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RICO RULES: Rico Abreu Dominates World Finals Opener, David Gravel Clinches Title

by Lou ModestinoNovember 10, 2025

Rico Abreu holds off David Gravel at Charlotte — Rico Abreu held off David Gravel to win at Charlotte while Gravel clinched the World of Outlaws championship (Tyler Carr Photo)

Chalk up another one for Rico Abreu.

It’s been a dream season for the St. Helena, CA native, and he’s got no intentions of letting his foot off the gas as 2025 winds down.

Abreu entered World of Outlaws World Finals week with a nation-leading 20 Sprint Car victories this year. One thing lacking from his résumé was a win at North Carolina’s The Dirt Track at Charlotte with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. He’d been close with a trio of runner-ups including one in his most recent appearance, but he doesn’t have to be the bridesmaid anymore.

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Rico Abreu Hustles To High Limit $20,000 Thunder On The Hill 410 Sprint Victory Tuesday Night At Grandview Speedway

by MikeMay 21, 2025

BECHTELSVILLE, PA (May 20, 2025) — The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series delivered once again Tuesday night at Grandview Speedway with Levan Machine & Truck Equipment presenting the RichMar Florist Kubota High Limit 410 Sprint Car Series. And it was another heart stopper as Rico Abreu held off a last lap challenge from Brad Sweet to take the win. It was California’s Rico Abreu who celebrated in Victory Lane – claiming his fourth win of the season with the Kubota High Limit Racing Series and a $20,000 payday in front of an incredible crowd.

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World of Outlaws: David Gravel Powers Past Rico Abreu At Charlotte

by Lou ModestinoNovember 6, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. — All the focus entering the 2023 World Finals was squarely on Brad Sweet and David Gravel. The two rolled into The Dirt Track at Charlotte engaged in battle for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship for the third year in a row. Sweet held a solid but not insurmountable 50-point lead. Who would make the opening statement with three races ahead? (more…)

Abreu Holds Off All Challengers To Win The Hodnett Cup From Grandview Speedway

by MikeJune 29, 2022

BECHTELSVILLE, PA (June 28, 2022) – It was a beautiful night of racing presented by Levan Machine and Truck Equipment with a full house of spectators to watch the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series doubleheader. Rico Abreu of St Helena, California claimed his first 410 Sprint Car win on ‘the Hill’ as part of Pennsylvania Speedweek presented by Red Robin and Brett Kressley won the 358 Modified portion of the event. (more…)