Mahaney Scores Strong Third in Port Royal Speed Showcase Season Opener
Mike Mahaney kicked off his 2025 racing season with an impressive third-place finish at Port Royal Speedway's Speed Showcase. Despite skipping the Florida racing season, Mahaney proved his preparation strategy effective, demonstrating strong performance on one of his favorite tracks.
Two dirt track racers competing
Mahaney highlighted the unique track conditions, noting the shaded turns one and two affected the cushion height. He particularly enjoyed the high-speed racing and wall-riding in turn four, engaging in exciting battles throughout the 60-lap feature.
Sprint car sliding through dirt turn
Alex Payne, sporting new sponsor T English Construction, secured a strong fourth-place finish after starting tenth. Despite challenging restart positions, Payne maintained competitive pace throughout the race.
Two dirt racers battle side-by-side
Matt Stangle continued his impressive record at Port Royal with another top-five finish, though noting some setup challenges with running the cushion late in the race.
Sprint car racing on dirt
Notable performances and incidents:
- Danny Bouc showed remarkable determination, making a 250-mile round trip for a backup car after engine failure, ultimately finishing tenth
- Vinny Salerno and Anthony Perrego faced engine troubles in both their primary and backup cars
- Logan Watt made his STSS modified debut but retired due to brake failure
- Stewart Friesen, arriving late from NASCAR duties, started from the back but DNF'd after a restart incident
Two sprint cars racing on dirt
Two dirt racing cars competing
Sprint cars racing on dirt
Two dirt track racers competing
Sprint cars racing on dirt track
The Short Track Super Series continues with the Doug Hoffman Memorial at Bridgeport Motorsports Park on March 22nd.