Pursley, NAPA No. 9 Team Doing Homework on the Off-Days
Driver Daison Pursley and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 9 team took advantage of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing series’ off-weekend to put laps on tracks that will play a big factor — and offer big paydays — later in the season.
The NAPA team’s first stop was Rossburg, Ohio. Pursley joined 34 competitors under the Friday night lights of Eldora Speedway for the first leg of the World of Outlaws #LetsRaceTwo event. Pursley timed in at 13.478 (24th) in Hot Laps, and 13.323 (sixth) in Qualifying, setting him up for for the front row of the second head race. The NAPA driver threw a slider in front of pole sitter Tanner Holmes (13) and came out in the lead on lap one before Rico Abreu (24) took over, sending the No. 9 back to P3. The No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts team started 10th in the 30-lap Feature event but lost track position quickly, eventually falling back to 18th position at the finish.
On Saturday, May 16, the team headed to Port Royal Speedway for the Keith Kauffman Classic, joining a 47-car field including a deep “Pennsylvania Posse.” Pursley posted a 16.128 (30th) in Hot Laps, and 15.481 (sixth) in Qualifying A, showing a strong foundation on which to grow. The No. 9 started on the pole of Heat 2 and was able to keep the front row, earning Pursley the ninth starting spot in Saturday night’s Feature. After a hard-fought, 30-lap feature, the NAPA No. 9 finished P10.
Competitive action with the High Limit Racing series returns Tuesday, May 19th, at Grandview Speedway in Pennsylvania. Catch every lap on Flo Sports and live on FS1. Following that is a $100,000-payday at Port Royal Speedway, Friday-Sunday, May 22nd-24th.
Start / Finish:
Friday, May 15, Eldora Speedway: 10 / 18
Saturday, May 16, Port Royal Speedway: 9 / 10
Points Standing / Total: 8th / 628 pts. (-201)
Next Race: Tuesday, May 19, Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, Penn.
How to Watch or Listen: 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1 or Floracing.com
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Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR), based in Mooresville, NC, was formed in 2005 and employs more than ten people dedicated to sprint car racing. The organization competes full-time in High Limit Racing and is led by team owner and former NASCAR Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne. For the 2026 season, KKR fields the NAPA Auto Parts No. 9, driven full-time by Daison Pursley in High Limit Racing. KKR has 7 World of Outlaws and High Limit Racing Championships (Daryn Pittman in ’13 and Brad Sweet in ’19, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23 & ’24). Since its inception, KKR has earned 295+ national dirt car victories, solidifying its status as one of the most successful teams in modern sprint car racing.