Aaron Reutzel Wins High Limit Racing Season Opener at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas, NV – March 15, 2026 – Aaron Reutzel secured a dominant victory in the opening night of the 2026 Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing season at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Reutzel led all 30 laps of Saturday’s feature, earning a $21,021 payday and marking his first win of the season. The event concluded a three-race “SugarBee Blackjack Bash” to kick off the series’ 62-race schedule.
Race Recap
Starting from the pole, Reutzel maintained control throughout the 30-lap feature, despite a late-race challenge from Tanner Thorson. Thorson briefly pulled alongside Reutzel with three laps remaining, attempting a slider into turn three, but a subsequent caution flag negated the pass.
A significant incident occurred with five laps to go when Corey Day experienced a left-rear tire failure, forcing him to retire from the race whereas running in second position. Justin Peck demonstrated impressive speed, advancing 16 positions from 23rd to finish seventh.
Final Results
Here’s the finishing order for Saturday’s High Limit Racing event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
| Finish | Start | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Aaron Reutzel |
| 2 | 5 | Tanner Thorson |
| 3 | 2 | Rico Abreu |
| 4 | 9 | James McFadden |
| 5 | 12 | Tyler Courtney |
| 6 | 4 | Kyle Larson |
| 7 | 23 | Justin Peck |
| 8 | 7 | Giovanni Scelzi |
| 9 | 10 | Kerry Madsen |
| 10 | 13 | Daison Pursley |
| 11 | 11 | Brent Marks |
| 12 | 14 | Ryan Timms |
| 13 | 15 | Tanner Holmes |
| 14 | 18 | Brenham Crouch |
| 15 | 8 | Sye Lynch |
| 16 | 22 | Joel Myers Jr |
| 17 | 25 | Hank Davis |
| 18 | 19 | Tanner Carrick |
| 19 | 17 | Chase Randall |
| 20 | 21 | J.J. Hickle |
| 21 | 16 | D.J. Netto |
| 22 | 6 | Austin McCarl |
| 23 | 20 | Danny Sams III |
| 24 | 24 | Sterling Cling |
| 25 | 3 | Corey Day |
Looking Ahead
Aaron Reutzel’s victory sets the stage for an exciting 2026 High Limit Racing season. The series continues with its next event as drivers chase the championship title.
High Limit Racing fans can find more information and stay updated on the season’s progress on the official website.