David Gravel Prevails At U.S. 36 Raceway

David Gravel Prevails At U.S. 36 Raceway

OSBORN, Mo. — A little luck never hurts, especially in Sprint Car Racing.

Sheldon Haudenschild appeared poised for a third straight US 36 Raceway victory on Friday night. He’d taken the lead early and sliced through plenty of traffic as he led the opening 20 circuits. But an incident with a lapped car left him spun between Turns 1 and 2 and ended his hopes of a three-peat at the 3/8-mile. (more…)

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Dakar Rally: Interview With David Castera, Dakar Rally Director

Dakar Rally:  Interview With David Castera, Dakar Rally Director

David Castera is the current Race Director for the Dakar Rally.

Born in France, he always had a passion for Enduro and Rally Raids, having been crowned National Enduro Champion in France in 1992 and Junior World Champion by Enduro Teams in 1, 993. He competed five times in the Paris-Dakar, securing third place in 1997.

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Abacus Racing Adds David Gravel And Michael Pickens To Chili Bowl Lineup

Abacus Racing Adds David Gravel And Michael Pickens To Chili Bowl Lineup

Abacus Racing announced today that Watertown, Connecticut native David Gravel and Aukland, New Zealand native Michael Pickens will both drive for the Indianapolis based team in the 2024 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl, completing their driver line-up for the annual event.

The team previously confirmed that Tyler Courtney would drive the No. 57 Midget for the event. (more…)

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

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

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…)

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Second No More: David Gravel Rolls To Elusive Cedar Lake World Of Outlaws Victory

Second No More: David Gravel Rolls To Elusive Cedar Lake World Of Outlaws Victory

David Gravel is finally a Cedar Lake Speedway winner.

Seven times he’d been forced to endure the bitter taste of finishing second. Seven times he’d missed out on victory by a single spot. But on Saturday night at the Wisconsin 3/8-mile, Gravel brought the runner-up narrative to a close. (more…)

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Late Pass For The Lead Lifts David Gravel To His Second World Of Outlaws Win At River Cities Speedway

Late Pass For The Lead Lifts David Gravel To His Second World Of Outlaws Win At River Cities Speedway

GRAND FORKS — Seemingly out of nowhere, James McFadden ripped the River Cities Speedway cushion and took the lead from David Gravel of Watertown,CT who appeared to be in good shape for his second World of Outlaws’ win at The Bullring. (more…)

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