Maryland International Raceway Wins Consecutive WDRA Summit Eastern Team Titles

Maryland International Raceway retains the WDRA Summit Eastern Bracket Finals team title at Keystone Raceway Park, the third stop of the Laris Motorsports Insurance-backed tour.

Regional teams chase cumulative points, and MIR’s depth proves decisive, scoring 90 to defeat Empire Dragway on 55.

Lancaster scores 46, Beaver Springs 41, US 13 37.5, and host Keystone 37. Dumpster Fire totals 34, Sumerduck 27, with Skyline and Southside closing on 6 each.

Two unrelated mechanical failures damage the surface, forcing split-and-quit calls in both Gamblers contests. WDRA officials prioritize safety and preserve the schedule amid extensive cleanup.

The Fuel Factory Race of Champions underlines execution. Empire’s Jesse Azzato takes Box with a sharp .011 reaction, while Maryland’s Joey Mattera runs .004 under his dial.

Keystone’s Scott Campbell claims No Box after Beaver Springs’ Kevin Whitmer breaks out. In Juniors, Empire’s Dylan Schwartz edges US 13’s Shane Conner during a double breakout.

Beaver Springs’ Kyle Rhoads secures Sportsman over Keystone’s Brad Knauff by a fine margin. Empire’s Joel Rivera wins Motorcycle with a near-perfect .011 total package.

Main-event victors earn cash, WDRA Champion cards, trophies, and Summit World Championships berths. Mike Fornwalt banks $5,000 in Box, running dead-on 5.79 to deny Buddy McGowan by .001.

Maryland’s Bobby Mattera repeats as No Box champion, capitalizing when Empire’s Mark Tallmadge turns the final red.

The Sportsman final produces a double red. Empire’s Tyler Spialek launches first and collects $1,000.

Maryland’s Kaiden Groves edges teammate Calvin Weaver in Juniors by breaking out less for $1,000. Beaver Springs’ Ethan Charcalla wins Motorcycle as US 13’s Michael Carey red-lights.

Special awards spotlight depth and culture. Skyline Motorsports Park earns Best Team Spirit. US 13 takes Best Decorated Grandstand. Southside receives Best Appearing Team.

Best Appearing Ride winners include Keystone’s Rick Clay for Open Bodied, Dumpster Fire’s Jeff Stewart for Full Bodied, Maryland’s Ayden Robinson in Juniors, and Empire’s Xavier Rivera for Motorcycle.

Kyle Penn wins the Pit Vehicle Race for Dumpster Fire. Maryland’s Royce Miller secures the Track Operator Race.

The tour now moves to the Northern Bracket Finals at Mid-Michigan Motorplex, where momentum and depth will again define the points race.

Safety remains non-negotiable, underscoring the importance of racing suits for driver safety as teams push consistency and reaction precision.

Evolving parity and equipment choices reflect broader auto racing industry trends, while tailored gear strengthens team identity on and off the staging lanes.

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