Ross Charges To Top Ten Finish in Elijah Hawkins Memorial With All Stars

Through the first 18 races of the 2025 season, Tyler Ross has consistently delivered solid performances, securing 9 top ten finishes and demonstrating his team’s resilience.  Two other almost certain top tens slipped away after strong feature starts.

While Ross and his team have shown exceptional capability to land in the top ten consistently, they face the ongoing challenge of breaking through to the next level in 2025.  Achieving podium finishes and competing for wins remains the primary focus as they strive to convert their consistent results into top-five successes and, ultimately, wins.

QUICK RESULTS:

• Date/Location:  May 24, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
• Event:  Bob Leiby Memorial
• Stats:  Heat 7th (7), A-main 9th (19)

• Date/Location:  June 7, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
• Event:  All Star Circuit of Champions – Elijah Hawkins Memorial
• Stats:  Group 2 Qualifying 12th, Heat 2nd (1), A-main 9th (14)

THE ANALYSIS

Reflecting on his recent outings, Ross acknowledged the speed his team has maintained throughout race nights. 

“We have speed all night,” Ross mentioned. “Even with the challenge of a narrow track during the heat a couple weeks ago, and then going out dead last in time trials this past Saturday night, we have managed to battle back and salvage good finishes both nights.”

Ross’s recent performance at Lincoln Speedway contributed to his tally of top ten finishes, which includes seven at the Abbottstown, PA oval.  The goal, however, is to convert these solid finishes into great finishes. 

“Getting the top five finishes we know we’re capable of requires us to be a little better early in the night.  That’s what is needed to allow us to position ourselves to get better starting spots and be within striking distance of the front of the field,” Ross explained.

THE KEYS

The balance between seeking early improvements without sacrificing success later in events is crucial.

Ross shared, “We are not far off.  I think we’re really close right now.  It’s just small adjustments we need to make, and I need to be up on the wheel a little bit more.”

In discussing the pressures of racing, Ross pointed out that much of it comes from his own expectations.

“Truthfully, I probably put the most pressure on myself.”, Ross admitted.

“My guys work hard, and our partners and sponsors give us what we need to get the job done. I need to be better, and I think that as we get more races, it will come.  The weather isn’t helping my cause. I typically do better the more laps I’m able to make, and this year it’s been hit or miss with all the rainouts. Hopefully, the weather changes and we can get more consistent laps in.”

Ross and his team remain focused on the task at hand, elevating top-ten finishes to podiums for the Ross Racing, Bush Auto Group, Fastrak Express Inc., Stateline Truck and Trailer, Stoltzfus Farm Service/Kubota, Betts Garage No.5. 

UP NEXT

Ross Racing is weighing their options for the coming weekend.  An announcement will be made soon about where the team will be racing.

For those wishing to stay informed about Ross’s season, results, and schedule, updates can be found on Addicted2DirtPR.com. Additionally, followers can track Ross Racing’s activities via their Facebook page.