Monday, November 9, 2026

Burch leads the field as Laris Motorsports Mini Million wraps in Gainesville

Gage Burch took home two no-box bonuses, Thursday’s $40,000 win, and 1st place in the weekend points chase to lead the Mini Million.

GAINESVILLE, FL – The Folk family delivered once again as the Laris Motorsports Insurance Mini Million concluded at Gainesville Raceway over the weekend. Racers from all over traveled down to the sunny state of Florida for one of the last chances to race in 2025.

The event featured four $40,000-to-win races, with a $20,000-to-win Warm-Up race on Wednesday. No-Box racers ran for a $1,000 bonus each day, besides Wednesday where the bonus was $500.

Gage Burch led the weekend, picking up two no-box bonuses and Thursday’s $40,000 win, ultimately taking home the championship spot in the weekend points chase. Nick Folk, Brendan George, and Will Holloman/Jayden Lawler were also able to pick up the $40,000 wins.

See full results below!

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Wednesday

Spencer Massey captured the Thursday $20,000 Warm-Up Race victory by Michael Carpenter in the final round. Carpenter was -.007 at the hit, handing the easy win over to Massey.

John Brown claimed the lone semi-finalist spot.

Thursday

Gage Burch continued on his winning ways and defeated Anson Brown final round to pick up the first $40,000 win of the weekend. Burch was also the No-Box bonus winner.

Austin Logan was the semi-finalist.

Friday

Friday’s $40,000 final round saw two teammates meeting for a classic split-and-quit – Will Holloman and Jayden Lawler.

James Brown claimed the semi-finalist spot.

Gage Burch was the No-Box bonus winner, landing his second No-Box bonus of the weekend.

Saturday

Hometown hero Brendan George wheeled it to the winner’s circle after defeating veteran racer Jason Lynch in the final round for $40,000.

Scotty Gibson was the lone semi-finalist.

John Duane was the No-Box bonus winner.

Sunday

The last final round of the weekend found Nick Folk and Kevin Brannon squaring up for the big $40,000 check, with Folk coming out victorious.

Cory Gulitti was the lone semi-finalist.

Lucas Walker was the No-Box bonus winner.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the Laris Motorsports Insurance Mini Million at Gainesville Raceway.

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An avid racer herself, Megan Strassweg, 28, sees her two worlds collide with DragChamp – journalism and drag racing. Megan resides in Evansville, IN, and she pilots a 2015 American Dragster in the NHRA North Central Division 3 Super Comp series, along with some local bracket racing on the side. Her passion for racing began early, having grown up at the racetrack, and she remains committed to the sport.

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