Oakes Returns to Victory Lane, VanGuilder Wins First Career RUSH Pro Modified Feature

July 23, 2025 | by Daniel Nelligan - Tri State Racing News

Recap from July 19, 2025

RUSH Pro Mods
In Heat 1, Joe Chamberlain took the green but slipped up on the opening lap, allowing Cody Rickards to grab the lead. The field went side-by-side through the early laps, with Rickards finding grip on the top groove. Late in the heat, Chamberlain regained the lead as Rickards faded, also surrendering second to Tyler Oakes. Chamberlain picked up the win.

Heat 2 saw Nick Arnold jump to the lead out of Turn 1 and stay there. Josh Wilcox and Al Brewer gave chase, but Arnold cruised to the heat win.

Outlaw Modifieds
In Heat 1, Jimmy Diabo led early from the second starting spot, but a misstep in Turn 1 opened the door for Cale Crocker to take command. Crocker took full advantage and claimed the win.

Heat 2 featured Matt Kosinski out front early over Dave Shagla Jr. A caution on Lap 2 reset the field. With two cars removed due to the yellow, CJ Ramsey restarted in third and battled with Shagla for the runner-up spot. Kosinski drove away for the win, while Ramsey stole second on the final lap.

In Heat 3, Tim Rockwell led early as Greg Johnson charged from fifth using the high side. Johnson closed in late, but Rockwell held on for the victory.

Super Late Models
Heat 1 saw Darrell Bossard jump to an early lead with Nick Eck in tow. Ryan Scott found momentum up high and battled with Eck until a collision brought out the caution. Both drivers continued, but Scott later pulled off with a flat. Jason Genco overcame a slow start and stormed around the top, eventually passing Bossard for the win.

In Heat 2, Bob Dorman and Andy Boozel powered past Douglas Eck at the start. A collision between Boozel and Bump Hedman led to a complete restart. Dorman resumed the lead and held on for the duration.

RUSH Stock Cars
In the lone heat, Kaden Michael passed Cole Strickland on Lap 1 and pulled away. Meanwhile, Darr Diegelman, Strickland, and Raiden Wilson battled tightly for second. Michael spun out from the lead on Lap 7, handing the top spot to Diegelman. In a wild three-wide finish, Strickland edged out the field at the line to take the win.

RUSH Late Models
In Heat 1, David Parker surged from fourth to first and dominated the race.

Heat 2 saw Scott Dellahoy Jr. take the lead from Kassie Norman on the opening lap. He battled Randy Hall early before holding off Zack Carley by inches at the line.

Heat 3 belonged to veteran Ward Schell, who took the lead on Lap 1 and never looked back.

Challengers
In Heat 1, Sean Murphy led early while Andy Schumacher charged from last to second by Lap 2. A caution followed, and Schumacher’s night ended with a flat tire. Murphy took the win.

Heat 2 featured a tight three-way battle between John Mease, Billi Jo Huffman, and Natalya Powell, with Pete Volpe also in the mix. Mease held strong to grab the win.

In Heat 3, Adam Brisky exited early with mechanical issues, prompting a full restart. Holden Heineman and Domingo Echevarria resumed the front row. Echevarria made a move to the outside with two to go and edged Heineman at the line for the win.

Pro Stocks
In Heat 1, Brent Marrotto grabbed the early lead before a caution reset the field following a major incident. Marrotto held off Chris Withers for the win.

Jason Black dominated Heat 2, leading flag-to-flag.

FEATURE EVENTS

RUSH Pro Mods
Tyler Oakes led the field to green under pressure from the top five, but an early pileup forced a restart. Another caution slowed things again before Nick Arnold took the lead on Lap 4. Two laps later, Cody VanGuilder powered to the front and held off Al Brewer and Tim Peterson late to score his first career RUSH Pro Mod feature win.

Outlaw Modifieds
CJ Ramsey and Jimmy Diabo traded punches early, with Ramsey taking the lead. By Lap 8, Cale Crocker had moved up from fifth and began challenging. A string of cautions bunched the field as Troy and Greg Johnson joined the fight. Troy Johnson took the lead from Ramsey on Lap 13. On Lap 14, Mike Eschrich flipped after climbing from 16th to sixth—he was OK. Back under green, Ramsey closed in on Johnson. Zack Johnson, the fastest car on track, spun while charging and brought out the caution with three to go. Troy Johnson held off Ramsey for the win.

Super Late Models
Greg Oakes led from the pole and never looked back, dominating the feature over Darrell Bossard and the rest of the field.

RUSH Stock Cars
Darr Diegelman took the early lead from the second row and was pursued by Cole Strickland and Blaze Harrison. Kaden Michael was the standout, charging from last to second with two laps remaining, but ran out of time. Diegelman earned the win.

RUSH Late Models
Ward Schell led early with David Parker and Zack Carley in pursuit. Jason Genco used the top groove to move from sixth to first by Lap 4. In a caution-heavy race, Genco maintained the lead and captured the win—tying the all-time RUSH Late Model wins record at Stateline Speedway.

Challengers
John Mease dominated early from the second starting spot. Pete Volpe challenged after halfway, but on the final lap, Andy Schumacher used lap traffic to slip past Mease for the victory to go from 10th to 1st in a thrilling 12 lap feature.

Pro Stocks
Jason Black returned to form, taking control of the 15-lap feature and driving to victory lane.What’s Next At Stateline?
The Woah Nellie Modified Invasion headlines a show this coming Thursday Night as Stateline Speedway runs what is dubbed “Modified Madness!” Which Features the Woah Nellie Mods, Rush Sportsman, Econo Mod Mania Tour and SCDRA Mini Stocks all for significant paydays. This event will begin at 7PM on Thursday.