**Brandon Freeburg Dominates Charlotte Dirt in Back-and-Forth Battle** Brandon Freeburg controlled the feature at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, leading 23 laps and holding off a determined Kyler Bruce down the stretch to secure the Round 3 victory. Freeburg's consistency proved decisive on the slick oval, even as Bruce applied constant pressure throughout the closing laps. The two drivers separated themselves from the rest of the field, making it a straight fight between them over the final circuits. Shae Paulo put on the most impressive individual performance of the night, launching from 24th on the grid to finish ninth — a stunning 15-position gain that had him climbing through traffic all evening. His drive was the hard charger story, methodically working forward while others around him faded. Scott S Smith took the pole with a strong qualifying lap but couldn't replicate that speed in the feature, ultimately finishing third and watching the race get away from him early. The three heat winners — Freeburg, Bruce, and Travis StClair — proved speed carries through the night, with Freeburg's pace peaking exactly when it mattered most.