Proven on the Track: Danny Richardson Sets New AS Track Record with AutoGear M23

Jersey Devil Majors | Thunderbolt Raceway | May 2026

Danny Richardson and the No. 22 Camaro added another milestone to an already impressive racing season at the Jersey Devil Majors at Thunderbolt Raceway.

Richardson captured the AS class win while setting a new American Sedan track record with a blistering 1:18.953 lap time.

For the AutoGear team, the result represents more than just a fast lap. It’s real-world proof of what a properly engineered 4-speed transmission can deliver under demanding racing conditions.

TRACK RECORD

AS Class Winner

LAP TIME

1:18.953

TRANSMISSION

AutoGear M23

500+ race miles logged without rebuild

Danny’s Camaro runs an AutoGear’s high performance M23 4-speed transmission designed to handle the stress, heat, and repeated abuse of competitive road racing.

Even more impressive, the transmission platform has now logged more than 500 race miles without rebuild.

In a racing environment where durability matters just as much as outright speed, that kind of consistency speaks volumes.

Danny Richardson and the No. 22 Camaro after the AS class win at Thunderbolt Raceway.

Danny Richardson and the No. 22 Camaro after the AS class win at Thunderbolt Raceway.

“Track records are exciting, but longevity matters too. Seeing an AutoGear M23 continue performing at this level after hundreds of race miles reinforces what these transmissions are built to do.”

Dean Burrows President & CEO, Gear Motions

The Jersey Devil Majors field featured several highly accomplished drivers, making the result even more meaningful for the Richardson Racing team.

AutoGear is proud to support racers like Danny Richardson who continue pushing both driver skill and equipment performance to the limit.

Congratulations to Danny and the entire Richardson Racing crew on another outstanding weekend at Thunderbolt Raceway.


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