IRacing Champions League

3 days ago

🏁🔥 Cedar Lake Shakes Up the Title Picture: Leek Finds Victory Lane 🔥🏁

The iRacing Champions League Midget National Tour stormed into Cedar Lake Speedway for its latest Feature, and the compact 22-lap dash delivered another pivotal twist in the Season 3 story. Parker Leek drove a commanding race, starting from fifth, leading 17 laps, and setting the fastest lap of the night at 14.397 seconds. The victory was his fifth of the season, keeping his championship hopes alive as the chase for the crown inches closer to the finale.

Behind him, James Roselli delivered a strong runner-up finish, his sixth top-five of the campaign, underscoring his consistency in third place overall. Championship leader Aidan Strawberry once again proved steady, driving from eighth to third to collect more valuable points and protect his margin. While Strawberry didn’t lead a lap at Cedar Lake, he continues to maximize every opportunity, leaving the speedway with a 50-point advantage in the standings.

The hard charger of the night was Seth Stenzel, who stormed from 12th on the grid to finish fourth, gaining eight positions in the process. Eli Bookout also impressed, climbing seven spots to claim ninth, a drive that vaulted him fourteen places in the standings. On the other end, it was a night to forget for Dusty Wiegert, who slid back 11 positions from second to 13th, the steepest drop in the field.

Several newcomers and midfielders made noise in this round. Alex Ruppert earned a top-five finish in his season debut, while Rusty O’Neill impressed with sixth place. Riley Edwards and Levi Fisher also turned in solid efforts, showing how deep the competition runs when the series hits a technical short track like Cedar Lake. Each of these results reshaped the fight for spots just outside the top five in the standings, where only a handful of points separate multiple drivers.

In the championship tally, Strawberry remains on top with 144 points, Leek moves to 94, and Roselli holds third at 77. With each race awarding a maximum of 13 points (12 for a win plus 1 for qualifying fast time), Leek mathematically still has a path to the crown but needs multiple wins combined with bonus points and misfortune from Strawberry. Midfield climbers like Bookout (+14 in the table) and Repsik (+9) were among the biggest movers at Cedar Lake, proving that momentum is building in the back half of the schedule.

RESULTS – Cedar Lake Feature

Parker Leek

James Roselli

Aidan Strawberry

Seth Stenzel

Alex Ruppert

Rusty O'Neill

Riley Edwards

Levi Fisher

Eli Bookout

Landin Barker

Luke Repsik

Christopher Gansen

Dusty Wiegert

Dolan Cole

Trenton Schweiger

Logan Murphy

TOP 20 STANDINGS – Season 3

Aidan Strawberry – 144

Parker Leek – 94

James Roselli – 77

Seth Gregory – 49

Craig Silby – 30

Connor Mirabelli – 22

Vincent Gueci – 20

PJ Bozowski – 17

Brayden E Carter – 17

Dan Lane – 16

Brenden McGlothlin – 16

Luke Repsik – 16

Doug Welch – 16

Tyler Bowman4 – 15

Tucker Halliday – 15

Kristopher Moore – 15

Jakob Stitzel – 15

James Turnbull2 – 15

Mason Vincent – 15

Eli Bookout – 13

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IRacing Champions League

4 days ago

🎯🏁 Port Royal Finish Tightens Storylines in ICL Midget National Tour

A razor-thin duel to the checkers at Port Royal Speedway capped a fast 20-lap sprint and reshaped multiple storylines in the ICL Midget National Tour. Aidan Strawberry outlasted a late charge from Vincent Gueci, with the winning move decided on the final lap. The box score shows two leaders and 2 lead changes, and the laps-led column explains why: Strawberry controlled 17 laps while Gueci led 3, setting up the last-lap decider that defined the night.

The stopwatch belonged to Gueci. He set the fastest lap of the race at 19.144 seconds, underlining the speed that kept him glued to Strawberry’s tail. Even so, Strawberry’s blend of pace and track position proved decisive, delivering another victory in a season where he’s been the benchmark. Behind the top two, the drive of the night came from championship contender Parker Leek, who stormed from 21st on the grid to finish 3rd—an 18-position climb that made him the clear hard charger.

There were strong personal storylines sprinkled throughout the top ten. Brenden McGlothlin delivered a tidy 5th and continues to surge in the standings, while Dan Lane’s 6th added another solid mark to a compact but effective season. Lucas Merrifield impressed with a 10th-place finish in his first Season 3 start—an immediate points-paying debut in a deep field. On the flip side, PJ Bozowski endured the toughest night statistically, slipping from 6th on the grid to 20th at the flag.

In the championship, Strawberry extends his advantage at the top with 134 points, while Leek holds second on 82 (-52) and James Roselli remains third on 66 (-68). The math matters now: with 12 points to win and 1 bonus point for qualifying fast time each night, every finish and timed lap can swing the title race quickly. The middle of the table is churning too—huge movers include McGlothlin (+29) into a tie for 10th, Gueci (+23) up to 7th after his runner-up, and Lane (+20) also tied for 10th. One or two results either way will determine who arrives at the finale inside the top-ten picture.

From green to checkers, Port Royal was about execution under pressure. Strawberry maximized track position and clean air. Gueci paired top-tier speed (fastest lap) with late-race urgency. Leek turned a back-row start into a podium. That blend—control, pace, and perseverance—felt like a playoff preview with every point now magnified.

Results (Feature) — Force Plain Text:

#18 Aidan Strawberry, 2) #09 Vincent Gueci, 3) #17 Parker Leek, 4) #14 Seth Gregory, 5) #29 Brenden McGlothlin, 6) #41 Dan Lane, 7) #98 James Roselli, 😎 #11 Colin Sivia, 9) #21 Kinser Lightner, 10) #34 Lucas Merrifield, 11) #2 Jakob Stitzel, 12) #67 Christopher Gansen, 13) #97 Doug Welch, 14) #33 James Allen29, 15) #13 Tucker Richards, 16) #54 Gina Raczkowski, 17) #20 Austin Motley, 18) #51 Easton Cambensy, 19) #27 JT Ferry, 20) #107 PJ Bozowski, 21) #10 Brayden Blackshear, 22) #44 Braden Stoner

Top 20 in Points — Force Plain Text:

Aidan Strawberry, 2) Parker Leek, 3) James Roselli, 4) Seth Gregory, 5) Craig Silby, 6) Connor Mirabelli, 7) Vincent Gueci, 😎 PJ Bozowski, 😎 Brayden E Carter, 10) Dan Lane, 10) Brenden McGlothlin, 10) Doug Welch, 13) Tyler Bowman4, 13) Tucker Halliday, 13) Kristopher Moore, 13) Jakob Stitzel, 13) James Turnbull2, 13) Mason Vincent, 19) Luke Repsik, 20) Lachy R Brett, 20) Brandon Dittmer, 20) JT Ferry, 20) Cullen Hutchison

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IRacing Champions League

5 days ago

🚨🏁 Strawberry Dominates Round 12 at Volusia Speedway Park

The iRacing Champions League Midget National Tour rolled into Volusia Speedway Park for a fast-paced 20-lap feature that delivered plenty of movement in both the race and the championship standings. At the front, it was another flawless performance from Aidan Strawberry, who started on pole and never looked back, leading every lap to capture his fifth victory of the season. With the win, Strawberry not only padded his points lead but also collected the maximum 13 points available — 12 for the win and 1 for setting fast time in qualifying.

Behind him, JT Ferry impressed in just his second tour start by locking down a solid runner-up finish. The battle for third saw Parker Leek storm forward from 11th on the grid to the podium. Leek also clocked the fastest lap of the night at 17.472 seconds on lap 18, showing he had late-race pace even if he couldn’t quite close the gap to the front two. That effort helped him strengthen his grip on second place in the standings, though he still trails Strawberry by a sizeable margin.

The hard charger of the night was James Roselli, who carved his way through the field after rolling off 17th. Roselli gained 12 positions to finish 5th, his best drive of the season in terms of overtakes. That result was crucial in the points picture, keeping him in third overall while reminding the front-runners that he’s still a consistent threat. Other notable movers included Jakob Stitzel (+6) and Brayden E Carter (+6), both recording strong top-six finishes.

Not every driver had a night to celebrate. Lukas Kostic, fresh off a breakthrough showing at Lincoln, struggled at Volusia, falling six spots to finish ninth. Similarly, Brenden McGlothlin dropped back from 5th on the grid to 10th at the finish, losing valuable ground. Still, the midfield remained tightly packed, with a half-dozen drivers tied at 15 points and separated only by finishes in recent rounds. With a handful of races left on the calendar, every position gained or lost on track could swing the balance of the championship chase.

In the standings, Strawberry extended his lead to 49 points over Leek, with Roselli another 12 markers back in third. Seth Gregory and Craig Silby round out the top five, though both face steep climbs if they want to challenge for the title. The big movers of the week included Brayden E Carter (+17) and Jakob Stitzel (+48), both surging up the order thanks to back-to-back solid finishes. With Volusia now in the books, the series shifts to Port Royal Speedway, a track known for rewarding both precision and bravery.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Midget National Tour continues its march with Port Royal Speedway (PA) up next on the Season 3 schedule. With Strawberry holding a commanding lead, all eyes will be on whether Leek or Roselli can chip away at the deficit. ... See MoreSee Less

IRacing Champions League

5 days ago

🏁🔥 SK Modified Weekly Battle at Concord Delivers Battle for the Win

The SK Modified Weekly at Concord rolled into its latest round with an event that turned into one of the most dramatic races of the season. The action up front lasted the entire distance, with multiple drivers showing race-winning pace and the points battle tightening as the laps wound down.

Early on, Davis Warren looked set to continue his dominance, leading the majority of the race and collecting another strong run toward his season tally. The turning point came on lap 26 when Warren and Brayden Carter both caught the outside wall off turn one while fighting for the lead. The moment allowed Aidan Strawberry to move forward, seizing the opportunity to advance and ultimately take command of the race. From there, Strawberry never looked back, driving to his first victory of the season.

One of the brightest stars of the night was rookie driver Jacob Schmitz. Starting from eighth on the grid, Schmitz drove a smooth and aggressive race to move into the top five by the finish, earning the Hard Charger award with three positions gained. He also set the fastest lap of the race with a 15.250-second flyer on lap 5, proving he had the speed to compete at the front. For a driver making only his second series start, it was his best finish to date.

Warren’s third-place run was still enough to add to his season total, and with this finish, he has mathematically clinched the Season 1 SK Modified Weekly championship at Concord. Strawberry’s victory was enough to vault him seven positions in the standings, now sitting firmly in the runner-up spot. That gain represents the biggest leap of the week in the championship fight. Behind them, Jesse Henderson, Ryan Kuhlthau, and Hunter Leroy all remain tied in third, while drivers like Braxton McCullough and Brayden Carter continue to show improvement in their young campaigns.

With the title now decided in Warren’s favor, the focus shifts to the remaining races where the fight for positions two through five in the standings promises to bring just as much drama as the title chase itself. Momentum is shifting as drivers gain confidence, and the battles deeper in the standings are becoming just as intense as those at the front.

Race Results

Aidan Strawberry

Brayden E Carter

Davis Warren

Jason Lopez4

Jacob Schmitz

Braxton McCullough

Marc Patrick Roy

Teddy Hodgdon

Levi Riffle

Jesse Henderson

Hunter Leroy

Ryan Kuhlthau

TJ Majors

Ryan Cherry4

Luis Catalan

Brandon Dittmer

Jason Lopez4

Jacob Merrill

Carson D Reed

Tanner McKim

Top 20 in Season Standings

Davis Warren – 51 pts

Aidan Strawberry – 22 pts

Jesse Henderson – 13 pts

Ryan Kuhlthau – 13 pts

Hunter Leroy – 13 pts

TJ Majors – 13 pts

Braxton McCullough – 12 pts

Brayden E Carter – 11 pts

Ryan Cherry4 – 11 pts

Teddy Hodgdon – 11 pts

Levi Riffle – 11 pts

Chase Conrad – 10 pts

Marc Patrick Roy – 10 pts

Owen Wilson6 – 10 pts

Luis Catalan – 9 pts

Brandon Dittmer – 9 pts

Jason Lopez4 – 9 pts

Jacob Merrill – 9 pts

Carson D Reed – 9 pts

Tanner McKim – 8 pts

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