(Lake City, FL – March 1, 2025) – Wyatt Gainey, hailing from Ft. White, FL, captured his first career victory in the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Late Model Sportsman Tour at All-Tech Raceway, following a dramatic twist in the opening race of the 2025 season. Gainey inherited the win after post-race inspection revealed an issue with the left rear spring of the car driven by Jason Garver, who had crossed the finish line first.
The race, which marked the official start of the second season for the CRUSA 602 Late Model Sportsman Tour, was a thrilling 25-lap feature filled with drama. Gainey, who had started the race from third after winning his heat race, was in position to capitalize as the race unfolded. Early leader Bubba Roling of Clay Hill, FL, dominated the first part of the race, holding the top spot through multiple caution periods. However, just three laps from the finish, Roling was forced to retire from the race with an electrical issue, handing the lead over to Garver, who held it until the checkered flag.
Despite Garver's strong performance, a post-race technical inspection led to his disqualification, elevating Gainey to the top of the podium. Brayden Johnson of Moultrie, GA, finished second, while Caleb Ashby from Cunningham, TN, rounded out the podium in third.
The series now shifts its focus to the 2nd Annual Southern Heritage Classic at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, GA, March 27-29. The event will feature a $4,000-to-win feature and will include both preliminary events on Friday and the main event on Saturday night. Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on Crate Racin' USA TV.
March 1 - All-Tech Raceway Results: (25 laps)
1-8 Wyatt Gainey-Ft White, FL
2-175 Brayden Johnson-Moultrie, GA
3-61 Caleb Ashby-Cunningham, TN
4-111 Brennen Shirley-Rainbow City, AL
5-611 Koulten Herbert-Locust Grove, GA
6-14S Brian Scott-Lake City, FL
7-10 Mario Gresham-Rome, GA
8-17SR Brody Smith-Dade City, FL
9-22 Dylan Dunn-BEVERLY HILLS, FL
10-20K Nick Kirkus-Yulee, FL
11-24 Dakota Nichols-Tifton, GA
12-15 Bron Rutledge-Centre, AL
13-12C Chase Giddens-Moultrie, GA
14-1 Hania Humphries-St. Augustine, FL
15-515 Bubba Roling-Clay Hill, FL
16-11R Ryan Beckelheimer-High Springs, FL
17-18 David Showers Sr-St. Augustine, FL
18-53 Brandon Yates-Ruskin, FL
19-01 Fletcher Mason-Raiford, FL
20-11 Quentin Steedley-High Springs, FL
21-71 Davy Cline-St. Augustine, FL
22-10X Dave Ponton-Lake City, FL
23-5B Brenton Koontz-Ft. White, FL
24-25 Charley Cowart-Columbus, GA
DNS-31 Dustin Beckelheimer-High Springs, FL
DQ-45 Jason Garver-Starke, FL
Car Count: 26
Lap Leaders:
Bubba Roling – 16 laps
Jason Garver – 3 laps
Hard Charger:
Brody Smith (+12) – 21st to 9th
Heat Race 1 Results (9 Laps)
1-45 Jason Garver-Starke, FL
2-515 Bubba Roling-Clay Hill, FL
3-10 Mario Gresham-Rome, GA
4-611 Koulten Herbert-Locust Grove, GA
5-12C Chase Giddens-Moultrie, GA
6-53 Brandon Yates-Ruskin, FL
7-10X Dave Ponton-Lake City, FL
8-1 Hania Humphries-St. Augustine, FL
9-18 David Showers Sr-St. Augustine, FL
Heat Race 2 Results (9 laps)
1-111 Brennen Shirley-Rainbow City, AL
2-11 Quentin Steedley-High Springs, FL
3-20K Nick Kirkus-Yulee, FL
4-24 Dakota Nichols-Tifton, GA
5-14S Brian Scott-Lake City, FL
6-15 Bron Rutledge-Centre, AL
7-11R Ryan Beckelheimer-High Springs, FL
8-71 Davy Cline-St. Augustine, FL
9-25 Charley Cowart-Columbus, GA
Heat Race 3 Results (9 laps)
1-8 Wyatt Gainey-Ft White, FL
2-175 Brayden Johnson-Moultrie, GA
3-01 Fletcher Mason-Raiford, FL
4-22 Dylan Dunn-BEVERLY HILLS, FL
5-61 Caleb Ashby-Cunningham, TN
6-5B Brenton Koontz-Ft. White, FL
7-17SR Brody Smith-Dade City, FL
8-31D Dustin Beckelheimer-High Springs, FL
2025 CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour Schedule:
March 1 – All-Tech Raceway, Lake City, FL – Wyatt Gainey ($2,025 to-win)
March 28-29 – Needmore Speedway, Norman Park, GA – $4,000 to-win
May 24-25 – Magnolia Motor Speedway, Columbus, MS – $4,000 to-win
May 31 – Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA – TBA
June 13 – Moulton Speedway, Moulton, AL – $2,000 to-win
June 14 – Talladega Short Track, Eastaboga, AL – $2,000 to-win
July 5 – Pine Ridge Speedway, Guntown, MS – $3,000 to-win
August 15 – Penton Raceway, Penton, AL – $1,500 to-win
August 16 – Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA – $2,000 to-win
November 21-22 – Needmore Speedway, Norman Park, GA – $2,500 to-win
November 28-29 – Swainsboro Raceway, Swainsboro, GA – $5,000 to-win
For more information on the CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour and upcoming events, please visit www,crateracinusa.com.
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