VADO, N.M. (July 12, 2025)—Fito Gallardo of Las Cruces delivered a spectacular performance, charging from seventh to capture the USRA Modified feature win during MVT Fireworks Night at Vado Speedway Park.

Cale Riggs of Hatch added to the excitement with a dominant win in the USRA Stock Car division, capping off an explosive night of racing.

In the hotly contested USRA Modified main event, Gallardo proved why he's a fan favorite, methodically working his way through a stacked field to claim victory. Following Gallardo to the checkered flag was John Neal Reid of Loving, who secured a strong second-place finish after starting third and leading the early ;aps pf the race.

Carlos Ahumada Jr. of El Paso, Texas, made a notable charge from tenth to claim the third spot on the podium. Pole-sitter Peyton Gallardo of Las Cruces held on for fourth, while the winner's son, Jake Gallardo of Las Cruces, made a remarkable ascent from 15th to round out the top five, demonstrating the Gallardo family's enduring presence at the front of the pack.

The USRA Stock Car feature saw Riggs deliver a powerful performance, driving to victory from the fifth starting spot. Riggs asserted his dominance early and maintained control throughout the race.

Hunter Sandy of Albuquerque finished second after starting sixth, showcasing his consistent speed. Sherman Barnett of El Paso, Texas, who started on the pole, secured third. David Garcia Jr. of El Paso, Texas, claimed fourth, and Jeramey Bradley of Odessa, Texas, completed the top five with a strong run from ninth.

MVT Fireworks Night lived up to its billing, providing thrilling on-track battles and a celebratory atmosphere, made even brighter by the fantastic racing action delivered by the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series competitors.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series
Vado Speedway Park, Vado, N.M.
Saturday, July 12. 2025

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

USRA MODIFIEDS

Heat 1:
1. (4) 17 Peyton Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
2. (3) 37 John Neal Reid, Loving, N.M.
3. (1) 9 Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (6) 8N Nick Rivera, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (7) M16 Ricardo Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (5) 11 Lucas Ward, El Paso, Texas
7. (2) 07 Donavon Flores, Las Cruces, N.M.

Heat 2:
1. (1) 65X Carlos Ahumada Jr., El Paso, Texas
2. (3) G17 Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (4) 12S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
4. (2) 12 Jay Rosales, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (7) J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (6) 18JR Ricardo Olague Jr., El Paso, Texas
7. (8) 23B Israel Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M.
8. (5) 85X Robert Adams, Red Rock, Ariz.

Heat 3:
1. (2) 85 Austin Adams, El Paso, Texas
2. (1) J7 Jake Boles, Alamogordo, N.M.
3. (5) 77 C.J. Hulsey, El Paso, Texas
4. (4) 131 Royal Jones, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (7) 44 Christy Barnett, El Paso, Texas
6. (6) 28 Tom Georges, El Paso, Texas
7. (8) 2SS Mark Smith, Anthony, N.M.
8. (3) 157 Joel King, Artesia, N.M.
DNS - 24 Diego Alvarado, El Paso, Texas

Feature:
1. (7) G17 Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
2. (3) 37 John Neal Reid, Loving, N.M.
3. (10) 65X Carlos Ahumada Jr., El Paso, Texas
4. (1) 17 Peyton Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
5. (15) J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
6. (6) 8N Nick Rivera, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (11) 85 Austin Adams, El Paso, Texas
8. (19) 2SS Mark Smith, Anthony, N.M.
9. (12) 44 Christy Barnett, El Paso, Texas
10. (13) 12 Jay Rosales, Las Cruces, N.M.
11. (5) 131 Royal Jones, Las Cruces, N.M.
12. (18) 18JR Ricardo Olague Jr., El Paso, Texas
13. (2) 9 Jimmy Ray, Las Cruces, N.M.
14. (8) J7 Jake Boles, Alamogordo, N.M.
15. (17) 11 Lucas Ward, El Paso, Texas
16. (9) 77 C.J. Hulsey, El Paso, Texas
17. (16) 28 Tom Georges, El Paso, Texas
18. (14) M16 Ricardo Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
19. (22) 85X Robert Adams, Red Rock, Ariz.
20. (4) 12S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
21. (20) 23B Israel Ortega, Las Cruces, N.M.
22. (24) 24 Diego Alvarado, El Paso, Texas
23. (23) 157 Joel King, Artesia, N.M.
24. (21) 07 Donavon Flores, Las Cruces, N.M.

USRA STOCK CARS

Heat 1:
1. (1) 82 Sherman Barnett, El Paso, Texas
2. (3) 665 Francisco Knight, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (2) 8X Arturo Ordoñez, El Paso, Texas
4. (4) 45 David Garcia Jr., El Paso, Texas
5. (5) 71 Gary Kerr Jr., Odessa, Texas
6. (6) 17R Miguel Rincon, Berino, N.M.

Heat 2:
1. (2) 777S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
2. (5) 777D Devan Smith, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (1) 777R Cale Riggs, Hatch, N.M.
4. (7) 25 Jeramey Bradley, Odessa, Texas
5. (6) 81 Devon Jobin, Alamogordo, N.M.
6. (4) 1M Zach McCoy, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (3) C7 José de la Fuente, El Paso, Texas

Feature:
1. (5) 777R Cale Riggs, Hatch, N.M.
2. (6) 777S Hunter Sandy, Albuquerque, N.M.
3. (1) 82 Sherman Barnett, El Paso, Texas
4. (4) 45 David Garcia Jr., El Paso, Texas
5. (9) 25 Jeramey Bradley, Odessa, Texas
6. (7) 777D Devan Smith, Las Cruces, N.M.
7. (8) 71 Gary Kerr Jr., Odessa, Texas
8. (2) 8X Arturo Ordoñez, El Paso, Texas
9. (3) 665 Francisco Knight, Las Cruces, N.M.
10. (10) 17R Miguel Rincon, Berino, N.M.
DNS - 1M Zach McCoy, Las Cruces, N.M.
DNS - 81 Devon Jobin, Alamogordo, N.M.
DNS - C7 José de la Fuente, El Paso, Texas

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