Double-D claims Dean Knittel Memorial, Ohio Speedweek title; PA Speedweek launches Friday
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 23, 2025) – Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing are the kings of Ohio, in some respect, not only earning Atomic Speedway’s coveted Dean Knittel Memorial to close out the 2025 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on June 21, but the $26,554 victory clinched the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, ace the overall Ohio Sprint Speedweek title, earning another $10,000 for said feat – the first of Dietrich’s storied open wheel career.
After some early week interference from Mother Nature, Dietrich, driver of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Speedway Volkswagen & Subaru, Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance, C&M Motorsports, Drop of Ink Tattoo, RLR Trucking, Blud Lubricants, No. 48 sprint car, raced on to earn four top-fives in the six events contested with each of the top-fives ending on the podium; third at Wayne County Speedway, second at Waynesfield Raceway Park, third at Moler Raceway Park, and first at Atomic Speedway – the aforementioned Dean Knittel Memorial.
In addition, “Double-D” finished 13th at Millstream Speedway and sixth at Eldora Speedway. Dietrich’s Eldora outcome was the result of a ten-spot charge from 16th, earning the evening’s Hard Charger Award.
“Just a total-team effort…can’t say enough about everyone at Gary Kauffman Racing, especially Gary who allowed us the opportunity to go out and race. Ohio Speedweek is always on our list, so to finally earn a Speedweek championship is pretty special,” Danny Dietrich said. “The only thing we can do now is go out and work toward a Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek championship. To earn both titles in one year would be nothing short of incredible.”
ON DECK:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing will continue their 2025 campaign with Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek:
Friday, June 27 – Williams Grove Speedway
Saturday, June 28 – Lincoln Speedway
Sunday, June 29 – BAPS Motor Speedway
Monday, June 30 – Lincoln Speedway
Tuesday, July 1 – Grandview Speedway
Wednesday, July 2 – Port Royal Speedway
Thursday, July 3 – Hagerstown Speedway
Friday, July 4 – Williams Grove Speedway
Saturday, July 5 – Port Royal Speedway
Sunday, July 6 – Path Valley Speedway
2025 STATS:
Wins: 4
Top-Fives: 22
Top-Tens: 29
2025 HIGHLIGHTS:
Opened the season with three consecutive top-tens (10th, 5th, 5th) during ASCS National starts at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida, on January 30 through February 1. Finished second in Lincoln Speedway’s annual Ice Breaker 30 on Sunday, February 23. Earned first victory of the season at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, March 9. Finished third at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, March 15. Earned back-to-back top-fives in starts at Port Royal Speedway (4th) and BAPS Motor Speedway (1st) on Friday and Saturday, March 29-30. Earned victory at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 13. Earned three consecutive top-fives in starts at Williams Grove (Double Features) and Lincoln Speedway on April 18-19; fifth, third and second. Finished ninth in Port Royal Speedway’s Keith Kauffman Classic on Saturday, April 26. Finished third at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 27. Finished third during Williams Grove Speedway’s Moran Cup featuring the World of Outlaws on Saturday, May 10. Earned three consecutive top-five finishes in starts at Selinsgrove Speedway (3rd), Port Royal Speedway (3rd), and BAPS Motor Speedway (2nd) on May 16-18. Earned back-to-back top-tens with High Limit Racing; eighth at Grandview on May 20 and seventh at Port Royal Speedway on May 24. Charged from 16th to seventh at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, May 31. Finished second against All Stars at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, June 6. Won All Star main event at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, June 7. Earned Dean Knittel Memorial title at Atomic Speedway worth $26,554; claimed 2025 Ohio Sprint Speedweek title featuring All Star Circuit of Champions.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Speedway Volkswagen & Subaru, Self Made Racing, York Excavating, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance, C&M Motorsports, Drop of Ink Tattoo, RLR Trucking, & Blud Lubricants.
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch the World of Outlaws online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.floracing.com.
Watch Williams Grove Speedway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
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