Ryan Gustin Clinches Second WoO Late Model Victory in Swainsboro Showdown
Ryan Gustin secured his second World of Outlaws Late Models victory of the 2025 season at Swainsboro Raceway's Battle of the Crossroads finale. The Marshalltown, IA driver dominated the 50-lap feature from his fourth-place starting position.
Race driver celebrates victory Swainsboro
Gustin passed early leader Drake Troutman on lap 4 and maintained control despite multiple cautions and lapped traffic challenges. The win strengthens his championship position, moving him into a tie for second with Nick Hoffman, 30 points behind Bobby Pierce.
"Confidence is extremely high. I feel like we've got the best team in the country right now," Gustin said after his 12th career World of Outlaws victory.
Ashton Winger finished second, dramatically improving from his 17th-place finish the previous night. Bobby Pierce charged from 10th to third, marking his third consecutive podium finish. Drake Troutman and Nick Hoffman completed the top five.
Drivers celebrate on Swainsboro victory podium
Notable achievements:
- Dustin Sorensen earned FOX Factory Hard Charger Award (24th to 8th)
- Drake Troutman won the Bilstein Pole Award
- Tanner English claimed the Simpson Quick Time Award
Feature Results (Top 10):
- Ryan Gustin
- Ashton Winger
- Bobby Pierce
- Drake Troutman
- Nick Hoffman
- Dennis Erb Jr.
- Tim McCreadie
- Dustin Sorensen
- Dalton Cook
- Jimmy Owens
The World of Outlaws Late Models series continues at Ohio's Atomic Speedway for the two-night Fireball 50 on April 4-5.