Inside Line Promotions – ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 21, 2025) – Big Game Motorsports wrapped up a hectic week in Ohio with a strong outing on Saturday at Eldora Speedway, which hosted the 42nd annual Kings Royal.
David Gravel charged from 19th to fifth place to garner the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars. It marked his fifth career top five and his third in a row during the crown jewel event.
The busy week featuring five straight nights of racing began last Tuesday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, where Gravel set quick time during his group’s World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series qualifying session. He then won a heat race, advanced from eighth to seventh place in the dash and ended sixth in the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by DAC Vitamins main event.
The team ventured to Eldora Speedway on Wednesday to start four nights in a row at the high-banked oval. Gravel was quickest in his qualifying group, placed fifth in a heat race and maneuvered from eighth to second place during a Kubota High Limit Racing main event. However, the team was disqualified because of a nose wing violation.
That dropped the team from a likely front row starting position in Thursday’s $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot to buried in a B Main. Gravel drove into a transfer position before a vicious crash ended the night early with a DNF.
Friday returned to World of Outlaws competition during the Knight Before the Kings Royal. Gravel was fourth quickest in his group, ran second in a heat race and in the dash, and ended fourth in the main event.
He currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 174 points entering another busy week. The action begins on Wednesday at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa., during the Bricker’s Bash. Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., hosts the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday and Saturday. The weekend wraps up on Sunday at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y., during the Empire State Challenge.
QUICK RESULTS –
July 15 – Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 7 (8); Feature: 6 (7).
July 16 – Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 5 (6); Feature: DQ (8).
July 17 – Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio – B Main: DNF (12).
July 18 – Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio – Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 2 (2); Dash: 2 (3); Feature: 4 (2).
July 19 – Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio – Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 5 (4); Feature: 5 (19).
SEASON STATS –
45 races, 10 wins, 36 top fives, 42 top 10s, 42 top 15s, 42 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Wednesday at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa., for the Bricker’s Bash; Friday and Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals; and Sunday at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y., for the Empire State Challenge with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
BIG GAME MOTORSPORTS MEDIA LINKS –
X: https://x.com/BigGameMotorspt
DAVID GRAVEL MEDIA LINKS –
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidGravelRacing
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DavidGravel2
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidGravel
Website: http://www.shopDGR.com
HUSET’S SPEEDWAY –
Huset’s Speedway is home to the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals, which runs June 18-21 and features two six-figure payouts that week. The dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D., hosts a variety of events from Mother’s Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee national events and a strong Sunday Night weekly program. Check out the complete schedule and get more information about Huset’s Speedway at http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com.
JACKSON MOTORPLEX –
Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from May through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Power Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For the full 2025 racing schedule and more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com.
2025 EVENT TICKET LINK –
To purchase tickets for events at either Huset’s Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true.
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE –
Check out all of the newest Huset’s Speedway merchandise at http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com.
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