Friday Night Slot Car Race Report (07/24/2026)
NASCAR Expert Race Report
Twister Raceway – July 24, 2026
The NASCAR Expert class delivered another competitive evening at Twister Raceway, with fast laps and tight battles throughout the field. Consistency proved to be the deciding factor as the drivers navigated every lane in pursuit of victory.
Aaron Rothstein put together a dominant performance, taking the win with an impressive 288 laps. Aaron also turned the fastest lap of the night with a blistering 4.560-second run on the White lane, setting the pace for the entire field.
Piper Clark secured second place with 283.44 laps, staying within striking distance throughout the race while posting a best lap of 4.831 seconds on the Blue lane. Chris Alden completed the podium in third with 275.13 laps, combining steady driving with a 4.969-second best lap.
The battle for fourth through sixth was one of the night’s highlights. Mike Wilson finished fourth with 273.75 laps, edging out David Bauder, who completed 271.41 laps. John Kolman was right behind with 271.37 laps, missing fifth place by just 0.04 laps—one of the closest finishes of the evening.
Robert Hanlen finished seventh with 241.99 laps, while Mike Strong rounded out the field in eighth with 228.89 laps.
Final Results
| Pos | Driver | Laps | Best Lap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Rothstein | 288.00 | 4.560 |
| 2 | Piper Clark | 283.44 | 4.831 |
| 3 | Chris Alden | 275.13 | 4.969 |
| 4 | Mike Wilson | 273.75 | 4.807 |
| 5 | David Bauder | 271.41 | 4.803 |
| 6 | John Kolman | 271.37 | 4.896 |
| 7 | Robert Hanlen | 241.99 | 5.214 |
| 8 | Mike Strong | 228.89 | 5.471 |
Fast Lap Award: Aaron Rothstein – 4.560 seconds (White Lane)
The Expert class once again showcased close competition, with the podium separated by less than 13 laps and an incredibly tight battle for fifth place. Congratulations to Aaron Rothstein on a commanding victory and the fastest lap of the evening.