Round 7 of the ICL 358 Mod National Tour brought a high-pace chess match to , and it ended with JT Ferry finishing the job up front. The closing stint turned when the lead group bunched and Ferry, who had been steadily closing, cleared the front-runners and controlled the final six laps to the flag. Using the 12-to-1 points scale, Ferry’s win delivers the full 12 points and—paired with consistent results season—moves him deeper into the title conversation.

Aidan Strawberry crossed the line second, collecting 11 points to protect his championship lead. Strawberry’s run was efficient rather than dramatic, the kind of day that anchors a season: no bonus point this time, but a clean 11-point haul keeps the No. 17 on top overall with six rounds complete. Seth Gregory finished third (10 points) after spending time trading the lead with Charlie Geibel through the race’s middle phase. That duel ultimately set the stage for Ferry’s winning move in the run-in.

Geibel wound up fourth after that back-and-forth with Gregory, still banking an impactful 9-point debut on the 2025 ledger and immediately popping into the standings. The bigger mover in the championship picture, though, is Ferry: with the 12 points from Bristol, he climbs to second overall and trims the margin to the top. Gregory’s steady podium keeps him on the front row of the chase as well.

There was also turbulence for a pair of contenders. Brayden E. Carter (5th in points entering the night) and Brenden McGlothlin were involved in early contact that put both into the wall. McGlothlin’s race ended there; Carter continued but had to regroup from deep in the order, limiting his scoring opportunity on a night when rivals made gains. In a long season, those 2–3 point swings matter—especially with the 1-point fast-time bonus floating each round.

The standings story after Bristol: Strawberry extends his season line to six straight top-tens and holds serve at the top. Ferry’s victory vaults him to P2, and Gregory’s podium nudges him up to P3. Kinser Lightner, already a race winner this season, sits fourth after a solid but quiet round. Carter remains well within striking distance, but Bristol will sting given the points surrendered to direct rivals. With 14 races still to play, the math says one big night can re-order the top five in a hurry.

What’s Next — (Round 8 of 21)
The tour heads to Oswego Speedway next, where throttle discipline and corner exit drive typically decide track position. Keep an eye on Ferry and Gregory, both arriving with momentum from Bristol. Strawberry’s lead is healthy, but Oswego’s precision-first rhythm often rewards the same strengths that have defined his season—clean laps, even pace, and error-free traffic work. Geibel’s immediate speed at Bristol also makes him an intriguing dark horse on a similarly momentum-sensitive surface.

Plain Text — Results (Finish)

  1. JT Ferry, 2) Aidan Strawberry, 3) Seth Gregory, 4) Charlie Geibel

Plain Text — Top 20 in Points (After Round 7)

  1. Aidan Strawberry – 66

  2. JT Ferry – 48

  3. Seth Gregory – 44

  4. Kinser Lightner – 38

  5. Brayden E Carter – 32

  6. Tyler Ducharme – 21

  7. Dylan Blackburn – 19

  8. Johnnie Tucker – 14

  9. Brenden McGlothlin – 13

  10. Tyler Mckim – 12

  11. Joseph Grandy – 11

  12. Brett Grube – 10

  13. Ben Joly – 10

  14. Damian Ward – 10

  15. Brandon Dittmer – 9

  16. Charlie Geibel – 9

  17. Dustin Holloway – 9

  18. James Richard2 – 9

  19. Richie Yost – 9

  20. Trey Paseka – 8

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