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- Sheppard Sweeps Opening Night of Mountain Moonshine Classic at Smoky Mountain
MARYVILLE, TN (June 19, 2026) - Brandon Sheppard completed a clean sweep Friday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway, leading all 40 laps of the opening night of the Mountain Moonshine Classic to earn his fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the season. The New Berlin, Illinois driver earned $10,000 for the victory after setting overall fast time, winning his heat race, and capping off a perfect evening in Wieland Victory Lane. The win marked the 40th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph of Sheppard's career. Sheppard crossed the finish line 1.342 seconds ahead of Dale McDowell, who finished second. Garrett Alberson rounded out the Big River Steel podium in third. Chris Madden and Sam Seawright completed the top five. With championship points leader Hudson O'Neal finishing eighth, Sheppard trimmed his deficit from 150 points to 80 heading into Saturday night's $30,000-to-win Mountain Moonshine Classic finale. "It's hard to win here. It's nothing like any place I grew up racing," Sheppard said in Lucas Oil Victory Lane. "I think we won a Southern All Stars race here a long time ago, but we haven't been able to get it done since. Anytime you can run up front with Dale (McDowell) and those guys at a place like this, you know you've accomplished something." "This is our Eldora car, and I knew it was really good. I was happy with it from hot laps on. The guys did a phenomenal job getting it back together, and it was definitely a fast piece." Sheppard admitted navigating lapped traffic was one of the biggest challenges of the race. "Honestly, while I was leading, I was already thinking about what I was going to do when I got to traffic," he said. "I know better than to try passing those guys on the outside here, but they were racing three-wide in front of me. When Dale showed me a nose, I knew I had to figure out a way to get back by him and get to the bottom. I just bided my time and made it work." McDowell challenged Sheppard on multiple occasions but was never able to complete a pass for the lead. "I think I had a chance, but I hit the wall once and damaged a spoiler support, and that hurt us," McDowell said. "I was trying to widen my entry and thought I had an opening going into turn one. It was a good night for us. Once the race stayed green, I thought lapped traffic might give us an opportunity, but Brandon had really good speed in clean air. We'll work on it and see what we can do tomorrow night." Alberson continued his strong season with a third-place finish and an important gain in the championship standings. "I needed the start to go a little better," Alberson said. "If I could have gotten to Sheppard's door at the start-finish line, maybe it would have been a different race. He did exactly what he was supposed to do. We just need a little bit more. This car is really close, and honestly, this feels like a win for us. This place has been tricky for us in the past, so it's a big confidence boost." Sheppard's winning Mark Richards Racing Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and backed by Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Ace Metal Works, Performance Grading, Petroff Towing, Franklin Enterprises, Sunoco Race Fuels, Gunter's Honey, Stiles Marine and Maintenance, and Collins Brothers Towing. Completing the top ten were Devin Moran, Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Chris Ferguson, and Josh Rice. The evening concluded with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series crew chiefs taking center stage in a Crown Vic Challenge. Jason Durham, crew chief for Hudson O'Neal, claimed the victory in the 15-lap event. Danny White, crew chief for Brandon Sheppard, finished second, while Anthony Burroughs, crew chief for Ricky Thornton Jr., rounded out the podium in third. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Mountain Moonshine Classic | Night 1 Friday, June 19, 2026 Smoky Mountain Speedway | Maryville, TN Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Brandon Sheppard | 16.019 seconds (Overall) Fast Time Group B:Garrett Alberson | 16.036 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 2. 16S-Sam Seawright[2]; 3. 93-Carson Ferguson[3]; 4. 3S-Brian Shirley[5]; 5. 22F-Chris Ferguson[8]; 6. 111-Max Blair[4]; 7. 15-Noah Phillips[7]; 8. 20-Jimmy Owens[6]; 9. 18P-Gray Parton[9] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 17M-Dale McDowell[1]; 2. 40B-Kyle Bronson[3]; 3. 0-Jake O'Neil[2]; 4. T1-Todd Morrow[5]; 5. 157-Mike Marlar[4]; 6. 17SS-Brenden Smith[8]; 7. 76-Brandon Overton[6]; 8. 16W-Ben Watkins[7]; 9. 8-Dillon McCowan[9] Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[2]; 3. 71-Hudson O'Neal[4]; 4. 60-Dan Ebert[3]; 5. 17AU-Dylan Barrols[6]; 6. 91-Heath Hindman[5]; 7. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[8]; 8. 11B-Stacy Boles[7]; 9. 93L-Cory Lawler[9]; 10. (DNS) 48-Hunter Kohn Simpson Race Products Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 44M-Chris Madden[2]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[1]; 3. 11-Josh Rice[3]; 4. 6-Clay Harris[5]; 5. 7M-Donald McIntosh[4]; 6. 93J-Donovan Jackson[6]; 7. 101-Casey Roberts[8]; 8. 79-Joshua Sneed[9]; 9. (DNS) 7S-Justin Smith Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 22F-Chris Ferguson[1]; 2. 157-Mike Marlar[2]; 3. 111-Max Blair[3]; 4. 76-Brandon Overton[6]; 5. 17SS-Brenden Smith[4]; 6. 15-Noah Phillips[5]; 7. 20-Jimmy Owens[7]; 8. 16W-Ben Watkins[8]; 9. 8-Dillon McCowan[10]; 10. 18P-Gray Parton[9] UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 91-Heath Hindman[3]; 2. 93J-Donovan Jackson[4]; 3. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[5]; 4. 17AU-Dylan Barrols[1]; 5. 101-Casey Roberts[6]; 6. 11B-Stacy Boles[7]; 7. 93L-Cory Lawler[9]; 8. 7S-Justin Smith[10]; 9. 79-Joshua Sneed[8]; 10. (DNS) 7M-Donald McIntosh; 11. (DNS) 48-Hunter Kohn Mountain Moonshine Classic | Night 1 | Feature Finish (40 Laps): Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Earnings 1 - 1 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - $10,000 2 - 3 - 17M - Dale McDowell - Chickamauga, GA - $5,500 3 - 2 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - $3,500 4 - 4 - 44M - Chris Madden - Gray Court, SC - $2,700 5 - 5 - 16S - Sam Seawright - Fort Payne, AL - $2,500 6 - 8 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - $2,300 7 - 6 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - $2,200 8 - 10 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - $2,200 9 - 17 - 22F - Chris Ferguson - Mt. Holly, NC - $2,050 10 - 12 - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - $2,100 11 - 7 - 40B - Kyle Bronson - Brandon, FL - $1,600 12 - 14 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - $1,400 13 - 16 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - $1,200 14 - 9 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - $1,000 15 - 13 - 3S - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - $950 16 - 21 - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA - $925 17 - 11 - 0 - Jake O'Neil - Tucson, AZ - $900 18 - 19 - 157 - Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN - $875 19 - 15 - T1 - Todd Morrow - Penton, AL - $850 20 - 23 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - $825 21 - 24 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - Urbana, MO - $800 22 - 22 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - $800 23 - 20 - 93J - Donovan Jackson - Hope Mills, NC - $800 24 - 25 - 17SS - Brenden Smith - Dade City, FL - $100 25 - 18 - 91 - Heath Hindman - Signal Mountain, TN - $800 Race Statistics Entrants: 37 Bilstein Shocks Pole Sitter: Brandon Sheppard MD3 Lap Leaders: Brandon Sheppard (Laps 1-40) Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Brandon Sheppard Wieland Feature Winner: Brandon Sheppard Margin of Victory: 1.342 seconds Hellraizer Jacks Cautions: n/a MyRacePass Series Provisional: Brandon Overton; Dillon McCowan Fast Time Provisional: n/a Emergency Provisionals: Brenden Smith Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Dale McDowell, Garrett Alberson Penske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Sheppard, Dale McDowell, Garrett Alberson, Chris Madden, Sam Seawright Behrent's One-Lap-to-Go Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Dale McDowell, Garrett Alberson PEM 4th Place Feature: Chris Madden Diversified Machine 5th Place Feature: Sam Seawright Wilwood Brakes 7th Place Feature: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Kyle Bronson Velocity Manufacturing 13th Place Feature: Clay Harris XS Power Batteries 15th Place Feature: Brian Shirley Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Chris Ferguson (Advanced 9 positions) MD3 Most Laps Led: Brandon Sheppard (40 Laps) Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon Sheppard Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Hudson O'Neal O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Josh Rice Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Sheppard | Lap 1 | 15.669 seconds FK Rod Ends Hard Luck Award: Dillon McCowan Victory Fuel Power Move of the Race: Devin Moran Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Danny White ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Dale McDowell | 16.1408 seconds Time of Race: 11 minutes 08 seconds Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP: Pos - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Points - Earnings 1 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - 3750 - $166,900 2 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - 3670 - $150,900 3 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - 3510 - $167,024 4 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - 3395 - $77,000 5 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - 3365 - $103,275 6 - 111 - Max Blair - Centerville, PA - 3290 - $68,975 7 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - 3200 - $67,675 8 - 3s - Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL - 3115 - $55,600 9 - 11 - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - 3090 - $58,875 10 - 40B - Kyle Bronson - Brandon, FL - 3015 - $47,575 11 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - 2955 - $59,850 12 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - 2890 - $46,400 13 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - 2805 - $44,500 14 - 8 - Dillon McCowan - Urbana, MO - 2615 - $33,200 15 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - 2495 - $32,075 16 - 17SS - Brenden Smith - Dade City, FL - 2370 - $27,625 17 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - 2215 - $18,825 Official Marketing Partners Associate Marketing Partners Advanced Powder Coating, All Makes Collision Center, Arizona Sport Shirts, Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Black Diamond Chassis, Bilstein Shocks, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Warren Powersports, Denago Powersports, Diversified Machine Inc, Fast Shafts, Fire Suppression Engineering, FOX Shocks, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Hellraizer Jacks, Hoker Trucking, Jackson County Tourism, Keyser Manufacturing, Longacre Scales, Longhorn Chassis, The Massengill Company, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, MSD, Ohlins Shocks, Outerwears, PEM - Performance Engineering Mfg, Penske Racing Shocks, ProFabrication Headers, Pro Power Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, Shocker Hitch, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Steering Buddy, Strange Oval, Swift Springs, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Velocity Manufacturing, Victory Fuel, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, XS Power Batteries, and 5150 Race Trailers.
- Rahmer Breaks Through In Williams Grove Sprints, Moles Takes Eastern Storm Point Lead With USAC Win
Mechanicsburg - Freddie Rahmer of Harleysville broke through for his first Williams Grove Speedway sprint car win of the season on Friday night, scoring the 20th checkered flag of his career at the oval after taking over as the third and final leader of the event. And in the Eastern Storm main event for the USAC Sprints, Californian Mitchel Moles took the win and put himself into the point leader of the Eastern Storm standings with just two races to go in the 2026 series. Nash Ely was leading the 25-lap 410 sprint main ahead of Troy Wagaman Jr. when the red flag appeared on the third circuit for a series of frontstretch flips by Cole Knopp. Knopp climbed from his racer under his own power. The restart saw Wagaman muscle by Ely for control and third starter Rahmer followed suit a lap later. And then the red flag again draped over the speedway, this time for Ely, who had bitten the fourth turn curb and flipped over. Again the driver climbed from his racer under his own power. After refueling the balance of the feature would go non-stop with Wagaman pulling out to a 1.3 second lead over Rahmer and Chase Dietz by the halfway point. Rahmer nearly repeated the feat performed by Ely a few laps earlier after action had resumed as he too bit the fourth corner curb and nearly turned over only to save the car and regoup. Shortly thereafter traffic came into play for Wagaman and by lap 16, with the track blocked in front of him, the cars of Rahmer, Dietz and also Lance Dewease were breathing down his neck. Those four drivers all raced under a blanket for the next four laps within striking distance of one another before Rahmer finally got far enough alongside Wagaman to be scored the leader with two laps to go. Relegated to second, Wagaman regrouped for the final mile and in the final set of turns he went for one big outside swoop to steal the lead back. It was anybody's raced as the pair blasted off of the fourth turn and Rahmer prevailed, holding Wagaman off by .136 seconds at the line as the pair bounced off of one another just before passing under the checkers. Dietz was third followed by Dewease and Buddy Scheweibinz. Sixth through 10th went to TJ Stutts, Samuel Miller, JJ Loss, Doug Hammaker and Brent Shearer. Heats were won by Samuel Miller, Ely and Rahmer. Justin Grant was leading the 30-lap USAC main over Briggs Danner when the only caution flag of the race appeared with two laps completed. Mitchel Moles pounced on the restart and went to work on Danner for second before taking the spot with four away. Grant hit the rear of the field on lap 12, carrying a .322 second advantage. However as the leader negotiated hectic traffic Moles erased the margin and the pair was swerving and darting between cars when Moles was able to first take a look inside for the lead with 13 laps to go. Grant was maintaining slim control with 10 laps to go and doing his best to fend off Moles, Danner and Brady Bacon before the pressure became to much with just under nine laps left. All four drivers were slicing through the backmarkers in the second turn when a Moles lane change netted him control as both he and Grant split a lapped car. Moles then powered away at the front of the field to score the $6,000 victory by 4.962 seconds. Grant settled for second followed by Bacon, Kyle Cummins and Danner. Sixth through 10th went to Robert Ballou, CJ Leary, Ricky Lewis, Charles Davis Jr., and Chase Stockon. Heats were taken by Lewis, Ed Aikin and Davis Jr. Jake Swanson of Anaheim, California, set fast time with a lap of 20.061 seconds. Feature Finishes 6/19/26 410 sprint cars, 25 laps: 1. Freddie Rahmer, 2. Troy Wagaman Jr., 3. Chase Dietz, 4. Lance Dewease, 5. Buddy Schweibinz, 6. TJ Stutts, 7. Samuel Miller, 8. JJ Loss, 9. Doug Hammaker, 10. Brent Shearer, 11. Austin Bishop, 12. James Roselli, 13. Justin Whittall, 14. Dallas Schott, 15. Dave Grube, 16. Aaron Bollinger, 17. Tim Glatfelter, 18. Ryan Smith, 19. Dylan Norris, 20. Joey Amantea, 21. Nash Ely, 22. Cole Knopp USAC Sprints, 30 laps: 1. Mitchel Moles, 2. Justin Grant, 3. Brady Bacon, 4. Kyle Cummins, 5. Briggs Danner, 6. Robert Ballou, 7. CJ Leary, 8. Ricky Lewis, 9. Charles Davis Jr., 10. Chase Stockon, 11. Christian Bruno, 12. Cale Coons, 13. Logan Seavey, 14. Jake Swanson, 15. Steve Drevicki, 16. Ed Aikin, 17. Hayden Reinbold, 18. Kevin Thomas Jr., 19. Ronald Helmick, 20. Bret Rose, 21. Joey Crilly, 22. Olivia Thayer, 23. Dirk Rimrott
- Cap Henry becomes 5th Ohio Speedweek winner in five events
FREMONT, OH - Cap Henry made it five different winners in five events of the 44th Annual Overwatch Precision Ohio Sprint Speedweek Presented by Kistler Engines/Kistler Racing Products, taking the $10,000 Napa Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Valvoline Oil victory Friday, June 19 at Fremont Speedway Presented by the FriendShip Kitchen. The two time and defending Fremont Speedway track champion took the lead from Cale Thomas on lap 21 and held off a big challenge from Kalib Henry following a caution with just three laps to go to score his 28th career win at "The Track That Action Built." It is Henry's 14th career All Star victory and his fifth overall win of 2026 (3 wins at Attica and 1 at Mansfield) coming on Darmofal Racing/Murphy Tractor/Autokiniton Night. "I'm glad we finally broke our streak of finishing fifth every night. My guys have worked their butts off this week and I'm glad I could finally reward them. Last year we screwed up on the speedweek finale and it cost us the championship. Hopefully we don't do that tomorrow but Danny (Dietrich) is pretty good at Wayne County so we will have to step up our game," said Henry in the Big B Coffee/Gates Corporation Victory Lane. "I knew I had to go where no one else was running and it was the top side of one and two. It was tricky but Zack and the guys had the car really good," said Henry beside his Jeff Ward Demolition, Premier Planning Services, Elliott's Custom Trailers and Carts, The Tony Elliott Foundation, Primal Tee Shop, Innovative Excavating, FK Rod Ends, Mobil 1, King Racing Products, Simpson, Keizer Wheels, Blue Stripe Equipment Rentals, Elite Wings, SCS Gearbox, Ti64, Berryman Racing Shocks, Power Cool Manufacturing, Dyer's Top Rods, Kistler Racing Products, Griff's Engines, Callie's, Factory 41, Ballistic Designs backed #33W. Thomas grabbed the early lead of the 35-lap feature with Tim Shaffer, Kalib Henry, Darin Naida and Ryan Newton in tow. Cap Henry, who started seventh, moved into the top five by lap five as Thomas pulled away from a terrific battle for second between Shaffer and Kalib Henry. Cap Henry moved into third by lap 10 as the leaders hit lapped traffic. Cap took second from Kalib Henry on lap 13 and three laps later had closed the game to leader Thomas. Following a caution on lap 19, Cap Henry immediately put pressure to the outside of Thomas and took the lead on lap 21. With five laps to go Cap's lead was over two seconds as Thomas and Kalib Henry battled for second. A caution with just three laps to go allowed Kalib Henry to shoot to the outside of Thomas on the restart and grab second and immediately closed on Cap Henry. Kalib took a couple of peaks to Cap's outside but good not get the pass as Cap took the checkers over Kalib Henry, Thomas, Naida and Bryce Lucius. In the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints Tyler Shullick looked headed to his second career Fremont Speedway win, but Bryan Sebetto had other plans. Sebetto was the only car in the top five to go to the top of the track and following a caution on lap 18, raced side by side with Shullick until taking the lead with just five laps to go. Sebetto earned his third win of the year at Fremont and his 31st career victory at the track over Shullick, Jimmy McGrath, Dustin Dinan and Jamie Miller. "Nobody was really running the top…Dustin was early in the race but he wasn't running it as hard. That was kind of my game plan going in was to run the top in one and two and go where ever I had to go in three and four. I can't say enough about Bobby Clark and Tony Myers and Josh Wagner and my wife Rian and Kurt Level," said Clark beside his Coastal Cabinet and Flooring, Fremont Fence, Shelluke's Bar, Level Performance, Level Utilities, Nagy Equipment, Dockside Barbershop, Riehl Custom Fabrication, Cutting Edge, Schade, BSE, Overwatch Precision, BRS, Race Ready, Recker Team Howard Hanna Real Estate backed #8. Fremont Speedway Presented by FriendShip Kitchen will be back in action Saturday, June 27 with the Ohio Valley Late Model Dirt Series, the $5,000 to win 305 sprints and dirt trucks in action. Keep up to date with Fremont Speedway by going to www.fremontohspeedway.com or on Facebook at www.facebook/FremontSpeedway or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FremontSpeedway or follow on My Race Pass at www.myracepass.com. About Fremont Speedway Known as "The Track That Action Built," Fremont Speedway has been a staple of the Sandusky County Fairgrounds for decades. Offering thrilling dirt track racing featuring 410 sprints, 305 sprints, and dirt trucks, it remains one of the premier motorsports destinations in the Midwest. About FriendShip Kitchen FriendShip Kitchen is an Ohio-based, employee-owned convenience and food service retailer. With locations across the coast of Lake Erie and central Ohio, they are famous for their FriendShip Chicken, "Ohio's Tastiest Chicken" and friendly hosts. Living by the motto "All yours, Ohio!", FriendShip is dedicated to serving the local communities that support them. About Autokiniton - https://www.autokiniton.com Autokiniton, located on St. Rt. 269 south, Bellevue, boasts an advanced facility with over 200 skilled employees. For 30 years, they've meticulously crafted truck frames for major automakers like Ford. Autokiniton provides value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for the leading North American supplier of Ford F-150 truck frames! They offer a rewarding compensation and benefits package along with an opportunity to grow within a stable environment that's building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road. About Murphy Tractor and Equipment - www.murphytractor.com Need dependable construction and heavy-duty equipment in Ohio? Murphy Tractor & Equipment has you covered. With 10 Ohio locations, Murphy Tractor proudly offers a wide selection of John Deere construction and forestry machinery. From powerful excavators and wheel loaders to compact construction equipment for every jobsite need. Are you buying or renting? Murphy Tractor has a trusted sales team ready to help. Whether you need expert service, parts and support or the latest precision technology solutions, Murphy Tractor has a knowledgeable support team to keep you leaping forward. For quality equipment, trusted service, and the support you deserve, choose Murphy Tractor & Equipment to keep you running. For more information, visit www.allstarsprintcar.com or follow the NAPA Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Valvoline on Facebook, X and TikTok. About the All Star Circuit of Champions Established in 1970, the All Star Circuit of Champions quickly became a defining force in regional winged sprint car racing. Known for spotlighting both legendary names and emerging talent, the series built its reputation through marquee events like Ohio Sprint Speedweek. More than five decades later, it continues to blend tradition with innovation, keeping grassroots racing alive across the five-state Midwest region. For more information, visit www.allstarsprintcar.com. About Overwatch Precision Overwatch Precision is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance firearm components, specializing in flat-faced Glock triggers, weapon accessories, and precision-engineered gun parts for discerning users. With a commitment to thoughtful, purposeful design, Overwatch Precision pushes the limits of innovation, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of functionality and reliability. For more information, visit overwatchprecision.com. About Kistler Engines & Racing Products After 15 years of building engines, Kistler Racing Products opened in 2008. Kistler Racing Products provides a wide array of high-quality, dependable, and race-winning capable parts, most in stock. Kistler Engines & Racing Products is the only comprehensive shop for dirt sprints in the country, offering everything from A to Z - Axels to Zeus buttons and Arai Helmets to Zemco - if you need it, Kistler's has it. For more information, visit www.kistlerracing.com. About Napa Auto Parts NAPA Auto Parts is a leading automotive parts retailer, supplying high-quality replacement parts, accessories, and service items across North America. Established in 1925, NAPA has built a reputation for reliability and expertise, serving both professional mechanics and everyday drivers. With a network of over 6,000 stores, NAPA ensures that customers have access to the right parts, right when they need them. For more information, visit www.napaonline.com. About Valvoline Valvoline is a global leader in automotive and industrial solutions, specializing in high-performance lubricants, motor oils, and vehicle maintenance services. Established in 1866, Valvoline pioneered the world's first branded motor oil and continues to drive innovation in engine protection and performance. With a presence in over 140 countries, Valvoline is committed to powering the future of mobility, supporting electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles with cutting-edge solutions. For more information, visit www.valvoline.com. Fremont Speedway Friday, June 19, 2026 410 Sprints - All Star Circuit of Champions NAPA Auto Parts A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 33W-Cap Henry[7]; 2. 101-Kalib Henry[4]; 3. 49X-Cale Thomas[1]; 4. 11N-Darin Naida[5]; 5. 27H-Bryce Lucius[6]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 7. 66-Ryan Newton[3]; 8. 09-Craig Mintz[8]; 9. 15K-Creed Kemenah[10]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich[21]; 11. 28N-Trey Jacobs[16]; 12. 1-Nate Dussel[17]; 13. 14-Zane DeVault[9]; 14. 5AU-Brock Hallett[13]; 15. 15C-Chris Andrews[18]; 16. 44-Aiden Price[14]; 17. 29-Logan McCandless[15]; 18. 71-Scott Bogucki[12]; 19. 20B-Cody Bova[24]; 20. 97-Zach Hampton[25]; 21. 19-TJ Michael[22]; 22. AU55-Parker Scott[23]; 23. 47-Todd King[26]; 24. 16-Gauge Garcia[19]; 25. 25R-Jordan Ryan[11]; 26. 3-DJ Foos[20] Tub OTowels B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[1]; 2. 19-TJ Michael[2]; 3. AU55-Parker Scott[6]; 4. 20B-Cody Bova[12]; 5. 7M-Brandon Moore[9]; 6. 5E-Bobby Elliott[16]; 7. 5P-Gavan Boschele[10]; 8. 47-Todd King[20]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker[4]; 10. 98-Ricky Peterson[7]; 11. 3V-Chris Verda[18]; 12. 98H-Ky Harper[3]; 13. 5T-Travis Philo[5]; 14. 38-Leyton Wagner[11]; 15. 97-Zach Hampton[13]; 16. 75-Jerry Dahms[15]; 17. 5-Kody Brewer[17]; 18. 8T-Tanner Tecco[19]; 19. (DNS) X-Mike Keegan; 20. (DNS) 29Z-Zeth Sabo Level Utilities Dash (6 Laps): 1. 49X-Cale Thomas[2]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 3. 66-Ryan Newton[4]; 4. 101-Kalib Henry[3]; 5. 11N-Darin Naida[5]; 6. 27H-Bryce Lucius[7]; 7. 33W-Cap Henry[6]; 8. 09-Craig Mintz[8] Premier Planning Services Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 27H-Bryce Lucius[1]; 2. 11N-Darin Naida[3]; 3. 101-Kalib Henry[4]; 4. 44-Aiden Price[2]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel[5]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[7]; 7. 5T-Travis Philo[6]; 8. 97-Zach Hampton[9]; 9. 5E-Bobby Elliott[8]; 10. 8T-Tanner Tecco[10] All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 66-Ryan Newton[2]; 2. 71-Scott Bogucki[1]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 4. 5AU-Brock Hallett[3]; 5. 16-Gauge Garcia[8]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7]; 7. 98H-Ky Harper[5]; 8. 7M-Brandon Moore[6]; 9. 5-Kody Brewer[10]; 10. 3V-Chris Verda[9] Adaptive One Calipers Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 33W-Cap Henry[4]; 2. 14-Zane DeVault[2]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan[3]; 4. 29-Logan McCandless[1]; 5. 15C-Chris Andrews[7]; 6. 98-Ricky Peterson[9]; 7. AU55-Parker Scott[6]; 8. 20B-Cody Bova[8]; 9. 5P-Gavan Boschele[5]; 10. 47-Todd King[10] Bazell Race Fuels Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 15K-Creed Kemenah[1]; 2. 49X-Cale Thomas[3]; 3. 09-Craig Mintz[4]; 4. 28N-Trey Jacobs[7]; 5. 3-DJ Foos[8]; 6. 19-TJ Michael[6]; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner[10]; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms[9]; 9. X-Mike Keegan[2]; 10. 29Z-Zeth Sabo[5] Capitol Custom Trailers Qualifying - Flight A (2 Laps): 1. 101-Kalib Henry, 12.422[1]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.545[4]; 3. 11N-Darin Naida, 12.583[7]; 4. 5AU-Brock Hallett, 12.636[2]; 5. 44-Aiden Price, 12.711[3]; 6. 66-Ryan Newton, 12.844[10]; 7. 27H-Bryce Lucius, 12.912[20]; 8. 71-Scott Bogucki, 12.913[8]; 9. 1-Nate Dussel, 12.950[16]; 10. 98H-Ky Harper, 12.954[11]; 11. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.971[6]; 12. 7M-Brandon Moore, 13.034[12]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.034[18]; 14. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.065[19]; 15. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 13.078[14]; 16. 16-Gauge Garcia, 13.111[5]; 17. 97-Zach Hampton, 13.137[17]; 18. 3V-Chris Verda, 13.217[9]; 19. 8T-Tanner Tecco, 13.350[15]; 20. 5-Kody Brewer, 13.350[13] Capitol Custom Trailers Qualifying - Flight B (2 Laps): 1. 33W-Cap Henry, 13.055[10]; 2. 09-Craig Mintz, 13.077[2]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.122[19]; 4. 49X-Cale Thomas, 13.235[4]; 5. 14-Zane DeVault, 13.240[13]; 6. X-Mike Keegan, 13.256[6]; 7. 29-Logan McCandless, 13.376[18]; 8. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 13.405[12]; 9. 5P-Gavan Boschele, 13.418[8]; 10. 29Z-Zeth Sabo, 13.478[9]; 11. AU55-Parker Scott, 13.483[3]; 12. 19-TJ Michael, 13.492[20]; 13. 15C-Chris Andrews, 13.519[17]; 14. 28N-Trey Jacobs, 13.687[7]; 15. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.724[11]; 16. 3-DJ Foos, 13.743[14]; 17. 98-Ricky Peterson, 13.752[16]; 18. 75-Jerry Dahms, 14.148[5]; 19. 47-Todd King, 59.998[1]; 20. 38-Leyton Wagner, 59.999[15] 305 Sprints - Fremont Federal Credit Union A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 8-Bryan Sebetto[6]; 2. 61-Tyler Shullick[4]; 3. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath[5]; 4. 6-Dustin Dinan[2]; 5. 26-Jamie Miller[7]; 6. 19R-Steve Rando[8]; 7. 14T-Matt Foos[9]; 8. 36JR-JJ Henes[10]; 9. 9R-Logan Riehl[13]; 10. 26S-Lee Sommers[14]; 11. 28-Shawn Valenti[3]; 12. 49I-John Ivy[11]; 13. X15-Kasey Ziebold[16]; 14. 13S-Drew Siferd[24]; 15. 0-Bradley Bateson[12]; 16. 3M-Logan Mongeau[15]; 17. 36-Seth Schneider[17]; 18. 63-Randy Ruble[22]; 19. 4M-Blayne Keckler[21]; 20. 39M-Madden Merrill[23]; 21. 09-Daniel Hoffman[20]; 22. 8K-Zach Kramer[19]; 23. 2-Brenden Torok[1]; 24. 1W-Paul Weaver[18] B Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 4M-Blayne Keckler[2]; 2. 63-Randy Ruble[3]; 3. 39M-Madden Merrill[5]; 4. 13S-Drew Siferd[4]; 5. 98-Dave Hoppes[7]; 6. 37-Keith Whaley[13]; 7. 24-Andrea Weaver[11]; 8. 25-Chris Pifher[12]; 9. 39T-Trevor St Clair[8]; 10. 55-Brice Sleek[10]; 11. 11-Brayden Harrison[6]; 12. (DNS) 5N-Levi Nickles; 13. (DNS) 21S-Benji Siferd Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 49I-John Ivy[1]; 2. 8-Bryan Sebetto[4]; 3. 28-Shawn Valenti[3]; 4. 0-Bradley Bateson[2]; 5. 1W-Paul Weaver[5]; 6. 13S-Drew Siferd[7]; 7. 39T-Trevor St Clair[8]; 8. 37-Keith Whaley[9]; 9. 11-Brayden Harrison[6] Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 26S-Lee Sommers[1]; 2. 14T-Matt Foos[2]; 3. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath[4]; 4. 2-Brenden Torok[3]; 5. 8K-Zach Kramer[5]; 6. 4M-Blayne Keckler[6]; 7. 39M-Madden Merrill[7]; 8. 24-Andrea Weaver[8] Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 19R-Steve Rando[2]; 2. X15-Kasey Ziebold[1]; 3. 36-Seth Schneider[5]; 4. 61-Tyler Shullick[4]; 5. 36JR-JJ Henes[3]; 6. 63-Randy Ruble[6]; 7. 55-Brice Sleek[8]; 8. 5N-Levi Nickles[7] Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 3M-Logan Mongeau[1]; 2. 9R-Logan Riehl[2]; 3. 26-Jamie Miller[3]; 4. 09-Daniel Hoffman[6]; 5. 6-Dustin Dinan[4]; 6. 21S-Benji Siferd[5]; 7. 98-Dave Hoppes[7]; 8. 25-Chris Pifher[8] Qualifying 1 (3 Laps): 1. 8-Bryan Sebetto, 13.859[10]; 2. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath, 14.099[12]; 3. 61-Tyler Shullick, 14.108[16]; 4. 6-Dustin Dinan, 14.253[26]; 5. 28-Shawn Valenti, 14.262[8]; 6. 2-Brenden Torok, 14.275[9]; 7. 36JR-JJ Henes, 14.291[30]; 8. 26-Jamie Miller, 14.368[24]; 9. 0-Bradley Bateson, 14.387[3]; 10. 14T-Matt Foos, 14.399[1]; 11. 19R-Steve Rando, 14.419[32]; 12. 9R-Logan Riehl, 14.474[17]; 13. 49I-John Ivy, 14.485[19]; 14. 26S-Lee Sommers, 14.557[27]; 15. X15-Kasey Ziebold, 14.576[31]; 16. 3M-Logan Mongeau, 14.599[11]; 17. 1W-Paul Weaver, 14.638[29]; 18. 8K-Zach Kramer, 14.689[14]; 19. 36-Seth Schneider, 14.726[15]; 20. 21S-Benji Siferd, 14.741[2]; 21. 11-Brayden Harrison, 14.746[20]; 22. 4M-Blayne Keckler, 14.754[13]; 23. 63-Randy Ruble, 14.794[4]; 24. 09-Daniel Hoffman, 14.838[25]; 25. 13S-Drew Siferd, 14.933[18]; 26. 39M-Madden Merrill, 14.940[28]; 27. 5N-Levi Nickles, 15.115[5]; 28. 98-Dave Hoppes, 15.132[7]; 29. 39T-Trevor St Clair, 15.219[22]; 30. 24-Andrea Weaver, 15.886[33]; 31. 55-Brice Sleek, 15.914[21]; 32. 25-Chris Pifher, 16.957[23]; 33. 37-Keith Whaley, 59.999[6]
- Brody Roa Roarin' and Ready to Return to Perris on Saturday
Cypress, CA - June 18, 2026 — For only the second time in seven months, 2023 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series champion Brody Roa will be climbing into his bright green #91R at Perris Auto Speedway on Saturday night. After a successful season-opening second-place finish a month ago in the Salute to Indy at Perris, the popular driver is eagerly awaiting this week's race at the 30-year-old speed plant. Roa, who lives in Garden Grove, California, with his wife, Tailor, and their two young daughters, nearly missed the Salute to Indy. Initially, the veteran driver had planned to make his season debut earlier than May. However, once the engine he purchased over the winter was put on the dyno, it was discovered that it had some issues. That delayed his start while waiting on replacement parts. Then, two days before the race at Perris, there was a chemical leak in Garden Grove that forced parts of the city to be evacuated. His house was four homes away from the evacuation area. While Roa, his dad Brett, and his Uncle B stayed and worked on the car, Tailor and the girls headed to the river. That came just 24 hours after she, Brody, and the girls returned from vacation at the river. Considering being out of the car so long, not having turned a lap on the new engine, and the chaos swirling from the chemical leak, Roa's performance was sensational. On Thursday night, he did a quick interview reflecting on that night at the track. S.D.: Were you surprised by how well it went on the first night out? Roa: Honestly, it went smoother than I thought with the engine. I was expecting to have to play with the throttle linkage and springs. Mess around and get myself comfortable with how the throttle works. It worked real nice. I must have gotten lucky with everything I set up and the geometry. Honestly, I did not touch it all night. That was nice. S.D.: That was a smooth start. Are you doing anything different this week? Roa: No. Just going to show up with the same stuff and hopefully with a little less rust (on himself after not racing a sprint car in six months). I hope to have another good night. We tried something in the main event that did not work. We tried it one night in the past and had similar results. We were hoping it would have a little more grip, but it didn't. I am going to leave that stuff in the garage this weekend and just show up with a car that we know works and just run it. S.D.: I am guessing you are pumped up and eager to return to action on Saturday after such a promising start. Roa: I am pretty excited after that first run. We qualified pretty good, and ran pretty good in the heat race (he won the heat). Pretty cool to show back up and do that. Hopefully, we can have a pretty similar night and do a little better. SD: You raced for points for a long, long time. After winning the 2023 USAC/CRA Championship, you started racing more for fun where and when you wanted. Do you think you will ever race for points again? Roa: Yes, and no. The points racing deal is fun. But it is a season-long pull. Showing up without having to worry about qualifying points and stuff is nice for me. Not having to worry about losing six qualifying points right off the bat to start the night is nice as well. One day, maybe. But where life is, just showing up is the way we do it right now. The following marketing partners have backed Roa for the 2026 campaign. ALR Virtual Services, Biker Bruce, Caltrol, Innovative Sewer Scope and Plumbing, Big Chino Ranch, Molecule, Shaver Racing Engines, Barnes Pumps, and Specialized Coatings. If you would like to get involved and be a partner, contact Roa at the following mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com - 714-932-7994. @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @simpsonracegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com
- Mitchel Moles and Tim Buckwalter end runner-up status at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 6-18-26) Big Diamond Speedway served as host to night #3 of the Yokohama Tire Eastern Storm Presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment which featured the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship along with the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds which paid $6000 and $3000 respectively to the winners. For both victors —Mitchel Moles of Raisin City, California, in the USAC feature and Tim Buckwalter of Pottstown in the Modified main—the night marked a long-awaited breakthrough at Big Diamond Speedway after previous runner-up finishes. Moles was second here in the past two Eastern Storm events while Buckwalter has taken runner-up finishes four times this season. In the USAC feature Moles got the jump on pole sitter Chase Stockon in taking to the early lead over Justin Grant, Stockon, Kevin Thomas Jr., and Brady Bacon. And it didn't take him long to establish himself as the top contender, pulling to a well-enough lead over Grant during the opening circuits. While Moles was well in control there was a heavily contested battle between Grant, Stockon, Kevin Thomas Jr., and Briggs Danner taking place. Most notable was Danner and Thomas Jr., as they were engaging in a thrilling dogfight, several times in side-by-side fashion. Danner would eventually get past Thomas and then zeroed in on Stockon and Grant. By the mid-way point Moles was well ahead of the pack. Meanwhile Danner had picked up third and was closing in on Grant when on lap 19 the caution waved for a spin by Olivia Thayer. On the restart Moles fired off perfectly to maintain his lead while Danner got a good run off turn 2 and passed Grant for second. But try as he may there was no denying Moles who drove every lap with perfection and went on to score his first Big Diamond Speedway USAC Sprint Car win and first on the Eastern Storm tour. Bacon, Grant and Stockon completed the top five. "It feels good to finally get one of these at Eastern Storm," said Moles. "I told Logan (Seavey), I think it was two years ago, 'man, I really want to win here.' It's got a hell of a crowd and it's in the middle of nowhere. It's kind of the stuff I like." The 358 Modified feature was edge-of-the-seat racing as Buckwalter had to fight tooth and nail with current points leader Louden Reimert en route to claim the hard fought verdict. The race began with an electrifying three-wide battle between Corey Renninger, Cliff Quinn and Tim Fitzpatrick and at the completion of the circuit it would be Quinn who secured the lead. A restart on lap two would see sixth starting Buckwalter take over third from Renninger and the next time around got by Fitzpatrick for second. Buckwalter then rode the outside line and in doing so raced to the top spot while working lap five. Fitzpatrick would also get by Quinn and after doing so reeled in leader Buckwalter and the pair then went into a great side-by-side clash with Fitzpatrick being scored at the front to begin lap nine. That would be short lived, however, as Buckwalter quickly reclaimed the lead as they exited the second corner and at the same time Reimert was now in on the hunt. Reimert cleared Fitzpatrick as lap 10 went into the books. From there, the race became an electrifying two-car battle. Lap after lap, Buckwalter was forced into defense, holding off a relentless challenge from Reimert, who continued to search for any opening to take the lead. In the closing laps Buckwalter was keeping his Weller Motorsports No. 942 on the bottom of the track which ultimately enabled him to secure his way to victory. "It feels great to finally get one and just for Dennis and Donna Weller for trusting in me to run this car. We've had a lot of speed, but it seemed that we just couldn't knock the door down. Tonight I tried to give it away. I got up on the top and once Louden (Reimert) showed us his nose I just had to slow down and be patient and that's what we did for the last 13 laps," said Buckwalter. "I knew he was there and he's just so good this year around the bottom and I knew that's where I had to stay on those closing laps, so I had to slow down because if he was going to go around me he was going to have to do it from the top." Duane Howard moved to third on lap 14 and remained there to the finish. Logan Watt held off Mike Lisowski in completing the top five. USAC Sprint Car finish (30 laps): 1. Mitchel Moles, 2. Briggs Danner, 3. Brady Bacon, 4. Justin Grant, 5. Chase Stockon, 6. Robert Ballou, 7. Kyle Cummins, 8. Jake Swanson, 9. Hayden Reinbold, 10. Ricky Lewis, 11. Cale Coons, 12. Christian Bruno, 13. Steven Dreviki, 14. CJ Leary, 15. Kevin Thomas Jr., 16. Charles Davis Jr., 17. Ronald Helmick, 18. James Turnbull, 19. Olivia Thayer, 20. Logan Seavey, 21. Dirk Rimrott 358 Modified finish (25 laps): 1. Tim Buckwalter, 2. Louden Reimert, 3. Duane Howard, 4. Logan Watt, 5. Mike Lisowski, 6. Mike Gular, 7. Tim Fitzpatrick, 8. Chris Esposito, 9. Kevin Beach Jr., 10. WB James, 11. Jax Yohn, 12. Kevin Olenick, 13. Mike Laise, 14. McKenzi Smith, 15. Chris Jenkins, 16. Ron Haring Jr., 17. Cliff Quinn, 18. Corey Renninger, 19. Rock Laubach, 20. Wayne Witmer, 21. Brandon Edgar DNS: Hunter Metzger, Heath Metzger
- Eddie Tafoya Jr. Back at Perris Saturday After Salute to Indy Third-Place Finish
Chino Hills, CA — June 18, 2026 — Four weeks after recording his second podium finish of the 2026 season, Eddie Tafoya Jr. will be back in action this Saturday night when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars return to Perris Auto Speedway. The race will mark his ninth start of the season. Tafoya, who resides in Chino Hills, California, opened his 2026 campaign with a strong run that included a third-place finish at Arizona's Mohave Valley Raceway. He followed that with a pair of sixth-place finishes at Central Arizona Speedway, along with fifth-place results at both Perris Auto Speedway and Central Arizona. After his fifth race of the year, the 28-year-old underwent surgery to repair the hand he injured at Perris in 2025. While the incision from the procedure has healed, his hand is still only about 50%. However, it would be hard to tell by looking at his results. In the three races since the surgery, Tafoya has recorded sixth and fifth-place finishes, along with the aforementioned third-place effort at Perris. Just as importantly, Tafoya has rolled the car back into the trailer in one piece after every race, and finished on the lead lap in all eight of his starts this season. Part of that success can be attributed to his improved qualifying efforts in 2026. Starting closer to the front has allowed him to avoid much of the mid-pack chaos and consistently puts himself in a position for strong finishes. Despite not chasing points in 2026 and skipping selected events, Tafoya currently sits 10th in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car championship standings. Through his first six USAC/CRA appearances of the year, Tafoya owns an impressive 6.16 qualifying average. In his two starts at Perris, that number is 6.50. Heading into Saturday's race, he carries a stellar 4.87 overall main event finishing average this season, including a 4.0 average on the famous Southern California half-mile clay oval. Adult tickets are $30. Seniors 65 and over are $25. Students ages 13-17 with a school ID are $15. Kids ages 6-12 are $10, and children 5 and under are free. Active military members with proper ID will be admitted for just $5. Parking is $20, and parking payments are by card only. Advance tickets are available at tix.com. For fans who do not wish to purchase tickets in advance, plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket windows on race night. The track is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in Perris, California. The track website is perrisautospeedway.com, and the office phone number is 951-940-0134. Eddie Tafoya can be followed on Instagram at eddietafoya51. Team Tafoya Racing would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen's Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for their continued support of the 2025 season. If you would like to join forces with the team for another fun and exciting year of racing in 2026, please contact Tafoya at Eddie Tafoya Jr. at (909) 393-3999 or mailto:teamtafoya@aol.com Eddie Tafoya's 2026 Results 2/28/26 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main 3/12/26 The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Ultimate Sprint Cars 6th A Main 3/13/26 The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Ultimate Sprint Cars 6th A Main 3/21/26 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main 4/18/26 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main 5/15/26 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main 5/16/26 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main 5/23/26 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 3rd A Main This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. (909) 226-7768 or E-mail mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com
- Chris Andrews gets last lap, last corner pass for All Star Ohio Speedweek win
WAYNESFIELD, Ohio - Chris Andrews was determined not to let a feature win slip through his grasp Thursday, June 18 at Waynesfield Raceway Park. The Sandusky, Ohio driver got up on the wheel the last three laps and blasted around Bryce Lucius in the last corner of the last lap to score the NAPA Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Valvoline Oil win during the 44th Annual Overwatch Precision Ohio Sprint Speedweek Presented by Kistler Engines and Kistler Racing Products. It was an emotional win for Andrews, who has struggled to start the 2026 season. "That last lap I said to myself 'Chris it's time to ball up and go.' My guys have worked so hard to turn this program around. You give so much to this sport and it sometimes just beats you down and I was to the point I was about to give up. I put it to the fence and drove the wheels off this thing," said Andrews beside his Ohio Truck Sales, Fleet Financial, Real American Beer, Whiteford Kenworth, BRS Shocks backed #15C. Andrews led the first 16 laps of the 35 lap feature at "The Field" before Lucius took over. Andrews fell back to third by lap 21 behind Lucius and Nate Dussel. With just seven laps to go Lucius was mired in thick lapped traffic and Dussel and Andrews closed. Andrews got around Dussel on the white flag lap and entering the final set of turns, Lucius had to make a decision with a lapped car and Andrews pounced, blast to the outside and around Lucius for his second career All Star win, his other series win coming in 2013. Lucius, Dussel, DJ Foos and Cap Henry rounded out the top five. Defending Ohio Speedweek champion Danny Dietrich's sixth place finish should put him in the lead heading into the $10,000 to win show Friday at Fremont and the $10,000 to win event at Wayne County Speedway Saturday. In the USAC D2 Midgets, Zach Wigal led all 20 laps for his second win of the year with the series. For more information, visit www.allstarsprintcar.com or follow the NAPA Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Valvoline on Facebook, X and TikTok. Overwatch Precision Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Kistler Engines & Racing Products Schedule Friday, June 12 - Attica Raceway Park Saturday, June 13 - Sharon Speedway Sunday, June 14 - Millstream Speedway Monday, June 15 - Wayne County Speedway Tuesday, June 16 - Eldora Speedway Wednesday, June 17 - Rain Date Thursday, June 18 - Waynesfield Raceway Park Friday, June 19 - Fremont Speedway Saturday, June 20 - Wayne County Speedway About the All Star Circuit of Champions Established in 1970, the All Star Circuit of Champions quickly became a defining force in regional winged sprint car racing. Known for spotlighting both legendary names and emerging talent, the series built its reputation through marquee events like Ohio Sprint Speedweek. More than five decades later, it continues to blend tradition with innovation, keeping grassroots racing alive across the five-state Midwest region. For more information, visit www.allstarsprintcar.com. About Overwatch Precision Overwatch Precision is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance firearm components, specializing in flat-faced Glock triggers, weapon accessories, and precision-engineered gun parts for discerning users. With a commitment to thoughtful, purposeful design, Overwatch Precision pushes the limits of innovation, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of functionality and reliability. For more information, visit overwatchprecision.com. About Kistler Engines & Racing Products After 15 years of building engines, Kistler Racing Products opened in 2008. Kistler Racing Products provides a wide array of high-quality, dependable, and race-winning capable parts, most in stock. Kistler Engines & Racing Products is the only comprehensive shop for dirt sprints in the country, offering everything from A to Z - Axels to Zeus buttons and Arai Helmets to Zemco - if you need it, Kistler's has it. For more information, visit www.kistlerracing.com. About Napa Auto Parts NAPA Auto Parts is a leading automotive parts retailer, supplying high-quality replacement parts, accessories, and service items across North America. Established in 1925, NAPA has built a reputation for reliability and expertise, serving both professional mechanics and everyday drivers. With a network of over 6,000 stores, NAPA ensures that customers have access to the right parts, right when they need them. For more information, visit www.napaonline.com. About Valvoline Valvoline is a global leader in automotive and industrial solutions, specializing in high-performance lubricants, motor oils, and vehicle maintenance services. Established in 1866, Valvoline pioneered the world's first branded motor oil and continues to drive innovation in engine protection and performance. With a presence in over 140 countries, Valvoline is committed to powering the future of mobility, supporting electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles with cutting-edge solutions. For more information, visit www.valvoline.com. Waynesfield Raceway Park Thursday, June 18, 2026 Ohio Sprint Speedweek 410 Sprints - All Star Circuit of Champions NAPA Auto Parts A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 15C-Chris Andrews[1]; 2. 27H-Bryce Lucius[2]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[9]; 4. 3-DJ Foos[3]; 5. 33W-Cap Henry[11]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[6]; 7. 66-Ryan Newton[8]; 8. 71-Parker Price Miller[18]; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 10. 98-Ricky Peterson[13]; 11. 11N-Darin Naida[19]; 12. 28N-Trey Jacobs[16]; 13. 49X-Cale Thomas[25]; 14. 101-Kalib Henry[23]; 15. 38-Leyton Wagner[26]; 16. 14-Zane DeVault[10]; 17. 5T-Travis Philo[21]; 18. 16-Gauge Garcia[24]; 19. 17GP-Hank Davis[15]; 20. 20B-Cody Bova[22]; 21. 44-Aiden Price[7]; 22. 29Z-Zeth Sabo[12]; 23. 79-Cole Duncan[17]; 24. 97-Zach Hampton[20]; 25. 5P-Gavan Boschele[14]; 26. (DNS) 09-Craig Mintz Tub OTowels B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 5T-Travis Philo[2]; 2. 20B-Cody Bova[1]; 3. 101-Kalib Henry[4]; 4. 16-Gauge Garcia[6]; 5. 15K-Creed Kemenah[8]; 6. 49X-Cale Thomas[7]; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner[9]; 8. AU55-Parker Scott[3]; 9. 29-Logan McCandless[5]; 10. 19-TJ Michael[10]; 11. 5E-Bobby Elliott[13]; 12. 47-Todd King[12]; 13. 2X-Gage Etgen[11]; 14. (DNS) 5AU-Brock Hallett Level Utilities Dash (6 Laps): 1. 15C-Chris Andrews[1]; 2. 27H-Bryce Lucius[2]; 3. 3-DJ Foos[5]; 4. 09-Craig Mintz[3]; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[8]; 7. 44-Aiden Price[7]; 8. 66-Ryan Newton[4] Premier Planning Services Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel[2]; 3. 14-Zane DeVault[3]; 4. 5P-Gavan Boschele[6]; 5. 97-Zach Hampton[8]; 6. 49X-Cale Thomas[9]; 7. 19-TJ Michael[7]; 8. 15K-Creed Kemenah[5]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[4] All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 27H-Bryce Lucius[2]; 2. 15C-Chris Andrews[4]; 3. 33W-Cap Henry[3]; 4. 17GP-Hank Davis[6]; 5. 28N-Trey Jacobs[1]; 6. 101-Kalib Henry[7]; 7. AU55-Parker Scott[5]; 8. 5E-Bobby Elliott[8] Adaptive One Calipers Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[1]; 2. 09-Craig Mintz[3]; 3. 98-Ricky Peterson[6]; 4. 29Z-Zeth Sabo[4]; 5. 79-Cole Duncan[5]; 6. 20B-Cody Bova[2]; 7. 2X-Gage Etgen[7]; 8. 47-Todd King[8]; 9. (DNS) 5AU-Brock Hallett Bazell Race Fuels Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 66-Ryan Newton[2]; 2. 3-DJ Foos[3]; 3. 44-Aiden Price[4]; 4. 71-Parker Price Miller[8]; 5. 11N-Darin Naida[5]; 6. 29-Logan McCandless[7]; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner[6]; 8. 16-Gauge Garcia[1] Capitol Custom Trailers Qualifying - Flight A (2 Laps): 1. 5T-Travis Philo, 10.498[4]; 2. 15C-Chris Andrews, 10.522[10]; 3. 14-Zane DeVault, 10.523[1]; 4. 33W-Cap Henry, 10.539[12]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel, 10.571[2]; 6. 27H-Bryce Lucius, 10.604[15]; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer, 10.606[16]; 8. 28N-Trey Jacobs, 10.618[3]; 9. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 10.622[5]; 10. AU55-Parker Scott, 10.622[9]; 11. 5P-Gavan Boschele, 10.681[11]; 12. 17GP-Hank Davis, 10.684[7]; 13. 19-TJ Michael, 10.725[6]; 14. 101-Kalib Henry, 10.882[17]; 15. 97-Zach Hampton, 10.946[14]; 16. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 10.994[13]; 17. 49X-Cale Thomas, 59.998[8] Capitol Custom Trailers Qualifying - Flight B (2 Laps): 1. 29Z-Zeth Sabo, 10.681[5]; 2. 44-Aiden Price, 10.776[12]; 3. 09-Craig Mintz, 10.814[1]; 4. 3-DJ Foos, 10.872[11]; 5. 20B-Cody Bova, 10.910[7]; 6. 66-Ryan Newton, 10.963[10]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich, 10.983[8]; 8. 16-Gauge Garcia, 11.043[13]; 9. 79-Cole Duncan, 11.048[9]; 10. 11N-Darin Naida, 11.070[14]; 11. 98-Ricky Peterson, 11.183[17]; 12. 38-Leyton Wagner, 11.298[3]; 13. 2X-Gage Etgen, 11.299[15]; 14. 29-Logan McCandless, 11.411[6]; 15. 47-Todd King, 11.472[16]; 16. 71-Parker Price Miller, 59.998[2]; 17. 5AU-Brock Hallett, 59.999[4] USAC D2 Midgets A-Main (20 Laps): 1. 18-Zach Wigal[2]; 2. 74H-Luke Hall[4]; 3. 35-Bryce Massingill[8]; 4. 21G-Chett Gehrke[1]; 5. 2-Trisdon Brown[3]; 6. 11X-Jalen Cox[5]; 7. 5D-Jonathon Decker[7]; 8. 71-Stratton Briggs[11]; 9. 22-Gunnar Lucius[10]; 10. 36-Ian Creager[9]; 11. 49-Carl Peterson IV[6]; 12. 11S-Ashley Schloss[14]; 13. 11-Buddy Hollmeyer[13]; 14. 18N-Derrick Noffsinger[16]; 15. 99L-Taten Long[15]; 16. 7M-Cole Morgan[12]; 17. 40J-Jason Shaffer[17]; 18. 21-Dylan Trost[19]; 19. 2W-Jon Watson[18] Group 1 (99 Laps): 1. 18-Zach Wigal, 13.833[6]; 2. 11-Buddy Hollmeyer, 13.854[5]; 3. 74H-Luke Hall, 13.870[1]; 4. 36-Ian Creager, 13.895[3]; 5. 21-Dylan Trost, 13.956[7]; 6. 22-Gunnar Lucius, 13.993[2]; 7. 18N-Derrick Noffsinger, 14.348[4]
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- BURLEY STEALS FULTON WIN
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- David Gravel Dominates Huset’s High Bank Nationals for Record Payday
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- Highlights | 2026 NARC Super Dirt Cup Finale at Skagit Speedway
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