Sandy marches to Armed Forces & Military Appreciation Night sweep at Vado

VADO, N.M. (June 7, 2025)—Saturday night’s Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series at Vado Speedway Park showcased intense competition in the USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mod divisions, with Hunter Sandy of Albuquerque sweeping both feature races.
In the USRA Stock Cars, Sandy started eighth and battled to the front for the victory. Josh Beyer of Las Cruces finished second, followed by Justin Garrett of Deming in third. Sherman Barnett of El Paso took fourth, and David Garcia Jr., also of El Paso, rounded out the top five.
The USRA B-Mod feature saw Sandy again claim the win, starting from eighth. Shane McNutt of Las Cruces secured second, with Fito Gallardo of Las Cruces in third. Christy Barnett of El Paso finished fourth, and Devan Smith of Las Cruces completed the top five.
Vado Speedway Park hosts the next Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series event on Saturday, June 14.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series
Vado Speedway Park, Vado, N.M.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.
USRA STOCK CARS
Heat 1:
1. (4) 777R Cale Riggs, Hatch, N.M.
2. (2) 665 Francisco Knight, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (3) 45 David Garcia Jr., El Paso, Texas
4. (5) 1M Zach McCoy, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (1) 7J Justin Garrett, Deming, N.M.
6. (6) 85 Carlos Barraza, Phoenix, Ariz.
Heat 2:
1. (1) 00 Jonathan Burton, Las Cruces, N.M.
2. (4) 777 Devan Smith, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (2) 777B Josh Beyer, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (3) 82 Sherman Barnett, El Paso, Texas
5. (5) 777S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
Feature:
1. (8) 777S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
2. (6) 777B Josh Beyer, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (1) 7J Justin Garrett, Deming, N.M.
4. (7) 82 Sherman Barnett, El Paso, Texas
5. (3) 45 David Garcia Jr., El Paso, Texas
6. (10) 85 Carlos Barraza, Phoenix, Ariz.
7. (4) 1M Zach McCoy, Las Cruces, N.M.
8. (9) 777 Devan Smith, Las Cruces, N.M.
9. (5) 00 Jonathan Burton, Las Cruces, N.M.
10. (2) 665 Francisco Knight, Las Cruces, N.M.
DNS - 777R Cale Riggs, Hatch, N.M.
USRA B-MODS
Heat 1:
1. (1) 7C John Carney, El Paso, Texas
2. (4) 33 Justin Allen, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (3) 23H Hector Barraza, El Paso, Texas
4. (5) M77 Cameron Martin, Bosque Farms, N.M.
5. (6) 07 Donavon Flores, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (8) 12 Mike Rosales, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (9) B52 Michael Hartman, Las Cruces, N.M.
8. (7) 24K Shane Krafka, Alamogordo, N.M.
DQ - (2) 4 Chris Hooper, Albuquerque, N.M.
Heat 2:
1. (2) 5M Shane McNutt, Las Cruces, N.M.
2. (6) 7S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
3. (5) 23B Israel Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (4) 07X Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (8) 20 Michael Wall, Carrizozo, N.M.
6. (1) 72 Bryan Christie, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (7) 14 Dawson Manicki, Las Cruces, N.M.
8. (3) 11D Dave Smith, Alamogordo, N.M.
DNS - 10 Enrique Barraza, El Paso, Texas
Heat 3:
1. (3) 44 Christy Barnett, El Paso, Texas
2. (5) 3 Dickie Gorham, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (4) 4S Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (7) 02 Deuce Teague, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (2) 004 Devan Smith, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (6) 3R Mel Romero, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (8) 40 Ruben Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M.
8. (1) 14E Erick Barraza, Phoenix, Ariz.
Feature:
1. (8) 7S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
2. (7) 5M Shane McNutt, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (11) 07X Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (6) 44 Christy Barnett, El Paso, Texas
5. (12) 004 Devan Smith, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (9) 07 Donavon Flores, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (4) 02 Deuce Teague, Las Cruces, N.M.
8. (1) 7C John Carney, El Paso, Texas
9. (3) M77 Cameron Martin, Bosque Farms, N.M.
10. (16) 40 Ruben Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M.
11. (19) 11D Dave Smith, Alamogordo, N.M.
12. (17) 24K Shane Krafka, Alamogordo, N.M.
13. (14) 3R Mel Romero, Las Cruces, N.M.
14. (13) 72 Bryan Christie, Las Cruces, N.M.
15. (10) 4S Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M.
16. (5) 33 Justin Allen, Las Cruces, N.M.
17. (20) 10 Enrique Barraza, El Paso, Texas
18. (15) B52 Michael Hartman, Las Cruces, N.M.
19. (18) 14E Erick Barraza, Phoenix, Ariz.
20. (21) 4 Chris Hooper, Albuquerque, N.M.
21. (2) 23H Hector Barraza, El Paso, Texas
DNS - 20 Michael Wall, Carrizozo, N.M.
DNS - 3 Dickie Gorham, Las Cruces, N.M.
DNS - 23B Israel Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M.
DNS - 12 Mike Rosales, Las Cruces, N.M.
DNS - 14 Dawson Manicki, Las Cruces, N.M.
To learn more about the USRA, check out www.usraracing.com and follow our social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube. For exclusive promotions delivered to your inbox, click here to subscribe today.
The United States Racing Association (USRA) was formed in 2002, and currently sanctions eight divisions at some of the finest speedways in America. With the incredible support of dozens of marketing partners, the USRA is able to provide points funds and contingency awards that are second to none in dirt track racing. Thousands of racers compete in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series at some of the most elite dirt track facilities in America.
The 12th Annual Summit USRA Nationals happens Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in their Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points finales.
The 6th Annual Summit USRA Southern Nationals returns to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., from Oct. 16-18, featuring USRA Limited Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks in their final Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points event.
USRA Official Sponsors: American Racer Racing Tires, Beyea Headers, Christie Door Company, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, KSE Racing Products, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Nitroquest Media, PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain, RacinDirt, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels.
USRA Presenting Sponsors: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, PBM Performance Products, YouDirt.com.
USRA Contingency Sponsors: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Bryke Racing, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Dynamic Drivelines, Edelbrock, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Hooker Narness, Hyperco, Integra Racing Shocks & Springs, JE Pistons, Keyser Manufacturing, KS Engineering, Landrum Performance Springs, MD3, MSD Performance, Performance Bodies & Parts, QA1, Quarter Master, QuickCar Racing Products, RaceQuip, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rush RaceGear by Austin Witt, Sweet Manufacturing, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Total Power, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood Disc Brakes.