Justin Sanders to substitute for Aaron Reutzel at Ridge & Sons Racing; Knoxville Nationals highlights coming agenda
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28, 2025) – With primary ace Aaron Reutzel still in recovery following a foot injury sustained in Eldora Speedway’s Knight Before The Kings Royal, Brian and Lisa Ridge of Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) have assigned Prunedale, California’s Justin Sanders to the post, set to fill the seat for the Clute, Texas, native through Knoxville Raceway’s 64th Knoxville Nationals.
Certainly no stranger to success, especially on the West Coast, Sanders is a six-time NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series winner in 2025 with his most recent triumph occurring in Ocean Speedway’s Howard Kaeding Classic (HKC) on Saturday, July 19. Sanders earned $6,900 for his efforts, actually sweeping the HKC doubleheader with a victory one night prior.
“We’re grateful to have Justin [Sanders] fill in for Aaron [Reutzel] while he recovers, and on such short notice. We’re confident he’ll represent the team and all of our partners at the highest level,” Brian Ridge expressed. “Aaron’s surgery went well and the medical team was very optimistic about a speedy recovery. We hope to get him back in the seat as soon as possible.”
As expressed, Justin Sanders and Ridge & Sons Racing will set focus on the Sprint Car Capital of the World, ready to battle the best on the planet in back-to-back weekends. The team’s Knoxville Raceway slate will activate with the annual 360 Knoxville Nationals on July 31 through August 2 , followed by the 64th Knoxville Nationals the following week.
ON DECK:
Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) and Justin Sanders will enter Knoxville Raceway’s coveted Knoxville Nationals on Wednesday through Saturday, August 6-9. In addition, the team will enter the 360 Knoxville Nationals just one weekend prior.
STATS:
Wins: 7
Top-Fives: 22
Top-Tens: 32
2025 TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned back-to-back top-tens with World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park on March 2-3 (Bike Week Jamboree); second and sixth. Earned first High Limit Racing victory of 2025 at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, California, on Saturday, March 22. Earned back-to-back top-fives – as well as second High Limit victory of the season – at Central Arizona Raceway on March 28-29; other result was fourth. Finished fifth with Outlaws at I-55 Raceway Park in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 12. Finished fifth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, April 19. Earned two podiums in one night at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, April 26; won 360 main event and finished second in 410 main event. Finished sixth at the Texas Motor Speedway dirt track on Saturday, May 3. Finished eighth at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, May 9. Finished third with High Limit at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, on Friday, May 16. Won $100,000 Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, May 25. Finished second at Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Michigan, on Saturday, May 31. Finished fourth and tenth in Wisconsin High Limit starts at Red Cedar Speedway and 141 Speedway on Wednesday and Thursday, June 4-5. Finished sixth (410) and third (360) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 7. Earned $10,000 POWRi victory at 34 Raceway on Thursday, June 12. Three straight top-fives at Lucas Oil Speedway (HL) on June 26-28; won Midweek Series event on June 26. Earned victory in Eldora Speedway’s Double Down Duel$ on Wednesday, July 16.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Power Plus, Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Watch Knoxville Raceway online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series online at www.dirtvision.com.
Watch the High Limit Sprint Car Series online at www.floracing.com.
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