Race Results Review – March 15, 2025 | Ocala Speedway

Ocala Speedway’s 2025 season roared to life with a thrilling opener that delivered on all fronts—tight competition, standout performances, and plenty of surprises across every division.

Late Models: Lloyd Sets the Bar Early

Local favorite Ivedent Lloyd dominated the Late Model field with a near-perfect performance. Fastest in hot laps (16.911 sec), Lloyd rocketed from his pole position to claim the feature win, fending off hard-charging Christian Augspurger and Kevin Strife. With sharp lap times and clean execution, Lloyd sent a clear message: he’s the one to beat this season.

Open-Wheel Modifieds: Geary’s Grit Prevails

Seth Geary impressed by backing up a heat win with a strong feature performance. Starting P2, Geary made smooth, decisive moves and held off Jason Garver, who climbed from P11 to finish a close second. Despite Wade Olmsted clocking a blistering hot lap of 15.240 seconds—the fastest of the night—he couldn’t convert that pace into a podium. Consistency trumped raw speed here, and Geary was clinical.

3/4 Modifieds: Hopke’s Clean Sweep

There was no touching Dalton Hopke in the 3/4 Modifieds. He swept both heats and then dominated the feature with the fastest lap of the race. His car looked dialed in from the first lap of hot laps through to the checkered flag. Behind him, Paul Shead and Ethyn Hwan put in strong runs, but it was clear Hopke was in a league of his own.

Gladiators: Quiet Class, Strong Finish

Though light on prelim data, the Gladiator feature didn’t disappoint. Wayne Kissam took home the win after a clean and well-managed drive, with Favian Hunter and Nathan Rhoades rounding out the podium. This class showed solid driving fundamentals, even if it lacked the drama of some other races.

Crown Vic: Avis Overcomes the Odds

The Crown Vic division saw Jnathan Avis rise from a third-place starting spot to take the win. He posted the fastest feature lap in the class and looked comfortable throughout. Dakota Weiss, who led in the heats, settled for second in the main, followed by James Erickson in third. For a class known for surprises and wildcards, this race was relatively clean but entertaining.
Overall Takeaway

The 2025 season at Ocala Speedway is off to a competitive and exciting start. Veterans like Lloyd and Hopke proved they’re still elite, while younger drivers like Geary showed they’re ready to challenge the old guard. Lap times were tight, heats were well-contested, and the features delivered exciting finishes.

If this opener is any indication, race fans are in for a high-stakes, high-speed season at Florida’s oldest dirt track.

Late Model A‑Feature (20 laps)

Open‑Wheel Modifieds A‑Feature (8 laps)