Seth Bergman Claims Maiden ASCS Championship After Career-Best 2024 Season

Seth Bergman Claims Maiden ASCS Championship After Career-Best 2024 Season

By Michael Harrison

December 13, 2024 at 05:00 PM

Sprint car racing's ASCS National Tour has crowned several notable champions throughout its history. Let's explore the most successful drivers who have claimed the prestigious title.

Race winners celebrating with trophy

Race winners celebrating with trophy

Multiple Championship Winners:

  • Jason Johnson (5 titles: 2008, 2010, 2012-2014) - Secured 79 National Tour victories
  • Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5 titles: 2016-2020) - Earned 78 career wins
  • Terry Gray (4 titles: 1995-1998) - Dominated the 1990s with 29 wins
  • Gary Wright (4 titles: 2004-2007) - All-time wins leader with 127 victories
  • Tim Crawley (3 titles: 1994, 1999, 2002) - Notable Mid-South region competitor
  • Shane Stewart (2 titles: 2009, 2011) - Later found success in World of Outlaws
  • Blake Hahn (2 titles: 2021-2022) - Grandson of ASCS founder Emmett Hahn

Single Championship Winners:

  • Garry Lee Maier (1992) - First-ever ASCS champion
  • John Hunt (1993) - First champion of the fully-fledged touring series
  • Wayne Johnson (2000) - Three-decade ASCS veteran
  • Zach Chappell (2001) - Youngest champion at age 19
  • Travis Rilat (2003) - Long-standing ASCS competitor
  • Aaron Reutzel (2015) - Transitioned to successful 410 Sprint Car career
  • Jason Martin (2023) - Dominated with nine wins in championship season
  • Seth Bergman (2024) - Most recent champion with seven wins

Bergman's 2024 championship campaign included seven victories en route to his first title, defeating former champion Sam Hafertepe Jr. The 2025 season begins at Volusia Speedway Park during the DIRTcar Nationals from January 30 to February 1.

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