Brent Crews Proves He’s the Dirt Track King With Another Springfield Mile Victory
When you’re 17 years old and already making veteran racers look like they’re driving with their parking brakes on, you’re probably doing something right. Brent Crews just reminded everyone at the Springfield Mile why he’s untouchable when it comes to dirt track racing, and frankly, it’s getting a little ridiculous how good he is.
Sunday’s Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds wasn’t just another win for Crews. It was a masterclass in how to make everyone else look like they showed up to the wrong race. The young phenom didn’t just win. He dominated with the kind of authority that makes you wonder if the other drivers were even trying.
Brent Crews Makes It Look Easy at Springfield
Starting sixth based on owner points, Brent Crews had to work his way through the field methodically and carefully, especially after practice and qualifying were rained out. Pole sitter Brenden “Butterbean” Queen probably thought he had a decent shot at victory. That optimism lasted exactly 18 laps before Crews decided playtime was over and made his move for the lead. From that point on, Queen and everyone else were racing for second place.
“This is one of my favorite races on the schedule,” Crews said after the race, probably trying not to sound too smug about making everyone else look amateur. “We had an absolute hot rod today, and it was a blast to drive.” A hot rod indeed. While other drivers were wrestling with their cars like they were trying to tame wild broncos, Crews was out there looking like he was on a Sunday cruise through the countryside.
The Numbers Don’t Lie About Brent Crews’ Dominance
Here’s where things get put into perspective. This was Brent Crews’ third ARCA dirt track win in what’s essentially a four-race career on dirt. His only “failure”? A runner-up finish to Jesse Love in 2023. Let’s break down just how dominant Brent Crews has been on dirt tracks.
- Three wins in four dirt track starts
- Second win at Springfield Mile specifically
- Third ARCA win of 2025
- Fifth career ARCA victory overall
Those aren’t just good numbers. They’re the kind of statistics that make other drivers wonder what they’ve been doing for the past 13 races.
Nitro Motorsports Gets Their Dirt Track Baptism
Sunday marked Brent Crews’ first outing with Nitro Motorsports, though calling it a “debut” feels a bit dramatic when you consider their history together. This is the same organization that helped guide Crews to 10 victories and a championship in the Trans Am Championship TA2 class. So yeah, they know how to work together.
For Nitro’s first-ever ARCA Menards dirt track race, enlisting Crews was perhaps one of their smartest moves thus far. The team has already found Victory Lane twice this season with other drivers, but having Crews behind the wheel on dirt is like having a cheat code. The cohesion between driver and team was so immediate that it almost felt unfair to the competition.
What This Means for Brent Crews’ Future
While everyone else was focused on just trying to keep up, Brent Crews was out there building his resume for bigger things. This wasn’t just about winning another race, but more so about proving that his dirt track success isn’t some fluke or beginner’s luck.
The kid has now established himself as the guy to beat whenever ARCA rolls into a dirt track. That’s not hyperbole. That’s just cold hard math. When you win three out of four races in any category, you’ve pretty much cornered the market.
How The Rest of the Field Held Up in Comparison to Crews
Regarding the rest of the field of 22 drivers didn’t buckle under pressure even though they were given tested by Brent Crews’ fierce domination on the track. Despite this Lavar Scott managed to bring it home in second place, which is honestly impressive given how far ahead Crews was running. Kelly Kovski grabbed third, while Brenden Queen salvaged fourth after getting passed early on. once Crews took the lead, this race was over.
The only suspense was whether anyone would get close enough to make it enjoyable. Points leader Queen started on pole and probably had legitimate hopes of extending his championship lead. Instead, he got a front-row seat to watch Crews put on another clinic. Meanwhile, current points runner-up Lawless Alan had an even worse day, damaging his car on lap 20 and finishing 20th. Sometimes racing just isn’t fair.
Looking Ahead: More Domination on the Horizon?
The ARCA Menards Series heads to Madison International Speedway on Friday for the ARCA Menards Series 200, and you have to wonder if Brent Crews will make another appearance. Probably not. He’s got his own NASCAR Truck Series program to focus on.
Therefore, when ARCA returns to dirt at DuQuoin on August 31st, don’t be surprised if specific competitors suddenly develop mysterious scheduling conflicts.Crews now sits at three wins, four top-fives, and four top-10s in just four dirt track starts. Those aren’t just impressive numbers – they’re the kind of statistics that make you wonder if he’s actually from this planet.
Final Thoughts
The real question isn’t whether Brent Crews will win more dirt track races. The question is whether anyone else will figure out how to beat him before he moves on to bigger things. For now, the rest of the ARCA field will have to accept reality. When it comes to dirt track racing, Brent Crews isn’t just good. He’s in a class by himself. Honestly, that class probably has a no-visitors policy.
