DJ McCain Captures Three-Peat with X275 Victory at AJPE Shakedown at M'Town

DJ McCain continued his incredible winning streak in X275, driving the "Vecna" nitrous-powered Corvette to victory at the AJPE Shakedown at M'Town held at US 131 Motorsports Park. This marked McCain’s third consecutive victory in Radial Outlaws Racing Series competition, highlighting his consistency and sharp driving under pressure.

Event Highlights

Qualified #3: McCain entered eliminations in a strong position after qualifying third with a solid 4.138 at 172 mph.

Round 1: McCain started strong, running a consistent 4.159 to defeat Mark Meiering’s 4.366.

Round 2: DJ improved his performance, clocking a 4.143 to eliminate Jeff Moses, who unfortunately red-lit with a 4.299.

Semifinals: Continuing to impress, McCain ran his best pass of eliminations, a quick 4.121 at 174 mph, to defeat Adam Bastarache, who also went red.

Finals: The final round was a thrilling nail-biter against #1 qualifier Ron Rhodes. McCain’s incredible reaction time of .005 and his 4.107 elapsed time narrowly defeated Rhodes’ slightly quicker 4.103 and .041 reaction time, securing McCain the event win.

Team Reflections on the Victory

DJ McCain shared his excitement after securing another major victory at a new venue:

"First time racing at US 131 Motorsports Park for Shakedown at M’Town XXII. McCain Racing won X275 with Vecna. Facility was nice, and the track was on point. Also got to meet some fans we hadn’t met before. Thanks to everyone who supports us."

Ryan McCain added his thoughts, emphasizing their recent winning streak and appreciation for the venue:

"Three Peat! The Vecna Machine has been loving the winner’s circle here lately! Special thanks to US 131 Motorsports Park—one of the best facilities we’ve ever raced at! Our points lead has risen, but now it’s time to get ready for No Mercy."

Looking Ahead

With his third straight victory in X275, DJ McCain and the McCain Racing team have built significant momentum heading into the next Radial Outlaws Racing Series event.

Next event: No Mercy 16 at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, GA.

Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Radial Outlaws Racing Series.