March 5, 2026

Addison Meitzler and Jesse Hirthler battle for the win at the Freedom 76er. Photo Credit: Scott Bender

Addison Meitzler Battles to Last Lap Win Over Jesse Hirthler at the Freedom 38er

Addison Meitzler and Jesse Hirthler were side by side in heavy lapped traffic for the last ten laps of the Freedom 38er with Addison running the bottom while Jesse Ran the top.  Jesse moved into the lead on lap 32 only to have Addison reclaim the lead on the final lap by a margin of only .037 to capture the Freedom 38er and his 4th win of the season.

Addison Meitzler taking the checkered flag by .037 seconds at the Freedom 38. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

T.P. TRUCK EQUIPMENT NASCAR SPORTSMAN FREEDOM 38 FEATURE FINISH (38 laps): 1. ADDISON MEITZLER, 2. Jesse Hirthler, 3. Kenny Gilmore, 4. Colin Cox, 5. Jax Yohn, 6. Bryce Bashore, 7. Dylan Swinehart, 8. Adrianna Delliponti, 9. Gavyn Krupp, 10. Parker Guldin, 11. Matt Peck, 12. Matt Martino, 13. Joey Vaccaro, 14. Jimmy Leiby, 15. Mike Schneck Jr., 16. Decker Swinehart, 17. Nathan Mohr, 18. Brett Gilmore, 19. Kyle Hartzell, 20 Teague Miller, 21. Scott Kohler,22. Mark Gaugler, 23. Brad Brightbill, 24 Joe Toth, 25. Jesse Landis, 26. Stephen Smith III, 27.Richie Hitzler, 28. Brandon Banos, 29 Brett Grim, 30. TJ Mayberry

PATRIOT 20 – B MAIN – Top 5 Transfer to feature (20 laps): 1. GAVYN KRUPP, 2. Matt Peck, 3. Teague Miller, 4. Jimmy Leiby, 5. Jesse Landis, 6. Todd Smith, 7. Ebby Ridge, 8. Brayden Shelton, 9. Lawson Szerencits, 10. Chase Gular,11. Colton Perry, 12. Xavier Sprague, 13. John McGeoy, 14. Dakota Kohler, 15. Troy Bollinger, 16. Jason Graber, 17. Alex Bartorillo, 18. Brad Force, 19. Jeese Leiby, 20. Mike Stofflet, 21. Christopher Buffalino, 22. Nate Horn

DID NOT QUALIFY: Dennis Graber, Troy Bollinger, John McGeoy, Duncan Molesworth, Mark Mohr, Mike Toth, BJ Joly III, Mike Stofflet, Brayden Shelton, Steve Young, Todd Smith, Xavier Sprague, Kaitlyn Bailey, Nate Horn, Jason Graber, Brad Force, Ebby Ridge, Taylor Kramer, Colton Perry, Chase Gular, Shannon Slaughter, Dirk Rimrott, Alex Bartorillo, Mark Behm, Lawson Szerencits, Troy Conrad, Christopher Buffalino, Zach Steffey, Jesse Leiby, Dakota Kohler, Mike Loney, Matt Ellery

HEAT WINNERS: Decker Swinehart, Mark Gaugler, Parker Guldin, TJ Mayberry, Jax Yohn, Richie Hitzler, Nathan Mohr, Brett Grim

CONSOLATION WINNERS: Brayden Shelton, Ebby Ridge

Addison Meitzler (center); Jesse Hirthler (right) and Kenny Gilmore (left).