Clark, Suzuki, Holden, Stroup, and more Shine in Multi-Class Show at Paducah

Kyle Clark in victory lane at PIR; Paducah International Raceway photo credit

Written by Dylan L Ellis

Paducah, KY — A packed night of dirt track action saw multiple divisions crown winners in front of an excited crowd, with everything from Scrappers to Winged Micros taking center stage. Each feature brought its own storylines, comebacks, and hard-fought victories.

Scrappers

Kyle Clark of Griggstown, KY started from the pole and never looked back, dominating the Scrappers feature to take home the checkered flag. Mat Hartman staged one of the biggest charges of the night, advancing eight positions to finish runner-up, while Michael Brame rounded out the podium. Several drivers, including Aaron Shumaker, Mikey Watson, and Trey Duncan, were disqualified, shaking up the final order.

Scrappers A-Feature Results

1. Kyle Clark (Griggstown, KY)

2. Mat Hartman (Paducah, KY)

3. Michael Brame (Mayfield, KY)

4. Nathan Dowdy (Mayfield, KY)

5. Corey King (Paducah, KY)

6. Skylar Whited (Benton, KY)

7. DNS – Joseph Mullins (Ledbetter, KY)

8. DNS – Eliziah Malone (Calvert City, KY)

9. DQ – Aaron Shumaker (Paducah, KY)

10. DQ – Mikey Watson (Paducah, KY)

11. DQ – Trey Duncan (Mayfield, KY)

12. DQ – Keegan Hartman (Paducah, KY)

Matt Suzuki in victory lane for the 10th time this season!

Mod Lites

Harrisburg, IL driver Matt Suzuki continued his dominant 2025 campaign with another commanding performance in the Mod Lites division. Leading every lap of the feature, Suzuki held off Benton’s Steve Cole to secure the victory. Brian Nance of Mayfield, KY, and Ava, IL’s Kurt Winters completed the top four in the competitive main event.

The win marked Suzuki’s 10th triumph of the season and the 11th of his career, further cementing his status as one of the region’s top Mod Lite contenders.

"Win #10. What a great year it's been." - Matt Suzuki

Mod Lites

A-Feature Results

1. Matt Suzuki (Harrisburg, IL)

2. Steve Cole (Benton, IL)

3. Brian Nance (Mayfield, KY)

4. Kurt Winters (Ava, IL)

5. DNS – Trevor Elder (Fancy Farm, KY)

Photo credit: Paducah International Raceway

Junior Sprints

The Junior Sprints feature was highlighted by a thrilling drive from Stetson Stroup of Owensboro, KY, who picked up the win after starting third. Ryker Toops and Ryder Morris battled hard for podium spots, while Aliya Snyder and Bradon Holt completed the top five.

Junior Sprints A-Feature Results

1. Stetson Stroup (Owensboro, KY)

2. Ryker Toops (Alexis, IL)

3. Ryder Morris (White Pigeon, MI)

4. Aliya Snyder (Dresden, OH)

5. Bradon Holt (Metropolis, IL)

6. Maggie Stroup (Owensboro, KY)

7. Tucker Black (Paducah, KY)

PC: PIR

Restricted Winged Micros

Princeton, IN’s Eli Holden made his debut at PIR one to remember, scoring a victory in the Restricted Winged Micros feature. To make the night even more special, the win came on Holden’s birthday.

River Cone of Benton, KY, and Evansville, IN’s Keizer Kramer kept pressure on the race-long leader, but Holden held his line and never wavered, sealing a memorable first feature triumph at the track.

Restricted Winged Micros A-Feature Results

1. Eli Holden (Princeton, IN)

2. River Cone (Benton, KY)

3. Keizer Kramer (Evansville, IN)

4. DNS – Ryker Toops (Alexis, IL)

HART Non-Wing Micros

In Non-Wing competition, Benton, IL’s Daniel Robinson was flawless out front, holding off veteran Brian Jones to secure the victory. Young standout Keizer Kramer kept pace for third while Colton Booten and Shawn Buie completed the top five.

HART Non-Wing Micros A-Feature Results

1. Daniel Robinson (Benton, IL)

2. Brian Jones (Eddyville, KY)

3. Keizer Kramer (Evansville, IN)

4. Colton Booten (Marion, IL)

5. Shawn Buie (Clarksville, TN)

6. DNS – Eric Black (Paducah, KY)

A-Wing

The night concluded with a highly competitive A-Wing feature, where River Cone edged out Eli Holden in a reversal of their earlier Restricted finish.

Cone’s late-race surge earned him the victory, while Brian McGee and Shawn Buie rounded out the top four.

A-Wing A-Feature Results

1. River Cone (Benton, KY)

2. Eli Holden (Princeton, IN)

3. Brian McGee (Marion, IL)

4. Shawn Buie (Clarksville, TN)

From veterans to up-and-coming stars, the event showcased the depth of talent in the region, and with multiple classes delivering action-packed racing, fans left the Paducah track with plenty to talk about until the next show.