08/20/2026
Hood and McGahuey Share Victory Lane in ISCS Grays Harbor Doubleheader
By Ben Deatherage
ELMA, Wash. (Aug. 15, 2026) — Jared Hood and R.J. McGahuey shared the spotlight as the Dave's Home Supply Interstate Sprint Car Series returned to Grays Harbor Raceway for the first time since 2023, each collecting a victory during the two-night weekend at the 3/8-mile oval.
Friday night's 25-lap feature appeared destined to belong to Bailey Hibbard, who entered the weekend riding a five-race winning streak and with an opportunity to establish a new series record.
Hibbard outdueled Idaho's Tyson Burman on the initial start and quickly began to distance himself from the field. A caution on lap five erased his advantage before David Greene moved into second following the restart.
Another caution came on lap six, but Hibbard once again took off when racing resumed. The field was slowed for a third time on lap 12, with Hood moving the Dave's Home Supply-provided No. A-1 into third on the ensuing restart.
Hibbard again established a comfortable advantage and remained in control as lapped traffic entered the equation late. His bid for a sixth consecutive victory, however, came to a sudden end on lap 19 when he clipped an implement tire in turn one, damaging the left front and forcing him out of contention.
Greene inherited the lead, while McGahuey advanced to third on lap 21. The complexion of the race changed once more as Greene slowed coming to the white flag, allowing Hood to sweep past and take command.
Hood made the most of the opportunity and raced to his first Dave's Home Supply Interstate Sprint Car Series victory.
McGahuey finished second, with Burman completing the podium in third. Piper Harless placed fourth, and Nate Geister rounded out the top five.
Saturday's finale offered $2,000 to the winner, and this time McGahuey left little doubt about who would collect the top prize.
McGahuey grabbed the lead at the start of the 25-lap feature and quickly established a sizable advantage. Behind him, Hibbard and Friday winner Hood engaged in a spirited battle for second, with Hibbard initially keeping Hood behind him.
As that battle continued, McGahuey stretched his advantage even further. The leader encountered lapped traffic on lap 16, allowing Hibbard to cut into the deficit, but McGahuey continued to maintain a comfortable margin.
Hood renewed his challenge for second in the closing laps. Hibbard repeatedly kept him at bay before Hood finally completed the pass just before the white flag.
Out front, McGahuey was never seriously threatened and completed a dominant, caution-free run to the $2,000 victory.
The triumph was McGahuey's first of the season and second career Dave's Home Supply Interstate Sprint Car Series victory. His previous series win came June 26, 2022, at Coos Bay Speedway.
Hood capped a strong weekend with a runner-up finish, while Hibbard completed the podium in third. Geister finished fourth, and Dave Hibbard rounded out the top five.
The Grays Harbor Raceway weekend was contested for show-up points only. The Dave's Home Supply Interstate Sprint Car Series returns to full championship points competition Aug. 28 at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg before visiting Southern Oregon Speedway in White City on Aug. 29.