Massingill Wins Finale, Nelson Takes Series Crown
NXTbets Pro | Published On: October 6, 2026
Bryce Massingill
Bryce Massingill closed the USAC Midwest Thunder SpeeD2 Midget season with a win in the finale at Montpelier Speedway in Montpelier, Indiana. He started ninth in the 25-lap feature, took the lead from Buddy Hollmeyer with four laps left and beat Jakeb Boxell to the line by 0.473 seconds. Luke Hall finished third, Hollmeyer took fourth and Tyler Nelson crossed in fifth. The result gave Massingill his 23rd career USAC Midwest Thunder SpeeD2 Midget win.
The victory was Massingill’s fifth in the final eight features.
Tyler Nelson
Tyler Nelson left Montpelier with his second consecutive series championship. He finished fifth in the finale and secured the crown by 40 points over Massingill. Massingill’s win and Nelson’s title made the finale a split result at the top of the series.
Finale Finish
The finale featured six lead changes before Massingill won and Nelson secured the championship. The result paired Massingill’s race victory with Nelson’s second straight series title.
