Eric LaFerriere and Team White Rice Win X275 at Lights Out 16
Eric LaFerriere and Team White Rice put together an unstoppable performance at Lights Out 16, securing their first full 1/8-mile X275 victory of the 2025 Radial Outlaws Racing Series season.
Event Highlights
- Qualifying: LaFerriere laid down a strong 4.135-second pass at 182.30 mph to hold the #3 spot, setting up a solid path through eliminations.
- Round 1: Advanced a bye with a smooth 4.15, keeping the car consistent.
- Round 2: Advanced a red-lighting Nick Kokkas with a 4.50.
- Round 3: He survived a peddlefest with 2024 RORS Champion Ron Rhodes.
- Semifinals: Pushed even harder, running a 4.13 vs Mark Meiering to lock in a spot in the finals.
- Finals: Sealed the deal with a 4.08 at 185 mph over Chris Taylor, claiming the X275 win at Lights Out 16.
A True Team Victory
LaFerriere credited the entire Team White Rice for making this win possible, recognizing the hard work, determination, and late-night efforts to keep the car at its best.
"We always fall just short, but we got it this time! Our team did everything to make this happen. Huge thanks to everyone behind the scenes who helped put White Rice together this season—this win is for all of you!"
Looking Ahead
With a Lights Out 16 X275 win under their belt, Team White Rice has proven they are a major force in the class. Their 6-cylinder, Pro Drag 240SX is dialed in and ready for even bigger challenges ahead in the Radial Outlaws Racing Series.
Next race is the Jerry Bickel Race Cars Battle for the Thrones event at Rockingham Dragway Mach 27-29th.
