Friday Night Stock Car Race Report 05/08/2026
Twister Track Slot Car Racer Report
Event Date: May 8, 2026
Track: Twister Track
Classes: Nascar Expert & Nascar Amateur
The Twister delivered a fast and technical night of racing, with strong lap consistency proving just as important as outright speed. Blue lane dominance was clear across both divisions, producing every winning best lap except one.
Nascar Expert Results
| Pos | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Rothstein | 289.63 | 4.592 | Blue |
| 2 | Doug Yarbrough | 285.31 | 4.733 | Blue |
| 3 | Piper Clark | 280.29 | 4.739 | Blue |
| 4 | Leonard Strand | 267.82 | 4.995 | Blue |
| 5 | Shawn Sweeney | 266.12 | 4.894 | Blue |
| 6 | Mike Wilson | 262.22 | 4.963 | Blue |
Expert Class Recap
Aaron Rothstein put together the performance of the night, combining blistering pace with consistency to claim the Expert division victory. His 289.63 lap total and event-best 4.592-second lap showed complete command of the Twister layout.
Doug Yarbrough stayed within striking distance throughout the race, finishing second only 4.32 laps back. His 4.733 best lap proved he had the speed, but Rothstein’s consistency over the full heat made the difference.
Piper Clark rounded out the podium with a strong 280.29 laps and nearly identical pace to Yarbrough, posting a 4.739 best lap.
The middle of the field featured a tight battle between Leonard Strand and Shawn Sweeney. Despite Sweeney recording a quicker best lap at 4.894, Strand edged him in total laps through steadier race rhythm.
Mike Wilson completed the field with 262.22 laps and remained competitive throughout the session.
Expert Division Highlights
- Fastest Lap: Aaron Rothstein — 4.592
- Winning Margin: 4.32 laps
- All top six drivers recorded their best laps on the Blue lane
- Three drivers broke the 4.75-second barrier
Nascar Amateur Results
| Pos | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bauder | 268.99 | 4.942 | Blue |
| 2 | Bryan Williamson | 260.34 | 5.082 | Blue |
| 3 | Jack Granchi | 254.99 | 5.047 | Blue |
| 4 | Keith Bare | 254.01 | 4.939 | Blue |
| 5 | Mike Strong | 241.97 | 5.356 | Green |
| 6 | John Kolman | 127 | 4.867 | Blue |
Amateur Class Recap
David Bauder drove a composed race to capture the Amateur division win with 268.99 laps. His 4.942 best lap demonstrated both speed and consistency on the demanding Twister course.
Second place went to Bryan Williamson, who finished with 260.34 laps after maintaining a clean and steady pace across the heat.
Jack Granchi narrowly secured the final podium spot over Keith Bare by less than a single lap in one of the closest battles of the evening.
Bare’s 4.939-second best lap was actually the second-fastest lap in the division, suggesting strong raw pace despite the fourth-place finish.
Mike Strong was the only driver to post a fastest lap on the Green lane, while John Kolman showed impressive speed potential with a 4.867 best lap despite mechanical issues or race interruptions limiting his final total to 127 laps.
Amateur Division Highlights
- Fastest Lap: John Kolman — 4.867
- Closest Battle: Granchi over Bare by 0.98 laps
- Blue lane remained the preferred fast lane
- Bauder’s consistency secured a comfortable victory margin
Overall Event Notes
The Twister track rewarded smooth throttle control and rhythm driving, with the Blue lane clearly offering the quickest route around the circuit. Across both divisions, consistency over long runs proved critical, especially in the technical middle sections where small mistakes quickly added up.
The Expert field showed exceptional pace, with the top three drivers all turning laps in the 4.7-second range or better. Meanwhile, the Amateur class featured several competitive battles and promising performances that suggest even tighter racing ahead in future events.
