06/10/2026
Dixie Shootout Series – Round 4 | Smyrna Quarter Midget Racing Association
This weekend didn’t go quite how we had planned, with Brody sidelined due to emergency appendix surgery—but this team showed what resilience and heart are all about, and we still came away with some strong results and even stronger moments.
Brextyn stepped up in a big way.
He came into the weekend with a mission to do his very best—and he absolutely delivered! For the first time this season, he made both Junior A Mains. Considering how much he’s worked through over the last several months (and is still learning), we couldn’t be more proud of his progress.
Junior Honda
Heat Race: Started 5th, Finished 4th
B Main: Started 1st, Finished 3rd
A Main: Started 9th, Finished 7th
Brextyn ran a solid heat race, but just didn’t have enough laps to move further forward, which put him in the B Main. He led several laps and drove a great race, only getting passed on the final restart—but he held strong and secured a transfer spot into the A Main!
The A Main result may not have been what we know he’s capable of, but what stood out most was his attitude. He came off the track positive, focused, and already thinking ahead about what to improve next time—and that’s a win in itself.
Junior 160
Heat Race: Started 2nd, Finished 5th (DNF)
A Main: Started 10th, Finished 2nd
The heat race didn’t go our way. After contact with a spinning car, we sustained significant front-end damage. While we could’ve made it back out, a miscommunication on laps ended our chance to return before the green—definitely a “you live and learn” moment.
But in the A Main—Brextyn came out flying. 🚀
From 10th to 2nd, he drove an incredible race, charging through the field and chasing down his buddy Bertrand Racing for the lead. He ultimately brought it home in 2nd place. While he was a little disappointed not to grab the win, he knew how big that drive was—and we are beyond proud of him!
Light World
With Brody unable to race, he was given the opportunity Saturday morning—just before surgery—to decide if someone else could drive his Light World car. In a truly selfless act, he chose to let his friend Henry Albright Racing take the wheel.
Henry jumped into a new class and an unfamiliar car with zero practice, and he did an awesome job. While results may not fully show it, he drove hard all weekend and represented the team incredibly well. We couldn’t have asked for a better kid or friend to step in.
Sitting out a major race weekend is tough under any circumstance—but Brody’s willingness to put a friend in his car (his favorite car, at that!) says everything about his character. He’s a true team player who wants to see others succeed just as much as himself.
We’re proud of both of these boys—for their effort, resilience, and heart this weekend. 💙
On to the next one!
Dixie Shootout Series
NASCAR Youth Series
HMS Motorsport
SCHUBERTH Helmets
Petty Performance Racing
Advanced Racing Suspensions
Landrum Performance Springs
Talon Chassis
Raptor Racing Engines
Flash Products
Impact Racing
