Cummins Collects First Terre Haute USAC Win At Jim Hurtubise Classic

The defending USAC Sprint Car champion finally conquers the Terre Haute Action Track

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Kyle Cummins, the defending USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship driver, earned his first career USAC National Sprint Car victory at Indiana's Terre Haute Action Track on Sunday night, winning the 23rd running of the Jim Hurtubise Classic.

Why it matters

Cummins had long sought a USAC National Sprint Car win at the famed Terre Haute oval, having made his series debut there as a 16-year-old in 2003. His latest triumph ties him for 18th on the all-time USAC National Sprint Car wins list.

The details

Starting fifth, Cummins took the lead from Mitchel Moles on lap 5 and led the remaining 26 laps to secure the victory. He held off challenges from Moles and Justin Grant to claim the checkered flag by over 1.5 seconds.

  • On lap 5, Cummins passed Moles to take the lead.
  • Cummins led the final 26 laps to win the 30-lap feature.

The players

Kyle Cummins

The defending USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship driver who earned his first career USAC National Sprint Car win at Terre Haute.

Mitchel Moles

The driver who led the opening 4 laps before being passed by Cummins and finishing second.

Justin Grant

The driver who finished third after passing Moles for the second position late in the race.

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What they’re saying

“Nothing else could compare to taming the Terre Haute Action Track in USAC competition.”

— Kyle Cummins, Driver

What’s next

Cummins will look to build on this win as the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season continues on May 1 at Bloomington Speedway for the 19th Larry Rice Classic.

The takeaway

Cummins' breakthrough victory at the Terre Haute Action Track, a track that had long eluded him, is a significant milestone in his USAC career and further cements his status as one of the top sprint car drivers in the country.