Mothers Rule the Night: Vado Speedway Park’s Mother’s Day Weekend Recap

Mothers Rule the Night: Vado Speedway Park’s Mother’s Day Weekend Recap May 10, 2025 – Vado, NM Race fans, if you weren’t at Vado Speedway Park on Mother’s Day Weekend, you missed a night where the clay roared, the moms shined, and the racing delivered pure desert magic. The first 200 moms through the gates snagged carnations from Flowerland LC, but the real bouquet was the heart-stopping action across five classes: Johnstone Supply Super Trucks, Anthony Sosa Roofing Late Models, S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks, Extreme Landscaping USRA Stock Cars, and Rancho Milagro USRA Modifieds. From photo finishes to family showdowns, here’s your recap of the chaos, champions, and moments that lit up the night. Johnstone Supply Super Trucks: Billy Roy Harris Tames the Jungle The Super Trucks kicked off the feature mains with 15 laps of raw power, and Billy Roy Harris stole the show. Starting fourth, he clawed past Jaden Manicki Gallivan and Jeremy DuBois, seizing the lead with a daring move on lap five. But it was Christy Barnett who turned heads, charging from eighth to second with a relentless drive that had fans roaring. Winner’s Words: “I knew Christy was coming, but I held my line,” Harris said, grinning. “Thanks to Arizona Electric Graphics and my crew—this one’s for the moms!” Key Moment: Barnett’s late push nearly closed the gap, but Harris’s defense through lap traffic sealed the win. Why It Matters: Harris’s victory from fourth and Barnett’s epic climb (up six spots!) prove the Super Trucks are a battleground where anything can happen. Top 5: Billy Roy Harris, Christy Barnett, Jaden Manicki Gallivan, Cliff Evrage, Sherman Barnett. Anthony Sosa Roofing Late Models: Keko Perez’s Clinic in Dominance The Late Models brought 15 laps of precision and power, with Keko Perez putting on a masterclass. Starting on the pole, he fended off Luke Solis and a hard-charging Oscar Perez , who climbed from 10th to third in a display of sheer grit. Winner’s Words: “The bottom was the place to be,” Perez said in Victory Lane (translated from

Spanish). “I felt the pressure, but the car was perfect. Thanks to my team and the fans!” Key Moment: A mid-race restart saw Perez hold off Solis’s inside dive, while Oscar Perez’s late surge made it a podium to remember. Why It Matters: Perez’s win cements his status as a Late Models titan, and Oscar’s climb hints at a family rivalry brewing. Top 5: Keko Perez, Luke Solis, Oscar Perez, Shane McNutt, Eric McNutt. S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks: Jimmy Skoog Outduels the Minks Family The Pure Stocks delivered a 15-lap family feud with a twist. Jimmy Skoog , in his front-wheel-drive Honda Civic, held off the mother-daughter duo of Dawnica and Sharrii Minks in a battle that had the crowd buzzing. Starting fourth, Skoog seized the lead early and fended off Dawnica’s late charge, while Sharrii kept the pressure on in third. Winner’s Words: “This car’s on its last legs, but it held together,” Skoog said, laughing. “Thanks to the Minks for pushing me—it’s always a blast.” Key Moment: With two laps left, Dawnica nearly snuck inside Skoog through lap traffic, but he slammed the door to seal the win. Why It Matters: The Minks family’s pursuit of Skoog made this a Mother’s Day showdown for the ages—pure racing heart. Top 5: Jimmy Skoog, Dawnica Minks, Sharrii Minks, Miguel Rincon, Jimmy Snoddy. Extreme Landscaping USRA Stock Cars: Jonathan Burton’s Hard-Fought Glory The Stock Cars unleashed 20 laps of edge-of-your-seat drama. Jonathan Burton , starting second, battled Hunter Sandy and Josh Beyer in a three-wide slugfest that had fans screaming. Burton seized the lead on a late restart, holding off Devan Smith ’s charge from eighth to second. Winner’s Words: “I knew Devan was fast, but I wasn’t giving up,” Burton said, breathless. “Thanks to my crew and the fans—this one’s for the moms!” Key Moment: A wild flip by Shawn McCarty (thankfully, he walked away) paused the action, but Burton’s restart mastery sealed the deal. Why It Matters: Burton’s win snaps Sandy’s streak, and Smith’s runner-up finish from eighth is a sign of things to come. Top 5: Jonathan Burton, Devan Smith, Josh Beyer, Zach McCoy, Cale Riggs.

Rancho Milagro USRA Modifieds: Jake Gallardo’s Army of One The night’s 25-lap finale, set to “Seven Nation Army,” was a war of attrition and brilliance. Jake Gallardo, starting ninth, overcame an early yellow and a controversial blend rule call that dropped him to the tail. By lap 10, he was back in the top five, and a lap-15 pass on Nick Rivera put him in front. Mark Smith and John Neal Reid pushed hard, but Gallardo’s high-line mastery in lap traffic clinched a photo-finish victory. ● Winner’s Words: “ That blend rule was the fairest thing they could have don e,” Gallardo said. “Thanks to every mom here tonight.” ● Key Moment: A lap-20 red flag for Ricardo Olague Jr.’s crash—after contact with Xavier Ortega—reset the field, but Gallardo’s restart on the high side was untouchable, earning roars from the crowd. ● Why It Matters: Gallardo’s comeback was a mystic tale of grit, proving Vado crowns champions who defy odds. Angry you missed it? Secure your spot for the next epic. ● Top 5: Jake Gallardo, Mark Smith, John Neal Reid, Austin Adams, Nick Rivera. The Night in Review: Moms, Magic, and Unforgettable Moments Mother’s Day Weekend at Vado Speedway Park was a celebration of family, grit, and community. The carnation giveaway set the tone, but it was the racing that stole the show—Billy Roy Harris tamed the Super Trucks, Keko Perez dominated the Late Models, Jimmy Skoog outdueled the Minks family, Jonathan Burton held off a Stock Car storm, and Jake Gallardo conquered chaos in the Modifieds. Standout Performers: Oscar Perez (10th to 3rd in Late Models) and Devan Smith (8th to 2nd in Stock Cars) were the hard chargers, while Gallardo’s victory from ninth was a clinic in resilience. Why It Matters: This night proved Vado’s where champions rise and fans become family. Missed it? Don’t let the sting hit you again—join us next week. What’s Next: Military Appreciation Night – May 17 Don’t miss the next chapter! On May 17, Vado Speedway Park honors our heroes with Military Appreciation Night. Active and retired military get $5 admission as we celebrate with A-Mods,

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