KUTZTOWN, PA – August 7, 2025 – Jacob Denney brought the Wednesday action to Kutztown, PA.

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota points leader the opening night of Appalachian Midget Week with a dominating run aboard his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) Midget for his seventh win of the 2025 season at Action Track USA.

Colton Robinson and Michael Faccinto set the front row for the 30-lap Feature, with Faccinto taking the early lead at the finish line as Denney took over second place when Robinson had trouble creating his opening lap momentum.

On Lap 5, Faccinto jumped over the Turn 1 cushion, leaving enough room for Denney to slide around the bottom and take the lead.

After taking the lead, Denney worked atop the cushion to create a 2.4-second gap over the field as Faccinto, Robinson, Cannon McIntosh, and Hayden Wise traded positions around the top five in the first half.

As McIntosh’s Mobil 1 No. 71K charged forward to battle Faccinto for second place, his KKM teammate Gavin Miller was creating a similar charge towards the front after starting the night in 11th place to drive up inside the top five with 10 laps to go.

When McIntosh got fully clear of Faccinto’s No. 5U on Lap 24, he followed Denney around the cushion while the leader’s No. 67 dealt with lapped traffic ahead of him.

Though the reigning Xtreme Outlaw Midgets champion sliced time off of Denney’s lead, he did not have enough of a distance to attempt a race-winning move as the Galloway, OH driver captured his seventh career Series win to boost his points lead over McIntosh to 159 points, leaving Action Track USA.

Denney’s win created the newest single-season Series win record, breaking McIntosh’s six-win record from 2024.

“I was pacing Michael there, and he was running a really fast pace,” Denney said. “I had to step it up a little bit, and I figured out at about Lap 3, I had enough stick, and I could kind of just run below the cushion, hit it on exit, and get back going again.

“So, I think that was the key tonight instead of getting tripped up every lap on the cushion. That’s just a testament to having a great car every night.”

McIntosh finished the night in second at Action Track, adding his 10th top-five in the last 11 Series Features to start his run of the Appalachian Midget Week.

“It’s tough, especially when it’s as fast-paced as it was tonight,” McIntosh said. “It was hard to make moves on guys, slicing and dicing most of the race. It was really hard for that second spot for a while. It felt like we had a really good piece. It was a matter of getting clear of those guys, and once we got into second and got clean air, I felt like we definitely ran him down, just ran out of time.”

Miller parked his No. 97 SoundGear Toyota in third place to complete his hard-working night in Kutztown. With the result, Miller claimed the night’s Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger award for his ninth podium of the season.

“Obviously, starting a little deep in the field hurt us,” Miller said. “The track’s really small, and it turned out there was two lanes to race, so you could get around and cut down. I thought the track was pretty good for how heavy it was to begin.

“Definitely a little hard getting by some of those guys who were train tracking around the top. Then, just got to be smart and race as realistically as we could to get back. Ultimately, it turned out to be really good tonight, I wish I started up front and not have all that work to get up there. But nonetheless, it was fun doing it.”

Recap Notes:

Smith Titanium Quick Time Award: Trevor Cline

Toyota Heat 1 Winner: Hayden Wise

CASM Safety Products Heat 2 Winner: Colton Robinson

TJ Forged Heat 3 Winner: Alex Karpowicz

High-Point Driver: Alex Karpowicz

Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger Award: Gavin Miller

Honest Abe Roofing 16th Place Finisher: Eric Heydenreich

Up Next: The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota enters the second chapter of the 2025 Appalachian Midget Week with racing at Jonestown, PA’s Linda’s Speedway on Thursday night, Aug. 7.

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.

Jacob Denney Opens Appalachian Midget Week in Dominance at Action Track USA

KUTZTOWN, PA – August 7, 2025 – Jacob Denney brought the Wednesday action to Kutztown, PA.

On Lap 5, Faccinto jumped over the Turn 1 cushion, leaving enough room for Denney to slide around the bottom and take the lead.

When McIntosh got fully clear of Faccinto’s No. 5U on Lap 24, he followed Denney around the cushion while the leader’s No. 67 dealt with lapped traffic ahead of him.

Denney’s win created the newest single-season Series win record, breaking McIntosh’s six-win record from 2024.

“So, I think that was the key tonight instead of getting tripped up every lap on the cushion. That’s just a testament to having a great car every night.”

McIntosh finished the night in second at Action Track, adding his 10th top-five in the last 11 Series Features to start his run of the Appalachian Midget Week.

Recap Notes:

Smith Titanium Quick Time Award: Trevor Cline

Toyota Heat 1 Winner: Hayden Wise

CASM Safety Products Heat 2 Winner: Colton Robinson

TJ Forged Heat 3 Winner: Alex Karpowicz

High-Point Driver: Alex Karpowicz

Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger Award: Gavin Miller

Honest Abe Roofing 16th Place Finisher: Eric Heydenreich

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

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 67-Jacob Denney[3]; 2. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[7]; 3. 97-Gavin Miller[11]; 4. 5U-Michael Faccinto[2]; 5. 94-Hayden Wise[6]; 6. 67K-Colton Robinson[1]; 7. 55-Trevor Cline[5]; 8. 7U-Kale Drake[8]; 9. 72-Alex Karpowicz[4]; 10. 7X-Kyle Jones[14]; 11. 40-Chase McDermand[18]; 12. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[12]; 13. 98K-Brandon Carr[10]; 14. 9U-Kameron Key[16]; 15. X-Daniel Bennett[9]; 16. 11-Eric Heydenreich[20]; 17. 21K-Cord Kisthardt[17]; 18. 7G-Jimmy Glenn[21]; 19. 25-Steve Buckwalter[13]; 20. 29-Jason Bennett[15]; 21. 5-PJ Gargiulo[19]; 22. 25B-Ryan Roulette[22]

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August 6, 2025 ARP Trish

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEWatkins Glen InternationalAugust 8-10, 2025

NASCAR will return to road racing this weekend with all three divisions uniting in upstate New York to take on Watkins Glen International.

MEDIA RESOURCES: Photo Gallery | Race Advances Chevrolet Newsroom

The 2.45-mile, seven-turn circuit has found its way back into a pivotal spot on the regular season schedule for each division, including the penultimate race in the final stretch to the playoffs for the Truck Series to kick off the tripleheader weekend. For the Cup and Xfinity Series, the regular season title still remains up for grabs with Team Chevy drivers, William Byron and Connor Zilisch, leading the charge into the Watkins Glen race weekend.

Chevrolet at Watkins Glen: NASCAR’s rich history at Watkins Glen International sees Chevrolet sit as the winningest manufacturer across all three divisions with 22 Cup Series wins, 13 Xfinity Series wins and three Truck Series wins. Piloting a 1957 Chevrolet, Buck Baker took the victory in the Cup Series’ inaugural appearance at the upstate New York circuit – a triumph that also marked Chevrolet’s first-ever road course win in NASCAR’s top division. Over a now 41-race history at the circuit, Chevrolet continues to hold the highest win streak at five-straight, which the manufacturer has accomplished on three different occasions (Aug. 1997 – Aug. 2001; Aug. 2003 – Aug. 2007; and Aug. 2018 – Aug. 2023). Among the series’ active drivers includes a three-way tie in all-time Watkins Glen wins – all of which come from the Chevrolet camp with Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch each owning two wins at the circuit in their championship-earning careers.

REGULAR SEASON BATTLE RAMPING UP The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series left America’s Heartland with yet another change atop their respective points standings.

TRUCK SERIES HITS TWO-TO-GO IN REGULAR SEASON For the first time in four years, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will make its way back to the twist and turns of Watkins Glen International – marking the penultimate race of the series’ regular season. Just three positions remain up for grabs in the 10-driver playoff field, with Grant Enfinger and the No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet team leading the way in the first provisional points position with a strong 89-point cushion over the cutline. On top of the playoff pressure comes the added element of a stacked entry list for Friday’s event, with the field also seeing appearances by the series’ winningest driver, Kyle Busch (No. 07 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet); Cup Series regular, Ross Chastain (No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet); and a pair of Xfinity Series playoff contenders, Sammy Smith (No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet) and Connor Zilisch (No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet).

BOWTIE BULLETS:· Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Watkins Glen International: Kyle Larson – two wins (2021, 2022)Chase Elliott – two wins (2019, 2018)Kyle Busch – two wins (2013, 2008)William Byron – one win (2024) · Chevrolet is the winningest manufacturer in all three NASCAR national divisions at Watkins Glen International with 22 Cup Series wins, 13 Xfinity Series wins, and three Truck Series wins. · Chevrolet has earned 22 victories in the past 29 NASCAR Cup Series races on the series’ traditional road courses – dating from Chase Elliott’s victory at Watkins Glen International in Aug. 2019, to Shane van Gisbergen’s win at Sonoma Raceway in July 2025. Van Gisbergen and Alex Bowman have added three more triumphs on left- and right-hand turns by keeping Chevrolet undefeated in the Chicago Street Race. · In 18 NASCAR Cup Series races on traditional road courses in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads the series with 12 victories – recorded by seven drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations. · Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in 12 of the 23 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. · In 131 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 62 victories – a winning percentage of 47.3%. · With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 876 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The GlenSunday, August 10, at 2 p.m. ET(USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90) NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The GlenSaturday, August 9, at 3 p.m. ET(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90) NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mission 176 at The GlenFriday, August 8, at 5 p.m. ET(FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletDo you like road racing?“Road racing has always been such a challenge for me. I’ve worked so hard on the craft and I’ve really grown to like it. Having Shane as a teammate has been a great help too. It’s wild to watch him in the simulator and how he can be so accurate and smooth with all of his movements. Connor is obviously a very talented road racer and he’s fun to race against. Daniel is a great road racer too. I have three teammates this weekend and I’m the guy still working really hard on my road race craft. Last year at Watkins Glen we ran really well. We led a bunch of laps and that was a lot of fun. I’m going to get some extra laps in on Friday in the truck race which always helps.” You seem to spend a lot of time in New York. Why is that?“I spend a lot of time in New York state for various things. Some of that is in New York City and some of it is in upstate New York around the racetrack and surrounding areas. Upstate is a gorgeous area and I do a lot of work with the Governors office and safe driving so I spend a lot of time in New York. I was in Corning a couple of weeks ago to promote this weekend’s race and it was a lot of fun.” Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are some of the things you like about Watkins Glen International, and what are some of the things that are difficult about that track?“Watkins Glen International is very fast for a road course. The bus stop, the esses, a big chunk of the speed at Watkins Glen comes from those two sections. The other sections are more self-explanatory, but it’s a tough track. It’s been my hardest track to get a grip on, but I feel like going there does present some opportunities because you have some strategy and different things that can play out. Qualifying is pretty important there as well. I’m looking forward to getting there in our BREZTRI AEROSPHERE® (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Chevrolet.” It’s been quite the year for this race team. You’ve had your share of ups and downs. Where does the No. 3 team stand currently in your mind?“I feel like Richard Boswell has built an amazing team, and I like the direction we are going. We are really just starting to click. We have potential. We have to work on our race car pace, but we are heading in the right direction that we need. We’ve had a lot of changes at the beginning of the year, some engineer swapping, and now I feel like everybody is on the same page and going in the right direction. From the team aspect, I feel like this is one of the strongest teams I’ve ever worked with and I’m super excited about the finish of this year and what we can do together in 2026. We had a streak of three straight top-10s at one point, and that was a good streak for us.” Have you ever had a chance to race around Shane Van Gisbergen, observe and what have your learned from him?“I think you have to go back to the first race he ran with us at the Chicago Street Course a few years ago. I pulled out in front of him during practice and I thought ‘oh this is no big deal. Who is this guy they are all talking about?’ A lap later he goes by me in the hardest and tightest section of the track in Turns 8 and 9 around the fountain area, and I’m like ‘oh man. This guy is going to win the race.’ I didn’t think it was even possible to pass in the section that he passed me in. I ended up chatting with him afterwards and he was really helpful. I was actually in a different gear than he was and he helped me in terms of what gear I needed to be in. His thought process about road course racing has changed the game for everyone, and the way you go about getting ready. The stuff that you value is different then the stuff that they value, because in Australian V8 cars the tire is smaller, has more degradation, and they think about the life of the tire more than what we have been, and I think more and more teams are looking at their process and changing it to keep up. He’s pretty impressive for sure.” Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletThis will be your fifth road-course of the season. How do you feel about going into Watkins Glen?“I feel like our Chevy has had speed at road-courses this year, we had two top-20s and a top-15 finish. Watkins Glen is always packed with campers and race fans and that makes it so much more exciting as a driver! I’ve always enjoyed how the track flows and am looking forward to this weekend.” Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletAre all road courses the same, or does Watkins Glen International come with its own unique challenges?“Setups are a little bit different at some of the road courses you go to. You would think road course, turn right, turn left, it’s the same thing, just run the same thing and go, but, no, Watkins Glen is more the superspeedway of road courses. Spring packages are a little different, bars are a little different, stuff like that. Looking at what the No. 16 ran there last year, they were really fast, they had a great race up there last year. So I’m leaning on some of our Kaulig friends on some advice on putting ourselves in a good spot to go up there and have a fast racecar.” Do you like racing at Watkins Glen International?“Watkins Glen has always been a favorite, I really enjoy it. I’ve always enjoyed the technicalities of that place, the high speeds of that place. The bus stop back there, being as sketch as it is, trying to go through there and blast through there as fast as you can, hopping all the curbs. It’s just a really fun place and you can be on attack mode there and find some speed.” Just three races remaining before the NASCAR Playoffs. Assess your chances of winning at one of the next three races to lock yourself in?“I have won at all those places, so let’s go do it again. Watkins Glen is probably my favorite road course we go to. Richmond is statistically one of my best racetracks that we go to. And then Daytona has been one of my best racetracks since I’ve been at RCR with Team Chevrolet. I feel really good about our opportunities the next three weeks. It’s all about execution and being able to do our job right. And that includes me, going out there and setting some fast laps and being in control of being able to do that, and having good pit stops on Pit Road and having good strategy and the race falling our way.” AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Watkins Glen is always special to me; it’s a racetrack that we’re always really fast at as well. We have the opportunity to be in contention this weekend if we execute well. Obviously, we want a shot to win, but ultimately, we need a solid run, and this is a racetrack that we can do it at.” Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“We’re heading to The Glen this weekend and we’re proud to have Real American Beer on the car in honor of Hulk Hogan. We’ll be giving it everything we’ve got out there.” Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow does Watkins Glen compare to the other road courses on the Cup Series schedule?“Watkins Glen is a momentum track. It’s long, has a lot of lateral loading, and it flows very differently. It’s different than Sonoma. You have quick switchbacks when you think about Mexico City or Chicago, and it’s just so different. Obviously, it’s higher speeds and higher loading. The easiest way to describe it is like racing on a mile-and-a-half oval, but on a road course. Chicago is similar to Martinsville, and Sonoma is probably like Bristol. It’s just that different of a feel when it comes to those tracks. Your fundamentals are still the same, but the way you attack Watkins Glen is different than how you attack Sonoma. There’s no doubt about it. It fits my style well. From an overall speed standpoint, it’s probably my best track. We don’t really have the results to show for it, but in qualifying the last few years, we’ve started in the top five or close to it. I’ve won a few stages and led a bunch of laps, but it just hasn’t come together, whether it was an engine failure two years ago, or whatever happened last year. We’ve just had some missed opportunities there. But overall, from a speed perspective, Watkins Glen is probably one of my best tracks. I’m excited to have the Go Bowling at The Glen race outside the playoffs this year, just because I feel like it’s another opportunity and another shot for us to try to get a win.” Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletAt Watkins Glen last year, we saw you battle for a win and ultimately earn your first top-five finish in the Cup Series. Was that the race that set the No. 77 on the path its on now, and how do you feel heading back to that track?“I think it was probably the first time that people really got to see Spire cars running up front and holding our own. Since then it’s only been improvement for the whole organization. We have up and down weeks, but that’s part of building a consistently successful program. Every weekend we have at least two cars running in the top 10, if not all three right there together. I just think Watkins Glen last year was a race where people started to pay attention. That’s definitely continued this season and I feel like the last two races are a really good example of that. At Indy we had two cars finish within the first 11 spots and Iowa we had a car in the top-10 all day and probably would’ve had similar results without the way the cautions fell in the middle of the race. I’m excited to get back to The Glen. We’ve got a lot of momentum heading into this race and we’ve done a really good job of continuing to improve at tracks where we’ve done well in the past.”

Connor Zilisch, No. 87 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet / No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet“I love going to Watkins Glen. The fans there are awesome and it’s a beautiful part of the country. It’s going to be really cool. I’m really excited to be making my fourth start in the Cup Series with Red Bull and Trackhouse. This is my last one of the year so we’re going to make it count. Watkins Glen is a track that I’m really comfortable at so this is a good one for us. Trackhouse has been pretty dominant on the road and street courses this season so I’m optimistic.” “Watkins Glen is a place that holds a lot of memories for me. I won my first-ever there in my Xfinity debut last year and I’m excited to go back there and try and back that up with another win this year and get more playoff points before the playoffs begin in a few weeks. We’ve had a lot of momentum this year and we want to keep it up at Watkins Glen. I’m excited for the entire weekend. It’s going to be busy with the Cup car and the Truck but it’s so cool to get these opportunities.” What did you learn at Circuit of the Americas earlier this season that will help you at Watkins Glen this weekend?“At COTA I learned a little bit about the car and got a feel for Cup racing. Those two tracks are very different and require different driving styles but any laps in the Cup car that you can get are always beneficial.” How much has life changed for you since your NXS debut at Watkins Glen in 2024?“It’s certainly a lot different. I’ve won a lot of races since the last time I was at Watkins Glen. It will be cool to go back there and reflect on the start of a lot of remarkable things that have happened in less than a year. I love going to Watkins Glen. The fans there are awesome and it’s a beautiful part of the country.” Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletDo you still think about last year’s Watkins Glen Cup race and what could have been?“I still get frustrated thinking about that race. When I make a personal mistake like that, it makes me angry to think that I threw that one away myself, especially after how good of a day it was, and we had the fastest car all day, then to do that. I really want to get there this weekend, make no mistakes, have a fast car and try to execute all day. Which we have been doing on the road courses, and it will be good to continue doing that.” What do you think is clicking for you and the No. 88 team on the road courses?“I think it’s just been time on the road courses, learning what we want from the car, changing our philosophy. We’ve really clicked on the road course set up and made our cars a lot better. On the ovals too, we are getting better as team.” Your first win in the Summer Shootout came last week. What made you want to compete in the eight-week series?“Well, I raced Aussie race cars before, which is similar, but obviously never on an oval. It’s something fun to do on a Tuesday night and it’s more reps for me. It was a blast racing with Bubba (Wallace) & Scott (McLaughlin), just a couple of mates hanging out every week was cool, but also, I learned a lot.” Do you classify your Sonoma win as your “perfect drive” or is there another race that is hard to beat in your mind?“Yes, but actually, Mexico (City) was really good as well. We just executed as a team, we had good pit stops, good strategy and obviously a fast car, which that is the best thing you could have. We finally put it all together which was great. Chicago and Sonoma were great too, but with Mexico (City) being our team’s first win of the season, it just sticks out to me a bit more.” Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat do you remember about last year at Watkins Glen?“We went through a lot last year. The No. 99 Freeway Insurance Chevy was pretty fast, especially on the long runs. I thought we could drive through the field once we lost some track position, but it was much more difficult to pass than I anticipated. And then we lost a wheel, and from that, we were just trying to recover. I was very proud of this team for not giving up, executing well, and going to fight right off the bat. Finishing 13th after being stuck in the gravel isn’t a bad day. Our plan is to have a lot smoother day this year.”

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEWatkins Glen InternationalAugust 8-10, 2025

NASCAR will return to road racing this weekend with all three divisions uniting in upstate New York to take on Watkins Glen International.

MEDIA RESOURCES: Photo Gallery | Race Advances Chevrolet Newsroom

REGULAR SEASON BATTLE RAMPING UP The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series left America’s Heartland with yet another change atop their respective points standings.

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 43First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2024 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Drivers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 33First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2021) Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007) 2025 STATISTICS: Wins: 10Poles: 10Laps Led: 2,900Top-Fives: 46Top-10s: 99Stage Wins: 20 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 876 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 763Laps led to date: 255,611Top-fives to date: 4,415Top-10s to date: 9,106 Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date: General Motors: 1,210 Chevrolet: 876 Pontiac: 154 Oldsmobile: 115 Buick: 65 Ford: 844 Ford: 744 Mercury: 96 Lincoln: 4 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467 Dodge: 217 Plymouth: 191 Chrysler: 59 Toyota: 198

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43rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil Next

August 1, 2025 ARP Trish

BATAVIA, Ohio (August 1, 2025) – The nation’s top dirt late model drivers will converge at Florence Speedway in Union, Ky., Thursday-Saturday, August 7-9, to chase over $325,000 in prize money. In 2025, the 43rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil will be an exclusive event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. Thursday and Friday night’s preliminary A-Mains will pay $6,000 to win. Each night, the field will be split into two groups based on pill draw, with each group competing in a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective 25-lap A-Main. The combined points from Thursday and Friday’s preliminary events will determine the line-ups for Saturday’s Heat Races. Saturday’s off-track festivities include the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Memorabilia Auction, a Dirt Racing Outreach Service, and a Driver Autograph Session. The on-track action begins with Heat Races and B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. Then, the 100-lap, $75,000 to win/$3,500 to start Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil takes center stage. A $3,000 to win non-qualifiers race will cap off the weekend action. On Thursday and Friday, the pit gate opens at 3:00 PM, while the general admission gates open at 6:00 PM. Hot laps start at 7:00 PM. The pit and general admission gates will all open at 3:00 PM for Saturday’s Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil. Hot laps are set to begin at 7:00 PM on Saturday. Florence Speedway is a half-mile clay oval located in Northern Kentucky off Interstate 71/75, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit www.florencespeedway.com. 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 – Group A: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Thursday – Group B: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Friday – Group A: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Friday – Group B: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Saturday Non-Qualifiers Race: 1. $3,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,000, 4. 850, 5. $750, 6. $650, 7. $600, 8. $575, 9. $550, 10. $525, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500 = $15,000 43rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil: 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. $4,750, 10. $4,500, 11. $4,250, 12. $4,000, 13. $3,750, 14. $3,700, 15. $3,650, 16. $3,600, 17. $3,550, 18. $3,500, 19. $3,500, 20. $3,500, 21. $3,500, 22. $3,500, 23. $3,500, 24. $3,500, 25. $3,500, 26. $3,500 = $212,250 Total Weekend Purse: $325,450 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 Previous North/South 100 Champions:2024 – Bobby Pierce2023 – Bobby Pierce2022 – Jonathan Davenport2021 – Brandon Overton2020 – Tim McCreadie2019 – Chris Madden2018 – Ricky Weiss2017 – Tim McCreadie2016 – Bobby Pierce2015 – Jonathan Davenport2014 – Eddie Carrier Jr.2013 – Don O’Neal2012 – Don O’Neal2011 – Jimmy Owens2010 – Jimmy Owens2009 – Jimmy Mars2008 – Darren Miller2007 – Jimmy Owens2006 – Steve Shaver2005 – Bart Hartman2004 – Steve Shaver2003 – Dan Schlieper2002 – Chub Frank2001 – Rained Out2000 – Scott Bloomquist1999 – Bob Pierce1998 – Donnie Moran1997 – Rick Aukland1996 – Donnie Moran1995 – John Gill1994 – Jack Boggs1993 – John Gill1992 – Jack Boggs1991 – Rodney Combs1990 – Mike Head1989 – Jeff Purvis1988 – Scott Bloomquist1987 – Jeff Purvis1986 – Jack Boggs1985 – John Mason1984 – Pat Patrick1983 – Pat Patrick

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McCreadie Survives Wild Finish, Opens USA Nationals in Victory Lane

August 1, 2025 ARP Trish

NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 31, 2025) – It’s been 12 years since he won the USA Nationals, but Tim McCreadie still knows his way around Cedar Lake Speedway.

The Watertown, NY native drove from seventh to the lead in 15 laps and came out on top of the chaos at the end for his fourth win of the year with the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision.

On a night when the Cedar Lake surface provided plenty of room for big moves and hard racing, but was quick to punish the slightest misstep, drivers who know when to push the issue and when to stay smooth were going to come out on top. And with his three decades of dirt racing experience, no one fits that description better than McCreadie.

“It’s no secret, when it gets like that, I’m just patient enough to stay in it,” McCreadie said. “A lot of guys, they get impatient, they drive hard and they throttle out of it. It’s more like what happens in the Big Blocks once in a while, or what happens when tracks are good enough that where you run matters. That’s kind of how this place is and why we all like coming here.”

The 30-lapper started with Cade Dillard and Hudson O’Neal sharing the front row, but Garrett Alberson immediately decided to join the party from third by sending it three-wide into Turn 1. The No. 58 started bouncing on the inside of Dillard, and with his wheels in the air and no air on the nose, Alberson went around in Turn 2.

Chris Madden inherited the third spot for the restart and repeated Alberson’s move, but this time he kept it straight in the corner. “Smokey” stayed three-wide with Dillard and O’Neal down the backstretch and pulled ahead on the bottom in Turns 3 and 4 to take command.

The No. 44 remained a bottom feeder throughout the early laps while O’Neal pounded the cushion trying to get by, and seven laps in he finally built up enough momentum to blast by off Turn 4. However, that was only the beginning of their tussle. Madden tried a slide job in Turn 3 two laps later, but got crossed over off the corner. In the next set of corners, Madden found a strip of brown through the middle and used it to power off Turn 2 to O’Neal’s inside and back into the lead.

Madden wasn’t done fending off challenges for the lead, but the next one wouldn’t come from O’Neal. McCreadie had gotten to third by that point, and when O’Neal slid up the track in Madden’s wake, it was all the opening McCreadie needed to slip into second.

Shortly before halfway, Madden started to explore other lanes as he made his way through traffic. Leaving the bottom open in Turns 1 and 2 proved to be the wrong move, as McCreadie used the lane to drive straight into the lead with 15 to go.

With the laps winding down, McCreadie grew his lead to over a second and looked to have the win in the bag until a slowing Garrett Smith brought out the caution with two laps remaining.

When the green flag flew once more, McCreadie went back to his tried-and-true low lane while O’Neal – who got back around Madden for second before the yellow came out – banged the boards for all they were worth around Turns 1 and 2. The No. 71 carried a massive head of steam down the backstretch and got to McCreadie’s outside before the two made contact. That sent McCreadie sliding sideways into Turn 3, but he gathered it back up and kept going. Meanwhile, O’Neal initially kept it straight, but got out of shape on the cushion coming to the white flag and spun on his own to hand the lead right back to McCreadie.

“Hudson almost pulled my pants down on that last restart,” McCreadie said. “I should have known better to roll the middle or go in on the top, once we packed the crumbs down for a few laps it was going to be fast. I went into one and kind of parked too hard. I don’t know what happened down the backstretch, I didn’t really do anything different than I’d been doing, he just happened to clip me with his wheel or something. It stretched the wheel right out of my hand and I thought I was going to spin out down there. I got lucky and hung onto it.”

The second green-white-checkered attempt turned out to be much calmer than the first, as McCreadie pulled away on the restart and went uncontested the rest of the way.

The late cautions also benefitted Nick Hoffman, who went from fourth with two to go to second in the final rundown. With Series points leader Bobby Pierce struggling all night and finishing 17th, that finish cut Hoffman’s deficit to 88 points and extended his margin to 48 markers in the Coltman Farms Racing Cup battle.

“I don’t know what it is up here, you get in the north – Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota – our stuff’s really good,” Hoffman said. “I didn’t feel exactly where I needed to be there, where McCreadie rolled by us in the middle and I moved out late in that race and he still was quite a bit faster than we were up there.”

Madden held onto third in his first World of Outlaws start driving for Kale Green, marking his best Series result since his win to end 2024 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

“We’ve got a good piece here, we’ve just got to work on it a little bit and get a few more of the bugs worked out,” Madden said. “We haven’t been in these kind of conditions, slowing down that much on the bottom and it was a little choppy down there. We were loading up, the motor was shutting down and then it would fire back up and blow the tires off. We’ll get it ironed out here for Saturday.”

Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Sheppard rounded out the top five.

RACE NOTES:

Cade Dillard set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Garrett Alberson won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Cade Dillard won Real American Beer Heat 1.

Hudson O’Neal won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Nick Hoffman won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Garrett Alberson won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Ricky Thornton Jr. won Real American Beer Heat 5.

Chris Madden won Real American Beer Heat 6.

Dennis Erb Jr. and Mike Marlar won the Landa Pressure Washers Last Chance Showdowns.

Cade Dillard won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Mike Marlar won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Jake Timm was the MD3 Rookie of the Race.

Nick Hoffman won the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher Award.

Ricky Thornton Jr. was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Brandon Sheppard was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dan Ebert was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Mike Marlar was the VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Cade Dillard was the Lifeline USA Ninth-Place Finisher.

Devin Moran was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Tanner English was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

UP NEXT: The USA Nationals continue on Friday, Aug. 1, with Qualifying, Heat Races, the Heat Race Winners Dash and the FANS Fund Dash for the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision. Tickets will be available at the gate.

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Austin McCarl Outlasts Larson, McFadden on Opening Night of 35th 360 Knoxville Nationals

August 1, 2025 ARP Trish

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 31, 2025) — Austin McCarl was a bit emotional in Knoxville Raceway Victory Lane Thursday night. Minutes after winning a thrilling battle in the final laps, the feeling of accomplishment began to sink in as victor in one of his home track’s biggest events.

McCarl, of Altoona, IA, took the checkered flag on opening night of the 35th annual Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank, marking his second career preliminary Feature win in the marquee event. He’s yet to win the main event on Saturday night as his father, Terry McCarl, has five times, though he’s been close before.

But deep in the heart of a battle for the top spot Thursday night, racing some of the nation’s best drivers, Austin couldn’t help but remember some lessons learned from dad about racing around the historic 1/2-mile oval.

“I just thought about my dad,” he said. “Gotta be good in traffic, especially on a track like that.”

“I get so emotional. It’s just a prelim night, but I love winning.”

The win counts as McCarl’s third with the American Sprint Car Series and first since 2023. The three-time Knoxville 410 Sprint Car track champion last won a 360 Nationals preliminary Feature in 2020, which then led to a fifth-place finish in the finale on Saturday.

McCarl took the green flag from third on the starting grid and slid into the runner-up spot on the opening lap. For the first 16 laps of the race, he chased polesitter Chase Randall, who was maneuvering his way through lapped traffic with enough speed and agility to stay ahead of his opponents.

That was until Lap 17, when McCarl found great traction in the bottom lane against the inside berm and pulled even with Randall, who was keeping the momentum up on the outside lane of the track. The two drag-raced out of Turn 2, but McCarl inched ahead with the lead into Turn 3 as Randall bobbled down the backstretch.

McCarl sealed the pass by moving up to the high groove through Turns 3 and 4 and appeared to drive away from Randall slightly, until a new challenger entered the frame as the group crossed the start/finish line with only three laps remaining.

Kyle Larson, the three-time and defending 410 Knoxville Nationals champion, had got a great run off the bottom of Turn 4 and shot past Randall into second. Immediately, he made a bid for the lead, diving low underneath McCarl into Turn 1, but could not hold the line as McCarl zoomed past him one lane higher on the track.

Larson tried to make up the ground in the final two laps but was unable to catch the Country Builders Racing No. 88 in the end as McCarl crossed the finish line to bank the $3,000 check.

“I think I saw Kyle at least two or three times underneath me,” McCarl said. “Traffic got amazing. I had to make the right decisions in traffic there, and it kind of went my way and didn’t go my way a few times, and I just had to be really smart and really watch ahead.”

Larson crossed the stripe in second, beating third-place James McFadden to the line by .002 seconds. Starting from fifth, the California native fell back to sixth on the opening lap but was able to make his way back up through the field despite coming up one spot short in the end.

“I got to third a little bit quicker than I maybe thought I could,” Larson said. “I felt like I could bide my time a little bit and then traffic just got crazier than I thought.

“I made some kind of bad decisions and had some holes plug-up at the wrong time. Austin did a great job through traffic, and that was a lot of fun with him and Chase and James there at the end.”

McFadden entered the picture in the final lap, taking third from Chase Randall on Lap 19. He drag-raced Larson down the backstretch on the final lap and took the spot with a pass out of Turn 4, but Larson stole it back after one final drag race down the frontstretch, forcing McFadden to settle for third.

“I was kinda searching to find something different; it was a really busy race, and the track moved around a lot,” McFadden said. “I just kinda tried to be where everyone else wasn’t and keep my momentum up.”

Indiana racer Justin Peck crossed the finish line fourth while Randall hung on to claim the final spot in the top five.

Peck was also the fastest car in WEDG High Performance Karts Hot Laps.

Sam Hafertepe Jr. earned fast qualifier honors for his lap time of 16.002 in Qualifying.

Heat Races were won by Dustin Selvage (Heat 1), Jamie Ball (Heat 2), Matt Juhl (Heat 3), Tony Rost (Heat 4) and Matt Covingon (Heat 5).

The Smith Titanium Last Chance Showdown was won by Tanner Holmes.

UP NEXT

The 35th 360 Knoxville Nationals continues at Knoxville Raceway with another full program on Friday, Aug. 1. Tickets for the event are on sale now at KnoxvilleRaceway.com. If you can’t be there, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS (view all results)

360 A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 88-Austin McCarl[3]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[5]; 3. 21T-James McFadden[4]; 4. 26-Justin Peck[6]; 5. 9R-Chase Randall[1]; 6. 63-JJ Hickle[2]; 7. 44-Chris Martin[7]; 8. 55-Kerry Madsen[12]; 9. 87-Justin Sanders[8]; 10. 40-Ryan Leavitt[9]; 11. 6-Dustin Selvage[13]; 12. 2M-Ryan Giles[10]; 13. 18T-Tanner Holmes[21]; 14. 09-Matt Juhl[15]; 15. 35-Skylar Prochaska[19]; 16. 99-Tony Rost[11]; 17. 13-Daison Pursley[22]; 18. 3F-Derek Hagar[16]; 19. 95-Matt Covington[20]; 20. 24H-Kade Higday[23]; 21. 5A-Alex Vande Voort[24]; 22. 4W-Jamie Ball[14]; 23. 55B-Chase Brown[18]; 24. 13M-Brett Moffitt[17]

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Karter Sarff Holds I-55 Close to Heart, Seeking Reset Ahead of Ironman 55 Weekend

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

PEVELY, MO – July 31, 2025 – If you ask Karter Sarff what his favorite tracks to race at are, he’ll tell you one of them is I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park.

He has enough reason to enjoy the 1/3-mile track, as he’s scored three of the last four Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Features during the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 weekend aboard his Sarff Motorsports No. 21K.

However, the track has recently bitten Sarff, as an accident while leading with seven laps to go in the first 2025 Series visit to I-55 for the St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff kept Sarff out of racing dirt Midgets for three weeks until June 18 at Spoon River Speedway. However, his enjoyment for racing in Pevely, MO, remains the same entering his comeback weekend.

“It’s by far one of the coolest races to be a part of with the Outlaws there,” Sarff said. “Sweeping it last year was pretty awesome, especially with it being $7,500 to win the second night, that check is up in my room and one of the first things you see when you come in.”

Yeah, super cool to do that, I remember the first night and second, the track conditions were way different from each other. We had a slick track in the second night, and it was hammer down, so it goes to show how good Paul (May) is really. How he makes things good no matter what the conditions are like, it helps him that I have confidence at that racetrack to just go out and run our own race. It’s why it’s one of my favorite tracks.”

Though Sarff is not competing for the overall Series championship in 2025, his Provisio-sponsored Toyota is second in the Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series standings, 38 points back from Jacob Denney.

While an extra $2,500 is a helpful bonus for the Mason City, IL driver, he’s more focused on leaving the racetrack with trophy hardware in his truck than the points situation when he’s competing.

“The Challenge Series is fun, but at the end of the day, we just want to win,” Sarff said. “We’re just there so we can win, and the last time we went there, we crashed, so I don’t usually think too much about points because we just wanna win races, so that’s what we’ll keep trying to do here.”

Sarff credits much of his success he’s had behind the wheel of a Midget to his veteran crew chief, Paul May. Since the two were initially paired together at Chase Briscoe Racing’s Sprint Car and Midget program in 2023, they’ve accounted for six Xtreme Outlaw Series Feature wins.

“You find the right people that you just click with,” Sarff said. “Me and Paul have clicked ever since Chili Bowl, so I’m grateful I got that opportunity with Chase Briscoe’s Midget, and Paul was the crew chief at the time. Ever since then, me and him click really well together. Even though he didn’t really like Midgets before, I think he likes them now. We have fun no matter what happens, and I think that’s how we’ve found so much success.”

The Ironman is the sole weekend of the 2025 Xtreme season where they get to share the track with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars between the two nights of racing.

With a year’s difference since racing with “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” and the last visit to Pevely featured the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models presented by DIRTVision, Sarff is throwing away the past track experiences and sticking to what he knows best around I-55.

“I’m just seeing what it’s gonna do, really,” Sarff said. “I’m sure we’ll still be pretty close to what we always do there. That’s the good thing with Paul, he’s good at keeping an eye on the track and figuring out what we need to do that makes it good.

“I gotta get my head right and feel comfortable. It feels like it’s been a while, we’ve only ran one ran once since we crashed at Pevely, so it’s been a lot of work getting a new car put back together, and I’m just excited for this weekend, hopefully it’s a good one.”

Sarff will strap his helmet back on for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets clash with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars at I-55 for the marquee Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 on Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2.

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PUMPING IRON: New Trophy Unveiled Ahead of Next Ironman 55 Chapter

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

The iconic dumbbell gets a fresh look for 2025 as the event continues to grow

PEVELY, MO (July 31, 2025) – Ever since 2009 one determined Sprint Car driver has hoisted a dumbbell in I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park Victory Lane during the month of August.

Not just any dumbbell. The Ironman 55 dumbbell. After 55 of the most intense laps they’ll ever race, they summon what energy is left to lift the iconic trophy above their head in triumph.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series first visited the Pevely, MO bullring in 1987 when Brad Doty won. The track became a staple of the schedule over the next couple of decades. As the relationship between the Series and track grew, so did the desire to create a marquee event. A track known for being physically demanding, located right off I-55, why not blend the two traits? Thus, the Ironman 55 was born.

The 17th edition of the “Show-Me State” event is set for this weekend (Aug. 1-2), and a brand-new trophy awaits Saturday’s champion. Fear not, fans, as the dumbbell remains the focal point. The weight now has the former winners’ names engraved on it and sits atop a base with the Series, event, and track logos showcased.

Before the new trophy debuts, let’s take a trip through the past of the Ironman 55 that’s led us to today.

The event debuted in 2009. Craig Dollansky led the opening 18 circuits before his Kasey Kahne Racing teammate, Joey Saldana, took the top spot and led the rest of the way to cement himself as the first Ironman. The following year Jason Meyers topped the 55-lapper on his way to his first of two World of Outlaws championships.

The 2011 Ironman 55 started a run of dominance. After coming close in the inaugural running, Craig Dollansky would not be denied in the third. He led all but three laps aboard the Big Game Motorsports No. 7 on his way to victory.

A year later, Dollansky wheeled from sixth to go back-to-back and then made it three in a row in 2013. Despite making it look easy, the Elk River, MN native admits the paths to winning those races were some of the most difficult in his career.

“It’s a hard track to win at to start with for a World of Outlaws show,” Dollansky said. “And when you add the more laps to it and make it a 55-lap race, it makes it all the more difficult. I can tell you that when it’s in August, it definitely is challenging. It’s very hot and humid. I remember winning there a couple times, and the water is running off me like a river for about two hours afterwards. You’ve got to be prepared all the way through. Winning that Ironman, you’ve got to be on step as a driver and your team. It’s not easily done.”

The next three years welcomed three new winners as Kerry Madsen (2014), Shane Stewart (2015), and Rico Abreu (2016) pumped iron. Abreu went back-to-back, claiming the 2017 event which was actually contested in 2018 due to weather. That year featured double Ironman 55s as Logan Schuchart got his first the next day with the Shark Racing team.

Sheldon Haudenschild served up one of the most dominant drives in Series history in the 2019 running. He took the lead on Lap 11 and never looked back, lapping through sixth and building a margin of victory north of 10 seconds aboard the NOS Energy Drink No. 17.

The 2020s opened by Kyle Larson adding his name as an Ironman during a year in which he won more than 40 times on dirt. Sheldon Haudenschild swept in 2021 for his second dumbbell before “The Big Cat” Brad Sweet got his first in 2022.

Larson returned in 2023 for the first time since his 2020 title and promptly won again in what was one of the best Sprint Car races ever. “Yung Money” and Logan Schuchart traded the top spot several times in the closing laps, with Larson sealing it with a last corner pass.

“That was probably the most fun Sprint Car race I think I’ve ran in maybe ever,” Larson said after the checkered flag. “Just a great race. I hope all of you fans enjoyed that. If I won or you wanted anybody else to win, that was a damn good race.”

The magic wasn’t done there for Larson as he defended the crown in 2024, starting the weekend by driving from 21st to victory in the 30-lap opener. The following night he took the Silva Motorsports No. 57 from 12th to a record-tying third Ironman. That charge also set a new mark for the farthest back a driver has come to win the event.

And that brings us to today. The next chapter ready to be written. A new trophy ready to be lifted at I-55.

For tickets to this weekend’s Ironman 55, CLICK HERE.

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

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Berry Looks to Build on Strong Iowa Run from 2024

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

Josh Berry showed speed in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway last season, starting third, leading 32 laps, and finishing seventh while driving a Ford Mustang for his previous team. It was a standout performance at the .875-mile short track – one he’s looking to build on this weekend.

Berry returns to Iowa for Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350, this time behind the wheel of the No. 21 Menards/Masterforce Tools Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Wood Brothers Racing. The race will mark the debut of a new green-and-black Masterforce Tools paint scheme.

Berry’s effort is backed by the team’s alliance with Team Penske, which also found success at Iowa in 2024 when Ryan Blaney led the most laps and took the win in his Blue Oval.

With a strong record at Iowa, Berry enters the weekend with confidence.

“I’m excited to get back to Iowa,” Berry said. “We really had a good race there last year, led laps, and we found ourselves in contention.

“So hopefully we can go back and do the same thing. I think it should be a good opportunity for us, and we’ve proven when we get to execute and get the car like we need to, we can get to the front.”

Cup Series action kicks off Saturday with practice at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 2:40 p.m. ET. Both sessions will air on truTV.

Sunday’s 350-lap, 306.25-mile event is scheduled to go green just after 3:30 p.m. ET, with race coverage on USA. Stage breaks are planned for Laps 70 and 210.

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It’s Adventure Time at Jackpine Gypsies Short Track Doubleheader

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

Trevor Brunner (21) celebrates winning the AFT Singles presented by KICKER class Main Event at Lucas Oil Speedway on July 18 [Photo: American Flat Track/Kristen Lassen] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 31, 2025) – The Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I & II will see the AFT AdventureTrackers™ make their long-awaited return and play host to an evolving AFT Singles presented by KICKERchampionship fight as Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicks off an action-packed week at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I & II, on Monday, August 4, and Tuesday, August 5, at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota. Never a Doubt Was there ever any doubt?  At Lucas Oil Speedway, Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) managed to extend his career-long streak of winning at least one race in each of his AFT Singles campaigns. And he did so in thrilling last-lap, last-corner fashion following an epic clash with title fighters Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R). Okay, maybe there was just a hint of doubt – especially pulling off that win after Drane jumped out the early lead. Brunner continues to establish himself as among the sport’s most decorated 450cc riders. Since joining the pro ranks after winning Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award honors in 2019, Brunner has been named AFT Singles Rookie of the Year, finished inside the championship top five on four occasions, climbed his way up to seventh all-time in career race wins, and stands as one of just five riders to achieve the Grand Slam in the category. Really, the only major achievement thus far eluding him is the #1 plate. With former class rivals Dallas Daniels and Kody Kopp no longer a concern, 2025 was expected to be his best shot yet. Brunner is still in the hunt, but the road to the title is looking steeper by the round. Second-ranked Saathoff is well within reach, now 12 points ahead and seven rounds remaining.  Drane, however, is a relatively distant 35 points out. And worse yet, Drane shows very few signs of making things easy on Brunner – or Saathoff for that matter. When the Australian saw his class-record nine-race podium streak halted earlier this year, he immediately went about assembling an active five-race streak that ranks tenth best all-time. While time is running out for those in pursuit of Drane, there’s plenty of opportunity for movement this week. With three races in five days, a full 69 points will be up for grabs in Sturgis. Three Races in Five? Make That Five in Five Three rounds in five days is correct, but five races in five days is more accurate, as the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I will utilize the Mission Triple Challenge format. In its debut, Brunner proved himself capable of beating Drane to the checkered flag – teasing what was to come – even if Drane ultimately walked away with overall top honors and maximum points in Lima. But one small mishap in any of the three Main Events on Monday could prove pivotal in this year’s championship battle. New to All  Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Old Oak Ranch KTM 450 SX-F), Walker Porter (No. 100 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), and the rest of this year’s standout rookie class will find themselves on somewhat more leveled ground this week in Sturgis. The Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club’s Short Track will be new to all, offering the first-year riders a chance to compete while not also facing the additional challenge of coming to grips with a venue at which their opponents are already well acquainted. Even minus that help, Tadman has scooped a pair of wins this year and seemed to have a realistic shot at a third at Lucas Oil Speedway before a mechanical problem knocked him out of the running in the Main Event’s opening lap. Porter, meanwhile, is motivated to get on the podium and do so as quickly as possible. Could the rookies turn the class’ power dynamics upside down again this week? Happy Hunting Grounds Even if the tracks are different, a return to the city where he earned his first-career AFT Singles podium one year ago is likely a welcome one for Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R). Santero is in the midst of something of a mini-slump, having finished 17th, eighth, and eighth, in his most recent three races. That said, he still ranks fourth in the standings, thanks in large part to grabbing his second- and third-career podium finishes earlier in the year. But he’s going to have to return to that form in a hurry if he wants to remain in fourth and hold off the big pack of riders currently embroiled in a rapidly advancing fight for fifth. Gimme Five Just ten points separate Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), Evan Renshaw (No. 65 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), and Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F), who rank fifth through seventh. And as mentioned above, that scrap is effectively one for fourth, with RoosEvans now just six points back of Santero. But while fourth may be the goal (at least considering how far out in front Drane, Saathoff, and Brunner are), eleventh isn’t out of the question for any of them either. Tadman and Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R/Little Debbie Racing Honda CRF450R) are just four points back of Pfanders and within single-race striking distance of Santero. And while there is some distance back to tenth-ranked Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/Reel Medics Yamaha YZ450F) and eleventh-ranked Chad Cose (No. 49 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), both riders have shown the ability to make up piles of points in a hurry when on their game. Adventure Awaits The AFT AdventureTrackers are back following their massively successful debut in Sturgis last year and will be here for the next four rounds.

A sneak peek at the bike of Dan Bromley (62) for the AFT AdventureTrackers class [Photo: Courtesy of Dan Bromley] A showcase for near-stock Dual Adventure bikes, the AFT AdventureTrackers put on quite the show in ‘24 when reigning FIM Flat Track World Champion Sammy Halbert took full advantage of the misfortune of Mission AFT SuperTwins star Dan Bromley to earn the class’ first-ever win ahead of a field stacked with big-name riders hailing from diverse backgrounds. Over the next couple of weeks, these versatile machines will demonstrate their full capabilities on a Short Track, Super TT, and traditional TT. First up are the twin Short Track rounds where there will be ample opportunities for them to lock horns. The Contenders The AFT AdventureTrackers’ entry list has yet to be unveiled in full, but the list of riders already confirmed features some heavy hitters. Among those taking part are the aforementioned Dan Bromley (Memphis Shades/Suzuki V-Strom 1050), ST and TT legend Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), 2022 Mission Production Twins champion Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250), and AFT Singles top-five finishers Hunter Bauer (Vinson Construction BMW F900 GS) and Austin Luczak (No. 188 Memphis Shades/OTB Racing Honda Africa Twin). Who else will jump into the fray? Let’s just say you can once again expect to see some notable names from dirt track and beyond. A Party Inside a Party Inside a Party The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has a well-earned reputation for nonstop fun and excitement and both days at the track will prove no exception.  The Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – will take place leading up to Opening Ceremonies each night. And those in attendance will also be able to enjoy big-screen coverage of all the race action, the Kids Zone with a bounce house and face painting, DJ’d music, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options. Get Your Tickets Now General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket) each day, 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. H.O.G. members can purchase a H.O.G. Membership Ticket for $45 (all ages), which grants access to both a dedicated parking area and reserved seating. Fans also have the option to select Portable Stadium Chair Seating for $70 (all ages), which includes a complimentary stadium chair complete with the event logo that can be used in a tiered seating area along the front stretch of the track. Finally, the VIP Ticket ($99 all ages) provides access to a tented area that overlooks the track, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, beer for purchase, and Reserved Grandstand seating. Click  HERE  to reserve your seats for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I. Click HERE  to reserve your seats for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II. You can also take advantage of a discounted rate by purchasing tickets for both days together HERE. Both days will see the gates open for fans at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

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Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Iowa Advance

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Iowa SpeedwayAugust 2-3, 2025

The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series will head back to America’s heartland this weekend to take on Iowa Speedway, with the 7/8-mile oval welcoming the sport back for its second consecutive doubleheader event.

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Chevrolet will look to earn its first trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s top division at the Iowa short-track, while the manufacturer will return to the venue as the defending winner in the Xfinity Series.

Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway: The NASCAR Cup Series’ sole visit to Iowa Speedway saw three Chevrolet organizations earn a combined five top-10 finishes – led by a pair of podium results by Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron (second) and Chase Elliott (third). A win in Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol would make Chevrolet the only manufacturer to earn a trip to victory lane in all three NASCAR national series at the Iowa short-track. The Bowtie brand has tallied a total of 10 victories across the NASCAR national ranks at Iowa Speedway, including five in the Xfinity Series and five in the Truck Series. Chevrolet owns the first and most recent Xfinity Series wins at the Iowa short-track – both powered by a pair of JR Motorsports Chevrolet’s (Brad Keselowski – Aug. 2009; Sam Mayer – June 2024). Four Team Chevy Cup Series regulars have an Iowa triumph to their name – led by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who leads the series’ active drivers with three Xfinity Series wins at the track (2011 sweep; May 2012). William Byron has made two trips to victory lane at the Iowa short-track, with one in the Xfinity Series (June 2017) and one in the Truck Series (June 2016). The pair of Richard Childress Racing teammates, Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon, also each have a NASCAR national series win at Iowa on their resume, with Busch owning one Xfinity Series victory (July 2010) and Dillon with one Truck Series victory (July 2010).

TEAM CHEVY TRIO BATTLES FOR REGULAR SEASON TITLE The battle for the NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship title is heating up with the top-four drivers sitting just 20-points apart. The four-way battle is led by a trio of Team Chevy drivers – Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott, William Byron and Kyle Larson. Byron has been a steady fixture atop the points standings through much of the regular season, but Elliott took over the lead prior to the Indianapolis race weekend after a stellar five-race stretch that saw the 29-year-old Dawsonville, Georgia, native make the move to the top from the fourth position and a 104-point deficit. Elliott and Larson have been familiar faces in the run for the regular season title in recent years – partaking in a three-way battle all the way to the final race at Darlington Raceway one year ago. The pair each have one regular season title on their resume, with Larson earning the honors in his championship season (2021) and Elliott taking the title in 2022.

JR Motorsports Joins Elite All-Time Wins List: Kissing the iconic bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was even sweeter for JR Motorsports with Connor Zilisch’s win earning the Chevrolet organization its 100th all-time NASCAR Xfinity Series win. Over JR Motorsports’ tenure in the series, 22 different drivers have contributed wins towards the organization’s monumental feat – led by series veteran and reigning champion, Justin Allgaier, who’s earned a quarter of those victories. JR Motorsports is just the fourth different organization to achieve the 100-win mark in the series, with Chevrolet’s Richard Childress Racing earning a spot on the elite list at Martinsville Speedway earlier this season.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Chevrolet will serve as the official pace vehicle for the doubleheader weekend at Iowa Speedway with the Corvette Stingray pacing the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series in their respective events.  ·        Victories by active NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR national ranks at Iowa Speedway: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – three NXS wins (2011 sweep; May 2012)William Byron – one NXS win (June 2017) and one NCTS win (June 2016)Kyle Busch – one NXS win (July 2010)Austin Dillon – one NCTS win (July 2010) ·        With Connor Zilisch’s win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Chevrolet carries a record-setting double-digit win streak of 13 consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series wins this season. The victory – Chevrolet’s 19th in 21 Xfinity Series races this season – have been earned by 10 drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations.  ·        Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in 12 of the 22 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.  ·        In 130 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 61 victories – a winning percentage of 46.9%.
·        With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 875 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

FOR THE FANS: ·        Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Display in the Fan Midway at Iowa Speedway, featuring a variety of Chevrolet vehicles: Blazer EV RS, Corvette E-Ray, Corvette Z06 3LZ Convertible, Silverado 1500 ZR2, Silverado 2500 High Country, Silverado EV RST, Suburban High Country, Equinox ICE ACTIV and the Chase Elliott No. 9 Chevrolet show car.

Team Chevy Driver Appearances at the Display: Saturday, August 2Jeremy Clements: 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Jesse Love: 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Justin Allgaier & Connor Zilisch: 1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Carson Kvapil: 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Nick Sanchez: 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 3Ross Chastain: 10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.Daniel Suarez: 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Alex Bowman: 11:20 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Shane van Gisbergen: 11:35 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Kyle Larson & William Byron: 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Kyle Busch: 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Chevrolet Display Hours of Operation: Friday, August 1: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Saturday, August 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Sunday, August 3: 8 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup SeriesIowa Corn 350 Powered by EthanolSunday, August 3, at 3:30 p.m. ET(USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90) NASCAR Xfinity Series Hy-Vee Perks 250Saturday, August 2, at 4:30 p.m. ET(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat did you learn from last year at Iowa?“The repave is the biggest thing we learned last year, trying to learn the new asphalt from the old asphalt. It was tough to pick up quickly. We learned the basement on air pressure with the tires last year, so our focus this weekend will be on how much the race surface has aged in the last year.” Given your sponsor and your farming background, how important is the Iowa race to you?“Obviously, Iowa Speedway is in the middle of farmland and even though they aren’t farming watermelons in Iowa, we all still have ag in common. Iowa is known for row crops but there’s a lot of ag everywhere we go and the area is important for what we are doing with the Busch Light Farming can and car this weekend. The Farming cans bring awareness to Farm Rescue which provides aid to family farms and ranches throughout the Midwest. It’s going to be a fun weekend.” Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletComing off your best career result at Indianapolis, your home track, what are your thoughts heading into Iowa?“Iowa was one of my favorites last season and I’ve always enjoyed racing there. I have raced at Iowa in all three NASCAR series and have good seat time there. We’ve had a good stretch lately with the No. 7 team and we’re building momentum each week. I feel like we are in position for a good result this weekend.” AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Iowa was a unique racetrack last year; with the repaved corners and the old pavement straight aways, it made the track tricky. It will be interesting to see, after a year with the repaved corners, how the track feels. Last year, we had decent speed before the issues we had. I enjoyed driving the track and I’m looking forward to getting back there, continuing the find speed in our race car and putting together a strong weekend.” Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“I’m looking forward to going back to Iowa with NOS Energy Drink this year. We had a great run last June with a top-five finish. The track has aged a lot, so I’m hoping we can have another great run there.” Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat did you learn at Iowa last year and what are you expecting to see this Sunday?“Iowa was great. It was a fun weekend. I’ve raced there a bunch in Xfinity and ARCA. Even in years when I wasn’t running full-time in Xfinity, I’d still do the standalone races for (Joe) Gibbs (Racing) or whoever.
It was honestly my best track in Xfinity from a results standpoint, but going back there last year—it was so different. The track had aged in some areas, but then there was new asphalt and patches. It was a very different racetrack. It was still fun. Big crowd, big event. Going back this time, I think everyone is looking forward to having their cars drive a little better, getting over that bump in Turn 1 a little smoother, and not being so caught off guard by how challenging the track is. It’s another big opportunity for us.” Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow do you feel about the Cup Series’ second visit to Iowa Speedway?“I feel pretty good about it. We finished well there last year, and for the most part, we’ve been able to improve on those good finishes when we go back places. Iowa is a really fun track and the fans are always so excited when we come to town. It’s a great atmosphere that matches the racing on track.” Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow do you assess your rookie season so far?“The last month or two we really ramped up. It’s been amazing to get a couple of wins, and our oval side is getting better too. Building confidence and getting better every week, I feel like we are learning something every week and really enjoying ourselves too.” With 25-minute practice session, what do you do to get up to speed quickly?“Just trying to get out there and just go. My whole life, every series I raced we got multiple tires and long practices and normally a couple of practices before qualifying. Most tracks you only get a couple of laps in before the tires are gone and then you are just trying to battle the tire fall off. I love when we get the opportunity to run the long practices, it really helps me. Everything is about time and more races, (Cup) is a new experience for me. It’s so different than what I raced last year. The cars are a night and day difference. It’s basically like I started again, but I feel like I’ve been methodical about it.” Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletConfidence from Indy?“Yes, it won’t show in the race results (27th), but we had a really good car last Sunday in Indianapolis. We got up to 15th and thought we were going to be a factor, but that restart stack up damaged our nose and just killed the car. When you bring a good car to the track, it gives you confidence that we will have another good car for the next week and the week after that.” What were your thoughts on the Cup Series’ first visit to Iowa last year?“It was a good weekend for us. We were fast, had a great strategy, and quick pit stops. The track was fun. It raced well. Honestly, it raced exactly how I thought it was going to. It was a three-lane racetrack. People were able to pass, which is a good thing. I thought it was good, to be honest. I’m pretty happy with the product that NASCAR brought.” Connor Zilisch, No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet“The bottom two lanes have been paved so Iowa Speedway is a bit of a unique racetrack, but it actually raced really well last year. My crew chief, Mardy Lindley, won the race there with Sam Mayer last year so I’m expecting to have a really good KOA Chevrolet when we get to the track this weekend. I’m excited to go there for the first time in an Xfinity car. The fans at Iowa are really awesome. The racetrack is kind of out in the middle of nowhere but people show up and support us which is really cool. I won the ARCA race there last year so that’s another track where I’m one-for one (smiles). I’m looking forward to figuring out that track in a new style of car. I’ll be going off the notes I had from the ARCA race last year and building on what I’ve learned so far this season.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 43First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2024 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Drivers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 33First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2021) Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007) 2025 STATISTICS: Wins: 9Poles: 10Laps Led: 2,748Top-Fives: 45Top-10s: 95Stage Wins: 20 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 875 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 763Laps led to date: 255,459Top-fives to date: 4,414Top-10s to date: 9,102 Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date: General Motors: 1,209 Chevrolet: 875 Pontiac: 154 Oldsmobile: 115 Buick: 65 Ford: 844 Ford: 744 Mercury: 96 Lincoln: 4 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467 Dodge: 217 Plymouth: 191 Chrysler: 59 Toyota: 198

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Thrashin Supply’s Lance Coury Jr. and 2LaneLife’s Lance Coury Sr. Named Grand Marshals for Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I on Aug. 4

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

Grand Marshals for the Jackpine Gypsies ST I in Sturgis, August 4 – Lance Coury, Sr. (left) and Lance Coury, Jr (right) [Photo: The Coury Family] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, and AFT Events is thrilled to announce that the Coury family, including Lance Coury, Jr., founder of THRASHIN Supply, and Lance Coury, Sr., founder of 2LaneLife, will serve as Grand Marshals of the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I on Monday, August 4, at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota. Together, the Courys rank among the most popular and influential figures in the V-Twin scene with a strong emphasis on heritage and family, and their presence at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is destined to make waves. Joining them will be key members and associates from both THRASHIN Supply and 2LaneLife, who will bring their passion, style, and reach to one of the biggest motorcycle stages in the world. Lance Coury, Jr., has been riding since he was four and competing since he was five. An X-Games Gold Medalist among many other accomplishments as a professional freestyle motocross rider, Coury has since greatly expanded his brand and his reach as an entrepreneur. His company, THRASHIN Supply, designs and manufactures motorcycle parts and accessories primarily for the Harley-Davidson rider, and through it, Coury has built a massive fanbase via the vlogs featured on the company’s hugely popular YouTube Channel. While following a very different path, Lance Coury, Sr., has etched out a similar career. Initially a spectator and supporter of his son’s competitive two-wheeled career, Coury bought a Harley-Davidson in 2008 and immediately developed a passion for long-distance tours. Encouraged to share his accumulating and enthralling stories from the open road, he founded 2LaneLife with his partner Gaylin Anderson. Serving as a perfect introductory example of the type of content they produce, 2LaneLife’s YouTube Channel recently chronicled a 2400-mile, seven-day ride from Los Angeles to Milwaukee. THRASHIN Supply and 2LaneLife are currently embarking on a 1300-mile trek from California to Sturgis, a full extended family affair with the partners and associates of both teams riding together.  Fans at the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I can expect to see the Courys and crew on site with the bikes they rode to the rally, celebrating a collaboration that highlights the intersection of tradition and innovation, precisely what Progressive AFT stands for. General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket) each day, 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. H.O.G. members can purchase a H.O.G. Membership Ticket for $45 (all ages), which grants access to both a dedicated parking area and reserved seating. Fans also have the option to select Portable Stadium Chair Seating for $70 (all ages), which includes a complimentary stadium chair complete with the event logo that can be used in a tiered seating area along the front stretch of the track. Finally, the VIP Ticket ($99 all ages) provides access to a tented area that overlooks the track, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, beer for purchase, and Reserved Grandstand seating. Click HERE to reserve your seats for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I. Click HERE  to reserve your seats for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II. You can also take advantage of a discounted rate by purchasing tickets for both days together HERE. Both days will see the gates open for fans at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

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THE MONTH AHEAD: World of Outlaws Set to Heat Up the Heartland in August

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

CONCORD, NC (July 30, 2025) – It’s been a busy summer for the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, and the grind won’t be slowing down anytime soon.

The August itinerary will take teams from northern Wisconsin down to Oklahoma, with eight nights of racing at five tracks in four states along the way.

Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

Cedar Lake Speedway | USA Nationals (July 31-Aug. 2): This year, the oldest event on the World of Outlaws schedule earns the distinction of being the highest-paying stop on tour as well.

The USA Nationals has been an annual tradition ever since Billy Moyer won the inaugural running in 1988 on his way to becoming the first fendered World of Outlaws champion. The event reaches new levels of prestige in 2025 with a record $100,000 going to the winner on Saturday night.

Bobby Pierce heads to Cedar Lake Speedway as the two-time and defending USA Nationals champion, and another triumph this weekend would make him the first driver to win three in a row since Moyer in 1988, 1989 and 1990. In addition to Pierce and Moyer, five other former USA Nationals champions – Tim McCreadie (2013), Jonathan Davenport (2015, 2021, 2022), Brandon Sheppard (2018), Chris Madden (2019) and Brandon Overton (2020) – will highlight a star-studded field chasing the first six-figure paycheck in Cedar Lake history.

For tickets and other event information, click here.

Highland Speedway | Beat the Heat 40 (Aug. 13): Any visit by The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet to an Illinois bullring is expected to produce a can’t-miss thriller, and Highland Speedway is no different.

Last year’s Series debut saw Brian Shirley take the checkers 70 miles south of his Chatham, IL home. Not only will “Squirrel” enter this year’s Beat the Heat 40 as the reigning winner, it will also be his first race in front of his home fans since his long-awaited first Prairie Dirt Classic victory.

While the World of Outlaws is still new to Highland, the track has been a mainstay on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule for more than 30 years, with Pierce, Dennis Erb Jr. and Tanner English each having a Highland Hell Tour win under their belt.

For tickets and other event information, click here.

Spoon River Speedway | Spoon River Showdown (Aug. 14): The second of back-to-back nights in the “Land of Lincoln” takes the Series north to Lewistown, IL for the first time ever.

Spoon River is known as one of the largest, fastest, and highest-banked tracks in the state, which should lead to plenty of multi-groove racing when the World of Outlaws come to town. Erb proved that earlier this year in MARS Late Model Championship competition, making a rare appearance on the cushion to hold off Shannon Babb and win his lone Feature so far this year.

Other Outlaws with past Spoon River wins include Summer Nationals victors Pierce, Shirley and English; plus Nick Hoffman, who has won four DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals races there and is also a two-time winner of the Plowboy Nationals, the track’s Labor Day weekend tradition.

For tickets and other event information, click here.

Maquoketa Speedway | Hawkeye 100 (Aug. 15-16): For the second year in a row, the late-summer swing through the Midwest will wrap up with two nights at Maquoketa Speedway.

The eastern Iowa fans get to see IMCA Late Models every Saturday night, but the open-motor cars have been a rare sight at Maquoketa over the years. Last year’s Hawkeye 100 marked the first national Late Model race in track history, with Shirley laying down the weekend sweep.

Earlier this year, Pierce made two trips to Maquoketa Victory Lane with a double-up of his own in the MARS season-opening weekend.

For tickets and other event information, click here.

Arrowhead Speedway | Sooner State Showdown (Aug. 22-23): The Series rounds out the month with its debut at one of the most pristine facilities in the sport.

The former West Siloam Springs Speedway reopened in 2023 following a major renovation and has been no stranger to major events since then. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, American Sprint Car Series, Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and the United States Modified Touring Series have all made stops at Arrowhead in the past two years, and the track will add a national Late Model race to its portfolio next month.

The Sooner State Showdown will be a co-sanction with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series, which has raced at Arrowhead four times previously. Ethan Dotson won the tour’s debut at Arrowhead in 2023, making him the only Outlaw with a win on the current version of the track. However, Ryan Gustin found success in Colcord pre-renovations, winning a MARS race in 2013.

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 35th 360 Knoxville Nationals Hosts ASCS Regulars, Past Champs, Local Talent

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

KNOXVILLE, IA (July 30, 2025) — The biggest 360 Sprint Car event in the world is here. The 35th annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank goes green this weekend with a loaded roster of talent ready to battle for a possible $35,000 payday at Knoxville Raceway.

The three-day program spans Thursday–Saturday, July 31– Aug. 2 and begins with back-to-back preliminary night programs on Thursday–Friday. All drivers have been split into either Thursday or Friday’s preliminary program and will accumulate points for finishes in the qualifying and Feature events throughout the night. At the conclusion of Friday’s program, the top 20 drivers in event points will be locked into Saturday’s main event, while all other drivers will race the lower mains and vie for one of the final four transfer spots into the 30-lap, $20,000-to-win main event.

Each lap of Saturday night’s main event is worth an extra $500 for the leader of that lap, making for a possible $35,000 payday should the race winner lead all 30 circuits around the historic 1/2-mile oval.

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

360 NATIONALS TICKETS

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

TEAM ASCS — The stars of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) are set to take on an extra-large field of different contenders this weekend, ranging from Knoxville’s weekly competitors, various national 410 Sprint Car standouts and a slew of past champions. They’ll carry the ASCS flag with pride and represent the best in touring 360 Sprint Car racing.

Sam Hafertepe Jr. is the national ASCS points leader, currently riding one of the biggest hot streaks of his career with five wins in the last five Series events. The five-time Series champion from Sunnyvale, TX, has won four times in his career at Knoxville, including three 360 Nationals preliminary night Features in 2021, 2022 and 2024. He has never won on Saturday night in the marquee event, but was runner-up in the finale on two occasions, finishing second to Brian Brown in 2014 and Aaron Reutzel in 2022.

Blake Hahn currently sits second in the national ASCS points standings, coming off a runner-up finish last Saturday at Missouri’s Benton Speedway. The two-time Series champion from Sapulpa, OK, has never been to Victory Lane at The Sprint Car Capital of the World, but notched a top-five finish in a 410 Knoxville Nationals preliminary night Feature in 2023. His best 360 Nationals finish came in 2021, when he finished 16th in the finale.

Matt Covington ranks third in the current championship points standings and is one of only five drivers to win in national ASCS competition through the first 14 races on the schedule. The multi-time ASCS regional champion from Glenpool, OK, has a best career finish of third at the iconic half-mile oval — twice — which came in Midwest Power Series competition in 2022 and weekly action this past May. His best finish in the 360 Nationals finale was an 11th-place result one year ago.

Jason Martin has yet to reach Victory Lane with the Series through the first 14 races of 2025 but has a second-best five podium finishes among all drivers (tied with Hahn). His best 360 Nationals preliminary Feature finish came in 2023, when he ran sixth after starting on the outside pole. He’s made the main event on Saturday twice in his career, with results of 21st (2017) and 22nd (2023).

KNOXVILLE’S FINEST — Knoxville Raceway is home to a host of weekly 360 Sprint Car competitors chasing one of the most prestigious track championships for Sprint Cars in the entire country.

Tasker Phillips is the current track points leader and has been the standout driver in weekly 360 competition this year, winning three Features so far, including the most recent event last Saturday night. The Pleasantville, IA-native has a best career 360 Nationals finish of sixth, which came in the finale one year ago.

Clint Garner is second to almost nobody in accomplishments in 360 Sprint Car racing at Knoxville. The nine-time track champion from Sioux Falls, SD, is second on the track’s all-time 360 Feature wins list with 48 — the most recent of which came on May 3 — and is the 2017 360 Nationals winner. He currently sits second in track points standings.

Tyler Groenendyk has the second-most Feature wins (2) in weekly 360 competition so far this season and currently sits third in the track points standings. The 2021 Knoxville Pro Sprints track champion from Oskaloosa, IA, qualified for the 360 Nationals main event for the first time in his career one year ago and started seventh on the grid before dropping out and suffering a DNF.

Jamie Ball is a former 360 Nationals preliminary night Feature winner, taking the checkers on opening night of the 2016 edition of the event. The Knoxville, IA-native clinched his first career Knoxville track championship in the 360 Sprint Car division last year and currently sits tied for ninth on the track’s all-time 360 Feature wins with 11. His best 360 Nationals main event finish came in 2017, when he ran fifth.

410 INVASION — A host of current national 410 Sprint Car stars have pre-entered into 360 competition this weekend in the effort to get more laps turned at the track before the 410 Knoxville Nationals commences next week.

Leading those stars is none other than the three-time and defending 410 Knoxville Nationals champion, Kyle Larson. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, CA, has dominated Knoxville’s signature event in each of the past two years, leading all 50 laps to win both the 2023 and 2024 editions of the dirt crown jewel behind the wheel of car owner Paul Silva’s signature No. 57. Larson last raced the 360 Nationals in 2022 and finished 11th, and notched his best career finish of third in the 2013 edition to Kevin Swindell and winner Shane Stewart.

Rico Abreu has been one of national 410 Sprint Car racing’s most dominant drivers in 2025 with 10 Feature wins totaled. The 33-year-old from St. Helena, CA, has been strong at Knoxville this season as well, winning three of his five main event starts including one weekly 410 Feature in April, one with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and a third coming last Saturday night with a 360c.i. engine under the hood. His lone 360 Nationals start came in 2023, when he climbed from last place (24th) on the starting grid all the way up to a third-place finish in the main event.

Brad Sweet has not entered the 360 Nationals in over a decade but will return to the roster in 2025 in pursuit of his sixth Sprint Car win of the season. The 39-year-old from Grass Valley, CA, won the 410 Knoxville Nationals in 2018, and is one name on a special list of drivers to have won multiple marquee events at Knoxville in two different car types, having also won the Midget Knoxville Nationals in 2008. The five-time World of Outlaws champion has made three starts at Knoxville with the Outlaws this season, resulting in finishes of ninth, 10th and fifth.

Before February, Justin Peck had never made a start with the American Sprint Car Series apart from his first two career 360 Nationals appearances in 2023 and 2024. But after a three-race sweep of the 2025 national ASCS season opener at Volusia Speedway Park, the Monrovia, IN-native will return to the 360 Sprint Car circuit this weekend, driving the Rudeen Racing No. 26, trying to better a career-best 13th-place finish in the 360 Nationals last year.

CHAMPIONS OF NATIONALS PAST — Several past 360 Nationals champions have pre-entered for the event, representing those who have conquered The Sprint Car Capital of the World with the big check on the line.

Terry McCarl has won the 360 Nationals main event a record five times in his career — an accolade he shares with 2009 American Sprint Car Series champion Shane Stewart. The 60-year-old from Altoona, IA, has long been one of Knoxville’s greatest drivers, capturing seven 410 track championships, one 360 track championship, 59 Feature wins in a 410 and 13 in a 360. He has not been to Victory Lane at the track so far this season but sits seventh in points with three top-five finishes, looking to better his 10th-place result in the 360 Nationals main event one year ago.

Gio Scelzi leads storylines in multiple categories coming into the weekend as both a 410 invader and a past 360 Nationals champion. The 23-year-old from Fresno, CA, two weeks ago ended his five-year tenure with Iowa-based KCP Racing, who have followed the World of Outlaws circuit since 2023, and has since joined Clauson Marshall Racing as the pilot of their flagship No. 7BC — the same car and team that won the 360 Nationals one year ago. Scelzi, a winner of the 360 Nationals himself in 2021, enters the 360 Nationals this weekend for the first time since a 10th-place finish driving the KCP No. 18 in 2022.

Brian Brown is another of Knoxville’s finest exports with 69 career 410 Feature wins (second on the all-time track wins list), 18 wins in a 360, five 410 track championships and the 2002 360 track championship. The two-time 360 Nationals champion from Higginsville MO, has been to Victory Lane at the track three times already this season and comes into the weekend trying to better his fourth-place finish in the main event from one year ago.

Kerry Madsen and James McFadden are two of the most established Australian 410 Sprint Car names in the field this weekend also carrying their flags as past 360 Nationals champions. Madsen, 53, a resident of Knoxville, is the 2005 Knoxville 410 track champion who won the 360 Nationals in 2020. McFadden, 36, of Alice Springs, NT, captured his lone 360 Nationals title the year prior to Madsen in 2019, and returns to the 360 field piloting the California-based Tarlton Racing No. 21T this weekend.

FRESH MEAT — Several new faces to the 360 Nationals are in the field this weekend, trying to make a name for themselves and claim the $500 bonus as JETCO Rookie of the Race.

Kaylee Bryson made her first career start at Knoxville on May 30, driving a third entry for Clint Garner Racing. The 24-year-old from Muskogee, OK, has spent the last several seasons bouncing around in several different motorsports disciplines since her departure from the full-time national Midget ranks following the 2022 season, making starts in everything from TransAm cars on road courses, Dirt Late Models, Champ Cars, Three-Quarter Midgets, and her most recent venture with Stock Cars, making her ARCA Menards Series debut at Sonoma Raceway two weeks ago. She’ll return to the seat of the Clint Garner Racing No. 11B at Knoxville this weekend.

Chase Dietz is joining the party and representing the Pennsylvania Posse in Knoxville this weekend for the first time in his career. The 25-year-old from York, PA, will return to the track for the first time since his debut at the 410 Nationals in 2023, this time driving his own car and 360c.i. engine under the hood. Dietz has done well against the Pennsylvania regulars this season, capturing six checkered flags combined at tracks including Lincoln Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, Selinsgrove Speedway and Path Valley Speedway Park.

Brandon Spithaler has raced Knoxville before, but never in August. The 33-year-old from Butler, PA, made his debut at the track in July 2018 with the All Star Circuit of Champions and spent seven years away before making his return this past April with the World of Outlaws. His 2025 season has been comprised of mostly Ohio and Western Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Car starts, which have produced two wins at Lernerville Speedway and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway.

Ryder Laplante is one of four teenage racers competing for the national ASCS Rookie of the Year title and this weekend makes his first-ever visit to Knoxville. The 18-year-old from Calera, OK, currently sits third in the ROTY points standings with four top-10 finishes through the first 14 races on the schedule.

Daison Pursley has won at Knoxville in Non-Wing Sprint Car competition before and will try for his first with the wing on this weekend. The 20-year-old from Locust Grove, OK, took the checkered in the United States Auto Club (USAC) Sprint Car Championship event known as the Cornbelt Clashat the track in June 2024. This weekend, he’ll pilot the Buch Motorsports No. 13 in his first starts with ASCS since the season opener at Volusia in February.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE

Thursday–Saturday, July 31–Aug. 2 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA

TRACK FACTS

• 1/2-mile, semi-banked oval

• Track Record: 15.520 seconds set by Joe Beaver on June 15, 2013

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

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (14/34 Races)

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1689pts)
Blake Hahn 1516pts (–173)
Matt Covington 1487pts (–202)
Jason Martin 1416pts (–273)
Garrett Benson 1300pts (–389)
Brady Baker 1286pts (–403)
Austyn Gossel 1283pts (–406)
Zach Blurton 1267pts (–422)
Kyler Johnson 1264pts (–425)
Landon Britt 1235pts (–454)

FEATURE WINNERS (5 Drivers):

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (8 wins)
Justin Peck (3 wins)
Matt Covington, Zach Blurton, Blake Hahn (1 win)

FEATURE LAPS LED (8 Drivers)

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (173 laps)
Justin Peck (65 laps)
Matt Covington (55 laps)
Zach Blurton (25 laps)
Brian Brown (15 laps)
Blake Hahn, Austyn Gossel (13 laps)
Jason Martin (11 laps)

QUICK TIME AWARDS (9 Drivers)

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

HEAT RACE WINNERS (27 Drivers)

Matt Covington (8 wins)
Sam Hafertepe Jr. (7 wins)
Garrett Benson (4 wins)
Justin Peck, Blake Hahn (3 wins)
Scotty Thiel, Whit Gastineau, Seth Bergman, Jason Martin, Hank Davis, Sean McClelland, Harli White, Austyn Gossel (2 wins)
Chris Martin, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Caleb Saiz, Bradley Fezard, Bryan Gossel, Jake Bubak, Jordon Mallett, Cameron Martin, Bryant Wiedeman, Sterling Cling, Tucker Boutlon, Landon Britt (1 win)

DASH APPEARANCES (42 Drivers)

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (12 appearances)
Matt Covington (10 appearances)
Blake Hahn (7 appearances)
Garrett Benson (5 appearances)
Seth Bergman, Austyn Gossel (4 appearances)
Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson, Whit Gastineau, Jason Martin (3 appearances)
Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Thiel, Danny Dietrich, Cole Macedo, Brady Bacon, Daison Pursley, Jordon Mallett, Sean McClelland (2 appearances)
Hank Davis, Jordan Thomas, Scotty Thiel, Chris Martin, Brian Brown, Caleb Saiz, Chance Morton, Bradley Fezard, Zach Blurton, Bryan Gossel, Jake Bubak, Roger Crockett, Brady Baker, Bryant Wiedeman, Joey Danley, Cameron Martin, Alex Sewell, Steven Shebester, Harli White, Tucker Boulton, Landon Britt, Sterling Cling, Scotty Milan (1 appearance)

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (8 Drivers)

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

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (10 Drivers)

Brady Baker (4 awards)
Ryder Laplante (2 awards)
Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Blake Hahn, Landon Britt, Jordon Mallett, Jason Martin, Brad Bowden, Stu Snyder (1 award)

PODIUM FINISHES (18 Drivers)

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (11 podiums)
Blake Hahn, Jason Martin (5 podiums)
Matt Covington (4 podiums)
Justin Peck (3 podiums)
Brian Brown (2 podiums)
Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Austin McCarl, Seth Bergman, Sean McClelland, Zach Blurton, Austyn Gossel, Kyler Johnson, Brady Baker, Cameron Martin, Joey Danley, Garrett Benson (1 podium)

2025 SCHEDULE + WINNERS

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

Thu, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (1)
Fri, Jan. 31 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (2)
Sat, Feb. 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Justin Peck (3)
Sat, April 12 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1)
Sat, May 10 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Matt Covington (1)
Fri, May 30 / Salt City Speedway / Hutchinson, KS / Zach Blurton (1)
Sat, May 31 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
Sat, June 7 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
Sat, June 21 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Blake Hahn (1)
Thu, July 3 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
Fri, July 4 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
Fri, July 18 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6)
Fri, July 25 / Windy Hollow Speedway / Owensboro, KY / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (7)
Sat, July 26 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (8)

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Pivotal Week Awaits Grand National Championship at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

Briar Bauman (3) leads the field during the Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event at Lucas Oil Speedway on July 18. [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – The superstars of Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, are preparing to undertake a full-scale invasion of the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, with three rounds to be contested in a five-day span. The first two of those three come in the form of the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I & II doubleheader, which will take place at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota on Monday, August 4, and Tuesday, August 5.

History Lesson

Over the decades, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has grown to become a cultural phenomenon of global proportions, attracting some half-million two-wheeled enthusiasts on an annual basis. Somewhat obscured in that rise, however, is the rally’s intrinsic, founding relationship to racing. 

Progressive AFT has done much to reconnect the rally to those roots in recent years, and reconnecting with the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club is an important step in furthering that mission.

The rally was first launched in 1938 by local racer, dealer, and race promoter J.C. “Pappy” Hoel by way of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club which he’d founded just a couple years prior. The rally was based around a Half-Mile dirt track race that was won by Johnny Spiegelhoff, who would later go on to win the Daytona 200 and earn himself a slot in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. 

Approximately two hundred people attended that first year, which was enough to convince Hoel and the Jackpine Gypsies that it was an event worth continuing. 

The Grand National Championship too, has important historical ties to Sturgis. The series raced in Sturgis in its first two years as a season-long endeavor. The victory in ‘54 was taken by six-time Grand National race winner Al Gunter on a BSA, while Bob Tindall rode his Harley-Davidson to the ‘55 win – the first and only triumph of his premier-class career.

Of course, there was much racing history made between 1938 and 1954, with even more added since, especially in recent years. 

Who will be the next to add their name to Sturgis racing immortality?

Moving Triple Time

Don’t forget, this week’s Sturgis triple will kick off with the second-ever Mission Triple Challenge, which will be featured in the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I. 

The format – which ramps up the intensity, pressure, and drama via three increasingly lengthy and important Main Events to determine the night’s ultimate victor – proved a smashing success in its Lima debut.

Can you imagine just how intense it’ll be when utilized in the close confines of a Short Track? 

Well, we won’t have to imagine for much longer.

Standing Tall at Short Tracks

Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) comes into the week with a narrow Mission AFT SuperTwins title lead built in large part on his Short Track prowess.

Bauman has stated that Rick Ware Racing elected to field the Harley-Davidson XR750R in 2025 in part due to their estimation that it would prove a strong mount for this year’s Short Track-heavy calendar. They’ve been proven prescient in that regard, with the team racking up four ST victories already this season.

Those wins have shot Bauman’s career tally up to nine Short Track wins (earned at seven different venues, by the way), putting him equal with ST masters Chris Carr, Henry Wiles, and Jared Mees for most all time in the discipline.

Considering his current form and the fact that he has two cracks at it in Sturgis, it would almost be an upset if Bauman leaves this year’s rally not standing alone atop that particular career leaderboard.

While career achievements are nice, Bauman’s focus is obviously on the championship fight at hand. Fortunately, those two go hand-in-hand, as the three-race run in Sturgis will no doubt have massive title implications. 

And if he doesn’t take those wins, it’s a pretty strong bet they’ll instead go to the rider currently four points behind him.

Roller Reversal

Between them, Bauman and Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) have accounted for all nine wins in 2025.

The most recent went to Bauman by 0.329 seconds over Daniels, although that short summary does a poor job of conveying how things actually played out at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Over the past two-and-a half-seasons, it’s been Bauman who has endured more than his fair share of roller-coaster days, struggling to find pace only to pull it all together at the last minute and salvage whatever he might in the Main Event (note: he’s salvaged outright victory on more than one of those occasions).

Daniels, meanwhile, has traditionally been historically steady, at or near the front throughout. On his good days, he wins. On his bad days, he finishes second, or… (gasp…) third, with little indication the result will be anything less than that in the lead up to the Main.

In fact, almost all of his race-related drama took place out of sight when a training accident most likely cost him the 2024 Grand National Championship.

Ignoring the races missed to injury, he’s racked up a nearly unthinkable 22-race podium streak.

Even if you don’t like being charitable and consider that streak null and void due to the rounds him missed while healing up, it still splits into a ten-race streak (which would rank as the fifth longest of the reunification era (2010-present)), and an active twelve-race streak (which would be third best and just two short of Mees’ alt-history record of 14).

However, Daniels saw that streak (whichever one you view as legitimate, 22 or 12) put in serious jeopardy at Lucas Oil Speedway. There he was well off his usual pace, hovering around tenth throughout qualifying, finishing fifth in his heat, and opening the Main Event from Row 3.

Daniels pulled a Bauman, however, slicing and dicing his way to the front and very nearly running Bauman down at the checkered flag.

While he’d likely want to avoid a repeat of that day, he also probably feels comforted knowing that he and his Estenson Racing crew can pull it off if necessary.

As he said after the race, “The way I look at it is, we took a day where we should have been probably 9th or 10th, and we put it on the podium. That’s what teams like ours do.”

H.O.G. Wild

The once-maligned Harley-Davidson XG750R now leads the 2025 Grand National Championship fight with five victories in nine races.

Of course, all have come courtesy of Bauman, while Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R), who has an extensive history with the machine, is still gunning for a first on the bike.

He’s come awfully close, but now he’s starting to feel the rounds tick away as he aims to finally accomplish a goal nine years in the making.

Robinson, who has scored two or more wins in five of the previous six seasons, has no intention of going winless in 2025. And a victory in Sturgis would be hugely popular with the droves of Harley faithful expected to arrive in town, generally, and at the racetrack, specifically. 

A win or two would also do the Mission Roof Systems pilot quite a bit of good in the battle for third in the championship standings, a struggle that tightened up considerably after he ran into mechanical issues last time out.

He’s now just seven points clear of Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke), and 15 points up on Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke) after the KTM-mounted duo enjoyed bounce-back weekends at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Breakthrough Breakdown

Mission AFT SuperTwins rookie James Ott (No. 19 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) and sophomore Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Luczak Racing Yamaha MT-07) enjoyed simultaneous breakthroughs when they flanked fellow Yamaha ace Dallas Daniels to earn their first-career premier-class podiums together at DuQuoin.

Now the two seek to really make their mark in the record books, each still on the quest to secure their maiden Progressive AFT wins in any class.

They’re not alone in hunting for milestones.

Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp), who finished fourth at Lucas Oil Speedway, is zeroing in on both his first-career Mission AFT SuperTwins podium and Honda’s first premier-class twin-cylinder podium since Rich King rode the RS750 to the box in ‘98.

Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Suzuki GSX-8S), who finished fourth at the Lima Half-Mile I, could earn his first-ever Mission AFT SuperTwins podium and give Suzuki its first premier-class twin-cylinder podium since Briar Bauman got his first-ever premier-class podium on the SV1000 in 2013.

And Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), who finished fifth at the Lima Half-Mile I, could earn his first-ever Mission AFT SuperTwins podium and take Royal Enfield to the premier-class podium for just the second time in its history.

A Party Inside a Party Inside a Party

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has a well-earned reputation for nonstop fun and excitement and both days at the track will prove no exception. 

The Fan Party – complete with a Rider Q&A session – will take place leading up to Opening Ceremonies each night.

And those in attendance will also be able to enjoy big-screen coverage of all the race action, the Kids Zone with a bounce house and face painting, DJ’d music, designated motorcycle parking and a variety of food and beverage options.

Get Your Tickets Now

General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track are just $25 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket) each day, 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.

H.O.G. members can purchase a H.O.G. Membership Ticket for $45 (all ages), which grants access to both a dedicated parking area and reserved seating.

Fans also have the option to select Portable Stadium Chair Seating for $70 (all ages), which includes a complimentary stadium chair complete with the event logo that can be used in a tiered seating area along the front stretch of the track.

Finally, the VIP Ticket ($99 all ages) provides access to a tented area that overlooks the track, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, beer for purchase, and Reserved Grandstand seating.

Click  HERE  to reserve your seats for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I.

Click HERE  to reserve your seats for the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II.

You can also take advantage of a discounted rate by purchasing tickets for both days together HERE.

Both days will see the gates open for fans at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2025. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1

FOX Sports coverage of the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT), with the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II set to air the following day, Sunday, August 17, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT).

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CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: Time for a Breakthrough?

July 31, 2025 ARP Trish

Titles and points standings on the minds of Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams DETROIT (July 30, 2025) – The championship push for Corvette Racing’s teams in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTD PRO and GTD classes continues this weekend at Road America, a place steeped in Corvette lore and success. Corvette Racing has been a constant presence at the 4.048-mile, 14-turn Wisconsin circuit. The program has eight victories there – all in the factory team era – and the famed Corvette Bridge spans the track between turns Five and Six.

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports (GTD PRO)· No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims· No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky CatsburgThe No. 3 duo of Garcia and Sims enter Road America with the GTD PRO Drivers’ Championship lead. Their four podiums lead all driving pairings in GTD PRO and is a large reason behind the points lead. They finished fifth last year in class at Road America, and Garcia is a previous Road America winner in the Corvette C8.R. Milner and Catsburg placed second in the last round at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in the No. 4 Corvette for their first podium finish of the season.
Catsburg qualified on pole a year ago in GTD PRO while Milner was part of one of Road America’s most iconic race finishes by going from fifth to first in the closing minutes of the 2016 GTLM race.

CORVETTE RACING MEDIA INFORMATION
Corvette Racing media information is updated and available ahead of this weekend’s Motul SportsCar Grand Prix at Road America. Materials include Corvette Racing event advances and quotes, Corvette Racing stats and figures, Corvette Z06 GT3.R racecar comparisons, Corvette Racing Fast Facts, factory driver biographies and Corvette Racing photography, among other items.

AWA (GTD)· No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell, Orey FidaniAWA’s Fidani and Bell are back at Road America after a fifth-place GTD finish in 2024. Bell was part of a multi-car scrap late last year as the duo made up 10 spots in class during the race for what ended up as the best finish of the team’s debut season with the Corvette. Matching that result will go a long way in helping Fidani move back to the top of the Bob Akin Award standings. He is second in points heading to Road America with the winner earning a ticket to next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. AWA also has given the Corvette Z06 GT3.R its only IMSA win this year at the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona. DXDT Racing (GTD)· No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Alec Udell, Robert WickensUdell and Wickens gave DXDT Racing its best finish of its first season in GTD with a fourth-place showing at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The DXDT Corvette has qualified third or better in class at each of the previous three rounds with Udell on the front row at both Laguna Seca and Watkins Glen. Udell also scored a pair of victories last year with DXDT Racing in GT World Challenge America alongside Milner in the Pro class. Teammate Wickens has raced at Road America in Champ Car Atlantic, IndyCar and the Michelin Pilot Challenge, where he finished third in 2023. The Motul SportsCar Grand Prix is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 3. The race will stream live on Peacock in the United States and IMSA.com outside the U.S. from 2 to 5 p.m. ET IMSA Radio will air all on-track sessions at IMSA.com along XM 206, SiriusXM Online 996.

CORVETTE RACING BY PRATT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I hope we can be up toward the front at Road America. It has been a few years since our last win there so obviously we want to end that run. The championship is what we are focusing on though. Even if we still have the lead, it’s very close between the top three. We need to maximize every opportunity to score points whether or not we have ultimate pace. That has been the strength of this team during GTD PRO and I know we will continue to do the same thing.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Road America is where I first drove the Corvette Z06 GT3.R. It’s an incredible track and one of the highlights of our season. It’s very much a power track but the braking and cornering ability of the Corvette allows us to attack the circuit in a different way than most other cars. We will see if that is enough to get us and keep us at the front of the grid and in the championship.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I can’t go back to Road America and not think about the 2016 win there when we went from fifth to first in the last couple of laps to win. It’s a great feeling to win at such a great track and it’s something I want to experience again. There’s no better time than the present. We have a little bit of momentum from the runner-up at CTMP. Judging how things have gone this year, I don’t expect this to be a very strong track for us but that doesn’t mean we aren’t going to give it everything we have for the race win and Manufacturers Championship points.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I really enjoyed this stretch of races last year in my first season in IMSA and it’s the same this season. After Canada, we finally have some momentum and a podium result on our side of the garage. Let’s keep it going now at Road America. We qualified well there last year but didn’t really put it together in the race for a couple of reasons. We have that experience plus other lessons we are learning this year on the team side that hopefully will mean that we can run up front more often than not the rest of this year and continue contributing to the Manufacturers Championship.”

AWA PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESMATT BELL, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I always love going back to Road America. It’s one of the most iconic race tracks in the United States. We had a pretty exciting race last year. This place always seems to generate great racing with a lot of action, so I’m looking forward to getting back there with our Corvette and seeing what we can do this this time!”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Road America is one of those tracks on the calendar that every driver looks forward to. It’s so fast but also very technical, and it tends to produce a lot of opportunities. The team has been working hard in each round to give us a strong package with our No. 13 Corvette, and I’m confident we can be competitive again this year.”

DXDT RACING PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTESALEC UDELL, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The DXDT team has been hard at work on all fronts prepping for the upcoming race at Road America. Each race we continue to improve processes, and a big one from the last race was getting Robert and I time to work together on driver changes at the shop. We’ve had a quick Corvette and I feel confident we can get the most out of our DXDT Z06 GT3.R up in Road America. I’m excited to see where that puts us!”

ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Road America is one of my favourite tracks on the IMSA calendar. The fans have so much passion for racing which makes it even more special. The team is working hard to build on our strong result from CTMP. We are going to do everything we can to get our Corvette Z06 GT3.R on the podium for the first time this year.”

2025 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship PointsGTD PRO Drivers Standings1. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 19422. Klaus Bachler/Laurin Heinrich – 19033. Albert Costa – 18894. Dan Harper/Max Hesse – 17565. Mike Rockenfeller/Sebastian Priaulx – 17516. Nicky Catsburg/Tommy Milner – 1720 GTD PRO Teams Standings1. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 19422. No. 77 AO Racing – 19033. No. 81 DragonSpeed – 18894. No. 48 Paul Miller Racing – 17565. No. 64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports – 17516. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 1720 GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings1. Chevrolet – 20182. Porsche – 19513. Ferrari – 19394. BMW – 19335. Ford – 1900 GTD Drivers Standings1. Philip Ellis/Russell Ward – 19022. Jack Hawksworth/Parker Thompson – 18093. Casper Stevenson – 17784. Adam Adelson/Elliott Skeer – 15965. Patrick Gallagher/Robby Foley – 15848. Matthew Bell/Orey Fidani – 145814. Alec Udell – 1126 GTD Teams Standings1. No. 57 Windward Racing – 19022. No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Racing – 18093. No. 27 Heart of Racing Team – 17784. No. 120 Wright Motorsports – 15965. No. 96 Turner Motorsport – 15847. No. 13 AWA – 145813. No. 36 DXDT Racing – 1309 GTD Manufacturers Standings1. Mercedes-AMG – 20862. Lexus – 19123. Aston Martin – 18594. Ferrari – 18275. Porsche – 18126. Chevrolet – 1744 CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: By the Numbers• 1: One manufacturer, one car brand and one program for 25-plus years: Chevrolet, Corvette and Corvette Racing• 3: Wins at Road America last year for DXDT Racing in GT World Challenge America with the Corvette Z06 GT3.R – two in the Pro class and one in Pro-Am• 4: Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs on this year’s Road America entry list: two from Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports in GTD PRO alongside one GTD entry each for AWA and DXDT Racing• 4: Number of cars Tommy Milner passed in the final 15 minutes of the 2016 Road America race. He and Oliver Gavin went on to win in class and capture the GTLM Drivers Championship that season• 4: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at Road America since 2000 – Corvette C5-R (2002-04), Corvette C6.R (2005-13), Corvette C7.R (2016-2019) and Corvette C8.R/Z06 GT3.R (2020-current). Both of the latter are eighth-gen, mid-engine Corvettes• 8: Number of victories at Road America for Corvette Racing, the most of any entrant in IMSA• 9: Pole positions at Road America for Corvette Racing by five different drivers. Nicky Catsburg was the latest last year in GTD PRO• 10: Number of drivers who have won races at Road America for Corvette Racing – Gavin (four); Olivier Beretta (three); Johnny O’Connell (two); and Kelly Collins, Ron Fellows, Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen, Milner, Andy Pilgrim and Jordan Taylor (one each)• 12: Fastest race laps for Corvette Racing drivers at Road America. That includes the last three in the last six years: Milner (2019 and 2021) and Garcia (2020)• 14: Number of IMSA victories at Road America for Chevrolet, the second-most of any manufacturer in IMSA• 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001• 31: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Imola, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen• 38: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list were Charlie Eastwood, Rui Andrade and Hiroshi Koizumi at Imola in ELMS• 70: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Ben Green in GT World Challenge Asia for Johor Motorsports Racing at Mandalika (Indonesia)• 72: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year• 146: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 117 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, four in the FIA WEC, 12 in GT World Challenge America and three in GT World Challenge Asia• 337: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999• 13,172.25: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its 23 previous trips to Road America. That represents 3,126 laps or 111 trips across Lake Michigan• 385,600.41: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries since 1999. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles Corvette Racing at Road America (wins in bold)2002 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Oliver Gavin – 2nd in GTS (Fellows pole; Gavin fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins – 1st in GTS
2003 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GTSNo. 4 Corvette C5-R: Oliver Gavin/Kelly Collins – 5th in GTS (Gavin pole, fastest race lap) 2004 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GTSNo. 4 Corvette C5-R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GTS (Beretta pole, fastest race lap) 2005 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GT1 (Gavin pole, Beretta fastest race lap)
2006 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell – 1st in GT1No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 2nd in GT1 (Gavin fastest race lap) 2007 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1 (Magnussen pole, fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GT1 2008 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 3rd in GT1 (Gavin pole, fastest race lap) 2009 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 3rd in GT2No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 6th in GT2 2010 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Johnny O’Connell – 4th in GT2No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 3rd in GT2 (Gavin pole, fastest race lap) 2011 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Tommy Milner – 14th in GTNo. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 5th in GT 2012 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTNo. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GT 2013 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTNo. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 3rd in GT 2014 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 7th in GTLM 2015 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 7th in GTLM 2016 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GTLM (5th to 1st in final 15 minutes) 2017 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 5th in GTLM 2018 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GTLM (Garcia fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 2nd in GTLM 2019 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM (Gavin pole, Milner fastest race lap) 2020 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLM (Garcia fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 2nd in GTLM 2021 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLM (Taylor pole)No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 3rd in GTLM (Milner fastest race lap) 2022 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 3rd in GTD PRO 2023 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 3rd in GTD PRO 2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 5th in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 6th in GTD PRO (Catsburg pole)No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani – 5th in GTD

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Chase Largest Payday of 2025 in Marquee Ironman 55 Weekend

July 29, 2025 ARP Trish

PEVELY, MO – July 29, 2025 – The most grueling test of the 2025 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota season has arrived.

The best drivers in dirt Midget racing return to Pevely, MO for the two-day Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55, joining the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park, Aug. 1-2.

Friday’s program commences with drivers chasing $5,000 through 25 laps around the 1/3-mile oval before Saturday night’s finale boasts the largest check of the season as $7,000 awaits the newest champion of the prestigious event through 30 laps.

After the racing program for the Midgets and Sprint Cars on Friday night, the Honest Abe Roofing Cookout returns to Missouri for drivers and teams of both disciplines to enjoy food and refreshments.

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Here are the top storylines to keep an eye on:

Half in Half – Jacob Denney’s first half with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets has provided pure dominance aboard the No. 67 JBL Audio LynK Chassis in his first season with Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM).

Denney’s six wins, 10 top-five finishes, and 12 top-10s, so far, this season have earned him a massive points margin of 130-plus markers over Gavin Miller in the championship standings.

His first two visits to I-55 with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets in June saw him finish fourth on the opening night and then climb 23 positions in a backup car to win the finale on Saturday – setting a new record.

Sooner Deja Vu – While Denney swept the Series’ last two races in Oklahoma, he wasn’t the only KKM car with two good runs. His teammates Cannon McIntosh and Gavin Miller sat on the podium with him both nights.

McIntosh, the reigning Series champion, is on a string of six straight top-five finishes, including his back-to-back second-place finishes in Oklahoma. That momentum has helped the No. 71K Mobil 1 Toyota climb the standings from 16th to third since the beginning of the season.

Miller, in his third year with Xtreme, owns a Series-high nine podium finishes with the No. 97 SoundGear Toyota this year. Two of them came during the St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff weekend at I-55 in June when he scored back-to-back third-place finishes.

He currently sits second in points, two points ahead of McIntosh and 133 behind Denney.

Shark’s Comeback – Driving through the gates of I-55 as the defending Ironman champion, Karter Sarff is looking for redemption and a reminder as to why he enjoys racing in Pevely.

In the June finale of the St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff, Sarff was leading the Feature until an accident with seven laps remaining kept Sarff out of driving the No. 21K until July 18 at Spoon River Speedway. In his Midget return, “The Shark” finished in sixth place.

After winning the 2023 opener at I-55 and sweeping the 2024 weekend, the Ironman weekend is a chance for Sarff to reset and hold a couple more trophies in front of the Pevely crowd again.

Joe B. Smooth – When Millersville, MO’s Joe B. Miller was planning to attend the Xtreme Outlaw Canton Clash at Spoon River Speedway, he was presented a last-minute opportunity to race in Thomas Meseraull’s No. 7X Engler Machine and Tool Midget.

Miller took the chance presented and drove the car toward his first career national Midget win around the Illinois high banks against Chase McDermand and Jacob Denney.

Miller will be back in the No. 7X for the Ironman 55 along with piloting the No. 51B 410 Sprint Car, as he’ll go up against both sides of the Outlaws in the “Show-Me State.”

When and where

Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2, at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, MO

On the internet
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Current Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Points Standings (View Full Standings)

Jacob Denney: 2624 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 67
Gavin Miller: -133 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 97
Cannon McIntosh: -135 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 71K
Chase McDermand: -169 points | Chase McDermand Racing No. 40
Kameron Key: -250 points | Trifecta Motorsports No. 9U
Colton Robinson: -375 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 67K
Michael Faccinto: -430 points | Trifecta Motorsports No. 5U
Hayden Wise: -527 points | Ninety-Four Motorsports No. 94
Alex Karpowicz: -530 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 72
Tyler Edwards: -578 points | Mounce-Stout Motorsports No. 56E

Toyota Feature winners (4 drivers)

6 wins – Jacob Denney

3 wins – Cannon McIntosh

2 wins – Karter Sarff

1 win – Joe B. Miller

Toyota Feature laps led (11 drivers)

86 laps – Cannon McIntosh

62 laps – Jacob Denney

31 laps – Karter Sarff

27 laps – Gavin Miller

25 laps – Joe B. Miller

22 laps – Chase McDermand

15 laps – Colton Robinson

14 laps – Hayden Wise

10 laps – Ethan Mitchell

9 laps – Zach Daum

4 laps – Ryan Mueller

Smith Titanium Quick Time Awards (7 drivers)

3 awards – Chase McDermand

2 awards – Jacob Denney, Gavin Miller, Karter Sarff

1 award – Corbin Rueschenberg, Ethan Mitchell, Kameron Key

Heat Race winners (22 drivers)

4 wins – Colton Robinson

3 wins – Jacob Denney, Michael Faccinto, Chase McDermand,

2 wins – Thomas Meseraull, Cannon McIntosh, Hayden Wise, Kaiden Manders, Zach Daum, Karter Sarff, Joe B. Miller, Kameron Key

1 win – Steven Snyder Jr, Ethan Mitchell, Gavin Miller, Bradley Cox, Brandon Carr, Steven Snyder Jr, Joe Wirth, Shannon McQueen, Andrew Felker

High-Points Honors (9 drivers)

3 honors – Jacob Denney

2 honors – Chase McDermand

1 honor – Thomas Meseraull, Hayden Wise, Karter Sarff, Ethan Mitchell, Michael Faccinto, Kameron Key, Colton Robinson

Summit Racing Equipment Hard Charger Awards (7 drivers)

3 awards – Jacob Denney

2 awards – Tyler Edwards, Kameron Key, Cannon McIntosh

1 award – Chase McDermand, Karter Sarff, Brecken Reese

Podium finishes (10 drivers)

9 podiums – Gavin Miller

8 podiums – Jacob Denney

7 podiums – Cannon McIntosh

5 podiums – Karter Sarff

2 podiums – Chase McDermand, Kameron Key

1 podium – Corbin Rueschenberg, Zach Daum, Thomas Meseraull, Joe B. Miller

Top-10 finishes (26 drivers)

12 top-10s – Jacob Denney

11 top-10s – Chase McDermand

10 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Kameron Key, Colton Robinson

9 top-10s – Gavin Miller

7 top-10s – Michael Faccinto

6 top-10s – Hayden Wise, Karter Sarff

5 top-10s – Tyler Edwards, Zach Daum

4 top-10s – Brandon Carr, Alex Karpowicz

3 top-10s – Trevor Cline, Brecken Reese

2 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Corbin Rueschenberg, Joe B. Miller

1 top-10 – Cale Coons, Bradley Cox, Thomas Meseraull, Steven Snyder Jr, Ethan Mitchell, Joe Wirth, Andrew Felker, Andrew Deal

2025 XTREME OUTLAW MIDGET SCHEDULE

No. | Date | Track | Location | Winner (Total Wins)

* Denotes Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series

*Friday, April 11 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL | Jacob Denney (1)

*Saturday, April 12 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL | Karter Sarff (1)

Friday, May 9 | Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt, KS | Jacob Denney (2)

Saturday, May 10 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS | Jacob Denney (3)

Saturday, May 24 | Airport Raceway | Garden City, KS | Cannon McIntosh (1)

*Friday, May 30 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL | Karter Sarff (2)

*Saturday, May 31 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL | Cannon McIntosh (2)

*Friday, June 20 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Cannon McIntosh (3)

*Saturday, June 21 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Jacob Denney (4)

Friday, July 18 | Spoon River Speedway | Lewistown, IL | Joe B. Miller (1)

Friday, July 25 | Arrowhead Speedway | Colcord, OK | Jacob Denney (5)

Saturday, July 26 | Tulsa Speedway | Tulsa, OK | Jacob Denney (6)

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Tight Battle in the Chase for the Championship Continues

July 29, 2025 ARP Trish

BATAVIA, Ohio (July 29, 2025) – The thrilling battle for the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship – Presented by ARP continues. Jonathan Davenport holds a slim 15-point lead over Ricky Thornton Jr. in the latest standings. Hudson O’Neal has climbed to third, while Devin Moran and Garrett Alberson round out the top five. The Big River Steel “Big Four” in 2025 will be determined after the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. From there, the four championship contenders will compete for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Championship at the remaining five races of the season. These four drivers will be seeded based on the number of feature wins in championship points-earning events they achieve throughout the year, earning 10 points for each feature win. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads with ten wins this season. Jonathan Davenport and Devin Moran are tied with five, and Hudson O’Neal has four. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Champion will earn an industry record $250,000 from a total points fund that was increased in 2025 to over $1.3 million. The tour’s next stop is Florence Speedway in Union, Ky., for the 43rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil. The nation’s top dirt late model drivers will gather Thursday through Saturday, August 7-9, to compete for over $325,000 in prize money. 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. Big River Steel Chase for the Championship – Presented by ARP Bonuses:Sunoco Road to Wheatland: May 24 at Lucas Oil Speedway; 33rd Annual Show-Me 100: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500 = $16,000
Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve: July 12 at Lucas Oil Speedway: 19th Annual Diamond Nationals: 1. $5,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $1,000, 4. $1,000, 5. $1,000, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $1,000, 12. $1,000 = $16,000
UNOH Great Eight: August 23 at Port Royal Speedway; The Rumble by the River: 1. $7,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,500, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,500 = $18,000
Big River Steel Big Four: September 20 at Knoxville Raceway; Late Model Knoxville Nationals: 1. $10,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $2,000 = $16,000 Big River Steel Big Four Championship Events:Date – Venue – Event – To WinSept. 26 – Brownstown Speedway – 4th Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial – $10,000Sept. 27 – Brownstown Speedway – 46th Annual Jackson 100 – $50,000Oct. 3 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 37th Annual Pittsburgher – $10,000Oct. 4 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 37th Annual Pittsburgher – $50,000Oct. 17 – Eldora Speedway – 45th Annual Dirt Track World Championship (Prelim; Non-Points)Oct. 18 – Eldora Speedway – 45th Annual Dirt Track World Championship – $100,000 2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Fund: 1. $250,000, 2. $200,000, 3. $150,000, 4.$125,000, 5. $100,000, 6. $80,000, 7. $60,000, 8. $55,000, 9. $50,000, 10. $45,000, 11. $40,000, 12. $35,000, 13. $30,000, 14. $25,000, 15. $20,000 Points Fund: $1,265,000Chase Bonuses: $66,000Grand Total: $1,331,000

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing

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

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: I-55 Brings World of Outlaws to Missouri for Grueling Ironman 55

July 29, 2025 ARP Trish

The Pevely, MO track brings The Greatest Show on Dirt to town for the most laps they’ll run all year

PEVELY, MO (July 29, 2025) – The most demanding race on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series calendar is upon us.

This week, The Greatest Show on Dirt is bound for I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park as the stage is set for the 17th running of the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55. Two nights (Aug. 1-2) of action will culminate in Saturday’s 55-lap, $25,000-to-win finale.

It requires stamina. It requires talent. It requires mental fortitude. This is not a race anyone can luck into winning. When the checkered flag falls after 55 intense laps around the 3/8-mile dirt track, the driver who uses what energy is left to lift the dumbbell trophy above his head in Victory Lane will have earned it.

The spotlight isn’t only on the country’s best Sprint Car drivers at I-55 this weekend. Fans will also be treated to full programs of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota both Friday and Saturday to create an open-wheel fan’s dream weekend.

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Let’s look at the top storylines this week:

DOMINATION: Six years ago, the Ironman 55 was the site of one of the most dominant drives in World of Outlaws history.

Sheldon Haudenschild put on a complete and absolute clinic behind the wheel of the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17. He took the lead from Donny Schatz on Lap 11 and showed the entire field how it’s done. The Wooster, OH native ripped by traffic, lapping through the sixth-place running car. When the checkered flag flew, runner-up Schatz was more than 10 seconds behind Haudenschild.

That night marked the beginning of a magical run at the Pevely, MO bullring. It was the first of four victories in a nine-race stretch at I-55 for Haudenschild that concluded with his second Ironman title in 2021.

Haudenschild hasn’t been able to summon that same I-55 magic since, but he’s been close with four top fives, including a podium last year. This weekend offers him the chance to equal Craig Dollansky and Kyle Larson with the most Ironman 55dumbbells.

I AM IRONMAN: Haudenschild won’t be the only former Ironman entered this weekend.

Logan Schuchart hoisted the coveted trophy in 2018 after leading 41 laps, including the most important one aboard the Shark Racing No. 1S. Since then, his consistency has been tremendous with 15 top fives in 22 appearances at I-55. It took him until this spring to return to Victory Lane at the 3/8 mile when he topped the Spring Classic finale, making him the most recent Series winner at I-55 entering the weekend.

The Hanover, PA native could use the boost of a strong weekend at one of his stronger tracks. He’s been as high as runner-up in the points this year, but has slipped to fourth. He’s more than 100 markers behind Carson Macedo for third, but there’s still plenty of season to go.

HEAVY LIFTING: The Ironman 55 is about the only missing piece in Donny Schatz’s sure-fire Hall of Fame career, but it hasn’t been from a lack of effort in the gym.

The 10-time World of Outlaws champion has come so close so many times to lifting the dumbbell. Five times he’s been an Ironman 55 runner-up. The first three came in consecutive fashion as Schatz settled for second in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Five years later brought the fourth in 2019, and then another five years delivered the latest as Schatz came home second again last season.

There’s no denying the Fargo, ND driver knows how to get the job done at I-55. Three of his 316 career World of Outlaws victories have occurred there. It’s simply a matter of the right timing for his next at the “Show-Me State” track. It hasn’t been the 2025 Schatz and the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing team had hoped for, but there’s still time to turn things around.

PEVELY PROWESS: Schatz will be joined by several more current World of Outlaws competitors who have shown speed at I-55, looking for their first Ironman.

Carson Macedo is a three-time Pevely victor, and the entire trio has come since he joined Jason Johnson Racing. The Lemoore, CA native topped a pair in 2022 including the Night Before the Ironman, and then returned to Victory Lane this spring. He’s been on the podium in nine of his last 12 visits, and his best Ironman finish is a 2022 runner-up.

The Ironman 55 is one of the few major events missing from David Gravel’s résumé. The Watertown, CT native owns a pair of Pevely wins, including one last year with his current Big Game Motorsports team. The defending Series champion finished second in the 2018 running of the event.

Many other capable World of Outlaws drivers will be in search of their first triumph in the event, including Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Bill Balog, and more.

NEW KID: Early silly season news rocked the Sprint Car world last week when Giovanni Scelzi and KCP Racing parted ways after five years together, but the KCP seat was quickly filled as the team intends to complete the 2025 World of Outlaws season.

Franklin, IN’s Emerson Axsom got the call from car owners Matt Barbara and Bret Nehring. The former United States Auto Club (USAC) ace has quickly gotten acquainted with Winged Sprint Cars over the past couple seasons, and now he’s earned an opportunity with one of the sport’s top teams.

Their debut together at BAPS Motor Speedway last week required a provisional for the Feature as they struggled out of the gate, but they quickly turned things around on Sunday. In his first appearance at Weedsport Speedway, Axsom took the No. 18 to an eighth-place finish.

Now the focus is I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park, where Axsom debuted in April this season.

KNOXVILLE UP NEXT: I-55 is directly ahead in the crosshairs, and then “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” awaits on the horizon.

When the checkered flag drops on Saturday, teams will load up and head to Knoxville Raceway for the 64th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s, meaning I-55 serves as one of the final chances to build momentum ahead of the biggest race of the year.

Prior to 2023, no driver had been able to parlay an Ironman 55 title into Knoxville Nationals glory, but Kyle Larson changed that in a big way. “Yung Money” went back-to-back at the Ironman in 2023 and 2024 and did the same at Knoxville those years, a feat this weekend’s eventual winner will look to replicate.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, August 1-2 at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, MO

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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (44/77 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6004 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-182 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-228 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-338 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-394 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-504 PTS)
7. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-726 PTS)
8. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-794 PTS)
9. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-800 PTS)
10. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-844 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
11 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Michael Kofoid
6 Wins – Carson Macedo
4 Wins – Kyle Larson
3 Wins – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri
2 Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Win – Christopher Bell, Giovanni Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Corey Day

FEATURE LAPS LED (24 Drivers):
257 Laps – David Gravel
241 Laps – Michael Kofoid
144 Laps – Carson Macedo
98 Laps – Kyle Larson
96 Laps – Bill Balog
93 Laps – Anthony Macri
92 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
91 Laps – Logan Schuchart
82 Laps – Rico Abreu
62 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
23 Laps – Kerry Madsen
17 Laps – Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Corey Day
16 Laps – Cole Macedo
15 Laps – Spencer Bayston
14 Laps – Dylan Westbrook
12 Laps – Conner Morrell
11 Laps – Jordan Thomas
9 Laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
8 Laps – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel
1 Lap – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Rico Abreu
3 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
2 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson
1 Quick Time – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Danny Sams III, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Chase Dietz, Donny Schatz, Zach Hampton, Tyler Courtney, Austin McCarl, Kerry Madsen, Bill Balog, Lance Dewease

HEAT RACE WINNERS (42 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
20 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
14 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
7 Heat Wins – Kyle Larson
6 Heat Wins – Chris Windom
5 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri
4 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Tyler Courtney, Conner Morrell, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom, Danny Dietrich
2 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Skylar Gee, 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 Pake, Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Lance Dewease, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Turner

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (59 Drivers):
35 Dashes – David Gravel
26 Dashes – Carson Macedo
21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi, Bill Balog
8 Dashes – Chris Windom
7 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri
6 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Cole Macedo
5 Dashes – Brian Brown, Garet Williamson, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Aaron Reutzel
4 Dashes – Conner Morrell, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brad Sweet
3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Danny Sams III, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Parker Price-Miller, Zach Hampton
2 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Christopher Thram, Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Ashton Torgerson
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Spencer Bayston, Bryce Lucius, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Lucas Wolfe, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Preston, Dylan Westbrook, Cory Turner, Cole Duncan, Tim Kaeding, Justin Henderson, Scotty Thiel, Corey Day, Zane DeVault, Brent Marks, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, Ryan Turner

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (28 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Ashton Torgerson, Cole Macedo
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Christopher Thram, Ryan Timms
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 Gee, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Alex Therrien

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (24 Drivers):
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Ryan Timms, Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Hard Chargers – Skylar Gee, Bill Balog, Michael Kofoid
1 Hard Charger – Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, Lance Dewease, Dylan Westbrook, Kalib Henry, Cap Henry, Jade Hastings, Carson Macedo, Tanner Thorson, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi, David Gravel, Danny Varin

PODIUM FINISHES (32 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
18 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
16 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Kyle Larson
8 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
8 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Bill Balog
4 Podiums – Donny Schatz
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Emerson Axsom, Brady Bacon, 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 Williamson

TOP 10 FINISHES (55 Drivers):
43 Top 10s – David Gravel
37 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
33 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
31 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
28 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
27 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
24 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
21 Top 10s – Bill Balog
17 Top 10s – Chris Windom
14 Top 10s – Garet Williamson
12 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Hunter Schuerenberg
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Emerson Axsom
6 Top 10s – Ryan Timms
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Skylar Gee, Kerry Madsen
4 Top 10s – Zach Hampton, Tanner Thorson
3 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Conner Morrell, Austin McCarl, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Danny Dietrich
2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Corey Day, Tim Kaeding, Brian Brown, Freddie Rahmer, Troy Wagaman Jr.
1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Westbrook, Jordan Poirier, Kalib Henry, Cole Duncan, Kelby Watt, Ashton Torgerson, Tanner Holmes, Ryan Smith, Brent Marks, Ryan Turner, Zach Sobotka, Danny Varin

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

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Record-Breaking USA Nationals Up Next at Cedar Lake

July 29, 2025 ARP Trish

NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 29, 2025) – The list of dirt track events that pay six figures to the winner is an exclusive one, and the USA Nationals joins that club this weekend.

The 100-lap, $100,000-to-win Feature at the end of three nights of racing (Thursday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 2) is both the highest-paying event of the 2025 World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision season and the richest event in the history of Cedar Lake Speedway.

The weekend begins with a 30-lap, $10,000-to-win, show on Thursday night. Friday’s program includes Qualifying, Heat Races, a Heat Race Winners Dash and the FANS Fund Dash to set the lineups for Saturday, which features Landa Pressure Washers Last Chance Showdowns and a Last Chance Qualifier before the main event.

The local Cedar Lake Late Models will also be in action with full programs on all three nights.

Here are the top storylines entering the weekend:

DREAM COME TRUE: Brian Shirley took home $88,500 for his first Prairie Dirt Classic victory between the $50,000 winner’s pot and $500 for each of the 77 laps he led, making it the biggest payday of his racing career. Shirley had to wait two decades for that moment, but he may only have to wait seven days to reset that mark.

Cedar Lake has been a mixed bag for Shirley over the years, with plenty of solid runs mixed in with some lackluster nights and missed Features. His last few trips to New Richmond have trended on the positive side, with three top fives in his last six starts.

If Shirley can use the PDC victory to spark some more success in the second half of the season, he stands a chance at climbing several spots up the points table by the time World of Outlaws World Finals rolls around. The Bob Cullen Racing driver currently sits seventh, with Dennis Erb Jr., Tim McCreadie and Drake Troutman all within 72 points.

The upcoming schedule is right up Shirley’s alley as he looks to build momentum. After the tour leaves Cedar Lake, the next week of racing in mid-August includes stops at Highland Speedway and Maquoketa Speedway, where Shirley won last year, as well as Spoon River Speedway, where he’s a past DIRTcar Summer Nationals victor.

WELCOME BACK RYAN: A driver of Ryan Gustin’s caliber wasn’t going to stay out of Victory Lane forever, and a wire-to-wire win at Wilmot Raceway on Monday was all he needed to snap an 18-race drought.

Bobby Pierce’s runner-up meant Gustin gained minimal ground on the points leader, but a rough night for Nick Hoffman has the gap at 34 points between he and Gustin in the race for second leaving Wilmot.

Cedar Lake was a good track for Gustin in his Modified days – he’s a five-time United States Modified Touring Series winner there – but he struggled to match that speed in his first few visits in a Late Model. Something changed last year though, as Gustin won on Friday night and finished fourth in the 100-lapper on Saturday, blowing out his previous best of 13th in the USA Nationals.

STAYING HOT: Pierce may not have won a full-field World of Outlaws race over the weekend, but if his recent history at Cedar Lake is anything to go by, the winless streak might not last long.

The Oakwood, IL native has won the last two USA Nationals as well as a prelim night in both 2023 and 2024, adding up to four World of Outlaws wins at the track in the past two years. That makes him the winningest driver on this year’s full-time roster in Series competition at Cedar Lake.

The 3/8-mile has also been one of Hoffman’s weaker tracks, as the Mooresville, NC pilot has only one top five in his last six Cedar Lake starts. His best Saturday finish is an eighth from 2021 in Scott Bloomquist’s car, and he hasn’t finished better than 12th with Tye Twarog Motorsports. This time around, Hoffman will be looking for a turnaround reminiscent of Gustin’s last year to avoid losing further ground in the title chase.

FORMER CHAMPS: In addition to Pierce, six other past USA Nationals winners are expected to battle for the first six-figure winner’s check in event history this weekend.

Tim McCreadie took the checkers in 2013 for his third of five USA Nationals top fives in his career. After a five-year absence from Cedar Lake, McCreadie returned last year driving for Rocket1 Racing and finished ninth in the main event.

Billy Moyer won the first two editions of the event in 1988 and 1989 as part of the original iteration of the World of Outlaws before collecting three more in 1990, 1992 and 1993. His five wins have him tied with Bloomquist for the most all-time.

Jonathan Davenport (2015, 2021, 2022) is aiming to get one step closer to catching Moyer and Bloomquist with a fourth USA Nationals win. “Superman” enters the weekend as the only six-figure winner in Late Model racing so far this year with his Dirt Late Model Dream triumph at Eldora Speedway.

Brandon Sheppard (2018) came up one spot short of his first crown-jewel trophy since reuniting with Rocket1 Racing last weekend at Fairbury. He’ll go for redemption at Cedar Lake, where he’s finished top five in six of his last eight USA Nationals starts.

Chris Madden (2019) will make his first World of Outlaws start since April in search of his second USA Nationals victory. He’ll do so behind the wheel of Kale Green’s machine, which he wheeled to two Southern Nationals Series wins at Wythe Raceway and Volunteer Speedway earlier this month.

Brandon Overton (2020) is looking for a breakout weekend at a place that has been good to him in the past. It’s been a tough season for the No. 76 team, as Overton’s 60 Late Model starts have only produced three wins and 17 top fives, the most recent of which came eight races ago.

Plenty of other big names are heading to Cedar Lake looking for their first taste of USA Nationals glory, including Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O’Neal, Devin Moran, Garrett Alberson, Mike Marlar, Tyler Bruening, Jason Feger, Tyler Erb, Kyle Bronson, Max Blair and many more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 2, at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (3834 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-118)
3. Ryan Gustin (-152)
4. Drake Troutman (-274)
5. Tim McCreadie (-284)
6. Dennis Erb Jr. (-290)
7. Brian Shirley (-346)
8. Tanner English (-398)
9. Cody Overton (-422)
10. Ethan Dotson (-424)

FEATURE WINNERS (14):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 7
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 4
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 3
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1

HEAT RACE WINNERS (33):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 21
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 11
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 10
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 9
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 7
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 5
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 4
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 4
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 4
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 4
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 3
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 3
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 3
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 3
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 3
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 2
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 2
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 2
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 1
Garrett Smith – Madison, GA – 1
Zack Mitchell – Enoree, SC – 1
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Aaron Marrant – Richmond, MO – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Chris Simpson – Oxford, IA – 1
Jared Miley – Pittsburgh, PA – 1
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1

LANDA PRESSURE WASHERS LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (31):
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 5
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 4
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 3
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 3
Michael Leach – Sun River, MT – 2
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 2
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 2
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 2
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 2
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 2
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 1
Jackson Hise – Ocala, FL – 1
Trey Mills – St. Augustine, FL – 1
Austin Smith – Cedartown, GA – 1
Mckay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Gregg Satterlee – Indiana, PA – 1
Brenden Smith – Dade City, FL – 1
Kayden Clatt – Edina, MO – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Boom Briggs – Bear Lake, PA – 1
Derrick Stewart – Ainsworth, IA – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Jared Miley – Pittsburgh, PA – 1
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 1

PODIUM FINISHERS (24):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 16
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 9
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 8
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 6
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 5
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 5
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 5
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 4
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 2
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 2
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 1
Zack Mitchell – Enoree, SC – 1
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 1
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 1
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1

FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGERS (17):
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 3
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 3
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 3
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 3
Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 2
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 2
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 2
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 1
Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 1
Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brent Larson – Lake Elmo, MN – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1

SIMPSON RACING PRODUCTS QUICK TIMES (14):
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 5
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 3
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 3
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 3
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 1
Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 1
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1
Tyler Millwood – Kingston, GA – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 1

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (18):
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 4
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 3
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 3
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 2
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 1
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1
Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 1
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 1
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 1
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 1
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 1
Tyler Bruening – Marshalltown, IA – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 1
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1

FEATURE LAP LEADERS (22):
Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 348
Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 141
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 122
Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 95
Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 81
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 78
Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 69
Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 50
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 44
Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 41
Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 30
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 29
Ashton Winger – Hampton, GA – 27
Mike Harrison – Highland, IL – 21
Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 19
Ricky Thornton Jr. – Chandler, AZ – 18
Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 15
Cory Hedgecock – Loudon, TN – 13
Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 11
Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 8
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 6
Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 2

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

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MEYER SISTERS CLOSE OUT MILAN WITH STRONG RUNS AND RECORDS, KICK OFF 10-WEEK RACE STREAK FOR RMR

July 29, 2025 ARP Trish

Jul 29, 2025 | Featured, Megan Meyer, Pre-Race Releases, Race Results, Rachel Meyer

Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) wrapped up a fast-paced weekend at Darana Dragway in Milan, MI for Round 2 of the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series, where both Megan and Rachel Meyer qualified strong and delivered record-setting performances, kicking off a stretch of 10 straight weeks of racing for the championship-contending team.

Rachel Meyer threw down a killer 5.23 ET at 275 mph in qualifying and secured the No. 1 qualifier spot and the track record for Top Alcohol Dragster. Megan locked in at No. 3 with a 5.35 at 269 mph, putting both sisters on opposite sides of the elimination ladder.

Earning a bye in first round due to a seven-car field, Rachel made a massive statement running a 5.18-second pass at 275 mph, resetting the new Top Alcohol Dragster track record. She advanced to face Rich McPhillips Jr. in round two, where she ran strong but fell short on a holeshot loss. Megan took out John Ausherman in round one with an improved pass of 5.30 ET, but struggled to get down the track in round two, smoking the tires at the hit against Will Smith in the Samsel dragster.

The 10-week stretch continues this weekend as RMR heads back to Norwalk, Ohio, for one of the most legendary events in drag racing: the 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire, happening August 1–2, 2025, at Summit Motorsports Park. You can find the team’s race schedule HERE.

The massive event—dubbed The Greatest Show in Drag Racing®—will feature more than 82 performers, the most in event history, including a stacked lineup of professional dragsters, jet cars, wheelstanders, and pyrotechnics to entertain fans of all ages.

RMR will field Matt Cummings in the GUNK dragster alongside McKenna Bold, who returns to the site of her first NHRA national event win, just weeks after securing a breakthrough victory for the team. The team looks to keep the momentum going into the second-half of their 2025 drag racing season.

“I am so excited to head back to Norwalk for the Night Under Fire,” said McKenna, “especially coming off a huge win. There’s no better position this team could be in, and I’m feeling very confident with my sight set on getting back-to-back wins. Randy knows this track very well and how to tune the car in the Norwalk heat, which is a testament to my win at the National event. We have the perfect recipe for success!”

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