Watson Lands on
Podium to Close Out 2022 Campaign!
(October
2, 2022) Bedford, Indiana Open Wheel Modified ace Brayden
Watson once again invaded Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana
on Saturday evening, October 1 for Championship Night. Brayden
placed second in heat race action and later started third on the
grid in the $600 to win main event. After advancing up to the
second spot, Brayden settled for a third place podium effort behind
only race winner Jordan Wever and John Demoss. When the final
points were tallied at the 1/4-mile oval, Brayden found himself
second in the championship chase behind only track champion Jordan
Wever! Full results from the 2022 season finale at Brownstown
Speedway can be viewed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com.
Brayden Watson Fourth
and Sixth in Jackson 100 Weekend!
(September
25, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team made the short
trek to Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on September
23-24 for the 43rd edition of the 'Jackson 100.' The Open Wheel
Modifieds ran in two separate events - each of which shelled out
a $1,000 top prize. In Friday's weekend opener, Brayden placed
third in his heat race and later started ninth on the grid in
the A-Main, which was pushed back to late Saturday afternoon due
to persistent rain showers.
The Bedford, Indiana youngster blasted past a handful of competitors
to land in the fourth finishing position of the postponed feature
behind only victor Ryan Thomas, Dillon Nusbaum, and Cole Falloway.
At Brownstown on Saturday evening in a similar $1,000 to win show,
Brayden ran third in his heat race and climbed to as high as third
in the running order late in the main event before slipping to
the sixth spot at the waving of the checkered flag. Complete results
from the entire 'Jackson 100' weekend can be found online at www.brownstownspeedway.com.
More Motor Issues
Halt Brayden Watson at Florence Speedway
(September
18, 2022) With their mechanical issues from last week
at Bloomington Speedway seemingly fixed, the Watson Racing team
struck out to Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on Saturday
evening, September 17 for a $1,200 to win Open Wheel Modified
program. Brayden Watson started eighth in his heat race at the
Cincinnati-area venue, but once again mechanical gremlins struck
the #93w machine. Due to additional motor issues, Brayden was
forced to settle for an eleventh place showing in the heat race
and later scratched from the A-Main for the second straight weekend.
Full results from last night at Florence Speedway can be found
online by clicking on www.florencespeedway.com.
Mechanical Woes
Slow Watson at Bloomington Speedway
(September
10, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team invaded Bloomington
Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana on Friday night, September 9
for the final race of the season at the nearby 1/4-mile dirt oval.
Brayden clicked off the third quickest lap in his group during
the qualifying session and was running second in his heat race
until unfortunately hurting a motor. He was relegated to an eighth
place finish in the prelim and was scheduled to start fifteenth
on the grid in the weekly Open Wheel Modified main event. However,
the Bedford, Indiana ace wound up scratching from the headliner
due to the mechanical troubles. Complete results from last night
at Bloomington Speedway can be found online at www.racebloomingtonspeedway.com.
Watson Climbs to
Fourth in Paragon Speedway Visit!
(August
21, 2022) Bedford, Indiana ace Brayden Watson took his
#93w Open Wheel Modified to Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana
on Saturday evening, August 20 for a $1,000 to win special event.
Brayden knocked down the third quickest time in his group during
qualifying before running third in his stacked heat race. After
rolling off from the outside of the third row in the A-Main, Brayden
was able to move past a couple of competitors en route to a stellar
fourth place effort behind only victor Nick Hoffman, Derek Groomer,
and Cole Falloway! Complete results from last night at Paragon
Speedway can be found online at www.paragonspeedway.com.
Brayden Watson Sixth
in Iron-Man Modified Series Special
(August
7, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team invaded the
nearby Brownstown Speedway on Saturday night, August 6, as the
Brucebilt Performance Iron-Man Modified Series rolled into the
Brownstown, Indiana oval to preside over a $1,000 to win throwdown.
Brayden stopped the clock third fastest in his group during qualifying
before running third in his loaded heat race. After rolling off
from the outside of the fourth row in the 20-lap contest, Brayden
vaulted up to as high as fifth in the running order before eventually
finishing sixth in the final rundown. The Bedford, Indiana ace
trailed only victor Tyler Nicely, Derek Groomer, Jordan Wever,
Cole Falloway, and John Demoss at the checkers! Full results from
last night at Brownstown Speedway can be viewed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com.
Jackson County Fair
Events Produce Pair of Top Fives
(July
31, 2022) The Watson Racing team and driver Brayden Watson
returned to the nearby Brownstown Speedway for a pair of events
during the Grand Champion Jackson County Fair. On Thursday night,
Brayden qualified third quickest in his group and later finished
third in his heat race. He was then scheduled to start ninth on
the feature grid before the rains came and pushed the A-Main back
until Saturday, July 30. When the $755 to win contest finally
resumed to kick off the program on Saturday, Brayden roared all
the way up to second in the running order before settling for
a third place podium effort behind only victor Jordan Wever and
runner-up Will Krup!
In the regularly scheduled show on Saturday during the Jackson
County Fair, which boasted a $1,025 paycheck, Brayden laid down
the fastest lap in his group during Open Wheel Modified qualifying
and won his heat race to earn the pole position for the feature
event. The Bedford, Indiana ace unfortunately backed up a few
spots during the course of the headliner and was officially scored
in the fifth finishing position behind only race winner Jordan
Wever, Jacoby Hines, Will Krup, and Ben Harmon. Complete results
from both shows can be accessed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com.
Another Podium for
Watson Racing at Brownstown!
(July
17, 2022) Brayden Watson's consistent 2022 campaign continued
on Saturday evening, July 16 at the nearby Brownstown Speedway
in Brownstown, Indiana. Brayden won his heat race from the fourth
starting spot and later rolled off from the pole position in the
$600 to win weekly Open Wheel Modified feature event. The Bedford,
Indiana youngster then enjoyed a strong run in the A-Main and
wound up on the podium in third behind only victor Derek Groomer
and runner-up Jordan Wever. Full results from last night at Brownstown
Speedway can be viewed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com.
Watson Makes Rare
Paragon Trip; Finishes Runner-Up!
(July
10, 2022) After Brownstown (IN) Speedway was washed out
early in the afternoon, Brayden Watson and his #93w team made
a rare trip to Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana on Saturday
night, July 9. The Open Wheel Modifieds raced for an $800 winner's
check last night at the Hoosier State facility. Brayden clicked
off the third fastest lap in his group during qualifying before
running second in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside
of the second row in the 20-lap feature event, Brayden worked
his way past a couple of competitors en route to an impressive
runner-up showing behind only race winner Derek Groomer! Complete
results from last night at Paragon Speedway can be found online
at www.paragonspeedway.com.
Brayden Watson Lands
on Podium in Brownstown Return
(June
26, 2022) The Watson Racing team returned to the nearby
Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on Saturday night,
June 25. A weekly program was on tap for the Open Wheel Modifieds
and a $600 winner's check was up for grabs. Brayden Watson battled
back to finish second in his heat race and later rolled off from
the inside of the second row in the A-Main. The Bedford, Indiana
ace held on to land on the podium following the feature, as he
placed a strong third behind only victor Jordan Wever and runner-up
Jacoby Hines! Full results from last night at Brownstown Speedway
can be viewed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com.
Watson Sees Strong
Florence Run Halted by Driveshaft Woes
(June
19, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team ventured to
Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on Saturday night, June 18.
The Open Wheel Modifieds headlined the weekly show at the Cincinnati-area
venue and a $1,000 paycheck was up for grabs. Brayden moved up
three spots in his heat race to finish fourth and later rolled
off from the outside of the fifth row in the 20-lap feature event.
The Bedford, Indiana ace quickly blasted up to the fourth position
and was looking for more in the A-Main when a dropped driveshaft
unfortunately relegated Brayden to a disappointing twentieth place
showing. Full results from last night at Florence Speedway can
be found online at www.florencespeedway.com.
(R&H Photography)
Brayden Watson Sneaks
into Lincoln Park; Finishes Runner-Up!
(June
5, 2022) The Watson Racing team made a last minute decision
to attend Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday, June 4 and snuck
into the Putnamville, Indiana oval to compete in a weekly Open
Wheel Modified program. After timing in third quickest in his
group during qualifying, Brayden Watson secured a strong heat
race triumph. He then rolled off from the inside of the third
row in the A-Main and quickly found himself battling for the point.
Unfortunately, a caution came out just when Brayden had taken
the lead and the Bedford, Indiana ace was forced to settle for
as strong runner-up behind only victor Will Bennett. Complete
results from last night at LPS can be viewed online at www.lincolnparkspeedway.com.
(Ryan Roberts Photography)
Watson Nabs Pair
of Podiums Over Memorial Day Weekend!
(May
30, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team traveled to
both Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana and Rock Crest
Raceway in North Vernon, Indiana on May 28-29 for a pair of weekly
Open Wheel Modified events. On Saturday at Brownstown, Brayden
earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session, won his
heat race, and later slipped back to third to finish on the podium
behind only victor Derek Groomer and runner-up Jordan Wever. The
Bedford, Indiana driver experienced the same exact evening on
Sunday at North Vernon, as he set Fast Time in qualifying, won
his heat race, and finished third in the A-Main behind only Groomer
and Wever. Complete results from both weekend contests can be
accessed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com
and www.rockcrestraceway.com.
(Schaefer Racing Photos)
Brayden Watson Wins
for First Time in 2022 at Brownstown!!!
(May
15, 2022) The Watson Racing team celebrated in victory
lane for the first time in 2022 on Saturday night, May 14 at the
nearby Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana! Brayden Watson
turned the second quickest lap in his group during Open Wheel
Modified qualifying prior to picking up a last lap heat race triumph.
After rolling off from the outside of the front row in the weekly
main event at the 1/4-mile oval, Brayden came out on top of a
great race to capture the $600 winner's check over a top five
that included Jordan Wever, John Clippinger, Tim Prince, and Matt
Boknecht!
A night earlier, the #93w team was in the pit area on Friday
at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana to compete in
the annual 'Roddy Strong Memorial.' The popular Open Wheel Modified
special boasted a $4,009 top prize. Brayden stopped the clock
sixth quickest in Group A during the qualifying session and later
ran third in his loaded heat race. The Bedford, Indiana ace then
started the 30-lap headliner from the outside of the fifth row
before steering past four competitors during the caution-free
contest to land in the sixth finishing position. Complete results
from both Hoosier State ovals can be found online at www.bloomingtonspeedway.com
and www.brownstownspeedway.com.
(Schaefer Racing Photos)
Watson Ninth in
Midweek Brownstown Special; Third at Florence!
(May
1, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team were in action
in a pair of $1,000 to win contests from April 27-30 in the states
of Indiana and Kentucky. At the nearby Brownstown Speedway in
Brownstown, Indiana on Wednesday evening, the Open Wheel Modifieds
were on the undercard of a program headlined by the Castrol FloRacing
Night in America Series. Brayden finished seventh in his heat
race prior to securing a victory in the B-Main. After rolling
off from the inside of the tenth row in the A-Main, Brayden steered
past ten competitors during the contest to salvage a steady ninth
place performance.
On Saturday night, the Watson Racing team made the trek to Florence
Speedway in Union, Kentucky. After hauler problems made for a
late arrival, Brayden advanced two spots to finish second in his
heat race. The young Bedford, Indiana driver then started third
in the 20-lapper and finished on the podium in third behind only
victor Cole Falloway and runner-up Brandon Green. Complete results
from both facilities can be viewed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com
and www.florencespeedway.com.
(Josh James Artwork)
Brayden Watson Vaults
to Podium Effort at Brownstown!
(April
24, 2022) The Watson Racing team invaded Brownstown Speedway
in Brownstown, Indiana on Saturday evening, April 23 for their
second event of the 2022 racing season. Brayden Watson timed in
fourth fastest in his group during Open Wheel Modified qualifying
prior to running fourth in his heat race. After rolling off from
the inside of the sixth row in the weekly A-Main, Brayden was
able to steer past eight competitors during the contest to land
on the podium. The Bedford, Indiana driver was credited with a
third place finish behind only winner Jordan Wever and runner-up
Ken Schrader! Full results from last night at Brownstown Speedway
can be viewed online at www.brownstownspeedway.com.
Watson Caught Up
in Wreck Running Second in Season Opener
(April
17, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team kicked off
their version of the 2022 racing season at Florence Speedway in
Union, Kentucky on Saturday, April 16. The 46th edition of the
'Spring 50' took place yesterday at the Cincinnati-area venue
and a $1,000 top prize was up for grabs for the open wheel warriors.
Brayden advanced from eighth to second in his heat race and later
rolled off from the inside of the second row in the daytime feature
event.
He was then running a strong second in the A-Main when a lapped
car unfortunately spun right in front of him and collected his
Diamond racecar. The incident dropped Brayden to a disappointing
fifteenth place performance in his season lid lifter, but the
Watson Racing team is very pumped about the speed of the car in
its first race out of the box! Full results from yesterday at
Florence Speedway can be found online at www.florencespeedway.com.
(Ryan Roberts Photography)
(October
2, 2022) Bedford, Indiana Open Wheel Modified ace Brayden
Watson once again invaded Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana
on Saturday evening, October 1 for Championship Night. Brayden
placed second in heat race action and later started third on the
grid in the $600 to win main event. After advancing up to the
second spot, Brayden settled for a third place podium effort behind
only race winner Jordan Wever and John Demoss. When the final
points were tallied at the 1/4-mile oval, Brayden found himself
second in the championship chase behind only track champion Jordan
Wever! Full results from the 2022 season finale at Brownstown
Speedway can be viewed online at 
(September
25, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team made the short
trek to Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on September
23-24 for the 43rd edition of the 'Jackson 100.' The Open Wheel
Modifieds ran in two separate events - each of which shelled out
a $1,000 top prize. In Friday's weekend opener, Brayden placed
third in his heat race and later started ninth on the grid in
the A-Main, which was pushed back to late Saturday afternoon due
to persistent rain showers. 
(September
18, 2022) With their mechanical issues from last week
at Bloomington Speedway seemingly fixed, the Watson Racing team
struck out to Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on Saturday
evening, September 17 for a $1,200 to win Open Wheel Modified
program. Brayden Watson started eighth in his heat race at the
Cincinnati-area venue, but once again mechanical gremlins struck
the #93w machine. Due to additional motor issues, Brayden was
forced to settle for an eleventh place showing in the heat race
and later scratched from the A-Main for the second straight weekend.
Full results from last night at Florence Speedway can be found
online by clicking on 
(September
10, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team invaded Bloomington
Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana on Friday night, September 9
for the final race of the season at the nearby 1/4-mile dirt oval.
Brayden clicked off the third quickest lap in his group during
the qualifying session and was running second in his heat race
until unfortunately hurting a motor. He was relegated to an eighth
place finish in the prelim and was scheduled to start fifteenth
on the grid in the weekly Open Wheel Modified main event. However,
the Bedford, Indiana ace wound up scratching from the headliner
due to the mechanical troubles. Complete results from last night
at Bloomington Speedway can be found online at 
(August
21, 2022) Bedford, Indiana ace Brayden Watson took his
#93w Open Wheel Modified to Paragon Speedway in Paragon, Indiana
on Saturday evening, August 20 for a $1,000 to win special event.
Brayden knocked down the third quickest time in his group during
qualifying before running third in his stacked heat race. After
rolling off from the outside of the third row in the A-Main, Brayden
was able to move past a couple of competitors en route to a stellar
fourth place effort behind only victor Nick Hoffman, Derek Groomer,
and Cole Falloway! Complete results from last night at Paragon
Speedway can be found online at 
(August
7, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team invaded the
nearby Brownstown Speedway on Saturday night, August 6, as the
Brucebilt Performance Iron-Man Modified Series rolled into the
Brownstown, Indiana oval to preside over a $1,000 to win throwdown.
Brayden stopped the clock third fastest in his group during qualifying
before running third in his loaded heat race. After rolling off
from the outside of the fourth row in the 20-lap contest, Brayden
vaulted up to as high as fifth in the running order before eventually
finishing sixth in the final rundown. The Bedford, Indiana ace
trailed only victor Tyler Nicely, Derek Groomer, Jordan Wever,
Cole Falloway, and John Demoss at the checkers! Full results from
last night at Brownstown Speedway can be viewed online at 
(July
17, 2022) Brayden Watson's consistent 2022 campaign continued
on Saturday evening, July 16 at the nearby Brownstown Speedway
in Brownstown, Indiana. Brayden won his heat race from the fourth
starting spot and later rolled off from the pole position in the
$600 to win weekly Open Wheel Modified feature event. The Bedford,
Indiana youngster then enjoyed a strong run in the A-Main and
wound up on the podium in third behind only victor Derek Groomer
and runner-up Jordan Wever. Full results from last night at Brownstown
Speedway can be viewed online at 
(June
19, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team ventured to
Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on Saturday night, June 18.
The Open Wheel Modifieds headlined the weekly show at the Cincinnati-area
venue and a $1,000 paycheck was up for grabs. Brayden moved up
three spots in his heat race to finish fourth and later rolled
off from the outside of the fifth row in the 20-lap feature event.
The Bedford, Indiana ace quickly blasted up to the fourth position
and was looking for more in the A-Main when a dropped driveshaft
unfortunately relegated Brayden to a disappointing twentieth place
showing. Full results from last night at Florence Speedway can
be found online at 
(June
5, 2022) The Watson Racing team made a last minute decision
to attend Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday, June 4 and snuck
into the Putnamville, Indiana oval to compete in a weekly Open
Wheel Modified program. After timing in third quickest in his
group during qualifying, Brayden Watson secured a strong heat
race triumph. He then rolled off from the inside of the third
row in the A-Main and quickly found himself battling for the point.
Unfortunately, a caution came out just when Brayden had taken
the lead and the Bedford, Indiana ace was forced to settle for
as strong runner-up behind only victor Will Bennett. Complete
results from last night at LPS can be viewed online at 
(May
30, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team traveled to
both Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana and Rock Crest
Raceway in North Vernon, Indiana on May 28-29 for a pair of weekly
Open Wheel Modified events. On Saturday at Brownstown, Brayden
earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session, won his
heat race, and later slipped back to third to finish on the podium
behind only victor Derek Groomer and runner-up Jordan Wever. The
Bedford, Indiana driver experienced the same exact evening on
Sunday at North Vernon, as he set Fast Time in qualifying, won
his heat race, and finished third in the A-Main behind only Groomer
and Wever. Complete results from both weekend contests can be
accessed online at 
(May
15, 2022) The Watson Racing team celebrated in victory
lane for the first time in 2022 on Saturday night, May 14 at the
nearby Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana! Brayden Watson
turned the second quickest lap in his group during Open Wheel
Modified qualifying prior to picking up a last lap heat race triumph.
After rolling off from the outside of the front row in the weekly
main event at the 1/4-mile oval, Brayden came out on top of a
great race to capture the $600 winner's check over a top five
that included Jordan Wever, John Clippinger, Tim Prince, and Matt
Boknecht!
(May
1, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team were in action
in a pair of $1,000 to win contests from April 27-30 in the states
of Indiana and Kentucky. At the nearby Brownstown Speedway in
Brownstown, Indiana on Wednesday evening, the Open Wheel Modifieds
were on the undercard of a program headlined by the Castrol FloRacing
Night in America Series. Brayden finished seventh in his heat
race prior to securing a victory in the B-Main. After rolling
off from the inside of the tenth row in the A-Main, Brayden steered
past ten competitors during the contest to salvage a steady ninth
place performance.
(April
17, 2022) Brayden Watson and his #93w team kicked off
their version of the 2022 racing season at Florence Speedway in
Union, Kentucky on Saturday, April 16. The 46th edition of the
'Spring 50' took place yesterday at the Cincinnati-area venue
and a $1,000 top prize was up for grabs for the open wheel warriors.
Brayden advanced from eighth to second in his heat race and later
rolled off from the inside of the second row in the daytime feature
event.