JK Wide Indy Race Report 11/15/2025
Race Report
A tightly contested event unfolded as competitors battled not only for time but for consistency and lane mastery across a diverse field of racers. In a race defined by razor-thin margins and a mix of breakout pace and steady execution, Aaron Rothstein emerged victorious, topping the standings with a 6.49 run and a strong 291.37 score on Yellow lane. His 4.750 reaction metric proved decisive, showcasing both speed and control as he secured the win.
Close behind, Shawn Sweeney delivered one of the quickest raw passes of the day with a 6.24, pairing it with a 276.58 total on Black lane. His 5.072 reaction placed him firmly in second, edging out a tightly packed group of contenders.
The fight for the remaining podium position was intense. Doug Yarbrough’s 6.42 on Green lane kept him just ahead of the surging Leonard Strand, who posted one of the quicker times of the event at 6.17 on Orange. Yarbrough’s stronger total score (273.26 vs. Strand’s 271.48) ultimately sealed third place.
Just behind them, Piper Clark, Bill Clemans, and Mike Wilson formed a remarkably close trio, all separated by less than six total points despite nearly identical elapsed times. Their cluster—from 270.43 down to 264.89—underscored the competitive depth of the field, especially across the Yellow and Green lanes.
Mid-pack, Chris Alden, David Bauder, and Keith Bare each put in balanced performances, with reaction metrics hovering just above the five-second mark. Their consistent runs kept them well clear of the chasing group while maintaining pressure on the leaders.
Further down the standings, Bryan Williamson posted a respectable 6.191, but his higher 5.301 reaction metric cost him valuable points. Rounding out the field, Robert Hanlen, Jack Granchi, and Mike Strong all produced the quickest elapsed times of any competitors—each deep in the 5-second range—but their elevated reaction metrics placed them lower in total score despite their raw speed. Strong’s 5.14 was especially notable, marking one of the fastest single passes of the day.
Summary
The event showcased a blend of precision, breakout speed, and lane-specific strategy. With less than 30 points separating the top eight racers, the competition remained tight throughout, ultimately rewarding the drivers who paired fast ETs with composed reactions. Rothstein’s steady excellence set the benchmark, but the field behind him demonstrated that every thousandth—and every reaction—mattered.
B-Main Podium: P1 Strand, P2 Alden, P3 Bauder
A-Main Podium: P1 Rothstein, P2 Sweeney, P3 Yarbrough
