Post-Race Recap: June 14, 2025 – Vado Speedway Park

Vado Speedway Park celebrated its sixth anniversary and Father’s Day weekend with an electrifying night of racing on June 14, 2025. The event featured five thrilling classes—Extreme Landscaping USRA Stock Cars, Rancho Milagro USRA Modifieds, Hulsey Racing Legends, Anthony Sosa Roofing Late Models, and S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks—delivering a mix of high-speed battles, dramatic crashes, and triumphant victories. Here’s how the night unfolded: S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks: Caleb Smith Shines The Pure Stocks kicked off the feature action with a 15-lap battle that saw 11 cars take the green flag. Young hotshot Caleb Smith started on the pole in the No. 02C and never looked back, leading wire-to-wire for his second win of the season. Smith navigated lap traffic masterfully, fending off challenges from a tight field. A late caution with four laps to go couldn’t derail his focus, as he held off Dawnica Minks (No. 8), who finished second after starting fifth, and Kristen Denman (No. 48), who took third from the second starting spot. Jimmy Skoog (No. 51) and Sharrii Minks (No. 67) rounded out the top five, with Skoog’s nimble Honda Civic showcasing versatility on the 3/8-mile oval. Smith praised his team, including Homie Lou Man Fab and Extreme Landscaping, for a setup that kept him untouchable. Hulsey Racing Legends: Josh Jackson’s Redemption The Legends feature was a 20-lap rollercoaster with 15 entries, and Josh Jackson emerged victorious in the No. 37. Starting eighth, Jackson charged through the field, taking the lead with a smooth pass on RJ Garay (No. 27G), who had dominated early from the fourth spot. Garay settled for second, while Jerod Candelaria (No. 33) climbed from 10th to third. Cale Riggs (No. 96) made a hard charge from 14th to fourth, and Eric LaCroix (No. 77) completed the top five. The race saw chaos, including a red flag when points leader Allen Gutierrez (No. 57) slammed into the wall, ending his night. Jackson, who spun early but recovered, credited his girlfriend, family, and the track’s slick conditions for his first win of the year. Extreme Landscaping USRA Stock Cars: Rob Moseley Masters the Mayhem The Stock Cars delivered a 20-lap war of attrition with 20 starters, but only six finished. Rob Moseley (No. M17) started fourth and methodically worked his way to the front, overtaking Jonathan Burton (No. 00) late to secure the win. Josh Cain (No. 3J) was the night’s hard charger, rocketing from 20th to second, while Robert Lewis (No. 13) held steady for third. Herman Garcia (No. 96X) and Arturo Ordonez Jr. (No. 8X) rounded out the top five. Burton led early but faltered, finishing ninth after mechanical woes. The race was a carnage-fest, with cautions galore— Devin Jobin (No. 81) and Cale Riggs (No. 777R) among those bitten by bad luck. Moseley praised his new Kae Dig chassis and thanked his crew, wife, and dad, who demanded a win for Father’s Day. Anthony Sosa Roofing Late Models: Oscar Perez Survives

The Late Models’ 15-lap feature was a survival test with 11 entries, but only three crossed the finish line. Oscar Perez (No. 51) started on the pole, briefly lost the lead after a restart penalty, then reclaimed it to win his first of the year. Arturo Ordonez (No. 612), subbing for Jose Saenz, surged from eighth to second, and Brandon Cruse (No. 151) took third from the third spot. Early chaos saw Luke Solis (No. 99) spin, and a mid-race wreck eliminated several, including Keko Perez (No. 3) and Aaron Cordova (No. 7). A dramatic moment came when Luke Vargas (No. 777X) nearly took out a cameraman, who dodged with ninja-like reflexes. Perez thanked his team and sponsors like Border Performance for a car that outlasted the field. Rancho Milagro USRA Modifieds: Josh Cain Caps the Night The night’s finale was a 25-lap Modified slugfest with 26 cars, and Josh Cain (No. 3J) reigned supreme. Starting fourth, Cain seized the lead early and held off Christy Barnett (No. 44), who finished second after a valiant charge from seventh. Diego Alvarado (No. 24A) took third despite a shaky start, followed by Jake Boles (No. J7) from 10th and Austin Adams (No. 85) from sixth. The race was a marathon of cautions— Nick Rivera (No. 9N) and Jimmy Ray (No. 9) got hooked together, and multiple spins thinned the field. Cain, in an IRP house car, credited his team and a bottom-line strategy, dedicating the win to his family and sponsors like Kae Dig Race Cars. With points leader Jake Gallardo absent, Cain capitalized on a wide-open night. Final Thoughts The June 14 races at Vado Speedway Park were a fitting tribute to six years of dirt track excellence. From Caleb Smith’s youthful dominance to Josh Cain’s veteran savvy, the night showcased talent, tenacity, and a few wild wrecks. The four-wide salute and passionate crowd underscored the community spirit, making it a memorable Father’s Day weekend. Fans, mark your calendars for June 21—Vado’s summer solstice showdown promises more thrills!