05/28/2025
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This Saturday, May 31, 2025, Lancaster Motor Speedway unleashes the Renegade Sportsman division for the Shrine Race, and itโs going to be a wild one! Brandy Baker will be chasing another win, Jimbo Baker will be looking to hold the points throne, and a hard-charging field including Jamie Thomasson, Brent Hodges, Benji Knight, Jacob Catoe, and more are out to stir the pot. Itโs a high-stakes showdown for bragging rights and all for a great cause, supporting Shrinersโ kids. Whoโs got the momentum? Whoโs ready to make a statement? Buckle up, this oneโs going to be wild!
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The Renegade Sportsman division brings raw horsepower and heart-pounding action to Lancasterโs legendary half-mile clay oval, and the Shrine Race is one of its crown jewels. This wonโt be just another Saturday night; itโs the race of the year, where roaring engines meet roaring crowds, and every lap helps support the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Defending divisional Shrine Race champion Jonathan Hinson looks to protect his title, but the competition is fierce. The top two in the points chase are separated by just 13 markers, and the lap times. Closer than a photo finish. This is more than a race; itโs a battle with purpose. Are you ready to be part of it?
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โข Jimbo Baker: Sitting pretty leading the standings with 152 points, while averaging 38.0 over four races. Jimboโs 42.9% top-five rate proves heโs a solid competitor. Still chasing that first win, could this be his shot to shine?
โข Brandy Baker: This guy is on a tearโfour wins, 48 laps led, and a perfect top-five streak to back it up. Sitting second in the standings with 139 points, Bakerโs blistering 23.349-second lap (74.27 mph) shows heโs not just fast, heโs a threat every time he hits the track.
โข Andrew Baker: Sitting third in the standings with 129 points, Andrew Baker has momentum coming into the weekend after his win last week. With two victories this season and an impressive 85.7% podium finish rate, heโs not just in the hunt; heโs a serious threat every time the green flag drops.
โข Jamie Thomasson: Fourth in divisional standings with 120 points, Thomason has quietly built a strong season, posting a 57.1% top-five rate and landing on the podium in nearly half his starts. Heโs been knocking on the door, and a breakout win feels inevitable.
โข Jacob Catoe: Catoe has made just three starts on year but has already claimed a win and landed on the podium in two of them, boasting a 66.7% podium rate and a stellar 3.3 average finish. Heโs not just consistent, heโs been a serious threat to shake up the front-runners. The big dogs better keep an eye on him.
โข One-Off Drivers: Donโt overlook the part-timers. These guys have the power to shake up the field. Brent Hodges may have started the season with a DNS, but his experience makes him a dark horse threat to win. Benji Knight was impressive with a fourth-place finish last week, and Kade Langley made the most of his two starts, landing runner-up finishes both times. Isaiah Parkerโs alone appearance hasnโt gone unnoticed either, with a solid run. These guys might not run every week, but when they do, they make it count. Keep your eyes on them, as they could steal the spotlight Saturday night.
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This seasonโs been anything but predictable, with three different winners in seven races and no shortage of twists along the way. Brandy Baker missed a race early but stormed back with four wins in five starts, proving heโs the one to beat. Andrew Baker stumbled with a 10th-place finish but bounced back with a win, while Jimbo Baker fought through a tough 12th. Jamie Thomasson took a hit with a 15th-place finish, and Brent Hodges sat out last week, leaving plenty of points on the table. Defending Shrine Race champion Jonathan Hinson looms large. If he shows up, heโs a proven clutch performer with the ability to take over. Jacob Catoe could play spoiler, while Jody Horton, currently sixth in points, is eager to shake up the standings. With 27 drivers having made starts this season and a pack of talented one-off entries lurking, this weekend is wide open. Whoโs going to rise above the chaos and leave with the spotlight? Weโre about to find out.
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โข Brandyโs Grip: Brandy Baker has claimed over half the seasonโs victories, but heโs not the only one in winning form. Andrew Baker and Jacob Catoe have split the remaining wins, proving thereโs no guaranteed path to victory. With momentum shifting and the stakes high, the Shrine Race is wide open.
โข One-Off Wildcards: Nearly half the field, 14 of 30 drivers, have made just a single start this season. Thatโs 46.7% bringing unpredictable energy to the track, ready to shake things up and play spoiler when it matters most.
โข Lap Leaders: Brandy and Andrew Baker have dominated the front, leading 72 of 84 laps, an impressive 85.7% of the season. But donโt overlook Jacob Catoe, who led 12 laps in a single race. His performance shows that fresh challengers can rise to the occasion and take control when it counts.
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The 2025 Renegade Sportsman Shrine Race is calling, are you ready to answer? Can Jimbo Baker hold onto his point lead? Will Brandy Baker keep his red-hot streak alive? Is this the moment Andrew Baker and Jacob Catoe return to victory lane? Or will one-off contenders like Brent Hodges, Benji Knight, or Kade Langley stun the field? And donโt forget Jonathan Hinson, the defending Shrine Race champion, who may just have one more clutch performance in him. The only way to know is to be there this Saturday, May 31st. Come out, cheer loudly, and be part of something special. Every lap counts, every driverโs hungry, and only one can wear the crown. Whoโs it going to be?
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=๐๐จ๐ฉ-๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ=
1. Jimbo Baker | 152
2. Brandy Baker -13
3. Andrew Baker -23
4. Jamie Thomasson -32
5. Jayce Saucier -40
6. Jody Horton -64
7. Ronnie Plyer -65
8. Grant Owen -67
9. Joseph Richardson -92
10. Brandon Blackmon -96
=๐๐จ๐ฉ-๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ=
1. Brandy Baker - .669
2. Andrew Baker - .598
3. Jamie Thomasson - .296
4. Jacob Catoe - .274
5. Kade Langley -.213
6. Jimbo Baker - .157
7. Jonathan Hinson - .141
7. Christian Patterson - .141
9. Brandon Blackmon - .123
10. Jason Gulledge - .122
=๐๐จ๐ฉ-๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ/๐๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ=
1. Jody Horton +11
2. Jackson Thomasson +10
3. Jayce Saucier +9
3. Kade Langley +9
5. Jason Gulledge +8
5. Joseph Richardson +8
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Brandy Baker โ 48 Laps
Andrew Baker โ 24 Laps
Jacob Catoe โ 12 Laps
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Brandy Baker โ 23.349 seconds (74.3 mph)
Calob McLaughlin โ 23.386 seconds (74.1 mph)
Andrew Baker โ 23.428 seconds (74.0 mph)
Brandy Baker โ 23.447 seconds (74.0 mph)
Brandy Baker โ 23.476 seconds (73.9 mph)
Jonathan Hinson โ 23.682 seconds (73.2 mph)
Brandy Baker โ 23.925 seconds (72.5 mph)
