 14. $3,500, 15. $3,400, 16. $3,300, 17. $3,200, 18. $3,100, 19. $3,000, 20. $2,900, 21. $2,800, 22. $2,700, 23. $2,600, 24. $2,500 = $197,600 Non-Qualifiers Race: 1. $2,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,400, 4. $1,300, 5. $1,200, 6. $1,150, 7. $1,100, 8. $1,090, 9. $1,080, 10. $1,070, 11. $1,060, 12. $1,053, 13. $1,053, 14. $853, 15. $753, 16. $553, 17. $553, 18. $553, 19. $553, 20. $553 = $20,427 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Front – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3, (90) W30sRight Front/Left Rear – Hoosier (90) NLMT3, (90) W30sRight Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) W30s, (92) NLMT4 Previous Silver Dollar Nationals Winners:2024 – Devin Moran2023 – Brandon Sheppard2022 – Jonathan Davenport2021 – Kyle Bronson2020 – Brandon Sheppard2019 – Bobby Pierce2018 – Jonathan Davenport2017 – Tim McCreadie2016 – Jonathan Davenport2015 – Scott Bloomquist2014 – Scott Bloomquist2013 – Jimmy Owens2012 – Brian Birkhofer2011 – Don O’Neal

Tom Drane (59) and Chase Saathoff (88) race during the AFT Singles presented by KICKER Main Event at the DuQuoin Mile July 5th. [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 16, 2025) – A heated battle atop the AFT Singles presented by KICKER standings arrives with Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, as it makes its Wheatland, Missouri, debut for the first-ever Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway on Friday, July 18.  …And in This Corner…  Entering the 2025 season, all eyes were on presumed 450cc title fighters Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R).  As it went, the class’ three-time but not-defending champion, Kody Kopp (No. 1 Bob Lanphere/KTM/Fastrack Racing KTM 450 SX-F), wasn’t quite ready to relinquish the spotlight, claiming double victory at the season opener during DAYTONA Bike Week.  And then rookie sensation Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F) came from seemingly nowhere to upend the class’ power hierarchy with a pair of stunning wins in his first two attempts.  But now as the season opens its second half – Drane and Saathoff have returned to centerstage.  Drane is absolutely rolling, having secured three victories in succession while soaring up the class’ career leaderboards in multiple categories.  Saathoff, meanwhile, has been nearly as quick, and, as a result, remains the only rider left in the chase who sits within single-race striking distance.  And it’s not just that the two are finally proving themselves the class of the field as expected, there’s also the undeniable heat to their rivalry.  The fact that they are as well matched in terms of speed and skill as they are has naturally created multiple chances for on-track clashes throughout their young careers. Those chances have resulted in crashes of both the near and actual variety, along with heightened emotion and exchanged words.  While a chummier paddock than most, rivalry is very much a feature of the sport. And any number of champions over the years have found the benefit in viewing their adversaries as, well, adversaries. Some might even argue that the legendary Jared Mees sought ways to make it so, as his prior and resumed friendships with the likes of Bryan Smith and Briar Bauman were put on temporary hold during the peak of their times as competing title fighters.  Fortunately, both Drane and Saathoff are mature beyond their years and calculated in their respective approaches. So long as everything stays above board, the past drama only makes the prospect of their future battles that much more intriguing.  Rookies Rising Along with Kopp’s successful send-off and the evolution of Drane vs. Saathoff, the third major story of the season has been the bumper crop of rookies.  Tadman is the headliner with those remarkable back-to-back wins in his first two professional events. However, he is far from alone.  Walker Porter (No. 100 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) hit the ground running despite jumping in near midseason. The 2024 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner showed himself to be a top-five talent in his debut weekend, and he has the ability to do much more than that as the second half of the season plays out.  Meanwhile, Ryder Reese (No. 244 Mission Foods/Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F) made his Progressive AFT debut the same weekend as Porter. And despite being lost in the long shadows cast by Tadman and Porter, he also came away with a top ten in his first weekend as a pro.  That same feat was pulled off earlier in the season, when Ethan Kitchen (No. 105 Lucky Thumb M/C Yamaha YZ450F) did it at the Daytona opener.  And finally, there’s Skylar Sentell (No. 249 Hoffer Performance/Stauffer Motors KTM 450 SX-F), who finished tenth at the Lima Half-Mile II – a race that featured four rookies in the top ten.  There are some other quick first-year riders in the field who continue to get closer and closer to making their mark as well.  The sport’s future is not just coming. It’s already here.  Emergence Day  Between Drane/Saathoff and the rookies is a healthy next group, with any number of contenders hoping to make the leap to the front.  Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) is the hardest to place because he’s somewhere between that first and next group. While he did defeat Drane to take the checkered flag in the Lima Half-Mile I Mission Triple Challenge Race II, Brunner is still seeking his first official race victory of 2025. You have to think it’s coming – he’s yet to go winless in four prior seasons in the class despite battling with the likes of Dallas Daniels and Kody Kopp over that span.  Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) has been the next best. He’s taken yet another step forward with a pair of podium finishes in ‘25. That said, he’s got to make another big jump in order to become a regular thorn in the sides of the leading duo.  Beyond Brunner and Santero, you have the likes of Evan Renshaw (No. 65 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R/Little Debbie Racing Honda CRF450R), and Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/Reel Medics Yamaha YZ450F) – all of whom seem to take turns in demonstrating genuine brilliance but none of whom have yet to find a way to channel it consistently.   But AFT Singles is the class where bouts of inconsistency can get ironed out and done so in a hurry.   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.

July 16, 2025

Toronto, ONT, Canada
Sunday July 20 at 12 PM ET
Live on Fox

What to Watch for on the streets of Toronto:

• A win a weekend: Honda has scored a victory in every single NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekend so far in 2025, taking the top step of the podium in 11 of 12 races—every race except Race 1 of the Iowa doubleheader weekend. Honda teams and drivers have won on every major track type in IndyCar—road courses, street circuits, speedways and short ovals. The 11 wins are split between Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou (St. Pete, Thermal, Barber, Indy GP, Indy 500, Road America, Iowa), Scott Dixon (Mid-Ohio) and Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood (Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Detroit, World Wide Technology Raceway). Palou leads the drivers’ championship by 129 points, Dixon sits third and Kirkwood is P4. Additionally, Honda also holds the lead in the manufacturers’ standings by 208 points, 1147 to 939.
• Street circuit supremacy: Honda has been the dominant manufacturer on street circuits in the last few seasons, winning all but one race on the streets across 2023, 2024 and thus far in 2025. Honda drivers swept the five street circuits in 2023, including a podium sweep in Long Beach and Toronto. 2024 saw wins on three of the four street circuits for Honda, notching podium sweeps at Long Beach and Detroit—as well as a Honda 1-7 on the streets of Toronto. Thus far in 2025, Honda has seen victory in all three street circuit events, with Alex Palou taking the opening round at St. Petersburg and Kyle Kirkwood emerging victorious at both the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and the Detroit Grand Prix.
• Success in the 6ix: Honda-powered drivers and teams have a history of success at Toronto, winning 13 times in both CART and INDYCAR competition, most recently with Colton Herta leading home a Honda 1-7 in the 2024 edition of the race—completing three race wins in a row for Honda in Toronto. Christian Lundgaard won the 2023 event, his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win, while Scott Dixon scored his fourth win on the streets of Toronto in 2022. Dario Franchitti, Will Power, Michael Andretti, Alex Zanardi and Adrian Fernandez have also scored wins for Honda on the streets of Exhibition Place.

2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Honda Lineup

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

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

The Californian comes from eighth to top a four-leader thriller at Attica

ATTICA, OH (July 15, 2025) – You name it, and it likely happened at the 2025 Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals.

Tuesday night at Attica Raceway Park will be one fans are talking about for a long time. Four different leaders. Charges through the field. Intense battles for the top spot. Leaders spinning. Once the green flag flew, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series action was endless.

Early on Michael “Buddy” Kofoid took command. Traffic allowed polesitter Kyle Larson to snatch the lead for two laps before Kofoid reclaimed it. Sheldon Haudenschild then surged into contention, and he and Kofoid nearly made contact as Kofoid tripped on the Turn 4 cushion and did a 360. That allowed Haudenschild to take the lead, but heartbreak hit the Wooster, OH native with four laps remaining as the cushion also bit him and he spun after looking destined to win.

After all that calamity, it was Carson Macedo inheriting P1 due to Haudenschild’s spin. The Lemoore, CA native started back in eighth and made his way forward with some daring moves that included a three-wide pass to steal third. After getting to the runner-up spot, Haudenschild gave Macedo a gift, and he had no plans of giving it back.

Macedo ripped ahead on the restart. Kofoid gave him one brief challenge in an effort at redemption, but he couldn’t find enough speed. The Jason Johnson Racing pilot held on and added his name to the history books as a Brad Doty Classicwinner.

“I really felt like I was running pretty hard on the top, about as hard as I could and maybe even overdriving it,” Macedo said. “But Sheldon was driving like four times harder than me, so I actually backed it down thinking maybe something would happen. He almost got over the edge one time in (Turns) 1 and 2. Then he ended up getting over the curb. I mean, it was no fault of his own. He was doing a great job, just really tricky and treacherous and easy to get over it. It was kind of marbly really, and that’s why guys were able to slide and almost clear you.

“Hats off to Philip Dietz, Adam Zimmerman, and Robby McQuinn. We changed a few things tonight that we thought might be a little bit better, and I think it definitely seemed to be really good there. I was able to get my wing back and get squeezed back in the track late in the race. Hats off to them. Just a cool race to win.”

The victory is the sixth of the 2025 campaign for Macedo and his second in the last three races. The 29-year-old became the 26th different winner of “The Doty” since the event first began in 1989. He joined Tyler Walker, Jason Meyers, and Kyle Larson as the fourth Californian to come out on top. He had won at Attica with FAST in 2017 and the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) in 2018, but Tuesday was his first at the 1/3 mile with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

The runner-up spot went to Buddy Kofoid after he led the most laps aboard the Roth Motorsports No. 83. The Penngrove, CA native will no doubt be left thinking what could’ve been after having such a strong car and spinning while fighting for the lead with Haudenschild. Even with looping it, Kofoid still salvaged his ninth consecutive podium as he continues to build momentum.

“I kind of saw him (Haudenschild) and figured if I stayed where I was, he was going to get into me,” Kofoid said of when he spun. “And I didn’t want to lift for him, so I figured if I could get around him, I could be okay. Then we were just a little tight, and it just grabbed me wrong and pulled me over but glad to keep going. Once I got behind those guys I feel like I could do the opposite of what they were doing, and my car got actually even better. I still feel like we had the car to beat, just the cards didn’t fall our way.”

The final position on the podium went to Donny Schatz after a remarkable charge toward the front. The 10-time Series champion took the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 from 16th to third. It marked the second straight season he’s marched from outside the top 10 to the podium. The performance supplies Schatz with momentum as he prepares to chase a record-tying seventh Kings Royal crown later this week.

“I think a lot of guys made mistakes,” Schatz observed during his run to the front. “These Carquest/Advance guys had the car really good here. Obviously the longer the race went the better we got. I think the cushion was pretty treacherous with several people leading it, and it bit them. If things would’ve fallen our way a little bit, I don’t know if the yellow would’ve come out if we’d have been better or not. That’s part of this race. Forty laps here is pretty grueling. The guys did a great job. We salvaged a pretty good night, and hopefully it turns into a pretty good week.”

Logan Schuchart and Kyle Larson completed the top five.

David Gravel made it a dozen Simpson Quick Times in 2025 during Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying presented by Jon & Janet Wright.

NOS Energy Drink Heat Races presented by Kistler Racing Products belonged to Buddy Kofoid (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Sheldon Haudenschild (Real American Beer Heat Two), David Gravel (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Kyle Larson (TheGreatestStoreonDirt.com Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Kyle Larson.

Larson also topped the Toyota Dash presented by Racing Optics.

James McFadden won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown presented by UUI.

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

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Eldora Speedway for the Knight Before on Friday, July 18 and the 42nd running of the Kings Royal, which will award the winner a massive $200,000 payday. 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. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 5. 57-Kyle Larson[1]; 6. 2-David Gravel[7]; 7. 18T-Tanner Holmes[14]; 8. 2C-Cole Macedo[4]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[10]; 10. 7S-Chris Windom[13]; 11. 4-Zane DeVault[5]; 12. 19H-Joel Myers Jr[20]; 13. 32-Bryce Lucius[18]; 14. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 15. 7N-Darin Naida[12]; 16. 88-Tanner Thorson[23]; 17. 28M-Conner Morrell[25]; 18. 6-Zach Hampton[22]; 19. O9-Craig Mintz[24]; 20. 23-Garet Williamson[19]; 21. 21-James McFadden[21]; 22. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[17]; 23. 33W-Cap Henry[15]; 24. 17B-Bill Balog[11]; 25. 29-Zeth Sabo[9]

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series X – @WorldofOutlaws Instagram – @WoOSprint Facebook – Facebook.com/WorldofOutlawsSprintCarSeries YouTube – Youtube.com/WorldofOutlaws DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com – Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/monthCURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (39/79 Races): 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/

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

(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)

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.”