Justin Grant, the most successful driver in Winter Dirt Games history, posted the quickest lap time during Sunday afternoon’s practice for the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship at Ocala Speedway in Florida. Competing on the 3/8-mile D-shaped dirt track, Grant completed a lap in 14.856 seconds driving his TOPP Motorsports/NOS Energy Drink – TOPP Industries – LA Poly/Maxim/Stanton Chevy.
Drivers’ Performance at Ocala Practice
Mitchel Moles from Raisin City, California, recorded the second fastest lap at 14.918 seconds, closely followed by Logan Seavey of Sutter, California, who registered a time of 15.006 seconds. Additional top contenders included Chase Stockon of Fort Branch, Indiana, at 15.013 seconds, and C.J. Leary from Greenfield, Indiana, at 15.052 seconds. Sunday’s practice saw 22 drivers take part, with more competitors expected during the upcoming racing week.
The complete top ten for the session featured Kyle Cummins, Jadon Rogers, Kevin Thomas Jr., Tom Harris, and Jake Swanson, all posting competitive times under 15.3 seconds. Other notable drivers such as Trey Osborne, Briggs Danner, and Gunnar Setser rounded out the field with lap times ranging into the mid-15-second range.
Upcoming USAC National Sprints Events at Volusia Speedway Park
The Winter Dirt Games XVII, sponsored by Yokohama Tire, will kick off with season-opening races scheduled for February 9-10, 2026, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida. This event, part of the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, will take place on a half-mile dirt track and mark the official start of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season.
The intense racing action will continue with four consecutive nights of competition at Ocala Speedway from February 11 through 14, bringing together top drivers to battle for points and prestige in these highly anticipated events.
Implications of Ocala Practice Times for the USAC Sprint Car Season
Justin Grant’s strong performance in practice underscores his continued dominance in sprint car racing, especially on dirt tracks like Ocala Speedway. With his consistent top-speed laps, Grant establishes himself as the driver to beat heading into the Winter Dirt Games XVII. The close competition from drivers such as Mitchel Moles and Logan Seavey indicates a highly contested season ahead.
The upcoming races at Volusia and Ocala will be crucial for drivers to secure championships points early in the season, making the practice session results a key indicator of potential standout performers. As teams fine-tune their setups and strategies, fans can expect thrilling racing at both venues throughout the mid-February schedule.
“It was a solid day for me and the TOPP team at Ocala; getting the fastest lap always sets a great tone heading into the race week.” ?Justin Grant, Driver
“The level of competition is really high this year, and I think we’re going to see some close battles on the track.” ?Mitchel Moles, Driver
