8/12/2025
Crate Racin' USA
Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series Concludes “The Gauntlet” Weekend
(Eastaboga, AL – August 12, 2025) – The Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series lived up to its reputation for fierce competition this past weekend, delivering three features, three different winners, and two unforgettable days of action in the Gauntlet Weekend.
With three 30-lap, $2,000-to-win events on the schedule, the series tested drivers’ endurance, consistency, and determination. By the end of the weekend, fans had witnessed milestone victories, tight battles, and a few shake-ups in the championship standings.
Friday Night at Hattiesburg Speedway – Neil Jr. Breaks Through
The weekend began Friday night at Hattiesburg Speedway, where Corey Neil Jr. earned his first career Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series victory. Starting from the pole, Neil Jr. led the field through 30 laps of intense competition, holding off seasoned contenders Sid Scarbrough and Brady Walton to secure the breakthrough win.
Top 5 Finishers – Hattiesburg Speedway
1-7 – Corey Neil Jr. [1]
2-33 – Sid Scarbrough [2]
3-B2 – Brady Walton [3]
4-33L – Colton Leyendecker [4]
5-K3 – Chase Cooper [7]
Hard Charger: Hayden Cliburn
Saturday Afternoon at Jackson Motor Speedway – Scarbrough Strikes
On Saturday afternoon, the series shifted to Jackson Motor Speedway for the first of two features. Sid Scarbrough started on the front row and made the most of his opportunity, leading the way to his second career series victory and first of the 2025 season.
Behind Scarbrough, David Williamson crossed the line in second, with points leader Chris McElhenney finishing a strong third to maintain his hold on the championship lead.
Top 5 Finishers – Jackson Motor Speedway (Feature 1)
1-33 – Sid Scarbrough [1]
2-28 – David Williamson [3]
3-27 – Chris McElhenney [2]
4-5E – Eli Thomas [6]
5-0 – Chris Showah [7]
Hard Charger: Jason Cliburn
Saturday Night at Jackson Motor Speedway – Williamson’s First Career Win
The weekend concluded under the lights at Jackson with a dramatic finale. David Williamson powered his way to the front and held off a determined challenge from McElhenney to capture his first career series victory.
Williamson’s performance in the second feature capped a weekend of parity in the series, with three different drivers finding victory lane in three races.
Top 5 Finishers – Jackson Motor Speedway (Feature 2)
1-28 – David Williamson [3]
2-27 – Chris McElhenney [2]
3-888 – Jason Cliburn [5]
4-5E – Eli Thomas [4]
5-33 – Sid Scarbrough [1]
Hard Chargers: David Williamson & Jason Cliburn
Championship Standings Update
Following The Gauntlet Weekend, Chris McElhenney continues to set the pace in the series championship hunt with 700 points. However, Scarbrough’s win and Williamson’s breakout performance have tightened the gap, setting up a thrilling dash to the finish in the remaining races.
MS Crate Late Racing Series Top 10 Standings (08/10/2025)
1-Chris McElhenney – 700
2-Sid Scarbrough – 640
3-Eli Thomas – 625
4-David Williamson – 570
5-Hayden Cliburn – 515
6-Christopher Showah – 490
7-Tyler Hudson – 440
8-Jason Cliburn – 420
9-Drew LaFontaine – 300
10-Brody Williams – 240
Upcoming Events:
August 16 – Pine Ridge Speedway – Guntown, MS – $2,000 to win
September 6 – Greenville Speedway – Greenville, MS – $2,000 to win
October 25 – Pike County Speedway – Magnolia, MS – $2,000 to win
All events are sanctioned under the Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Late Model division. Tech rules can be found at: www.crateracinusa.com/rules
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Wall 2 Wall Performance Engines, Cliburn Tank Lines, Onshore Companies, Allstar Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, Lookout Graphix, Jackson Industrial Services, Brunini Attorneys at Law, M&G Enterprises, INC., and Lawson, PLLC
Article Credit: Cody Earley
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