5/14/2025
Matt Covington
Covington Wins at Paducah
Matt Covington Racing Glenpool, OK (May 14, 2025) (Photo credit: Clay Guthrie)— Matt Covington found redemption at Paducah International Raceway this past Saturday night, scoring an impressive victory with the ASCS National Tour aboard his Reece Construction/D&W Towing/Simpson Race Products/Triple X machine.
Covington’s night started strong, winning his heat after a solid qualifying run that placed him second in his group. He carried that momentum into the dash, claiming the win and securing the pole for the feature. When the green flag dropped, Covington jumped to the lead and never looked back. With his Missile Motorsports/Outlaw Wings/KSE Products/Fisher Racing Engines-powered car dialed in, he led every lap en-route to his 20th career ASCS National Tour victory.
“It was a good win for us, and it felt great to get this one,” said Covington. “There’s just something about Paducah that clicks for me. The track had a lot of character, which made it a blast to drive. We’ve had speed all year, so it’s nice to get that monkey off our back early in the season, especially here, where we had a tire go down while leading last year. We've had some wins, but it had been a while since the last National Tour victory. We knew if we stayed the course, it would come together. This sport is humbling, and it can really test you. Moments like this remind you why you grind through all the tough nights in-between.”
“I want to give a sincere thank-you to Steven for all his hard work this year, and to all of our sponsors, supporters, and family who make it possible for us to compete at this level. Especially people like Vern Rengen, who has stood by me, not only financially, but by encouraging me, helping me grow as a driver, and lending his setup knowledge. He’s been a major asset to growing our program. Hopefully, we can keep this momentum going as the season kicks into high gear.”
Covington is slated to return to Knoxville Raceway this weekend piloting his Keizer Wheels/Smith Titanium/A-Rock Materials/Maxima Oil sprinter for more weekly action at the famed half-mile oval.
Matt Covington Racing thanks the following partners for their support during the 2025 season:
Triple X Chassis, All-Star Performance, Missile Motorsports, Reece Construction, Outlaw Wings, KSE Steering, Winters Performance, A-Rock Materials, Smiley’s Racing Products, Keizer Wheels, Factor 1 Racing, Smith Titanium, Simpson Race Products, Huggins Cams, Kaeding Performance / FK Shocks, Ultra Lite Brakes, Moe’s Helmet Painting, Maxima Racing Oils, Eaton Industrial, Hot Rod Powder Coating, Rod End Supply, Maxwell Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, Edison Auto Body, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Swindell Bleeders, D&W Towing, and T&L Foundry.
2025 Stats:
Starts: 14 | Wins: 2 | Top 5s: 7 | Top 10s: 9
On Tap:
5/17/25 – Knoxville Raceway – Knoxville, IA
Live Race Coverage:
Catch all the action this weekend via live video stream on DirtVision. Live scoring and race data are also available at MyRacePass.com.
Merchandise:
Season apparel including shirts, hats, and hoodies is available at www.mattcovingtonracing.com and www.shopmattcovington.com. Merchandise is also available trackside at the trailer during all upcoming races.
Stay Connected:
Follow Matt Covington throughout the 2025 season at www.mattcovingtonracing.com, on Facebook at Matt Covington Racing, on X (formerly Twitter) @mattcovington95, on Instagram @mattcovingtonracing, and on TikTok @mattcovingtonracing.
Article Credit: Photo Credit: Clay Guthrie
Submitted By: Matt Covington