Keeping the trophy in the Lone Star State, Ryan Reeves of Lubbock captured the 2023 USRA Limited Mod National Championship.
The 26-year-old competed in a division-high 42 events with 21 top-five and 29 top-ten finishes to go along with his eight feature victories. With six wins, Reeves won the track championship at his hometown West Texas Raceway and scored two more wins at the Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo.
During the 2023 Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series, he also competed at the Alien Motor Speedway, Boothill Speedway, Elk City Motorsports Park, Lawton Speedway, Longdale Speedway, Rocket Raceway Park and Texarkana 67 Speedway.
Timmy Johnson of Hydro, Okla., and Jeffrey Kaup of Woodward, Okla., wound up second and third, respectively, the final rankings.
USRA Limited Mod 2023 National Championship
Final top 20 points standings showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and points earned.
1. 1 Ryan Reeves, Lubbock, Texas, 4348
2. 76 Timmy Johnson, Hydro, Okla., 4293
3. 92 Jeffrey Kaup, Woodward, Okla., 4173
4. 69 Derick Grigsby, Marshall, Texas, 4095
5. E8 Ethan Bailes, Elizabeth, La., 4077
6. 23 Coty Tupper, Blanchard, La., 4075
7. 47CC Conner Williams, Sibley, La., 4055
8. 35 Aaron Roy, Texarkana, Texas, 3939
9. K-1 Stephen Guidry, Marksville, La., 3929
10. 955 Talan Willis, Elizabeth, La., 3768
11. 7CC Colby Williams, Sibley, La., 3763
12. F5 Skeet Amason, New Boston, Texas, 3757
13. 00 J.D. Ammons, Longwood, La., 3663
14. 25W Hunter Welch, Olustee, Okla., 3601
15. 09 Robert Elliott, Clinton, Okla., 3577
16. 81 Ricky Ingalls, Longview, Texas, 3553
17. 29J Jonathan Powers, Iowa Park, Texas, 3539
18. 12 Trevin Graves, Lubbock, Texas, 3537
19. 39 Trevor Strother, Oakdale, La., 3461
20. L17 Logan Griffin, Texarkana, Ark., 3442
“What a year... Thank you to absolutely everyone who helped make this year possible. It was a long and tough year of racing but well worth it,” Reeves posted on his Facebook page.
His sponsors include Shipley Motorsports, IRP Race Cars, D & D Well Service, Tadlock Water Solutions, Dakota Folsom Insurance Agency, Tiger Towing & Transportation, Absolute Performance, X-Man Racing, GrayBee Diesel & Performance, Christian Reeves, Realtor - L3 Brokers, Graham’s Heating & Air, Reeves Motorsports, Cook Motorsports and CRS Suspension & Fabrication.
Past USRA Limited Mod National Champions
2023 - Ryan Reeves, Lubbock, Texas
2022 - Rowdy Day, Greenville, Texas
2021 - Cory Williams, Slaton, Texas
2020 - Tommy Davis Jr., Wills Point, Texas
2019 - Tommy Davis Jr., Wills Point, Texas
2017 - Jordan Eddleman, Kirtland, N.M.
2016 - Jordan Eddleman, Kirtland, N.M.
In addition to a $3,000 national points fund check, Reeves will also earn awards from AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Champ Pans, Edelbrock, Gunshepherd.com, JE Pistons, Keyser Manufacturing, Landrum Performance Springs, Performance Bodies & Parts, Quarter Master and Wilwood Racing and others.
The United States Racing Association (USRA) and United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) will host a joint awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27, inside the 9,792-square-foot Nevada Ballroom at the Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino to celebrate the 2023 racing season for both organizations.
Tickets include a luxurious dinner featuring a plentiful selection of fine food and a succulent dessert bar. A cash bar will also be available. The cost is $65 per person and can be purchased by calling (515) 832-6000 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets sales are available through Friday, Dec. 22, at 12 noon, and then resume on Wednesday, Jan. 3, after the holiday break. The deadline to purchase tickets to the awards banquet is Friday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m.
A limited number or hotel rooms have been reserved for banquet attendees. Call Harrah's at 800-427-7247 or book online and mention the Group Code “S01US24” to receive the special Group Rate.
Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino offers one of the most exciting hotels and casinos in the heart of America, blending small-town charm with big-city amenities with over 390+ luxurious rooms, a collection of gourmet dining experiences and the area's hottest gaming and entertainment. Visit Harrahs.com for more information.
Alternatively, you can book rooms at Ameristar Kansas City, which is located just minutes from Harrah's. Use Group Code “USRA23” and call (816) 414-7000.
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