TUESDAY TUSSLE & HUSTLE: CARSON MACEDO AND THE JJR #41 TEAM JOIN THE HIGH LIMIT SERIES AT EAGLE RACEWAY AND DROVE FORWARD AGAIN IN THE FK ROD ENDS EAGLE NATIONALS AS PART OF THE ROTO-ROOTER MIDWEEK SERIES

EAGLE, NEBRASKA (June 9, 2026) – After racing to their fourth win of the season Sunday night in the Ted Johnson Memorial Race up in Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) team headed back to the shop in Missouri to prepare for the week ahead. It would be a quick visit to their home base before they refired the Border International truck to continue their June travel itinerary that directed them over to Eagle, Nebraska. They headed in that direction to race at Eagle Raceway for the 2026 edition of the FK Rod Ends Eagle Nationals which pays $55,555-to-Win (Thank you to Phil Durst from Durst Inc.) on Tuesday night. Eagle Raceway has always been called, appropriately, “1 Badass Racetrack” because the action consistently has the fans on the edge of their seats – if they decide to use them. Walking through the pit area revealed a stout and talented field of competitors with names such as Larson, Reutzel, Gravel, Courtney, Haudenschild, Abreu, Marks, Kofoid, Scelzi, Thorson, Marks, McCarl, Kahne, Bayston, and Day along with Carson Macedo in the Albaugh – Your Alternative/Durst Inc./Factory Kahne Shocks #41 Maxim joining them just to name a few wheelman in the star studded field. These types of high dollar events bring out the best in the business and are good for the sport of sprint car racing no matter what series. The stars shine even brighter than normal at these types of events.

Carson and the JJR team were using their second “free pass” of the year afforded to them by the World of Outlaws (WoO) to take a shot at the money against some formidable competition. When they visited here back on April 21st for the Speedway Motors Spring Jackpot event with the High Limit Racing, Carson had a fast racecar with the Ford engine under the hood for the first time. He was in contention all night before ultimately finishing in fourth place behind Corey Day, Brad Sweet, and Tanner Thorson. On Tuesday night, there were 48 prepared race drivers and eager teams parked throughout the pit area at Eagle Raceway ready to go Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing as part of their Roto-Rooter Midweek Series. It was an exciting race day in the “Cornhusker State” of Nebraska!

When Dirt Draft Hot Laps concluded, it was time to get down to the serious business in Capital Custom Trailer Qualifying where the driver and car are evaluated for their speed and performance against the clock. With a large field of competitors on hand the field split into two equal groups, Qualifying Flight A and Qualifying Flight B, for time trials. Carson would be the tenth car out on the track in Qualifying Flight A for his two performance measuring laps behind the wheel of the Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT)/Pro Powder Coating (PPC)/Schoenfeld Headers #41 Maxim. The team had the Ford power prepared by Kistler Racing Engines back under the hood and looked to make some Blue Oval speed. When Carson McCarl #27 completed his couple laps in time trials it was Carson’s time to light up the wick in the forty-one. He lowered his right K1 Race Gear boot and powered his way towards the waving green flag. When Macedo passed the flagstand the numbers on the stopwatch began to roll in full motion. The Californian hustled around Eagle Raceway’s one-third mile dirt oval for the first time in 11.545 seconds. He stayed on the loud pedal pushing for more the next time around crossing the finish line with a consistent time of 11.546 seconds on lap two. The better of Carson’s two laps was only good enough though to finish 16th quick overall in Qualifying Flight A behind Aaron Reutzel #87 who sat at the top of the speed charts for that session and overall, on the night. The fastest driver in Qualifying Flight B was David Gravel #2 who made his way around Eagle Raceway in 11.257 seconds.

The official Heat race lineups were tabulated and posted which revealed Carson Macedo would get his qualifying race started in the Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions/Sander Engineering/KSE Racing Products entry from the eighth position in row four alongside Hank Davis #17GP in DMI Heat Two. The drivers in the field slowly paced behind J.J. Hickle #6 and Garet Williamson #23 who were situated on the front row with Kelby Watt #1K and Kasey Kahne #39M right behind them in row two. Tanner Thorson #88 and Tyler Courtney #7BC pulled alongside each other in row three with Danny Sams III #24D and Sam Henderson #83JR side-by-side in row five. The sixth and final row featured Dylan Bloomfield #8N and Landon Crawley #12X. There were five transfer spots up for grabs with the fastest driver in each Heat race who qualifies along with the race winners advancing onto the FK Rod Ends Dash.

The field’s slow roll would soon change abruptly at the exit of turn four. When the front row starters arrived, the engines under the hoods roared as they came to life much to the excitement of the crowd in the grandstands. Outside front row starter Garet Williamson #23 blasted down the frontstretch in a drag race with Hickle and Watt to turn one to lead lap one. Dueling with Tyler Courtney and Hank Davis early, Carson was up on the wheel of the Albaugh – Your Alternative #41 making tracks and not looking back as he moved into sixth place.

Macedo was one spot out of a transfer position as he inched closer to Kasey Kahne in the Macri Motorsports #23M who held down the fifth position and final transfer spot. Carson was able to get close to the former NASCAR star as he tried to set up a potential pass, but the track was technical and fast with Kahne maintaining the position.

Garet Williamson piloted his rocket ship and led from start to finish taking the win over J.J. Hickle with Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, and Kasey Kahne securing the final three transfer spots out of DMI Heat Two. Carson finished one spot out of a transfer position in sixth place.

Carson would have to earn a spot in the big money paying race through the 12-lap Winters Performance B-Main. To show you just how tough this field is and how loaded with talent it was throughout the pit area starting on the pole was Kyle Larson #57 with Giovanni Scelzi #77 to his outside. Carson would line the Albaugh – Your Alternative #41 up in the third spot with Rees Moran #45X sharing row two with him. Cole Vanderheiden #81 and Jacob Peterson #80P made up row three with Tyler Courtney #7BC and Koby Werkmeister #31 right behind in row four. Jack Dover #53 and Daison Pursley #9 paired up in row five with Hank Davis #17GP and Chase Randall #9 side-by-side in row six. Tagging the rear of the field in rows seven and eight after finishing first through fourth in the C-Feature were Austin Wood #83V, Carson McCarl #27, Dayne Kingshott #3, and Sam Henderson #83JR.

The sixteen drivers were all ready to chase down one of the remaining four transfer spots. If these drivers wanted one of those coveted transfer positions though they would have to stand on the gas and go earn one of them. When the green flag waved, Kyle Larson did not hesitate one second as he jumped into the early lead, but fourth starting Rees Moran entered turn one in third and weaved his way between Larson and Scelzi into lead on the opening lap with Carson holding down the fourth position.

Rees Moran answered the bell as he had speed and was on a mission. He started to build his lead over Larson and the field with each completed lap. His momentum carried him forward, and he quickly was encroaching on the back of the pack. The white flag flew, and Moran was still out front with the runner-up closing fast. Moran and Larson came off turn four to see the checkered flags waving with Kyle Larson ducking underneath him to take the win by just 0.018 seconds over Moran right at the finish line. Giovanni Scelzi raced home third with Carson squeaking out the final transfer spot into the feature with his fourth place finish.

The 26 car starting lineup, which included two High Limit provisional starters – Tyler Courtney and Daison Pursley, was set for the 40-lap FK Rod End Eagle Nationals feature finale at the track dubbed the “World’s Fastest Third Mile” because of its speed. There was a big check waiting in victory lane worth five hundred fifty-five Benjamin Franklin $100 bills, one Ulysses S. Grant $50 bill, and one Abraham Lincoln $5 bill for the winning team. That is enough moolah to capture anyone’s attention and certainly all these drivers were captivated, laser focused and pumped to have a chance at it.

The finish order of the FK Rod Ends Dash established the starting lineup for the first four rows of the A-Main. David Gravel in the Big Game Motorsports/Jackson Motorplex #2 and Rico Abreu in the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR)/CARQUEST #24 earned the honor to lead the field to the green flag from the front row followed by current High Limit points leader Aaron Reutzel in the Ridge and Son Racing (RSR)/Power Plus! #87 and Sheldon Haudenschild in the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink #18 in row two. Garet Williamson was behind the wheel of the Fischer Motorsports/S and S Insurance #23 with Kasey Kahne buckled into the Macri Motorsports/J&S Classics #39M ready to roll from row three. Kerry Madsen aboard the Vermeer Motorsports/TK Concrete #55 and Tanner Holmes wheeling the Tom Buch Motorsports/AVANTI Windows and Doors #13 paced close behind in row four.

When the parade laps were over and the yellow lights turned off around the track, Carson flipped down the shield of his Bell Helmet ready to get to work from his 24th starting position in the Albaugh – Your Alternative/Team Jack Foundation/Mark Burch Motorsports #41 Maxim. The green bulbs around the track filled with electricity and the race was on at Eagle Raceway. Rico Abreu led the opening lap aggressively being pursued by David Gravel, Aaron Reutzel, and Sheldon Haudenschild during the opening round of competition.

Carson stuck his foot on the speed button when the green flag came out and advanced three spots on the opening lap. He quickly became embroiled in a spirited dual for a better position with Rees Moran #45X running for the 20th spot in the running order. Macedo had his elbows up and his right foot in the throttle. He had a fast hotrod and was digging looking for opportunities to gain more spots in his journey forward.

Rico Abreu was still out front on lap 6, with Gravel still chasing behind him. Carson gained two more spots by moving around both Rees Moran #45X and Austin McCarl #88W during that lap. The driver of the forty-one now had his sights set on Tanner Thorson #88, Brenham Crouch #5, and Justin Peck #26 who were in an all-out on track war just ahead of him.

On lap 12, Carson moved into 18 place hustling by Brenham Crouch just before the caution flag flew for Aaron Reutzel #87 who just moved by David Gravel to take over the runner-up position at the front of the field. Reutzel lost his right rear tire and had significant rear end damage to his car. His solid night of racing was unfortunately over way too early.

After the caution period, Rico Abreu accelerated up to speed when the green flag came back out as he led David Gravel and Garet Williamson who moved into the show position ahead of Sheldon Haudenschild on the restart. Carson rolled up his sleeves and got back to work hard to continue his advancement efforts. Over the next three laps he moved by Brenham Crouch #5 and passed J.J. Hickle #6 before also getting by Kelby Watt #1K. Carson was now scored in 15th place and relentlessly chasing down Justin Peck #26. He would gain that position the next time by with more work to do.

The Lemoore, California born racer was trucking in the Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) #41 as he established his next targets in his viewfinder. Those targets were Tanner Thorson and Kerry Madsen. By the halfway point of the race, lap 20, Carson raced by both into the 12th spot and immediately started to stalk Brent Marks #19. Madsen was feisty though and did not just roll over though as he passed Carson back and the two exchanged the twelfth full position behind Marks multiple times before Macedo took ownership of it on lap 22.

The race slowed again when the yellow flag flew on lap 24 for tenth running Tanner Holmes who stopped on the top side of turn two with a shredded right rear tire that flew high in the air. Carson would restart from the eleventh position right behind the McGrew Equipment Auctions #19 of Brent Marks.

The green lights turned back on with 16 laps to go as Rico Abreu protected the top spot when they got back to racing followed by Gravel and Williamson. Carson was battling with the Myerstown, Pennsylvania speedster now for a spot in the top ten. He achieved that goal on lap 28 and still was not done working in Nebraska. Two laps later Carson moved up another position into ninth place as he darted by Kasey Kahne. The #10 of Flyin’ Ryan Timms was now between Carson and eighth place. With four laps remaining he got the lowered number spot driving by the Hampel Oil/Bosma Family Farm #10.

When the checkered flag flew to end the $55,555-to-Win FK Rod Ends Eagle Nationals it was the defending High Limit Series champion Rico Abreu leading flag-to-flag racing to victory to claim the big check and the Eagle Nationals victor’s trophy. David Gravel fought hard for the entire race to come home second with Garet Williamson standing on the third step of the podium. Sheldon Haudenschild and Buddy Kofoid completed the top five with Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Carson Macedo, Ryan Timms, and Kyle Larson finishing in positions six through ten.

Officially scored as the eighth place finisher, Carson showed perseverance and put in a workmanlike effort from start to finish behind the wheel of the Albaugh – Your Alternative #41 passing 16 cars along the way to earn the Rod End Supply Hard Charger Award for his performance at this year’s Eagle Nationals. This team and driver never give up. Another good run for Macedo and the forty-one!

Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) #41 team will re-engage with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway for the opening night of the two day Premier Chevy Dealers Clash at The Sprint Car Capital of the World. Be sure to catch all the exciting action at the famous half-mile oval on DIRTVision or make plans to be at the track if you are going to be in the area! #KnoxClashJune

Californian Powers His Way Forward at Eagle Raceway in the Cornhusker State of Nebraska! Photo Credit: Nicole Signor

JJR’s Valued Sponsorship Partners for 2026:  Albaugh, LLC; Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT); Border International; Scott Boyd Family; Saich Family; Tarlton and Son Inc.; Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions; Durst Inc.; High Performance Lubricants, LLC; Kistler Racing Engines; Maxim Racing; Sander Engineering; Bandy & Associates Accountancy Corporation; Boltz Family; Pro Powder Coating (PPC); Team Jack Foundation; Mark Burch Motorsports; T-FAB Custom Metal Fabrication; Xtreme Body and Paint; All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads; AutoMeter; Bell Helmets; Ben Cook Race Car Products; BlackBeard LTD; BMRS (Brown & Miller Racing Solutions); BR Motorsports; CASM Safety Products; Crow Enterprizes; CS Productions; Dale “Mickey” Snyder; Engler Machine & Tool, Inc.; Factory Kahne (FK Shocks); Fibreworks Composites; FK Rod Ends; Greber Racing Components (GRC); Hoosier Racing Tire; ISC Racers Tape; Jansen Transportation; K1 Race Gear; KSE Racing Products; LogoDaddy; Motor State Distributing; Mr. Jim’s Racing; Prime Composite Innovations; PWR Advanced Cooling Technology; Saldana Racing Products; Sam I Am; Schoenfeld Headers; Smiley’s Racing Products; Smith TI; Vortex Racing Products; Walker Performance Filtration; Wilwood Racing; and Winters Performance Products.

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