The weather had a definite fall feel, with cool air and a reminder that the season is winding down. The infield water pond is getting low, but with two points nights left in 2025, the racing remains as lively as ever.
In the Beginners division, #09 Kcie Walker had a strong night, winning both the sprint and middle races before finishing third in the feature. #20 Auston Vanheughten made an unexpected trip through the deepest puddle in the infield but recovered to finish second in the feature. Starting from the back, #13 Ever Lee McConnell was last by lap two but charged forward to take the lead by lap eight. She held on to the finish, capturing the feature win and the top points of the night.
The Box Stocks produced a new winner this week as #24s Sadie Pribeli debuted a different kart and drove it to victory in the feature. #51 Grayson Lauzon finished second, followed by #97 Andy Gray. #53 Eddie Burbridge picked up wins in the sprint and middle races. Officials also noted some drivers jumping restarts during the night; while no penalties were issued, teams are reminded that drivers must remain single file until reaching the starting stand.
In the 230’s, #9 Grayson continued his winning streak by sweeping the night. Newcomer #13 Shelby Gee kept the pressure on, finishing just a second behind after 25 laps, while #92 Skye Giles returned from a brief absence to place third.
The Opens once again delivered close competition among the top three contenders. #31 Allison Jackson has been fast in qualifying, but in the sprint it was #22x Brandon Fawcett who set the pace. In the feature, #7 Jack Smulders showed strength from the front row, leading to halfway before slipping back and then being sidelined on lap 22 after an outside pass attempt. #1 Holly Porter started mid-pack but quickly climbed into second by lap 11 and went on to claim the victory. Jackson worked her way steadily through the field, passing Fawcett and McConnell before moving past Smulders on lap 18 to secure second. Fawcett, who had fallen back early, rebounded to finish third at the checkered flag.
