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One Race Makes All the Difference for Tyler Ross

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mechanicsburg, PA – October 7, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Tyler Ross has finished in the top ten in nearly fifty percent of the races he has entered in 2025, a statistic that many teams would be happy to own. 

For Ross, though, there is unfinished business.  He has yet to crack victory lane this year, something he knows his team is capable of.  They have proven it multiple times in recent years.

No matter how good your team is, winning is never guaranteed in 410 sprint car racing, but Ross and his team have been working hard all season to overcome hurdles that they are confident are standing between Ross Racing and their next checkered flag.

CUT SHORT IN JERSEY

To close out the month of September, Ross made the trip to Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, NJ, to take on the High Limit Racing series.  The one-hour tow was the shortest of the season for the Lincoln University, PA, driver who is accustomed to traveling anywhere from ninety minutes to nearly three hours to race.

“We have always been pretty solid at Bridgeport,” Ross commented.

“We brought our white car here for one final shakedown before the National Open at Williams Grove.  That’s really the event we have been preparing this car for all along.  We’ve been battling a brake issue with this car since we first rolled it out of the shop this year, so we want to get that resolved.”

The car was brand new from chassis to engine earlier this year and has shown promise in limited action, but the team has been working to resolve a brake issue on the car.  They have replaced the master brake cylinder, calipers, and other components, with no luck thus far. 

“People wonder how it can so long to resolve an issue like we’re having with the brakes.  There’s a lot of trial and error involved.  These systems are expensive, so you can’t just toss them aside and buy a new one.  You can come up with ideas and make changes in the shop, but troubleshooting really only happens when you are on the track.  If you figure three laps for hot laps, a couple laps for qualifying, ten more for a heat, and a 25-lap feature, our max for a night is about 40 laps…and those are almost all competitive laps.  Something is at stake every time we are trying to figure out the issue,” Ross explained.

Ross turned in a decent performance at Bridgeport, but was still dealing with some brake issues throughout the night.  He qualified 11th overall, finished 4th in his heat, and started 12th in the A-main.  A top-ten finish was certainly within reach.

The brake issue worked against Ross at the start of the A-main, and he fell to 15th in traffic.  Before he could rebound and regain the spots, the rains came and stopped the race after just ten laps.

CAN’T CATCH A ‘BRAKE’

To add to their challenges, upon returning to their shop and performing maintenance on the car to prepare for the coming weekend at Williams Grove, the team discovered a broken valve spring in the engine.  Likely another reason for the slow start in Bridgeport’s finale.

Fortunately, the engine builder was able to make the repairs quickly.  Ross and his team had the powerplant back in the car Thursday night, less than twenty-four hours before the National Open kicked off.

While that was good news, Ross was still fighting brake issues.  The team went over the entire system again and made some changes in hopes of finally eliminating the issue.

Friday night at Williams Grove, Ross timed 9th in his flight and started 5th in his heat.  The top five finishers would transfer directly to the A-main; however, the brake issue hindered Ross, and he slipped to an 8th-place finish.

Ross started on the pole of the B-main and only needed to maintain a top-four spot to advance to the feature, but the struggles continued.  He faded to a 6th-place finish.

“After the heat race, we went back to work on the brakes, but unfortunately, what we did made it worse.  I basically had no brakes at all in the B-main.  It may sound odd, but you can’t get around this place fast without brakes,” Ross explained.

“I knew the car was good, though.  It has a lot of speed in it.  I told my team if we got the brakes figured out, this thing (the white car) was going to be really, really good.”

UNEXPECTED FAVOR

“Leaving the track Friday night, Tyler Esh stopped me.  He recognized that we were having brake issues, so he told me he was going home and taking his Smith Titanium system off of his car to bring to our shop Saturday morning for us to put on our car,” Ross shared.

“I told him I appreciated that a ton.  We had tried everything and just couldn’t figure out the issue with our system.”

The brake system change was completed Saturday, along with the usual maintenance and race day prep, then it was back on the road to Williams Grove once again.

The loaned brake system did the trick.

Ross timed 5th quickest in a stacked flight that included names like Gravel, Kofoid, Dewease, Macedo, Wagaman, Dietrich, Rahmer, Dietz, Scelzi, Pursley, Peck, and more.  He went on to transfer through his heat race and earn the 13th starting spot in the National Open main event.

With 56 quality race teams on hand Saturday, it was no small accomplishment just to make the show, but he held his ground and brought the Bush Auto Group, Fastrak Express Inc., Stateline Truck and Trailer, Stoltzfus Farm Service No.5 home 13th at the end of the 40-lap event.

“Saturday was huge for us.  We haven’t been great at Williams Grove this year.  We put it in the show and had a shot at a top ten finish against this field.  I’m feeling pretty good about what our team accomplished,” a very happy Ross said.

“With the brake issues resolved, I was kinda learning the car all over again in the heat.  Obviously, it has had speed all along, but I can drive it differently with brakes, so we had to make some adjustments after the heat.” 

“I can’t thank Tyler Esh enough for loaning us his Smith Titanium brake system.  It solved our problem and gave us a chance tonight.”

“Rick Ciarrocchi bought this new motor for us this year, specifically because he had a goal of making the National Open.  I’m proud that we checked off that goal for him.”

It was especially satisfying for Ross and his team, not only because of overcoming the brake issue, but because they have been through so much other adversity in 2025 as well.

The team struggled early in the season and made the decision to change shocks mid-season.  They have also had multiple truck issues, making it a challenge to find a way to get to the track at times.

“Everything combined to put a lot of pressure on me and the entire team.  Moral has been down.  Honestly, it was affecting the team to the point we weren’t sure what we were going to do in 2026,” Ross admitted.

“When we thank all the people who support us, it’s not just words.  We are talking about people like Tyler (Esh), Rick (Ciarrocchi), and all the other people who contribute to our program.  If they don’t do what they do for us, we literally would not be here.”

“Saturday night took a huge weight off everyone’s shoulders.  I can’t tell you how much that run meant to all of us.”

One race really can make all the difference.

Fans can follow Ross Racing on Facebook for the latest schedule updates and other news.

RECENT RESULTS: (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  September 27, 2025 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park, Swedesboro, NJ
    • Event:  High Limit Racing
    • Results:  Qualifying 11th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 15th (12)

  • Date/Location:  October 3, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA

    • Event:  National Open Prelim / World of Outlaws
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 9th, Heat 8th (5), B-main 6th (1)

  • Date/Location:  October 4, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

    • Event: National Open Finale / World of Outlaws
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 5th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 13th (13)

ABOUT  TYLER ROSS

Tyler started his racing career in 2002 in quarter midgets. At the age of 14, he jumped into the 600 micro scene. At the age of 18, he started his sprint car career in the 358 division and, shortly after, jumped to the 410 division. He owns (9) 358 sprint wins, (4) 360 URC feature wins, and (7) 410 sprint car feature wins, plus he earned the 2015 URC Rookie of the Year award.

Follow Tyler’s season at:  

THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS!

  • Bush Auto Group
  • Fastrak Express Inc
  • Stateline Truck and Trailer
  • Stoltzfus Farm Service
  • Kubota ™️
  • Betts Garage
  • Pats Service Station
  • V.P. Electrical Contracting
  • K&T Automotive & Towing
  • SRT Shocks
  • Don Ott Racing Engines
  • Chop Designs
  • Stevie Carr

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities with Ross Racing are available for the 2026 season!  Contact the team today at [email protected].

Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

ABOUT ADDICTED2DIRT PR & MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management specializes in enhancing race teams’ visibility through strategic PR services. A2D offers a comprehensive range of services, from handling strategic PR initiatives like press releases and social media content to providing coaching and consulting to empower teams to manage their own public relations effectively and affordably. Whether you need A2D to manage your PR or want to learn how to do it yourself, A2D is committed to helping you build a loyal fanbase and attract marketing partners! 

Visit A2DPR.com to learn more!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich “MrAddicted2Dirt” Watts is a passionate fan-turned-PR expert who helps elevate racing teams’ public relations in the dirt motorsports industry. With extensive knowledge and connections, he helps teams boost visibility, grow loyal fanbases through proven strategies, and secure marketing partnerships. Rich also offers PR coaching and consulting services, plus shares his insights as a speaker and podcast guest. 

To learn more or to contact Rich about an opportunity, visit MrA2D.com!

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How Scaling Back in 2025 Allowed Austin Berry Racing to Refocus and Regain Momentum

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Mifflin, PA – September 30, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

At the end of 2024, when Austin Berry made the decision to scale back his schedule in 2025 so he could make sure personal priorities and racing budgets all fit together and result in a better long-term situation, he did so because he felt it was a better option than shutting down the race team completely for a year.

“The advancements in this sport are nonstop.  If you don’t stay in the game, you fall behind, and it takes a long time to catch up.  We considered taking a break for a season to focus on building our house and saving some money in the racing budget.  I felt we would fall behind if we did that, so we agreed on a scaled-back schedule so that we could keep up,” Berry explained.

WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER

Skipping 2025 would have meant significant savings in tires, parts, and fuel, not to mention eliminating an engine refresh bill.  

It turned out Berry’s decision was more right than he even thought it would be.  Not only did Austin Berry Racing keep up, they gained ground.  From Berry’s perspective, which is shared by folks outside the team as well, the team improved more during their limited 2025 schedule than they had in 2023 and 2024 combined.

Berry competed in eleven super late model events in his family’s Tuscarora Restoration, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, Dye It Rite, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels No.86, and six limited late model events during the 2025 season, the latter in the seat of the Bobby Dunn Racing No.34D.

“Racing in two different divisions at several different tracks, and getting a lot of laps at some places I didn’t have a lot of laps at before, like Bedford, made me a lot better behind the wheel,” Berry shared.

“I got a lot better at reacting to the car instead of basically memorizing how I thought I should drive the car at a particular track.  I learned to do different things in the seat and race the car, not the track.”

What Berry learned behind the wheel had a positive ripple effect in the pits, too, as he was able to give better feedback to his team to help make setup decisions.

Berry’s improvements were noticeable statistically.  He qualified much better against the clock than in recent years, and he scored three top ten finishes in his last six super late model races.  In the limited late model, he finished 11th or better in five of his six main events.

“In the super late model, the tone for the whole night is set by qualifying, so that’s what we have been focusing a lot of our energy on,” Berry said.

“That focus, combined with a lot more laps at some tracks than we have had before, paid off.  Look at Bedford Speedway’s Labor Day 55, for example.  I have never made that race before, despite trying several times.  This year, we came to Bedford several times, got a better notebook, and made the show through our heat race.”

“Those are the kind of things you have to measure progress by.  Progress isn’t just measured by wins.  It’s a building block process to keep getting better and better.  You celebrate achievements like that because you know they show what you are doing is working.”

Berry says expanding the team’s network of resources and people to lean on, and leveraging those things more frequently than in the past, was a big part of their improvements, too.

“I talked to the guys at Rocket Chassis a lot, plus our crew chief, Josh, was communicating with our partners at Penske Shocks almost every day.  Then we would talk within the team, sharing information and ideas as well.  We had more information, but yet we actually simplified things overall, which helped keep our decisions more in line week to week.  It kept us from straying away from what we knew,” Berry explained.

On the budget front, 2025 has to be considered a win as well.  Berry’s scaled-back schedule put few enough laps on their Cornette engine that a refresh will not be needed over the coming offseason, plus the team’s fuel, tires, and parts schedules were greatly reduced as well.

DOWN THE ROAD

Berry’s primary goal for 2026 is a pretty straightforward one.

“We want to get back to being a staple at local super late model races, so people aren’t wondering if we will be there,” Berry said.

“My wife and I had put off building our home for a few years, but this year we tackled that project, and it’s almost finished.  With that done, I will be able to go into next season with a clearer mind,” Berry said.

Not only that, but he’ll go into next season with a brand new, larger race shop, too.  The new shop, which is attached to the new house, was a part of that construction project.  The race shop will be the last part of the build to be completed, but the team will race out of that shop in 2026. 

Even though the on-track portion of the 2025 racing season is over for Berry, he never loses focus on taking care of his marketing partners.  The promotions continue, and attention to those relationships requires effort year-round.

Austin Berry Racing is also interested in working with new partners who are interested in having the team represent their business and promote their products and/or services during the 2026 season.

Berry also noted the team is looking to increase its equipment depth for 2026.  The goal is to have two rolling cars ready by summer.

“With what we saved on a motor refresh, and hopefully if we have a good 2026 kickoff fundraiser party, we will have enough to pick up a new chassis and make that our primary car,” Berry shared.

The team’s current Rocket XR1 would become a backup car.  

Beyond 2026, the team would like to add a second powerplant, which could be another super motor, or they might choose to add a crate motor to use in the second car.

“What our second motor might be will be something we decide down the road.  A crate motor would give us more opportunities to race, but having a backup for our super would be valuable too, of course,” Berry added.

Berry would like to do more traveling in the coming year or two.  The team upgraded their toter situation after the 2024 season as step one toward that goal.  They did so by selling the truck they had been using for many years and acquiring a larger pre-owned one.  

Another upgrade that would be key to traveling more is a larger trailer, which is something Berry hopes the team can acquire within three years.

“I would really like to venture out to some races outside our region.  There are some good-paying races that would make it justifiable for us to travel, plus I just have some races on my bucket list that I want to check off before I hang up my helmet.  Not that I’m planning on going anywhere soon, but you never know how long anything will last, so I want to work toward getting to some of these races in the next few years,” Berry commented.

PARTY TIME

The fan-favorite Austin Berry Racing season kickoff party will return for 2026.  It will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026.  Tickets are on sale now, and fans can contact the team through social media for advance ticket purchases.  Those in attendance are treated to a great meal, raffles, and games throughout the evening, plus music and dancing after dinner.

The team held very popular and successful parties in 2023 and 2024 with nearly 300 people attending each year.  The team opted to skip the party in 2025.

“We were forced to sit out the entire second half of 2024 after an engine failure, and I just didn’t feel right having the party last year after our fans had been so generous at the 2024 kickoff, then we ended up not being able to race as much as we had planned,” Berry explained.

“We sure have had a lot of people ask about it, though, so we are looking forward to hanging out with everyone and having a good time again in January!”

Fans can keep up with Austin Berry Racing’s news, schedule, and more at the team’s website, AustinBerryRacing.com, built by the great folks at My Race Pass.

The Berry's new home under construction.

The new ABR race shop (right) under construction.

ABOUT  AUSTIN BERRY

Austin started racing go-karts in 2005 in PA. In 2007, he began competing in the WKA, VDKA, and other small series in the Southeastern U.S. His career evolved to Legends cars midway through the 2011 season, and in 2012, he entered a driver development program in NC. After three seasons of Legends, Austin decided to stick to his Pennsylvania home and go dirt Super Late Model racing in 2015.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • First super late model win June 2021 at Port Royal Speedway
  • 2019 & 2021 Most Improved Super Late Model Driver at Port Royal
  • 2016 Selinsgrove Speedway Super Late Model Rookie of the Year

FOLLOW AUSTIN’S SEASON:

 

THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS!

  • Tuscarora Restoration
  • Juniata Veterinary Clinic
  • Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter
  • Dye It Rite
  • SRI Performance / Stock Car Steel & Aluminum
  • VP Racing Fuels
  • Nathan Berry Beef Farm
  • SpeedWrapz & SW Sportswear
  • Carquest of State College
  • Fragola Performance Systems
  • Addicted2DirtPR.com
  • GO Lithium
  • Peterson Fluid Systems
  • Quick Car
  • Valvoline Pro-V Racing
  • Sweet Manufacturing
  • Victory Fuel
  • Swift Springs
  • Strange Oval
  • DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.
  • Quarter Master
  • Hoosier Mid-Atlantic
  • Rocket XR1 Chassis
  • Cornett Racing Engines
  • Barron’s Racing engines
  • JDS Racing/Penske Racing Shocks

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities with Austin Berry Racing are available for the 2026 season!  Email us at [email protected].

ABOUT ADDICTED2DIRT PR & MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management specializes in enhancing race teams’ visibility through strategic PR services. A2D offers a comprehensive range of services, from handling strategic PR initiatives like press releases and social media content to providing coaching and consulting to empower teams to manage their own public relations effectively and affordably. Whether you need A2D to manage your PR or want to learn how to do it yourself, A2D is committed to helping you build a loyal fanbase and attract marketing partners! 

Visit A2DPR.com to learn more!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich “MrAddicted2Dirt” Watts is a passionate fan-turned-PR expert who helps elevate racing teams’ public relations in the dirt motorsports industry. With extensive knowledge and connections, he helps teams boost visibility, grow loyal fanbases through proven strategies, and secure marketing partnerships. Rich also offers PR coaching and consulting services, plus shares his insights as a speaker and podcast guest. 

To learn more or to contact Rich about an opportunity, visit MrA2D.com!

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J Fuels and NinetyFive Motorsports to Honor Fallen Northern York County Officers at National Open

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York, PA – September 27, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

J Fuels, in collaboration with NinetyFive Motorsports, is announcing a tribute in memory of fallen officers Detective Mark Baker, Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty on September 17, 2025, in York County, Pennsylvania.  All three men were members of the Northern York County Regional Police Department.

Two other officers were wounded during the incident and are recovering from their injuries.  One of the two officers wounded in the September 17, 2025, ambush in York County, PA, was a detective from the Northern York County Regional Police Department. The other was Lieutenant David Godfrey, a deputy with the York County Sheriff’s Office. The two wounded officers, along with three detectives who were killed, were shot while serving a warrant in North Codorus Township.

J Fuels and NinetyFive Motorsports will feature a commemorative wing on the team’s No.95 sprint car during the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway on October 3rd and 4th, 2025.  The right side wing panel will carry the emblem of the Northern York County Regional Police Department.  The left side wing panel will carry the logo of the York County Sheriff’s Office.

“Sadly, our community has been affected by another tragedy,” Jimmy O’Brien, owner of J Fuels, shared, referring to the most recent incident in addition to the loss of Patrolman Andrew Duarte earlier this year in an active shooter incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, PA, on February 22, 2025.

“My wife and I are community-minded people, and that’s how we run our business as well.  We are a part of this community, and we sincerely feel compelled to help in times of need.  Similar to how we did our best to help when Patrolman Duarte was taken from us too soon, we want to partner with NinetyFive Motorsports to pay tribute to these men who served our community.  

O’Brien’s goal is to use the race team to raise funds to donate to the Northern York County Regional Police Department.  The funds raised will go to the “Honor Their Service” portal, which supports the families of the three fallen officers and both injured officers affected by this tragedy.

J Fuels and NinetyFive Motorsports will offer chances to win the tribute wing panels from the team’s race car in exchange for donations.

“I am sincerely grateful to everyone who is helping us with this tribute to honor these men,” O’Brien shared.

“I want to thank Brewer Home Improvements, Addicted2Dirt PR, and SpeedComm for jumping in to help.” 

A donation of $5 is required for one chance, or five chances can be earned for a $20 donation.  All donations will go to the Northern York County Regional Police Department’s “Honor Their Service” portal.   Donations for chances at the wing panels will be collected through October 11, 2025.

Two winners will be chosen on October 12th.  The first winner selected will get their choice between the two wing panels.  The second winner will receive the remaining wing panel.

The wing panels can be delivered to the winners within a 1-hour radius of York, PA, at no additional cost. Given that the wing will be used during races, its condition isn’t guaranteed.

To donate and get chances to win a wing panel, fans should visit the NinetyFive Motorsports merchandise trailer in the infield at Williams Grove Speedway during the National Open event on October 3rd and 4th.  Jimmy and Jessica O’Brien of J Fuels will be at the team’s merchandise trailer both nights to assist fans.

In addition to the in-person option at the merchandise trailer, those interested in donating to the cause for a chance to win one of the two tribute wing panels can do so via any of the following methods.  Name and phone number must be provided via all methods.

  • Cash: To J Fuels representatives
  • Check: Payable to J Fuels, mailed to PO Box 405, York New Salem, PA 17371 
  • Venmo: J Fuels for a Cause (include your name & phone number in the “What’s This For?” section)

A QR code is available to make it easy for fans to use the J Fuels for a Cause Venmo option.  The scannable code will be available at the NinetyFive Motorsports merchandise trailer.

Please join J Fuels, NinetyFive Motorsports, and the racing community in celebrating the life and legacy of these officers and in supporting their families through this heartfelt tribute.

Follow the J Fuels Facebook page for updates on the fundraiser.  For more information, please contact:  Jimmy O’Brien Jr. & Jess O’Brien at 717-793-7659.

ABOUT J FUELS

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Founded in 2015 by Jimmy O’Brien Jr. and JR Facciola, J Fuels has quickly become South Central Pennsylvania’s best choice for propane. With an expansion in 2016, we now also provide home heating oil and off-road diesel to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers.

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ABOUT  NINETYFIVE MOTORSPORTS

NinetyFive Motorsports is a winged 410 sprint car team based in Central Pennsylvania.  The team’s cars are driven by Kody Hartlaub and backed by marketing partners Brewer Home Improvements, J Fuels, Bigham Appraisal, Moose Blocks, Griffith Plumbing Services, and T&N Solutions.

Visit the team’s online home www.KodyHartlaub.com to learn more, or visit them at Facebook.com/KodyHartlaubRacing

ABOUT ADDICTED2DIRT PR & MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management specializes in enhancing race teams’ visibility through strategic PR services. A2D offers a comprehensive range of services, from handling strategic PR initiatives like press releases and social media content to providing coaching and consulting to empower teams to manage their own public relations effectively and affordably. Whether you need A2D to manage your PR or want to learn how to do it yourself, A2D is committed to helping you build a loyal fanbase and attract marketing partners! 

Visit A2DPR.com to learn more!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich “MrAddicted2Dirt” Watts is a passionate fan-turned-PR expert who helps elevate racing teams’ public relations in the dirt motorsports industry. With extensive knowledge and connections, he helps teams boost visibility, grow loyal fanbases through proven strategies, and secure marketing partnerships. Rich also offers PR coaching and consulting services, plus shares his insights as a speaker and podcast guest. 

To learn more or to contact Rich about an opportunity, visit MrA2D.com!

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Steadying the Ship: Kody Hartlaub Closing in on Being Consistent Contender

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East Berlin, PA – September 26, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

Kody Hartlaub felt like his second career 410 sprint car win was within reach last Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway.

He had good reason to feel that way.  He timed 5th quickest overall, then led every lap in his heat race, winning by over 2.3 seconds, to earn the pole for the A-main.

Hartlaub led 19 laps, but unfortunately, bad luck intervened.

“That one stings.  A bolt came out of the brake pedal on lap 2, and I had no brakes. I feel so bad for my guys and my sponsors. I feel we had that one,” a disappointed Hartlaub explained.

“I was able to hang on to the top spot for most of the race, but the lack of brakes became extremely challenging. I tried my hardest to race the car to maintain as much speed as possible, but unfortunately, we dropped a few spots and ended up 5th.”

LEARNING FROM CHALLENGES

Coming off his first career 410 sprint car win six weeks ago, Hartlaub was feeling good about his team’s growth and progression through the 2025 season. 

Hartlaub was inching closer to that moment for several races.  The Williams Grove victory gave the East Berlin (PA) driver an average finishing position of 6.75 over a four-race stretch, a significant improvement over his average finish of 16th in the four races before that stretch.

With the Central Pennsylvania season heading into the home stretch, this was the timely momentum Harlaub, team owner Pat Brewer, and the entire NinetyFive Motorsports team needed.

The showing this past Friday certainly proves Hartlaub’s win in August was not a fluke, and it also shows the team can work through challenges and find their rhythm again.

The weekend after that August 15th win, Hartlaub kept the momentum going with two more top ten finishes at Williams Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn Memorial and Lincoln Speedway’s Kramer Klash.  However, the final weekend of August brought challenges and frustrating nights for Hartlaub and his team, who finished outside the top ten twice and failed to make the starting field once.

Hartlaub, Brewer, and the NinetyFive Motorsports team are well aware you can’t rest on your laurels in sprint car racing.  What works today may not work tomorrow.  It is a constant battle to find the combination needed to be competitive every time a team unloads.

“Some of the things we tried Labor Day weekend didn’t work like we had hoped, but that’s what you have to do in this sport.  You have to constantly work to get better, but sometimes you learn the most from the things that don’t work,” Hartlaub explained.

“We took a week off at the beginning of September, and we worked on the changes we felt we needed to make to get our speed back.  It felt good to see that pay off by getting back in the top ten at Williams Grove.”

Hartlaub was referring to the team’s effort back on September 12th, where he recorded a runner-up finish in his heat race and a 6th-place finish in the feature.

The following night at Lincoln Speedway, Hartlaub struggled, dropping out of the main event at the halfway point due to an ill-handling racecar, once again proving that what worked yesterday may not work today.  The team went back to work that week to get ready for Williams Grove, and we now know they bounced back strong and nearly captured another win.

It’s an ongoing battle for every team in sprint car racing, a roller-coaster ride if you will, but when a team overcomes those challenges and achieves success, there’s nothing quite like that feeling of satisfaction.  It’s only a matter of time until Hartlaub feels that again.

UP NEXT

Hartlaub and the NinetyFive Motorsports team will return to Williams Grove Speedway Friday night for the final tuneup before the National Open.  Saturday night, they will venture to Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, NJ, to take on the High Limit Racing series on the high-banked 4-tenths mile oval.

RECENT RESULTS

ABOUT  KODY HARTLAUB

Kody started racing go-karts in 2005. Over five seasons he won championships at Hunterstown and Shippensburg, and finished 2nd in the PA State series. Following the 2009 season, he moved up to race 600 micro sprints on a limited basis, but then spent a few years away from the sport. In late 2015 Kody tested in a 358 sprint car and started a partial schedule in 2016. In 2018, he raced the majority of the season but then sat out again in 2019. He returned to 358 sprints in 2020 on a very limited schedule, then in 2021 he was able to complete his first full season at Lincoln Speedway.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 410 Sprint car rookie of the year at Williams grove and lincoln speedways
  • 2023 Lincoln Speedway 358 Sprint car champion, including 3 victories
  • 2022 358 sprint car Rookie of the Year at Williams Grove Speedway
  • 2022: 2nd in Lincoln Speedway & SUMMER SERIES 358 sprint car points
  • 2022: 5th in Williams Grove Speedway 358 sprint car points
  • 2021: first career 358 sprint car victory (Lincoln Speedway)

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Kody Hartlaub [95] leads Freddie Rahmer [51] into turn 3 at Williams Grove Speedway during the Kevin Gobrecht Challenge (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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Lattomus Taking One Step Back To Take Two Forward

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York Haven, PA – September 24, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:   Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx Photography

Preston Lattomus and the Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, E-Z GO, Betts Garage No.91 team were building steady momentum as August came to a close.  The young Lewes, Delaware driver was learning and adapting, producing better results and glimpses of the team’s potential.

Since then, over the past three weeks, they have struggled to achieve the same results, although the learning and adapting certainly continue.

There’s often more to changes in a race team’s performance than meets the eye. An improvement or a decline can stem from a lot of different factors. Luck of the draw when you qualify, track conditions, setup choices, decisions behind the wheel…there are a lot of factors any given night.  Equipment differences are also part of that equation.

There is a lot to learn for a rookie 410 sprint car driver.  Handling the horsepower, making split-second decisions behind the wheel, providing feedback to the crew without much experience to base it on, and dealing with the elevated level of competition are just the beginning.  

Add equipment differences to that equation, and it gets even more complex and challenging for any driver, let alone a rookie.  These aren’t excuses; they are the real challenges of the sport of sprint car racing.

While fans may not see the difference from their seat, since the beginning of the season, the 91 team has been racing two different cars on a rotating schedule.  This not only builds depth to their program, but it also prevents a single motor from being ‘lapped out’ and in need of a refresh too quickly.

There are very few subtle differences between the cars, but the differences are enough that identical setups and driving styles aren’t guaranteed to produce the same performance. 

“We had a very good stretch in what we call the NJ car, and I started to get used to and like the motor we have in that car,” Lattomus shared.  

“The past few weeks, we have been racing what we call our PA car, which has a slightly different motor in it.  The guys and I have been working hard to adjust and give that car what it wants to be fast.”

In simplest terms, differences between engines can affect where peak horsepower is reached during a lap.  That can affect corner exit and/or corner entry speed, which then necessitate different chassis setups and/or driving styles to achieve equivalent lap times as another combination.

“Right now we are definitely in a slump, but we are taking one step back to make two steps forward,” Lattomus commented.

“We have been able to work together and start to show improvement over the last couple of races with this car.  Our results may not show it, but as each night progresses, we improve.”

There is no better opportunity for a driver and team to learn than when they are facing challenges.  

“My feedback and communication within the team has definitely been a big thing recently in trying to become better all around when we are struggling like this,” Lattmus explained.

“With only a handful of races left, we will have limited chances to show how much we have improved as a team, but we are heading in the right direction for sure.”

Lattomus will return to Williams Grove Speedway this Friday, then will take on the High Limit Racing series at Bridgeport Motorsports Park on Saturday.

The race at Bridgeport Motorsports Park, which is located in Swedesboro, NJ, is a big one for Lattomus, not only because the touring professional series is coming to town but because he has family and friends right across the Delaware River bridge from the event, giving them a great opportunity to see the young Delaware driver compete in person.

The following weekend, Lattomus will compete twice with the World of Outlaws, first at New Egypt Speedway in NJ, then at Lincoln Speedway in PA.

RECENT RESULTS (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  August 30, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 13th, Heat 5th (7), A-main 15th (18)
  • Date/Location:  August 31, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Results: Qualifying 23rd, Heat 7th (8), B-main 4th (4), A-main 21st (23)
  • Date/Location:  September 12, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Results:  Qualifying 16th, Heat 9th (6), A-main 20th (24)
  • Date/Location:  September 13, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Results:  Qualifying 8th, Heat 5th (3), A-main 18th (19)
  • Date/Location:  September 19, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Results:  Qualifying 22nd, Heat 8th (8), A-main 24th (22)
  • Date/Location:  September 20, 2025 / BAPS Motor Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 8th, Heat 8th (8), A-main 16th (22)

Fans can keep up with Preston’s schedule, news, and all the latest information at PrestonLattomus.com.

photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

ABOUT  PRESTON LATTOMUS

Preston Lattomus is an 18-year-old sprint car driver from Lewes, Delaware. He has rapidly emerged as a promising talent in the racing scene. He began his journey with quarter midgets, securing four USAC National Championships, and transitioned into micro sprints with multiple wins in Pennsylvania. In 2023, Preston made a swift and successful move to the 358 sprint cars, quickly adapting to the challenges and capturing three wins in 2024. Looking forward to 2025, he will compete in the 410 sprint car division at the wheel of the Capitol Custom Trailers and Coaches’ 91.

Follow Preston’s season at:  PrestonLattomus.com 

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Tyler Ross Employing Calculated Risks To Accelerate Success and Team Growth

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Abbottstown, PA – September 23, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

Tyler Ross knows very well that for a sprint car team to be successful, they can never stand still.  A team can never assume that what worked yesterday will work tomorrow.  

The Lincoln University, PA driver closed out August with positive momentum in his Bush Auto Group, Fastrak Express Inc., Stateline Truck and Trailer, Stoltzfus Farm Service/Kubota ™️, Betts Garage No.5 program, but when the team returned in mid-September, they were prepared to implement changes to keep their program moving forward.

SHOCKING 

At Lincoln Speedway’s Weldon Sterner Memorial, Ross rolled out a new shock package.

While there is always a learning curve for any equipment change, this one was certainly good right out of the box.  Ross logged the 6th quickest lap in Flight 2 qualifying and a runner-up finish in his heat race.

Ross started 12th in the A-main and was looking to move forward as he has done so often this season; however, a close encounter with another competitor on the start dropped him back a few positions.  He was never able to fully recover the track position and came home 14th.

“We weren’t as bad as the finish looks,” a positive Ross said.  “I got chopped on the start, and that cost me a few spots.  Everyone is so close, so starts are really important.  When you lose momentum like that, it’s just hard to make up those positions.”

BLACK AND WHITE

The following weekend, Ross unloaded his white-bodied car, a chassis and engine combination better suited for the demands of Williams Grove’s long straightaways.  The car was brand new for 2025 and had only logged a few races earlier this summer.

Ross’s night got rolling with another solid qualifying effort, 6th overall.  He backed it up with another 2nd-place run in his heat race, putting him 9th on the grid for the 25-lap feature.  He moved forward early in the A-main and held the 8th spot at the halfway mark.  In the closing laps, he slipped outside the top ten briefly but was able to battle back to secure a top-ten finish.

“We’re still battling brake issues with this car, so I’ll take 10th.  Anxious to see what we can do with this car when we can get past that issue,” Ross shared.

“We are planning to run this car with High Limit at Bridgeport this weekend, as well as here at the National Open.”

Ross closed out this past weekend with a stop at BAPS Motor Speedway for the Kevin Gobrecht Classic.  This time, he was strapped into his black-bodied No.5. 

The night got off to a rough start with a poor qualifying lap, putting Ross deep in the starting lineup for his heat race.  An 8th-place finish in that qualifying race translated to starting 20th in the A-main.

Ross saved his best for last.  He charged from his 10th-row starting spot to finish 12th and earn the Hard Charger Award for the event.

“We knew changing our shock program was going to be a learning curve, but we still felt the need to make a change to try to be a bit better,” Ross explained.

“It might not have been the ideal time to do it this late in the season with a lot of big races happening,  but I’m confident we will figure it out. It’s only been a few races with them, and there are things we have done well and not so well. We just have to keep digging.”

Fans can follow Ross Racing on Facebook for the latest schedule updates and other news.

RECENT RESULTS: (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  September 12, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Event:  Billy Kimmel Memorial
    • Results:  Qualifying 14th, Heat 7th (5), A-main 17th (20)

  • Date/Location:  September 13, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

    • Event:  Weldon Sterner Memorial
    • Results:  Flight 2 Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 14th (12)

  • Date/Location:  September 19, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

    • Event: Kevin Gobrecht Challenge
    • Results:  Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (1), A-main 10th (9)

  • Date/Location:  September 20, 2025 / BAPS Motor Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

    • Event:  Kevin Gobrecht Classic
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 9th, Heat 8th (9), A-main 12th (20)

ABOUT  TYLER ROSS

Tyler started his racing career in 2002 in quarter midgets. At the age of 14, he jumped into the 600 micro scene. At the age of 18, he started his sprint car career in the 358 division and, shortly after, jumped to the 410 division. He owns (9) 358 sprint wins, (4) 360 URC feature wins, and (7) 410 sprint car feature wins, plus he earned the 2015 URC Rookie of the Year award.

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  • K&T Automotive & Towing
  • SRT Shocks
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  • Chop Designs
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Tyler Ross in his white No.5 at Williams Grove last Friday night 9/19/25 (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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Big Swing Leads to Answers, Continued Consistency, and Optimism for Ross

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Abbottstown, PA – September 3, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

After an average weekend in the middle of August, Tyler Ross rebounded at the Kramer Klash on August 23rd to log his fourth top-five finish in six races.

Tyler and the Ross Racing team were hopeful that it would give them the momentum they needed heading into Lincoln Speedway’s two-day Labor Day Duel event over the holiday weekend.

BACK ON TRACK

Ross executed a nearly perfect night at the Kramer Klash, qualifying the Bush Auto Group, Fastrak Express Inc., Stateline Truck and Trailer, Stoltzfus Farm Service/Kubota ™️, Betts Garage No.5 near the top of his group, taking the win in his heat race, then wrapping up the night with a podium finish.

Sure, he was aiming for two spots better, but getting back to finishing inside the top five for the fourth time in three weeks provided a much-needed reassurance to him and his team that they were indeed on the right track heading into the Labor Day Duel.

At Saturday’s Labor Day Duel preliminary, Ross turned a decent qualifying run into a runner-up finish in his heat race to earn a top-ten starting spot in the night’s main event.

Early in the A-main, Ross was forced to take evasive action to miss another car that got into the fence.  The situation cost him a handful of spots, dropping him to 14th.  He was able to fight back to an 11th-place finish by the checkered flag.

“We have been looking for that little bit extra in the car, and we just went the wrong way Saturday night.  We felt like we were okay with the change early in the night, so we stuck to it for the feature, but we missed it.  Being off that little bit made it hard to get the positions back and recover from the early setback.  If we hadn’t lost those spots early, I believe we were capable of another top-five run,” Ross explained.

STICK WITH IT

Ross’s qualifying laps at Sunday’s finale put him in a bit of an early hole when he and the team struggled to find what they needed to get a bite on the unusually slick and tricky surface.

“We weren’t good enough to capitalize on the track going away as fast as it did (in qualifying). We were still off a little in the heat, but we took a big swing for the B-main and feature,” Ross said.

The changes worked.  Ross took the win in the B-main, then charged from 20th to 13th in the A-main to salvage a decent night for his team.

“The adjustments we made before the B-main were what we needed for the heat, so we were too late in that sense, but I was happy to rebound like we did on a track like that,” Ross shared.

“We stuck with our changes even after the rework, knowing the track would end up back to the way it was.  The adjustments we made were what I was looking for, and I feel like we could have run up front if we were able to start up front. Sometimes you have to try things to be better. But sometimes you miss it.  I know 13th doesn’t sound great, but from where the night started to where we finished, I’m looking forward to the next race.”

Ross will take this weekend off, then plans to return to Lincoln Speedway on September 13th for the Weldon Sterner Memorial.

APPRECIATION

“The team and I would like to give a special shout-out to Tim Eldreth and Eldreth Environmental for allowing our team to borrow his truck the past few races while ours is out of service.  We truly appreciate it,” Ross said.

“I can’t thank all of our partners and supporters enough.  We mean it when we say we couldn’t do this without them.  Please tell all our partners listed at the bottom of this release that you appreciate them being involved in racing.  Give them your business anytime you are able.”

“I want to thank Bush Auto Group, Fastrak Express Inc., Stateline Truck and Trailer, Stoltzfus Farm Service/Kubota ™️, Betts Garage, and all of our product partners who keep us going.”

Fans can follow Ross Racing on Facebook for the latest schedule updates and other news.

RECENT RESULTS: (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  August 23, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Event:  Kramer Klash
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 3rd (3)

  • Date/Location:  August 30, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

    • Event:  Labor Day Duel Prelim
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 7th, Heat 2nd (3), A-main 11th (9)

  • Date/Location:  August 31, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

    • Event:  Labor Day Duel Finale
    • Results:  Qualifying 19th, Heat 8th (7), B-main 1st (1), A-main 13th (20)

ABOUT  TYLER ROSS

Tyler started his racing career in 2002 in quarter midgets. At the age of 14, he jumped into the 600 micro scene. At the age of 18, he started his sprint car career in the 358 division and, shortly after, jumped to the 410 division. He owns (9) 358 sprint wins, (4) 360 URC feature wins, and (7) 410 sprint car feature wins, plus he earned the 2015 URC Rookie of the Year award.

Follow Tyler’s season at:  

THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS!

  • Bush Auto Group
  • Fastrak Express Inc
  • Stateline Truck and Trailer
  • Stoltzfus Farm Service
  • Kubota ™️
  • Betts Garage
  • Pats Service Station
  • V.P. Electrical Contracting
  • K&T Automotive & Towing
  • SRT Shocks
  • Don Ott Racing Engines
  • Chop Designs
  • Stevie Carr

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities with Ross Racing are available for the 2026 season!  Contact the team today at [email protected].

Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

ABOUT ADDICTED2DIRT PR & MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management specializes in enhancing race teams’ visibility through strategic PR services. A2D offers a comprehensive range of services, from handling strategic PR initiatives like press releases and social media content to providing coaching and consulting to empower teams to manage their own public relations effectively and affordably. Whether you need A2D to manage your PR or want to learn how to do it yourself, A2D is committed to helping you build a loyal fanbase and attract marketing partners! 

Visit A2DPR.com to learn more!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich “MrAddicted2Dirt” Watts is a passionate fan-turned-PR expert who helps elevate racing teams’ public relations in the dirt motorsports industry. With extensive knowledge and connections, he helps teams boost visibility, grow loyal fanbases through proven strategies, and secure marketing partnerships. Rich also offers PR coaching and consulting services, plus shares his insights as a speaker and podcast guest. 

To learn more or to contact Rich about an opportunity, visit MrA2D.com!

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Upward Trajectory: Lattomus Picks up First Heat Race Win, Two More Top Tens

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Abbottstown, PA – August 28, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:   Derick Kriner Photography

Preston Lattomus and the Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, E-Z GO, Betts Garage No.91 team have worked hard all season together to get the 410 sprint car rookie as much experience as possible.  They have raced a lot, taken their lumps, had their moments of success, and learned along the way.

It is beginning to pay off.

Recent results clearly demonstrate progress by the Lewes, Delaware driver and his team, led by Kyle Reinhardt and Scott McClaren, who both have many years of experience to share with the young Lattomus.

After opening August at Knoxville Raceway’s 360 Nationals in Iowa, Lattomus returned to Central Pennsylvania 410 sprint car competition at Lincoln Speedway, where he has more laps under his belt than anywhere this season.

Lattomus qualified 4th quickest overall and transferred through his heat to lock into the main event, in which he brought home a respectable 13th-place finish.

The following week at Williams Grove Speedway, Lattomus scored his career-first top-ten at the legendary oval, steadily working his way forward from his 14th starting spot over the course of the 25-lap event to earn the achievement.

“I think improving our finishing results at Williams Grove really shows the progress we have been making, especially given how tough that place is and that we have fewer laps there this year than we do at Lincoln (Speedway). The results are now showing how we are making speed all night long.  We are putting the whole night together,” Lattomus said.

One week later, Lattomus returned to ‘The Grove’, qualified 4th overall, locked into the feature, and logged a 14th-place finish.  No, it didn’t make headlines, but the consistent run was another indicator of the solid foundation the team has managed to build.

The second night of the team’s two-race weekend took Lattomus back to Lincoln Speedway, where he qualified 4th in his group to earn the pole for his heat race.  He did not waste the opportunity, leading every lap and holding off Kyle Moody to win by 0.734 seconds.

The heat race victory, the first of his young 410 sprint car career, put Lattomus on the outside of row two to start the 35-lap A-main.  He raced inside the top ten throughout the event, bringing home an 8th-place finish.

It was Lattomus’s third top ten finish at the Abbottstown, Pennsylvania oval and fourth overall of the season.  

“I’d say the biggest contribution to our better runs is my qualifying efforts. It’s been my biggest struggle this far into the season, and now it is turning around and we are seeing the better results. Aside from the qualifying, I feel that i’ve been running my best laps in general at every track,” Lattomus shared. 

“Kyle (Reinhardt) has been great to work with.  He has helped me learn every time I hit the track.  The communication between us is effective because he is able to use his experience driving and working on these cars to translate what I explain about what I feel in the car.  He knows the right adjustments to make when we need them, when to leave the car alone and let the track come to us, and when to help me adjust my approach to get the most out of the car.”

The recent four-race stretch was the best of Lattomus’s rookie season, producing the most consistent results.  With numerous big races on the horizon as the 2025 season heads into the homestretch, it’s a good time for his confidence to be on the upswing.

 

RECENT RESULTS (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  August 9, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Results:  Qualifying 4th, Heat 5th (2), A-main 13th (13)
  • Date/Location:  August 15, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 5th, Heat 5th (5), A-main 10th (14)
  • Date/Location:  August 22, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Results:  Qualifying 4th, Heat 5th (1), A-main 14th (13)
  • Date/Location:  August 23, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (4)

Fans can keep up with Preston’s schedule, news, and all the latest information at PrestonLattomus.com.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

  • Aug 29 – Williams Grove Speedway, PA (410)
  • Aug 30 – Lincoln Speedway, PA (410)
  • Aug 31 – Lincoln Speedway, PA (410)

photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

ABOUT  PRESTON LATTOMUS

Preston Lattomus is an 18-year-old sprint car driver from Lewes, Delaware. He has rapidly emerged as a promising talent in the racing scene. He began his journey with quarter midgets, securing four USAC National Championships, and transitioned into micro sprints with multiple wins in Pennsylvania. In 2023, Preston made a swift and successful move to the 358 sprint cars, quickly adapting to the challenges and capturing three wins in 2024. Looking forward to 2025, he will compete in the 410 sprint car division at the wheel of the Capitol Custom Trailers and Coaches’ 91.

Follow Preston’s season at:  PrestonLattomus.com 

Facebook:   Preston Lattomus Motorsports

Instagram:  Instagram.com/prestonlattomus 

 

ABOUT CAPITOL CUSTOM TRAILERS AND COACHES

Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches is your premier dealer for Renegade, inTech, and Bravo.

We have something for any budget and any venue. Capitol has become the leader in new innovative ideas and changes to the Renegade brand. Through our own experiences as Racers and Custom and Antique car collectors, we have added many new designs to the product.

Our goal is to not only sell you the product that you want but to see you through the entire ownership experience and then be there when you want to purchase your next. For 80 years, our business success has endured by this same formula.

When you are considering all your purchase options how many others can truthfully say that and back it up with their actions? Whether you are a Circle Track racer, Drag Racer, Road Racer, Custom or Antique Car Collector, Motorcycle Rider, or a Luxury Motorcoach enthusiast, come in and visit to see for yourself what we are all about. You will not be disappointed!

View our online showroom at CapitolRenegade.com and join the Renegade Life!

 

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ABOUT BETTS GARAGE 

Discover Why Betts is the Best in Towing, Hauling, and Repair! 

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities with Preston Lattomus Motorsports are available for the 2025 season!  Contact the team today at [email protected].

ABOUT ADDICTED2DIRT PR & MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management specializes in enhancing race teams’ visibility through strategic PR services. A2D offers a comprehensive range of services, from handling strategic PR initiatives like press releases and social media content to providing coaching and consulting to empower teams to manage their own public relations effectively and affordably. Whether you need A2D to manage your PR or want to learn how to do it yourself, A2D is committed to helping you build a loyal fanbase and attract marketing partners! 

Visit A2DPR.com to learn more!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich “MrAddicted2Dirt” Watts is a passionate fan-turned-PR expert who helps elevate racing teams’ public relations in the dirt motorsports industry. With extensive knowledge and connections, he helps teams boost visibility, grow loyal fanbases through proven strategies, and secure marketing partnerships. Rich also offers PR coaching and consulting services, plus shares his insights as a speaker and podcast guest. 

To learn more or to contact Rich about an opportunity, visit MrA2D.com!

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Milestone Conquered: Hartlaub Scores Emotional First 410 Sprint Car Win

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Mechanicsburg, PA – August 21, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

Kody Hartlaub scored his first 410 sprint car win Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway.  The victory drew emotions from Hartlaub, who has worked hard to achieve his lifelong goal.

The East Berlin, PA, second-year 410 pilot led the 25-lap A-main wire-to-wire, then soaked it all in during a cool-down lap, and climbed from the cockpit to celebrate by climbing to the top of his mount to acknowledge the crowd.

After the race, the emotion of the moment and the achievement were still evident in his voice as he spoke, sharing details of not only his night but the journey that brought him to that moment.

“Racing a Sprintcar has been a dream of mine ever since I understood what racing was. I grew up in a racing family on both my mother’s and father’s sides.  From R/C cars to go-karts to micros, sprintcars were always the one division I never thought I’d be able to reach,” Hartlaub shared.

“Fast forward through multiple 358 wins, a championship, and plenty of challenges along the way—I can finally say we won a 410 sprintcar race!”

Hartlaub put it all together Friday night.  He turned in a solid time trial lap and heat race performance, then executed 25 flawless laps from his starting spot outside the front row.

Hartlaub held veteran T.J. Stutts at bay throughout the event, including a restart and lapped traffic to claim his first win at Williams Grove Speedway in any division.

“I focused on hitting my marks.  There wasn’t as much grip when I got off the top, so I had to time it right when I caught lapped cars so I could keep my rhythm and momentum.” Hartlaub explained.

“I sure wish my family were here.  My wife and daughter are at home.  I can’t wait to celebrate with them.”

“It’s impossible to list and thank everyone who has been part of this journey, but I can’t thank each of you enough.  To my parents, my wife for putting up with the racing lifestyle, my family, Pat Brewer for making sure we always have what we need, my crew—Justin, Austin, and Lane—for busting your asses every week preparing the car, my friends at the track, and especially all the sponsors who support me THANK YOU,” Hartlaub posted on social media.

“Brewer Home Improvements/Pat Brewer, J Fuels, Bigham Appraisal, Griffith Plumbing Services, Moose Blocks, T&N Solutions/Travis Lobb, Herr Electric, Smith Titanium, Thomas Wells Paving Inc, Siegel Racing 59, Pretzel Boy, Pruitt Innovation & Technologies, Don Ott Racing Engines, AL Driveline, DMI Performance, Speed Comm, Factory Emlet Powder Coating, Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management, and Hartlaub’s Furniture Inc., I sincerely appreciate and thank you all for your support.”

“This place (Williams Grove) is tough to drive.  It’s unique, and you have to get some experience to get good at it.  I want to thank John Trone for the opportunity to drive his car last season, because that gave me a lot of laps around this place.”

Following Friday’s victory, Hartlaub received congratulations in person and by phone from numerous fellow competitors, a sure sign of respect earned from accomplished veterans with names like Macri, Pittman, Zearfoss, Ross, Dietrich, and Stutts.

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Hartlaub seems to have a proven approach.  He built his 358 sprint car team in a similar fashion.  He steadily grew his resources, mixing full seasons with limited schedules as necessary, and refined his skills behind the wheel until the wins came.  That led to a championship.

Now nearing the completion of his second full season in 410 sprint cars, there are signs of parallels.  By that measure, he may even be ahead of schedule

“410 sprint car racing is such a huge step up.  The level of competition is on another level.  It’s a mind game.  Everything has to be perfect.  I have been working on my mental game, and as a team, we have been constantly working on every aspect of our program,” Hartlaub commented.

“It has always been said you have to lose a couple before you win one.  Going through that is tough.  You battle your own confidence, wondering if you really belong at this level.  It’s not about proving it to others, it’s about proving to yourself that you can do it.  That you can win at this level.”

“It is also often said you don’t really know who you are as a 410 driver until year four or five because there is so much to learn and so much experience needed to get good at it.  In our area, Troy Wagaman is a good example.  He reached those years of his career and really started to run well week in and week out.”

In his first fifteen races this season, Hartlaub didn’t record any top-five finishes; however, in his last ten races, he has three.  It’s a good time of the year to be hitting your stride, especially in Central Pennsylvania, with big races coming up in the home stretch of the season.

“Justin is figuring out what I need, and I am figuring out how to give feedback in a way that helps him.  We are really starting to click together.  As a result, we are putting full nights together,” Harlaub shared when asked about the improvement.

“It’s true that the more you race, the more you figure out and the better you get, but it’s also true that time off now and then to clear your head and rest can be just as helpful.  A good example for us is Speedweek this year.  We raced a lot.  We struggled, but we learned a lot.  After that, we took some time off.  Since we came back, we’ve definitely been better.”

So how does Hartlaub measure success in the next chapter now that he, Pat Brewer and the rest of the NinetyFive Motorsports team have checked off the box next to ‘first 410 win’?

“We don’t put numbers on things, like aiming for a certain number of wins or top-fives.  Success for us is to put ourselves in a position to compete for wins every time out and put our best effort together for full nights every time.  That’s it.  If we do that, the stats will take care of themselves,” Hartlaub said.

 

RECENT RESULTS (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  July 18, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Results:  Qualifying 3rd, Heat 1st (1), A-main 3rd (3)
  • Date/Location:  July 23, 2025 / BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 11th, Heat 9th (6), B-main 14th (?)
  • Date/Location:  August 1, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Results:  Heat 3rd (6), A-main 13th (8)
  • Date/Location:  August 9, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
    • Results:  Qualifying 7th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 10th (6)
  • Date/Location:  August 15, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Results:  Group Qualifying 3rd, Heat 2nd (3), A-main 1st (2)

ABOUT  KODY HARTLAUB

Kody started racing go-karts in 2005. Over five seasons he won championships at Hunterstown and Shippensburg, and finished 2nd in the PA State series. Following the 2009 season, he moved up to race 600 micro sprints on a limited basis, but then spent a few years away from the sport. In late 2015 Kody tested in a 358 sprint car and started a partial schedule in 2016. In 2018, he raced the majority of the season but then sat out again in 2019. He returned to 358 sprints in 2020 on a very limited schedule, then in 2021 he was able to complete his first full season at Lincoln Speedway.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 410 Sprint car rookie of the year at Williams grove and lincoln speedways
  • 2023 Lincoln Speedway 358 Sprint car champion, including 3 victories
  • 2022 358 sprint car Rookie of the Year at Williams Grove Speedway
  • 2022: 2nd in Lincoln Speedway & SUMMER SERIES 358 sprint car points
  • 2022: 5th in Williams Grove Speedway 358 sprint car points
  • 2021: first career 358 sprint car victory (Lincoln Speedway)

Follow Kody’s season:

 

THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS!

  • Brewer Home Improvements
  • J Fuels
  • Bigham Appraisal
  • Moose Blocks
  • Griffith Plumbing Services
  • T&N Solutions

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities with NinetyFive Motorsports are available for the 2025 season!  Email us at [email protected].

Kody Hartlaub goes up top to celebrate his first 410 sprint car victory (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx)

ABOUT ADDICTED2DIRT PR & MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management specializes in enhancing race teams’ visibility through strategic PR services. A2D offers a comprehensive range of services, from handling strategic PR initiatives like press releases and social media content to providing coaching and consulting to empower teams to manage their own public relations effectively and affordably. Whether you need A2D to manage your PR or want to learn how to do it yourself, A2D is committed to helping you build a loyal fanbase and attract marketing partners! 

Visit A2DPR.com to learn more!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich “MrAddicted2Dirt” Watts is a passionate fan-turned-PR expert who helps elevate racing teams’ public relations in the dirt motorsports industry. With extensive knowledge and connections, he helps teams boost visibility, grow loyal fanbases through proven strategies, and secure marketing partnerships. Rich also offers PR coaching and consulting services, plus shares his insights as a speaker and podcast guest. 

To learn more or to contact Rich about an opportunity, visit MrA2D.com!

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Berry’s Changes Producing Results, Strategy Shaping Up for Team’s Future

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Port Royal, PA – August 20, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Austin Berry has put together three top-ten finishes in his last four races.  Keep in mind, he has only entered nine races over the course of the past four months.

The past year has probably been the most unusual and unpredictable of Berry’s twenty-plus years in racing.  Circumstances have forced him to scale back and reprioritize, but they have also brought new perspective and new opportunities.  

If the Mifflin, PA driver had drawn up his master plan a year ago, none of those would have been a part of it, but he has adjusted, and it’s all working out.

THE EQUIPMENT

Berry shared some insight on the team’s first priority as they entered the 2025 season – simplifying their setup program for the Tuscarora Restoration, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, Dye It Rite, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels No.86.

“We have focused on our equipment and not over-complicating our program.  From adjustments and front-end geometry settings to shock and spring setups, we have worked hard to simplify things.  We have also relied heavily on several of our partners like Swift Springs, Rocket Chassis, and Penske Racing Shocks,” Berry shared.

“I think we have finally reached a point where the things we are working with our partners to implement are for our program and my driving style, instead of trying to make things work for us that have worked for others.” 

Berry went on to explain that the simpler setups “have reduced the number of knobs available to turn, so there are fewer ways to dial ourselves out”.  In other words, there’s less chance they can get away from their baseline.

THE DRIVER

While the team’s reduced schedule has had been beneficial in terms of freeing up time for Berry to build his house, not to mention saving equipment and reducing expenses, the reduced seat time has not worked in Berry’s favor as a driver.  He explained how he feels he is not only less sharp behind the wheel but also in the pits.

“I think racing less has held us back some.  In time trials Saturday, I messed up, and there was a night or two when Josh and I realized we didn’t make adjustments we needed to,” Berry said.

When Berry’s super late model engine experienced a failure midseason in 2024, he found himself sidelined for the balance of the year.  That situation led to opportunities to drive a modified and a limited late model at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.

At the time, Berry debated whether to take the opportunities.  He wasn’t sure there was value in it for him, but after making several starts in each car, he feels quite different looking back on it.

“I definitely think that making starts in those other divisions has helped, even though they are completely different chassis and engine combinations.  Any time you can get behind the wheel, it helps, and I’m extremely grateful to Bobby (Dunn) and his family for those opportunities!”, Berry commented.

“If anything, I think it has helped me to try and detach the driving from the setup and not try to predict what I think the car is going to do.  I tried to just go out and react to the car and drive it to the best of my ability.”

FINISHING OUT 2025

Berry originally had laid out a 2025 schedule that extended into October, but he and the team have decided they will wrap up their season with the Labor Day 55 at Bedford Speedway on August 29th and the Butch Renninger Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on August 30th.

“Reducing our schedule this season not only allowed my wife and me to get our house finished, but it also means we spent a lot less on tires, fuel, and parts.  It also means we won’t have an engine refresh bill this winter,” Berry explained.

“We’ve had a very productive season, and we feel we have more to lose by continuing into September than we have to gain.”

THE FUTURE

No engine bill over the winter will certainly help, but Berry doesn’t plan to put his program in neutral.  He has other ideas for the upcoming offseason and beyond.  Ideas that are aimed at continuing to build the team for future goals.

“We are talking about possibly getting a new, or newer, car over the winter.  That would open up the possibility for us to have a limited/crate car or even possibly a second super together in due time,” Berry shared.

“Depending on track schedules going forward, we would like to start traveling more.  I believe four or five new races or tracks a year would help me improve as a driver and help us make our equipment even better.”

The team may have scaled back in 2025, but that is not an indication of things to come.  Berry’s goal is to get back to racing more.  Not just more than recent years, but more than he has ever raced on dirt.

RECENT RESULTS (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  July 12, 2025 / Path Valley Speedway, Sprint Run, PA
    • Division:  Limited Late Model
    • Stats: Heat 3rd (6), A-main 10th (9)
  • Date/Location:  July 25, 2025 / Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA
    • Division:  Super Late Model
    • Stats: Heat 2nd (1), A-main 9th (9)
  • Date/Location:  August 16, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
    • Division:  Super Late Model
    • Stats: Qualifying 18th, Heat 3rd (6), A-main 6th (9)
Fans can keep up with Austin Berry Racing’s news, schedule, and more at the team’s website, AustinBerryRacing.com, built by the great folks at My Race Pass.

ABOUT  AUSTIN BERRY

Austin started racing go-karts in 2005 in PA. In 2007, he began competing in the WKA, VDKA, and other small series in the Southeastern U.S. His career evolved to Legends cars midway through the 2011 season, and in 2012, he entered a driver development program in NC. After three seasons of Legends, Austin decided to stick to his Pennsylvania home and go dirt Super Late Model racing in 2015.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • First super late model win June 2021 at Port Royal Speedway
  • 2019 & 2021 Most Improved Super Late Model Driver at Port Royal
  • 2016 Selinsgrove Speedway Super Late Model Rookie of the Year

FOLLOW AUSTIN’S SEASON:

 

THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS!

  • Tuscarora Restoration
  • Juniata Veterinary Clinic
  • Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter
  • Dye It Rite
  • SRI Performance / Stock Car Steel & Aluminum
  • VP Racing Fuels
  • Nathan Berry Beef Farm
  • SpeedWrapz & SW Sportswear
  • Carquest of State College
  • Fragola Performance Systems
  • Addicted2DirtPR.com
  • GO Lithium
  • Peterson Fluid Systems
  • Quick Car
  • Valvoline Pro-V Racing
  • Sweet Manufacturing
  • Victory Fuel
  • Swift Springs
  • Strange Oval
  • DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.
  • Quarter Master
  • Hoosier Mid-Atlantic
  • Rocket XR1 Chassis
  • Cornett Racing Engines
  • Barron’s Racing engines
  • JDS Racing/Penske Racing Shocks

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities with Austin Berry Racing are available for the 2026 season!  Email us at [email protected].

Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

ABOUT ADDICTED2DIRT PR & MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management specializes in enhancing race teams’ visibility through strategic PR services. A2D offers a comprehensive range of services, from handling strategic PR initiatives like press releases and social media content to providing coaching and consulting to empower teams to manage their own public relations effectively and affordably. Whether you need A2D to manage your PR or want to learn how to do it yourself, A2D is committed to helping you build a loyal fanbase and attract marketing partners! 

Visit A2DPR.com to learn more!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich “MrAddicted2Dirt” Watts is a passionate fan-turned-PR expert who helps elevate racing teams’ public relations in the dirt motorsports industry. With extensive knowledge and connections, he helps teams boost visibility, grow loyal fanbases through proven strategies, and secure marketing partnerships. Rich also offers PR coaching and consulting services, plus shares his insights as a speaker and podcast guest. 

To learn more or to contact Rich about an opportunity, visit MrA2D.com!

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