{"id":3955,"date":"2026-01-29T20:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidgravel89.com\/?p=3955"},"modified":"2026-01-29T20:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:28:28","slug":"big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-aiming-to-produce-third-straight-championship-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davidgravel89.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-aiming-to-produce-third-straight-championship-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Aiming to Produce Third Straight Championship Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inside Line Promotions \u2013 BRANDON, S.D. (Jan. 29, 2026) \u2013 Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel is seeking to join rare air this season as the team aims to capture a third consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.<\/span><\/p>\n

If accomplished, Gravel would become only the fourth driver to win three World of Outlaws titles in a row and just the fifth driver to garner at least three championships in a career.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really cool to have the opportunity to do that,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s high on our priority list, but it\u2019s not going to be easy. I feel like we have all the tools to continue what we are doing. I feel we are getting better and stronger as the years go. For only three other drivers to have done it, that\u2019s pretty cool.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The grueling schedule featuring more than 80 races begins next week when Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., hosts the 55th<\/sup> annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Feb. 4-7.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gravel, who is entering his sixth year with Big Game Motorsports, has won five of his last 15 World of Outlaws races at the track and the team has earned the DIRTcar Nationals championship two out of the last four years. Last season, Gravel finished second, fourth, third and third, respectively, to end up second in the event standings.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTime seems to go by faster as you get older,\u201d he said in reference to the offseason. \u201cAfter Night 1, you\u2019re in the swing of things. It\u2019s a relaxing way to start the year starting in Florida. Definitely love starting the year at Volusia.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The team is coming off a stellar 2025 campaign that culminated in a second straight World of Outlaws championship. That made Gravel only the sixth driver in the history of the Series to record that feat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team led the World of Outlaws in feature wins with 17 (18 total victories during the season) and in podium finishes, top fives and top 10s as well as feature laps led, quick time awards, heat race wins and dash appearances.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOn-track performance, I don\u2019t know how it could get much better,\u201d Gravel said. \u201cWe had two parts failures and the driver drove it into the fence the last race of the season. We had that flat tire in California, too. We had three DNFs and did what we did. Realistically the goal is always zero DNFs. Hopefully a maximum of one. Any more than that is really hurting your chances to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRight now the good teams are really, really good. There\u2019s always pressure to stay on top.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

UP NEXT \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Feb. 4-7 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., for the 55th<\/sup> annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series<\/span><\/p>\n

BIG GAME MOTORSPORTS MEDIA LINKS \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

X: https:\/\/x.com\/BigGameMotorspt<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DAVID GRAVEL MEDIA LINKS \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

X: https:\/\/x.com\/DavidGravel<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DavidGravelRacing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram: http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/DavidGravel2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

YouTube: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DavidGravel<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.shopDGR.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

HUSET\u2019S SPEEDWAY \u2013 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Huset\u2019s Speedway is home to the BillionAuto.com Huset\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s Speedway at http:\/\/www.HusetsSpeedway.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

JACKSON MOTORPLEX \u2013 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2026 EVENT TICKET LINK \u2013 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

To purchase tickets for events at either Huset\u2019s Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit http:\/\/mpv.tickets.com\/schedule\/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#\/?view=list&includePackages=true<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out all of the newest Huset\u2019s Speedway merchandise at http:\/\/www.ShopHusets.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS \u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Inside Line Promotions<\/span><\/em> specializes in affordable public relations and media management for motor sports drivers, teams, sponsors, tracks, series, events, organizations and manufacturers. ILP<\/em> Founder Shawn Miller leverages professional journalism with new media technologies and social networking to improve your exposure and the return on investment for your sponsors.<\/span><\/p>\n

To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining Team ILP<\/em>, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com<\/a>. For more information on Inside Line Promotions<\/em>, visit http:\/\/www.InsideLinePromotions.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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