CONCORD, NC (June 25, 2026) – The second half of the 2026 season is already here, and it starts with a huge month of racing in the heat of summer.
The month of July for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision begins with a three-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday, and it ends with the two biggest races of the season. In between is a three-race trip back east to a pair of northeastern staples.
Here’s a look at what’s ahead:
Deer Creek Speedway | NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 (July 2-4): The World of Outlaws is in the middle of a three-week tour of the upper Midwest, and it’s all building toward one of the tour’s signature events.
The Gopher 50 returns to Deer Creek on Independence Day weekend, with three full programs on tap. The weekend opens with a pair of $10,000-to-win shows on Thursday and Friday before the stakes are raised on Saturday with $40,000 up for grabs.
In addition to the racing, fans can expect plenty of off-track entertainment to celebrate the holiday weekend. A concert will take place in the B-Main Bar Commons immediately following Friday’s race featuring Old Country Boys, while the weekend will also include fireworks, midway giveaways, autograph sessions and more.
Last year’s Saturday finale was lost to rain, but the first two nights included plenty of tight racing, with Bobby Pierce and Nick Hoffman picking up the wins. Pierce enters next week’s race having won the last two completed Gopher 50s in 2023 and 2024, making him one of two full-time Outlaws with a Gopher 50 trophy, the other being Tim McCreadie (2010).
Stateline Speedway | Rick Briggs Memorial powered by Dave Warren Powersports (July 8): There won’t be any time to rest after a long weekend at Deer Creek, because teams have four days to make the 850-mile tow over to New York for a midweek visit to Stateline Speedway.
The Busti, NY facility is appearing on the World of Outlaws schedule for the first time since 2023, when Nick Hoffman broke through for his maiden Series victory. This year’s race will hold extra meaning for everyone in the region, as it honors one of its heroes, Rick Briggs.
Boom Briggs will be on hand at his father’s race making his return to the driver’s seat for the first time since the opening weeks of the season in Florida. He’ll also be doing it in his dad’s colors, as Briggs will run a red No. 95 tribute wrap on his Briggs Transport Racing machine at Stateline.
Sharon Speedway | Battle at the Border (July 10-11): Following an off day on Thursday, the World of Outlaws will make its annual midsummer visit to Sharon for a two-night event.
The Hartford, OH oval hosted its first World of Outlaws race as part of the Series’ revival season in 2004, and has been part of every season since 2021. It also holds the distinction of being one of only four tracks in the nation to welcome the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Super DIRTcar Series in 2026 alongside Volusia Speedway Park, Mansfield Speedway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Last year, Bobby Pierce won the opener on Friday and was leading on Saturday until Mike Marlar got by him and went on to score his only national Late Model victory of 2025.
Fairbury Speedway | Prairie Dirt Classic (July 24-25): Late July in Illinois means one thing – it’s Prairie Dirt Classic time.
The biggest event on the World of Outlaws schedule packs the entire dirt Late Model universe into the small town of Fairbury, IL, for a weekend culminating with a 100-lap battle around one of America’s best bullrings. Teams come from across the country with the sole goal of driving two blocks down South Third Street to the Bank of Pontiac after the race on Saturday night.
The past two editions of the race have seen a pair of Illinois favorites break through in their home state’s biggest race. In 2024, it was Bobby Pierce clearing Nick Hoffman on the final lap to finally end his years of shortcomings in the PDC. Then, in 2025, Brian Shirley held off Brandon Sheppard at the end to earn the biggest win of his career.
Cedar Lake Speedway | USA Nationals (July 30-Aug. 1): What’s the best way to follow up a crown jewel? With another crown jewel a week later.
Cedar Lake’s biggest event made its debut during the inaugural season of the World of Outlaws in 1988, and the USA Nationals has been a cornerstone of the Series ever since. The winners list is filled with legends of the past and present, including names like Billy Moyer, Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Darrell Lanigan, Jimmy Owens, Jonathan Davenport and Bobby Pierce.
The race’s level of prestige reached new heights starting last year when the Saturday purse was raised to $100,000-to-win. Ryan Gustin became the ultimate benefactor from that change, as he drove a flawless race to collect the biggest payday of his career.
Find tickets and more information for every World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision event in 2026 by clicking here.
Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
THE MONTH AHEAD: Marquee Race Weekends Bookend July World of Outlaws Calendar
CONCORD, NC (June 25, 2026) – The second half of the 2026 season is already here, and it starts with a huge month of racing in the heat of summer.
The month of July for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision begins with a three-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday, and it ends with the two biggest races of the season. In between is a three-race trip back east to a pair of northeastern staples.
Here’s a look at what’s ahead:
Deer Creek Speedway | NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 (July 2-4): The World of Outlaws is in the middle of a three-week tour of the upper Midwest, and it’s all building toward one of the tour’s signature events.
The Gopher 50 returns to Deer Creek on Independence Day weekend, with three full programs on tap. The weekend opens with a pair of $10,000-to-win shows on Thursday and Friday before the stakes are raised on Saturday with $40,000 up for grabs.
In addition to the racing, fans can expect plenty of off-track entertainment to celebrate the holiday weekend. A concert will take place in the B-Main Bar Commons immediately following Friday’s race featuring Old Country Boys, while the weekend will also include fireworks, midway giveaways, autograph sessions and more.
Last year’s Saturday finale was lost to rain, but the first two nights included plenty of tight racing, with Bobby Pierce and Nick Hoffman picking up the wins. Pierce enters next week’s race having won the last two completed Gopher 50s in 2023 and 2024, making him one of two full-time Outlaws with a Gopher 50 trophy, the other being Tim McCreadie (2010).
Stateline Speedway | Rick Briggs Memorial powered by Dave Warren Powersports (July 8): There won’t be any time to rest after a long weekend at Deer Creek, because teams have four days to make the 850-mile tow over to New York for a midweek visit to Stateline Speedway.
The Busti, NY facility is appearing on the World of Outlaws schedule for the first time since 2023, when Nick Hoffman broke through for his maiden Series victory. This year’s race will hold extra meaning for everyone in the region, as it honors one of its heroes, Rick Briggs.
Boom Briggs will be on hand at his father’s race making his return to the driver’s seat for the first time since the opening weeks of the season in Florida. He’ll also be doing it in his dad’s colors, as Briggs will run a red No. 95 tribute wrap on his Briggs Transport Racing machine at Stateline.
Sharon Speedway | Battle at the Border (July 10-11): Following an off day on Thursday, the World of Outlaws will make its annual midsummer visit to Sharon for a two-night event.
The Hartford, OH oval hosted its first World of Outlaws race as part of the Series’ revival season in 2004, and has been part of every season since 2021. It also holds the distinction of being one of only four tracks in the nation to welcome the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Super DIRTcar Series in 2026 alongside Volusia Speedway Park, Mansfield Speedway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Last year, Bobby Pierce won the opener on Friday and was leading on Saturday until Mike Marlar got by him and went on to score his only national Late Model victory of 2025.
Fairbury Speedway | Prairie Dirt Classic (July 24-25): Late July in Illinois means one thing – it’s Prairie Dirt Classic time.
The biggest event on the World of Outlaws schedule packs the entire dirt Late Model universe into the small town of Fairbury, IL, for a weekend culminating with a 100-lap battle around one of America’s best bullrings. Teams come from across the country with the sole goal of driving two blocks down South Third Street to the Bank of Pontiac after the race on Saturday night.
The past two editions of the race have seen a pair of Illinois favorites break through in their home state’s biggest race. In 2024, it was Bobby Pierce clearing Nick Hoffman on the final lap to finally end his years of shortcomings in the PDC. Then, in 2025, Brian Shirley held off Brandon Sheppard at the end to earn the biggest win of his career.
Cedar Lake Speedway | USA Nationals (July 30-Aug. 1): What’s the best way to follow up a crown jewel? With another crown jewel a week later.
Cedar Lake’s biggest event made its debut during the inaugural season of the World of Outlaws in 1988, and the USA Nationals has been a cornerstone of the Series ever since. The winners list is filled with legends of the past and present, including names like Billy Moyer, Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Darrell Lanigan, Jimmy Owens, Jonathan Davenport and Bobby Pierce.
The race’s level of prestige reached new heights starting last year when the Saturday purse was raised to $100,000-to-win. Ryan Gustin became the ultimate benefactor from that change, as he drove a flawless race to collect the biggest payday of his career.
Find tickets and more information for every World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision event in 2026 by clicking here.
Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every lap live on DIRTVision.