2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals: Everything You Need To Know
2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals: Everything You Need To Know
Everything to know about the 2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis.
For many dirt racers, the season comes to a close at the ninth annual Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, held inside The Dome at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
To help you get ready for one of the most anticipated indoor races of the year, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know about the 2025 event.
Where Are The 2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals Held?
The 2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals are held on a temporary fifth-mile oval inside of The Dome at America's Center in downtown St. Louis Mo.
2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals Schedule
(All times Central Standard Time)
Wednesday, December 3
10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
10 a.m. - Fuel storage and check-in opens (Cole Street docks)
11 a.m. - Reserved competitor parking begins (row A and B)
1 p.m. - Vendor setup begins
2 p.m. - Reserved competitor parking begins (row C and D)
5 p.m. - Reserved competitor parking (row E and F)
6 p.m. - Unreserved competitor parking (stall unload)
8 p.m. - Fuel storage closes
9 p.m. - Registration and credentials close
9 p.m. - Reserved competitor parking and vendor setup closes.
9 p.m. - Pit area cleared and closed
Thursday, December 4
8 a.m. - Competitor parking (late arrivals)
10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
11 a.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
11 a.m. - Fuel storage and fueling lane opens (Cole Street docks)
1 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
2 p.m. - Grandstands open
3 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials (2 laps)
- Modified group qualifying
5 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Modified heats (8 laps)
- Late Model consolations (10 laps)
- Modified consolations (8 laps)
- Pit stop challenge
Feature events
- Late Models (25 laps)
- Modifieds (20 laps)
(Pit area cleared, closes one hour after final checkered flag)
Friday, December 5
10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
11 a.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
11 a.m. - Fuel storage and fueling lane opens (Cole Street docks)
1 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
2 p.m. - Grandstands open
3 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials (2 laps)
- Modified group qualifying
5 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Modified heats (8 laps)
- Late Model consolations (10 laps)
- Modified consolations (8 laps)
- Pit stop challenge
Feature events
- Late Models (25 laps)
- Modifieds (20 laps)
(Pit area cleared, closes one hour after final checkered flag)
Saturday, December 6
10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
11 a.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
11 a.m. - Fuel storage and fueling lane opens (Cole Street docks)
1 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
2 p.m. - Grandstands open
3 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model non-qualifiers (12 laps)
- Late Model qualifiers (10 laps)
- Late Model hot laps (locked-in entrants)
- Modified qualifiers (10 laps)
- Modified hot laps (locked-in entrants)
- Late Model consolation (10 laps)
- Modified consolation (10 laps)
7 p.m. - Opening ceremonies, driver introductions
Feature events
- Late Models (40 laps)
- Modifieds (30 laps)
2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals Entry Lists
Super Late Models
Thursday | Friday |
Brandon Sheppard | Ricky Thornton Jr. |
Bobby Pierce | Tyler Carpenter |
Nick Hoffman | Tanner English |
Mike Spatola | Hudson O’Neal |
Tyler Erb | Jonathan Davenport |
Mike Harrison | Josh Rice |
Jason Feger | Gordy Gundaker |
Devin Moran | Brandon Overton |
Ashton Winger | Ryan Unzicker |
Shannon Babb | Joseph Joiner |
Dylan Thornton | Jimmy Owens |
Ryan Gustin | Bob Gardner |
Brian Shirley | Jake Timm |
Jadon Frame | Drake Troutman |
Tyler Peterson | Garrett Alberson |
Kyle Hammer | Chad Zobrist |
Trevor Gundaker | Mark Whitener |
Jack Riggs | Jason Welshan |
Jason Jameson | Kyle Bronson |
Freddie Carpenter | Rusty Schlenk |
Ethan Dotson | Steve Sheppard |
Chris Simpson | Mike Marlar |
Kyle Moore | Wil Herrington |
Carson Ferguson | Cody Bauer |
Zack Mitchell | Zack Dohm |
Kyle Hardy | Dan Ebert |
Chris Carpenter | Donald McIntosh |
Dave Hess | Myles Moos |
Carter Schlenk | Patrik Daniel |
Dustin Sorenson | Jason Riggs |
Dylan Thompson | Clay Harris |
Colten Burdette | Cody Overton |
Daniel Adam | Brenden Smith |
Michael Page | Evan Koehler |
Ryan Montgomery | Amelia Eisenschenk |
Michael Leach | Carson Hocevar |
Kaede Loudy | Gavin Cowan |
Blair Nothdurft | Tristan Chamberlain |
Benji Hicks | Devin Gilpin |
Blaze Burwell | Jeffrey Ledford |
Kip Hughes | Kyle Steffens |
Jacob Magee | Brock Pinkerous |
James Giossi | Austin Howes |
Dustin Linville | Christian Hanger |
Hayden Cardwell | Chase Osterhoff |
Jon Mitchell | Devon Morgan |
Mike Provenzano | James Trantina III |
Tanner Collins | Jordan Barbee |
Skylar Marlar | Eli Johnson |
Joey Tanner | Dylan Knowles |
Jeff Provinzino | Brennon Willard |
Darin Weisigner | Derek Fetter |
Beckham Malone | Jody Knowles |
Brody Smith | Bree Whitmore |
Justin Shaw | Jayme Zidar |
Seth Daniels | Lucas Lowery |
Michael King Jr. | Dakota Smith |
Scott Bell | Kylan Garner |
Layla Eisenschenk | Lance Brasington |
Chad Wallace | Greg Kimmons |
Derek Fisher | Parker Gilbertson |
Chris Fetter | Brent Robinson |
Don O’Neal | Rusty Griffaw |
Dillon McCowan | Jonathan Woods |
Spencer Hughes | Billy Moyer Sr. |
Camaron Marlar |
Modifieds
Thursday | Friday |
Drake Troutman | Mike Harrison |
Ricky Thornton Jr. | Jordan Grabouski |
Tyler Nicely | Tyler Peterson |
Trent Young | Rodney Sanders |
Tanner Mullens | Jim Chisholm |
Tyler Davis | Michael Ledford |
Kyle Steffens | Tim Ward |
Trevor Neville | Michael Long |
Kyle Strickler | Mike McKinney |
Joe Chisholm | Blake Brown |
Austen Becerra | Carlos Ahumada |
Tyler Wolff | KC Budette |
Chase Holland | Alex Williamson |
Zane Devilbiss | Houston Johnson |
Dallon Murty | Dave Hess |
Jimmy Lennex | Kyle Hammer |
Dylan Sharp | Blake Adams |
Gary Christian | Michael Altobelli |
Jeff Larson | Jeff Reay |
Ray Bollinger | Treb Jacoby |
Damian Kiefer | Aaron Johnson |
Jordan Wever | Adam Stricker |
David Wietholder | Charlie Mefford |
Clay Money | Logan Veloz |
Dean Hoffman | Austin Rettig |
Peyton Taylor | Manix Furqueron |
Jesse Rockett | Ryan Ayers |
Rick Conoyer | Haleigh Gross |
Ty Norder | Nick Snell |
Troy Morris | Brandon Smith |
Ryan Gierke | Kyle Brown |
Brad Dyer | Joshua Hawkins |
2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals Super Late Model Purse
Thursday and Friday’s preliminary features
1. $10,000
2. $5,000
3. $2,500
4. $2,000
5. $1,800
6. $1,500
7. $1,400
8. $1,300
9. $1,200
10. $1,100
11-20. $1,000
Saturday’s main event
1. $70,000
2. $20,000
3. $10,000
4. $6,000
5. $4,000
6. $3,900
7. $3,800
8. $3,700
9. $3,600
10. $3,500
11. $3,400
12. $3,300
13. $3,200
14. $3,100
15. $3,000
16-20. $3,000
Who Won Last Year's Gateway Dirt Nationals?
Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., who became a back-to-back Gateway winner.
Gateway Dirt Nationals Winners
Year: Winner, hometown
2024: Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, Ill.
2023: Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, Ill.
2022: Tyler Erb, New Waverly, Texas
2021: Tyler Carpenter, Parkersburg, W.Va.
2020: cancelled
2019: Tyler Carpenter, Parkersburg, W.Va.
2018: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
2017: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
2016: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals Tickets
Thursday
Reserved seating: $29-$49 (limited seating available)
Three-day reserved: sold out
Three-day fan pit pass upgrade: $80
Three-day competitor pit pass: $160
Friday
Reserved seating: $29-49 (limited seating available)
Two-day reserved: $112
Fan pit pass upgrade: $80
Saturday
Reserved seating: $39-$59 (limited seating available)
Fan pit pass upgrade: $80
How To Watch The 2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals
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