Vado Speedway Park Post-Race Recap – June 21, 2025

Summer Solstice Sizzler: A Night of Desert Dogfights! 🏁 Race fans, the Summer Solstice Sizzler on June 21, 2025, at Vado Speedway Park lit up the desert clay with heart-pounding action! Five classes—S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks, Hulsey Racing INEX Legends, White Sands Federal Credit Union 305-Winged Sprint Cars, Johnstone Supply Super Trucks, and Hacienda Carpet & Tile USRA B-Mods—delivered thrills, spills, and unforgettable moments. From Wes Wofford’s triumphant return to Nick Rivera’s dominant run, here’s how the night unfolded under the stars. S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks: Jimmy Skoog Steals the Show The 15-lap Pure Stocks feature saw 14 cars battle, with Jimmy Skoog (Alamogordo, NM) rising from seventh to claim victory in his No. 51 Honda Civic after Zach McCoy’s disqualification (lower compression). Skoog’s aggressive charge, navigating lap traffic and a tractor tire, showcased his grit. Kristen Denman (No. 48, Las Cruces, NM) surged from 11th to second, while Dawnica Minks (No. 8, El Paso, TX) climbed from 10th to third, tightening her points lead (719 points) over Sharrii Minks (708 points). Rudy Ramirez (No. 2R) and Evan Bennett (No. 13) rounded out the top five. Caleb Smith (No. 02C), the previous week’s winner, finished 10th after a DNF. Hulsey Racing INEX Legends: Angel Garcia’s Breakthrough In the 15-lap Legends feature, Angel Garcia (No. 6, El Paso, TX) dominated from second, leading wire-to-wire for his first win of 2025. His No. 6 machine, averaging 14.5 seconds per lap, left the field in the dust. Kyle Burnette (No. 32, El Paso, TX) took second from sixth, and Eric LaCroix (No. 77, El Paso, TX) grabbed third from seventh. RJ Garay (No. 27G, Garfield, NM) and Edwin Garrett (No. 51, Artesia, NM) completed the top five. Josh Jackson (No. 37) was disqualified (wheelbase too short), and points leader Allen Gutierrez (832 points) was absent due to a prior crash. LaCroix (829 points) now trails closely. White Sands Federal Credit Union 305-Winged Sprint Cars: Wofford Family Fireworks The 25-lap 305-Winged Sprint Cars feature was a Wofford family showcase. Wes Wofford (No. 1A, Alamogordo, NM) stormed from sixth to his first win of the year, weaving through lap traffic with a blazing 14.1-second lap. His father, Lorne Wofford (No. 18, Alamogordo, NM), finished second, maintaining his points lead (582 points). Aydan Saunders (No. 8, El Paso, TX), chasing

a fourth straight win, took third, staying close in points (553 points). Derek DeMartino (No. 97, Los Alamos, NM) and Robert Herrera (No. 9, Las Cruces, NM) rounded out the top five. A lap 3 crash sidelined Bryce Archuleta (No. 1X), Justin Lasiter (No. 22), and Willy Spann (No. 80). Johnstone Supply Super Trucks: Billy Roy Harris Survives the Barnett Bloodbath The 15-lap Super Trucks feature was a wild ride, with Billy Roy Harris (No. 57, Deming, NM) emerging victorious from seventh despite brake issues. Christy Barnett (No. 44, El Paso, TX) fought back from a lap 1 crash with husband Sherman Barnett (No. 82) to take second, extending her points lead (600 points). Russell Allen (No. 9, Las Cruces, NM) grabbed third, followed by Luis Esquivel (No. 7, El Paso, TX) and Sherman Barnett. Early cautions, including a three-wide wreck involving the Barnetts and Scott Sullivan (No. 20S), thinned the field. Harris’s win, powered by Harris Auto Electric, marked his second of 2025. Hacienda Carpet & Tile USRA B-Mods: Nick Rivera’s Redemption The 25-lap B-Mods feature saw Nick Rivera (No. 4S, Las Cruces, NM) dominate from the pole, leading wire-to-wire despite multiple cautions. His AOS chassis, averaging 14.2 seconds per lap, outran Josh Cain (No. 3J, Rio Rancho, NM), who climbed from 11th to second. John Carney (No. 7C, El Paso, TX) surged from 17th to third, with Cameron Martin (No. M77, Bosque Farms, NM) and Donavon Flores (No. 07, Las Cruces, NM) completing the top five. Points leader Hunter Sandy (No. 7S, 671 points) finished 11th after a crash, while Rob Moseley (No. M17) was 16th (DNF). Only 12 of 23 cars finished due to wrecks, including a Barnett collision. Points Standings Update Class Leader Point s Win s Key Challengers Pure Stocks Dawnica Minks 719 1 Sharrii Minks (708), Caleb Smith (607) Legends Allen Gutierrez 832 3 Eric LaCroix (829), Cale Riggs (795) 305-Winged Sprint Cars Lorne Wofford 582 2 Aydan Saunders (553), Jett Carney (503) Super Trucks Christy Barnett 600 5 Billy Roy Harris (524), Sherman Barnett (510) X-Mods Hunter Sandy 671 3 Mike Rosales (548), Deuce Teague (536)

Fan Engagement and Next Steps The Summer Solstice Sizzler was a testament to Vado’s racing family spirit, with Naomi Vega’s national anthem and a birthday shoutout to track manager Mike Garcia adding community flair. Fans packed the stands, and the #VadoSpeedway hashtag lit up social media. Missed the action? Catch replays on RacingDirt.tv or follow live timing on MyRacePass. Join us next week, June 28, 2025, for more high-octane racing with USRA Modifieds, Late Models, 305-Winged Sprint Cars, Stock Cars, and Super Trucks. Gates open at 5:00 PM MDT, racing at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss the Mesilla Valley Transportation Fireworks Night on July 12—get tickets at VadoSpeedwayPark.com to avoid long lines! Share your race night moments with #VadoSpeedway and bring a friend to the desert dogfight! Sponsor Shoutouts Big thanks to our sponsors: S.H. Automotive (Pure Stocks), White Sands Federal Credit Union (305-Winged Sprint Cars), Johnstone Supply (Super Trucks), Hacienda Carpet & Tile (X-Mods), Hulsey Racing (Legends), KOA Campgrounds (staging), Elephant Ranch (caution flag), TZ Hair Studio (white flag), 3M Solutions (green flag), and Throat Punch Performance (checkered flag). Conclusion The Summer Solstice Sizzler delivered a night of raw emotion and fierce competition. Wes Wofford’s Victory Lane triumph, Nick Rivera’s redemption, and Jimmy Skoog’s surprise win kept fans on the edge of their seats. Vado Speedway Park remains the diamond