Vado Speedway Park Post-Race Recap – October 4, 2025

Championship Night Ignites Vado Speedway Park! 

🏁💥 Championship Night at Vado Speedway Park turned the 3/8-mile clay oval into a crown jewel of racing passion—mother-daughter duels decided by a single point, double-duty dynasties dominated, and underdogs soared in a family-fueled frenzy! From emotional retirements to back-to-back titles, the night delivered spins, surges, and heartfelt moments that left the stands roaring. Dive into the dirt details—Vado’s diamond crowned champions with unbreakable spirit! 

S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks: Zach McCoy’s Magic Caps Minks’ Historic Duel 

14 pure stocks, 15 laps of family fire—Zach McCoy (#8M, Las Cruces) stormed from 9th to 1st, capping the season with back-to-back wins in a speed demon clinic! Hayden Dunlop (#58, El Paso) held 2nd from 3rd, while Caleb Smith (#02C, Las Cruces) charged from 7th to 3rd. Rudy Ramirez (#2R, El Paso) battled to 4th from 5th, and Dawnica Minks (#8, El Paso) surged from 11th to 5th. The drama peaked with the mother-daughter showdown—Dawnica Minks edged mom Sharrii (#67, 9th from 13th) by just 1 point to claim the championship! Sharrii’s retirement announcement added tears to the legacy, marking a historic moment as three women topped the standings. A true Minks Motorsports masterpiece! 🌶️🏆  

Johnstone Supply Super Trucks: Christy Barnett’s Queen Charge Seals Dynasty 

12 torque titans, 15 laps of family fury—Christy Barnett (#44, El Paso) powered from 7th to 1st, defending her dynasty with a “queen of clay” masterclass! Billy Roy Harris (#57, Deming) climbed from 6th to 2nd, and Luis Esquivel (#7, El Paso) held 3rd from 5th. Sherman Barnett (#82, El Paso) fought to a gritty 4th from 4th, while Cliff Evrage (#11, Las Cruces) rounded out 5th from 2nd. Spins and contact fueled the Barnett family feud, delivering edge-of-seat action. Christy’s reign remains untouchable, capping the season with thunder! 🛻⚡  

Hulsey Racing Legends: Angel Garcia’s Surge as Riggs Locks Back-to-Back Crown 

14 legends, 15 laps of high-octane momentum—Angel Garcia (#6, El Paso) rocketed from 9th to 1st, stealing the spotlight with a second win this year! Cale Riggs (#96, Hatch) charged from 7th to 2nd, edging Eric LaCroix (#77, El Paso, 5th from 6th) by 1 point to secure back-to-back championships. Jerod Candelaria (#33, Roswell) took 3rd from 5th, and Kyle Burnette (#32, El Paso) surged from 12th to 4th. Spins and protests added drama, but Riggs’ consistency and Garcia’s speed lit up the night. A father-son podium moment with Dusty Riggs (6th) sealed the emotional victory! 🚀🔥  

White Sands Federal Credit Union POWRi 305 Winged Sprints: Caleb Saiz Rockets to Glory, Wofford Cements Legacy 

21 winged warriors, 25 laps of blistering speed—Caleb Saiz (#42, Albuquerque) dominated from 1st, slicing through lap traffic like a “rocket man” with sub-13-second laps! Aydan Saunders (#8, El Paso) charged from 3rd to 2nd, and Derek DeMartino (#97, Los Alamos) surged from 9th to 3rd. Royal Jones (#131, Las Cruces) held 4th from 2nd, and Wes Wofford (#39X, Alamogordo) climbed from 10th to 5th. Lorne Wofford (#18, Alamogordo) played it smart, finishing 7th to lock in his championship. The Wofford family’s father-son battles and veteran grit shone, cementing a legacy of speed! 🦅💨  

Extreme Landscaping USRA Stock Cars: Fito Gallardo’s Grit Grabs Victory 

15 stock beasts, 15 laps of turf warfare—Fito Gallardo (#6FO, Las Cruces) surged from 3rd to 1st, hammering the cushion in a dynasty-defining drive! Shane McNutt (#5M, Las Cruces) charged from 9th to 2nd, and Jonathan Burton (#00, Las Cruces) held 3rd from 4th. Jason Josselyn (#74, Hobbs) climbed from 11th to 4th, and Sherman Barnett (#82, El Paso) battled to 5th from 5th. Early spins and DNFs—like Francisco Knight’s wall hit—kept the action intense. Gallardo’s veteran instincts ruled the clay! 🧱🏁  

Hacienda Carpet & Tile USRA B-Mods: Fito Gallardo’s Double-Duty Dynasty Caps Night 

24 B-Mod gladiators, 25 laps of clay chaos—Fito Gallardo (#3X, Las Cruces) roared from 11th to 1st, doubling down with a stock car win for a “dynasty defies” masterpiece! Hunter Sandy (#12, Albuquerque) charged from 20th to 2nd, showcasing championship grit. Devan Smith (#004, Las Cruces) took 3rd from 8th, Christy Barnett (#44, El Paso) climbed from 10th to 4th, and Chris Hooper (#4, Albuquerque) held 5th from 6th. Spins and breakdowns—like Jake Gallardo’s DNF—fueled the drama, but Fito’s surgical precision stole the show! 🧩💥  

Race fans, Championship Night at Vado Speedway Park was a triumph of heart and horsepower! From Dawnica Minks’ historic title to Fito Gallardo’s double-duty dominance, the clay roared with stories of family, grit, and glory. Reload for the 10th Annual USRA Fall Nationals, October 17-19—free entry for the first 1000 fans on Friday! #VadoSpeedway #ChampionshipNight