The Modified Regional East Series heads to Lincoln Speedway (PA) for Race 3, and this is the kind of stop that can reshape a season in a hurry. Lincoln is fast, narrow, and rewards drivers who can run the bottom with confidence while keeping the car straight on exit. With the East standings already tightening after two races, Lincoln feels like the first true “pressure test” of the year—especially with the qualifying fast time bonus point always lurking as the difference-maker.
The points battle at the top is already real. Aidan Strawberry leads the standings with 23 points, but Brayden E Carter is right there at 21, only two points back. That means Lincoln is one of those weeks where the math is simple: if Carter can flip the script with a big run (and maybe snag the fast time bonus), the lead can change hands immediately. Brenden McGlothlin sits third with 15, and he’s close enough that one strong Lincoln night pulls him right back into the championship conversation.
Momentum-wise, Lincoln is coming at the perfect time. The Oswego recap told the story: a three-car battle at the front, Carter right on the winner’s bumper, Strawberry staying in the top three, and McGlothlin stacking another solid points result. The East Series has quickly turned into a “no wasted nights” championship—two races in, the lead is tight, and the next few rounds will decide who’s truly in it for the long haul.
Track history adds another layer. Season 1 at Lincoln was all about clean air and control, with Scout Neff delivering a complete performance—win + fast time for 13 points, while leading all 20 laps. That’s the Lincoln blueprint: start up front, stay mistake-free, and make the track yours before anyone can mount a run. It’s also why Lincoln tends to produce decisive winners when a driver hits the setup window.
The all-time Lincoln stats back up how tough it is to repeat, even for great drivers. Colton Zimmer is the winningest ICL Dirt Modified driver at Lincoln with two wins, while Conner New, Scout Neff, Talon Norco, and Jamie Massey have each grabbed one. That’s a strong list—and it’s exactly why Lincoln matters. If any of those names appear in the field, they instantly become threats, because they’ve already proven they can close at this speedway.
So what should we watch for on race night? First, qualifying—because that extra point is already shaping the standings after only two rounds. Second, clean-air execution, since Lincoln can turn into a rhythm track if the leader gets comfortable. And third, the championship squeeze: Strawberry has the early edge, but Carter is close enough to make Lincoln a potential lead-change event in the points. With five races still remaining after this, nobody wins the title at Lincoln—but someone can absolutely lose control of it here.
SEASON 1 LINCOLN SPEEDWAY RESULTS
- Scout Neff, 2) Brandon Holtmeier, 3) Brayden Donaldson, 4) Devyn Nelsen, 5) Michael Walker18, 6) Andy Sizemore, 7) Brandon Carvey, 8) Dale Farness, 9) Jordan Lafon
CURRENT TOP 10 IN POINTS (After 2 Races)
- Aidan Strawberry (23), 2) Brayden E Carter (21), 3) Brenden McGlothlin (15), 4) Branson Woodward (13), 5) Justin Thomas (11), 6) Jonathan Hanson (9), 7) Casey Borgmeyer (8), 8) Samuel Wright5 (8), 9) Chelby Hinton (7), 10) Chase Williams4 (7)
