Race Recap Elite NextGen Series
Daytona International Speedway
Fri, Feb 13, 2026Round 1
Gordon2 Charges Through Field at Daytona International Speedway: From P11 to Victory Lane
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
17
🔄Laps
80
⏱Avg Lap Time
50.818
🟡Cautions
1
⚠️Caution Laps
3
🔀Lead Changes
11
🛡️Clean Runners
8
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
7
Winner Spotlight
Jesse Gordon
P1 Finish
Jesse Gordon
Started P11 • Inc 0

Brody Duescher
Started P12 • Inc 0

John W Crosby
Started P4 • Inc 0
Race Story
Jesse Gordon2 captured the victory at Daytona International Speedway in RFRL Elite NextGen Series action, navigating 11 lead changes across a competitive field of 17 cars to take the checkered flag from P11.
After starting in the 11 position, Jesse Gordon2 methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Brody Duescher secured second place, just behind Jesse Gordon2. John W Crosby rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Jesse Gordon2, who gained 10 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 1 caution, covering 3 laps, while 8 of 17 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, Jesse Gordon2 adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Jesse Gordon110
▲ +10Brody Duescher36
▲ +10Victor Etheridge
Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | +10 | 110 | Jesse Gordon | 0x | 40 |
| 2 | 12 | +10 | 36 | Brody Duescher | 0x | 35 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 73 | John W Crosby | 0x | 34 |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | 13 | Cody Deak | 4x | 33 |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 0x | 32 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 69 | Todd Parent | 0x | 31 |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | 09 | jonathan McIntosh | 5x | 30 |
| 8 | 16 | +8 | ![]() | Victor Etheridge | 0x | 29 |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | 71 | Thomas Wynne | 1x | 28 |
| 10 | 5 | -5 | 54 | Tiyler Walts | 0x | 27 |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 4x | 26 |
| 12 | 14 | +2 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 4x | 25 |
| 13 | 7 | -6 | 700 | Bobby Rowden | 3x | 24 |
| 14 | 2 | -12 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 4x | 23 |
| 15 | 15 | 0 | 66 | Brandon H Yates | 4x | 22 |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | 99 | Christian Clark | 4x | 21 |
| 17 | 17 | 0 | 70 | Chad J Thompson | 0x | — |