The CARS Tour rolled into Tri-County Speedway on Saturday night for the SoundGear 225, serving as the penultimate stop of the season for both the Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model divisions. When the checkered flags fell at the North Carolina short track, TJ Decaire emerged victorious in the Pro Late Model feature while Jared Fryar captured the win in the Late Model Stock Car main event.

The night began with DeCaire breaking through for his maiden CARS Tour Pro Late Model victory, outrunning a field of 19 drivers. Bayley Currey, Isaac Kitzmiller, Ben Maier and TJ Duke completed the top five. 

The Late Model Stock Car feature closed the evening in dramatic fashion, with Jared Fryar prevailing after a hard-fought duel with Landon S. Huffman at the front of the pack. Earlier in the race, the battle for the lead took a chaotic turn when polesitter Chad McCumbee and Landon Huffman tangled in turn one, a collision that left Huffman’s car perched atop McCumbee’s hood.

Another dramatic twist occurred in the closing laps when championship contenders Connor Hall and Landen Lewis made contact, sending Lewis back multiple positions. At the checkered flag, Hall finished third and Lewis finished ninth, which unofficially give Lewis a 10-point lead over Hall entering the season finale at North Wilkesboro Speedway. 

Where Did Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finish At Tri-County Speedway?

After rolling off from the 24th starting spot, Dale Earnhardt Jr. methodically worked his way toward the front before being swept up in an accident while running 16th with 70 laps remaining. Despite sustaining damage, his team made several pit stops for repairs, allowing Earnhardt Jr. to rebound in the second half of the race and secure a 12th-place finish.

⚠️ Contact sends @DaleJr to pit road with some damage and a flat tire with just 70 to go in the @CARSTour #SoundGear225! #CARSTour pic.twitter.com/yvMYc0Vio7

— FloRacing (@FloRacing) October 5, 2025

CARS Tour Results at Tri-County Speedway

Late Model Stock Cars

Pro Late Models