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- Buddy Kofoid on Stellar Second Season, Areas to Improve
Gratitude flows from Michael “Buddy” Kofoid anytime he talks about the current position where his career has led him. Not long ago, he wasn’t having much fun behind the wheel. Passion for the sport he’d loved since childhood dripped away as a lack of joy diluted his journey in Sprint Car racing.
- Xtreme Outlaw World Championship Brings Two Big Nights at Millbridge, Crowns 2025 Champion
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota will close its fourth season of racing, where its history began in North Carolina.
- Coming Home to Race Creek County Speedway ‘Means a Lot’ to Blake Hahn
Creek County Speedway is a special place in the story of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS). The 1/4-mile oval in Sapulpa, OK, plays host to the season finale for both the national Series and the ...
- Louisiana Dirt Late Model Team Shutting Down
Veteran Dirt Late Model racer B.J. Robinson of Bossier City, La., announced today the conclusion of his run driving for DP Motorsports with team owner David Peterson shutting down his racing operation ...
- Starks Highlights Season With Two More Championships and Marquee Victories
The 2025 season was another banner year for Trey Starks, who reached the double-digit wins mark and garnered multiple championships for the second straight season.
- Ricky Thornton Jr. Impresses At USAC's Western World In Central Arizona
There was a big event in Ricky Thornton Jr.’s home state of Arizona and his schedule was clear. It goes without saying that he’d want to run it — even though it wasn’t for Dirt Late Models. That’s ...
- Let’s go more than racing, boys! … Diversified plans progressing at revived Mansfield Speedway
Matt and Jordan Tifft are working on a diversified schedule of 100-plus events in 2026 at their Mansfield Speedway.
- World of Outlaws Set Canada Return With Six Nations Showdown at Ohsweken in July
A trip across the northern border is on tap for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series again in 2026 with a doubleheader event a Ohsweken Speedway in July.
- OCTOBER 25TH NARC SPRINT CAR SHOW AT BAKERSFIELD SPEEDWAY AT KERN RACEWAY CANCELLED
(10/24/25) ... The Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) and Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway have cancelled the sprint car show scheduled for Saturday, October 25th, due to concerns about a low car count. However, the CARS Tour stock car event on the adjacent half-mile paved track will proceed as planned." Recent months have seen an intense schedule of sprint car racing events, which has strained the resources and equipment of several teams. As a result, many teams are unable to participate in this event. Historically, Kern Raceway has enjoyed strong participation, making this situation unusual. Jim Allen, General Manager of NARC, stated, "Race fans deserve to see more than a dozen cars, and unfortunately, we were unable to meet that expectation this time. We believe cancelling the event is in the best interest of everyone involved, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Kern Raceway remains a first-class racing facility, and we look forward to future events.'" Following this cancellation, only one race remains on the NARC schedule: the Tribute to Gary Patterson Championship Night, taking place on November 1st at Stockton Dirt Track.
- SEAVEY SWEEPS WESTERN WORLD, POCKETS $43,750 IN CASA GRANDE
As if one Western World Championships win wasn’t good enough, Logan Seavey went ahead and swept the entire weekend on Saturday night at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Raceway.
- Bryce Lucius takes 15 Grand at Atomic
Bryce Lucius pocketed $15,000 after winning the 30 lap feature at Atomic Speedway Saturday night. Following Lucius to the checkers was Cale Thomas, Zeth Sabo, Skylar Gee and Darin Naida.
- Western World Night #1 USAC National/CRA Sprint Car Recap | October 24, 2025
Four years following his initial taste of Western World success, Logan Seavey feasted on the field during Friday night’s USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship debut at Casa Grande’s Central ...
- Devin Moran Earns First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Title
BATAVIA, Ohio (October 24, 2025) - After consecutive runner-up finishes, including a heartbreaking last lap loss to Hudson O'Neal in 2023, Devin Moran is now the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Champion. Moran, 31, of Dresden, Ohio, joins a distinguished list of drivers who have etched their names in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series history book, becoming the tenth different tour champion. Moran will receive $250,000 at the series awards banquet, a new record for the series champion in dirt late model racing. Entering the finale at Eldora Speedway, Moran held a 15-point lead over defending champion Ricky Thornton Jr. - meaning he only needed to finish ahead of Thornton in the 100-lap season-ending race to secure the championship. Ultimately, Moran secured a fourth-place finish, earning his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Championship by an 85-point lead. Thornton finished the race several laps behind after contact on lap 61 forced him to the pits for repairs. "This is amazing. I feel like we've been so good and so consistent, this is honestly a sigh of relief," Moran said about his runner-up position in the championship standings over the past two years. "I feel like we had a great car throughout the entire playoffs, and that was definitely the key. Being the first in my family to win a Lucas Oil championship is extremely meaningful. I have such a loyal fan base, friends, family, and sponsors - we couldn't have done it without them," Moran added. "Thank you to Roger Sellars and his family for trusting me with this opportunity. Driving for Double Down Motorsports has been a dream, and I look forward to what we can achieve together in the years ahead. The hard work and dedication of my team every day means everything. They never stop pushing for our goals, and I can't thank them enough." Moran finished his championship season with nine wins, 23 podium finishes, and 38 top-five finishes. The Double Down Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Lazydays RV, C&W Trucking, Hazen Services, BOMAG, Anthony's Pizza, Red Oak Pub, Refuel Wellness, Pee Wee's Wrecker Service, Car Source Auto, McHugh Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, Eibach Springs, VP Fuels, Smoky Mountain Speedway, and Haulin' Haskell's. 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 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 Standings: Pos - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Points - YTD Earnings 1 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden OH - 9175 - $353,649 2 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler AZ - 9090 - $565,600 3 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville GA - 9010 - $477,100 4 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville IN - 8725 - $366,300 5 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin IL - 8265 - $278,825 6 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces NM - 8020 - $208,050 7 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans GA - 7645 - $172,700 8 - 18D - Daulton Wilson - Fayetteville NC - 6975 - $140,425 9 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton NC - 6890 - $128,950 10 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville GA - 6685 - $107,700 11 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham IA - 6355 - $93,575 12 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore MN - 6165 - $97,800 13 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter FL - 5965 - $89,250 14 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover PA - 5210 - $59,225 *Earnings do not include points fund or other awards paid at the Championship Awards Banquet. Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champions: 2025 - Devin Moran 2024 - Ricky Thornton Jr. 2023 - Hudson O'Neal 2022 - Tim McCreadie 2021 - Tim McCreadie 2020 - Jimmy Owens 2019 - Jonathan Davenport 2018 - Jonathan Davenport 2017 - Josh Richards 2016 - Scott Bloomquist 2015 - Jonathan Davenport 2014 - Don O'Neal 2013 - Jimmy Owens 2012 - Jimmy Owens 2011 - Jimmy Owens 2010 - Scott Bloomquist 2009 - Scott Bloomquist 2008 - Earl Pearson Jr. 2007 - Earl Pearson Jr. 2006 - Earl Pearson Jr. 2005 - Earl Pearson Jr. 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. Official Marketing Partners Associate Marketing Partners Advanced Powder Coating, All Makes Collision Center, Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Coltman Farms Racing, Dave Warren Powersports, Deatherage Opticians, DMI Rearends, Fast Shafts, Fire Suppression Engineering, FOX Shocks, Fresh Roof Shingle Rejuvenation, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Hellraizer Jacks, Hoker Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Longhorn Chassis, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, MSD, Outerwears, PEM - Performance Engineering Mfg, Penske Racing Shocks, ProFabrication Headers, Pro Power Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Swift Springs, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Vic Hill Race Engines, Victory Fuel, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers
- Sexton Gatlin Racing Hits the Road in Arizona and California This Week
Lakeside, CA — October 23, 2025 — It's a busy weekend ahead for the Lakeside, California-based Sexton Gatlin Racing team as they split up for action in two states. On Friday and Saturday, October 24th and 25th, veteran driver Brent Sexton and his 21-year-old son Grant will take on some of the nation's best in the prestigious Western World Championship at Central Arizona Speedway. At the same time, rising star Braydin Collie will represent the team Saturday night with the California Lightning Sprint Car Series at Ventura Raceway. Now eight months into a long and competitive 2025 campaign, Sexton Gatlin Racing's drivers have combined for 57 starts across 20 different racetracks in five states. The closest to home came at San Diego County's Barona Speedway, just minutes from their Lakeside shop. The farthest? Minnesota's Buffalo River Speedway, a whopping 2,000 miles from home base. For Brent, his best finish of the season came on September 20th when he grabbed a podium — third place — in the Ultimate Sprint Car Series main event at Ventura Raceway. Grant's standout run of the year, a fifth, came at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minnesota, during the Minkota Lightning Nationals. Collie, the El Cajon teenager in his first full season, has also made his mark, earning a pair of third-place finishes — one at Bakersfield Speedway on June 7th and another at Minnesota's Buffalo River Speedway two months later. A three-time lightning sprint car series champion, Brent and his son Grant — the 2023 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year — opted for a "freelance" schedule in 2025, choosing to race where and when they want rather than chase points. This weekend marks their first-ever appearance at Central Arizona Speedway in Casa Grande, 50 miles south of Phoenix — and they couldn't have picked a tougher debut. The Western World attracts the top talent from both the USAC National and CRA Sprint Car Series, promising fierce competition from green to checkered. Meanwhile, Collie has turned heads in his rookie campaign with the California Lightning Sprint Car Series. Entering the weekend, he sits fifth in points, just 30 markers out of fourth, and second in the Rookie of the Year chase. With only two races left — Ventura this Saturday and the Bakersfield finale on November 25th — he's looking to finish his first full season on a high note. Fans wanting to catch Brent and Grant in Arizona can head to Central Arizona Speedway, where gates open at 3:00 p.m. and racing fires off at 6:00 p.m. both nights. Reserved seats are $50, and general admission is $40. Advance tickets are available at myracepass.com/events/549978. The track is located at 512 S. 11 Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande. For more information, visit the Central Arizona Raceway website or call (520) 754-0407. For those heading to Ventura Raceway to watch Collie, spectator gates open at 3:00 p.m., with racing beginning at 5:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $22, seniors (60+), military (with ID), and students (with ID) are $18, and kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Ventura Raceway is located at 10 W. Harbor Blvd., on the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Visit www.venturaraceway.com or call (805) 648-RACE for details. For fans unable to attend, both events will be streamed live on FloRacing. For more updates, follow Sexton Gatlin Racing on social media and stay tuned for results throughout the 2025 season. Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2024 season possible. East County Electric Works, Keys Brothers, Geoff Dale, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Valley Lubricant Services, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, and Troy Dirt. If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2025, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com. Brent Sexton 2025 Results 3/8/25 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 13th A Main 3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS 3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main 3/28/25 Ocean Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 5th A Main 3/29/25 Merced Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 12th A Main 4/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 12th A Main 5/17/25 Santa Maria Speedway Ultimate Sprint Cars 21st A Main 6/3/25 Circle City Speedway (Indianapolis) 410 Sprint Cars 14th A Main 6/4/25 Paragon Speedway (Indiana) 410 Sprint Cars 11th B Main 6/5/25 Lincoln Park Speedway (Indiana) 410 Sprint Cars Rained Out 6/6/25 Bloomington Speedway (Indiana) 410 Sprint Cars Rained Out 6/7/25 Tri State Speedway (Indiana) 410 Sprint Cars Rained Out 6/8/25 Kokomo Speedway (Indiana) 410 Sprint Cars 8th B Main 8/1/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 21st A Main 8/2/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints DNS 8/10/25 Buffalo River Speedway Minkota Lightning Nationals 7th A Main 8/10/25 Buffalo River Speedway Minkota Lightning Nationals 13th A Main 8/22/25 Plaza Park Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS 9/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 19th A Main 9/13/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 21st A Main 9/20/25 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Cars 3rd A Main 10/4/25 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main Braydin Collie 2025 SGR Results 3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 11th A Main 3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 11th A Main 4/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 11th A Main 5/17/25 Merced Speedway CLS vs BCRA Civil War 9th A Main 6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main 6/21/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main 7/5/25 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main 7/26/25 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main 8/1/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 5th A Main 8/2/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 10th A Main 8/7/25 Norman County Raceway Minkota Lightning Nationals 10th A Main 8/10/25 Buffalo River Speedway Minkota Lightning Nationals 12th A Main 8/10/25 Buffalo River Speedway Minkota Lightning Nationals 3rd A Main 8/22/25 Plaza Park Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main 8/23/25 Lemoore Jet Bowl Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th a Main 8/30/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main 9/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 8th A Main 9/13/25 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main 10/4/25 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main Grant Sexton 2025 Results 2/22/25 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main 3/8/25 Ventura Raceway USCS Sprint Cars 8th A Main 3/14/25 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main 4/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 17th A Main 5/17/15 Santa Maria Speedway USCS Sprint Cars DNS 8/1/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 13th A Main 8/2/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 10th A Main 8/7/25 Norman County Raceway Minkota Lightning Nationals 5th A Main 8/10/25 Buffalo River Speedway Minkota Lightning Nationals 21st A Main 8/10/25 Buffalo River Speedway Minkota Lightning Nationals 18th A Main 9/12/25 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main 9/20/25 Ventura Raceway Ultimate Sprint Cars 17th A Main 10/4/25 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main Dalton Sexton 2025 Results 8/1/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 14th A Main 8/2/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 20th A Main AJ Bender 2025 SGR Results 3/15/25 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 23rd A Main This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. 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- Pierce takes Dirt Track World Championship; Moran wins Lucas Oil title
Bobby Pierce became the fourth driver in the 45-year history of Carl Short’s Dirt Track World Championship Presented by Automotive Racing Products to win the Crown Jewel race in back-to-back years ...
- Swanson Tops Thursday’s Western World Tune-Up
Jake Swanson continued his roll into Thursday’s Western World Championships practice night at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Raceway. The 2022 Western World winner from Anaheim, California posted the ...
- Gauge Garcia Makes Ohio Debut Saturday at Atomic in Burmeister Entry
The pipeline of young drivers traveling to Ohio in search of furthering their sprint car careers continues this weekend with Gauge Garcia making the journey to the Buckeye State to drive the Burmeister Racing entry Saturday at Atomic Speedway.
- Tanner Holmes Battles to Exciting Trophy Cup Feature Event Win
Tanner Holmes and the Tarlton Motorsports didn’t quit despite having a tough first two nights of the Trophy Cup. Not sitting where they wanted in points, they focused on racing into the show on Saturday night, and after transferring through the ‘B’, Holmes went toe to toe with Levi Hillier and Spencer Bayston to claim the Saturday night feature event victory.
- USAC SPRINTS CAP SEASON AT CENTRAL ARIZONA OCT 24-25
It’s Western World! That’s all that needs to be said to introduce one of the most famed sprint car races in the United States, an Arizona racing tradition since 1968, and one that has been revitalized as the event celebrates its 58th edition this weekend, Friday-Saturday, October 24-25, 2025.
- Engines Roar: Doubleheader Dirt Racing Returns to Charlotte!
All dirt roads lead to Charlotte this fall as The Dirt Track at Charlotte gears up for adrenaline-charged back-to-back weekends of wheel-to-wheel action. The eighth annual World Short Track ...
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