40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals
Texas Motorplex
October 10-12, 2025

Richard Gadson Wins Pro Stock Motorcycle

It was nearly a picture-perfect weekend for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson, who extended his points lead by defeating rookie Brayden Davis in the final round with a run of 6.796 at 200.37 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. It handed Gadson his fourth victory in what has been a dream season for the second-year rider, as he also extended his points lead to 72 points over Gaige Herrera.

Gadson, who qualified No. 1, was in command all weekend at Texas Motorplex, defeating Lance Bonham, Clayton Howey and Matt Smith en route to the final round. When Davis beat a red-lighting Herrera in the semifinals, it opened the door for Gadson to extend his points lead and he did just that, unleashing an .011 reaction time and rolling to his first career Dallas win.

It’s Gadson’s second win in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, as Gadson has turned into a standout performer in pressure situations.

“You watch this happen for other people and you want it for yourself, but I try to live in the moment. I try to remember: This is the stuff you watched Gaige [Herrera] do, stuff you watched Andrew [Hines] and Eddie [Krawiec] do, and you’re doing it right now,” Gadson said. “I just try to be present mentally in that moment and just say you’re living that dream.

“I woke up this morning and I looked at the ladder and said, ‘It’s going to be a long day’ because I know everybody’s tough right now. I’m just trying to keep my foot on the gas and hold on for their life. I’m extremely motivated right now. I feel like I have something to prove.”

Davis advanced to his third final round in his debut season thanks to victories against Ryan Oehler, John Hall and Herrera.

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ROUND ONE

W – Clayton Howey, Suzuki, 6.863, 197.38
L – Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.881, 198.11

W – Angie Smith, Buell, 6.803, 200.70
L – Chris Bostick, Suzuki, Foul – Red Light

W – Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.804, 197.32
L – Marc Ingwersen, 6.899, 194.66

W – John Hall, 6.819, 199.42
L – Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, Foul – Red Light

W – Matt Smith, Buell, 6.801, 201.25
L – Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.855, 200.11

W – Brayden Davis, Suzuki, 6.790, 201.15
L – Ryan Oehler, 6.863, 197.79

W – Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.749, 202.52
L – Charles Poskey, Suzuki, Foul – Red Light

W – Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.750, 202.00
L – Lance Bonham, Buell, 7.306, 177.15

QUARTERFINALS

W – Matt Smith, 6.888, 198.37
L – Angie Smith, 6.889, 197.98

W – Brayden Davis, 6.816, 199.25
L – John Hall, 6.867, 198.28

W – Richard Gadson, 6.817, 199.00
L – Clayton Howey, 6.947, 197.26

W – Gaige Herrera, 6.780, 200.95
L – Steve Johnson, Broke – No Show

SEMI-FINALS

W – Richard Gadson, 6.813, 198.62
L – Matt Smith, 6.873, 198.03

W – Brayden Davis, 6.831, 199.72
L – Gaige Herrera, Foul – Red Light;

FINAL

W – Richard Gadson, 6.796, 200.37
RU – Brayden Davis, 6.817, 200.34

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Saturday Qualifying

Richard Gadson claimed his second career No. 1 qualifier – with both coming this season – thanks to Friday’s run of 6.747 at 201.59 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. He enters Sunday in the points lead and the chance to stretch it out with his first career victory in Dallas. Gadson’s first-round opponent on Sunday will be Lance Bonham.

“I’m just trusting in my team and just trusting my team,” Gadson said. “They’ve given me a great bike and all I have to do is pop the clutch and hit the button on time, and I’ve been doing a pretty good job of that lately. I’ve been having a great time here at the Stampede of Speed in Dallas and we’ve got four rounds to go on Sunday to win it.”

Defending world champ Gaige Herrera, who has won at Texas Motorplex the past two years, improved on Saturday, qualifying second with a 6.752 at 200.71 and rookie Brayden Davis took third after going 6.771 at 201.46.

1. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.747, 201.59
2. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.752, 200.71
3. Brayden Davis, Suzuki, 6.771, 201.46
4. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.777, 199.07
5. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.803, 200.15
6. John Hall, Beull, 6.815, 200.38
7. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.826, 198.24
8. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.835, 198.96
9. Clayton Howey, Suzuki, 6.868, 196.62
10. Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 6.869, 194.38
11. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.871, 198.94
12. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.880, 194.28
13. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.881, 195.36
14. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.886, 196.27
15. Charles Poskey, Suzuki, 7.081, 189.40
16. Lance Bonham, Buell, 7.262, 181.55

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Friday Qualifying

Points leader Richard Gadson made a strong impression in Pro Stock Motorcycle under the lights on Friday, taking the top spot with a run of 6.747 at 201.59 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. Gadson made the quickest run in each session, with the run at night netting him a $5,000 bonus for “JEGS Friday Night Live.” If it holds, Gadson would also earn his second No. 1 qualifier of the year.

That was a noteworthy achievement for Gadson, who continues to have a banner year in his second season in the class. The two strong runs add to his points lead, with Gadson confident in what he can accomplish over the stretch run.

“From the championship standpoint, obviously, I’m counting every point I can find. I’m just feeling good about the bike, feeling good about the performance, and you know, I’m holding on for dear life [to the points lead] right now, so I’ll take anything I can get,” Gadson said. “I’m 29 points ahead with three races to go.

“Championship battle aside, I’ve always wanted to have a specialty low qualifier Friday. We have a few of them throughout the year, but none of them are like the Stampede of Speed, where you get to get up there on the [saddle]. I’ve always wanted to sit up there. I don’t think I ever have. So, this was pretty cool.”

Defending world champ Gaige Herrera, who is after his third straight win in Dallas, is second with a 6.767 at 200.35 and rookie Brayden Davis is third after going 6.772 at 200.53.

1. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.747, 201.59
2. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.767, 200.35
3. Brayden Davis, Suzuki, 6.772, 200.53
4. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.777, 199.07
5. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.803, 200.15
6. John Hall, Beull, 6.815, 200.38
7. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.831, 195.07
8. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.843, 198.55
9. Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 6.869, 194.38
10. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.871, 198.94
11. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.880, 194.28
12. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.881, 195.36
13. Clayton Howey, Suzuki, 6.885, 197.20
14. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.886, 196.27
15. Charles Poskey, Suzuki, 7.081, 189.40
16. Lance Bonham, Buell, 7.262, 181.55

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