NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 2025 Spring Nationals roared to life Friday at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, delivering a thrilling slate of racing that included 16 feature events, two B-Mains, and a 60-minute practice session for Pro Late Models.
Friday’s card was headlined by competition in the INEX U.S. Legend Cars and Bandoleros, showcasing a wide range of emerging talent across multiple divisions.
Among the standout performers, Brexton Busch swept both Bandit division features, asserting himself as a dominant force early in the weekend. In the Beginner Bandolero class, Michael Mazzagatti and Jase Riedner each earned victories, while Landon Thrasher turned heads with a pair of wins in the highly competitive Outlaw division.
The Legend Car program was equally competitive, featuring victories from several familiar names:
- Cole Gudmestad and Jagger Parker split wins in the Chargers division.
- Kevin Rollins continued his streak in the Masters class, capturing both feature wins.
- Jacob Staten secured back-to-back wins in the Pro division.
- Chase Burgeson and Neal Dulin took home wins in Semi-Pro action.
- In Young Lion competition, Ben Morabito and TJ Moon each earned victories.
The Pro Late Model division also made its presence felt, with 16 cars taking to the track for a one-hour practice session in preparation for Saturday’s feature. Aiden Potter posted the fastest lap time, setting the stage for a strong run in Saturday night’s 100-lap main event.