Ryan Mathew Martin Takes Victory in Dirt Challenge Season Finale at Williams Grove Speedway
The Dirt Challenge Season 3 championship concluded in thrilling fashion at Williams Grove Speedway, with Ryan Mathew Martin claiming the season finale victory, holding off a fierce charge from Dawson Kent.
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The Battle at Williams Grove Speedway
The Dirt Challenge brought high-octane competition to Williams Grove Speedway for Season Finale of the Dirt Challenge Season 3 championship calendar. With a field of 13 competitors taking the green flag, drivers were tested to the limit on tire management, throttle discipline, and race craft.
When the checkered flag flew, Ryan Mathew Martin stood tall atop the podium, piloting to a masterful victory. Joining the victory celebration were Dawson Kent (P2) and Hunter Carlson3 (P3), rounding out a fiercely contested podium.
Race Highlights & Superlatives
- Race Winner: Ryan Mathew Martin (Started P2, Led 8 laps)
- Pole Position: Dawson Kent (P1 Start)
- Most Laps Led: Dawson Kent (17 laps at the point)
- Hard Charger Award: Chris Golden2 (+5 positions gained: P9 → P4)
- Fastest Race Lap: Dwayne Hobbs (14.327s)
- Zero Incident Commendation (0x): Ryan Mathew Martin, Dawson Kent, Hunter Carlson3, Joshua Tressler, G Daniel Jones, Robert S Wiggins
Official Race Classification
| Pos | +/- | Driver | Start | Laps | Led | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | Ryan Mathew Martin | P2 | 30 | 8 | 0x | 221 |
| 2 | -1 | Dawson Kent | P1 | 30 | 17 | 0x | 219 |
| 3 | +2 | Hunter Carlson3 | P5 | 30 | 0 | 0x | 210 |
| 4 | +5 | Chris Golden2 | P9 | 30 | 0 | 2x | 186 |
| 5 | +5 | Colton English | P10 | 30 | 0 | 2x | 181 |
| 6 | -3 | Joshua Tressler | P3 | 30 | 0 | 0x | 195 |
| 7 | +4 | Casey Bristow | P11 | 30 | 0 | 4x | 170 |
| 8 | +4 | Ryan Bitler | P12 | 30 | 0 | 4x | 165 |
| 9 | -2 | Marcus Smith9 | P7 | 30 | 0 | 4x | 160 |
| 10 | +3 | G Daniel Jones | P13 | 29 | 3 | 0x | 176 |
| 11 | -3 | Robert S Wiggins | P8 | 28 | 0 | 0x | 170 |
| 12 | -6 | Cliff Mullins | P6 | 25 | 0 | 12x | 125 |
| 13 | -9 | Dwayne Hobbs | P4 | 6 | 0 | 4x | 140 |
Championship Impact
With the checkered flag waving on the Season Finale, the Dirt Challenge Season 3 championship season is officially in the books! The points race is settled, the trophies have found their owners, and the title battles across all classes are now locked into the league archives. A massive congratulations to all competitors, teams, and fans for an incredible season of racing.