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Jeff Dyer Leads Both Two Lightning Sprint Car Series Championship Standings

 

Yucca Valley, CA — May 1, 2025 — To say California open wheel racer Jeff Dyer is off to a good start in 2026 is an understatement.  The California Highway Patrol Officer leads two lightning sprint car series championship chases and is third in another.  His next outing comes this Saturday night when Motor City Buick/GMC presents the California Lightning Sprint Car Series at the Bakersfield Speedway on the grounds of Kevin Harvicks Kern Raceway.

 

Sexton, who leads the way in both the California Lightning Sprint Car Series and the SoCal Lightning Sprints, was slated to be in action with the SCLS last Saturday at the Barona Speedway.  However, that race was canceled by the rain that swept across California.  He came into that event with a 10-point advantage in the SCLS championship standings.  He will get a chance to expand on the lead when the club returns to Barona on May 23rd and 24th for the two night “Race for Heroes.”

 

It would be easy to say that with that cancelation, the Yucca Valley, California is chomping at the bit to mash the loud pedal on Saturday.  His anticipation was compounded by the fact that the CLS race the week before at Bakersfield was postponed to this Saturday. 

 

Entering Saturday’s race in the city known “Nashville West,” Dyer has a 34-point lead in the CLS championship chase.  The affable racer won the season opener, which was co-sanctioned by the CLS and SCLS, at the Mohave Valley Raceway.  He finished sixth at Ventura in March.  His last CLS outing resulted in an eighth at Santa Maria when he was knocked out of the main event at Santa Maria on April 6th.  A week after that at SCLS Barona opener, he placed third in the main event.

 

Not only due to his point lead in the CLS, but Dyer also has to be one of the favorites for the victory on Saturday.  After not starting the first race at Kern in 2026, he scored a win there on June 7th and placed second there on September 12th. 

 

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 pm Saturday at Bakersfield. Hot laps are at 5:00pm with Opening Ceremonies at 6:00 pm.

Race fans can save $2 on general admission tickets by grabbing them in advance BakersfieldSpeedway.com.  General Admission is $18 online including all fees or $20 at the gates. Kids 6-12 are $10 in advance or $12 at the gates. Kids 5 and under are always free!

Parking is free of charge. Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd, near Enos Ln and Interstate 5 in Bakersfield.

 

 

In 2026, the following marketing partners will help keep Dyer on track: Amsoil Oil Twins, Jobu Racing, Fonseca Racing, and Specialty Fasteners. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2026, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

 

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2026 season.

Brent Sexton Gaining Steam, Set for Placerville Sprint Car Battle

 

Lakeside, CA — April 29, 2026 — After turning in a strong performance last Friday night at Watsonville Speedway, veteran sprint car driver Brent Sexton is heading back north this weekend for the 8th Annual Nor Cal Posse Shootout with the Ultimate Sprint Car Series at Placerville Speedway.

 

Watsonville is quickly becoming one of Sexton’s favorite stops, and he added another solid run to his résumé there last weekend. Returning to the track where he scored a fifth-place finish in 2025, the night did not start the way he had hoped. In his first-ever race in a winged 360 sprint car, Sexton qualified 15th out of 18 cars with a time of 12.304.  He then started and finished fifth in his preliminary heat race. 

 

When the green flag dropped for the main event, however, he showed his trademark determination. Starting on the inside of the eighth row, the three-time lightning sprint car champion charged forward in the #3G, advancing five positions to finish 10th. The result marked his seventh top-10 finish in nine main event starts in 2026.

 

Twenty-four hours later, Sexton made the trip to Merced Speedway for his debut with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Unfortunately, rain arrived after qualifying, forcing the cancellation of the remainder of the program.

 

Now, with a 540-mile journey from his Lakeside, California home, Sexton sets his sights on Placerville Speedway for his fourth Ultimate Sprint Car Series appearance of the season. His most impressive outing to date came at Thunderbowl Raceway on March 28th, when he charged from 14th to seventh in the main event. Three weeks later at the same track, a sticking throttle ended his night early, resulting in an 18th-place finish.

 

Racing at Placerville this weekend is expected to draw a strong USCS field at one of Northern California’s premier sprint car tracks.  It will give Sexton another opportunity to build momentum as the season rolls on.

 

Adult tickets at Placerville are $25 each night. Seniors (62+), military personnel, and juniors (ages 12–17) are $22. Kids ages 6–11 are $10, and children five and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at the following links:
Friday: https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-050126
Saturday: https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-050226

 

Placerville Speedway is located at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take US-50 to the Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit, then head north on Placerville Drive to the fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. For more information, visit www.placervillespeedway.com.


For more updates, follow Sexton Gatlin Racing on social media and stay tuned for results throughout the 2026 season.

 

Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2026 season possible. East County Electric Works, Antonelli’s Deli, Keys Brothers, Geoff Dale, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Valley Lubricant Services, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, and Troy Dirt.     

 

Collie would like to express his thanks to the following sponsors.  Sexton Gatlin Racing/HRP Hose and Rubber Products/Sexton Fire Protection/Maxima Racing Oils/Automated Interiors/Valley Lubricant/Swift Powdercoating/Sunnyside Promotions/Sids Auto Body/BK Wings/BTS Equipment/TC Construction/Thunderstruck Motorsports/AG Sand Cars/Mom/Dad/Tavo/Grant/Dant

 

If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2026, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com. 

 

 

Forte Racing Heads to Miami for Formula 1 Weekend Following Strong Season Opener


 

Miller to Co-Drive with Teo as Team Looks to Build on Sonoma Momentum

Monrovia, California (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) – Forte Racing heads to the Miami International Autodrome this weekend for Round 2 of the McLaren Trophy America championship, joining the global stage as part of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend.


 

The team enters the weekend with momentum following a standout season opener at Sonoma Raceway, where Forte Racing drivers combined for eight podium finishes, including wins across multiple classes. With a full month between rounds, the focus has shifted to maintaining that performance level while preparing for the unique demands of a street circuit.


 

The tight, technical layout of the Miami International Autodrome, combined with evolving track conditions and limited practice time, will present a new challenge for drivers across all four entries.

No. 8 Sigma Plastics McLaren Artura Trophy Evo (Pro) - Kaia Teo / Jon Miller


 

One key change to the lineup this weekend sees Jon Miller stepping in to co-drive the No. 8 Sigma Plastics McLaren Artura Trophy Evo alongside Kaia Teo, as Paul Holton has a prior commitment. Holton is expected to return for the remainder of the season.


 

Teo, who considers Miami a home race while attending the University of Miami, is looking forward to the opportunity to compete in front of a familiar crowd.


 

Kaia Teo - “I’m really excited to be heading into race week here in Miami. Going to school here, it definitely feels like a bit of a home race for me, which makes this weekend even more special. There’s always an incredible atmosphere around the Miami Grand Prix, and I’m looking forward to getting out on track. We’re coming off a strong weekend in Sonoma, so the focus now is on carrying that momentum forward and continuing to build. Paul is in Laguna this weekend and he'll definitely be missed, but I'm so excited to be sharing the car with Jon Miller. We've been putting in the work off track and we're ready to get out there!”

Miller, who also serves as program manager for RP Motorsports by Forte Racing, is eager to step behind the wheel of the McLaren Artura Trophy Evo and help continue the team’s early-season success.



Jon Miller - “I’m looking forward to stepping in to drive with Kaia in the No. 8 while Paul is on duty elsewhere this weekend,” Miller said. “They had a fantastic start to the year in Sonoma and I’m looking forward to keeping that momentum rolling in Miami. Given the lack of testing time available, Kaia and I have been doing a heavy dose of simulator training for this event. It’s exciting for the team to be involved in a Formula 1 support event. I’m originally from South Florida and Kaia lives here now, so it’s going to have that ‘home race’ feel on top of the excitement around the Grand Prix.”

No. 53 Race for RP McLaren Artura Trophy Evo (Pro/Am) - Neil Langberg / Kevin Madsen


 

The No. 53 Race for RP McLaren Artura Trophy Evo of Neil Langberg and Kevin Madsen returns to action this weekend, continuing its mission to raise awareness and funding for Relapsing Polychondritis and other autoimmune diseases.


 

Neil Langberg - “Hello again, this is Neil ‘Nigel’ Langberg, co-driver of the #53 Race for Relapsing Polychondritis Forte Racing McLaren Artura Evo car. This week the MTA series is at the Miami International Autodrome as the lead in race for the Miami GP.


 

MTA and F1 drivers have not had a race for about a month.Unfortunately, autoimmune patients never get this kind of a break. Enduring a chronic disease is a 24/7 proposition, and one in five Americans suffer this way. This is why we race.

 

As part of our fundraising campaign, we hope to drive awareness and accelerate research for RP and other autoimmune diseases leading to earlier diagnosis and facilitating a potentially improved prognosis.


 

Please join us at our upcoming online auction for a luxury Las Vegas GP race viewing package, or on track with a donation to the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation. I don't care what others say, can't put it off another day, the time has come today.”

Madsen is also embracing the energy and visibility of the Miami Grand Prix weekend, where the team’s on-track performance and off-track mission will be showcased in front of one of the largest audiences of the season. He noted that the event provides a powerful platform to continue raising awareness for Relapsing Polychondritis while competing on one of the most high-profile stages on the calendar.

 

Kevin Madsen – “I’m leaving a very cold race weekend at Road America and the fabulous Miami sunshine sounds so good. It’s going to be a lot of fun sharing the track with Formula 1 as well as sharing the message and purpose of Race for RP with the large crowd in attendance.”

No. 24 Cypress Land Company McLaren Artura Trophy Evo (Pro) - Tanner Harvey / Patrick Liddy


 

The No. 24 Cypress Land Company entry of Tanner Harvey and Patrick Liddy enters the weekend tied for the championship lead following their Pro class victory and strong overall performance at Sonoma.



Tanner Harvey - “After kicking off the season at Sonoma Raceway event, I’m heading into round two at the Miami Grand Prix with a lot of confidence and momentum.


 

Sonoma was a strong way to start the season. We won the first race and came back with a second in the next one, so it showed we have the pace to run up front right away. At the same time, there’s still more to clean up, and we’ve been focused on improving every detail going into Miami.


 

This weekend is a completely different challenge. The track is tight, technical, and unforgiving, and the heat is going to play a big role. That’s something I’m looking forward to—those conditions separate drivers and reward execution.


 

I’ll be back in the car with Patrick Liddy, and we’re both locked in on the same goal. We’ve gone through everything from Sonoma and made the adjustments we need to come into this weekend fully prepared.


 

The objective is clear: be at the front and fight for another win.



We know we have the speed. Now it’s about putting together a complete weekend—executing in qualifying, staying clean in the races, and maximizing every opportunity.”

Liddy comes into Miami with strong momentum from Sonoma and now turns his attention to the new challenge of competing on a street circuit for the first time, where precision and adaptability will be key.

 

Patrick Liddy – “I’m really looking forward to racing during the Miami Grand Prix weekend in the McLaren Trophy America. We had a great weekend at Sonoma and are tied for the lead in the championship. It’s my first time on a street circuit, so the focus is on adapting quickly—tight walls, evolving grip, and no margin for error. The Artura Trophy car is going to be a great challenge here, and I’m ready to make the most of every lap.”

No. 100 PiedParker McLaren Artura Trophy Evo (Am) - Cooper Broll


 

The No. 100 PiedParker entry of Cooper Broll, fresh off a dominant sweep in the Am class at Sonoma, is focused on continuing that momentum on one of the biggest stages of the season.


 

Cooper Broll -  “Miami is going be the most highly anticipated race of the schedule. Racing as a Formula 1 support series surrounded by hundreds of thousands of fans is going to be incredible. I’m pretty hyped. After a strong start to the season at Sonoma, I’m looking forward to continuing that momentum. It’ll be a bit tough with the success penalties and limited practice time, but with the support of the incredible people at Forte, I’m sure we will be ready when the green flag drops.”

Forte Team Management


 

Team manager David Cozart said the team is prepared for the unique demands of the Miami street circuit following a strong off-season and season-opening performance.


 

“We are excited for the Grand Prix weekend, as we have put a lot of effort into preparing for this event,” Cozart said. “Coming off a strong start at Sonoma, we look forward to carrying that momentum into Miami. Our first street course competition will present several challenges, including a green track that will constantly evolve, unforgiving concrete walls, and an increased car count. It will certainly be a demanding weekend for every team competing.”

Team owner Shane Seneviratne said the opportunity to compete on a Formula 1 weekend provides a unique platform for the team and its partners.


 

“Miami is one of the marquee events on the calendar, and it’s a great opportunity for our team and partners to be part of the Formula 1 environment,” said Seneviratne. “We’re coming in with strong momentum from Sonoma, but this is a completely different challenge. Street circuits demand precision and discipline, and execution becomes even more critical with limited track time.



At the same time, this is a great opportunity for our drivers to perform on a big stage. We have a strong lineup across all four cars, and we’re looking forward to seeing how we stack up this weekend.”

Race 1 will take place Saturday, May 2 at 6:05 pm ET. Watch live at:  https://www.youtube.com/live/5hi_VJO29fI


 

Race 2 is scheduled for Sunday, May 3 at 8:35 am ET and can be watched live at: https://www.youtube.com/live/Nk55ZJJYi1k
 

 

 

Dominic Scelzi Captures Season-Opening Victory for First Time in Career

Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (April 28, 2026) – Dominic Scelzi is off to the best start of his racing career through the first three races of the season.

Despite being slowed by a handful of rainouts, Scelzi has made the most of his trio of starts by producing a win and three total top fives.

“I’m thrilled right now,” he said. “We’ve had great speed to start and have improved every night. Starting off the year with a win was great, but to go 10th to fourth in our first 410 night and then to run second the next time out was confidence building.”

The season got underway on March 20 at Watsonville Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., where Scelzi qualified third quickest before he won both a heat race and the main event. It marked the first time in his career that he earned a season-opening victory.

“We led all 30 laps,” he said. “We kind of went uncontested, which was great. At the end of the race we caught lapped cars at an inopportune time, but I was able to make the right decisions. We had the fastest lap of the race and fastest average so I felt we were really efficient.”

Scelzi followed the triumphant performance by charging from 10th to fourth place – tied for the third-most cars passed – on March 28 and by garnering a runner-up result on April 18 at Thunderbowl Raceway during a pair of NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series races.

“I think the season-opening win was a fantastic start and a breath of fresh air to get it off our plate,” he said. “Equally impactful as the win was to follow it up with two solid performances. Right now we have a good package. Even though we haven’t gotten to race much, it’s been good to be solid when we have been able to compete.”

Scelzi Motorsports has recorded a top-seven result during all three NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series races this season with Mitchel Moles placing seventh during the season opener.

“Between Todd Ventura and Brent Ventura and everyone at Roth Motorsports, it’s been a family effort this season,” Scelzi said. “While I’m not running for NARC points, a partnership between Scelzi Motorsports and Roth Motorsports will make sure at least one car is at each race and vie for the owner’s championship.” 

Scelzi will be in action this weekend during a NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series doubleheader with races on Friday at Watsonville Speedway and Saturday at Santa Maria Speedway in Santa Maria, Calif.

QUICK RESULTS –

March 20 – Watsonville Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. – Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (2). 

March 28 – Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. – Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 4 (10). 

April 18 – Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. – Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 4 (4); Dash: 2 (2); Feature: 2 (2). 

SEASON STATS –

3 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 3 top 10s, 3 top 15s, 3 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday at Watsonville Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., and Saturday at Santa Maria Speedway in Santa Maria, Calif., with the NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.DominicScelziRacing.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41

X: http://www.x.com/DominicScelzi

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Fuel Delivery Services, Inc.

Based in Stockton, Calif., Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., is a premier bulk transporter of refined petroleum products. For more information, visit http://www.FuelDeliveryServices.net.

“Mike with Fuel Delivery Services is a great guy who wants to see us do well and make it in racing,” Scelzi said. “We really appreciate his support and look forward to the continued success with Fuel Delivery Services.”

Scelzi would like to thank Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Whipple Superchargers, System 1, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Line Oil, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Roth Motorsports, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Bell Helmets, Sander Engineering, Wilwood, Mettec, Tel Tac, Kenny’s Components and Worldwide Bearings for their continued support.

Mallett Back in Action This Weekend in Alabama and Tennessee

 

Inside Line Promotions - GREENBRIER, Ark. (April 28, 2026) - Jordon Mallett is excited to tackle a USCS Series doubleheader this weekend.

 

Mallett and car owner A.G. Rains will venture to North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Ala., on Friday followed by a trip to Thunderhill Raceway in Summertown, Tenn., on Saturday.

"With rainouts and some open weekends we had scheduled we haven't been able to race as much so far this season, but it's about to get a lot busier," Mallett said. "I'm looking forward to heading to North Alabama and Thunderhill this weekend."

 

Mallett has raced at North Alabama Speedway six times in his career, including earlier this season when he battled mechanical woes. His best outing at the track came in 2020 with a third-place result. Mallett has two top fives and five top 10s in his six career starts at the track.

 

"I feel like we're pretty solid when we race there, but the few times I've been there it can be luck of the draw," he said. "Hopefully we can set the tone early in the night and carry momentum throughout the night and the weekend."

 

Mallett has one career start at Thunderhill Raceway - an eighth-place result in July 2011.

 

"I do remember being there," he said. "I remember the pit layout more than the race track. All I know is it's an extremely high-banked place."

 

SEASON STATS -

 

5 races, 0 wins, 1 top five, 2 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 5 top 20s

 

UP NEXT -

 

Friday at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Ala., and Saturday at Thunderhill Raceway in Summertown, Tenn., with the USCS Series

 

MEDIA LINKS -

 

Website: http://jordonmallett.myracepass.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports

 

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - West Memphis Fence & Construction

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"We're grateful for the support of West Memphis Fence & Construction, which has a storied history in the area for decades," Mallett said.

Mallett would like to thank Porter Commercial Refrigeration, Water for Christ, AR Dyno Specialty, High Performance Lubricants, West Memphis Fence & Construction, JET Graphics, KR Performance Fuels, CP Pistons, D&K Farms, Killer Coatings, Racing Optics, JR-1 Race Cars, Triple X Race Co., T&A, KSE Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Sinco, Inc., Autometer, Callies Performance Products, ISC Racers Tape, HRP Wings, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Smiley's Racing Products, MotorState Distributing, DMI, Superior Bearing and Supply, Moss Racing Engines, Twin S Tool Corp., BAM Roller Lifters, Bullet Racing Cams, FEL-PRO, Sweet MFG, Wildwood Racing, Jones Farms, Penske Racing Shocks, Total Seal, Smith Titanium, Pro-Lite and TJ Forged for their continued support.

Mack Leopard signs multi-year contract extension with MPM Marketing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 25, 2026) – McCallister Precision Marketing (MPM Marketing) is excited to announce a multi-year contract extension with rising open-wheel dirt racer Mack Leopard.


 

Leopard first signed with MPM Marketing in 2024 and has quickly honed his skills competing at dirt tracks across the country, which has helped prepare him for a full season of Midget racing in 2026 with POWRi and USAC.


 

“Watching Mack’s growth throughout the last two years on and off the race track has been amazing,” said MPM Marketing owner Tonya McCallister. “He is such a humble young man that takes pride in everything he does. His talent and determination on the track truly speaks for itself.


 

“We are thrilled to have Leopard continue as part of the MPM Marketing family for the foreseeable future and I can’t wait to watch him thrive against the best dirt midget racers in the country.”


 

Leopard, 16, has flexed his racing muscle consistently throughout the last two years. Recently he made history at the annual Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when he set new records for most features won on championship Saturday with four, most positions gained during championship Saturday with 73 and tied Darin Naida for most features competed in on championship Saturday with nine.


 

He’s earned multiple wins across the country during his career, including victories at U.S. 24 Speedway, Coles County Speedway, Jacksonville Speedway, Spoon River Speedway and Doe Run Raceway.


 

This season Leopard will tackle the biggest challenge of his racing career when he pursues the USAC National Midget Series and POWRi National Midget League championships with Chase McDermand Racing.


 

He’s excited to do so not just with the support of his family, but also with the support of MPM Marketing.


 

“I’m really excited to continue working with Tonya McCallister and her team at MPM Marketing,” said Leopard. “To have someone like Tonya in your corner ready to go to work for you at any moment is so important. MPM Marketing really makes everything I do so much easier and that allows me to focus more of my energy on the race track.”


 

Leopard launches the 2026 USAC National Midget Series season this weekend at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway. For more information, visit usacracing.com.


 

Mack Leopard would like to thank his mom, dad, sister Lilli and extended family, TRD, Mobil 1, Joe’s Landscaping, McDermand Plumbing, Smith Titanium, Champion Equipment, GR8, Maximum Restoration, MPV Express, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Duncan Oil, Rexroad Racing, Miami Valley Concrete, Advanced Racing Suspensions, USPKS and MPM Marketing for their support.

Starks Scores Skagit Speedway Season-Opening Win for Third Straight Year

Inside Line Promotions – BURLINGTON, Wash. (April 27, 2026) – Trey Starks opened his season with a triumphant performance on Saturday at Skagit Speedway, where he won during the first race of the season for the third year in a row.

“It was about as good of a start as you can get,” he said. “It gives you confidence that after the offseason the things you’re doing still work and it gives us a good place to build off. It’s always good to start the season smooth and to start with a win is a bigger bonus.”

Starks qualified second quickest to kick off the action.

“I felt pretty good throughout the entire night,” he said. “The track fell off maybe a little bit in qualifying. Jason (Solwold) was the first car out and we were the eighth or ninth out. We cut about as good of a lap as we could of for when we went out.”

A run from fourth to win a heat race landed Starks the pole position for the 30-lap main event.

“In the heat race there was a mix-up on the start that shuffled us to the outside front row,” he said. “We got the lead on the third or fourth lap and with Skagit’s format, if you win from the fourth starting position in the heat race it gives you the best draw available for the feature. I was in the second heat race, but since Jason didn’t win his heat that gave us the pole for the feature.

“The track got really slick, but this is what we were seeing toward the end of last year. We’re getting wider, slicker race tracks consistently and I feel that plays into our hands.

“It was tough to tell where the track was. I wanted to move up a little early, but every time I did I felt Jason was there to force me to cover the bottom. Then I had to gauge my speed in traffic. I was kind of looking around the whole time and at the same time not wanting to bomb it into the top not knowing what was up there. It was fun that the track changed as much as it did.”

Following a mid-race caution, Starks built his lead throughout the remainder of the feature to win by more than six seconds.

He will return to Skagit Speedway this Saturday riding a three-race winning streak at the track dating back to last season.

QUICK RESULTS –

April 25 – Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash. – Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (4); Feature: 1 (1). 

SEASON STATS –

1 race, 1 win, 1 top five, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 1 top 20

UP NEXT –

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreyStarksRacing?fref=ts

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Victorious at Knoxville Raceway

Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 27, 2026) – Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel produced one of his best weekends of the season last weekend during the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash at Knoxville Raceway.

Gravel advanced from sixth to second place on Friday before leading all 25 laps on Saturday for his fourth World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series triumph of the season.

“It was a great weekend,” he said. “We were strong every time we hit the track. We qualified very, very well. We were hitting on all cylinders. What we ran in previous years was what we ran this go around and it worked out great.”

Gravel set quick time in his group and won a heat race to advance into the dash both nights.

“Drawing the five (on Friday) wasn’t ideal, but wasn’t that bad,” he said. “We fell back one spot and it ended up being a blessing. I was able to change my whole race from the get-go with a great start in the feature. I got to third pretty fast and then to second. There weren’t any cautions so we dealt with a lot of lapped traffic. In open air we were great, but it felt like we weren’t right in traffic and having to run the top. I wasn’t able to get close enough to make anything happen.”

Gravel gained a position to finish second in the dash on Saturday, earning the outside front row starting position in the main event.

“Jumping to second there was huge because of what they did to the outside of the track,” he said. “It was a benefit to start on the outside. You just hauled the mail around the top. It was no drama with us in the feature as we had a clean race. You could just feel (the rubber in the closing laps) and tell it was coming. Once I felt it big time it was time to move. When I did it was pretty much locked down around the bottom and I was surprised. Luckily I had a sense and guessed right. Sometimes you go too late or too early and this time I got it right.”

Up next is the first trip of the season to Ohio with races this Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica during the Kistler Engines Classic and Saturday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford during the Hartford Hustle. Gravel has World of Outlaws wins at Attica Raceway Park in 2017, 2021 and 2024. He captured a World of Outlaws victory at Sharon Speedway in 2024.

“I’m always happy to go to Ohio,” he said. “Attica and Sharon have been pretty solid tracks for us. We’ll go there with an open mind, hopefully unload strong and have a couple of good runs.”

Gravel holds a 70-point lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings entering the weekend.

QUICK RESULTS –

April 24 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 6 (5); Feature: 2 (6).

April 25 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (3); Feature: 1 (2).

SEASON STATS –

16 races, 4 wins, 11 top fives, 14 top 10s, 15 top 15s, 15 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, for the Kistler Engines Classic and Saturday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, for the Hartford Hustle with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

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Jackson Motorplex Featuring Several Race Car Divisions This Summer

 

Inside Line Promotions - JACKSON, Minn. (April 27, 2026) - The Jackson Motorplex racing schedule showcases a good mix of various race car divisions throughout nine nights of action in 2026.

 

The Motorplex Mayhem Summer Series features the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Late Model Street Stocks, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Stock Cars invading the track June 4, June 25, July 9 and July 23. The MedStar Midwest Sprint Touring Series RaceSavers will be a part of the first three rounds of the Motorplex Mayhem Summer Series.

The remaining five nights on the track's schedule are highlighted by 410ci winged sprint cars.

 

The Cressman Sanitation Midwest 410 Sprint Touring Series (along with the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars and the MedStar Midwest Sprint Touring Series RaceSavers) will compete on July 2 during the Wieskus Memorial presented by SW Broadband as well on July 31 during the $10,000-to-win Hefty Seed Merle Johnson Memorial presented by Lincoln Speedway.

 

The facility's lone World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event - the FENDT Showdown - is set for Aug. 22.

 

The season wraps up on Sept. 18-19 with the 48 th annual Bank Midwest Jackson Nationals. The Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and Cressman Sanitation Midwest 410 Sprint Touring Series as well as the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars and the MedStar Midwest Sprint Touring Series RaceSavers will duke it out each night.

 

Tickets for all Jackson Motorplex races this season are available to purchase online by visiting https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true .

 

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June 4 for Round 1 of the Motorplex Mayhem Summer Series featuring the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars and MedStar Midwest Sprint Touring Series RaceSavers, Late Model Street Stocks, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Stock Cars

 

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