Inside Line Promotions – ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 18, 2026) – Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel increased his lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship standings last weekend at Eldora Speedway.

A high pill draw on a track that was slowing down stymied the team on Friday, when Gravel qualified 25^th quickest. He advanced from seventh to sixth place in a heat race, which relegated him to the Last Chance Showdown for the first time since Aug. 6, 2025. Gravel gained a position to finish second in the race to transfer into the back of the main event.

A run from 22^nd to 11^th in the A Main earned the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.

Saturday’s weekend finale started better as Gravel timed in eighth quickest. A fourth-place result in a heat race was followed by a run from 11^th to sixth place in the A Main for a total of 16 feature positions gained during the weekend.

Gravel currently leads the World of Outlaws championship standings by 104 points heading into a trio of races during the next week. It begins on Thursday at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., for the Hy-Vee Perks 40. Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, hosts a show on Saturday followed by the Stars & Stripes Salute presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking on Sunday at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D.

Gravel finished fifth at Jacksonville Speedway last season. He placed second and first, respectively, during a two-day event at Knoxville Raceway last month. His best result at Huset’s Speedway last season was a runner-up result.

QUICK RESULTS –

May 15 – Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio – Qualifying: 25; Heat race: 6 (7); B Main: 2 (3); Feature: 11 (22).

May 16 – Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio – Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 6 (11).

SEASON STATS –

21 races, 5 wins, 14 top fives, 18 top 10s, 20 top 15s, 20 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Thursday at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., for the Hy-Vee Perks 40; Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa; and Sunday at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Stars & Stripes Salute presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking 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 –

X: https://x.com/DavidGravel

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.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

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*PHOTO BY TYLER CARR*