NEW WESTON, Ohio — The Pa. Posse secured a dominant victory at the 42nd annual King’s Royal race, held Saturday at Eldora Speedway. Anthony Macri, driving for the Posse, pocketed a season-high $200,000 payday.
Pennsylvania Drivers Shine
Macri’s win marked the third time a driver from Pennsylvania claimed the prestigious King’s Royal crown. Fellow Keystone State racers Ryan Smith and Danny Dietrich also landed in the top 10. This victory represents the richest of Macri’s career, placing him among an elite group of sprint car drivers who have won races with a purse of at least $200,000. It was also Macri’s inaugural win at the historic Eldora Speedway.
Rico Abreu, who won a race the previous night, narrowly missed a storybook weekend. Abreu had climbed to second place and was closing in on Macri, but his car slowed in the closing laps.
In other weekend events, Kyle Larson captured the Jokers Jackpot race, while Aaron Reutzel and Corey Day claimed victories in the Double Down Duels.
Port Royal Speedway Highlights
Just over a week after a tire explosion derailed his leading run, Justin Whittall achieved redemption at Port Royal Speedway. Whittall secured his first win of the 2025 season on Saturday. Mike Thompson finished in second place, and Blane Heimbach edged out Garrett Bard for third. Gerard McIntyre earned hard-charger honors, advancing 10 positions to finish ninth. Jake Karklin received the J&S Classics Warrior Award.
The 358 sprint cars made their return to Port Royal after a five-year hiatus. Ayden Hare took the win in the feature event, overtaking Derek Locke with two laps remaining. Doug Dodson won the Penns Valley Meat Market PA Sprint Series 305 sprint car race, with Josh Spicer and Mike Melair finishing second and third, respectively.
Lincoln Speedway Action
ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. — Following a rain delay, T.J. Stutts emerged victorious in the feature event at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night. The Super Sportsman series also made its sole appearance of the season, with Russ Mitten leading wire-to-wire for the win.
Williams Grove Speedway Results
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Troy Wagaman Jr. piloted Mike Heffner’s No. 27 to a commanding sprint-car victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night. Wagaman achieved a clean sweep, setting fast time, winning his heat, the dash, and the 25-lap main event of the World of Outlaws Tuneup. Including a $300 bonus for fast time, Wagaman took home $6,300 for his fourth career win at the track. In the twin 358 sprint features, Dylan Norris secured wins in both races.
