Taylor Watson clinched his first Capital District Racing Association (CDRA) championship in 2024 through remarkable consistency, despite not scoring a single victory during the season. The Middlegrove, NY driver secured the title with three top-five and four top-ten finishes.

Starting his open-wheel career in 2019, Watson quickly proved his talent by winning races in Limited Sportsman at both Malta and Glen Ridge. In 2023, he advanced to regular Sportsman Modified and captured a notable victory at Malta in his rookie season.

Watson particularly excels at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, citing the short track's demanding nature as a perfect match for his driving style. His championship run included back-to-back podium finishes at Albany-Saratoga and Glen Ridge.

Behind the wheel of his Lenihan Paving-Lake Auto Parts 07w Bicknell chassis, Watson accumulated 482 points to edge out Cody Ochs (391 points) and Zach Buff (379 points) for the championship.

2024 CDRA Final Top 5 Standings:

1. Taylor Watson (#07) - 482 points
2. Cody Ochs (#33) - 391 points
3. Zach Buff (#01) - 379 points
4. Brendan Gibbons (#24B) - 365 points
5. Tyler Bobar (#12B) - 318 points

The CDRA series features six races across Capital District's premier dirt tracks, including Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. Watson has confirmed he will defend his title in the 2025 season.

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