𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬!

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬! Mother Nature flexed her muscles this weekend, as she is wont to do this time of year. That did stop the show from going on as best it could. Friday was more of a success than Saturday, but we still got some racing both nights.

🚀 The USMTS managed to get one night of the 15th Annual Texas Spring Nationals from Rocket Raceway Park in the books. The High Side Tickler Kyle Strickler took home the $5k payday after taking the lead early from the 4th starting position. The ever-consistent Rocket Rodney Sanders had a steady runner-up finish. The defending champ, Jim Chisholm, fought to the podium from the B-Main finishing 3rd. Tyler Davis had a successful debut this season with a solid 4th place. RotY contender Trevor Hughes rounded out the Top 5 battling for a strong finish after a midrace mishap.

After three races, here's how the Top 5 in the Championship sits:
1. Rodney Sanders
2. Jim Chisholm (-9)
3. Tanner Mullens (-14)
4. Joe Chisholm (-17)
5. Kyle Strickler (-22)

The USMTS returns to action in two weeks, March 27th- 29th, from Lucas Oil Speedway for the King of America XIV.

👢 The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series also managed to get one night in this Friday from Boothill Speedway, with the Thriller Cade Dillard keeping the $10K close to home. Ethan Dotson was the runner-up, with BJ Robinson rounding out the podium. Timmy Culp and David Breazeale completed the Top 5.

🏈 The Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series kicked-off their championship season from I-75 Raceway Saturday seeing the Manitoba Missile claim the $20K payday. Big Perm Daulton Wilson came home 2nd and Cory Hedgecock started the points season with a solid 3rd. Trey Mills finished 4th after leading early and Dalton Cook completed the Top 5.

👀 Looking Ahead:
🏀 The World of Outlaws Late Model Series returns to action this weekend for the Tennesse Tipoff from Smoky Mountain Speedway with a $12K payday Friday and $15K Saturday. Ryan Gustin leads Ricky Thornton Jr, Bobby Pierce, Nick Hoffman, and Max Blair in points as they head into this weekend's action.

🏎💨 The Short Track Super Series fires up again with the Speed Showcase from Port Royal Speedway and will see the winner walk away Saturday with $12K!

⭐ After rain put a damper on this weekend's festivities, the Northern Allstars Late Model and Modified Dirt Series try again to start their season this Saturday from Florence Speedway for the 49th Annual Spring 50. The Late Model winner will take home $10K and the Modified winner will pocket $1,500.

♦️ The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series continues with weekend with a pair of $5K-to-win shows from Tulsa Speedway Friday and Springfield Raceway Saturday.🌩 The Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series rolls into Lancaster Motor Speedway Saturday with $7,500 on the line.

✍️ Josh's Jottings:The one thing that caught my attention this weekend was the rising temperatures on the USMTS tour. Last weekend saw a pair of incidents between Jim Chisholm and Kyle Strickler and this weekend saw them both take the opportunity to share some thoughts on said incidents with RacinDirt.com. It seemed to me that both title contenders are ready and willing to go toe-to-toe this season and that there may be some rubbing, touching, and squeezing along the way.

I'm here for it. There is nothing like a good rivalry and points battle to make a season more memorable. Provided, of course, we steer closer to respectful, hard racing more often than not. Fans of both drivers will have strong opinions; I am sure. Personally, I like them both, love having both of them on tour, and can't wait to buy merch and see them battle it out in person all summer.

Let me know what you think about this bubbling rivalry and/or memorable rivalries that drew you more into the sport we love in the comments 👇

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