Friday Night Stock Car Race Report 05/15/2027
TWISTER Delivers Tight Racing in NASCAR Amateur and Expert Classes
May 15, 2026 — NASCAR Slot Car Racing Report
The TWISTER track hosted an exciting night of NASCAR slot car action on May 15, featuring competitive Amateur and Expert divisions with close battles, fast laps, and strong consistency across the field.
NASCAR Amateur Results
In the Amateur division, David Bauder took the win with an impressive 277.17 laps, combining smooth driving and consistency throughout the event. Bauder also posted the fastest lap of the class with a 4.889-second run on the Blue lane.
Second place went to Bryan Williamson with 266.77 laps, narrowly edging out Jack Granchi, who finished third at 265.89 laps. Both racers recorded identical best lap times of 4.961 seconds, showing just how competitive the battle for the podium was.
Keith Bare secured fourth place with 254.02 laps, followed by Jim Bowes in fifth at 236.54 laps. Mike Strong rounded out the field in sixth with 234.85 laps.
Amateur Final Standings
| Pos | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bauder | 277.17 | 4.889 | Blue |
| 2 | Bryan Williamson | 266.77 | 4.961 | Blue |
| 3 | Jack Granchi | 265.89 | 4.961 | Orange |
| 4 | Keith Bare | 254.02 | 4.985 | Purple |
| 5 | Jim Bowes | 236.54 | 4.990 | Yellow |
| 6 | Mike Strong | 234.85 | 5.589 | White |
NASCAR Expert Results
The Expert class delivered the fastest racing of the evening, led by Aaron Rothstein, who dominated with 297.29 laps and the quickest lap of the night at 4.645 seconds on the Blue lane.
The fight for second was incredibly close as Bill Clemans finished with 287.99 laps, barely ahead of Doug Yarbrough at 287.50 laps. Less than half a lap separated the two drivers after a hard-fought race.
Piper Clark claimed fourth place with 285.56 laps, remaining within striking distance of the podium throughout the event. Mike Wilson followed in fifth with 276.50 laps, while Shawn Sweeney completed the field with 272.64 laps.
Expert Final Standings
| Pos | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Rothstein | 297.29 | 4.645 | Blue |
| 2 | Bill Clemans | 287.99 | 4.678 | Blue |
| 3 | Doug Yarbrough | 287.50 | 4.655 | Green |
| 4 | Piper Clark | 285.56 | 4.853 | Yellow |
| 5 | Mike Wilson | 276.50 | 4.809 | Blue |
| 6 | Shawn Sweeney | 272.64 | 4.905 | Orange |
The TWISTER layout once again proved challenging and rewarding, with several drivers turning sub-5-second laps and multiple podium battles staying tight until the final heat. The Expert field nearly broke the 300-lap mark, while the Amateur division showcased improving pace and consistency across the board.
