Supported Driver Update: Wins, Setbacks, and What's Next
The racing season is in full swing, and our From the Pits to the Stands Supported Drivers continue to make strides both on and off the track. Here's the latest from each of the drivers we're proud to support.
Tyler Justice
Tyler Justice continues working toward the next step in his racing career as he explores opportunities to get behind the wheel of a Bandolero.
While there isn't a race recap to share this week, Tyler remains focused on finding the right opportunity to begin his Bandolero journey. We'll continue to follow his progress and share updates as his plans develop.
Jase Rogers
Momentum continues to build for Jase Rogers.
Fresh off another victory at Langley Speedway last weekend, the 10-year-old continues to strengthen his championship campaign. The win adds to an already impressive season as Jase looks to carry that momentum into the coming weeks in pursuit of a Langley Speedway track championship.
Tuggie Case
Round 9 of the Cook Out Summer Shootout didn't go as planned for Tuggie Case and his team.
After qualifying 15th, the team made adjustments by changing gears and loosening up the car in preparation for the feature. Unfortunately, despite those changes, the car continued to slow during the race before suffering an engine failure.
The team plans to bring "Ole Red," their previous engine, out of retirement for next week's race while their engine builder diagnoses and repairs the damaged powerplant. It's a frustrating setback, but one the team is already working hard to overcome.
Ryder Stewart
Sometimes racing gives you very little chance to show what you've got.
Despite a chaotic qualifying session filled with spinning cars, Ryder Stewart put together a strong lap to earn the fifth starting position in the A-Main during Round 9 of the Cook Out Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Unfortunately, his night ended before it could really begin. A spin entering Turn 2 triggered a chain reaction on the opening lap, leaving Ryder with nowhere to go before being collected in the incident and making contact with the wall.
While the result wasn't what the team hoped for, Ryder continues to show increasing confidence and aggression behind the wheel each week. With repairs already underway, the team is looking forward to bouncing back in the final round of the Summer Shootout.
Looking Ahead
Wins, mechanical failures, and racing incidents are all part of the journey in grassroots motorsports. We're proud to support these drivers through both the highs and the lows and look forward to following their progress in the weeks ahead.
Stay tuned to From the Pits to the Stands for more Supported Driver updates, race recaps, and driver features.
