Ryan Flores Claims Historic 10th Indoor Win At Gambler's Classic
Ryan Flores secured his second Gambler's Classic victory at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, marking his historic tenth win with the Indoor Auto Racing Series Championship. This milestone achievement establishes him as the all-time wins leader in the series.
Ryan Flores in dirt track racer
The Huntersville, NC native claimed the $10,000 prize after a dramatic race that saw him recover from falling to seventh place early on. The turning point came when race leader Andy Jankowiak suffered a flat tire following contact during a lap 29 restart, allowing Flores to take the lead.
Despite intense pressure from Matt Swanson in the closing laps, including a green-white-checkered finish, Flores maintained his composure to secure the victory. Swanson finished second, followed by Briggs Danner, Andy Jankowiak, and Joe Bailey completing the top five.
Notable achievements from the event include:
- Andy Jankowiak won the 2025 Indoor Auto Racing Series championship
- Tanner VanDoren set the fastest qualifying time at 7.742 seconds
- Mike Perry dominated the Champ Kart division
- 13-year-old Paulie Hartwig won the Slingshot feature
- Scott Kreutter claimed victory in the Dirt 600 Micro feature
Final Results - 23rd Gambler's Classic (Top 10):
- Ryan Flores
- Matt Swanson
- Briggs Danner
- Andy Jankowiak
- Joey Bailey
- Scott Kreutter
- Matt Janisch
- Tyler Catalano
- Mike Christopher Jr
- Tim Buckwalter
"To get back on top with a second Gambler's Classic and to become the first TQ driver with double-digit victories indoors, it means the absolute world to me," Flores said after the race. "Especially since I got to do with the same car, the same guys and the same motor I've had for ten years."
The Indoor Auto Racing Championship season concludes with the East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals at CURE Insurance Arena on February 21-22.