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By NAPA
Brad Sweet and the
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To start off the competition, Sweet qualified ninth in Flight A with a time of 11.661 seconds. Setting the lineup for Heat Race action, the NAPA No.49 made an impressive move from fifth to third. The evening’s feature was a showcase of Sweet’s skill as he surged from 13th to finish in the runner-up position. The NAPA driver gave leader Kyle Larson no room to spare, and his impressive advance thrilled the crowd and made for a wildly entertaining race.
As a result of his strong showing, Sweet extended his lead in the points standings. He now holds 1,612 points, maintaining a 76-point lead over the second-place competitor Tyler Courtney.
With a scheduled off weekend from the High Limit Racing Series, Sweet and the KKR team opted to gain extra track time by heading to Knoxville Raceway to compete with the World of Outlaws. The visit to “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” allowed the team some extra preparation ahead of the Knoxville Nationals in August.
On Friday, June 14th, Sweet and the team took a chance on testing set-ups before the big dance in August. The Big Cat qualified 12th in Flight B with a time of 16.390 seconds. In heat race competition, Sweet advanced from sixth to fifth, and in Friday night’s feature, he charged from 20th to 15th. The NAPA team still had one more chance to progress on their set-ups for Knoxville Raceway the following night.
Saturday night proved to be a night of redemption as Sweet continued to push the limits. Qualifying 10th in Flight B with a time of 16.306 seconds, the NAPA Auto Parts No.49 was on the move. Sweet went on to power through his heat race, finishing third after starting from fifth. In the final feature of the weekend, Sweet demonstrated his skills once again, climbing from 12th to finish ninth when the checkered flag dropped.
Start / Finish:
Tuesday, June 11, Eagle Raceway: 13 / 2
Friday, June 14, Knoxville Raceway: 20 /15
Saturday, June 15, Knoxville Raceway: 12 / 9
Points Standing / Total: 1st / 1,612 pts. (+76)
Next Race: Wednesday, June 19, Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, SD
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Brad Sweet and the
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On Saturday night, Sweet was already locked into heat race competition thanks to his podium finish on Friday. The NAPA No. 49 was second across the line after starting fourth in the heat race. Sweet kept the energy level high in Saturday’s dash and finished third. The NAPA team went on to battle hard against tough competition in the main event. After a late-race caution, Sweet spun the tires on the restart and fell back to fifth. He maintained that position when the checkered flag flew.
Despite the rain-out at Davenport, Sweet and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 team extended their points lead with the runner-up and top-five finishes. Sweet now leads the standings with a solid, 65-point advantage over second place. Eagle Raceway, a favorite from the 2023 season, is next on the schedule with a $55,000-to-win event.
Start / Finish:
Friday, June 7: 3 / 2
Saturday, June 8: 3 / 5
Points Standing / Total: 1st / 1,540 pts. (+65)
Next Race: Tuesday, June 11, Eagle Raceway, Eagle, Nebraska
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Brad Sweet is back on top of the High Limit Racing points standings after three events in three different states in the past week. The
link hidden, please login to view No. 49 team powered their way through Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan to build up a 16-point lead over second-place Tyler Courtney. Sweet started strong with a mid-week run at Grandview Speedway in Pennsylvania. The No. 49 machine was quickest in Flight A qualifying with a lap time of 11.848 seconds. In his heat race, the Big Cat experienced a minor setback; he started fourth and dropped to fifth. Still, his strong qualifying result earned him a spot in the dash. In the seven-lap dash, Sweet drove from sixth to fourth. When the time came for the evening’s feature, the NAPA team showed their machine was competitive. Sweet rocketed from fourth to first, but after getting caught up in lapped traffic, the No. 49 tagged the wall. He then slipped back to his starting spot and finished fourth.
The Kasey Kahne Racing team moved on to Indiana, where Sweet faced a challenging qualifying round at Lawrenceburg Speedway as the first car to go out. A time of 12.712 seconds placed the NAPA team 12th overall, so Sweet knew it was crucial to gain spots ahead of the evening’s feature. He did just that in his heat race, moving from third to second, but missed the dash and transferred directly to the main event. Surging forward from his ninth-place starting spot, the NAPA driver climbed to just shy of a podium finish. Still, his fourth-place result put Sweet back on top of the High Limit Racing points race.
The final leg of the three-state swing brought the No. 49 team to Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan. The team’s skill was on full display from the start as Sweet posted a time of 12.781 seconds in qualifying, placing him second in Flight A. From there, the Big Cat continued to excel, moving forward from fourth to third in his heat race. Sweet drew the third spot to start the seven-lap dash, but he spun the tires on the start and finished one position back in fourth. In the Butler Speedway feature, Sweet bounced back. He advanced from fourth to second, then made a late-race charge on the final lap, setting up a photo finish. He missed the victory by just 0.063 seconds.
The team makes their way next to Davenport, Iowa, where mid-week High Limit Racing is set to continue.
Start / Finish:
Tuesday, May 28, Grandview Speedway: 4 / 4
Friday, May 31, Lawrenceburg Speedway: 9 / 4
Sunday, June 2, Butler Speedway: 4 / 2
Points Standing / Total: 1st / 1,405 pts. (+16)
Next Race: Tuesday, June 4, Davenport Speedway
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Brad Sweet and the
link hidden, please login to view No. 49 team found victory lane during a three-race week that spanned from Indiana to New York. It was at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, that Sweet earned the milestone win, but the High Limit Racing sprint car action started Tuesday night at Kokomo Speedway in Indiana. Sweet rolled into Kokomo and qualified sixth in Flight B with a lap time of 11.584 seconds. After maintaining his second-place starting spot at the completion of his heat race, the Big Cat transferred directly to the feature with a tenth-place starting spot. The NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 had speed in the 40-lap main event, and Sweet adeptly navigated through the field to secure a fifth-place finish.
After the trip to New York, the NAPA team arrived at Outlaw Speedway on Thursday ready to continue their forward momentum. Sweet started the night by clocking the quickest lap of Flight B qualifying with a time of 12.971 seconds. The NAPA driver went on to start fourth and maintain his spot at the end of his heat race. With a spot in the dash, Sweet had an opportunity to improve his starting position in the evening’s feature. He ended up fifth to start the seven-lap dash and moved up to third, setting the stage for an exciting main event.
After starting from third, Sweet strategically maneuvered the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 sprint car to the front, ultimately taking the checkered flag and securing Sweet’s first-ever win in the state of New York. The victory marked the sixth High Limit Racing win of the season for the NAPA team.
On Friday night, Sweet and the No. 49 crew stayed in the Empire State and visited Utica-Rome Speedway. The No. 49 was fourth in Flight A qualifying with a lap time of 17.488 seconds. Sweet started on the pole of his heat race but fell back to second on the slick racing surface. After missing the dash again, Sweet lined up ninth for the evening’s feature. Despite the challenges of starting mid-pack, the NAPA driver hustled through the field to secure a solid sixth-place result.
Start / Finish:
Tuesday, May 14, Kokomo Speedway: 10 / 5
Thursday, May 16, Outlaw Speedway: 3 / 1
Friday, May 17, Utica-Rome Speedway: 9 / 6
Points Standing / Total: 1st / 1166 pts. (+34)
Next Race: Saturday, May 25, Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, Penn.
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Following back-to-back wins the previous weekend at Lakeside Speedway, Brad Sweet and the
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A spin of the wheel put the No. 49 third to start the dash, and the Big Cat held his spot through the seven-lap race to finish third, marking his starting spot for the evening’s 30-lap main event. The feature proved the highlight of the night as Sweet powered his way forward. At the drop of the checkered flag, the NAPA No. 49 was first to the line. The crowd erupted as Sweet achieved the High Limit Hat Trick by earning his third win in a row.
On Saturday, the on-track excitement continued at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois. It was challenging from the start for the No. 49 team, though, as Sweet qualified 13th overall with a time of 13.251 seconds. The NAPA driver showcased his resilience in heat race competition, securing a fourth-place finish after starting fifth. Missing the dash, the No. 49 team knew they would need to make big gains in the main event.
Brad Sweet achieved those gains in Saturday night’s Tri-City Speedway feature, starting from the 11th position and slicing through the field to cross the finish line in second. Despite narrowly missing a fourth win in a row, the NAPA No. 49 earned the Hard Charger award for picking up the most spots during the feature along with the podium finish. Further, Sweet extended his championship points lead to 45 over second-place Tyler Courtney.
Start / Finish:
Friday, May 10, 34 Raceway: 3 / 1
Saturday, May 11, Tri-City Speedway: 11 / 2
Points Standing / Total: 1st / 965 pts. (+45)
Next Race: Monday, May 13, Kokomo Speedway, Kokomo, Indiana
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