Weekly Stock Car Expert Division Race Report
Event Date: October 3, 2025
Time: 8:10 PM
Race Type: NASCAR Expert Class
Heat: 1
Overview
The TWISTER event lived up to its name, delivering fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat action in Heat 1 of the NASCAR Expert division. With six drivers competing, the race was marked by blistering lap times, high-speed duels, and a dominant performance at the front.
Race Summary
Aaron Rothstein put on a masterclass in control and speed, taking the win with a race result of 292.29 and setting the fastest lap of the event at 4.702 seconds. Rothstein’s precision and consistency over the duration of the heat kept the rest of the field at bay.
Hot on his heels, Piper Clark claimed second with a strong performance, clocking a top lap time of 4.755 and finishing just under two points behind at 290.70. Clark showed excellent pace throughout the race and kept pressure on the leader until the end.
Chris Alden rounded out the podium with a solid third-place finish, managing a best time of 4.743, slightly quicker than Clark’s best lap but falling just short in overall race result at 289.83. Alden showed flashes of pace that could convert into a win with a few cleaner laps.
Midfield Battle
Behind the top three, Leonard Strand and Mike Wilson fought for mid-pack honors. Strand finished fourth with a race result of 280.38, just ahead of Wilson’s 274.40. Both drivers had competitive lap times — 4.786 and 4.765 respectively — indicating close margins and room for improvement in consistency.
Tough Outing
Shawn Sweeney had a challenging run, managing a race result of 201.00. Despite a decent best time of 4.881, he was unable to find the consistency needed to stay in contention. Expect a bounce-back effort in the next round.
Final Results – Heat 1
| Position | Driver | Race Result | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aaron Rothstein | 292.29 | 4.702 |
| 2nd | Piper Clark | 290.70 | 4.755 |
| 3rd | Chris Alden | 289.83 | 4.743 |
| 4th | Leonard Strand | 280.38 | 4.786 |
| 5th | Mike Wilson | 274.40 | 4.765 |
| 6th | Shawn Sweeney | 201.00 | 4.881 |
Key Takeaways
- Rothstein was the clear standout, combining speed and consistency.
- Clark and Alden were very closely matched — Alden edged Clark on best lap, but Clark’s consistency secured the higher finish.
- Strand and Wilson were in a tight midfield contest, both showing flashes of pace.
- Sweeney will be looking to regroup and re-strategize for upcoming heats.
