JK Box-Stock Group-9 Race Report 04/18/2026
The JK NBS Group-9 race at Twister on April 18, 2026, featured fast qualifying times and strong race pace across the field, with over 300 laps needed to contend for the win.
Aaron Rothstein took a convincing victory, leading the field with 314.54 laps. His 4.243 qualifying run set the tone early, and he backed it up with consistent speed throughout the race to finish well clear of the competition.
Piper Clark secured second place with 302.09 laps. After a solid qualifying effort, Piper maintained a steady pace and remained the closest challenger, though unable to close the gap to Rothstein.
David Parsons finished third at 296.49 laps. His strong qualifying time of 4.382 kept him in the mix early, and consistent driving earned him the final podium position.
Shawn Sweeney claimed fourth with 288.72 laps, leading the rest of the field with a solid performance. Bill Clemans followed in fifth at 280.78 laps, showing good pace including a 4.509 best lap.
Doug Yarbrough took sixth with 275.37 laps. Despite a quick 4.381 qualifying time, he was unable to maintain that pace over the full distance.
Chris Alden finished seventh with 271.19 laps, just ahead of Mike Wilson in eighth at 270.63, with the two separated by less than a lap.
John Kolman placed ninth with 267.81 laps, followed by David Bauder in tenth at 264.08.
Jack Granchi finished eleventh with 218 laps, and Mike Strong rounded out the field in twelfth with 196.25 laps.
Final Finishing Order:
- Aaron Rothstein – 314.54
- Piper Clark – 302.09
- David Parsons – 296.49
- Shawn Sweeney – 288.72
- Bill Clemans – 280.78
- Doug Yarbrough – 275.37
- Chris Alden – 271.19
- Mike Wilson – 270.63
- John Kolman – 267.81
- David Bauder – 264.08
- Jack Granchi – 218
- Mike Strong – 196.25
