Derek Gluchacki Using KDDP Wild Card at Northeast Classic

Derek Gluchacki has announced he will use one of his five Wild Cards for the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) this Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, when the American-Canadian Tour takes the track for the Northeast Classic.

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Last week, KDDP unveiled the Wild Card system for its 2025 program. Each of the five finalists in this year's competition can choose five "Wild Card" races to double their points earned towards this year's battle for the Kulwicki Cup.

Gluchacki is opting to use his first Wild Card on Saturday at "The Magic Mile," where he's enjoyed plenty of success in his career. The Massachusetts driver has won the American-Canadian Tour portion of the Northeast Classic each of the last three years, giving him a 60-percent win rate in the event since its inception in 2020.

"With over 40 cars on the entry list, the competition will be intense, and we’re all in," said Gluchacki. "We’re chasing something truly special this year: our fourth consecutive win at NHMS after taking home the trophy three years in a row.

"Racing in memory of Alan Kulwicki with this program pushes us to embody his spirit both on and off the track. That legacy adds even more weight to this wild card race, and we’re ready to dig deep and fight hard to rise to the occasion."

Gluchacki is in his second year as a KDDP finalist. He finished second to Ty Fredrickson in last year's program.

Fans can watch the Northeast Classic live on RacingAmerica.TV on Saturday, April 19. Click here to learn more about how to watch the Northeast Classic from New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Fellow KDDP finalist Seth Christensen used his first Wild Card last Saturday in the zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model feature at Cordele Motor Speedway. Christensen finished eighth in the 30-car field, with Tristan McKee taking the win.

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