Race Recap Elite NextGen Series
World Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway)
Fri, Dec 5, 2025Round 4
Wild Ride at World Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway): Lesko Survives 7-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
19
🔄Laps
110
⏱Avg Lap Time
42.410
🟡Cautions
7
⚠️Caution Laps
21
🔀Lead Changes
5
🛡️Clean Runners
2
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
14
Winner Spotlight
CustomNate Lesko
P1 Finish

Nate Lesko
Started P3 • Inc 0

John W Crosby
Started P4 • Inc 6

Tom Ringer
Started P9 • Inc 2
Race Story
Nate Lesko captured the victory at World Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway) in RFRL Elite NextGen Series action, navigating 5 lead changes across a competitive field of 19 cars to take the checkered flag from P3.
After starting in the 3 position, Nate Lesko methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
John W Crosby secured second place, just behind Nate Lesko. Tom Ringer rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Brandon M Hinton, who gained 12 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 7 caution periods, covering 21 laps, while 2 of 19 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
The tight competition saw 14 of 19 cars finish on the lead lap, a testament to the quality of the field.
With the win, Nate Lesko adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Brandon M Hinton5
▲ +12Tom Ringer68
▲ +6jonathan McIntosh09
▲ +5Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 20 | Nate Lesko | 0x | 40 |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 73 | John W Crosby | 6x | 35 |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 2x | 34 |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | 31 | Christian Delgado | 10x | 33 |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 18 | Brandon Broadfoot | 6x | 32 |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 44 | John Ross | 12x | 31 |
| 7 | 19 | +12 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 1x | 30 |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | 09 | jonathan McIntosh | 6x | 29 |
| 9 | 5 | -4 | 99 | Christian Clark | 8x | 28 |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 4x | 27 |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | 69 | Todd Parent | 2x | 26 |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | 14 | Jacob L Williams | 8x | 25 |
| 13 | 15 | +2 | 92 | David Burcicki | 6x | 24 |
| 14 | 6 | -8 | 13 | Cody Deak | 7x | 23 |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | ![]() | Chuck Burley | 4x | 22 |
| 16 | 18 | +2 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 2x | 21 |
| 17 | 11 | -6 | 72 | Thomas Wynne | 6x | 20 |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | 21 | Joshua Gillen | 9x | 19 |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | 74 | David Cooke | 0x | 18 |
