4/24/2026
USRA
Morris wins BlueBonnet Showdown
ENNIS, Texas (April 24, 2026) - Chris Morris delivered a statement win Friday night with the USRA American Racer Modified Series presented by Day Motor Sports, capitalizing on a fast car and navigating challenging track conditions to secure the victory at the Big O Speedway.
Morris, who showed speed from the drop of the green, held off a steady charge from Chase Neill while Jason Ingalls worked his way forward into the podium.
The 20-lap Pannell Chipping Feature was slowed by just a single caution, but the story of the race was the overly saturated racing surface that created slick, technical conditions and led to heavy attrition throughout the field. Early contenders Dillon Pike and Casey Fowler both saw their nights end before the finish, while Morris maintained composure out front and never relinquished control.
Neill’s runner-up finish marked a strong night after advancing from fifth, and Ingalls’ drive from seventh to third highlighted one of the more impressive runs in the field. Sam Osman and Jack Sartain completed the top five.
Heat race action earlier in the night set the stage with Pike, Morris, Fowler and Sartain all picking up wins in their respective prelims. Qualifying saw Fowler and Morris set the pace in their groups, further establishing themselves as drivers to beat heading into feature competition.
Saturday night’s scheduled program was ultimately canceled due to the threat of severe weather, forcing officials to make a proactive decision in the interest of safety for teams, fans and staff. Despite the abbreviated weekend, Friday’s program provided plenty of action under tough conditions and a deserving winner as Morris added the first ARMS victory of his career to his resume.
The USRA American Racer Modified Series presented by Day Motor Sports would like to recognize and thank our 2026 partners. Please thank them with your patronage for their support.
Gold Partners - Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dirt Track Specialist, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, Kevko Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, Mel Hambelton Ford Racing, Pannell Chipping, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating & Air Conditioning, Smith Equipment Company, Swift Springs, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.
Silver Partners - American Racer Tires, Buck Monson Photos, Bulletproof Tees & Racewear, Duvall Electric, Integra Shocks, JRT Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Midwest Automation, Photos By Boyd, Scotty Dogg's Hideout.
Bronze Partners – Bryke Racing, Fast Shafts, Freight Logistics , KS Engineering, Maxima Racing Oil, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, PEM Racing, Premier Lubricants, Schoenfeld Headers, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, Wagdog Spices, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Yeoman Race Engines.
2026 Points Funds (ARMS, HMT, NLMS): 1. $7,500, 2. $4,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $3,000, 5. $2500, 6. $2,400, 7. $2,300, 8. $2,200, 9. $2,100, 10. $2,000. 80% attendance required to remain points fund eligible.
Pannell Chipping Feature (20 laps):
- (2) 94 Chris Morris, Thorndale, Texas
- (5) 416 Chase Neill, Burleson, Texas
- (7) 12 Jason Ingalls, Longview, Texas
- (6) 88 Sam Osman, Spiro, Okla.
- (4) 47 Jack Sartain, Royse City, Texas
- (11) 511 Tanner Barnhart, North Little Rock, Ark.
- (10) 32 Doug Byrns, Tyler, Texas
- (14) 65 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan.
- (16) 27H Tyler Killingsworth, Crandall, Texas
10 . (3) 6* Dillon Pike, Waxahachie, Texas
11 . (17) 24J Jake Upchurch, Midlothian, Texas
12 . (1) 64 Casey Fowler, Grand Saline, Texas
13 . (19) 57 Jacob Humphries, Seagoville, Texas
14 . (15) 727 Bradley Bracey, Mabank, Texas
15 . (9) 4M Bobby Malchus, Maypearl, Texas
16 . (13) 29X Lance Plant, Canton, Texas
17 . (12) 15W Kale Westover, Altus, Okla.
18 . (8) 7L Davis Lemaster, Grandview, Texas
19 . (18) 26D Cody Duke, Montgomery, Texas - (20) 26 Dean Abbey, Boyd, Texas
DNS – 15DUB Wyatt Gaggero, Wichita, Kan.
Submitted By: Ryne Staley
