ROSSBURG, OHIO (September 23, 2020) – The competitors rolled into the track that Earl Baltes carved into the cornfields of northwest Ohio back in 1954, and Tony Stewart purchased in 2004. The drivers and their teams were back for the final night of the invitation only Governors Reign event that had a $52,000 check awaiting the winner in the livestream only event on FloRacing. After setting a New Track Record (NTR) on Tuesday night with a lap of 12.599 seconds and a disappointing 17th place finish, after having an on track mishap on a lap 20 restart while running third on the opening night, David Gravel and the JJR #41 team were back at Eldora Speedway focused and determined to continue their speed and drive a better overall outcome on the night when all of the big money was up for grabs. There were 46 of the 48 invited participants and their affiliated teams back in the pit area as they were spaced throughout the pit area again ready to get up to speed in some high sped action at Eldora Speedway!
BACK FOR THE BIG MONEY: FOCUSED AND DETERMINED, GRAVEL BEATS A HARD-CHARGING KYLE LARSON TO THE FINISH LINE TO WIN THE $52,000 GOVERNORS REIGN FINALE AT ELDORA SPEEDWAY AGAINST THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
KICKING OFF BUSY WEEK AT ELDORA: DAVID GRAVEL BLASTS INTO FALL SETTING A NEW TRACK RECORD IN TIME TRIALS ON THE FIRST OF TWO NIGHTS OF THE INVITATION ONLY GOVERNORS REIGN BEFORE REJOINING FIELD AND COLLECTING A 17TH PLACE FINISH
ROSSBURG, OHIO (September 22, 2020) – Following the race at Devil’s Bowl on Saturday night, the team trucked from Texas to Ohio, Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) and J.R.C. Transportation style, for the kickoff off of the Governors Reign at the famous Eldora Speedway under Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) presented by Mobil 1 sanction. Announced on August 18th, the invitation only event would happen behind closed doors due to the State of Ohio’s ongoing restrictions in response to COVID-19 health crisis. Fans could watch both nights of action live only on FloRacing as the 48 invitees prepared for action with no fans in the stands. The pit area was hustling as each of the teams were hard at work getting their speed chariots ready for their driver to perform at speed in this unprecedented two-day event.