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Pair of Wingless Sportsman Victories Highlight Resurgent Month

After using the month of May to shake off the rust with a limited and sporadic racing schedule, Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing found their stride throughout June, putting together their strongest stretch of success of the 2026 season.

Jackson’s month was highlighted by a pair of Wingless Sportsman feature victories, scoring impressive wins at both Bedford Speedway and the historic Williams Grove Speedway. The month also concluded on a high note as Jackson powered his way to a runner-up finish in Winged Sportsman competition at BAPS Motor Speedway, further showcasing the team’s growing consistency and speed.

The June results are a testament to the steady progress the team has made after easing back into competition earlier in the season. With more seat time and a more consistent schedule, Jackson has steadily regained the rhythm that has made him one of the area’s most competitive Sportsman drivers.

“I think we’ve raced enough now that we’re getting comfortable and getting back to where we feel fast and good again,” Jackson said. “We’ve really been struggling a bit at BAPS specifically, so to get things going again there with a second-place finish and have a few wins on the books, we feel good about things moving forward.”

The victories at Bedford and Williams Grove not only added to the team’s win column but also reinforced the confidence that has continued to grow within the Scott Hess Racing camp. Whether competing in wingless or winged competition, Jackson has demonstrated the versatility and determination that have become trademarks of the team.

“I think we’ve run eight races total, so to win a few races makes it fun and keeps us looking for more,” Jackson said. “We want to really focus in on BAPS and give ourselves a shot to be competitive come 100-lapper time, while still enjoying some time away as well.”

With June now in the rearview mirror, Scott Hess Racing enters the heart of the summer racing season carrying plenty of momentum and optimism. The team’s July schedule presents another opportunity to build on that success with appearances at a familiar venue before venturing to a new track in search of another milestone victory.

The team is currently scheduled to compete in the following events: (Subject to Change)

• July 11 – BAPS Motor Speedway (Winged Sportsman)
• July 25 – Port Royal Speedway (Wingless Sportsman)
• July 26 – Pagoda Speedway (Wingless Sportsman)

Jackson is especially looking forward to the opportunity to race at Pagoda Speedway for the first time in his career.

“Last year I won at Selinsgrove, so it gave me the distinction of winning a feature at every track I’ve ever raced at,” Jackson said. “Now we’re headed to a new track that we’ve never raced before, so hopefully we can add Pagoda Speedway to that list. I’d love to be talking at the end of July about a few more wins and some more good runs.”

As the team continues to build on its recent success, Scott Hess Racing remains focused on carrying the momentum through the summer months, contending for victories, and continuing the upward trajectory that has made June their strongest month of the season.

Tony Jackson returned to the seat of the Scott Hess Racing Sportsman last week for a pair of events, highlighted by strong speed early in the weekend as the team continues to work toward regaining comfort and consistency following Jackson’s extended hiatus from competition.

At BAPS Motor Speedway on May 3rd, Jackson climbed aboard in winged competition and showed speed immediately after unloading. After putting together a strong qualifying effort, Jackson raced to a heat race victory and appeared poised for a solid night. However, the team narrowly missed the feature setup, making it difficult for Jackson to advance through the field during the A-Main. Despite the challenges, Jackson battled to an eighth-place finish.

“I’m not a guy to put blame on one thing or the other, but I think just us not racing all year and getting comfortable again, we just missed things a bit,” said Jackson. “We started eighth and finished eighth, but it’ll take some time.”

The team then joined the World of Outlaws for a night of wingless racing on Tuesday, May 5th, where the focus shifted to continuing to build rhythm and chemistry. While Jackson and the Scott Hess Racing team struggled to get fully comfortable throughout the night, the veteran racer still managed to advance forward in the feature event, charging from seventh to finish sixth in the A-Main.

“We were better than our finish showed, but we just kind of missed things with gear selection,” he said. “We were close, but just not quite where we need to be. But to get some laps and get back into things was nice and we’ll take good with the bad and move on.”

Following a planned retirement that led to an extended break from racing, Jackson and the team understand there is still work ahead as they continue searching for the right balance and setup combination to consistently contend for wins once again.

“Right now, on the wing side there are a few teams running really well, and we got some catching up to do. On the wingless side, I think we’re just a tick off too.” Said Jackson. “But tracks change year to year and so do cars, so it’s just about getting comfortable and I think it’ll come around. We’re looking forward to the next race and hopefully finding some wins.”

The Scott Hess Racing team will return to action on Friday, May 22nd, at Port Royal Speedway in wingless competition during the prestigious Bob Weikert Memorial weekend.

Chase Gutshall turned heads in his debut weekend behind the wheel of the Scott Hess Racing Super Sportsman, charging from eighth on the starting grid to a solid sixth-place finish in the team’s first winged competition event of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway.

Gutshall’s night began on a high note, as he powered to a heat race victory from the second starting position, showcasing early speed and confidence with his new team.

“We were quick time overall in hot laps, and right off the trailer we were the best car on the track,” said Gutshall. “We quickly got to the lead in the heat race, and we ran well. It was nice to show speed and be competitive right out of the gate.”

The heat race win locked Gutshall into the eighth starting spot for the evening’s A-main event. Wasting no time, he surged forward and cracked the top six early in the race before adversity struck.
“We got to sixth early in the A-main and got caught up in a deal,” Gutshall explained. “We unfortunately had to go to the back, and the car was pretty bent up with a broken W-link.”

Despite the setback, Gutshall’s resilience and the team’s preparation were evident as he methodically carved his way back through the field to salvage a top-six finish.

“Even with a car that sustained damage, we worked our way back to sixth, and to do that with a banged-up car shows how good this team truly is. I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

Team owner Scott Hess praised the performance, noting both the speed and determination displayed in their first outing together and expressing optimism for the season ahead.

Gutshall echoed those sentiments.

“I got in the car, and it drove like a Cadillac,” he said. “I can’t be any happier about this situation. They have a solid group of guys working on the car, great equipment, and I think we’re going to be a force to reckon with all year long.”

The strong debut sets the tone for what could be a promising partnership as Gutshall and Scott Hess Racing continue to build momentum early in the season.

The team’s next scheduled appearance will again be in winged Sportsman competition on April 4 at BAPS Motor Speedway.