The 2025 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing began at New Smyrna Speedway last Friday night, showcasing four exciting divisions.
The Super Late Models took the spotlight with a 59-lap feature race. This race not only honored the event’s 59th year but also delivered plenty of action. The Pro Late Models also participated in a 59-lap race, alongside Florida Modifieds and Sportsman cars.
In the Super Late Model race, William Sawalich crossed the finish line first after an intense duel with Cole Butcher. However, Sawalich was later disqualified during technical inspections for a rule violation regarding front tread width. This meant Carson Brown became the official winner, with Butcher taking second place.
Here’s a brief look at the results from the first night:
Super Late Models
- 1st: Carson Brown
- 2nd: Cole Butcher
- 3rd: Derek Griffith
- 4th: George Phillips
- 5th: Conner Jones
- 6th: Michael Hinde
- 7th: Cody Ware
- 8th: Nicholas Naugle
- 9th: Brad May
- 10th: Gavan Boschele
- 11th: Paul Shafer Jr.
- 12th: Cory Hall
- 13th: Billy VanMeter
- 14th: Derrick Kelley
- 15th: Beto Monteiro
- 16th: Dawson Sutton
- 17th: Ty Fredrickson
- 18th: Mike Hopkins
- 19th: Bobby Kendall
- 20th: Jeremy Davis
- 21st: Danny Knoll
- 22nd: Bobby Good
- 23rd: Kasey Kleyn
- 24th: Derek Kraus
- 25th: Austin Teras
- 26th: Steve Weaver Jr.
- DQ: William Sawalich
Pro Late Models
- 1st: Conner Jones
- 2nd: Hunter Wright
- 3rd: Jimmy Renfrew Jr.
- 4th: Max Reaves
- 5th: Alex Labbe
- 6th: Brody Monahan
- 7th: Isaac Kitzmiller
- 8th: Treyten Lapcevich
- 9th: Cole Robie
- 10th: Brandon Lopez
- 11th: Anthony Bello
- 12th: Jade Avedisian
- 13th: Travis Stearns
- 14th: Taylor Reimer
- 15th: Randy Sargent
- 16th: EJ Tamayo
- 17th: Mike Scorzelli
- 18th: Brody Whorff
- 19th: William Roberge
- 20th: Derrick Kelley
- 21st: Chris Munson
- 22nd: Diogo Moscato
- 23rd: Hudson Sharp
- 24th: Eric Melina
- 25th: Raphael Lessard
- 26th: Ryan Phipps
Sportsman
- 1st: Earl Beckner
- 2nd: Donavan Ponder
- 3rd: Sean Fitzgerald
The night was filled with thrills and surprises, setting the stage for an exciting series. Stay tuned for more results as the racing continues!
