Andy Jankowiak clinched victory in the BlackJack 21 race at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, marking his ninth Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series win. This achievement ties him with Ryan Flores and Erick Rudolph for most series victories.

Starting from fourth position, Jankowiak quickly moved to second after a collision between Ryan Flores and Anthony Sesely. He then overtook leader Tanner VanDoren on lap three, maintaining his lead despite a late challenge from Tommy Catalano. The win earned Jankowiak the $2,100 top prize.

The race featured several notable moments, including Sesely's dramatic flip and frontstretch collision, though he was alert after the incident. A late-race caution with two laps remaining set up a dramatic finish, but Jankowiak held firm for the victory.

Final Top 5 Standings:

1. Andy Jankowiak
2. Tommy Catalano
3. Briggs Danner
4. Tanner VanDoren
5. Matt Swanson

Heading into Saturday's Gambler's Classic finale, Jankowiak leads the 2025 Indoor Auto Racing Series 'Concrete Series' championship with 304 points, 29 points ahead of Ryan Flores (275 points).

Earlier in the evening, Jankowiak also earned the Dr. William Lowe Fast Time Award with an impressive 7.980-second lap, narrowly beating Anthony Sesely's 7.983-second effort.

Notable Qualifying Results:

• Slingshots: Jared Silfee led with 9.244 seconds
• Champ Karts: Mike Perry topped with 8.586 seconds
• Dirt 600 Micros: Kyle Lick dominated with 8.200 seconds

The event continues Saturday with grandstands opening at 5 p.m., featuring a Fan Fest until 6:15, followed by racing at 7 p.m.

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