{"id":3994,"date":"2026-08-03T21:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidgravel89.com\/?p=3994"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:30:13","slug":"big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-top-summer-nationals-at-williams-grove-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davidgravel89.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-top-summer-nationals-at-williams-grove-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Top Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inside Line Promotions \u2013 MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Aug. 3, 2026) \u2013 Big Game Motorsports produced a second-straight week of earning a trio of podium finishes with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.<\/p>\n<p>David Gravel guided the team to third-place results on Wednesday at BAPS Motor Speedway and Friday at Williams Grove Speedway before he won the C&amp;D Rigging Summer Nationals finale at the track on Saturday. It marked Gravel\u2019s 11<sup>th<\/sup> career World of Outlaws triumph at the unique oval.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first race where I ever drove a sprint car was at Williams Grove Speedway,\u201d he said in a post-race interview on DIRTVision. \u201cI did about four laps the whole night then went to Lincoln (Speedway) the next night and crashed in the heat race. Yeah, PA is where I got my start. I\u2019ve got to thank Cody (Jacobs), Zach (Patterson) and Luke (Vaughn) for busting their butts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The busy week in Central Pennsylvania started at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa., on Wednesday. Gravel was sixth quickest in qualifying and he won a heat race as well as the dash before capping the night with a third-place finish in the A Main.<\/p>\n<p>Two nights later, Gravel timed in fourth quickest in his group at Williams Grove Speedway. A heat race victory was followed by a fourth-place finish in the dash. Gravel gained a position in the main event to end third.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday was near perfect for the team as Gravel was quickest in his group (Flight 1 quick time was quickest of the night to keep Gravel from a clean sweep). He then captured a heat race, the dash and the main event for his 10<sup>th<\/sup> feature triumph of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The strong week pushed Gravel\u2019s lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings to 180 points.<\/p>\n<p>The Ironman 55 Weekend is up next for the team with shows this Friday and Saturday at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, Mo. Gravel has World of Outlaws wins at the track in 2016 and 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>QUICK RESULTS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>July 29 \u2013 BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa. \u2013 Qualifying: 6; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 1 (2); Feature: 3 (1).<\/p>\n<p>July 31 \u2013 Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. \u2013 Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 1 (2); Dash: 4 (3); Feature: 3 (4).<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 1 \u2013 Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. \u2013 Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (1).<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEASON STATS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>49 races, 10 wins, 33 top fives, 41 top 10s, 45 top 15s, 46 top 20s<\/p>\n<p><strong>UP NEXT \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday and Saturday at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, Mo., for the Ironman 55 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series<\/p>\n<p><strong>BIG GAME MOTORSPORTS MEDIA LINKS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>X: <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZExOV3bg0kLL6njYiBs7QOGWFQbMF3UF2ILQ577P9Lj3nMcp3daAXASO76l0ZEaHOhbiXqXuyBcxIkcEjlui-26oVYPoc14NEKVFYc7knpgrp&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">https:\/\/x.com\/BigGameMotorspt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAVID GRAVEL MEDIA LINKS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>X: <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZExOV3bg0kLL63pOMNvHcGN8l7jiKWlErsrbWmhmhLYOU8l2KjudDpWDscDsxr0DncIjpVD8MoCB4xZBEWg8HwD0L5c38DaVnOg==&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">https:\/\/x.com\/DavidGravel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZExOV3bg0kLL6i_m_3xkhwHFOheveK_sVJuM_Cy3A986D0wS1tbkpHoFz73BQBbqkprtWRkJI_qmB8TvAkUOJFaaT_A1JB18CiB9_oOVOosM4GREb6kk_J1QO8zvfHLonvQ==&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DavidGravelRacing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZExOV3bg0kLL6zAeIPhJEsirMwiaDSrUsdhMzP43Lo0ScbFxqwf6F8PwliHKHpIUOP-BwLSMsvFKAL39uzCZTN6VVHZF0LiPw5A9vhDHuvuCZJFYyrWwDhCM=&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/DavidGravel2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZExOV3bg0kLL6B7iJhbIS0ixrnOYOJ-CgFrJRnatAoxN6SehdltPDBOBNyp5_4ojpJd3031qke9knU7FUUrj3iiplAwWwvEj9XhkQi1WhiqJrKBnDE8ZUd6w=&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DavidGravel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZExOV3bg0kLL686M_MBKhYZOsT4uBu2dHAvfmeIHpmPdYpoBZNCOpEf8jZjb3_OugNH_uO-wnKSwfwgngxc4kEMCw7mTD4Y-veQ==&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">http:\/\/www.shopDGR.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>HUSET\u2019S SPEEDWAY \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZE-Wkp72urEQu0D3uKDCSff8YC_vV89LShdAXEBr5vyhsiGqutBimSG_LyJNAxTVwN3WFp0JMkaHBiWcvgpJLkd00qXLWzpSOqmSgCDo_wrxS&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">http:\/\/www.HusetsSpeedway.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JACKSON MOTORPLEX \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZE6fwWTHft5ZDH2jdxohMz02pdpNYbhAJ-NlmUOdD9Esof2R9mbJvtAIKdNc2D-G6PYPklKbmKVIqZ2J9VAzr--xwsD3WX3XdBUIeO_83IdFl&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">http:\/\/www.JacksonMotorplex.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 EVENT TICKET LINK \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To purchase tickets for events at either Huset\u2019s Speedway or at Jackson Motorplex, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZE6-I73WNSfrOhNrtg1cRv6X1wtvTbr_TohI3jAoZJQ9ctqnfl83f6d4_ApFPNsA1Wes_ybYzfUa0p3GjCVHpRG66guGkCJCKy5nZEkxU0GIKVb2D8rwAhtevgtzmnT---hfjYf6PeXH9mYbE7-mnKCRoOH6QEMFAG3rvgGOY0bMYgy6O1WEJzt_fPUMQZwgTpvX6arrKBr0aczbWWiYwG_VUD9AtsqEUww==&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">http:\/\/mpv.tickets.com\/schedule\/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&amp;orgid=55369#\/?view=list&amp;includePackages=true<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out all of the newest Huset\u2019s Speedway merchandise at <a href=\"https:\/\/58887umab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001UYyDsFeI1dGxWOsmu7dAKbdb9jhKF_yLLMtj4SdNm04sL1upUwXZE3JmXNhOzlgiW7M036uH10aqRatiYp-4w1gH31dWkUOSvTuzmUCHivgEBgyOCwXxViau-1dA5ER8sFXKJLw10MNEAjDPgo3YugEapLmLoX3C&amp;c=-mSz16GM_k43CONSj8fUWor7zaaTzkXixGUUizjrMNW8DAjN1YAmNw==&amp;ch=mHYjRD__JFFpp_vKet9xzYuBNeKNo_gnixzQHvdb-Zn_VvGnIpzTLg==\">http:\/\/www.ShopHusets.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Inside Line Promotions<\/em> specializes in affordable public relations and media management for motor sports drivers, teams, sponsors, tracks, series, events, organizations and manufacturers. <em>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.<\/p>\n<p>To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining <em>Team ILP<\/em>, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or <a href=\"mailto:Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com\">Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com<\/a>. 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