Race Recap ATC O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
Sonoma Raceway
Mon, May 25, 2026Round 3
Nieto Dominates Sonoma Raceway: Leads from Pole to Victory
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
6
🔄Laps
34
⏱Avg Lap Time
1:20.786
🛡️Clean Runners
0
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
4
📏Margin
+551.059s
Winner Spotlight
Jason Nieto
P1 Finish
Jason Nieto
Started P1 • Inc 4
Judson Curtis
Started P2 • Inc 5
David Burcicki
Started P5 • Inc 1
Jason Nieto delivered a commanding performance at Sonoma Raceway, leading all 34 laps from pole position to capture his first victory of the season in the ATC O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. The #95 driver controlled the race from start to finish, maintaining his advantage throughout the caution-free event despite accumulating 4 incidents along the way. With zero lead changes recorded, Nieto's wire-to-wire triumph marked a breakthrough moment for the rookie winner.
Behind Nieto, #29 Judson Curtis held down second place from his front-row starting position, adding 35 points to his championship account while dealing with 5 incidents during the 34-lap affair. Curtis, who entered the round with one previous series victory, maintained his points lead despite finishing as the runner-up. The battle for the final podium spot saw #92 David Burcicki emerge as the day's hard charger, advancing two positions from his fifth-place starting spot to claim third place with just one incident recorded against him.
The race proved challenging for several drivers, with #81 Andrew Marsh sliding from third to fourth after accumulating 7 incidents, while #27 Justin Frazier dropped one spot from fourth to fifth with a race-high 11 incidents working against him. #11 Sean Timothy rounded out the six-car field in sixth place, maintaining his starting position despite 6 incidents throughout the event.
Following this third round of competition, Curtis extends his championship lead to 113 points, while hard charger Burcicki's podium finish vaults him to second in the standings with 91 points. Frazier sits third with 86 points, followed by Timothy at 81 points. Despite his victory, Nieto remains fifth in the championship hunt with 75 points, though his dominant performance at Sonoma provides crucial momentum as the series progresses.
Top Movers
David Burcicki92
▲ +2Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 95 | Jason Nieto | 4x | 40 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 29 | Judson Curtis | 5x | 35 |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 92 | David Burcicki | 1x | 34 |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 81 | Andrew Marsh | 7x | 33 |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 27 | Justin Frazier | 11x | 32 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | Sean Timothy | 6x | 31 |