The stage at Huset's Speedway couldn't have been set any better for David Gravel. Competing at the racetrack owned by his car owner, Tod Quiring. A stretch of tough-to-swallow second place finishes that continued into the week. And the biggest payday in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car history on the line.
The Billion Auto Huset's High Bank Nationals presented by Menards began with a pair of close runner-ups for Gravel on the Wednesday and Thursday prelims. Those came after two more second place finishes at Beaver Dam the weekend before.
Despite the disappointment of those results, Gravel remained focused and hungry heading into Saturday's $250,000 finale. A win with the biggest stakes in The Greatest Show on Dirt's history on the line would erase the bitter taste of so many second places. A record crowd filled in to watch what would unfold. The stage was set and Gravel delivered.