Chris Madden Dominates Schaeffer Nationals Season Opener with Flag-to-Flag Victory
Chris Madden dominated the 2025 Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series opener at Swainsboro Raceway, taking home the $7,553 prize. Starting from the outside front row, Madden grabbed the lead on lap 1 and led all 40 laps to secure his sixth career Spring Nationals victory.
Wil Herrington finished second, 1.786 seconds behind Madden, after starting eighth. Trey Mills claimed third with a last-lap pass on Ethan Dotson, who finished fourth. Dalton Cook rounded out the top five after starting eleventh.
Race official with checkered flag
Race Highlights:
- Only one caution on lap 23 for a multi-car incident
- 30 competitors from 10 states participated
- Drake Troutman set a new track record in qualifying (14.216 seconds)
- Madden drove a Team 22 Inc.-owned Longhorn Chassis powered by Cornett Racing Engine
Top 5 Finishers:
- Chris Madden ($7,553)
- Wil Herrington ($3,500)
- Trey Mills ($2,000)
- Ethan Dotson ($1,500)
- Dalton Cook ($1,200)
The Spring Nationals Series continues Saturday, March 1 at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia with a $10,053-to-win event. Additional classes include Red Clay 602 Late Models, Enduro, and Charger divisions.
Current Points Standings:
- Chris Madden - 200
- Wil Herrington - 196
- Trey Mills - 194
- Ethan Dotson - 192
- Dalton Cook - 190
The 2025 season features 14 events across six states, concluding May 25 at Duck River Raceway Park.
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