David Gravel’s team owner already owns two World of Outlaws race tracks, but he might as well own The Dirt Track at Charlotte himself.
The Watertown, Connecticut native brought home his fourth win at Charlotte in the last five World of Outlaws races ran at the track that ends the World of Outlaws season.
“Yeah the track was good,” Gravel told DirtVision. “That curve was gnarly in one and two. Definitely packed some mud in the wheels. I didn’t want to make a mistake (late in the race).”
The victory is Gravel’s 11th on the season, tying him with Carson Macedo for the second most in the series behind Brad Sweet – who has 16 going into Saturday’s season finale.
That’s just the cap on an impressive first season for the veteran with Big Game Motorsports.
“It’s been a really good first season,” Gravel said on DirtVision. “I’m excited for next year and I’ve got to thank Tod Quiring. I hadn’t sealed second in points so I wanted to make sure we did that tonight, now we’ll just go out tomorrow night and have some fun.”
Saturday’s action has been pushed up to Noon CT, and again will be on DirtVision.
Kerry Madsen made a last lap pass on Brian Brown to take second as the pair rounded out the podium.
Logan Schuchart was leading with 12 laps to go, but had to make a trip to pit road under caution, surrendering the lead.
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Results
World Finals Night 1
The Dirt Track at Charlotte
1. David Gravel
2. Kerry Madsen
3. Brian Brown
4. Carson Macedo
5. Donny Schatz
6. Brent Marks
7. Kasey Kahne
8. Brad Sweet
9. Logan Schuchart
10. Justin Peck
11. Spencer Bayston
12. Shane Stewart
13. Brock Zearfoss
14. Kyle Reinhardt
15. Tyler Courtney
16. Jacob Allen
17. Jac Haudenschild
18. Cole Macedo
19. Sheldon Haudenschild
20. Lynton Jeffrey
21. Kraig Kinser
22. James McFadden
23. Cory Eliason
24. Sam Hafertepe Jr.
25. Wayne Johnson
