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Forte Racing Earns Win and Pole in Mixed-Fortunes Road America Weekend

Harvey and Liddy Score Debut Victory; Madsen Puts No. 53 on Overall Pole

Monrovia, California (Tuesday, August 19, 2025) – Forte Racing’s expanded two-car McLaren Trophy America program experienced both triumph and adversity at Road America. The No. 24 Cypress Land McLaren, driven by Tanner Harvey and Patrick Liddy, made a dream debut with a class victory on Saturday before being sidelined by a last-lap qualifying incident on Sunday. Meanwhile, the No. 53 RP Motorsports by Forte Racing entry continued to showcase its front-running pace, claiming overall pole position for Race 2 and adding another Papaya Cup podium.

Tanner Harvey reflected on the highs and lows of the weekend, emphasizing both the pace the car showed and the lessons learned.

“Road America was an incredible first weekend in the McLaren series,” Harvey said. ”We showed strong pace right away, topping FP1 and running near the front through practice and qualifying. Race 1 was cut short due to weather, but it was great to bring home a solid result with Patrick and the Forte Racing team. Unfortunately, qualifying for Race 2 ended early for us after a mistake in Turn 13, but that’s racing — we’ll regroup and be ready to fight again at Indianapolis.”

Patrick Liddy built on Harvey’s thoughts, noting the strength of the car and the team environment in their debut outing.

“It was great to join Forte for our debut weekend in McLaren Trophy,” Liddy said. “The car and team dynamics were amazing, special thanks to our talented engineer Pete Jacobs. After putting it P1 overall in Practice, my co-driver Tanner drove an amazing race in inclement conditions to P1 in class in our first race. An unfortunate incident for Tanner in qualifying took us out of contention for Race 2 but has only made us more determined for our final round at Indianapolis.”

On Sunday, the team’s focus shifted to the No. 53 entry, where Kevin Madsen delivered another standout qualifying performance, earning his second overall pole of the season while showcasing the team’s mission of raising awareness for Relapsing Polychondritis.

"Thanks to the RP Motorsports by Forte team! Neil had a ton of uninterrupted drive time this weekend as the car was well prepped,” Madsen said. “I was able to stick us on pole again for the same reasons. Lots of great airtime, views, comments and messages from folks watching and asking about Relapsing Polychondritis. That widespread awareness and fundraising continued over into the hot laps in a McLaren GTS afterwards. Thanks to all involved including McLaren Customer Racing."

Neil Langberg pointed to the teamwork and broader mission of the program, underscoring how the weekend strengthened both competitive and community goals.

“This past weekend?! legendary, transformative, and "FORTE-fied!" Excellent collaboration by the team in tricky conditions, even while racing in the rain. Clearly, not just workin' on the highway, but pushing our limits on and off the track,” Langberg said. “Strong connections were made in racing and in partnerships throughout the paddock giving us lots to look forward to as we keep our poise with our eyes up looking to the finish, staying strong all the way to the final races at IMS in mid-October. I can't wait for the 2025 MTA Finish Line Social fueled for Race for RP on 10/17/2025; a time to share what the series has meant to us and to our goals with respect to autoimmune disease research. There should be a lot of papaya for all!"

.RP Motorsports by Forte Racing program manager Jon Miller praised the progress being made, pointing to consistent front-running pace as proof of the team’s growth.

“The team and drivers are hitting their stride as we move towards the final races of the inaugural McLaren Trophy America season,” Miller said. “Two overall pole positions for the No. 53 show the speed and confidence that the team has developed out of this new car and a handful of podium finishes in our pocket further cements the progress. We look towards the final event at Indy with excitement and a renewed focus on bringing home a victory for RP Motorsports by Forte racing. See you there!”

Forte Racing's McLaren Trophy America team manager David Cozart noted that the weekend delivered both disappointment and reward, but ultimately succeeded in advancing the team’s broader mission.

“Race 1 was bittersweet as I was looking forward to seeing the competition play out, but Mother Nature had a different story to tell. That being said, my favorite part of that race was Tanner saying, ‘This is so fun!’ whilst driving in the rain,” Cozart said. “Race 2 qualifying was challenging with the No. 24 car having a last-lap incident that kept car sidelined for the race, but on the other side of the scale, Kevin, driving the No. 53 car, started on the overall pole and drove a great stint before handing the car to Neil, who pushed hard for a podium in Papaya Cup. Most importantly, the weekend garnered great exposure for the Race for RP Foundation — so in that sense, mission accomplished.”

Team principal Shane Seneviratne closed the weekend on a positive note, highlighting the resilience of the team and the progress being made.

“Road America gave us a mix of results, but overall, I’m proud of the way the team responded to every challenge,” Seneviratne concluded. “A debut win for the No. 24, another pole for the No. 53, and strong exposure for the Race for RP mission are all achievements we can build on. The growth and spirit within this program are clear, and we’re motivated to finish the season strong at Indianapolis.”

The final two races of the McLaren Trophy America season will take place at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway October 16-18. Don’t wait until October to learn more about the team and their mission—watch the award-winning documentary The Race of Our Lives, now streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0tZYRazk8U.

RP Motorsports by Forte Racing remains committed to using motorsports as a platform for change, combining elite competition with a mission to advance research and awareness for autoimmune diseases. Fans can follow the team’s progress and support the cause by visiting www.raceforrp.org and www.forteracing.com.

ABOUT RACE FOR RP

Race for RP is a motorsports initiative aimed at driving awareness and accelerating research for RP and other autoimmune diseases. Through collaboration with drivers, teams, and sponsors, Race for RP fuels education, accelerates research, and raises awareness of Relapsing Polychondritis and other related autoimmune diseases For more information, visit raceforrp.org or follow @raceforrp on social media.

ABOUT FORTE RACING

Founded in 2023, Forte Racing is a motorsports team based in Los Angeles and Charlotte, supported by Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Under the watchful eye of Shane Seneviratne, the team competes in various racing series, including the IMSA WeatherTech GTD Championship, the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo and, in 2025, plans to expand by adding a single-car entry in

the inaugural McLaren Trophy America Championship. Operating under the US RaceTronics banner, the team has quickly built a strong reputation with multiple podium finishes, race wins, and several North American and World Championships. For more information about the team, its drivers, and race operations, visit www.forteracing.com.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The inaugural McLaren Trophy America Championship series will launch in Spring 2025. The season will feature 10 rounds at five iconic U.S. tracks with each event coinciding with the Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS.

2025 McLaren Trophy America Schedule:

• Rounds 1 & 2: Sonoma Raceway, CA | March 28-30

• Rounds 3 & 4: Circuit of the Americas, TX | April 25-27

• Rounds 5 & 6: Virginia International Raceway, VA | July 18-20

• Rounds 7 & 8: Road America, WI | August 15-17

• Rounds 9 & 10: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN | October 17-19

ABOUT RELAPSING POLYCHONDRITIS

RP is a rare and degenerative autoimmune disease that primarily affects cartilage in the body, causing inflammation that can lead to severe complications. RP affects multiple organs, including the ears, nose, airways, joints, and even the heart and brain. Research is essential to improve care and treatment options for those living with RP.

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams JMF Motorsports and Regulator Racing Sweep Overall GT World Challenge America Race Wins at Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin – Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams JMF Motorsports and Regulator Racing combined to sweep the overall GT World Challenge America powered by AWS race wins Saturday and Sunday at Road America. The No. 34 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 and team co-drivers Michai Stephens and Mikael Grenier secured convincing Pro class and overall race wins in Sunday’s final 90-minute race of the SRO America weekend. The No. 34’s victory followed an outright and Pro-Am-class GT Word Challenge America race win by the No. 91 Regulator Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 team on Saturday. Co-drivers Jeff Burton and Philip Ellis garnered the somewhat unusual victory in a race that saw the clock tick just past the one-hour mark before officials called for an early checkered flag with the field parked in the pits due to severe thunderstorms.

The overall GT World Challenge America weekend sweep was the first for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams in SRO America competition since June of 2023 at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) where CrowdStrike Racing with Riley and TR3 Racing combined for the victories.

This weekend’s sweep came after a practically perfect performance by the JMF team and a perfectly imperfect run for the always competitive Regulator squad that encountered some early bad luck.

Following the team’s trademark reverse driver strategy, Mercedes-AMG driver Ellis started Saturday’s race from the pole in the No. 91 and quickly opened up a lead on the field of mainly silver or bronze rated sportsman or “Am” drivers.

Unfortunately, an early caution erased the lead margin, taking away a needed element of the team’s strategy. Ellis quickly set his focus on rebuilding the gap on the field as the thunderstorm moved in and the skies grew dark. He was at the front of the field, and ultimately the only driver to lead the race, when – after an initial yellow flag period for the conditions – the red flag was shown primarily for lightning in the vicinity. The weather never cleared, and the race was called with less than 30 minutes to go.

Sunday’s conditions were decidedly different with sunny skies and temperatures never getting higher than the lower 80s. Grenier started the final race of the weekend in the No. 34 from the outside front row and on the Pro-class pole. He kept the pressure on the overall race-leading Pro-Am entry throughout his stint with Stephens taking over for the run to the finish after a perfectly timed and executed pit stop by the JMF crew.

Stephens was in first overall after the full field completed the pit stop cycle and turned in a competitive but controlled drive, at times leading the race by nearly 12 seconds.

It all went away in the race’s final minutes, however, when a late caution closed up the field and set the stage for a one-lap dash to the finish. Stephens led a close field of GT3 competitors to the line for the dual green and white flags and capably held his hard-charging Pro-class challengers off to take the victory by 1.328 seconds.

The victories were the third of the year for each team. JMF secured another overall and Pro win at Sonoma Raceway and a class victory in the final race at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Regulator scored a class win at Sonoma and won for the second time this season after an overall and Pro-Am win in a top-two Mercedes-AMG GT3 finish with JMF in the Sunday race at COTA.

A third-place Pro-class finish in Saturday’s shortened race added to the all-podium weekend for the JMF team.

The Pirelli GT4 America scheduled weekend doubleheader at Road America was trimmed to one race after the storm that brought Saturday’s GT World Challenge race to an early end intensified as the GT4 field was rolling out for the final race of the day. Officials cancelled the Saturday GT4 race outright due to intensified thunder and lightning, and the focus immediately shifted to Sunday’s 60-minute sprint.

The No. 37 Dome Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT4 team rolled off the trailer fast at Road America with team co-drivers Eddie Killeen and Marc Miller. The No. 37, with Miller at the wheel, posted the fastest overall Pirelli GT4 times in both Friday practice sessions, and the team was well positioned for the run to the finish on Sunday after a green flag restart with just under 20 minutes remaining.

Miller immediately picked up two Pro-Am running positions only to get caught up in the frantic battle at the front of the field. The No. 37 took a hard, side-to-side hit from another car that resulted in some damage that soon led to an even harder hit for the No. 37.

A broken left front wheel and toe link sent Miller hard into the wall exiting Turn 7, but he was uninjured in the incident despite heavy damage to the No. 37.

The Dome Motorsport team will be ready for next month’s SRO America full-series weekend of competition at Barber Motorsports Park, September 5 – 7. The GT World Challenge America, GT America and Pirelli GT4 America series are all scheduled for the usual doubleheader races at Barber.

The makeup race for Saturday’s cancelled Road America round will also be held at Barber, which will see Dome and its Pirelli GT4 competitors contest three different 60-minute races over the course of the race weekend.

Michai Stephens, Driver – No. 34 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “To still be in the championship fight is priority number one, and you always put the team first before anything else. On the more personal side, it is just a sense of fulfillment for sure. I was beyond nervous, having gone into that last green and checkered flag situation after being in control the entirety of the race. I think the most important thing is that all three to four drivers up there at the tip of the spear had a healthy amount of respect for one another. It allowed all of us to go into it knowing that we were going to put it on the line but not take each other out. It's a credit to my teammate Mik, a credit to the Mercedes-AMG platform and credit to the JMF Motorsport team. We had a very consistent weapon this weekend with our Mercedes-AMG GT3, and the team prepared an amazing car. We owe it all to them, and it was nice to be able to give them a return on their good faith. And to do it in front of friends and family always really just hits home. It allows you to extend the memory that was drafted up this weekend. I am so grateful to Mr. Farrow, yet again, to Mercedes-AMG, this organization at JMF Motorsports, my teammate Mik, and obviously and most importantly, the family for putting me on this earth in the first place.”

Mikael Grenier, Driver – No. 34 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “It was a good race. We had a really fast car, and it was very consistent. That was good, because I think on a track that has a bit of tire degradation we could keep the car under us. Michai had a really, really nice stint and it was a great pit stop. The safety car was a bit nerve racking at the end there. A restart may not have been necessary, but still it made for a good show, and Michai did very well. The first car we had to start the season was good, but quite old. It was a pre-Evo car with a lot of mileage. The team decided to buy a new one as we still have some racing to do. It was very good at VIR where we debuted with it. It was a good first weekend there, but I think this weekend at Road America everything came together. In the race we were very strong.”

Marc Miller, Driver – No. 37 Dome Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT4: “I'm super proud of Dome Motorsport and everybody on the team. We unloaded a Mercedes-AMG GT4 that we have been tweaking on all year, and it was fast. It was a good race car, better in race trim than it was in qualifying trim, and we were fastest overall in both of Friday's practice sessions. I was pretty comfortable and ready to race when I took over from Eddie. Unfortunately, we were a lap down, so we had to fight our way through, which we were having no problem doing, but we had side contact from another car on the restart. That damaged the front of the car, knocked the toe out and broke the cast on the left front wheel, which we didn't know. It was hanging on for a while, but when it finally let go, it really let go, so that was not fun. It's also not fun for the team to have to rebuild a car that's damaged, but we'll do everything we can to get back going again and will.”

Starks Aiming for Continued Consistency at Skagit Speedway This Saturday

Inside Line Promotions – PUYALLUP, Wash. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Trey Starks is closing in on another track championship at Skagit Speedway.

Starks will return to the dirt oval in Alger, Wash., this Saturday for the penultimate 360ci winged sprint car points night with a 77-point lead in the championship standings.

“There’s not a whole lot left,” he said. “It closes up pretty quickly when you get to this time of the year.

“We’ve been pretty solid all year. Our program has been rock solid there for the past couple of years and we really haven’t changed much. I think we have considerably more laps at Skagit in a 360 so that helps as well, but our 410 program is close.”

Starks has won four features and captured seven top fives and eight top 10s in nine 360 races at Skagit Speedway this season.

“We feel good with where we are at,” he said. “We’d love some more laps in the 410 before the High Limit event the following weekend, but it is what it is. If we can have similar speed to what we did last year I think we’ll be okay.

“This weekend for us is more laps before the High Limit event. Being in a 360 we can gather some notes on the track surface, which has been ever-changing this year. Being able to get a better read on that will be important as we haven’t been on the track in a couple of weeks.”

SEASON STATS –

22 races, 7 wins, 16 top fives, 19 top 10s, 21 top 15s, 22 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.StarksRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/Starks55Trey

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

Dover Looking to Rebound Following Frustrating Weekend

Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Jack Dover is eager to put last weekend behind him following a pair of rare DNFs.

The Tim Estenson Motorsports competitor qualified seventh quickest and quickly took the lead in a heat race before disaster ended his night early on Friday during a POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League show at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.

“It spit the driveshaft out in the heat race,” he said. “When it did that it twisted the motor pretty hard so we called it a night to be safe. Fortunately, when we checked it out at the shop everything was okay.”

The team ventured to Huset’s Speedway on Sunday and Dover opened the night by setting quick time during qualifying. He then finished fourth in a heat race to garner the 11th starting position in the 25-lap Cressman Sanitation Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars main event.

“I was really excited for last night because I knew how good our car has gotten since Brian Kemenah helped us at Knoxville,” he said. “Setting quick time shows that we’re better. As a driver I could tell how much better my car is so that makes me excited for the rest of the future.”

Dover climbed to seventh before a parts failure forced him to pull off with eight laps remaining. He was credited with an 18th-place result.

“We realistically were a fifth- or sixth-place car,” he said. “I was going to be happy. There wasn’t a lot of passing so when we can move forward it’s a good night, but unfortunately we had a DNF.”

Dover continues to lead the MSTS 410 Sprint Cars championship standings heading into another series race this Saturday at Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, Neb. The weekend concludes on Sunday with a return to Huset’s Speedway, where Dover now ranks fifth in the championship standings – only four points out of third place.

“I’m really excited for Off Road Speedway,” he said. “I’ve done well there in my career and Timmy (Estenson) gets to race so I’m pumped for that. I know the feeling when I was helping Timmy and I got to race so I’m excited to see him rip.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 15 – Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. – Qualifying: 7; Heat race: DNF (2); Feature: DNS (19).

Aug. 17 – Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D. – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 4 (4); Feature: 18 (11).

SEASON STATS –

35 races, 1 win, 12 top fives, 16 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 24 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Saturday at Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, Neb., with the Cressman Sanitation Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars and Sunday at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.JackDoverRacing.com

X: https://twitter.com/JackDoverRacing

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – True Trucking

True Trucking is a trucking company based in Gretna, Neb.

“True Trucking specializes in everything when it comes to hauling,” Dover said. “They can pretty much do it all. The True’s are family friends who have always been there to support me. I appreciate their partnership and look forward to reaching Victory Lane with them a lot.”

Dover would like to thank Certified Transmission, Carpet Land, Truline Logistics, Backlund Plumbing, Estenson Racing, Langfeldt Overhead Doors, True Trucking, Husker Diesel, Thorpe’s Body Shop, Phil Durst, Speedway Engines, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, K&N Filters, FK Rod Ends, DMI, Vortex Wings, Speedway Motors, Mecum Auctions, Industrial Plating and Arai Helmets for their continued support.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Score Two Top Fives in Minnesota

Inside Line Promotions – JACKSON, Minn. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel posted a pair of top-five results in Minnesota last weekend.

Gravel’s 42 top fives during 49 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series feature starts this season leads ‘The Greatest Show on Dirt.’ He currently holds a 168-point lead in the championship standings with approximately one third of the season remaining.

Last weekend began with Gravel setting quick time during qualifying on Friday at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie. He won a heat race and placed second in the dash to garner the outside front row starting position in the A Main.

A tough start cost Gravel a pair of positions and he fell as far as fifth before rallying for a third-place finish.

“We just were really tight early,” Gravel said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. “If the first start went, our race is probably a lot different. With that second start, I actually got a good start, but Bill (Balog) just slid up enough to get me in dirty air, and those guys passed me below me there and put me in a bad spot. In the last 10 to 12 laps, I think I was just as good as those guys, just a little too late. You can’t fall back to fifth and try to get back up there.”

The weekend wrapped up on Saturday at Jackson Motorplex, which hosted the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars presented by FENDT. Gravel timed in second quickest and won a heat race before placing fifth in both the dash and the main event.

Big Game Motorsports had a second entry for Friday’s event at Ogilvie Raceway, where Donny Schatz piloted the ShopHusets.com No. 15. He qualified 13th quickest and advanced a position to place fourth in a heat race. Unfortunately, Schatz was involved in an opening-lap crash in the main event that resulted in a DNF as well as a damaged car.

Schatz, who drove for Lunstra Motorsports on Saturday at Jackson Motorplex, will be in a Lunstra Motorsports sprint car for the next two weeks with the support of Big Game Motorsports as crew members Brad Alexander and Stephen Hamm-Reilly will continue to work on the car.

Next up is the Mississippi Thunder Showdown on Tuesday at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., hosts the Gerdau presents the 2nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour on Friday followed by the Ellingson presents the Duel in the Dakotas on Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D.

DAVID GRAVEL QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 15 – Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn. – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 2 (2); Feature: 3 (2).

Aug. 16 – Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. – Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 5 (5); Feature: 5 (5).

DONNY SCHATZ QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 15 – Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minn. – Qualifying: 13; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: 25 (10).

DAVID GRAVEL SEASON STATS –

54 races, 12 wins, 44 top fives, 50 top 10s, 50 top 15s, 50 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Tuesday at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., for the Mississippi Thunder Showdown; Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau presents the 2nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour; and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Ellingson presents the Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

BIG GAME MOTORSPORTS MEDIA LINKS –

X: https://x.com/BigGameMotorspt

DAVID GRAVEL MEDIA LINKS –

X: https://x.com/DavidGravel

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

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DavidGravel2

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidGravel

Website: http://www.shopDGR.com

DONNY SCHATZ MEDIA LINKS –

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz15

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DonnySchatz

Website: http:///www.DonnySchatzMotorsports.com

Kaleb Johnson Records Another Top-Five Finish at Huset’s Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Kaleb Johnson continued his consistency at Huset’s Speedway last Sunday after spending most of the week recuperating from an injured leg following a wild wreck the previous weekend.

“I felt pretty good,” the Team DGRD driver said. “It didn’t really bother me much and when you’re in the race car you have so much to think about so I didn’t think about my leg.”

Johnson qualified third quickest in his group and won a heat race to advance into the feature redraw. He then drew the No. 6 to start the Cressman Sanitation Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars main event on the outside of the third row.

“I think we qualified okay,” he said. “The earlier you went out the better you were. We got a good start to the heat race and clean air helped there. I felt pretty good in the heat race.

“Come feature-time I knew it’d be a little tougher starting sixth. I didn’t get the greatest start and washed up the track. That let a couple of guys get by me. As the race went on we were decent. I tried to use the middle and top a couple of times, but the bottom was the way to go. I didn’t need that last restart as I was passing (Mark) Dobmeier for third as the caution came out, but sometimes cautions work for you and sometimes they work against you.”

Johnson’s fifth-place result extends his streak of top fives at Huset’s Speedway to nine in a row during points races this season – the only driver to accomplish that feat. He owns a 24-point lead in the championship standings with two points races remaining at the high-banked oval.

Johnson plans to compete with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series this Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., during the Gerdau presents the 2nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., during the Ellingson presents the Duel in the Dakotas before returning to Huset’s Speedway on Sunday.

QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 17 – Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D. – Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 5 (6).

SEASON STATS –

41 races, 3 wins, 14 top fives, 21 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 27 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Gerdau presents the 2nd Leg of the World of Outlaws Northern Tour; and Saturday at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., for the Ellingson presents the Duel in the Dakotas with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series; and Sunday at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Blondie Motorsports

“I was fortunate enough that Dan and Carlene Afdahl reached out to join our team,” Johnson said. “They support plenty of sprint cars around the area and it is special that we were chosen to partner with.”

Johnson would like to thank Hefty Seed Company, Oddson Underground, Inc., Blondie Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Folkens Brothers Trucking, DKW Transport, Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Epoxy Co., State Bank of Fairmont, Specialized Caulking Sealants, AB Custom Construction, the Ron Weber Team, Mike Brudigan Home Loans, Heartland Properties, Clarks Custom Coatings, New Era Plumbing, ICE Contractors, Speedquip Motorsports, Norwalk Small Engine Repair, Janssen Fabrication, MPD, Ti22, Smith Ti, Hellraizer Jacks, DMI, 8740 Suspension, Maxim, HRP Wings, Hepfner Racing Products, Keizer Wheels, Hoosier Racing Tire, Howe Motorsports, FID Media and Stanton Racing Engines for their continued support.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

Estenson Excited to Make Sprint Car Season Debut Saturday at Off Road Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – SPRINGFIELD, Neb. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Tim Estenson will make his first sprint car start of the season this Saturday at Off Road Speedway during a Cressman Sanitation Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars event.

Estenson, who is spending this season on the crew of the Tim Estenson Motorsports No. 53 driven by Jack Dover, is the defending MSTS 410 Sprint Cars champion and was victorious during his lone visit to the dirt track in Norfolk, Neb., in 2023.

“I’m definitely excited to get back in after sitting back and learning a different role this year,” he said. “I want to see if I can feel more in the car now that I know more. It’s for fun, but with my competitiveness I want to do well.”

Estenson charged from seventh to win a 360ci winged sprint car race at Off Road Speedway in May 2023.

“The last time I raced there was in 2023 in a 360 and we ended up winning,” he said. “We’ve had success there so I think we should be pretty solid. It’s convenient for us to make this happen with two cars. It’s not too far from the shop so it’s not hard to get another car to the track.

“Jack is the main focus, to get him to have a good result and get closer to winning the MSTS championship. At the same time we want to make the most of it.”

UP NEXT –

Saturday at Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, Neb., with the Cressman Sanitation Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars

MEDIA LINKS –

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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tim.estenson

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Truline Logistics

Truline Corporation was founded in 1962 as a single truck operator carrying produce from the West Coast to the Midwest and hauling beef and other agricultural products back to the West Coast. In more than six decades since, Truline has expanded and added facilities across the country as it continues to focus on tailoring service to meet the needs of customers while promoting a family culture and great quality of life for the people they work with. For more information, visit http://www.TrulineCorp.com.

“Truline is a very respected company that has focused on exceeding expectations both with its services as well as the way people are treated,” Estenson said. “We’re thrilled to have the support of Truline and we look forward to a successful year together.”

Estenson would like to thank Estenson Racing, Truline Logistics, Yamalube, Arai Helmets, JDP Electric, JDP Automation and Backlund Plumbing for their continued support.

Hagar and Rains Returning to Action This Saturday Following Train Wreck

Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (Aug. 18, 2025) – It’s been a long last few days for Derek Hagar and car owner A.G. Rains, who are persevering after near tragedy.

The team’s trailer got stuck on a railroad crossing only a handful of minutes from a race track in Tennessee last Friday. After trying to reverse to no avail, everyone got out of the truck to figure out a solution while someone on the team called the emergency phone number for the railroad. Moments later, a train heading down the track collided with the trailer.

“A.G. has been over that track before and made it,” Hagar said. “We found out after everything that happened they have raised that train track six inches and it’s made it steeper. We were there two minutes tops. That was the most helpless feeling in my life.

“We lost some valuable stuff, but the most valuable thing we kept was our lives. It was one of those things you never think would happen. Seeing it in person, it was the most helpless feeling.”

Hagar, who said the team was at the site until after midnight, is working with Rains to ensure the team continues to compete, using his truck and trailer with Rains’ equipment for the remainder of the season. The team will return to action this Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints.

“He’s like, ‘Don’t quit on me,’” Hagar said of Rains. “‘I don’t have any give up in me. We can race tonight or can get it going to race tomorrow night.’ He was ready to race. The smart decision that we all decided was to step back, regroup for the weekend. We have everything organized in my trailer. We aren’t going to miss a beat.

“I’m looking at this Saturday as another race. I want to do good and put A.G. in Victory Lane. That’s my main focus. He took the most impact of this whole situation. My priority is making sure we go out there and keep plugging along and competing for wins.

“I also want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support. You really find out who your friends are when big things like this happen.”

SEASON STATS –

26 races, 4 wins, 9 top fives, 14 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 15 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing

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Service Partners and TOP LINER Partner to Bring Premium Spray-On Truck Bed Liners Nationwide, Celebrates with Burtin Racing’s New Livery Debut

Atlanta, GEORGIA – August 18, 2025 - TOP LINER, the innovative spray-on truck bed lining company led by Claudio Burtin, is excited to announce a nationwide partnership with Service Partners, the nation’s leading distributor of insulation and building supplies. This collaboration introduces TOP LINER’s high-performance spray-on truck bed liners to Service Partners’ extensive network of over 76 distribution centers, providing contractors and customers across North America with access to cutting-edge protective coatings. To celebrate the launch, the TOP LINER sponsored Burtin Racing team will debut a striking new livery for driver Adam Andretti’s TA Class car at the Trans Am Series event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, August 28–30, 2025.

Service Partners has built a stellar reputation in the construction industry, supplying top-quality insulation, fireproofing, seamless gutters, and related products to residential and commercial contractors. By integrating TOP LINER’s innovative spray-on truck bed liners into its portfolio, Service Partners enhances its offerings with a premium solution designed for unmatched durability and vehicle protection. TOP LINER’s advanced polyurethane and polyurea formulations deliver a seamless, non-slip surface that protects against scratches, dents, rust, and UV damage. Unlike traditional drop-in liners, TOP LINER’s coatings bond directly to truck beds, offering a custom fit that blends functionality with aesthetic appeal in various colors and textures.

“I’m excited to announce that Service Partners is teaming up with industry legend Claudio Burtin of Burtin Polymers and the TOP LINER team,” said John Trace, National Sales Manager at Service Partners. “With our network of 76 distribution locations and Rig Rx mobile tech services, we’ll deliver exceptional support to bedliner and protective coating applicators across North America.”

Claudio Burtin, Founder and CEO of TOP LINER and Team Principal of Burtin Racing, a renowned entrepreneur and racer who previously founded LINE-X, brought his expertise to TOP LINER’s superior formulations and is equally thrilled by the nascent cooperation with a nationwide network. “This partnership with Service Partners is a game-changer for TOP LINER,” said Burtin. “Their unmatched distribution network and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier protective solutions. We’re delighted to celebrate this milestone with a bold new livery for Adam Andretti’s Trans Am race car at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.”

Burtin Racing, under Claudio’s leadership, has excelled in the 2025 Trans Am Series TA Class, with Adam Andretti delivering exceptional performances. Driving the No. 17 TOP LINER Chevrolet Camaro, Andretti hails from an illustrious and decorated motorsports family. He currently holds second place in the championship, trailing leader Paul Menard by just 29 points. On five separate occasions in 2025 he has filled the runner-up spot with a further P3 podium finish at Road America. With four events remaining, including the upcoming Canadian Tire Motorsport Park race, the Championship is very much in Adam’s sights while a first win for the year is very much overdue.

The new livery debut at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park will showcase the TOP LINER brand, aligning with the partnership’s launch and reinforcing its presence in motorsport and protective coatings. With over 700 employees and distribution centers in states like Texas, California, and Florida, Service Partners is well-positioned to deliver TOP LINER products efficiently, supported by its Rig Rx mobile tech services for on-site applicator support. Contractors can now access these premium bed liners alongside Service Partners’ offerings, such as fiberglass insulation and spray foam, streamlining their supply chain with next-day delivery.

Service Partners and TOP LINER invite contractors and customers to explore TOP LINER spray-on truck bed liners at their local branch or online. For more information or to request a quote, visit www.service-partners.com or contact a nearby Service Partners location. This partnership, coupled with Burtin Racing’s high-profile livery debut, positions TOP LINER and Service Partners to redefine vehicle protection and performance standards in the construction and automotive industries.