
USAC: C.J. Leary Sets Fastest Practice Time at Ocala Before Volusia Opener
C.J. Leary dominated USAC Sprint Car practice at Ocala Speedway, setting the fastest time of 15.347 seconds during the afternoon session. This marks Leary's first outing with Team AZ/Curb-Agajanian Racing for the 2025 season.

Sprint car racing on dirt track
The practice session, part of Winter Dirt Games XVI preparation, saw 30 cars and 29 drivers participate. Notable performances included:
- Daison Pursley (CBI) - Second fastest at 15.389
- Kyle Cummins (Petty Performance Racing) - Third at 15.428
- Chase Stockon - Placed both fourth (15.492) and fifth (15.621) with different cars
The 2025 USAC National Sprint Car season kicks off February 10 at Volusia Speedway Park, with pits and grandstands opening at 3pm Eastern. Schedule includes:
- 4:30pm: Drivers meeting
- 5:00pm: Engine heat
- 5:30pm: Hot laps, followed by qualifying and racing
Complete Practice Results (Top 10):
- C.J. Leary (#21AZ) - 15.347
- Daison Pursley (#86) - 15.389
- Kyle Cummins (#3p) - 15.428
- Chase Stockon (#92) - 15.492
- Chase Stockon (#92m) - 15.621
- Jake Swanson (#5T) - 15.695
- Robert Ballou (#12) - 15.715
- Jadon Rogers (#66) - 15.728
- Kobe Simpson (#21K) - 15.975
- Tom Harris (#84) - 16.072
The Winter Dirt Games XVI continues with events at Volusia Speedway Park (February 10-11) and Ocala Speedway (February 12-15).