Race Recap Elite NextGen Series
EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta)
Fri, Feb 20, 2026Round 2
Photo Finish at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta): Crosby Edges Anthony Hardin by +0.091s
Race at a Glance
Field Size
18
Laps
119
Avg Lap Time
35.684
Cautions
3
Caution Laps
9
Lead Changes
9
Clean Runners
3
Lead Lap Finishers
6
Margin
+0.091s
Winner Spotlight
CustomJohn W Crosby
P1 Finish
Race Story
John W Crosby captured the victory at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) in RFRL Elite NextGen Series action, navigating 9 lead changes across a competitive field of 18 cars to take the checkered flag from P14.
After starting in the 14 position, John W Crosby methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Anthony Hardin applied late pressure but came up just +0.091s short of catching John W Crosby. Brandon M Hinton rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to John W Crosby, who gained 13 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 3 caution periods, covering 9 laps, while 3 of 18 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, John W Crosby adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
John W Crosby73
▲ +13Brandon M Hinton5
▲ +13David Burcicki92
▲ +10Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | +13 | 73 | John W Crosby | 0x | 40 |
| 2 | 10 | +8 | 77 | Anthony Hardin | 0x | 35 |
| 3 | 16 | +13 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 4x | 34 |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 69 | Todd Parent | 3x | 33 |
| 5 | 15 | +10 | 92 | David Burcicki | 6x | 32 |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 12 | Darby Marioth | 0x | 31 |
| 7 | 17 | +10 | 13 | Cody Deak | 2x | 30 |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | 94 | Cole Morton | 4x | 29 |
| 9 | 18 | +9 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 9x | 28 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 99 | Christian Clark | 4x | 27 |
| 11 | 6 | -5 | 09 | jonathan McIntosh | 8x | 26 |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | 54 | Tiyler Walts | 6x | 25 |
| 13 | 4 | -9 | 66 | Brandon H Yates | 6x | 24 |
| 14 | 2 | -12 | 36 | Brody Duescher | 6x | 23 |
| 15 | 1 | -14 | 71 | Thomas Wynne | 4x | 22 |
| 16 | 3 | -13 | 06 | Ryan Philbrick | 2x | 21 |
| 17 | 11 | -6 | 700 | Bobby Rowden | 5x | 20 |
| 18 | 13 | -5 | 2 | Mishial White | 4x | 19 |