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Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout - Late Model
Finished 17th on SaturdayFinished 6th on Sunday
R.C. Whitwell and the Gressel Racing team kicked off the 2017 racing season in R.C.'s warm home state this weekend at the Arizona Speedway for the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout. On both Friday and Saturday, R.C. won his "B" Main to advance to the main event. He finished 17th the first night, and then raced from 21st to finish 6th on Sunday.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout - USRA Modified
Finished 18th on SaturdayFinished 24th on Sunday
R.C. Whitwell and the Gressel Racing team kicked off the 2017 racing season in R.C.'s warm home state this weekend at the Arizona Speedway for the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout. On both Friday and Saturday, R.C. was running in the top three of the USRA Modified main event but suffered mechanical issues and did not finish.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout - Late Model
Finished 14th in Main EventThe Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout continued Wednesday at the Arizona Speedway with R.C. Whitwell and the Gressel Racing team looking to keep improving on early season results. R.C. qualified sixth quick in his group and then finished fifth in his heat race to advance to the main event where he wound up 14th. The event wraps up with three days of racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout - USRA Modified
Finished 6th in Main EventThe Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout continued Wednesday at the Arizona Speedway with R.C. Whitwell and the Gressel Racing team looking to keep improving on early season results. After finishing third in his heat race, R.C. raced to a sixth-place finish in the 25-lap feature race after leading early on. The event wraps up with three days of racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout - Late Model
Finished 24th in Main EventOn Friday, mechanical problems plagued the team all night. After coming from the back of his "B" Main, he started the "A" Main but dropped out early and finished 24th. The final two nights of the event were rained out.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout - USRA Modified
Finished 2nd in Main EventOn Friday, R.C. battled for the lead in the late stages and finished 2nd in the main event. The final two nights of the event were rained out.
Cotton Bowl Speedway
Paige, TX
Summit Racing USMTS Winter Speedweeks
Finished 5th on ThursdayFinished 7th on Friday
Finished 3rd on Saturday
It was a solid weekend for the Gressel Racing team as they invaded the Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, for the USMTS season opener. After racing through a "B" Main on Thursday, Ricky clawed his way to a fifth-place finish and then repeated the effort on Friday to get seventh. On Saturday, Ricky put together the best run of the weekend with a third-place finish in the 50-lap main event.
Shady Oaks Speedway
Goliad, TX
3rd Annual Event
Finished 1st on ThursdayFinished 13th on Friday
Finished 6th on Saturday
The second week of the USMTS racing season took place at the Shady Oaks Speedway for a three-day affair. Ricky started off the night by finishing 2nd in his heat race and then rolled to a wire-to-wire victory from the outside of the second row in the main event. Friday night was not as kind. Ricky won his heat race and was battling Chris Brown for the lead in the feature race when the two made contact that resulted in the no. 20rt Hughes Chassis stopped in turn four. After the yellow flag, he was able to race back to finish 13th. On Saturday, he finished 2nd in his heat and then took 6th in the "A" Main after starting 11th.
Jackson Motor Speedway
Byram, MS
Inaugural Event
Finished 28th in Main EventRound 3 of USMTS Winter Speedweeks took the Gressel Racing team to the Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, Miss. On Thursday, mechanical problems hampered the team all night long and Ricky settled for 28th in the main event after using a provisional to get in. On to the next one!
Whynot Motorsports Park
Meridian, MS
Inaugural Event
Finished 5th in Main EventSaturday at the Whynot Motorsports Park was a big improvement from Friday's debacle. A 3rd in his heat race earned Ricky the 11th starting spot in the "A" Main and he parlayed that into a top-five finish.
Greenville Speedway
Greenville, MS
Inaugural Event
Finished 1st in Main EventThe final night in Mississippi took us to the Greenville Speedway. The night started off rough with a 4th place finish in the heat race, but it was enough to get the 12th starting slot in the main event. We need some new tin on the right side after Sunday night’s main event, but a $3,000 winner’s paycheck helped with the cost. Ricky dominated the race and finished with a 7-second win in the 40-lapper. And that included a caution with 7 laps to go!
Ark-La-Tex Speedway
Vivian, LA
6th Annual Cajun Clash
Finished 10th on ThursdayFinished 4th on Friday
Finished 2nd on Saturday
Ricky and the Gressel Racing team pulled into Vivian, La., Thursday for the first of three nights at the Ark-La-Tex Speedway. On Thursday, Ricky scored a dominating heat race win to kick off the night, but handling problems had him hanging on for a 10th place finish in the feature race. Friday saw another heat race win and a steady 4th place finish in the main event. The weekend wrapped up on Saturday with Ricky racing from 8th to 3rd in his heat and grabbing the runner-up finish in the "A" Main.
Southern Oklahoma Speedway
Ardmore, OK
5th Annual USMTS Production Jars Sooner Showdown
Finished 1st on ThursdayFinished 2nd on Friday
Finished 8th on Saturday
USMTS Winter Speedweeks wrapped up March 9-11 at the Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, and it was another solid weekend for the Gressel Racing team. Ricky scored his third win of the season Thursday with a wire-to-wire victory, and then topped that off with a runner-up finish Friday and an 8th place paycheck on Saturday. The team sits second behind Cade Dillard after 15 of 21 events in the USMTS Southern Region points battle.
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
King of America VII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing
Finished 24th on ThursdayPreliminary/Qualifying Night on Friday
Finished 12th on Saturday
Batesville Motor Speedway
Locust Grove, AR
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Preliminary/Qualifying Night on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
It was close but no cigar for Ricky Thornton Jr. and the Gressel Racing team as they unloaded the dirt late model for the first time this season at the Bad Boy Mowers 98. In qualifying on Friday, Ricky came up one spot shy of advancing to the main event, and then on Saturday he finish fifth in the "B" Main but only the top four transferred.
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models
Finished 22nd on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
Atchison County Raceway
Atchison, KS
USMTS “Cage Match”
Finished 1st in Main EventLakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS
6th Annual Rumble on the River
Finished 2nd in Main EventI-35 Speedway
Winston, MO
9th Annual USMTS Missouri Meltdown
Finished 1st in Main EventLee County Speedway
Donnellson, IA
Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models
Finished 17th in Main EventOn the first of three nights of Lucas Oil MLRA action in Iowa, Ricky finished fourth in his heat race and 17th in the main event at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson.
Davenport Speedway
Davenport, IA
Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models
Finished 11th in Main EventIndependence Motor Speedway
Independence, IA
Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models
Finished 7th in Main EventRicky finished third in his heat race Saturday at the Independence Motor Speedway, and then rallied for a seventh-place finish in the Lucas Oil MLRA feature race.
Longdale Speedway
Longdale, OK
MARS DIRTcar Series
Finished 16th in Main EventTonight was Tanner's first night in the late model. He started 3rd in his heat and finished 3rd. In the feature he started 7th and was up to 5th, cut a right rear tire and had to go to the back. We restarted 19th and were back up to 5th and cut another right rear tire.
I-80 Speedway
Greenwood, NE
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Did not qualify for Main EventTanner finished 6th in his heat race, and then finished 5th in the first "B" Main.
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
25th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100
Did not qualify on ThursdayDid not qualify on Friday
Preliminary/Qualifying Night on Saturday
Did not qualify on Sunday
On Thursday, Tanner finished 8th in his heat race and 9th in his "B" Main. On Friday, he finished 10th in his heat and 11th in his "B" Main. Weather pushed Saturday's show to Sunday and the team did not start the "B" Main.
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
NASCAR Modifieds
Finished 2nd in Main EventCentral Missouri Speedway
Warrensburg, MO
USRA Modifieds
Finished 1st in Main EventCaney Valley Speedway
Caney, KS
3rd Annual USMTS Event
Finished 12th in Main EventTuesday night at the Caney Valley Speedway. Tanner finished third in his heat race and then won his "B" Main to earn a spot in the 40-lap main event. After starting 14th, Tyler came home with a 12th-place finish.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
6th Annual Summit Showdown in the Playground
Finished 20th in Main EventWednesday night at the 81 Speedway in Tyler's hometown of Wichita, he finished fourth in his heat and fifth in his "B" Main to earn the 22nd starting spot in the 40-lap main event. Only able to finish about half the distance, he pulled off with a 20th-place finish.
Salina Speedway
Salina, KS
Inaugural USMTS Event
Finished 6th in Main EventTanner finished third in his heat race and then raced from tenth on the starting grid to sixth at the finish of the 40-lap main event.
Adams County Speedway
Corning, IA
7th Annual Malvern Bank Duals
Mason City Motor Speedway
Mason City, IA
2nd Annual Diamond Jo Casino “All-In 77”
Cedar Lake Speedway
New Richmond, WI
Prelude to the Modified Masters
Did not qualify for Main EventAfter starting on the pole in his heat race, Tanner slipped to a fourth-place finish. In his "B" Main, he started sixth and finished seventh.
Cedar Lake Speedway
New Richmond, WI
Modified Masters
Preliminary/Qualifying Night on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
Thunderbird Speedway
Muskogee, OK
Modifieds
Finished 20th in Main EventJoe finished third in his heat race but dropped out early in the main event and was credited with 20th place.
Enid Speedway
Enid, OK
Sooner Modified Series
Finished 20th in Main EventWith Jake O'Neil behind the wheel, the Gressel Racing team won the Modified heat started 7th the main event. On the third, Jake was passing for 2nd before a broken brake line ended night.
Enid Speedway
Enid, OK
Sooner Late Model Series
Finished 2nd in Main EventThe Gressel Racing team had their first night in the Late Model with Jake O'Neil behind the wheel. He started 5th in the heat and finished 3rd.. After starting 11th in the main event, Jake ran 2nd.
Tri-City Speedway
Granite City, IL
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Did not qualify for Main EventThe Gressel Racing team suffered a broken rear end in hot laps, so we were unable to start the heat race or main events. We move on to the Lucas Oil Speedway tomorrow night.
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - Diamond Nationals
Finished 8th in Main EventJake had a great run for the Gressel Racing team Saturday night. He finished fifth in heat race and won his "B" Main, and then charged from 18th to 8th in the main event.
I-80 Speedway
Greenwood, NE
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - 7th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals
Preliminary/Qualifying Night on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
On Friday, Jake steered the Gressel Racing late model to an 8th place finish in his first heat race and 4th in his second. In Saturday's 15-lap B-Main, Jake wound up 5th but only three advanced. In the Belt Bash Non-Qualifiers Race, he finished 6th after challenging for the lead early.
Springfield Raceway
Springfield, MO
5th Annual USMTS Casey’s General Store Showdown
Finished 18th in Main EventJake started and finished 6th in his heat which relegated him to a "B" Main where he raced from 11th to 5th to earn a spot in the "A" Main. He finished 18th in the main event after starting 24th.
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
12th Annual USMTS Summit Racing Equipment Summer Fling @ The Bullring
Finished 20th in Main EventJake rolled to a third place finish in his heat race to lock himself into the 12th starting spot in the main event. Mechanical troubles plagued the Gressel Racing entry though and he was unable to finish, ending with a 20th place paycheck.
Gondik Law Speedway
Superior, WI
3rd Annual Event
Finished 6th in Main EventJake started and finished 4th in his heat race. He started 3rd and won the B-Main. In the feature he started 13th and finished 6th.
Ogilvie Raceway
Ogilvie, MN
6th Annual Event presented by Roseville Midway Ford
Did not qualify for Main EventJake started and finished 7th in his heat race. In the B-Main he started 8th and finished 6th.
Mason City Motor Speedway
Mason City, IA
6th Annual Dimaond Jo Casino Double Down 30s
Finished 18th in Main EventJake started 7th and finished 5th in his heat race. In the B-Main he started 7th and finished 5th. In the feature he started 21st and finished 18th.
Scotland County Speedway
Memphis, MO
Pepsi Speedway USMTS Showdown presented by J&J Ag
Finished 16th in Main EventIn his heat race Jake started 4th and finished 5th. In the B-Main he started 4th and finished 2nd. In the feature he started and finished 16th after only finishing 33 of the 40 laps.
Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS
2nd Annual Grant Junghans Memorial
Finished 14th in Main EventIn his heat race Jake started 7th and finished 2nd. In the feature he started 3rd and finished 14th.
Salina Highbanks Speedway
Pryor Creek, OK
5th Annual USMTS Salute To Our Veterans presented by Safe Insure Plus
Finished 17th in Main EventJake started his heat in 9th and finished in 4th. He finished the feature in 17th after starting 11th.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
5th Annual Event
Finished 14th in Main EventIn his heat race Jake started and finished 8th. In the B Main he started in 13th and finished 4th. In the feature he started 20th and finished 14th.
Hamilton County Speedway
Webster City, IA
USMTS Hunt for the Casey's Cup
Finished 4th in Main EventJake started and finished his heat race in 2nd. He finished the feature in 4th after starting in 7th.
Worthington Speedway
Worthington, MN
7th Annual USMTS Summer Slam presented by Pace Performance
Finished 3rd in Main EventA fifth-place finish in his heat race saddled Jake with the 13th starting spot for the main event. Despite a tricky track to pass on, Jake clawed his way past ten cars to finish third and earned the Hard Charger Award.
Rapid Speedway
Rock Rapids, IA
7th Annual USMTS Rapid Rumble presented by Casey’s General Stores
Finished 13th in Main EventJake finished 5th in his heat race which put him 14th o the grid for the 40-lap main event. Mechanical problems with seven laps to go forced him out of the race in 13th place.
Casino Speedway
Watertown, SD
2nd Annual USMTS Sandy Benson Memorial
Finished 25th in Main EventAfter a dismal outing in his heat race, Jake bounced back to finish fourth in his B-Main and earn a spot in the main event. After starting 20th, mechanical woes knocked the team out after 18 laps.
Kossuth County Speedway
Algona, IA
2nd Annual USMTS Event presented by Beck’s and Scott Cook Construction
Finished 9th in Main EventFairmont Raceway
Fairmont, MN
10th Annual USMTS Summer Spectacular
Finished 19th in Main EventFayette County Speedway
West Union, IA
5th Annual USMTS Karsyn’s Krusaders Night presented by Appliance Plus
Finished 10th in Main EventDeer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
12th Annual USMTS Labor Day Duel presented by Barclay Landscaping
Finished 21st in Main EventCresco Speedway
Cresco, IA
15th Annual USMTS Cresco Bowl
Finished 15th in Main EventThunderbird Speedway
Muskogee, OK
Midwest Dirt Track Nationals
Preliminary/Qualifying Night on FridayFinished 18th on Saturday
Zane DeVilbiss steered the Gressel Racing Modifieds for the first time this past weekend. He started off by nabbing a heat race win and finishing fourth in the dash. After starting fourth in Saturday's feature, mechanical problems struck the car and Zane finished 18th (DNF).
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
2nd Annual Park City Chisholm Trail Showdown
Did not qualify on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
Zane DeVilbiss was once again behind the wheel of the Gressel Racing dirt modified this past weekend, but mechanical problems hampered the team both nights. On Friday, Zane finished eighth in both his heat race and “B” Main. On Saturday, he wound up ninth in his heat and 10th in his “B” Main.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
12th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout
Finished 13th on SaturdayFinished 4th on Sunday
Ryan Gustin was back behind the wheel of the Gressel Racing late model this weekend, putting the car in 13th place on Saturday after advancing from his "B" Main. On Sunday, 'The Reaper' started on the front row and held on for a solid 4th place result.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
12th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout
Did not qualify for Main EventRyan finished 5th in his heat race and rolled off from the front row of his "B" Main. However, a tire fell off in the first corner and ended the team's night.
Arizona Speedway
San Tan Valley, AZ
12th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout
Did not qualify on FridayFinished 3rd on Saturday
Finished 6th on Sunday
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
NCRA Crate Late Models
Finished 1st in Main EventBrandon Givens drove the Gressel Racing Late Model to a victory at the 81 Speedway. Click here to read the full story.
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
King of America IX presented by Summit
Preliminary/Qualifying Night with no Main EventA crash early in his heat race on Thursday sent Brandon and the Gressel Racing machine to the pits, and with extensive damage to his Hughes Chassis, the team was done for the weekend and did not race Friday or Saturday.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
NCRA Late Models
Finished 8th in Main EventBrandon finished sixth in his heat race and then brought home an eighth-place finish in the main event after starting 12th.
Enid Speedway
Enid, OK
Sooner Late Model Series vs. NCRA Late Model Series
Finished 10th in Main EventAfter finishing fifth in his heat race, Brandon came back to win his B-Main and grabbed a tenth-place finish in the A-Main.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
Crate Late Models
Finished 1st in Main EventAfter finishing 3rd in his heat race, Brandon bounced back and steered the Gressel Racing machine into victory lane in the main event.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
NCRA Late Models
Finished 6th in Main EventBrandon finished fifth in the heat and sixth in the NCRA Late Model feature.
Kansas State Fairgrounds
Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson Nationals - NCRA Late Model
Preliminary/Qualifying Night on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
On Friday, Brandon finished 4th in his Late Model heat race. On Saturday, he started 2nd in the B-Main but was knocked out by mechanical troubles.
Kansas State Fairgrounds
Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson Nationals - NCRA Modified
Preliminary/Qualifying Night on FridayFinished 16th on Saturday
On Friday, Brandon finished 5th in his Modified heat race. On Saturday, he was 7th in his heat race and 11th in his B-Main. In the A-Main, he started 21st and finished 16th.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
NCRA Modifieds
Finished 6th in Main EventBrandon finished 3rd in his heat race and finished 6th in the main event after starting from the 7th position in the Gressel Racing dirt modified.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
NCRA Late Models
Finished 4th in Main EventBrandon finished 4th in his heat race. In the main event, he started and finished in the 4th spot for a solid top-5 result.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
Smokin’ Axles Jamboree - NCRA Late Models
Finished 13th in Main EventThe Gressel Racing team visited the 81 Speedway to close out the month of August with some NCRA Late Model action. Brandon finished sixth in his heat race after starting eighth, and then wound up 13th in the main event after starting 10th.
Big O Speedway
Ennis, TX
10th Annual USMTS Texas Spring Nationals
Finished 22nd on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
The Gressel Racing team kicked off the 2020 season for the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s with the 10th Annual USMTS Texas Spring Nationals at the Big O Speedway in Ennis, Texas. On Friday, Brandon started 4th and finished 3rd in his heat race. That locked him into the 12th starting spot in the "A" Main but mechanical trouble left him with a 22nd-place finish. Saturday was more of the same with problems knocking him out of his heat and "B" Main to cap off the weekend.
Big O Speedway
Ennis, TX
10th Annual USMTS Texas Spring Nationals
Finished 22nd on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
On Friday, Brandon started 4th in his heat race and finished 3rd. After starting 12th, early mechanical troubles saw the team drop out of the main event with a 22nd-place finish. More car problems kept the team out of the main event on Saturday.
Red Dirt Raceway
Meeker, OK
USRA Modified Spring Woombah 25
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon rolled off from the 3rd starting spot in his heat race but problems left him with a 9th-place finish. After starting deep in the field, he raced his way to 6th in the B-Main but it was one spot short of a transfer spot into the main event.
Tri-State Speedway
Pocola, OK
Season Opener
Did not qualify for Main EventThe night was a total loss after being wrecked early on. On to the next one!
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
Summit USMTS National Championship - 9th Annual Park City Sunflower State Showdown
Did not qualify for Main EventOutlaw Motor Speedway
Oktaha, OK
Lucas Oil MLRA - Club 91 Productions
Salina Highbanks Speedway
Pryor Creek, OK
Lucas Oil MLRA - Freedom Classic
I-80 Speedway
Greenwood, NE
Summit USMTS National Championship - 10th Annual Imperial Tile Silver Dollar Nationals
Finished 19th on FridayFinished 21st on Saturday
On Friday, Brandon steered the Gressel Racing USMTS Modified to a 19th place finish in the main event after starting 23rd. On Saturday he started and finished 21st in the 35-lap feature race.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
Summit USMTS National Championship - 7th Annual USMTS Event presented by American Racer
Finished 18th in Main EventBrandon and the Gressel Racing team enjoyed some home cooking with the USMTS at the 81 Speedway on August 6. In his heat race, Brandon finished 4th after starting 7th and then finished 5th in his "B" Main to earn the 21st starting spot in the "A" Main where he held on for an 18th place finish. In the meantime, he picked up contingency awards from BSB Manufacturing and Integra.
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
Summit USMTS National Championship - 14th Annual Summer Fling presented by VP Racing Fuels
Did not qualify for Main EventThe Gressel Racing team left Wichita and headed for the Humboldt Speedway on August 7 for the 14th Annual USMTS Summer Fling presented by VP Racing Fuels. A tough draw for his heat race left Brandon 8th after starting 8th which put him deep in the "B" Main starting field. Despite rolling off 10th, he was able to get to 7th at the checkers but unable to advance to the main event.
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
Summit USMTS National Championship - 11th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout presented by Foley Equipment
Finished 13th in Main EventSaturday, August 8, took Brandon Givens and the Gressel Racing team to the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., for the the 11th Annual USMTS Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout. Brandon Givens finished 4th in his heat race and again finished 4th in his "B" Main to earn a spot in the 40-lap main event. After starting 22nd, he clawed his way forward to record a 13th-place finish while also garnering contingency awards from Penske Racing Shocks and Swift Springs.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
Modster Mash Episode 3 - Modified SpookTacular
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon's hometown 81 Speedway hosted the inaugural Mel Hambelton Ford Modified “Spooktacular” on Halloween night. Driving the Gressel Racing USRA Modified, Brandon started 8th and finish 7th in his heat. He started 9th in his "B" Main and again finished 7th--just one spot short of transferring to the main event.
RPM Speedway
Crandall, TX
3rd Annual Summit Southern Nationals
Did not qualify on ThursdayFinished 23rd on Friday
Finished 15th on Saturday
The final race of the year for the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s took place Nov. 5-7 with the 3rd Annual Summit Southern Nationals at the RPM Speedway in Crandall, Texas. On Thursday, Brandon started 7th and finished 6th in his heat race. He started and finish 7th in a tough "B" Main and came up one spot shy of making it to the "A" Main. Friday saw another tough draw and a 7th place heat race finish, but he grinded his way from 11th to 6th to take the final transfer to the "A" Main where he started 24th and finished 23rd. Saturday was another step in the right direction, finishing 4th in his heat after starting 5th. he went from 4th to 4rd in his "B" Main and ended the weekend with a 15th place paycheck after starting 18th.
RPM Speedway
Crandall, TX
11th Annual USMTS Texas Spring Nationals
Finished 25th on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
On Friday Barandon started 6th and finished 5th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 6th and finished 4th. In the "A" Main he started 22nd and finished 25th after finishing only 10 laps. On Saturday he started 6th and finished 9th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 14th and finished 11th to miss out on the feature race.
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
King of America X powered by Summit
Did not qualify on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
King of America X powered by Summit - Day Race
Did not qualify for Main EventHamilton County Speedway
Webster City, IA
Karl Chevrolet USMTS Spring Challenge
Did not qualify on FridayDid not qualify on Saturday
On Friday, Brandon passed two cars to finish 6th in a tough heat race. A 13th place finish in the "B" Main left him watching from the pits during the "A" Main. Saturday night found the Gressel Racing team back at the Hamilton County Speedway for a second night. Another back field draw saw Brandon rise from 8th on the gird to finish 7th in his heat race but an 11th-place results in his "B" Main kept the team out of the main event for a second night. A tripleheader Memorial Day Weekend is up next.
Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS
7th Annual USMTS Spring Sizzler powered by VP Racing Fuels
Did not qualify for Main EventAnother stout field of USMTS Modifieds were on hand at the Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City on Friday. Brandon finished 6th in his heat race and an 11th-place finish in his "B" Main kept the Gressel Racing machine out of the feature race.
Tri-State Speedway
Pocola, OK
7th Annual USMTS Drive4JRT.com Juggernaut presented by Hacienda Mechanical
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon drew the next-to-worst number in the field Saturday at the Tri-State Speedway. After starting 9th in his heat race, he got up to 7th which left him starting 9th in his "B" Main. That's where he finished and that ended the night for the No. 2G Gressel Racing team. A three-day Memorial Day Weekend swing is up next.
Rapid Speedway
Rock Rapids, IA
13th Annual USMTS Rapid Rumble driven by Real Racing Wheels
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon and the Gressel Racing squad kicked off the Memorial Day Weekend with the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s at the Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa, for the 13th Annual USMTS Rapid Rumble. After a 6th-place finish in his heat race, he wound up 7th in his "B" main and did not start the main event.
Deer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
18th Annual USMTS Southern MN Spring Challenge powered by Boomtest
Finished 25th in Main EventAt the Deer Creek Speedway on Saturday for the 18th Annual USMTS Southern MN Spring Challenge, Brandon struggled to an 8th-place heat race finish and then 14th in his "B" main. With a provisional starting spot, he rolled off 32nd for the "A" main and finished 25th.
Winneshiek Raceway
Decorah, IA
13th Annual USMTS Nordic Nationals presented by PBM Performance Products
Finished 23rd in Main EventMemorial Day Weekend for the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s concluded Sunday at the Upper Iowa Speedway with the 13th Annual USMTS Nordic Nationals. Brandon advanced from 8th to 6th in his heat race but a 6th-place result in his "B" main forced him to use a provisional to take the green flag in the main event. He started 27th and finished 23rd in the 40-lapper.
Park Jefferson Speedway
Jefferson, SD
9th Annual USMTS River City Rumble presented by Malvern Bank
Did not qualify for Main EventBack behind the wheel of the Gressel Racing USMTS Modified for Friday's "Rumble" at the Park Jefferson Speedway, Brandon finished 8th in his heat race and a 10th-place results in his "B" Main left him out of the main event. On to Webster City, Iowa, on Saturday.
Hamilton County Speedway
Webster City, IA
15th Annual USMTS Webster City Wrangle presented by BigDeal Car Care
Did not qualify for Main EventCedar Lake Speedway
New Richmond, WI
22nd Annual USMTS Masters
Did not qualify on ThursdayCasino Speedway
Watertown, SD
11th Annual USMTS Summer Slam powered by Edelbrock
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon started his heat race on the pole and finished 5th. In the "B" Main he started 6th and finished 16th.
Ogilvie Raceway
Ogilvie, MN
Inaugural USMTS Mod Wars presented by Super Clean - Night 1 of 2
Finished 21st on FridayFinished 19th on Saturday
On Friday Brandon started 7th and finished 6th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 9th and finished 8th. In the "A" Main he started 26th and finished 21st. On Saturday he started 6th and finished 8th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 14th and finished 11th. In the "A" Main he started 30th and finished 19th.
Mason City Motor Speedway
Mason City, IA
2nd Annual USMTS Mod Mania presented by Christie Door Co.
Finished 18th in Main EventBrandon started and finished the heat race and the "B" Main in the 7th spot. In the "A" Main he started 25th and finished 18th.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
10th Annual USMTS Sunflower Showdown presented by Wrisco
Finished 20th in Main EventBrandon started the heat race in 7th and finished 5th. In the "B" Main he started 5th and finished 8th. In the "A" Main he started 28th and finished 20th.
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
15th Annual USMTS Summer Fling @ The Bullring powered by PEM
Did not qualify for Main EventIn the heat race Brandon started 8th and finished 7th. In the "B" Main he started and finished 14th.
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
12th Annual USMTS Show-Me Shootout presented by Foley Equipment
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon started the heat in the 2nd spot and finished 6th. In the "B" Main he startede 11th and finished 13th.
Deer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
16th Annual USMTS Labor Day Duel presented by Eibach
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon started and finished in 7th for his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 10th and finished 8th.
Fayette County Speedway
West Union, IA
9th Annual USMTS War in West Union presented by RHRSwag.com
Finished 13th in Main EventBrandon started 7th and finished 6th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 8th and finished 4th. In the "A" Main he started 20th and finished 13th.
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
USMTS Event presented by Allstar Performance
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon started 6th and finished 4th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 3rd and finished 7th.
RPM Speedway
Crandall, TX
USMTS Event driven by MVT
Finished 14th in Main EventBrandon started 2nd and finished 3rd in his heat race. In the "A" Main he started 10th and finished 14th.
Ark-La-Tex Speedway
Vivian, LA
9th Annual USMTS Cajun Clash presented by S&S Fishing & Rental
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon started and finished 7th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 10th and finished 7th.
Revolution Park
Monroe, LA
Inaugural USMTS Event presented by Wrisco
Did not qualify for Main EventBrandon started 6th and finished 7th in his heat race. In the "B" Main he started 8th and finished 11th.
Deer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
23rd Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree
Did not qualify on ThursdayDid not qualify on Friday
Finished 16th on Saturday
On Thursday and Friday Brandon didn't qualifying for the main event. On Saturday he started 10th and finished 5th in the heat race. In the "B" Main he started 3rd and finished 4th. In the "A" Main he started 25th and finished 16th.
Tri-State Speedway
Pocola, OK
Inaugural USMTS King of the Ring presented by Rancho Milagro
Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS
6th Annual Grant Junghans Memorial presented by Mel Hambelton Ford
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
2nd Annual USMTS Modified Spooktacular presented by Penske Racing Shocks
Rocket Raceway Park
Petty, TX
12th Annual Texas Spring Nationals
Finished 14th on FridayFinished 11th on Saturday
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
Summit King of America XI presented by RacinDirt
Did not qualify for Main EventHumboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
Summit King of America XI presented by RacinDirt
Finished 20th in Main EventMississippi Thunder Speedway
Fountain City, WI
2nd Annual Dairyland Showdown
Red Dirt Raceway
Meeker, OK
Inaugural Fallen Hero 50
Finished 26th in Main EventTri-State Speedway
Pocola, OK
8th Annual Juggernaut
Did not qualify for Main EventChateau Speedway
Lansing, MN
13th Annual USMTS Event presented by Zumbrota Ford
Did not qualify for Main EventDeer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
19th Annual Southern MN Spring Challenge
Did not qualify for Main EventWinneshiek Raceway
Decorah, IA
14th Annual Nordic Nationals
Did not qualify for Main EventMason City Motor Speedway
Mason City, IA
8th Annual Double Down Showdown
Finished 15th in Main EventBelleville High Banks
Belleville, KS
Belleville Dirt Nationals
Finished 19th on FridayFinished 17th on Saturday
Cedar Lake Speedway
New Richmond, WI
23rd Annual Masters
Finished 10th on ThursdayFinished 23rd on Friday
Finished 18th on Saturday
Mason City Motor Speedway
Mason City, IA
3rd Annual Mod Mania
Did not qualify for Main EventOgilvie Raceway
Ogilvie, MN
2nd Annual Mod Wars
Did not qualify on ThursdayFinished 24th on Friday
Did not qualify on Saturday
Casino Speedway
Watertown, SD
13th Annual Summersota Nationals
Did not qualify for Main Event81 Speedway
Park City, KS
11th Annual Keeper of the Plains Shootout
Finished 20th in Main EventHumboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
16th Annual Summer Fling
Finished 13th in Main EventLucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
13th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout presented by Foley Equipment
Finished 21st in Main EventDallas County Speedway
Urbana, MO
3rd Annual USMTS Wehrs Machine Bullring Bash
Finished 13th in Main EventLakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS
6th Annual USMTS Grant Junghans Memorial
Finished 25th in Main EventI-70 Speedway
Odessa, MO
Inaugural USMTS Bushwhacker presented by RacinDirt
Finished 20th in Main EventMississippi Thunder Speedway
Fountain City, WI
8th Annual End of Summer Bash
Finished 20th in Main EventDeer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
17th Annual J&S JCB Fastrac 40
Finished 13th in Main EventFayette County Speedway
West Union, IA
10th Annual War in West Union
Finished 13th in Main EventDeer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
24th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree
Finished 18th on ThursdayDid not qualify on Friday
Finished 25th on Saturday
Tri-State Speedway
Pocola, OK
Inaugural King of The Ring
Did not qualify for Main EventLakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS
8th Annual USMTS Kansas City Sizzler
Finished 25th in Main Event81 Speedway
Park City, KS
3rd Annual USMTS Modified Spook-tacular
Finished 9th in Main EventHunt County Raceway
Greenville, TX
9th Annual Winter Nationals
Humboldt Speedway
Humboldt, KS
King of America XIII
Arrowhead Speedway
Colcord, OK
ARMI Contractors Spring Salute
Tri-State Speedway
Pocola, OK
9th Annual Juggernaut
Hamilton County Speedway
Webster City, IA
14th Annual Spring Classic
Fayette County Speedway
West Union, IA
11th Annual War in West Union
Mississippi Thunder Speedway
Fountain City, WI
13th Annual USMTS Spring Shootout
Deer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
21st Annual Southern Minnesota Spring Challenge
Mason City Motor Speedway
Mason City, IA
9th Annual Mod Mania
Cedar Lake Speedway
New Richmond, WI
25th Annual Masters
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
2nd Annual Ed Gressel Memorial
Ogilvie Raceway
Ogilvie, MN
4th Annual Mod Wars
Casino Speedway
Watertown, SD
14th Annual Summersota Nationals
Park Jefferson Speedway
Jefferson, SD
9th Annual River City Rumble
Fairmont Raceway
Fairmont, MN
10th Annual Summer Spectacular
Mason City Motor Speedway
Mason City, IA
11th Annual North Iowa Nationals
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
14th Annual Show-Me Shootout
Beatrice Speedway
Beatrice, NE
3rd Annual Battle by the Big Blue River presented by Valentino's
Deer Creek Speedway
Spring Valley, MN
26th Annual Fall Jamboree
Route 66 Motor Speedway
Amarillo, TX
11th Annual Amarillo Ambush
Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS
7th Annual Grant Junghans Memorial
81 Speedway
Park City, KS
4th Annual Modified Spooktacular
Boothill Speedway
Greenwood, LA
Battle at Boothill
Heart O’ Texas Speedway
Elm Mott, TX
Texas Cotton Palace Clash presented by Good Auto Diagnostics