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Ashley Cappetta Battles Mechanical Issues in Return to Port Royal Speedway

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Port Royal, PA – July 24, 2025

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

After a five-year absence from the Speed Palace, Ashley Cappetta returned to Port Royal Speedway with high hopes on Saturday night—but mechanical gremlins had other plans. Cappetta’s night was filled with troubleshooting and perseverance as she fought through persistent issues with horsepower and ultimately made the tough call to pull off early in the feature to prevent further damage.

Cappetta last raced at Port Royal in 2020, making Saturday’s return a long-awaited one. “I love the track and wish we could get there more often,” said Cappetta. “Unfortunately, from the start of the night, we just couldn’t find any horsepower.”

Despite adjusting gears and fuel settings, her team continued to chase a solution throughout the evening. “In warm-ups, I only turned 7,200 RPM, which was a red flag. Normally I’m way past that at Lincoln, and Port is a faster track. I knew something wasn’t right,” she explained.

Cappetta got a solid launch in her heat race, but was quickly overtaken—a sign that the issue hadn’t been resolved. In the feature, things went from bad to worse when she felt something hit the bottom of the car. She pushed on but couldn’t find the speed she needed. “I heard a weird noise from the motor and just knew something was off.”

Playing it smart, Cappetta exited the race early to avoid a catastrophic failure. Once off the track, the issue revealed itself—oil was pouring out from a hole in the oil pan, the result of debris damage. While initial concerns pointed to a possible blown motor, her engine builder, Paul, later diagnosed the real culprit: a weak fuel pump.

“Paul flowed the pump on Sunday and confirmed it was barely functioning. That explains why we had zero power,” Cappetta said. “Thankfully, there was no major engine damage, and Dean Bowman already repaired the oil pan. We’ll send the pump out this week and get it fixed.”

While the night didn’t go as planned, Cappetta was encouraged by the full field of 358s and the strong racing that fans got to witness. “The division put on a great show despite a few mishaps. I’m proud of everyone who made the trip and gave it their all. That’s what we need to keep showing other tracks—358s can put on a great race.”

Next up, Cappetta and her team will head to BAPS Motor Speedway this Saturday, as they look to bounce back and continue their strong 2025 season.

ABOUT  ASHLEY CAPPETTA

Ashley Cappetta is a second-generation racer following her uncle’s footsteps. She started her racing career in 2012. It was her first year piloting her race car but certainly not her first exposure to the sport. She was introduced to racing by her father, who was Steve Smith’s crew chief. Her uncle, Rob Cappetta was also involved in the sport driving his own #89 sprint car and went on to be a gasman for Robert Yates Racing. Ashley is making her own way by being the first female in her family to set center stage as a driver. Ashley has had a couple of years of sprint car experience with various teams, starting out as a crew member doing such simple tasks as scrapping mud to advancing her skills into doing maintenance for her own race car. Ashley showing her success with not only her abilities working on her race car but also by winning a Hard Charger Award in only her first season racing. Ashley feels she has the best of both worlds by not only knowing how to race but by having the knowledge of the mechanics and being able to provide detailed feedback to her team. Her goal is to continue to grow as a racer and work her way up through the sprint car division.

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Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Continue Winning Ways in 2025 with Dominant Path Valley Weekend

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Spring Run, PA – July 15, 2025

by Justin Snyder / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Tony Jackson and the Scott Hess Racing team are showing no signs of slowing down in 2025, as Jackson added two more wingless Sportsman victories and a runner-up finish over a stellar two-night stretch at Path Valley Speedway Park this past weekend. The strong showing brings Jackson’s season total to nine feature wins and further cements the team’s momentum as one of the top forces on the regional circuit.

“I feel pretty good about the way the car is running here right now,” said Jackson. “The goal this year was to have fun and when you’re winning races it’s easy to do as much.”

Kicking off the weekend on Friday night, Jackson took to the track for a make-up feature event, part of the prestigious Butch Shatzer Memorial. Battling through a competitive field, Jackson proved to be a front-runner, driving to a strong second-place finish and narrowly missing out on a win.

Later that evening, Jackson rolled off from the pole position in the night’s regularly scheduled A-main and wasted little time opening up a lead on the field. With precise execution and relentless pace, Jackson held onto the lead and never looked back, capturing his eighth win of the season.

“The track was pretty slick and tough to pass on, but we went fourth to second in the makeup and then lead every lap from the pole in the main show,” he said. “I really just had to find the right pace and hit my marks and ultimately we grinded out a win.”

Not satisfied with just one victory, Jackson and the Hess Racing team returned to Path Valley on Saturday night. After winning his heat race and earning a fourth-place starting spot for the A-main, Jackson wasted no time surging to the lead by the end of lap one. From there, he controlled the pace and crossed the line first to collect his ninth victory of the 2025 campaign.

“The guy running second had his noise under me there on the last lap, so we almost gave one away,” said Jackson. “Anytime you get to the front early you have to take advantage of it and we were fortunate enough to grab yet another checkered flag.”

Next up, Jackson will take part in a two-race weekend, with events scheduled at Williams Grove on Friday and Lincoln Speedway on Saturday. Friday night will see Jackson piloting Mike Callahan’s 358 Sprint Car, while Saturday marks a return to winged Sportsman competition with Hess.

“The 100 lapper is coming up so we’re really focused on trying to get our winged program right here towards the end of the season,” he said. “Aside from that, it’s nice that Mike is giving me some opportunities in the 358 and I’m really looking forward to seeing how we can do in that car.”

Fans can follow Jackson and Scott Hess Racing on social media for updates, race recaps, and more coverage as they continue their remarkable 2025 season.

ABOUT  TONY JACKSON

With an impressive track record in the Super Sportsman series, Jackson has consistently demonstrated exceptional talent, determination, and an unwavering passion for the sport. Over the years, he has carved a name for himself as a formidable force, capturing the attention of fans, competitors, and sponsors alike. He’s also looking forward to continuing his family’s legacy, as his father Larry Jackson was a force to be reckoned with for decades in the Sportsman ranks.

Career highlights include winning the Super Sportsman 100-lapper in 2023, winning the winged and wingless super sportsman features on the same night in 2022, and amassing 46 career Super Sportsman wins!

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Speedweek Grind: Fighting Through Long Nights and Challenges in 2025 Edition for Hartlaub

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East Berlin, PA – July 10, 2025

by Derick Kriner / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

As the summer heat built, so did the schedule of races for the 95 team and Kody Hartlaub. Eyeing an extensive Speedweek schedule, with 10 nights of action, Kody and team had a long stretch of late nights and hard work ahead of them. Even with Mother Nature ruining a few nights of action, the grind of Speedweek is something that local teams have to persevere through.

With the first two races being scratched with teams already at the track and ready to compete, BAPS Motor Speedway, on Sunday, would be the first show to be completed. Hartlaub and team started out the night on a good note, with a 2nd place effort in group qualifying. Things took a turn in the heat, after a slide back to 7th, made for a necessary trip to the B Main. Luckily, the driver and team were able to make an A Main appearance and ended up starting off Speedweek with an 18th-place finish.

A quick turnaround followed as the team moved to Lincoln Speedway on Monday. The NinetyFive Motorsports car was quick right out of the gate. With Kody taking home quicktime and making the redraw out of the heat race, the night was looking up. Rolling off on the outside of the front row of the feature, which was his best starting spot of the season, Kody was able to maintain and even challenge early for the lead, before slipping back just a few spots and garnering a 4th place finish. This was his best A Main result of the season.

“We finally just put a whole night together from time trials to the feature.” Hartlaub went on to mention that they “changed some things and went more aggressive than we normally do setup-wise, and I really think that benefited us later.”

Rain gave the team a chance to recoup on Tuesday before making a trip to the Port Royal Speedway on Wednesday. Even with little experience at the track, Hartlaub was able to start off the night strong yet again, by going 5th quick in time trials and transferring into the feature from the heat race. Starting 15th, and in one of the weirder features of the year, Kody was able to finish in 18th. This started the real grind for the team, as this began a streak of four-straight nights of racing.

Hagerstown Speedway was next up and would be the second large half-mile of the week. Again, Hartlaub would have a good qualifying effort and be able to transfer into the feature out of the heat. Kody would end up not finishing the entire feature and exit on lap 9 of the race. An upsetting result, but the team would again grind to get the car ready for another night, this time at Williams Grove.

The Mitch Smith Memorial took center stage on Friday. Kody and team again unloaded with a fast 95 car. Qualifying 5th and running second in the heat meant the team would roll off 10th in the feature. Getting a good jump and grabbing the 9th spot for a few laps would be the best part of the 30-lap feature, as Hartlaub would slide back and ultimately pull off with 7 to go in the feature.

“This is a humbling sport,” mentioned Kody. “Just as soon as I thought we had Williams Grove figured out, they proved to us this week that we don’t.”

Trying to put that night behind them, the team headed to Port Royal Speedway for the Greg Hodnett Classic. Fighting from the time the team left the shop, the track surface proved to be tough to get a hold of. Timing 13th in his group and finishing 8th in his heat, the B Main would be the place where the 95 would round out the night. Missing the transfer and finishing 13th in the B Main was a stark contrast to that of Wednesday night’s effort.

Travel trouble on Saturday and the fact that the team hurt two motors over the course of the week would ultimately lead to the team deciding to skip the final race of the week at Path Valley. Nonetheless, the team completed Speedweek with some newfound knowledge on what the car needs to maybe find some extra speed.

“Still have a little bit of work to do, but I feel like we are making the right gains,” said Hartlaub.

Even with the team missing a few nights with rainouts, it was still a massive undertaking to compete in all the races they did.

“I don’t think some fans actually understand what all has to happen between each race. You still have all the same car maintenance,” mentioned Kody. And a lot of teams have to continually restock all of their fuel, tire, and other expendable part supplies. Hartlaub went on to mention that he is glad that Speedweek is only a once-a-year event, as it is a lot of strain and sleepless nights preparing for the next show. 

“I want to thank all my crew and family for everything this past week,” knowing just how much effort everyone put in to make it happen.

The team will get a much-needed week to regroup before racing action starts back up, and it’s soon time for the Outlaws to come to town and pose another challenge to the 95.

“We never back down from a challenge, and I’m excited to see what will happen.”

 

RECENT RESULTS (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  June 27, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Results:  Rain
  • Date/Location:  June 28, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Results:  Rain
  • Date/Location:  June 29, 2025 / BAPS Motos Speedway, York Haven, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 2nd, Heat 7th (4). B-main 4th (2), A-main 19th (24)
  • Date/Location:  June 30, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Results:  Qualifying 1st, Heat 4th (4), A-main 4th (2)
  • Date/Location:  July 1, 2025 / Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA
  • Results:  Rain
  • Date/Location:  July 2, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 5th, Heat 4th (2), A-main 18th (15)
  • Date/Location:  July 3, 2025 / Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 10th, Heat 5th (5), A-main 22nd (19)
  • Date/Location:  July 4, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 5th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 20th DNF (10)
  • Date/Location:  July 5, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 14th, Heat 8th (7), B-main 13th (11)

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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New Car and Continued Speed During Speedweek for Tyler Ross

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Lincoln University, PA – July 8, 2025

by Derick Kriner / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

While rolling a fresh car out of the trailer at the beginning of the year is a normality for most, some like Tyler Ross and the 5 team, choose to roll out a fresh piece for Speedweek. 

After having a strong couple of weeks leading up to PA Speedweek, confidence was high as Tyler’s last three starts resulted in top 10 finishes. The challenge of duplicating the current performance with a new car was something that the Lincoln University native showed the capability to do over the course of Speedweek, even with some up-and-down results.

To start out the team’s campaign, they ventured to the BAPS Motor Speedway. Having seen rain ruin the first two nights of the 10-day series, the driver and team were eager to get on track, and for good reason. 

“We took a brand new car and motor package to BAPS,” and speed showed immediately. After being quickest in warmups and 5th quickest in group time trials, Ross was able to qualify for the feature through his 2nd-place heat finish. Tyler would roll off 7th and finish just outside the top 10 in 11th, after running inside the top 10 for the first half of the race. 

“We missed the setup a little bit in the feature, but we knew where we missed it.” Even with a small setback in the feature, Ross didn’t seem too disappointed, stating that it was “understandable with having an all-new piece.”

The next night, the team headed to the Lincoln Speedway with the new car. However, Ross indicated that it might not have been the best move. 

“We as a team made a mistake by not taking the car we just ran second with (6/21 at Lincoln).” The new car was able to time in 11th and make a run into the transfer spot in the heat. Unfortunately, luck ran out halfway through the heat, when Ross and Jordan Thomas made contact down the front stretch, sending both cars spinning and nearly upside down. Luckily, minus a few fixable parts and the wing, the car was okay. 

“Having the wreck racing for a qualifying spot in the heat is what cost us our night.” Rolling off deep in the B Main, Ross was able to show speed, making moves and advancing up to 10th, but still falling short of making the show.

A few nights rest and regrouping, followed by the team returning to the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, after Grandview rained out on Tuesday. 

“We went to see how the new car and motor ran again,” stated Tyler. With a similar qualifying effort to that of their last race, Ross would make a 6th to 6th run in the heat and showed dominating speed in the B Main, winning that event and transferring to the main event. Ross decided to start and run a few laps to feel out the car in feature action, but would pull in after seven laps, “just to save equipment.”

The 5 team would then attend the finale of PA Speedweek at the Path Valley Speedway. A stark outlier on the schedule, being one of the smallest tracks in the region. Even with it having been over 3 years since 410 sprint cars had raced at the Spring Run, PA track, it looked as though Ross never missed a beat. 

“We had good speed all night.” Tyler was able to time in 2nd quick in group B and made the redraw with a 4th place heat finish. Drawing the 3rd position, Ross would battle in the fast-paced feature and ultimately come home 8th. Garnering his eleventh top 10 finish of the year, but the driver felt it could have been better. 

“I just felt like I cost us a better finish as a driver, not putting myself in the right positions on the track and losing spots quickly in the race.” With such a fast pace and lap cars coming into play almost immediately, it certainly proved to be a tricky track to know where to be and when.

Wrapping up what felt like a short Speedweek with all the rain, Ross went on to mention that he and the team “have something to work with, even though the results might not be what we wanted, but we learned what we need to do better.” Having to battle with making the new car behave how he wanted and also manage the new bugs with it, Ross noted how the team’s Speedweek schedule worked in their favor. 

“We do Lincoln through Grandview, then take a few days off and regroup both with equipment and ourselves. Most, if not all of us on the team, still work during the week, so we don’t want to wear our guys out.”

Having a little extra time to work on the car and recharge helped the team to maintain speed throughout the week. And those recharges help as the team moves into the rest of the month of July, with some bigger shows coming up throughout the next few weeks and months. 

As of now, plans for the next few nights are to be determined, but the team can show up to whatever race may come, with confidence in their equipment and ability to make speed on a wide variety of tracks as they did during Speedweek.

 

RECENT RESULTS: (starting position in parenthesis)

  • Date/Location:  June 28, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Results:  Rain
  • Date/Location:  June 29, 2025 / BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 5th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 11th (7)
  • Date/Location:  June 30, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 11th, Heat 10th (6), B-Main 10th (18)
  • Date/Location:  July 1, 2025 / Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA
  • Results:  Rain
  • Date/Location:  July 4, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 11th, Heat 6th (6), B-main 1st (1), A-main 24th DNF (21)
  • Date/Location:  July 5, 2025 / Path Valley Speedway, Spring Run, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 2nd, Heat 4th (4), A-main 8th (3)

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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First PA Speedweek Full of Learning Experiences for Lattomus

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Lewes, DE – July 7, 2025

by Derick Kriner / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:   Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

The end of June means the start of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek. For the young Delaware native, Preston Lattomus, this meant an opportunity to compete in one of the toughest weeks in the region. Having stepped up from the 358 ranks at the end of last season, learning has been the name of the game in 2025. While a few shows would end up falling to Mother Nature, the driver of the 91 did gain some valuable experience and made improvements at tracks, even if the results didn’t show it. 

“Our goal for Speedweek was to improve every time we hit the track, and I feel we did that.”

With rain taking out the first two shows of the series, BAPS Motor Speedway took center stage as the Speedweek opener. Preston, after qualifying 19th in his flight, went 10th to 9th in his heat. After a B Main effort of 15th, the first night of the week was in the books. Not the strongest effort, but it got the week started, which was the biggest part of being able to learn.

Against the odds, the following night at Lincoln Speedway did happen. Rain was all around the speedway, and it did end up claiming the last five laps of the feature. For Preston, the night started off with a 16th-place qualifying effort. Starting 8th in his heat, he was able to make his way up to 7th, missing out on the transfer by two spots. The 9th position would be the start and finish for the 91 car, in the B Main, wrapping up night two of competition.

Some valuable experience came during the Wednesday night show at Port Royal Speedway. Having limited winged starts at The Speed Palace, Lattomus was able to run double-duty, as the URC 360’s joined the card that evening. Sometimes, getting to slow things down and just being on the track more can help a driver find little areas to improve upon. 

“I can definitely say running both classes helped because of being able to keep up with the track very well,” stated Preston. Motor problems with the 360 made a 12th-place finish a little bit of a disappointing night on that end, as hopes were high for the URC portion of the program. Preston would find a little more speed in the 410, timing in 14th and finishing 8th in his heat, before an 11th-place B Main finish.

Another big half mile appeared on the schedule the following night as the team headed to Hagerstown Speedway. Speed was more evident for the team, as Lattomus was able to put in a solid qualifying effort and make the show out of the B Main. In the feature, Preston was able to make up a few spots, coming home in 19th, but most importantly, making the show and finishing the feature, which helped gain some more valuable experience.

The Mitch Smith Memorial brought the team back to more familiar territory, and the Williams Grove Speedway. With another top 15 qualifying run, Preston would roll off 7th in his heat and finish 9th, sending him to the B Main. The Delaware native showed some good speed and the ability to move around and stay out of some wrecks, going 13th to 6th, and just barely missing out on the transfer position.

Saturday night’s show at Port Royal Speedway would be the final night the 91 team would compete on the Speedweek trail. And it was a great way to finish out the long week. Lattomus had his best qualifying effort of the week, timing in 6th in his group. 

“The guys told me where to run and how to run it right before I went out, and the qualifying effort put us upfront in a heat race.” With a first row starting spot in the heat, a lot of good cars were around the 91 car, but Preston was able to show some great speed and maintain his second starting spot and transfer into the 30-lap feature event. Rolling off 9th in the feature was one of Preston’s best starting positions of the season. Once the green flag dropped, the young racer was able to maintain and hang around inside the top 12. 

“As we got going in the feature, I could feel I had a great car capable of moving forward.” However, troubles came about after only 5 laps. “And when things just started to click, we had a power steering problem that ended our night.” A disappointing end to what appeared to be a promising night.

However, the overall goal for the team and driver was to improve, and that happened. Speedweek is also one of the toughest weeks in dirt track racing. 

“Pennsylvania Speedweek is different from anything I’ve ever done because it’s longer and at a higher level,” stated Lattomus. The format also can present challenges for some, with teams having to time trial every night, which isn’t the norm at most weekly shows.

“The challenges that come along with time trial shows for me are really this time of year,” said Preston. “Qualifying becomes very technical with how the track changes. I prefer time trial shows over redraw or handicap because it’s what they do every race at the highest level.” Having this be a part of the week helped to build a bigger mental notebook for the young 18-year-old racer.

Even with results not all showing the speed the team is capable of, Lattoums was still happy with how it went. 

“This 91 team brings a great piece to the track every night. I know once I get on the same page as the car, I will really start getting into a flow and the good runs will come in more often.” 

The team looks to take a week off and get ready for Williams Grove on the 18th and hopefully build up some more speed and confidence, as the World of Outlaws soon come to town, to round out the month.

 

RECENT RESULTS (starting position listed in parenthesis)

  • Date/Location:  June 27, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Results:  Rain

  • Date/Location:  June 28, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA

  • Results:  Rain

  • Date/Location:  June 29, 2025 / BAPS Motos Speedway, York Haven, PA

  • Results:  Group Qualifying 19th, Heat 9th (10), B-main 15th (14)

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

  • Results:  Group Qualifying 16th, Heat 7th (8), B-main 9th (9)

  • Date/Location:  July 1, 2025 / Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA

  • Results:  Rain
  • Date/Location:  July 2, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 14th, Heat 8th (7), B-main 11th (11)
  • Date/Location: July 2, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA (URC 360)
  • Results:  Heat 5th (3), A-main 12th (13)
  • Date/Location:  July 3, 2025 / Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
  • Results:  Group Qualifying 12th, Heat 6th (6), B-main 2nd (4), A-main 19th (22)

  • Date/Location:  July 4, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA

  • Results:  Group Qualifying 13th, Heat 9th (7). B-Main 6th (13)

  • Date/Location:  July 5, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA

  • Results:  Group Qualifying 8th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 24th (9)

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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.

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Progress and Patience: Austin Berry Quietly Making Gains with New Approach on and off the Track

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Port Royal, PA – July 6, 2025

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Image Credit:  Jason Walls / WRT Speedwerx

Austin Berry’s super late model schedule has been a little sparse so far this season.  That has been mostly an intentional thing.

Berry and his wife have made building a house their priority this year, plus engine bills last season have Berry focused on a lighter schedule to make sure he doesn’t face another offseason engine refresh bill.

That said, a lighter schedule doesn’t mean he isn’t focused on improving his program, and it certainly doesn’t mean he has any less desire to be competitive and win races.

THINKING AHEAD

“Unfortunately, those are the kinds of decisions a small, family-owned team like ours has to make.  Last year was hard on our racing budget, so we have to play the long game and make sure our equipment lasts.”, Berry shared.

“We bought a piece of land several years ago, and my wife has patiently waited to build our house while we focused on racing.  This was the year to change the priority.”

“If our plan works out, it should put us in a position in the coming seasons to race more than we have before, plus I’ll have a new, larger space to do it out of.”, Berry said, referring to the shop that will be a part of his newly built home.

June 7th at Port Royal Speedway turned out to be another good example of the way Berry and his team must make decisions.  During his heat race at the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek show, Berry was challenging for second, but his engine temp had risen to undesirable heights, so he was forced to drop out to prevent any significant damage.

Back in the pits, the crew found a broken engine cooling fan.  While Berry could have replaced the fan and raced the B-main that night, he and the team chose to park the car for the night so they could fully evaluate it at the shop to ensure there had been no damage to the Tuscarora Restoration, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, Dye It Rite, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels No.86.

“We have to be smart and not take unnecessary risks with our equipment right now.  A major failure right now could sideline us for a long time.”, Berry said.  

PRODUCTIVE SHOP TIME

Even though the race schedule has been light so far this season, it doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of work going on.  Berry and his team have been busy in the shop evaluating their setups and looking for ways to improve the handling of their Rocket XR1 Chassis.

“We seem to find ourselves fighting a tight racecar a lot.  That means when I want it to turn and rotate, it wants to push the front end up the track instead.”, Berry explained.

“It’s something we have battled.  Sometimes we kinda solve it, but overall it doesn’t give the car the feel I want, so we have been working hard to find a setup package that gives me the balance I want and eliminates the push.”

After a lot of shop hours to make significant changes to their racecar, Berry was anxious to hit the track and find out if their hard work had them headed in the right direction.  The weather made it a bit of a gamble, but it looked promising enough to load up and hit the road June 28th to race the Spence Memorial at Winchester Speedway in Virginia.  

LET’S SEE WHAT WE’VE GOT

After a sunny afternoon, rain hit the track minutes before hot laps and delaying the start of the program.  When racing finally did get started, the track went from greasy to fast to rough as hot laps, qualifying, and heats took place, with weather still making itself known from time to time.

When he did hit the track, Berry timed 3rd quickest in his group and scored a runner-up finish in his heat race.

“It was a tricky surface for sure.  There was so much grip, I had a hard time keeping my left side tires on the ground.”, Berry commented.

“My car was really good.  It had more than I could use under the conditions.  I kinda had to be carefully aggressive and just take what I could get without risking my equipment.”

Ultimately, the promoter, in the interest of driver safety, pulled the plug on the show before the heats were completed.

THE NEXT TEST

Berry’s assessment of the changes to his car on the abbreviated night in Virginia was that they had something good going.  

“The conditions were unusual, but I could still tell the car was much better.  I wasn’t shoving the nose at all.”, an optimistic Berry explained.

With that in mind and anxious to get more laps, Berry planned two races around the Independence Day holiday.  The first was the Firecracker 76 at Bedford Speedway in Pennsylvania on July 3rd.

Berry started second in his heat race and held a firm grip on the spot throughout.  In the main event, he started 8th and made his way forward to challenge for 4th at one point.

He ultimately ended up 6th after dealing with some lapped traffic and doing battle with a familiar foe or two.  All in all, it was a solid night.

“We were pretty good.  It’s tough to pass here, so track position is key.  I’m happy with where we are.  We’ve made good progress on our setup, plus I got to race with my good buddy Tyler Ritchey for a while.”, Berry commented.  

BACK ON FAMILIAR TURF

Berry’s second event of the holiday weekend was just ten miles from his shop on July 5th at Port Royal Speedway.  ‘The Speed Palace’, as it’s known, is where Berry has the most laps in a super late model, so this would be a good opportunity to evaluate the recent setup changes.

The answer came quickly.  In Berry’s heat race, he raced to a runner-up finish from his 3rd starting spot.

“I had a great car in the heat race.  Best car I’ve had here in a while.  I’m excited because this new package we implemented has us competitive again.”, Berry said.

“I probably had a good enough car to win the heat race, but the line Andrew (Yoder) was running took away my best option, so I didn’t take any risks.”

The qualifying run provided Berry with the 4th starting spot and a lot of confidence for the 25-lap A-main.

Unfortunately, things went sour early.  Berry caught a rut in turn two of the opening lap, which not only cost him a couple of positions, it initiated the demise of his right rear tire.

“I could smell rubber right away, so I knew it was going flat from the get-go.”, a disappointed Berry explained.

With the tire going down, Berry lost another couple of positions, and then on lap five, the tire let go, shredding it and sending him to the work area for a replacement.

“Man, I don’t need good luck…I’d just like the bad breaks to stay away for a while so we can show what we’ve got.  I want my guys to get some payoff for all their hard work.”, Berry added.

Officially, Berry finished 17th, but at least he came away knowing they are making the right changes and they have speed again.

“I believe we were a top-five car tonight without the tire issue.  The bad breaks are hard to swallow, but I’m going to focus on the fact that we have speed and a good handling racecar again.  If we keep digging, we’ll get the finishes we are capable of.”, a very patient and confident Berry stated.

UP NEXT

Berry hasn’t set his upcoming schedule in stone just yet.  His day job and new home construction are both demanding a lot of attention at the moment.

“The Spence Memorial makeup at Winchester Speedway this coming weekend is on my radar but I can’t commit to it just yet.  I’ll need to see how things go this week.”, Berry shared.

“Patience is definitely key for me this year on and off the track.  I just have to manage everything and keep it all moving forward.  I appreciate the fans being patient with us this year too.  We’ll get the word out as soon as we’re able to make decisions about our schedule.  Keep an eye on our social media for the latest.”

All season long, 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!

 

RECENT RESULTS (starting position in parentheses)

  • Date/Location:  June 7, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Division:  Super Late Model
  • Stats: Group Qualifying 10th, Heat 9th (4), A-main DNQ
  • Date/Location:  June 28, 2025 / Winchester Speedway, Winchester, VA
  • Division:  Super Late Model
  • Stats: Group Qualifying 3rd, Heat 2nd (2), A-main RAIN
  • Date/Location:  July 3, 2025 / Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA
  • Division:  Super Late Model
  • Stats: Heat 2nd (2), A-main 6th (8)
  • Date/Location:  July 5, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Division:  Super Late Model
  • Stats: Heat 2nd (3), A-main 17th (4)

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

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Breakthroughs and Continued Speed Highlight Stellar June for Lane Snook

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Mifflintown, PA – July 2, 2025

by Derick Kriner / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

As the summer months came into sight for the Mifflintown native Lane Snook, speed and winning ways continued. After the first day of June brought another win, Lane and team took a week off to attend Eldora Speedway’s Dirt Late Model Dream. Rain barred the team from returning to action the following week. The first full day of summer would be the next time the team would hit the track, this time at the Selinsgrove Speedway.

Showing no lack of speed in their first race in three weeks, Lane and team were able to roll out another fast car. “We had a good car all night long.” After getting a good start in the heat race and advancing from 7th to the win, Lane rolled off 2nd in the feature. “Drag raced into turn one on the start of the feature and got out front.” That move proved to be the difference maker, as, after a few restarts, Snook was able to keep the lead and grab a third triumph at the Selinsgrove half-mile.

A double-header weekend would round out the month of June. Bedford Speedway would be up first. Lane had previously won both appearances at the big half-mile fairgrounds. This time did not result in a win, but Snook was still able to show speed. Another heat win, followed by an 8th-4th run in the feature, started off the weekend on a decent note. “I stayed up till 6:30 AM working on the car after our 4th place run at Bedford,” stated Lane. This was all in preparation for the big show at Port Royal, that followed later that Saturday.

Saturday would prove to be one of the more special days in the young racer’s career. With a $6,000 payday on the line, “we knew there were going to be good cars there and that our equipment had to be in good shape.” With a special time trial format, qualifying would be important and could help or hurt your entire night. “I ran a good lap in time trials to get us quick time, and with the heads-up format, that set us up for the night.” Starting on the pole for the heat, Lane was able to seal the heat race win and the pole position for the feature. With Lane getting a good jump on the initial start, and “after a few cautions and keeping myself calm, we were able to finally get in done at Port.” Not only was this a big win from the standpoint of the monetary value, it was a personal one.

“From growing up here (Port Royal), it was a place I always wanted to win at. The big race was just a bonus,” stated Snook. Lane’s dad raced at the Speed Palace for many years, and getting to grow up on the fairgrounds during race season, having his own name on the record as a feature winner at the speedway, meant a lot. “Our car had great speed all night, and the format really helped us. Hopefully, we can get a few more since we got the first one out of the way.”

While the team will have to wait a few weeks to return to the Port Royal Speedway, they will have plenty of other tracks and nights to potentially add to the growing list of wins on the season. The 23 team plans to kick off the month of July at Dog Hollow on the 3rd and again for a makeup show on the 4th.  The next day they will venture to the Winchester Speedway in Virginia. A double-header weekend follows, with trips to Selinsgrove and Port Royal Speedway. 

Path Valley will then be on the team’s schedule for July 19th. The team plans to then round out the month with a trip to Selinsgrove on July 26th and then Clinton County on July 29th for a fair week special. A jam-packed month compared to June, and hopefully a lot more chances to show the speed and ability of the 23 car. 

Lane continues to have an impressive stat line, with all of his races, but two, resulting in top 10 finishes. Keep up to date with raceday plans and results on the team’s website all year long.

ABOUT  LANE SNOOK

Lane Snook is a 3rd generation race car driver who is entering his 10th year behind the wheel at the age of 16. After racing go karts for several years, he made the move into the limited late model division in 2023. In 2024 he saw great success in the division, collecting 5 wins at 2 different tracks. In 2025, he will make the move to the super late model division while still competing part time in his limited late model.

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Kody Hartlaub Prepares for Ten-Race PA Speedweek Grind

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Abbottstown, PA – June 26, 2025

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Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

With the Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek on the horizon, Kody Hartlaub is gearing up for arguably the most challenging stretch of the season—a 10-day, 10-race trial that demands both endurance and attention to detail.

Hartlaub is entering this year’s Speedweek with a balanced perspective on his season so far. His goal this season was top-ten finishes, which he has achieved, but to a lesser degree than he’d like.  As a result, there remains a strong desire for improvement and consistency.  Last month, the East Berlin (PA) driver was transparent in sharing that his cars were better than he had been and he felt he needed to improve behind the wheel.

Hartlaub’s recent showing at Williams Grove was a confidence-booster and validation that his efforts to improve his skills behind the wheel are working.  He executed what he considers the best 30 laps he has ever run at the legendary oval.  It came against a highly competitive field with the All Star Circuit of Champions in town to challenge the PA Posse.  The run earned him a 10th-place finish out of 40 contenders.

It was a solid result, but it also demonstrates how a driver and team can do everything right and still not get exactly the result they desire.  The sport is tough.  It makes teams feel like they have to be great just to get good results.  That’s why Hartlaub and his team work so hard on their program, down to the smallest details.

RECENT RESULTS

  • Date/Location:  June 6, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Event:  All Star Circuit of Champions / Lynn Paxton EMMR Legends Classic
  • Stats:  Group Qualifying 3rd, Heat 5th (3), A-main 10th (13)
  • Date/Location:  June 7, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Event:  All Star Circuit of Champions / Elijah Hawkins Memorial
  • Stats:  Group Qualifying 3rd, Heat 3rd (4), A-main 11th (5)
  • Date/Location:  June 21, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Event:  Steve Smith Tribute / PA Speedweek Tune-Up
  • Stats:  Qualifying 11th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 13th (11)

CONFIDENT PREPARATION

Entering his second Speedweek, Hartlaub carries the confidence of experience.

“Because of racing so much now, I’m not anxious about new tracks. I just attack it like it’s another race,” he reflects, underscoring the maturity and composure he brings into the high-pressure environment. This familiarity, however, doesn’t imply complacency, as Hartlaub keenly focuses on each race as an opportunity to further refine his approach.

After competing in his first PA Speedweek in 2024 in the seat of the Trone Outdoor No.39, a notable change this year is that he will be competing in the NinetyFive Motorsports, Brewer Home Improvements, J Fuels, Bigham Appraisal, Moose Blocks, Griffith Plumbing Services, T&N Solutions No.95 owned by Pat Brewer and Hartlaub.

“This year I’ll be off work the whole week and I’ll be hands-on with the car.”, Hartlaub shared.

He and the team will take care of daily maintenance, handle motor swaps when necessary, and generally make sure they are prepared each night when they unload.

“It’s a lot for Pat, Justin, Austin, Lane, my dad (Kevin), and me to keep everything operating smoothly with the pace you have to keep to race ten times in ten days, but we will be ready.”, Hartlaub added.

Consistency remains the key pillar of Hartlaub’s ambitions for Speedweek. Recalling his fifth-place finish in last year’s Speedweek points standings, he aims to build on this foundation, continuing to target top ten finishes with an eye on the top five.

Speedweek isn’t all about those ten days, though.  A significant part of being successful is the planning and preparation that occur over the many weeks leading up to the series.

“We are being smart about which motor to run where. If things go as planned, we’ll only need to change motors twice during the ten races.”, Hartlaub said.

Hartlaub is poised to be a factor night in and night out throughout the series. Speedweek could be the turning point of Hartlaub’s season, helping him break through to more consistent top-ten finishes and more top fives.

UP NEXT

Hartlaub will kick off the 2025 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek at Williams Grove Speedway on June 27th.  Be sure to stop by the NinetyFive Motorsports team souvenir trailer and pick up your Kody Hartlaub merchandise to show your support!  The full series schedule is listed below.

  1. Jun-27 Williams Grove Speedway
  2. Jun-28 Lincoln Speedway
  3. Jun-29 BAPS Motor Speedway
  4. Jun-30 Lincoln Speedway
  5. Jul-1 Grandview Speedway
  6. Jul-2 Port Royal Speedway
  7. Jul-3 Hagerstown Speedway
  8. Jul-4 Williams Grove Speedway
  9. Jul-5 Port Royal Speedway
  10. Jul-6 Path Valley Speedway

TRIBUTE REMINDER

As we prepare for the excitement of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, it’s important to remember the special tribute and fundraiser organized by J Fuels in collaboration with NinetyFive Motorsports in honor of the Late Patrolman Andrew William Duarte.

This meaningful event, beginning at BAPS Motor Speedway on June 29th, will feature a commemorative wing adorned with Patrolman Duarte’s details, highlighting his service and dedication.

Fans are encouraged to participate in a raffle to win this special wing, with proceeds supporting the Officer Andrew Duarte Memorial Fund. For a detailed overview of this heartfelt initiative and how you can contribute to honoring Patrolman Duarte’s legacy, please click the title below to visit the original press release:

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Join us and the racing community in making a positive impact while celebrating the life of a true local hero.

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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Cappetta Earns Another Top 10 at Lincoln; Takes Over Championship Points Lead

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East Berlin, PA – June 25, 2025

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Image Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

Ashley Cappetta’s race night at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday was full of emotion, challenges, and ultimately, another top 10 finish in 358 sprint car competition—her fifth in six starts this season.

Things started off on a superstitious note when Cappetta and her crew member received wristbands numbered 43-19 and 1-19, respectively—a combination of numbers with strong sentimental ties. “With Steve’s number being 19 and 43 being someone very special to me, it felt like a good sign,” said Cappetta. “Then we pulled pill number 19—it just felt like something good was in the air.”

The team tried a new setup during warm-ups that showed early promise. However, changing track conditions by the heat race made the car difficult to handle. “It was probably the most uncomfortable I’ve felt all year,” Cappetta admitted. “It was standing up on the right rear, really bad off the corners. I couldn’t drive it the way I needed to.” A racing incident with Chad Criswell added to the frustration, but Cappetta emphasized her commitment to clean racing and apologized to Criswell and his team.

Despite the challenges, Cappetta’s consistency paid off, as she held onto an invert spot for the feature. After a team discussion, the decision was made to revert to a more familiar and proven setup for the main event. “I knew it wasn’t the night for trial and error,” she explained. “We’ve been consistent all year, and I didn’t want to jeopardize that.”

That decision paid off, as Cappetta climbed into the top five during the A-Main, running as high as fifth before a late-race caution allowed another driver to capitalize. She ultimately finished sixth—another solid result for the team, which is still in its first season together. “It was a good rebound. I got my confidence back during the feature,” she said.

The team will continue working to improve, including a private midweek test session at BAPS Motor Speedway. “Even though it’s not Lincoln, any seat time is valuable,” Cappetta noted. “We’ve been putting in the hours, talking through everything, watching film—this season already feels different in the best way.”

The team’s efforts have put Cappetta atop the Lincoln Speedway point standings—by a slim five-point margin. “It’s early, and I’m not focused on winning a championship just yet. I want to win races. But even leading for one week shows we’re doing something right.”

Cappetta Reflects on PA Speedweek Kickoff Event

Cappetta also participated in the PA Speedweek Kickoff event on Sunday, an experience she found both meaningful and necessary. “I thought it was a great event,” she shared. “It’s so important to bring fans—especially young kids—closer to the sport. They’re the future.”

Ashley emphasized how these events foster connection and community among drivers and fans. “We don’t always get to talk at the track. Sunday gave us that chance,” she said. “Selling merchandise is also a big help. It’s not just fan gear—it’s like a mini sponsorship. Every little bit helps.”

With momentum on her side and a dedicated team behind her, Cappetta remains focused and optimistic. “We’re still learning, but we’re heading in the right direction. We’re not just showing up—we’re showing up to compete.”

ABOUT  ASHLEY CAPPETTA

Ashley Cappetta is a second-generation racer following her uncle’s footsteps. She started her racing career in 2012. It was her first year piloting her race car but certainly not her first exposure to the sport. She was introduced to racing by her father, who was Steve Smith’s crew chief. Her uncle, Rob Cappetta was also involved in the sport driving his own #89 sprint car and went on to be a gasman for Robert Yates Racing. Ashley is making her own way by being the first female in her family to set center stage as a driver. Ashley has had a couple of years of sprint car experience with various teams, starting out as a crew member doing such simple tasks as scrapping mud to advancing her skills into doing maintenance for her own race car. Ashley showing her success with not only her abilities working on her race car but also by winning a Hard Charger Award in only her first season racing. Ashley feels she has the best of both worlds by not only knowing how to race but by having the knowledge of the mechanics and being able to provide detailed feedback to her team. Her goal is to continue to grow as a racer and work her way up through the sprint car division.

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Preston Lattomus Gears up for First Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speedweek

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Lewes, DE – June 24, 2025

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

As Preston Lattomus readies himself for the upcoming Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, he reflects on the progress and experiences he’s gained during his rookie season in a 410 sprint car. With ten races spread over ten days, Speedweek provides an excellent opportunity for Lattomus to hone his skills further and gather invaluable experience at the wheel of the Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, E-Z GO, Betts Garage No.91.

RECENT RESULTS:

  • Date/Location:  June 6, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Event:  All Star Circuit of Champions / Lynn Paxton EMMR Legends Classic
  • Stats:  Group Qualifying 12th, Heat 4th (6), A-main 21st (18)
  • Date/Location:  June 7, 2025 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Event:  All Star Circuit of Champions / Elijah Hawkins Memorial
  • Stats:  Group Qualifying 19th, Heat 6th (7), A-main 21st (27)
  • Date/Location:  June 20, 2025 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Event:  Fan Appreciation Night
  • Stats:  Heat 9th (4), B-main 7th (7)

DRIVEN

Looking back on the season so far, Preston notes that while he hasn’t reached his ideal performance level yet, the journey has been both challenging and rewarding. Racing in Pennsylvania, a region known for its tough, competitive sprint car environment, has been an eye-opener for him. Although he may not have hit every target, he understands that these experiences are essential steps toward becoming a more proficient driver. 

“I know 410 racing in Pennsylvania is the hardest racing in the world, and it takes time to compete with the best,” Lattomus acknowledges.

Having previously taken part in speedweeks for micro sprints, Preston is no stranger to the demands of consecutive racing days. This experience has prepared him somewhat for the rigors of the upcoming Speedweek, though he notes that the stakes are higher and the competition is fiercer at the 410 level.

“Getting ready for Speedweek isn’t a completely new thing, but I realize it will be more races at a much higher level, and I am ready for it,” Lattomus remarked. 

The ten days are seen as a beneficial chance to accumulate laps quickly and absorb the lessons each day offers.

Preston has outlined clear objectives for the upcoming Speedweek. His primary aim is to qualify for all of the A-main events and maximize learning opportunities. Qualifying will be a key to achieving that goal, and that is something he has already identified as an area needing improvement.

“I want to improve my qualifying efforts.  That is critical for a lot of big races we run, so this is a good series to get a chance every day for ten days to work on it.  My goals for Speedweek are to make all of the features and learn as much as possible, and that will all start with qualifying well.” Lattomus shared. 

The series will also bring him to tracks that are new to him in a 410 sprint car, including Grandview, Selingsgrove, Hagerstown, and Path Valley. 

“Racing at a lot of different tracks helps you grow as a driver.  I want to apply what I’ve learned and give the team good runs at these new tracks.”, Lattomus added.

Preston’s drive to grow as a racer and learn from each experience underscores his commitment to the sport. He is approaching the upcoming series with optimism and sees it as a valuable opportunity for accelerating his development toward reaching the high level of performance he knows he is capable of.

At every other level of racing he has taken on, Lattomus has shown he knows how to learn and excel.  This rookie season is step one in that journey in 410 sprint cars.

UP NEXT

Lattomus will enter competition on all ten nights of the upcoming Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, beginning Friday, June 27th at Williams Grove Speedway.

Fans can find the full schedule on the team’s new website,  PrestonLattomus.com.  You will also find Preston’s 2025 merch there, plus all the latest news, schedule, results, stats, and photos.

Fans can also pick up the 2025 merch and hero cards at the track during Speedweek!

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.

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