Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (May 26, 2026) – Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel compiled a trio of top-five finishes last weekend during a busy Memorial Day Weekend with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
The action began last Thursday at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., where Gravel set quick time during qualifying. A runner-up result in a heat race moved him into the dash. Gravel moved from last – eighth – to sixth place in the dash and he gained one position in the main event to end fifth.
Two nights later, the team invaded Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Gravel was fourth quickest in his group before he won a heat race, maneuvered from seventh to fifth place in the dash and picked up one position in the feature to place fourth.
The Stars & Stripes Salute presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking began on Sunday at Huset’s Speedway with Gravel setting quick time in his qualifying group – less than one tenth of a second off the track record. However, the remainder of the program was rained out and the program resumed on Monday with a fresh start.
This time, Gravel was fourth quickest overall. He captured a heat race win before finishing eighth in the dash. The night concluded with a rally in the waning laps of the main event for a fourth-place result.
The three top fives gives Gravel a World of Outlaws best 17 top fives in 24 main events this season. He currently holds a 118-point lead in the championship standings.
The team heads to North Dakota this weekend for the Don Mack Classic on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks followed by the Gerdau Metal Recycling Magic City Showdown on Sunday at Nodak Speedway in Minot.
Gravel produced World of Outlaws wins at River Cities Speedway in 2017 and in 2023. He captured a Series victory at Nodak Speedway in 2017.
QUICK RESULTS –
May 21 – Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill. – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 2 (1); Dash: 6 (8); Feature: 5 (6).
May 23 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 5 (7); Feature: 4 (5).
May 25 – Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D. – Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 8 (7); Feature: 4 (8).
SEASON STATS –
24 races, 5 wins, 17 top fives, 21 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 23 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Don Mack Classic and Sunday at Nodak Speedway in Minot, N.D., for the Gerdau Metal Recycling Magic City Showdown 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 17-20 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 June through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For the full 2026 racing schedule and more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com.
2026 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.ShopHusets.com.
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*PHOTO BY TYLER CARR*
