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Lampe Finds Mazda MX-5 Cup Redemption and Victory Lane in Canada

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BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (July 12, 2026) – Ethan Lampe (No. 31 Hendricks Motorsports) had something to prove Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). The rookie thought he’d won his first Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin race on Saturday, only to have it taken away in post-race technical inspection. He gave it another try from fifth on the grid and charged to the race win and redemption.

It was, in fact, déjà vu, at the end of Sunday’s 45-minute Round Eight race. Lampe crossed the finish line behind the safety car followed by Bobby Gossett (No. 44 BSI Racing), just as he had on Saturday.

Starting fifth, Lampe gradually worked his way through the lead pack and into second by lap nine when the first full-course caution came out.

The race restarted with 21 minutes left on the race clock, but Lampe didn’t waste any time taking over the lead. The racing at CTMP is scrappy, and drivers know they need to be out front, because at any moment a full-course yellow could come out.

That sense of urgency showed as the top five continuously traded positions.

Lampe passed Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering), for the lead on the back straight with 10 minutes to go and Gossett came with him. As that unfolded, several cars tangled in Moss Corner, bringing out the final full-course yellow.

Once again, Lampe took the checkered flag, fists pumping the air, followed by Gossett.

“Today was definitely a harder race,” Lampe said. “It felt like I had less friends out there than I did the first day. I just picked and chose at the right time and just tried to manage the race as best as I could. There were times where I got up to second, then fell back to eighth, and then just kept shuffling back and forth, almost like Daytona. Every lap, you’re in a different position. I just tried to position myself in a spot where I was comfortable and try to be around the right people on the racetrack, and we’re able to get it done.”

The ability to refocus after a setback is something that can take years for a driver to master, but Lampe appears to have accomplished it in short order.

“Yesterday was the greatest day of my life, and then it very quickly went south,” Lampe said. “It’s unfortunate, but it’s part of racing sometimes. All you can do is keep your head high and know that you’re going into a new day and hope for the best.

“I went out there knowing we had a piece capable of winning. We were able to do it the first day, and I just didn’t let anything stop me from staying in the right headspace.”

Gossett agreed that Sunday’s race felt tougher than Saturday’s.

“Even though we were only starting three spots back from where we were yesterday, it felt like even more,” Gossett said. “Yesterday I felt like we got pretty lucky in the beginning and got to the front quick. Today, I knew we had to work quick and get to the front quick, and I guess we did that. I was very surprised about that to be completely honest. I guess we worked through the traffic well. I would say in this race, overall, we just felt way better, and I’m glad to get P2 for sure.”

Thomas was bummed to see the race end under yellow, knowing he had a car capable of the win and coming off a disappointing Saturday race.

“It was really a chippy race from like fourth through eighth,” Thomas said. “But once I got through that tornado of drivers, I was able to get into a spot where I could settle, and we were a bit more organized and could kind of game plan a little bit. It’s unfortunate that the race ended under caution there, but congrats to Ethan [Lampe], very deserving, and we’ll move on to VIR.”

In addition to the third-place trophy, Thomas earned the Penske Shocking Performance Award for advancing 13 positions during the race.

Justin Adakonis (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing) further solidified his championship points lead with a fourth-place finish. He inches closer to the $250,000 championship prize as the season passes the halfway mark.

In his first race of the season, 2025 Rookie of the Year Helio Meza (No. 7 BSI Racing) ran with the top group in both races and even led several laps. Ultimately, he came away with a fifth-place finish.

The battle for this year’s Rookie of the Year is still anyone’s game. Ethan Jacobs (No. 99 JDH Racing) and John Salerno (No. 34 JTR Motorsports Engineering) had great races on Saturday, but DNFs on Sunday, while Frankie Barroso (No. 48 Spark Performance) and Marcello Paniccia (No. 38 McCumbee McAleer Racing) each scored a pair of top-10 finishes. The MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year wins $80,000 toward their sophomore season.

Charlotte Traynor (No. 43 Parker DeLong Racing) was awarded the highest-finishing female driver award for crossing the finish line in 16th.

The Takumi Award for highest finishing driver over the age of 40 went to Damon Ockey (No. 09 BSI Racing). It is his first Takumi trophy.

Next up for Mazda MX-5 Cup is Rounds Nine and 10 at VIRginia International Raceway, August 21 – 23. Both races will be streamed live on the IMSA and RACER YouTube channels, where all races are also archived and available to watch anytime.

About: The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature spec series for Mazda Motorsports. The series has been operated by Andersen Promotions since 2017 and is currently sanctioned by IMSA. Mazda-powered grassroots champions can earn Mazda scholarships for this pro-level series. The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup awards more than $1 million in prizes and scholarships.

Find out more at http://www.mx-5cup.com.

Front Row Motorsports: Lime Rock Park NCTS Race Report- Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith

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Layne Riggs | Chandler Smith
Lime Rock Park NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race Report

Lime Rock Park 150
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Event: Race 14 of 25
Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Location: Lime Rock Park (1.53-miles)
Length of Race: 100 laps over two hours, 33 minutes, five seconds

FRM Finish:

Layne Riggs (Started 1st, Finished 23rd / Running, completed 99 of 100 laps)
Chandler Smith (Started 9th, Finished 30th / Running, completed 56 of 100 laps)

FRM Points Standings:

Layne Riggs (1st)
Chandler Smith (3rd)

Layne Riggs Key Takeaways

Stage One: 1st / Stage Two: 2nd / Race Result: 23rd

“Definitely a lot to unpack after today,” said Riggs. “Kaden (Honeycutt) and I had a great battle going on until we got ran over on that restart and took a ton of damage. From there, we had a lot of miscues on pit road swapping out the battery and were never able to get all of our laps back. It’s unfortunate, but that’s racing. We’ll regroup and come back stronger at North Wilkesboro.”

Chandler Smith Key Takeaways

Stage One: 13th / Stage Two: 31st / Race Result: 30th

“From the start, we weren’t great,” said Smith. “I felt like it would have gotten better as the race went on, but we never got that chance when the axle seal broke and then the drive shaft. We rarely have mechanical issues, so I’m not worried about this happening next week, just an unfortunate end to our day this week.”

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Gossett Gets Lucky with Second Win of Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Season

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BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (July 11, 2026) – Bobby Gossett (No. 44 BSI Racing) might have thought lady luck was not on his side at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park on Saturday when his provisional pole time was disallowed, but she made herself known in the race. A well-timed yellow, accident avoidance and a post-race technical infraction resulted in him taking his second Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin win of the season.

Gossett turned the fastest lap in qualifying, but because he exceeded the maximum lap time during the session, his fastest two laps were erased. This bumped him to eighth on the grid. An amazing start saw Gossett already up to third on the first lap, and into second on the following lap.

On lap four Gossett took the lead from Ethan Lampe (No. 31 Hendricks Motorsports), who he would trade places with several times before the pair were pounced upon by reigning series champion Jeremy Fletcher (No. 22 McCumbee McAleer Racing). The trio looked like it would pull away from the field, but their infighting allowed the likes of championship point leader Justin Adakonis (No. 23 McCumbee McAleer Racing) and two-time series champion Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering) to catch up. As a result, Gossett fell back to fourth.

When the first full-course caution came out, it was Lampe in the lead behind the safety car, followed by Thomas, Adakonis, Gossett and Fletcher.

When the race restarted, Gossett struggled to move forward in the lead pack, but things got dicey as time went on. With two minutes to go, Thomas and Fletcher made contact in Turn 10, blocking the track and forcing everyone behind them to take evasive action, Gossett included.

Fletcher continued with a wounded car and lost his wheel in Moss Corner. The wheel came to a stop in the center of the track, bringing out a full-course yellow and the white flag.

Remarkably, Gossett had made the pass for the win just before the full-course yellow came out. Lampe crossed the finish line first, but was disqualified in post-race technical inspection for ride height. This gave Gossett his second win of the season.

“I wasn’t thinking about who’s behind me,” Lampe said of the restart. “Honestly, I race everyone the same and give the same amount of respect. I don’t think about who’s behind me or what they’ve accomplished. I just think about what I can do to drive the best I can and put the pieces together today to bring home my first win, and I’m just at a loss for words. It’s such a special feeling. Today is a dream come true. This is the best day of my life.”

“We kind of just got lucky there to be completely honest,” Gossett said. “The yellow was lucky. The wreck (Thomas and Fletcher) was lucky. It was all lucky, but you know we’ll take it, especially after qualifying this morning, getting my time taken away.

“After the restart, everyone was getting more aggressive. Everyone wanted the positions more. As it was coming to an end you could kind of just feel it coming. And it did happen. I know everyone on my team was like, ‘come on, go quicker, go quicker,’ but in my mind, I’m just like, ‘it’s okay, stay in the points and don’t wreck out.’”

Canadian rookie Marcello Paniccia (No. 38 McCumbee McAleer Racing) earned his first MX-5 Cup podium in front of the home crowd. Though he is a rookie, Paniccia did compete at CTMP last year where he gave the series a try and earned impressive results. His runner-up finish proved it was no fluke.

“Honestly, from where we started, it was a hell of a race,” Paniccia, who started 12th said. “I’m shaking way too much for this to not be real. I knew I could do it. It’s just a matter of time, and I’m really happy with myself, especially from like the mediocre qualifying we had this morning.

“The last two laps I had it (a pass) ready. I had a teammate up front with me too (Adakonis), and I really wish we knew that yellow was coming out because that spot was there and reachable. But I was playing the long game and waiting for the straightaway.”

Adakonis increased his championship points led with a third-place finish.

Parker DeLong (No. 42 Parker DeLong Racing) and Noah Harmon (No. 12 Hendricks Motorsports) completed the top five.

John Salerno (No. 34 JTR Motorsports Engineering) earned the Penske Hard Charger Award for picking up 12 positions in the race.

Ellie Gossett (No. 77 BSI Racing) finished 15th and earned the Highest Finishing Female Award.

Christian Hodneland (No. 32 BSI Racing) finished 21st, the highest-finishing driver over the age of 50, which earned him the Takumi Award.

Sunday’s Round Eight race is slated for 10:05am ET with live coverage on the IMSA and RACER YouTube channels. Matt Novak (No. 11 Advanced Autosports) who was the polesitter for Saturday’s race is set to take up pole position once again on Sunday.

About: The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature spec series for Mazda Motorsports. The series has been operated by Andersen Promotions since 2017 and is currently sanctioned by IMSA. Mazda-powered grassroots champions can earn Mazda scholarships for this pro-level series. The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup awards more than $1 million in prizes and scholarships.

Find out more at http://www.mx-5cup.com.

Daniel Hemric NCTS Lime Rock Park Recap

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LiUNA! 150 – Race Results
Venue: Lime Rock Park
FINISH: 6th
Start: 8th
Stage 1: 8th
Stage 2: 4th
Laps Led: 0
Points Position: 8th

Hemric Gains Buffer on Cut Line with Top-10 at Lime Rock

Daniel Hemric continued his consistent road course handiwork with a sixth-place finish on Saturday afternoon at Lime Rock Park and substantially increased his cushion on the provisional Chase cutline. The driver of the No. 19 CRC Brakleen Chevrolet Silverado RST banked his fourth top-10 finish in as many road course events this season, for an average finish of 5.0, and sits eighth in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) standings, 53 points above the cut line.

Hemric began the NCTS’ second visit to the 1.47-mile road course eighth on the grid in the 100-lap event. While the opening 30-lap segment ran under green flag conditions without incident, Hemric managed a loose condition under braking. He maintained his position in the top-10 to record three points on lap 30 in eighth position.

Crew chief Kevin Bellicourt and the CRC Brakleen team gave Hemric four tires, fuel and adjustments to improve the balance during the first round of controlled pit stops during the stage caution. After two natural cautions on lap 45 and 51, Hemric found himself in fourth position for a lap 58 restart after multiple trucks elected to pit. As the physicality began to amplify, Hemric executed a clean restart to close out Stage 2 in fourth position on lap 60 and earned five additional points.

The No. 19 team serviced Hemric’s Chevrolet with a second batch of fresh tires under the stage caution, resulting in him being positioned 11th for the restart after nine trucks stayed out. With new contenders up front, the desperation amplified on a lap 75 restart as multiple trucks spun and went off course in Turn 1. Hemric kept his nose clean in 10th position until a caution on lap 91 set up a three-lap slugfest to the finish. He lined up 11th and escaped multiple incidents in the final laps to take the checkered flag in sixth position, earning 41 points; fourth-most of all drivers.

Daniel Hemric Quote:

“After all the chaos and physicality towards the end, it’s great to finish sixth and bank some points. We didn’t have winning speed but were able to manage our CRC Brakleen Chevrolet today for a good finish. That’s what we needed to build some more cushion on the cut line. The restarts kept getting more and more intense, lots of desperation out there. Just glad we got back to the flag with a strong day. This No. 19 CRC, NAPA Auto Care, Gates Hydraulics team did a great job this year on the road courses. Proud of that effort and the improvements we made from last year.”

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Christian Eckes NCTS Lime Rock Park Recap

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LiUNA! 150 – Race Results
Venue: Lime Rock Park
FINISH: 5th
Start: 13th
Laps Led: 0
NCTS Point Standings Position: 4th

Eckes Notches Top-Five, Gains Position in Points at Lime Rock

Christian Eckes notched a gritty fifth-place finish on Saturday afternoon at Lime Rock Park to advance to fourth in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) standings. The driver of the No. 91 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST muscled through an injured ankle to record his fourth top-five result of the year in his first appearance at Connecticut’s 1.47-mile road course. Eckes tallied 32 points on the day to gain one position in the standings and closed to within one marker of third position.

The road into the top-five was an arduous battle which began from the 13th position. The first stage of the afternoon ran entirely under the green flag without incident. Through the first 30 laps, Eckes reported his balance was too free, lacking rear grip, and requested the truck to change directions better on the circuit’s tight confines. He was scored 15th at the first stage caution and came to the attention of crew chief Dave Elenz during the day’s first controlled pit stop.

Eckes restarted on lap 36 and advanced to 13th after productive adjustments by the NAPA Auto Care team. However, an incident during the lap 51 restart required Eckes to drive through the frontstretch grass to avoid a multi-truck mishap. Although he avoided damage, Eckes was forced to put three times to clear the grille of grass and cycle cool water through the system. After running 21st at the end of Stage 2, Eckes took on further adjustments and tires during the final scheduled break.

On lap 65, Eckes made inadvertent contact with teammate Kris Wright, which cut down the left front tire and forced him to pit road as the caution flag flew. The race resumed on lap 75, and from that point forward, Eckes was on a mission to the front of the field. In four laps, he advanced to 12th as a rash of late yellows began to unfold, starting at lap 79. He cracked the top-10 on lap 88 and ran seventh when the final caution waved at lap 91. After lining up ninth on lap 98, Eckes masterfully negotiated traffic and multiple trucks going off course to find himself sixth at the white flag. He claimed fifth position on the final lap to record his fourth top-five result of the campaign.

Christian Eckes Quote:

“Yeah, it was a good day overall. For sure, that did not feel great the last 20 [laps]. Super proud of the NAPA Auto Care team. We had a really rough day between pitting because the grille was full, a bunch of stuff happened. I can’t even remember all the stuff that happened. Just overall proud of the effort. Proud of the McAnally-Hilgemann team as a whole for coming back but definitely need to be better.”

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Jett Lawrence Back on Top at Southwick to Reclaim Pro Motocross Championship Points Lead

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Sacha Coenen Puts on a Showcase to Grab 250SMX Win in Guest Appearance

SOUTHWICK, Mass. (July 11, 2026) – The Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, traveled to the motocross hotbed of New England for Round 23 of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship, celebrating 50 years of racing from the iconic sand track at The Wick 338. The Crestview Construction Southwick National featured an array of international guests eager to test their mettle against the best in the world and it produced a captivating afternoon of racing across both classes during what is arguably the most grueling race of the summer campaign. In the 450SMX Class, reigning champion and Honda HRC Progressive rider Jett Lawrence [#1] made his return to the top step of the podium for his third win of the season after another showdown with his brother, Hunter. In the 250SMX Class, ascending Belgian talent and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Sacha Coenen [#109], the MXGP points leader of the MX2 division, put on a show with a dominant, highlight reel performance in just his second ever Pro Motocross race with a 1-1 sweep of the motos.

450SMX Class

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The Lawrences were joined by Haiden Deegan [#38] in Moto 2 but once again battled for the win after distancing themselves from the field. MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Qualifying

  • The increased international presence at The Wick was felt right away in the morning qualifying sessions, where the first outing of the day effectively set the field on a much smoother racetrack. Atop the combined time sheet was MXGP points leader and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Lucas Coenen [#104], as the Belgian set a time of 1:53.903. That placed him just over a second ahead of his Spanish teammate Jorge Prado [#26] and his time of 1:55.139, with the Australian Jett Lawrence in third [1:55.276].

Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • The first premier class moto of the day got underway with the Lawrence brothers side-by-side exiting the first turn, with the holeshot and lead going to Jett, leaving his Honda HRC Progressive teammate Hunter [#96] to settle into second ahead of Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan [#38] in third.
  • The top three soon settled in out front and opened a double-digit margin over the rest of the field. A rider on the move was Coenen, who went down in the first turn and started at the tail end of the field. The KTM sand specialist stormed through the running order with ease and broke into the top 10 less than 10 minutes into the moto, running upwards of four seconds faster than the leaders.
  • As the moto reached its halfway point the gap between the Lawrences sat at just over a second, with Hunter slowly closing in on Jett. Further back, Coenen’s charge forward continued to the cusp of the top five. He then caught and passed Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis [#14] for fifth before engaging in a battle with Prado for fourth.
  • Back up front, Jett was able to withstand the pressure from Hunter and rebuilt his advantage to multiple seconds. However, with less than five minutes to go he went down after an awkward launch and landing off a small jump, which handed the lead to Hunter as Jett remounted in second. Not long after, Coenen crashed out of the race while running fourth in a frightening incident but fortunately walked away.
  • Hunter Lawrence managed a lead of well over five seconds until the red flag was waved on the final lap for a downed rider, which brought the moto to an end. It marked Hunter’s fourth win in the last five motos. Jett finished second, with Deegan in third. Prado followed in fourth, while Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Garrett Marchbanks [#36] was fifth.

Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • Prior to the start of Moto 2, the Red Bull KTM team confirmed Coenen would not line up out of precaution.
  • The final moto of the day kicked off with a stellar start by Hunter Lawrence, who grabbed the holeshot ahead of Deegan, Jett Lawrence, and Prado. The lead foursome set a torrid pace in the opening stages of the moto and opened a significant lead over the rest of the field.
  • With his first opportunity to fight for the lead this season, Deegan gave a determined pursuit of Hunter Lawrence and kept his Honda rival within striking distance. Lawrence responded and inched away as Jett Lawrence closed in on Deegan from third. The reigning champion made a decisive pass for second as soon as the opportunity presented itself. Jett then looked to erase a 2.3 second deficit to Hunter with a little more than 20 minutes left in the moto.
  • The Lawrences quickly moved out to a multi-second advantage over Deegan to set up a head-to-head battle for the win. The lead stabilized through the middle of the moto with about 1.5 seconds separating the Australian duo. 
  • As the final 10 minutes approached Jett Lawrence mounted a challenge and closed to within a second, but lapped riders helped Hunter inch away once again. Jett didn’t relent and closed in once more, only for lapped riders to factor into their fight again, which slowed Jett’s pursuit.
  • Inside the final five minutes, with a near two-second lead over Jett, Hunter hit neutral entering a turn flipped over the bars with a sudden stop. As Jett rode by to take the lead, Hunter remounted alongside Deegan, losing hold of second and then third after Prado made the move as well. Hunter then lost touch with the top three.
  • Jett Lawrence went unchallenged the rest of the way to secure his sixth moto win of the season and milestone 50th of his career by 3.8 seconds over Deegan, who held off a charge from Prado on the final lap. Hunter Lawrence followed in a distant fourth.

Overall

  • Jett Lawrence’s 2-1 effort resulted in his third win of the season and the 27th victory of his career, which moved him into a tie with AMA Hall of Famer Bob Hannah on the all-time wins list. It also ended Jett’s longest winless streak in the premier class outdoors at two races.
  • Despite his misfortune in the second moto, Hunter Lawrence secured a runner-up finish with 1-4 finishes, which ended the two-race win streak he brought into Southwick. It’s the 23rd overall podium of his premier class career outdoors.
  • Deegan earned the third podium finish of his rookie campaign in third (3-2) with his highest single event points total of the season.
  • With the win, Jett Lawrence reclaimed the lead in the championship standings for the second time this season. He and Hunter are separated by just a single point.

Results & Standings

450SMX Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)

  1. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (2-1 // 47)
  2. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda (1-4 // 43)
  3. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha (3-2 // 42)
  4. Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM (4-3 // 38)
  5. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki (5-5 // 34)
  6. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha (10-6 // 28)
  7. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Ducati (6-11 // 27)
  8. RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna (8-10 // 26)
  9. Mikkel Haarup, Silkeborg, Denmark, Triumph (12-7 // 25)
  10. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Triumph (11-8 // 25) 

450SMX Class Championship Standings (Race 6 of 11)

  1. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 271
  2. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 270
  3. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 218
  4. Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM – 202
  5. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki – 183
  6. RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna – 183
  7. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Ducati – 152
  8. Mikkel Haarup, Silkeborg, Denmark, Triumph – 149
  9. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 139
  10. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Triumph – 103

SMX World Championship Regular Season Standings (Round 23 of 28)

  1. Hunter Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 616
  2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 454
  3. Jorge Prado, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, KTM – 394
  4. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Germany, Suzuki – 349
  5. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Kawasaki – 330
  6. Dylan Ferrandis, Avignon, France, Ducati – 328
  7. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 323
  8. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Kawasaki – 298
  9. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., KTM – 275
  10. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Qld., Australia, Honda – 271

Quotes

1st Place – Jett Lawrence | #1 Team Honda HRC Progressive (2-1)
“I got lucky there with [Hunter Lawrence] going down, but we’ll take it. It’s a gnarly track and we knew it would be the toughest one for my foot, so I’m happy. I’m not going to get too excited about the red plate because I already lost it this season. We’ve still got a long way to go and a lot of work to do.”
 
2nd Place – Hunter Lawrence | #96 Team Honda HRC Progressive (1-4)
“I half winded myself [in the crash], enough for it to take a lap to get my breath back. That was tough, I hit neutral and stuffed it. It’s not the way I wanted it to end but we’ll get back to work and come out swinging next weekend.”
 
3rd Place – Haiden Deegan | #38 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (3-2)
“That was a dogfight [with Prado]. I never gave up. I’m trying so hard to be up front and I’m getting closer and closer. I’ll never give up and will keep fighting to be up there every weekend.”

250SMX Class

Qualifying

  • The international impact was also on display in the timed morning sessions for the smaller displacement, as Coenen led the way in the first session with a time of 1:56.691. In the second session, New Zealander and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider Cole Davies [#37] paced the field with a time of 1:57.258. That left the pair 1-2 on the combined classification, separated by just over a half second, with Australian and Venum Bud Racing Kawasaki rider Jake Cannon [#303] in third [1:58.445].
  • The qualifying session also carried significant impact on the ongoing, tightly contested championship battle as Honda HRC Progressive’s Jo Shimoda [#30], carrying the red plate for the first time as points leader, suffered a fractured collarbone and mild concussion in a crash early in the final session. As a result, the Japanese rider was forced to sit out the action with an uncertain outlook on the immediate future.

Moto 1 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • The first race of the afternoon began with Davies and Coenen side-by-side out the gate and through the first turn. While Davies was able to edge ahead for the holeshot, it was Coenen who ultimately secured hold of the lead. Behind them, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco [#34] slotted into third.
  • With the lead and clear track in hand, Coenen stormed out to a double-digit lead just 10 minutes into the moto. Behind him, Davies, DiFrancesco, and Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas [#29] sat within a couple seconds of one another in a battle for the remaining spots on the podium.
  • While running second, Davies buried his front tire and went down just before the halfway point of the moto. While he got up quickly, he lost valuable time trying to restart his Yamaha and eventually resumed in 10th place. That moved DiFrancesco up to second and Hymas up to third, while Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen [#47] moved up to fourth, overcoming a crash of his own on the first lap.
  • With Coenen more than 20 seconds clear of the field, the battle for the podium resumed between DiFrancesco, Hymas, and Kitchen. As they navigated lapped riders the battle intensified, with Kitchen able to get by Hymas for third. The Kawasaki rider kept pushing and passed DiFrancesco for second.
  • Out front, Coenen was in a class of his own and completed the most dominant single moto of the season by a margin of 33.4 seconds over Kitchen, which is the fifth-largest winning gap since the 2012 season. It also signified back-to-back moto wins for Coenen, who won the final moto at Thunder Valley in his Pro Motocross debut. DiFrancesco finished third, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer [#13] fourth and Hymas fifth. Davies ended up seventh after his crash.

Moto 2 [30 Minutes + 2 Laps]

  • The deciding moto started with Davies out front for the holeshot ahead of Kitchen, DiFrancesco, and Coenen. The Belgian looked to go on the attack right away and made the pass for third and second on the same lap. He faced a 3.5 second deficit to Davies.
  • As he looked to challenge Kitchen for third, DiFrancesco went down and dropped deep in the field, outside the top 30.
  • Coenen quickly erased the deficit and initiated a battle for the lead as the top two moved out to a lead of more than 10 seconds over Kitchen. As the fight for first unfolded, so did a battle for third between Kitchen and Hymas. Up front, Coenen nearly got alongside Davies as contact between the two almost sent the Belgian to the ground, which allowed Davies to reestablish a lead of more than four seconds.
  • As the moto surpassed its halfway point Coenen closed back within a second of Davies to begin another battle for the lead. The KTM rider was able to carry the momentum around his Yamaha counterpart and take control of the moto. Behind them, Kitchen fended off the pressure from Hymas but was then forced to contend with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rookie Kayden Minear [#99]. After he gave pursuit for several laps, the Australian made the pass for third.
  • With less than four minutes to go Coenen suffered a hard crash after overjumping a section but was able to remount in first thanks to a lead of more than 14 seconds. When he resumed, he held a 2.8 second advantage over Davies but was forced to continue without his goggles.
  • Coenen’s lead grew once more over the closing laps, and he completed the 1-1 afternoon by a margin of 3.8 seconds over Davies for his third straight moto win. Minear finished third, while Kitchen held off Beaumer on the final lap for fourth.

Overall

  • Coenen became the season’s third different first-time winner and the 96th different rider to claim victory in the history of the 250SMX Class in Pro Motocross. However, he suffered an injury in the second moto crash and fought through the pain to complete the winning effort.
  • Kitchen grabbed his third podium finish of the season (2-4) and ended a two-race absence from the top three overall.
  • Davies earned a third-straight podium result in third (7-2), extending a hot streak that started on the heels of a season-worst finish at Thunder Valley.
  • With Shimoda’s absence, Davies has taken control of the points lead for the first time and will become the fourth different rider to carry the red plate this season. He holds a two-point lead over Kitchen and a 33-point lead over Shimoda, who dropped from first to third.

Results & Standings

250SMX Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)

  1. Sacha Coenen, Overijse, Belgium, KTM (1-1 // 50)
  2. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki (2-4 // 40)
  3. Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha (7-2 // 37)
  4. Kayden Minear, Perth, Western Australia, Yamaha (6-3 // 36)
  5. Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM (4-5 // 35)
  6. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda (5-7 // 32)
  7. Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha (11-6 // 27)
  8. Francisco Garcia, Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain, Kawasaki (9-8 // 27)
  9. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM (10-11 // 23)
  10. Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., Yamaha (12-12 // 20)

250SMX Class Championship Standings (Race 6 of 11)

  1. Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha – 227
  2. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 225
  3. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Honda – 194
  4. Julien Beaumer, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., KTM – 194
  5. Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna – 167
  6. Kayden Minear, Perth, Western Australia, Yamaha – 163
  7. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda – 152
  8. Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki – 134
  9. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., KTM – 122
  10. Nick Romano, Bayside, N.Y., Kawasaki – 116

SMX World Championship Regular Season Standings (Round 23 of 28)

  1. Cole Davies, Waitoki, New Zealand, Yamaha – 458
  2. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Kawasaki – 402
  3. Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna – 331
  4. Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki – 314
  5. Jo Shimoda, Suzuka, Japan, Honda – 294
  6. Haiden Deegan, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha – 233
  7. Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha – 209
  8. Max Vohland, Sacramento, Calif., Yamaha – 206
  9. Daxton Bennick, Morganton, N.C., Husqvarna – 203
  10. Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., Yamaha – 202

Quotes

Ian Harrison | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager
“It’s an unfortunate end to an incredible performance from Sacha [Coenen] today. He banged up his shoulder and will seek medical attention to determine the extent of the injury. We’re proud of his effort today and wish him the best as they return overseas.”
 
*Coenen was not available to speak on the podium after the race.
 
2nd Place – Levi Kitchen | #47 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki (2-4)
“I needed a day like today, but it kicked my ass. I need to go back to work and keep trying to get better. I’m looking forward to next weekend and will try to keep it going.”
 
3rd Place – Cole Davies | #37 Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing (7-2)
“Up and down day but I’m looking at the positives. My starts are unreal right now and I’m riding good. We’ve got the points lead so I’m stoked. Like I said, up and down day, but I’m happy where I’m at.”

The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will continue next Saturday, July 18, for Round 24 of the SMX World Championship regular season, where the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” awaits at Minnesota’s Spring Creek Motocross Park. The FXR Spring Creek National Presented by Frescado’s Tortillas will be shown live in its entirety on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET, followed by coverage of the motos at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.

For information about the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, please visit www.SuperMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the new SMX social media channels for exclusive content and additional information on the latest news:
Instagram: @supermotocross
Facebook: @supermotocross
X: @supermotocross
YouTube: @supermotocross
TikTok: @supermotocross

About the Monster Energy SMX World Championship:
The Monster Energy SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs.
Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

About Pro Motocross Championship:
The Pro Motocross Championship features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of seven competing manufacturers on a collection of the roughest, toughest tracks on the planet. Racing takes place each Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road powersports event production, manages the Pro Motocross Championship.
For more information, visit ProMotocross.com.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:
Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide.
For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.:
MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., manages and produces the world’s premier motocross racing series – the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. MX Sports Pro Racing is an industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators.
Visit MXSportsProRacing.com for more information.

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.:
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the Monster Energy SMX World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

1Red Casino Review 2026: Bonuses, Banking and Real Payout Speed Tested

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1Red Casino Review 2026: Is It Legit and Does It Pay Out Fast?

Short answer: licensed, yes; instant riches, no. 1red.com runs a 47-provider game library and a sportsbook under one login, with nine fiat currencies and a full crypto cashier behind it. This review digs into the parts that actually decide whether a casino deserves your deposit — the license, the bonus math, and how quickly money leaves once you ask for it.

What Is 1Red Casino and Is It Legit?

Three things settle the legitimacy question: who runs the site, who licenses it, and what happens when you cash out.      

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The 1Red online casino launched in 2022 and is operated by TESSERA LIMITED S.R.L., a company registered in San José, Costa Rica. One account covers the casino and the bundled sportsbook — one wallet, no juggling.

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Games stream from certified studios — Evolution, Pragmatic Play, NetEnt — which handle RNG testing on their side. The platform adds SSL encryption, KYC checks before payouts, and a self-exclusion menu running from 24 hours to a full year, with links out to BeGambleAware and Gamblers Anonymous for anyone who needs a hard stop; the Responsible Gambling Council explains what tools like these are built to do.

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The catalog is broad. The fine print around money deserves equal attention — and it rewards reading.

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Deposit Methods and Limits

Deposits start at €20 — or 20 USD/GBP, 30 AUD/CAD/NZD — and the casino itself charges nothing on the way in. The cashier mixes nine fiat currencies (EUR, GBP, USD, AUD, CAD, NZD, HUF, ZAR, ARS) with twelve coins, from BTC and ETH down to DOGE and TRX. Crypto lands the moment the network confirms it.

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Minimum cashout is €30, capped at €10,000 per transaction. Daily ceilings scale with deposit history — €1,000 for newer accounts, €3,000 once lifetime deposits pass €10,000. Crypto is the quickest lane after a request clears review; bank transfers can take up to ten banking days, and USD wires are not supported at all. Two rules catch people out. Every deposit needs x3 turnover before withdrawal, and wins above €30,000 arrive in monthly installments.

Withdrawal Options and Payout Speed

Mobile Experience

No app-store download. The site runs as a progressive web app — open the Install App page, pin it to your home screen, and the full lobby, cashier and sportsbook behave identically on iOS and Android. Live tables hold up on mobile data without stuttering.

Customer Support

Live chat answers around the clock, with email as the paper-trail option. Formal complaints get acknowledged within 24 hours and the terms commit to resolving them inside eight weeks — slower than a regulator’s ombudsman, but the process is written down and support works in English.

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Weighed against the wider field, here is where the platform stands.

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Most 1Red casino reviews obsess over the headline bonus; the withdrawal table above matters more. Legit? Yes — a verifiable Anjouan license, published terms, and limits the site actually follows. Fast? Fast in crypto, pedestrian by bank. Calling it the best online casino for everyone would be a stretch, but for multi-currency players who read bonus terms before clicking, it earns a confident, eyes-open recommendation.

RAFA Racing Team makes history at CTMP

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BOWMANVILLE, On, Canada (Sunday, July 12, 2026) – RAFA Racing Team enjoyed a historic Saturday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, claiming its first-ever IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge victory and a record-breaking seventh consecutive IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge GSX win.

Kiko Porto and Varun Choksey delivered the breakthrough Michelin Pilot Challenge victory, while Westin Workman continued his unbeaten start to the season. The victory marked RAFA Racing Team’s first overall Michelin Pilot Challenge triumph, adding to the organization’s previous IMSA success with a GS Bronze class victory in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

The landmark Michelin Pilot Challenge victory came in the No. 12 Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2 after a perfectly executed fuel strategy in the two-hour Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120.

Choksey completed the opening 21 laps before handing the car to Porto. During the race’s third full-course caution on Lap 25, RAFA Racing Team elected to top off the Toyota with fuel while several rivals remained on track. As the final round of pit stops unfolded, Porto inherited the race lead.

Initially attempting to make it to the finish without another stop, RAFA Racing Team ultimately called Porto to pit for a brief splash of fuel with less than 15 minutes remaining. Having built an advantage of more than 40 seconds, Porto rejoined with enough of a buffer to retain the lead before driving to victory by 9.881 seconds.

The result marked a long-awaited reward after the team had shown race-winning pace throughout the season.

“This is definitely a huge relief,” Porto said. “We knew we had the pace all season, but little mistakes here and there meant we hadn’t been able to capitalize.

“I promised myself I would keep working harder every weekend, and it definitely paid off. The car was amazing, the team did a great job and I’m very happy.

“It was tough because, at one point, the team was telling me to save fuel. I did my absolute best, but it’s very difficult to save fuel at a high-speed track like this.

“Then they told me to start doing qualifying laps every lap and see if we could build a gap. I did that, and I honestly wasn’t expecting we’d still be able to get the win. It feels very, very good.

“We’ve got Road America in two weeks and there’s still a lot of racing left with plenty of points available in this championship.”

Choksey praised Porto’s pace and the team’s strategy after securing RAFA Racing Team’s maiden Michelin Pilot Challenge victory.

“I almost expected that performance from Kiko because he’s been so solid all year,” Choksey said. “Watching him put in those lap times over and over again wasn’t a surprise. I have complete faith in him and the rest of our team.

“I didn’t really know how our strategy was going to play out. During the first few laps after Kiko came by, I kept wondering whether timing and scoring had updated correctly and whether we were actually leading.

“Then it started to dawn on me that we were in a really good position.”

Earlier in the day, Workman added another milestone to his remarkable VP Racing SportsCar Challenge season.

Driving the No. 8 RAFA Racing Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2, Workman claimed his seventh consecutive GSX victory, establishing a new series record for the most consecutive wins while remaining unbeaten through the opening seven races of the season.

The victory also extended RAFA Racing Team’s remarkable qualifying record in the championship. Since entering the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge in 2025, the team has claimed pole position in all 19 races it has contested.

“The race went really well,” Workman said. “The balance stayed pretty much the same throughout the whole race, and I was super happy with the car.

“RAFA Racing Team always does a great job of giving me a car that’s strong on both the short run and the long run, so I’m super happy with the effort from everybody today.

“It wasn’t any easier or harder than any of the others. I give 100 percent every time I’m out there on the track, so today was just like any other race. Everything came together.”

Workman will have the opportunity to extend the record in today’s second VP Racing SportsCar Challenge race, where victory would increase his streak to eight consecutive GSX wins.

RAFA Racing Team’s successful Saturday was rounded out by Rafael Martinez, who finished fourth in the GSX Bronze class aboard the No. 68 Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2.

“While I was happy to earn another Bronze podium, seeing our team achieve these incredible victories means even more,” Martinez said.

“Our first Michelin Pilot Challenge victory and Westin’s record-setting win made this one of the biggest days in RAFA Racing Team’s history. I’m incredibly proud of every member of this organization. These results are a testament to the hard work, belief and commitment that everyone has put into building this team.”

The pair of victories capped one of the most successful days in RAFA Racing Team’s history, highlighted by the organization’s first overall Michelin Pilot Challenge victory, Workman’s record-setting seventh consecutive GSX win and the extension of the team’s perfect VP Racing SportsCar Challenge qualifying record to 19 consecutive pole positions.

RCR NOAPS Race Recap: EchoPark Speedway

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Wrong Place, Wrong Time for Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Team After Being Collected in Stage 3 Wreck at EchoPark Speedway

Finish: 26th
Start: 3rd
Points: 2nd

“Definitely disappointed move there, I wish it didn’t happen, but I thought we controlled what we could tonight. We ran through some oil and lost some track position, and once the lights turned on, and the sun went down, my No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet came to life. I’m really proud of the team for making a really fast race car and same with the No. 21 (Austin Hill). I thought we were able to work well together tonight. I thought we were in good position there. It was going to be a tough mountain to climb with all the JRM cars doing a really fabulous job working together. So, it was going to be tough, but honestly, my first time really watching the replay. I can hear it in my amazing spotter Brandon Benesch’s voice that we were about to tear some stuff up and we sure did. All the Monster Jam lovers out there are having a field day tonight, I’m sure, but definitely ashamed to see a bunch of wrecked race cars. At least we have an off week. I’m looking forward to Indy, probably going to wreck some stuff there too, I’m sure. But yeah, it was definitely a pretty tough lick.” -Jesse Love

Late Race Wreck Ends Austin Hill and the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet Team’s Chance of Victory at EchoPark Speedway

Finish: 22nd
Start: 11th
Points: 7th

“Our Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet was pretty good all night. It was fun driving through the field, but after the second time, I was like, ‘all right, I just want to be up front, see what our Chevrolet really actually has.’ The air is so much different when you’re able to lead or be inside the top-five. The way you are able to work the air differently when being upfront is a big thing. That wreck at the end was unfortunate. The No. 87 (Nick Sanchez) and I were working so well all day. It seemed he was trying to push really hard getting into Turn 3 and it’s super light getting into Turn 3 anyways. I was loose all day, a lot of guys were. I got up the track and couldn’t save it. The No. 87 just barely got to me, but, hey, we’re going for the win. Proud of the No. 21 guys for never giving up tonight though.” -Austin Hill

SAWALICH NOTCHES TOP-FIVE FINISH IN CAUTION FILLED RACE AT ATLANTA

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Two Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota GR Supra’s Finish Inside the Top 10 Saturday night

HAMPTON, Ga. (July 11, 2026) – William Sawalich rallied from the middle of the pack to lead Team Toyota with a fourth-place finish in Saturday night’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at EchoPark Speedway near Atlanta.

Sawalich’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Brandon Jones also mounted a strong comeback, overcoming early race damage and surviving a string of late cautions to finish seventh. The result marked Jones’ 12th top-10 finish of the season.

TOYOTA RACING Post-Race Recap
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS)
EchoPark Speedway near Atlanta
Race 21 of 33 – 250 miles, 163 laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS

1st, Justin Allgaier*
2nd, Carson Kvapil*
3rd, Parker Retzlaff*
4th, WILLIAM SAWALICH
5th, Anthony Alfredo*
7th, BRANDON JONES
14th, DEAN THOMPSON
24th, BRENT CREWS
33rd, TAYLOR GRAY
34th, HARRISON BURTON
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

WILLIAM SAWALICH, No. 18 SoundGear Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 4th

How were you able rally to bring home a top-five finish?

“We had a good run there at the finish, our SoundGear GR Supra was pretty good there when it cooled off. We weren’t great through stage 1 and 2 and still needed some work on it. Stage 3 once it cooled off the car came to us just some total grip is what we needed. We were a little bit off everywhere, we were able to suck up good but our cornering wasn’t great, that’s where we lost a lot of time in (turns) 3 and 4. I was able to capitalize on everything that happened there at the end, got some damage but it wasn’t bad enough to ruin our night.”

TAYLOR GRAY, No. 54 Operation 300 Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 33rd

What happened there to put you out of the race?

“Obviously super disappointing. Felt like we struggled all day long trying to get the balance right. We were super loose all day long. I felt like right before we got involved there, I felt like we got to the point where we were going to be ok and be able to fight for a top 10, I felt like. I can’t thank everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota Racing enough. We are fighters, we fought all day long to get the car better and felt like we were going to be able to fight there at the end, not sure if it was going to be for the win, but for a top 10 and get a ok points day, so unfortunately it’s not our reality. Just got to take this off week and focus forward hard on Indy.”

What’s the level of concern in the points standings with three to go in the regular season?

“I’m the biggest Sheldon Creed fan on the planet right now, I hope he goes and wins another one here. It’s tough, I know at the end of the day we have to go and execute and win races, that comes with a lot of points. We have some good tracks coming up for us. We just got to focus hard on upcoming races here and put this one behind us.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of over 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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