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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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Tickets On Sale October 29 for Allentown Indoor Auto Racing Weekend

by MikeOctober 24, 2025

ALLENTOWN, PA – The roar of Indoor Auto Racing is set to return to Pennsylvania as the Ironton Global Allentown Indoor Auto Race takes over the PPL Center this January 9 and 10.

The highly anticipated event, will kick off the 2026 Indoor Auto Racing Series for the ninth consecutive year.

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It’s Championship Weekend on FloRacing – Kubota High Limit Racing, CARS Tour & SMART Modified, and Lucas Oil Dirt Track World Championships

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

AUSTIN, TX (October 16, 2025) — It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year for racing fans, and FloRacing is the only place to catch every lap, slide job, and checkered flag. This weekend, FloRacing will stream the most prestigious racing championships in dirt and short track racing with the Kubota High Limit Racing Championship at Texas Motor Speedway, CARS Tour & SMART Modified Championships at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and Lucas Oil Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora Speedway. Catch all the action exclusively on FloRacing starting Thursday, October 16. (more…)

David Gravel Wins WoO Buckeye Brawl at Millstream

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 29, 2025

David Gravel wins Millstream — (Mike Campbell Photo)

FINDLAY, OH (September 26, 2025) — West Coast. East Coast. It doesn’t matter where they’re at. David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports just win.

The defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champions won $83,000 at Thunderbowl Raceway’s Dennis Roth Classic in California last Saturday. Six days later the scene shifted more than 2,000 miles east to Findlay, OH’s Millstream Speedway for Sheldon Haudenschild’s Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS Energy Drink. The result? Another trip to Victory Lane for Gravel and the Big Game crew.

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David Gravel Inches Out Spencer Bayston for $83,000 Dennis Roth Classic Victory

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 24, 2025

David Gravel wins WoW Dennis Roth Classic — Tyler Carr Photo

Saturday’s Dennis Roth Classic finale delivered a Sprint Car fan’s dream race.

Tulare, CA’s Thunderbowl Raceway gave the packed grandstands everything they could ask for and then some in 35 laps. A surface with multiple grooves. An early battle for the lead that led to contact and some drama. A late duel for the top spot that resulted in a photo finish for major money. Simply put, the Thunderbowl did not disappoint.

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Tickets On Sale September 19 for Atlantic City Indoor Auto Racing Weekend

by MikeSeptember 17, 2025

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The countdown is on to one of the most exciting events of the winter, the 24th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Indoor Auto Racing Weekend inside Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Friday and Saturday, January 30–31, 2026.

Tickets for the Atlantic City weekend will be the first of the Indoor Auto Racing Series to go on sale, available through Ticketmaster beginning Friday, September 19, with special pre-sale opportunities starting Wednesday, September 17.

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Jake Lutz Adds His Name To The “Al Gerber” Trophy As A Race Of Champions 250 Winner At Lake Erie Speedway

by MikeSeptember 17, 2025

North East, Pa. – (September 16, 2025) – Jake Lutz of Hamburg, N.Y., etched his name in history on Sunday at Lake Erie Speedway, capturing his first-ever Race of Champions 250 victory and joining the prestigious list of winners engraved on the Al Gerber Trophy.

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DANCING IN THE DESERT: David Gravel Tops Three-Leader Thriller in Return to Vado

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 2025

The defending champ bests Logan Schuchart and Kerry Madsen for 13th win of the season

VADO, NM (September 5, 2025) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series return to Vado Speedway Park didn’t disappoint.

The Greatest Show on Dirt invaded Vado on Friday for night one of the Desert Showdown, and the New Mexico oval delivered not one, not two, but three different leaders in a 30-lap thriller. (more…)

Grandview Speedway Saturday Races Fall To Stormy Weather – Championship Night Next Up On September 13 – Freedom 76 Weekend On September 19 & 20

by MikeSeptember 8, 2025

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following eleven straight weeks of racing action, stormy weather won out on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, causing the cancellation of the planned racing program.

With scattered thunderstorms developing throughout the area during the afternoon hours, and stronger storms predicted for arrival at race time in the evening, management made the difficult decision to cancel the evening’s program, giving consideration to the longer distance traveling teams, especially in the visiting division.

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2026 Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series Dates Confirmed

by MikeSeptember 5, 2025

Allentown, PA – PPL Center – January 9 & 10, 2026
Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall – January 29, 30 & 31, 2026
Trenton, NJ – CURE Insurance Arena – February 19, 20 & 21, 2026

Trenton, NJ – Plans are well underway for the 2026 Indoor Auto Racing Series, with dates and host hotels confirmed for January and February events in Allentown, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, and Trenton, NJ. The expanded schedule will feature a third day of racing in Trenton, highlighted by the Slingshot division.

Atlantic City tickets will be first to go on sale via Ticketmaster on September 19, with special pre-sale opportunities beginning September 17.

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