Single Stakes His Claim with Dominant Season-Opening Win at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV — The Red Light Racing League opened its 21st season Monday night with a statement race under the lights of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Round 1 of the inaugural Checkered Flag Auto Supply Scrambler Series delivered a fast-paced, strategy-heavy showdown in NASCAR Trucks, where adaptability was immediately put to the test. When the dust settled, Sean Single emerged from the chaos with a commanding victory, establishing himself as an early championship threat.

Qualifying set the tone for a competitive night, with Adam Matz claiming the pole and multiple-time champion Max Theriault lining up alongside him. From the green flag, the pair traded momentum in a side-by-side duel, the outside lane proving to be the preferred path early. Luke Logan Allen stayed tucked in behind, showing maturity well beyond his years as the front of the field fought for control. That rhythm was quickly interrupted by the race’s first caution when Geoffrey Souza was turned, triggering an accordion-style incident that collected several trucks and left spotlighted driver James Skelton with heavy aerodynamic damage under the league’s no-fast-repair rules.

As the race settled into longer runs, Connor Blasco became the story of the middle portion. Starting deep in the field, Blasco carved his way forward with authority, eventually taking control of the race by lap 59. With fuel capacity limited to 50 percent, pit strategy became the defining variable, forcing drivers to balance aggression with survival while managing multiple tire sets. A mistimed caution during a split green-flag pit cycle reshuffled the order, catching early leaders Matz and Theriault on the wrong side of the strategy and opening the door for Trent Potter and Sean Single to move to the front.

The pivotal moment came during the final green-flag pit stops. Blasco, who appeared to have the race in hand, stretched his fuel run just a lap too far. His truck sputtered on the backstretch, forcing a slow crawl to pit road and dropping him two laps down in a heartbreaking reversal. With the favorite eliminated, the race transformed into a high-stakes gamble. Zach Mitchell and Geoffrey Souza stayed out with a two-tire call to gain track position, while Single committed to four fresh tires, betting that grip would matter more than clean air in the closing laps.

A late caution set the stage for a short shootout, and on the restart Mitchell tried to defend the lead on worn rubber. The difference was immediate. Single powered underneath, Single cleared the field within a lap, and opened a decisive gap. Behind him, Potter and Theriault battled through turbulent air and shifting momentum, but neither could mount a serious charge. Single stayed composed to the checkered flag, claiming the season-opening win and an early playoff berth.

Potter crossed the line second after a strong, consistent night, while Theriault completed the podium following an impressive recovery from mid-race adversity. Jason Wells and Geoffrey Souza rounded out the top five, with Matz salvaging sixth after leading early.

In victory lane, Single admitted the final laps were anything but calm, noting that the closing gap had his nerves on edge. Still, the result spoke loudly. With Las Vegas in the books, the Scrambler Series now shifts gears to the high-speed unpredictability of Talladega, where adaptability will once again decide who rises and who gets swept away in the draft.