Giovanni Scelzi secures victory at Texas Motor Speedway opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Giovanni Scelzi won the opening race of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing championship weekend at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16. Scelzi passed Rico Abreu in the closing laps to take the lead and ultimately secure the win. He began the race in seventh position and gained momentum after overtaking both Abreu and Tanner Holmes, who initially led for 12 laps. This victory reduces Scelzi's deficit to Abreu in the championship standings, now trailing by 36 points entering the final race. Scelzi aims to capitalize on this win to push for his first championship title.
- •Scelzi moves up from seventh to secure the win in a 25-lap race.
- •Abreu led laps 13-17 before finishing third.
- •Scelzi cuts Abreu's championship lead to 36 points.
- •Final race of the championship weekend is upcoming on October 17.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Giovanni Scelzi Wins Dramatic High Limit Racing Opener at Texas Motor Speedway
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 High Limit Racing Friday Results At Texas Motor Speedway
"Scelzi Wins Intense Battle With Rico Abreu Giovanni Scelzi delivered a clutch performance Friday night, winning the opening race of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing’s championship weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. Driving the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, Scelzi passed championship rival Rico Abreu in the closing laps and held on…
"Results from Friday's Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing All-In Championship Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 3:27 AMGiovanni Scelzi Wins Dramatic High Limit Racing Opener at Texas Motor Speedway
Scelzi Wins Intense Battle With Rico Abreu Giovanni Scelzi delivered a clutch performance Friday night, winning the opening race of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing’s championship weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. Driving the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, Scelzi passed championship rival Rico Abreu in the closing laps and held on…
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 3:16 AM2026 High Limit Racing Friday Results At Texas Motor Speedway
Results from Friday's Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing All-In Championship Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
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