March 20, 2021

BATTLING AROUND THE COTTON BOWL: SEARCHING FOR SPEED AND TRACTION ABOARD THE WACO METAL #41 MAXIM IN THE LONE STAR STATE ON NIGHT TWO OF THE DRYDENE TEXAS TWO-STEP RESULTS IN AN 11TH PLACE FINISH

PAIGE, TEXAS (March 20, 2021) – After recovering from a tough night and a hard charging 13th place finish to kick off the Drydene Texas Two-Step presented by American Lube Supply, the California driver of the Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) #41 was back at Cotton Bowl Speedway for the finale in the […]
November 12, 2020

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE: PHILIP DIETZ’S HARD WORK AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL ARE RECOGNIZED AND HONORED WITH THE 2020 CREW CHIEF OF THE YEAR AWARD BY THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS

ROCKY MOUNT, MISSOURI (November 12, 2020) – There are so many good, hard working and authentic people associated with sprint car racing and World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. These individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes to give their driver and team the best chance to perform at their […]
November 7, 2020

LAST CALL FOR GRAVEL AND THE FORTY-ONE: GRAVEL AND THE JJR #41 GIVE IT THEIR ALL ON FINAL NIGHT AT THE LAST CALL TO COME HOME WITH A PODIUM FINISH AT THE DIRT TRACK AT CHARLOTTE

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA (November 7, 2020) – David Gravel and the NOS Energy Sprint Car Series sprint car stars were all back in the pit area for the last race of the 2020 season. Following the announcement earlier in the week that David Gravel would be departing the Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) […]
November 6, 2020

HITTING THE RED DIRT CLAY IN NORTH CAROLINA: DAVID GRAVEL DRIVES THROUGH THE RED DUST AT THE DIRT TRACK AT CHARLOTTE TO COLLECT THE WIN ON THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE LAST CALL WEEKEND

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA (November 6, 2020) – The roads for David Gravel and the NOS Energy Sprint Car Series have certainly been long and winding throughout the 2020 season with stops along the way for COVID-19. The series officials, teams and drivers have done a tremendous job navigating the journey that even […]
November 4, 2020

A SEASON OF CHANGE: THE JJR #41 TEAM EVOLVES OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND WELCOMES CARSON MACEDO AS THE DRIVER IN 2021 AS WE SHARE GRATITUDE FOR OUR OPPORTUNITY WITH DAVID GRAVEL AND WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS!

ROCKY MOUNT, MISSOURI (November 4, 2020) – Change, although most usually try to resist it, is a natural part of life and really essential for continued evolution and success. That is applicable and true for all forms of business too, including racing. We believe there is a success plan and pathway for […]
October 24, 2020

THROWING DIRT AT THE FALL FLING: THE GASSER DAVID GRAVEL CLIMBS BACK INTO THE SEAT OF THE J.R.C. TRANSPORTATION #41 MAXIM AT KOKOMO SPEEDWAY AND MOTORS TO A NINTH PLACE FINISH

KOKOMO, INDIANA (October 24, 2020) – With the 2020 racing season nearing the finish line, and the Big Ten football season finally kicking off just down the road in Bloomington with Indiana hosting Penn State, David Gravel along with his Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) #41 team were in The Hoosier State to […]
October 17, 2020

JASON JOHNSON CLASSIC – TAKE TWO: SHANE STEWART DRIVES TO A 15TH PLACE FINISH AS JOHNSON FAMILY FRIEND JAMES MCFADDEN DRIVES TO EMOTIONAL WIN IN THE KASEY KAHNE RACING/KARAVAN TRAILERS #9

ELDON, MISSOURI (October 17, 2020) – After being postponed from the originally scheduled May race date, the Second Annual Jason Johnson Classic presented by FK Rod Ends was next up for the JJR #41 team and World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Series stars on a beautiful fall day in the Lake […]
October 16, 2020

A SPECIAL NIGHT AT LAKESIDE: SHANE STEWART JUMPS IN THE MESILLA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION (MVT) #41 AND DRIVES IT TO VICTORY AS DAVID GRAVEL DRIVES TO A SIXTH PLACE FINISH IN THE DIETZ MOTORSPORTS #14

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS (October 16, 2020) – With the 2020 season of competition winding down, the traveling tour of 410 sprint car stars made their way back to the Midwestern part of the United States at Lakeside Speedway. The 4/10 mile, semi-banked oval is located to the Northeast of downtown Kansas City […]
October 10, 2020

BATTLING DOWN BY THE RIVER: A TOUGH NIGHT TO CONCLUDE THE NITTANY SHOWDOWN WEEKEND AT PORT ROYAL FINDS GRAVEL AND THE JJR #41 TEAM SALVAGING A 21ST PLACE FINISH AFTER THE 30-LAPS AT SPEED

PORT ROYAL, PENNSYLVANIA (October 10, 2020) – David Gravel and the Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) #41 team were back at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night after finishing eighth in the Nittany Showdown opener less than 24 hours prior at The Speed Palace. The weather was again picturesque around the Juniata County […]
October 9, 2020

OPENING THE DOUBLEHEADER AT PORT: GRAVEL WAS UP ON THE WHEEL IN THE WEIKERT’S LIVESTOCK AND STAUNTON UNION STOCKYARD #41 MAXIM TO BRING HOME A TOP TEN FINISH AT THE SPEED PALACE

PORT ROYAL, PENNSYLVANIA (October 9, 2020) – The temperatures in Juniata County were reflective of this time of the year with a crispness in the air surrounded by the changing color of the foliage that fills your eyes in this part of the country. David Gravel and the JJR #41 team trekked […]
October 3, 2020

CONSISTENCY PAYS OFF AT THE OPEN: DRIVING WITH DETERMINATION AND PASSION, GRAVEL BRINGS HOME A FOURTH PLACE FINISH IN THE 58TH ANNUAL NATIONAL OPEN AFTER STARTING ON THE POLE

MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (October 3, 2020) – After winning the opener on Friday night to kick off the 58th Annual Champion Racing Oil National Open weekend, David Gravel and the JJR #41 team focused their attention on making sure they positioned themselves to be in the mix for the big prize available at […]
October 2, 2020

WINNING AT THE HALLOWED GROUNDS: THE 58TH ANNUAL CHAMPION RACING OIL NATIONAL OPEN KICKED OFF AT WILLIAMS GROVE AS GRAVEL AND THE JJR #41 CREW COLLECT ANOTHER VICTORY IN HIS 600TH START

MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (October 2, 2020) – With cool Fall temperatures lingering in the Keystone State air along with the beauty and vibrant colors associated with the foliage changing leaves on the trees, David Gravel and the stars of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Series were back in Central Pennsylvania for […]
September 26, 2020

VICTORIOUS IN THE COMMONWEALTH CLASH: MISFORTUNE AND A LITTLE LADY LUCK PLAY INTO THE STORY THAT UNRAVELED AT LERNERVILLE SPEEDWAY RESULTING IN GRAVEL’S AND JJR TEAM’S SEVENTH WIN OF THE YEAR

SARVER, PENNSYLVANIA (September 26, 2020) – With some warmth returning to the air, David Gravel and the JJR #41 team arrived in western Pennsylvania to compete in the prestigious Commonwealth Clash held at Lernerville Speedway on Saturday evening racing to race on the fifth consecutive nights. This event is always a popular […]
September 25, 2020

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS IN EASTERN OHIO: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 35 YEARS, THE OUTLAWS RETURNED TO COMPETE AT WAYNE COUNTY SPEEDWAY WITH GRAVEL AND THE JJR #41 LEAVING WITH A 9TH PLACE RUN

ORRVILLE, OHIO (September 25, 2020) – In another race that was washed out by Mother Nature back on the first day of August, this day found the World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Series teams returning to Wayne County Speedway under the lights to attempt to race for the first time in […]
September 24, 2020

RETURNING TO THE HOOSIER STATE: AN ELEVENTH PLACE FINISH FOR DAVID GRAVEL AND THE JJR #41 TEAM IN THE HIGH PERFORMANCE LUBRICANTS #41 MAXIM RACING MACHINE AT PLYMOUTH SPEEDWAY

PLYMOUTH, INDIANA (September 24, 2020) – After rained washed out their first attempt to race at Plymouth Speedway back on August 2, David Gravel and the stars of the World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returned on Thursday night to race at the semi-banked 3/8-mile track nestled in the […]
September 23, 2020

BACK FOR THE BIG MONEY: FOCUSED AND DETERMINED, GRAVEL BEATS A HARD-CHARGING KYLE LARSON TO THE FINISH LINE TO WIN THE $52,000 GOVERNORS REIGN FINALE AT ELDORA SPEEDWAY AGAINST THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS

ROSSBURG, OHIO (September 23, 2020) – The competitors rolled into the track that Earl Baltes carved into the cornfields of northwest Ohio back in 1954, and Tony Stewart purchased in 2004. The drivers and their teams were back for the final night of the invitation only Governors Reign event that had a […]
September 22, 2020

KICKING OFF BUSY WEEK AT ELDORA: DAVID GRAVEL BLASTS INTO FALL SETTING A NEW TRACK RECORD IN TIME TRIALS ON THE FIRST OF TWO NIGHTS OF THE INVITATION ONLY GOVERNORS REIGN BEFORE REJOINING FIELD AND COLLECTING A 17TH PLACE FINISH

ROSSBURG, OHIO (September 22, 2020) – Following the race at Devil’s Bowl on Saturday night, the team trucked from Texas to Ohio, Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) and J.R.C. Transportation style, for the kickoff off of the Governors Reign at the famous Eldora Speedway under Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions […]
September 19, 2020

BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN FOR THE OUTLAWS: A STRONG SHOWING AT THE HISTORIC DEVIL’S BOWL SPEEDWAY FOR GRAVEL AS HE DRIVES THE WACO METAL #41 TO A RUNNER-UP FINISH IN THE TEXAS OUTLAW NATIONALS

MESQUITE, TEXAS (September 19, 2020) – After the checkered flag flew at Lawton Speedway and the dust settled, there was work still to do for the JJR crew as they had to wash and maintain the car and head to The Lone Star State of Texas to race on Saturday night at […]
September 18, 2020

A LITTLE RED CLAY SOONER ACTION: GRAVEL AGAIN STEPS ON THE PODIUM WITH A THIRD PLACE FINISH ABOARD THE T-FAB CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION #41 MAXIM IN THE RETURN TO LAWTON SPEEDWAY IN OKLAHOMA

LAWTON, OKLAHOMA (September 18, 2020) – As the days fly by in the month of September, David and the JJR #41 sprint car team headed south from their Rocky Mount, Missouri home base for the weekend with the first stop being in Oklahoma at Lawton Speedway. The World of Outlaws have not […]
September 12, 2020

COMPETING HARD IN KANSAS OUTLAW STYLE: A PODIUM FINISH ON THE LAST NIGHT OF THE BOOT HILL SHOWDOWN FOR GRAVEL AND THE JJR SPRINT CAR TEAM ABOARD THE PRO POWDER COATING (PPC) #41 MAXIM

DODGE CITY, KANSAS (September 12, 2020) – After finishing fourth to open the Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park on Friday evening, David Gravel and the JJR #41 team were back at the track aboard their Pro Powder Coating (PPC)/C&R Racing Maxim entry. The beautiful 3/8-mile oval was groomed to […]