Weekly Friday Night Stockcar Race Report 01/02/2026
TWISTER Raceway – NASCAR Total Laps Report
Date: January 2, 2026
Track: Twister
NASCAR Amateur – Total Laps Overview
The NASCAR Amateur race featured a full seven-driver field, with finishing positions decided strictly by total laps completed.
David Bauder led the way, completing 270.04 total laps to take the Amateur victory. His total gave him a clear margin over the rest of the field.
Bryan Williamson finished second with 264.11 laps, holding off a tightly packed group behind him. John Kolmanclaimed third place after completing 254.00 laps.
The battle for mid-pack positions was extremely close. Jack Granchi finished fourth with 253.73 laps, just edging Robert Hanlen, who followed closely in fifth at 253.53 laps. Keith Bare was right behind them in sixth with 252.08 laps, making positions four through six one of the tightest battles of the race.
Mike Strong completed the event in seventh place with 240.26 total laps.
Amateur Total Laps Results
- David Bauder – 270.04
- Bryan Williamson – 264.11
- John Kolman – 254.00
- Jack Granchi – 253.73
- Robert Hanlen – 253.53
- Keith Bare – 252.08
- Mike Strong – 240.26
NASCAR Expert – Total Laps Overview
The Expert class closed the night with higher lap totals and a strong six-driver lineup.
Aaron Rothstein dominated the field, completing 294.10 total laps to secure the overall win and the highest total of the night.
Piper Clark finished second with 284.83 laps, followed closely by Leonard Strand in third with 282.87 laps. The fight for podium positions remained tight throughout the race.
Mike Wilson placed fourth after completing 281.00 laps, while Bill Clemans followed closely in fifth with 280.06 laps, less than one lap separating the two.
Chris Alden rounded out the Expert field with 234.99 total laps.
Expert Total Laps Results
- Aaron Rothstein – 294.10
- Piper Clark – 284.83
- Leonard Strand – 282.87
- Mike Wilson – 281.00
- Bill Clemans – 280.06
- Chris Alden – 234.99
Total Laps Summary
- Highest total laps overall: Aaron Rothstein – 294.10
- Closest finish: Amateur positions 4th–6th separated by just 1.65 laps
A competitive night at Twister Raceway, where total laps completed told the full story in both the Amateur and Expert NASCAR divisions. 🏁
