On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Kubota High Limit Racing Series made its third all-time stop at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, delivering another thrilling dirt-track showcase just outside the St. Louis metro area. With 25 of the series’ top sprint-car pilots on hand, the night featured hot-lap qualifying, three heat races, a dash, and a full 30-lap A-Feature. Rookie sensation Corey Day emerged from the pack—storming from fourth on the grid to lead the final 20 laps and claim his second win of the season and ninth career triumph on tour.
Qualifying & Heat Highlights
Dirt-Draft Hot Laps set the tone early, with Brenham Crouch blistering his way to the top of the board in a 12.795-second lap, narrowly edging out championship leader Brad Sweet and veteran Kasey Kahne. QuickTime honors went to Cale Thomas, who posted a 12.415-second flyer. The three heat races saw plenty of action, including a hard-charging win for Rico Abreu in Heat 1 and equally impressive drives by Danny Sams III and Spencer Bayston in Heats 2 and 3, respectively. These preliminary battles set the stage for a fiercely contested redraw dash, from which the A-Feature starting lineup was determined.
Feature Race Recap
In the 30-lap A-Feature, pole-sitter Brad Sweet jumped to an early lead, only to be reeled in by Day, who powered past on lap 11 and never looked back. Day maintained a gap of up to half a straightaway over Sweet, fending off late-race pressure with smooth lapped-traffic navigation. Justin Peck, running third, kept within striking distance but settled for the final podium spot after several bid attempts fell just short. Tyler Courtney and Brent Marks rounded out the top five, capping a night of intense wheel-to-wheel competition.
Hard Chargers & Notable Movers
While Day’s charge from fourth was the feature’s headline, Tyler Courtney impressed by advancing 10 positions to finish fourth after starting 14th, showcasing his mastery of the slick, third-groove racing line. Kasey Kahne earned “Hard Charger” honors, vaulting 17 spots from 25th to cross the stripe eighth. Unfortunately, two-time defending series champ Rico Abreu saw his night derailed by mid-race contact, relegating him to a 23rd-place result despite heat-race heroics.
Championship Implications & What’s Next
Brad Sweet’s runner-up finish keeps him atop the point standings, but his buffer over Tyler Courtney has narrowed to just 49 markers in the tightly bunched championship hunt. Brent Marks and Aaron Reutzel complete the current top five, all within striking distance of the lead. High Limit Racing heads next to Kokomo Speedway on Monday, May 12, for the Roto-Rooter Midweek Series event—another opportunity for title contenders to shake up the leaderboard. Fans can catch the action live on FloRacing.
Whether you’re tracking the championship battle or simply love dirt-track drama, Tri-City’s May 10 stop delivered every element that makes High Limit Racing one of the most must-see dirt-track tours in the country. Stay tuned as the series treks through Indiana, New York, and beyond in the weeks ahead.
