10/13/2025
Crate Racin' USA
2025 Midwest Dirt Nationals CRUSA Winners at Paducah
(Eastaboga, AL – October 12, 2025) - Crate Racin’ USA Street Stocks took center stage in Paducah, Kentucky over the weekend as the Paducah International Raceway hosted the 2025 Midwest Dirt Nationals. Fans packed the grandstands for a Saturday night of exciting action that featured both CRUSA Street Stocks and CRUSA Late Model Sportsman divisions putting on thrilling performances in western Kentucky.
Shelton Dominates Street Stock Main for $1,000 Payday - The CRUSA Street Stocks, competing for a $1,000 top prize, brought a solid 13-car field to battle in a 30-lap feature. Chris Shelton (#0) left no doubt, going a perfect three-for-three on the night — setting quick time in his group, winning his heat race, and leading all 30 laps of the main event.
Shelton, who started on the pole, set a blistering pace early and never looked back en route to the flag-to-flag victory. Eli English (#06X) charged from fourth to finish second, while Jason Dukes (#J2) completed the podium in third.
Further back, Aaron Willis (#16) made a strong drive from the tenth starting spot to finish fourth, earning Hard Charger honors, with Josh Moreland (#99) rounding out the top five.
Street Stock Feature (30 Laps)
1.) 0-Chris Shelton [1]; 2.) 06X-Eli English [4]; 3.) J2-Jason Dukes [3]; 4.) 16-Aaron Willis [10]; 5.) 99-Josh Moreland [8]; 6.) 14-Megan Erwin [11]; 7.) 19M-Matt Markham [5]; 8.) 33-Michael Hendrickson [7]; 9.) 111-Adam Elliott [6]; 10.) 46-Daniel Maiden [9]; 11.) 182-Randle Sweeney [12]; (DNS) 117-Todd Riley; (DNS) 22-Josh Hartman
Laps Led: Shelton (1–30)
Hard Charger: Aaron Willis (+6)
Balkey Bests Late Model Sportsman Field in 15-Lap Duel - In CRUSA Late Model Sportsman competition, Cory Balkey (#9) continued his strong season form by claiming the 15-lap feature victory after an early-race battle with Trey Davenport (#18). Davenport led the opening four laps before Balkey made his move on lap five and never looked back, holding steady out front to the checkered flag.
Dustin Rollins (#88) crossed the line in third, followed by Keaton Downing (#57) and Brody Yarbrough (#48) in the top five. The caution-free race showcased precision driving from the 11-car field as the Midwest Dirt Nationals wrapped up its CRUSA portion in style.
Late Model Sportsman Feature (15 Laps)
1.) 9-Cory Balkey [1]; 2.) 18-Trey Davenport [2]; 3.) 88-Dustin Rollins [3]; 4.) 57-Keaton Downing [5]; 5.) 48-Brody Yarbrough [6]; 6.) 4M-Joseph Mike [9]; 7.) 30-Justin Russell [8]; 8.) 76-Mark Alan Bivens [7]; 9.) 11-Tanner Davenport [4]; 10.) 71-Brian Shaffer [11]; (DNS) 23-Nathaniel Miller
Lap Leaders: Davenport (1–4), Balkey (5–15)
The Midwest Dirt Nationals added another exciting chapter to the 2025 Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Racing Series season, showcasing the strength and parity of weekly competition across the Southeast and Midwest.
For full results, visit the Paducah International Raceway on My Race Pass.
Photos by: Guardrail Greg Carman
Submitted By: Cody Earley
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