Gavin Miller claims first major career win at Western World Championships
NXTbets Pro | Published On: October 24, 2026
Miller breakthrough
Miller won the 35-lap USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship feature at the 59th Western World Championships at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, Arizona, and the result gave him his first major career win. Miller started third and moved forward with purpose in a race that stayed tight at the front until he found the opening he needed. He took the lead from Kevin Thomas Jr. on lap 23 and led the final 12 laps, turning a strong run into a milestone night. His victory also came with a payoff of $42,450, a fitting reward for a drive that combined patience early and pace late.
Western World finishers
Miller won by 1.766 seconds. Kevin Thomas Jr. held second, and Justin Grant came home third. Jake Swanson finished fourth and Stevie Sussex took fifth, giving the feature a strong top five behind the winner.
Team AZ milestone
The night carried another layer of meaning for Team AZ, which recorded its third Western World finale victory in five seasons. Miller’s win fit into that track record and added another strong result for the organization. He also received the Whiz Kid Western World Rookie of the Year honor, along with a $1,000 bonus, adding another line to a night already marked by a career-first breakthrough. The combination of the race victory, the rookie recognition and the team milestone gave the night a clear place in the Western World’s recent history.
