Tx. World Dirt Track Championship - Texas Motor Speedway Modified Finale
By JM HallasPhoto Credit Getty Images/Tim Heitman
Fort Worth, Tx., Oct. 4th, 2025….. In my best Stephen Pearcy voice, “I'm Back for more….”
Following Friday nights qualifying mains, eighteen drivers had advanced to the Saturday nights championship A-mains for the big money, the longhorn head mount trophy and the revered cowboy hat.
In the Modifieds, Stormy Scott took the win with Rodney Sanders, Cade Dillard, Colby Smith, Kyle Slader and Tristen Dycus also making their way to big show . Wally Beaty, Dustin Robinson, Cody Smith, Trent Beaver, Matt Riskey and Justin Nabors scored transfer spots in the Limited Modifieds. The Factory Stocks saw Wayne Melton, Bryce Pritchett, Jett Hefti, Mason Martin, Brandon Martin and Rodney White moving on to finals.
The rest of the field in the Modifieds would be filled with top 2 from three Last Chance Qualifiers tonight. The front rows would be set by a redraw for all three classes. In the Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks the two Last Chance Qualifiers would complete the A-main line ups, plus a tandom draw provisional from pre-entries.
The prize at the end of the night, $4,000 to win for the Modifieds, $2,000 to win for the Limited Modifieds and $2,000 to win in the Factory Stocks.
***Prayers and positive vibes to Tanner Branch for a full recovery after getting hit by a racecar in the infield.
Modified Dough To DillardAs the three wide, 24-car Modified field took the green for their 30-lap main event, Rodney Sanders used the high side to sail by Tristan Dycus for the early lead. Dycus, John Whittington, Cade Dillard and Kyle Slader completed the top five. Dillard quickly got by Whittington for second while Sanders was already building his lead quickly running up on slower traffic battling at the back of the field.
Dillard put a slide job on his sister car of Dycus to take second and charge off after Sanders. Sanders was now getting slowed by traffic with Dillard cutting into his lead. At the halfway point it was Sanders, Dillard, Dycus, Whittington and Stormy Scott in the top five. Dillard closed to Sanders bumper as side by side traffic blocked the high and low lines. Sanders had just cleared the path when he spun himself out directly in front of Dillard who was able to dodge him in turn 1.
With Dillard now on point to start lap 18, Whittington got by Dycus for second on the restart while Colby Smith and Matthew Day used the top to rocket past Scott for fourth and fifth. By lap 20 Dillard had pulled away to a good lead, increasing his margin to a half straightaway on Whittington with five to go. M. Day caught Dycus for third and used a slide job to get by in turn 1. Dycus crossed him over restaking the spot off turn 2.
The final five laps Whittington inched closer to Dillard for the lead, but nowhere close enough to mount a serious challenge as Dillard(Robeline, La.) in the S&S Fishing & Rental, B&D Motorsports, Wheeler Metals, Joels Auto Sales, Strength Roofing & Siding, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Big Tex Trailers, Johnsville Company, Nichols, CDR Race Cars took the checkers along with the $4,000 payday, trophy and cowboy hat.
Robinson Races to Limited Modified Money at Texas World Dirt Track Championship - Oct. 4, 2025
The start of the the 25-lap Limited Modified feature saw Justin Nabors jump out front trailed by Cody Smith, Matt Riskey and a three wide battle for third. Smith made his way past Nabors for the lead on lap while Trent Beaver moved up to third. Beaver used the high line to drive around Nabors for second on lap 4. Tommy Davis jr. got turned the wrong way on lap 6 for an early caution.
On the restart, Beaver threw a slider to get past Smith in turn 1 but Nabors and Wally Beaty tangled for another caution before a lap was completed. Back under green, Dustin Robinson blasted around the top side taking second from Beaver and got alongside Smith for the lead. Robinson grabbed the top spot on lap 7 with Ray Allen Kulhanek taking third from Beaver. Johnny Torres then sent Beaver back another spot followed by Trevor Cogburn to fifth.
A lap 10 caution slowed the pace that saw Kulhanek and Smith side by side for second on the restart and Cogburn getting fourth from Torres. At halfway it was Robinson, Kulhanek, Smith, Cogburn and Torres in the top five. Smith retook second from Kulhanek on lap 13 for a couple laps before Kulhanek took it back a few laps later. As that duo swapped second, Robinson was motoring away. Smith tried the high side on Kulhanek for a lap then dove low off turn 4 to get second again. By now Robinson(Post) had a comfortable margin and was able to score the victory in his Danielle & Billy Graham owned, Grahams Heating & Air, Westex Hot Oil Services, Amarillo Off Road, Shipley Motorsports powered Express Race Cars.
Pritchett Powers to Factory Stock Payday at Texas World Dirt Track Championship Oct. 4, 2025
At the start of the Factory Stock 25-lapper it was three wide into turn 1, and four wide off turn 4. Jett Hefti grabbed the lead followed by Mason Martin, Brandon Martin, Rodney White and Tommy Davis jr. Last nights winner,
Wayne Melton had troubles and pulled off. White got by B. Martin for third leaving him side by side with Bryce Pritchett. M. Martins night ended on lap 5 when he had trouble in turn 3 for a lap 5 caution. Pritchett used the top to power alongside Hefti for the lead and get the nose out front on lap 6. White took second from Hefti leaving him door to door with Davis for third. White, Hefti and Davis were three wide for second when Donald Cain spun for a lap 9 yellow.
Hefti made a charge on top getting past White who fought back to keep the spot. White then ducked under Pritchett to get the lead on lap 11. At the crossed flags it was White, Pritchett, Hefti, B. Martin and Davis in the top five.
White and Pritchett then scrapped it out for the lead while Ty Abernathy moved into the top five. Pritchett tried to nose under White off turn 4 with five to go but couldn't get by.
Coming to take the white flag, Pritchett(Kaufman) repeated the move and was able to sneak past for the lead and hold White off to take the checkers in the Arty & Sons, CRS Suspension, Lenamond Auto Supply, Stephenville Starter & Electric, Automaster Paint & Body, Powdercoat Plus, Bill Hillhouse, Mark Herring Race Engines, In-Law Racecars. “I just have to thank everyone that helps,” said Pritchett. “I have to give all the glory to God. He led me through that one.”
IT’S RACE WEEK! Texas World Dirt Track Championship Oct. 3-4! GREAT Weather Forecast!
**THURSDAY MORNING 10/2 UPDATE: Another 10 early entries have arrived, bringing the pre-entry total to 160 teams (67 Modifieds, 46 Factory Stocks, 47 Limited Modifieds). And more at-track entries will most likely come in this afternoon when teams start rolling in, as tonight is practice night (grandstands closed). Race night forecasts (Fri & Sat) currently show mid-80's and dry at 7pm, falling into the mid-70's by final checkers - which will make for perfect conditions!**
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Ft. Worth TX, by DarinShort.com (9/30/25). The Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway has three great family-friendly weekends of racing scheduled for this fall, and this Friday and Saturday is the first of the three events: the Astound Business Solutions Texas World Dirt Track Championship, set for Oct. 3-4th at 7pm nightly. Modifieds will be racing for $4,000 to win and $800 to start (24th), while the Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks will be gunning for a $2,000 winner’s share and pays down to $500 to start (24th).
If you're a race team that has yet to enter, or a fan that has yet to purchase tickets, not to worry, you can do so upon your arrival at the track on race night.
Here’s the whole scoop:
TWDTC Teams: Modifieds, Factory Stocks & Limited Modifieds click the TMS Fall Events link www.darinshort.com/tms.html to view rules, complete payback, weekend schedule, format and much more! There is also a practice night set (grandstands closed) on October 2nd.
Race Fans: General Grandstand admission tickets are available on race night upon your arrival. Click the TMS Fall Events info hub at www.darinshort.com/tms.html to view directions, weather, weekend schedule and much more. If you are a race fan that took advantage of the recent O’Reilly Auto Parts “Buy One, Get One" promotion, make sure to bring your O’Reilly sales receipt from your ticket purchase and present it to the TMS Dirt Track ticket window to receive your event tickets. Special thanks again to O’Reilly Auto Parts for partnering with TMS for this event!
Fans and teams can also pick up TWDTC event flyers/registration forms at Smiley’s Racing (www.SmileysRacing.com) and CRS Suspensions in Rhome, TX. More about the TWDTC: Big money is up for grabs to Modified, Factory Stock and Limited Modified teams – the winners also collect coveted Cowboy Hats and Longhorn Skull Trophies. The Modifieds pay $4,000 to win and $800 to start (24th), with the Factory Stocks and Limited Modifieds each collecting $2,000 to win and $500 to start (24th).
Looking beyond the Oct. 3-4 TWDTC, fans and teams can click www.darinshort.com/tms.html for complete event information to the Oct. 17-18 Kubota High Limit Racing Bikini Zone All-In Championship Weekend and the Nov. 7-8 POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League & POWRi Elite Outlaw Sprint Series Championship Weekend.
We look forward to seeing you all this weekend at the Astound Business Solutions Texas World Dirt Track Championship, set for Oct. 3-4th at 7pm nightly – paired with a ‘Chamber of Commerce’ weather forecast, it’s sure to be two great nights of racing!
TMS Dirt Track Hosts Huge Fall Lineups: High Limit, World Dirt Track Championship & POWRi Finales!
Ft. Worth TX, by DarinShort.com (8/12/25). It’s August, which means it’s time for racers and fans to start making fall special events plans, and The Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway has three great family-friendly weekends of racing scheduled: Oct. 3-4: Astound Business Solutions Texas World Dirt Track Championship (TWDTC), Big money is up for grabs to Modified, Factory Stock and Limited Modified teams – the winners also collect coveted Cowboy Hats and Longhorn Skull Trophies. The Modifieds pay $4,000 to win and $800 to start (24th), with the Factory Stocks and Limited Modifieds each collecting $2,000 to win and $500 to start (24th).
Click www.darinshort.com/TMS.html to go to the event info hub, which contains team info (such as registration, rules, format and complete purse details) and fan info (such as tickets, nightly event lineup, latest event news, track directions, weather & more).
TWDTC Teams: Preregistration is open now! There are a limited number of paved pit parking spaces available, so the sooner you register, the better chance you have at being able to get one. Also note that teams in all divisions pre-entering by September 4th will be eligible for (2) provisional full-paying starting spots into their respective Championship feature events – so don’t miss out on that huge perk, click www.darinshort.com/TMS.html to get your team registered today!
TWDTC Fans: be watching for a huge Buy One, Get One tickets promotion to kick off later in August! Complete details will be posted at www.darinshort.com/TMS.html when the BOGO offer goes live.
Fans and teams can also pick up TWDTC event flyers/registration forms at Smiley’s Racing (www.SmileysRacing.com) and CRS Suspensions in Rhome, TX.
Oct. 17-18: Kubota High Limit Racing All-In Championship Weekend. The two-day 2025 series finale weekend will once again take place at The Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway.
Last year's winners Brad Sweet and Brent Marks will be joined by the High Rollers, including Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck, Tanner Thorson, Daison Pursley, Chase Randall, Sye Lynch, Danny Sams III, Brenham Crouch, Gio Scelzi (subbing for Tyler Courtney) and a long list of top sprint car drivers from across the nation and Australia.
Tickets are on sale now – and going fast!All two-day reserved ticket packages purchased online prior to noon, local time on October 17 will receive a FREE two-day pit pass upgrade at the track. The upgrade tent will be open from 4pm-7pm each night. In addition, every pre-sale ticket purchase enters you to be selected for the DURST Dice Roll, where one lucky fan can take home $2,500! Click https://bit.ly/42m1HhM for tickets links to All-In Championship Weekend, or https://www.highlimitracing.com/schedules/event/541044 for event details, series and track information.
Nov. 7-8 POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League & POWRi Elite Outlaw Sprint Series Championship Weekend.
Fans can take in one final weekend of great outlaw sprint car racing at The Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway featuring series drivers such as Ayrton Gennetten, Joe B. Miller, Xavier Doney, Gage Montgomery, John Barnard, Rees Moran, Scotty Milan, Preston Perlmutter, Natalie Doney, Kyle Jones, Brandon Anderson, Cody Gardner, Austin Mundie, Colby Stubblefield, Carson Bolden, John Carney II, Brett Becker, Kyle Clark, Howard Moore, Jeb Sessums – and many more from around the country.
Plus, the REVIVAL Super Dirt Series & United Rebel Late Model Series are slated to race, with details coming soon! Click www.darinshort.com/TMS.html for emerging information about this major event, as well as an advance tickets link and many more details will be posted as they become available.
Make plans now to take in three great weekends of dirt track racing action at the 4/10-mile Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway on October 3-4, October 17-18 and November 7-8!
Race Fans BOGO Offer! TMS & O’Reilly Auto Parts Team Up for Texas World Dirt Track Championship Oct. 3-4!
**POSTED 9/29/25: Reminder that the O'Reilly at-store promotion has now ended. If you took advantage of the BOGO offer, just present your sales receipt from O'Reilly showing your ticket purchase at the ticket window to redeem offer.**
**THIS SUNDAY September 28th is the LAST DAY for you to take advantage of this offer! Visit any of the 300+ O’Reilly Auto Parts locations within a 75-mile radius of Texas Motor Speedway and purchase a Buy One – Get One adult ticket to the Oct. 3–4 World Dirt Track Championship!Simply bring your O’Reilly’s store receipt to the gate on race day for entry.**
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Ft. Worth TX, by DarinShort.com (8/19/25). The Dirt Track at Texas Motor Speedway has three great family-friendly weekends of racing scheduled for this fall, and today O’Reilly Auto Parts and track officials are pleased to announce a huge fan promo for the first of the three weekends:
Buy One-Get One (BOGO) Fan Ticket Offer for the Oct. 3-4 Astound Business Solutions Texas World Dirt Track Championship (TWDTC).
Beginning Thursday, August 21st through September 28th, racing fans can visit any of the 300+ O’Reilly Auto Parts locations within a 75-mile radius of Texas Motor Speedway and purchase a Buy One – Get One adult ticket to this event!
This offer is good for Friday and/or Saturday night (but not a combination of the two).
So make sure to swing by your local O’Reilly Auto Parts location to score a great deal – and take in a fantastic night of dirt track racing at Texas Motor Speedway!
More about the TWDTC: Big money is up for grabs to Modified, Factory Stock and Limited Modified teams – the winners also collect coveted Cowboy Hats and Longhorn Skull Trophies. The Modifieds pay $4,000 to win and $800 to start (24th), with the Factory Stocks and Limited Modifieds each collecting $2,000 to win and $500 to start (24th).
Click www.darinshort.com/tms.html to go to the event info hub, which contains team info (such as registration, rules, format and complete purse details) and fan info (such as tickets, nightly event lineup, latest event news, track directions, weather & more).
TWDTC Teams: Preregistration is open now! There are a limited number of paved pit parking spaces available, so the sooner you register, the better chance you have at being able to get one. Also note that teams in all divisions pre-entering by September 4th will be eligible for (2) provisional full-paying starting spots into their respective Championship feature events – so don’t miss out on that huge perk, click www.darinshort.com/tms.html to get your team registered today!
Fans and teams can also pick up TWDTC event flyers/registration forms at Smiley’s Racing (www.SmileysRacing.com) and CRS Suspensions in Rhome, TX.
TMS would like to thank O’Reilly Auto Parts for partnering with the Dirt Track for this event and we look forward to seeing you all at the Texas World Dirt Track Championship on October 3rd-4th!
Oct. 17-18: Kubota High Limit Racing All-In Championship Weekend