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Following some opening day challenges at Lincoln Speedway’s Ice Breaker last month, Tyler Ross has rebounded for three consecutive solid runs of 7th, 3rd, and 5th in A-main competition to kick off the Central Pennsylvania sprint car season.

The opening weeks of Ross’s season continue the strong momentum he built in the closing month of the 2025 campaign.

A GOOD SIGN

Ross got right down to business Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Speedway by racing from his 3rd starting spot to a runner-up finish in his heat race to earn a spot in the redraw.

That effort paid off when he drew the pole for the 30-lap A-main.  Ross took command at the drop of the green and held a comfortable lead throughout the first half of the race.  Meanwhile, Freddie Rahmer was working his way into position to take a shot at the top spot.

Rahmer finally made his move for the lead in traffic on lap 16.  Ross attempted to turn back under the No.51 but couldn’t get back by.

“I knew he (Rahmer) was coming.  When you are leading, you don’t know where to run.  I was making laps, trying to take the air off him or break his momentum, but he was just a little bit better than us late in the race.” Ross explained.

“It feels good to run well early in the season.  Traditionally, we are slow starters.  Hopefully, this is a sign of good things to come.”

“The first week at the Ice Breaker, we just weren’t sharp.  It took all of us a week to get back in a rhythm and shake off the rust.  The last few races we have been on point and having fun.”  

STAYING STRONG

Ross continued to show speed the next day at BAPS Motor Speedway’s 410 sprint car opener, leading every lap and topping Lance Dewease and Anthony Macri to take the win from the pole of his heat race.

From the 5th starting spot in the 30-lap A-main, Ross was racey again, climbing to 3rd by lap 14.  He held a firm grip on the podium spot until late in the race.  He slipped back two spots in the final four laps but was able to bring home a top-five finish.

“The car went away a little late in the race, but with some fine-tuning, we will be ok.” Ross shared.

“We are happy to be up front running with the teams we know we are capable of running with.  We are a small, family-owned team, and we are right there with the guys who do this for a living.  We are going to keep digging and putting ourselves in position to win, and the wins will come.”

LOOKING AHEAD

Ross’s 2026 season schedule will likely mirror last year’s, with a primary focus on Lincoln Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway, while also venturing to Grandview, Bridgeport, and Port Royal on occasion.

Fans should follow “Ross Racing 5” on Facebook to keep up with schedule updates and news throughout Tyler’s season!

Three weeks ago at Williams Grove’s National Open, Tyler Ross and Ross Racing solved a challenge that had plagued the team most of the season.  As a result, he scored a 13th-place finish in the prestigious event.  More importantly, it boosted confidence and morale.

Less than one week later, Ross prepared for two more rounds with the World of Outlaws, hoping to continue the newfound momentum.

GAME OF INCHES

The two-race weekend against the PA Posse’s longtime foe, the Outlaws, kicked off on neutral turf at New Egypt Speedway in New Jersey.

After a respectable qualifying run and heat race finish, Ross started 15th in the 30-lap A-main.  

Just a few laps into the race, Ross had surged inside the top ten before it all unraveled.  On an early restart, he hopped the right rear of another car and ended up at the back of the field.

“Our results don’t show the speed we had.  The guys gave me a really good car.  I really feel we had a solid top-ten car if not for the contact on the restart,” a disappointed Ross said.

LEMONADE OUT OF LEMONS

Ross was looking forward to taking on the touring series at his weekly home, Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

The Lincoln University, PA driver qualified 11th in his flight, then looked to move forward from his heat race starting spot outside row three.  In close quarters on the start, Ross got a piece of another car’s right rear tire.  It was enough to upset the Bush Auto Group, Fastrak Express Inc., Stateline Truck and Trailer, Stoltzfus Farm Service / Kubota ™️, Betts Garage No.5, and drop him to the back of the field.  Recovering the lost track position proved to be difficult with a narrow racing groove.

Ross utilized a track provisional to join the field for the 35-lap feature, taking the green flag from the 26th starting spot.  

He wasted no time, racing his way to 16th by lap thirteen.  Ross went on to pass a total of thirteen cars to finish 13th.  It was a stellar recovery from a disappointing start to the night.

“Man, I would have liked to have seen what we would have been able to do with a better starting spot,” a smiling Ross said of the bittersweet finish.

“That was the first time we brought the white car here this year, and I felt extremely comfortable in the feature.”

STRONG FINISH

Ross returned to Lincoln Speedway over the recent weekend for the track’s season finale, dubbed the “Final 50”, and he came out of the gate strong, qualifying 6th quickest and taking his 5th heat race win of the season.

From his 4th row starting spot in the extra-distance main event, Ross held his ground in the back half of the top ten throughout the first half of the race.

Just after the halfway point, Ross fought his way into 6th and continued to press forward, cracking the top five and holding down the position for the final three circuits to secure his 8th top-five and 19th top-ten of the 2025 season.

“I’m very pleased with our night. We were okay in the feature, just couldn’t get going good enough before the rubber came in. The car was good, it’s just tough redrawing a 7 and trying to drive to the front with other fast cars,” Ross commented on his night.

Ross has three races remaining on his 2025 schedule, beginning at BAPS Motor Speedway this Saturday.  The following weekend he will make the short trip to Bridgeport Motorsports Park in NJ for the Dirty Jersey Finale.  The final outing of the year will be November 15th at BAPS.

“I hope we can just keep this going and finish strong with top-fives or podium finishes.  We want to end the year on a high note and start the rebuild for next year with a solid foundation,” Ross said.

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

RECENT RESULTS: (starting position in parentheses)

• Date/Location:  October 10, 2025 / New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt, NJ
  • Event:  New Egypt Showdown / World of Outlaws
  • Results:  Qualifying 12th, Heat 5th (4), A-main 18th (15)

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  Date/Location:  October 11, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

  • Event:  Keystone Showdown / World of Outlaws
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 11th, Heat 11th (6), C-main DNS, A-main 13th (provisional 26)

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  Date/Location:  October 18, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

  • Event: Final 50
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 6th, Heat 1st (2), A-main 5th (7)