Image × ... Image 8/18/2025 IHRA Meta Info OPTIONAL: Column Text Block Section Title OPTIONAL: Column Text Block Description: The 250-lap showdown saw fierce competition from the start, with Thompson battling neck-and-neck against rising star Maya Lopez, who led for much of the race. A late caution flag with only 12 laps to go tightened the field and set up a thrilling sprint to the finish. OPTIONAL: Column Text Item Title 1 REQUIRED Column Text Item Body: “I knew I had one last shot,” Thompson said in victory lane. “The car was strong all night, and when that restart came, I just put everything on the line. Lopez pushed me hard, and it was some of the cleanest, toughest racing I’ve had in years.” OPTIONAL: Column Text Item Title 2 REQUIRED Column Text Item Body: Lopez, who crossed the line just 0.183 seconds behind Thompson, earned her third podium finish of the season and drew loud cheers from the crowd for her skillful defense. “I’m disappointed not to get the win,” she admitted, “but to be this close against a veteran like Jake shows the progress we’re making as a team.” OPTIONAL Image+Text Caption OPTIONAL Image+Text Heading REQUIRED Text: The race also marked a milestone for Team Velocity Motorsports, celebrating their 50th start in the championship. Crew chief Sam Delaney praised his team’s consistency: “We’ve been building toward this for a long time. Tonight proves we belong at the top.” OPTIONAL WYSIWYG editor Heading REQUIRED WYSIWYG Text: With the win, Thompson now moves into second place in the season standings, just 14 points behind championship leader Aaron Chen. The series next heads to Carolina Speedway on August 24, where the battle for the title is expected to intensify. OPTIONAL WYSIWYG editor Quote: “We’ve been building toward this for a long time. Tonight proves we belong at the top.” OPTIONAL Image+Text Heading REQUIRED Image+Text TEXT: “I knew I had one last shot,” Thompson said in victory lane. “The car was strong all night, and when that restart came, I just put everything on the line. Lopez pushed me hard, and it was some of the cleanest, toughest racing I’ve had in years.” OPTIONAL Image+Text Caption OPTIONAL: Carousel Title Optional Title Red Optional Description Red Optional Title Blue Optional Description Blue Optional Title Green Optional Description Green Optional Title Yellow Optional Description Yellow Optional Title Pink Optional Description Pink Previous Next Previous Next OPTIONAL TITLE: Thompson Secures Dramatic Victory at Summit Raceway