BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – The June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports in Norwalk, Ohio, marks the halfway point of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule and Alexis DeJoria can just feel that her first win in the Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car is right around the corner.

DeJoria, in her first season with 24-time NHRA championship winning John Force Racing, has seen a career resurgence in just the year’s first nine races. She’s already been to two final rounds (Gainesville and Chicago), won the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Chicago, qualified five times in the Top 8 (giving her first-round lane choice) and earned more round wins (11) after eight races than she did all of last season.

The six-time NHRA Funny Car event winner has every reason to believe No. 7 can happen this weekend and knows her Mike Neff/Jonnie Lindberg-led Bandero Café team is up to the task.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 691; 2. Matt Hagan, 667; 3. J.R. Todd, 634; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 619; 5. Jack Beckman, 589; 6. Chad Green, 561; 7. Alexis DeJoria, 524; 8. Spencer Hyde, 459; 9. Austin Prock, 437; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 391.

Quotes

How do you assess the Bandero Café team’s performance going into the halfway point of the season?

“The first half of the season for the Bandero Café Chevy Funny Car team has been good. We’ve made a few final rounds, had some Top 5 qualifying positions, and earned a Mission Foods “Too Fast Too Tasty” Challenge win in Chicago. My John Force Racing teammates have all completed the task at hand and made it to the winner’s circle so that’s all we’re missing now and I can just feel it happening every time we go to the racetrack.”

You’re currently seventh in the point standings but is that something you pay attention to or is it all about the next round of competition?

“I definitely pay attention to points standings. It’s important to stay in the Top 5 in the first half of the regular season and there’s just six more races before we start the Countdown so we’re focused on moving up.”

What are your memories of racing at Norwalk?

“I’ve had some some good showings at Norwalk so I’m looking forward to getting back there. I even won a “Night Under Fire” event in 2022 against my current boss John Force. The fans are great and I’ve always wanted to win one of those ice cream scoops.”

How did you spend the off weekend after three in a row?

“The off weekend fell on my mother’s birthday and Father’s Day this year so I got to celebrate both of my parents. I chartered a 92-foot schooner and took my family and friends on a day cruise around Newport and Jamestown, Rhode Island for her birthday celebration. We swam in the ocean and ate tons of fresh seafood and drank champagne. It was glorious.”

Weekend Appearances

DeJoria will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

Race Results

Alexis DeJoria	Race Result	Round by Round Results	Qualified	Event Record
2012 (FC)	DNQ	N/A	18th	0-0
2013 (FC)	1st round	Loss to J. Gray	13th	0-1
2014 (FC)	1st round	Loss to C. Head	10th	0-2
2015 (FC)	2nd round	Beat T. Johnson Jr Loss to D. Worsham	12th	1-3
2016 (FC)	2nd round	Beat J. Beckman Loss to C. Force	12th	2-4
2017 (FC)	2nd round	Beat D. Worsham Loss to R. Hight	7th	3-5
2018	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2019	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2020 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021 (FC)	Semi-finals	Beat P. Lee Beat M. Hagan Lost to C. Pedregon	6th	5-6
2022 (FC)	2nd round	Beat P. Lee Lost to R. Hight	6th	6-7
2023 (FC)	2nd round	Beat P. Lee Loss to B. Alexander	4th	7-8
2024 (FC)	1st round	Loss to C. Green	8th	7-9
2025 (FC)	1st round	Loss to D. Richards	6th	7-10

Wins: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Record: 7-10

2026 Results

DEJORIA SEEKS NORWALK WIN TO CAP STRONG FIRST HALF

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – The June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports in Norwalk, Ohio, marks the halfway point of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule and Alexis DeJoria can just feel that her first win in the Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car is right around the corner.

DeJoria, in her first season with 24-time NHRA championship winning John Force Racing, has seen a career resurgence in just the year’s first nine races. She’s already been to two final rounds (Gainesville and Chicago), won the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Chicago, qualified five times in the Top 8 (giving her first-round lane choice) and earned more round wins (11) after eight races than she did all of last season.

The six-time NHRA Funny Car event winner has every reason to believe No. 7 can happen this weekend and knows her Mike Neff/Jonnie Lindberg-led Bandero Café team is up to the task.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 691; 2. Matt Hagan, 667; 3. J.R. Todd, 634; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 619; 5. Jack Beckman, 589; 6. Chad Green, 561; 7. Alexis DeJoria, 524; 8. Spencer Hyde, 459; 9. Austin Prock, 437; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 391.

Quotes

How do you assess the Bandero Café team’s performance going into the halfway point of the season?

“The first half of the season for the Bandero Café Chevy Funny Car team has been good. We’ve made a few final rounds, had some Top 5 qualifying positions, and earned a Mission Foods “Too Fast Too Tasty” Challenge win in Chicago. My John Force Racing teammates have all completed the task at hand and made it to the winner’s circle so that’s all we’re missing now and I can just feel it happening every time we go to the racetrack.”

You’re currently seventh in the point standings but is that something you pay attention to or is it all about the next round of competition?

“I definitely pay attention to points standings. It’s important to stay in the Top 5 in the first half of the regular season and there’s just six more races before we start the Countdown so we’re focused on moving up.”

What are your memories of racing at Norwalk?

“I’ve had some some good showings at Norwalk so I’m looking forward to getting back there. I even won a “Night Under Fire” event in 2022 against my current boss John Force. The fans are great and I’ve always wanted to win one of those ice cream scoops.”

How did you spend the off weekend after three in a row?

“The off weekend fell on my mother’s birthday and Father’s Day this year so I got to celebrate both of my parents. I chartered a 92-foot schooner and took my family and friends on a day cruise around Newport and Jamestown, Rhode Island for her birthday celebration. We swam in the ocean and ate tons of fresh seafood and drank champagne. It was glorious.”

Weekend Appearances

DeJoria will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

Race Results

Alexis DeJoria	Race Result	Round by Round Results	Qualified	Event Record
2012 (FC)	DNQ	N/A	18th	0-0
2013 (FC)	1st round	Loss to J. Gray	13th	0-1
2014 (FC)	1st round	Loss to C. Head	10th	0-2
2015 (FC)	2nd round	Beat T. Johnson Jr Loss to D. Worsham	12th	1-3
2016 (FC)	2nd round	Beat J. Beckman Loss to C. Force	12th	2-4
2017 (FC)	2nd round	Beat D. Worsham Loss to R. Hight	7th	3-5
2018	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2019	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2020 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021 (FC)	Semi-finals	Beat P. Lee Beat M. Hagan Lost to C. Pedregon	6th	5-6
2022 (FC)	2nd round	Beat P. Lee Lost to R. Hight	6th	6-7
2023 (FC)	2nd round	Beat P. Lee Loss to B. Alexander	4th	7-8
2024 (FC)	1st round	Loss to C. Green	8th	7-9
2025 (FC)	1st round	Loss to D. Richards	6th	7-10

Wins: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Record: 7-10

2026 Results

Event	Qualify	Round by Round	Round Record	Points Position
Gainesville	11	Beat Cruz Pedregon, Spencer Hyde, J.R. Todd; lost to Chad Green	3-1	2
Phoenix	12	Lost Jordan Vandergriff	3-2	6
Pomona1	7	Beat Dave Richards; lost to Ron Capps	4-3	7
Charlotte	5	Won 1st Quad; lost 2nd quad	5-4	6
Valdosta	10	Beat Cruz Pedregon, Matt Hagan; lost to J.R. Todd	7-5	6
Chicago	12	Beat Spencer Hyde, Dave Richards, Matt Hagan; lost to Chad Green	10-6	6
Maryland	7	Lost to Ron Capps	10-7	6
Epping	3	Beat Cruz Pedregon; lost to Ron Capps	11-8	7
Bristol	2	Lost to Jordan Vandergriff	11-9	7

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – Josh Hart knows what it’s like to make it to the final round of NHRA Top Fuel competition at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park but not pop the champagne cork afterward so that’s exactly what he and the Speedmaster team intend to do during the June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio.

The Ocala, Fla.-based driver kicked off 2026 with a win at the NHRA season-opener in Gainesville, Fla., so he’s already experienced victory in his first year behind the wheel for John Force Racing. A key motivation to do so again this weekend in Norwalk is the sting of making his third career final round there in 2022 but not completing the task in a rain-delayed final round against Mike Salinas.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Shawn Langdon, 920; 2. Doug Kalitta, 806; 3. Leah Pruett, 693; 4. Tony Stewart, 533; 5. Antron Brown, 517; 6. Josh Hart, 500; 7. Maddi Gordon, 499; 8. Billy Torrence, 466; 9. Justin Ashley, 419; 10. Clay Millican, 365.

Quotes

Norwalk marks the halfway point of the season so what are your thoughts on the team’s first-half performance?

“I would say we’re learning more and more every day. We’re not where we want to be but I think everybody knows that. We expect to qualify in the Top 5 in every race no matter what. We expect to win every race and we’ve struggled the last couple. Now it’s time to get serious.”

Are you thinking about the point standings at this point of the season or is it just each round individually?

“Yes, absolutely. You can say what you want but everybody’s paying attention. There is still a regular season championship to win. We want to claw our way to at least the No. 3 spot, and that’s a tall feat. There are a lot of moving pieces. I don’t know if, mathematically, that’s possible, but we’re going to try to win the next couple of races going into Indy. And I think we have a really good shot at doing that. I also think that we will have a really good shot at getting our speed record back.”

Talk about what that speed record means to you, to have the fastest race car in the sport. 

“David Grubnic and John Collins (crew chiefs) are probably not as excited about that as they lead on. They’re more worried about elapsed times and winning races. I want it all. For me to be able to say that I am piloting the fastest car in the world is something that’s on my bucket list this year. I think that we started off strong and we’ve gotten off that path, but I’m very confident we’ll find our way back.”

What are your memories of your runner-up finish at Norwalk in 2022, where you made your third career final-round appearance?

“It was the perfect storm against us. We had the car. We had the driver. Everything was in our favor, and then the rain came. I remember when the rain came, I walked by Salinas’s pit and watched them freshen up their car. I think they even put a new bullet in it. So, when we got the opportunity to run the final, I felt like that was a move we should have made and we didn’t do it. We just fell short in every column so we’d love nothing more to to win that race this weekend. “

What did you do with the off weekend after three races in a row?

“I got all my T’s crossed and I’s dotted at Burnyzz. I worked my tail off at the office and then I did not leave the house for three days. I stayed in my little safe place with my family spent as much time as I possibly could squeeze out of it. And now I’m back in the saddle.”

Weekend Appearances

Hart will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

Race Results

Norwalk	Race Result	Round by Round Results	Qualified	Event Record
2021 (TF)	1st round	Loss to J. Ashley	10th	0-1
2022 (TF)	Runner-up	Beat S. Massey Beat A. Prock Beat B. Force Loss to M. Salinas	4th	3-2
2023 (TF)	2nd round	Beat S. Massey Loss to B. Force	6th	4-3
2024 (TF)	DNQ	N/A	17th	4-3
2025 (TF)	2nd round	Beat S. Massey Loss to J. Ashley	9th	5-4

Wins: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Record: 5-4

2026 Results

HART HAS UNFINISHED BUSINESS AT NORWALK

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – Josh Hart knows what it’s like to make it to the final round of NHRA Top Fuel competition at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park but not pop the champagne cork afterward so that’s exactly what he and the Speedmaster team intend to do during the June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio.

The Ocala, Fla.-based driver kicked off 2026 with a win at the NHRA season-opener in Gainesville, Fla., so he’s already experienced victory in his first year behind the wheel for John Force Racing. A key motivation to do so again this weekend in Norwalk is the sting of making his third career final round there in 2022 but not completing the task in a rain-delayed final round against Mike Salinas.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Shawn Langdon, 920; 2. Doug Kalitta, 806; 3. Leah Pruett, 693; 4. Tony Stewart, 533; 5. Antron Brown, 517; 6. Josh Hart, 500; 7. Maddi Gordon, 499; 8. Billy Torrence, 466; 9. Justin Ashley, 419; 10. Clay Millican, 365.

Quotes

Norwalk marks the halfway point of the season so what are your thoughts on the team’s first-half performance?

“I would say we’re learning more and more every day. We’re not where we want to be but I think everybody knows that. We expect to qualify in the Top 5 in every race no matter what. We expect to win every race and we’ve struggled the last couple. Now it’s time to get serious.”

Are you thinking about the point standings at this point of the season or is it just each round individually?

“Yes, absolutely. You can say what you want but everybody’s paying attention. There is still a regular season championship to win. We want to claw our way to at least the No. 3 spot, and that’s a tall feat. There are a lot of moving pieces. I don’t know if, mathematically, that’s possible, but we’re going to try to win the next couple of races going into Indy. And I think we have a really good shot at doing that. I also think that we will have a really good shot at getting our speed record back.”

Talk about what that speed record means to you, to have the fastest race car in the sport. 

“David Grubnic and John Collins (crew chiefs) are probably not as excited about that as they lead on. They’re more worried about elapsed times and winning races. I want it all. For me to be able to say that I am piloting the fastest car in the world is something that’s on my bucket list this year. I think that we started off strong and we’ve gotten off that path, but I’m very confident we’ll find our way back.”

What are your memories of your runner-up finish at Norwalk in 2022, where you made your third career final-round appearance?

“It was the perfect storm against us. We had the car. We had the driver. Everything was in our favor, and then the rain came. I remember when the rain came, I walked by Salinas’s pit and watched them freshen up their car. I think they even put a new bullet in it. So, when we got the opportunity to run the final, I felt like that was a move we should have made and we didn’t do it. We just fell short in every column so we’d love nothing more to to win that race this weekend. “

What did you do with the off weekend after three races in a row?

“I got all my T’s crossed and I’s dotted at Burnyzz. I worked my tail off at the office and then I did not leave the house for three days. I stayed in my little safe place with my family spent as much time as I possibly could squeeze out of it. And now I’m back in the saddle.”

Weekend Appearances

Hart will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

Race Results

Norwalk	Race Result	Round by Round Results	Qualified	Event Record
2021 (TF)	1st round	Loss to J. Ashley	10th	0-1
2022 (TF)	Runner-up	Beat S. Massey Beat A. Prock Beat B. Force Loss to M. Salinas	4th	3-2
2023 (TF)	2nd round	Beat S. Massey Loss to B. Force	6th	4-3
2024 (TF)	DNQ	N/A	17th	4-3
2025 (TF)	2nd round	Beat S. Massey Loss to J. Ashley	9th	5-4

Wins: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Record: 5-4

2026 Results

Event	Qualify	Round by Round	Round Record	Points Position
Gainesville	1	Beat Dan Mercier, Tripp Tatum, Antron Brown, Doug Kalitta	4-0	1
Phoenix	10	Beat Justin Ashley, lost to Leah Pruett	5-1	2
Pomona1	2	Beat Cameron Ferre, lost to Tony Stewart	6-2	4
Charlotte	4	Lost in 1st quad	6-3	5
Valdosta	9	Lost to Leah Pruett	6-4	5
Chicago	4	Beat Justin Ashley, Tony Stewart, lost to Shawn Langdon	8-5	5
Maryland	7	Lost to Clay Millican	8-6	5
Epping	3	Beat Rit Pustari; Lost to Billy Torrence	9-7	4
Bristol	6	Lost to Doug Kalitta	9-8	6

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – With a NHRA Funny Car 75^th anniversary diamond Wally now firmly in their possession, Jack Beckman and the PEAK SQUAD turn their attention to the June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Raceway Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

Beckman & Company earned their first win of the season two weeks ago at Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway against John Force Racing teammate Jordan Vandergriff for the rain-delayed final round of the New Hampshire event the week before. Despite the unexpectedly long wait, the 38-time NHRA Funny Car event winner, whose birthday is this Sunday, sits fifth in the point standings and sees a second consecutive trip to winner’s circle as the ultimate birthday present.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 691; 2. Matt Hagan, 667; 3. J.R. Todd, 634; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 619; 5. Jack Beckman, 589; 6. Chad Green, 561; 7. Alexis DeJoria, 524; 8. Spencer Hyde, 459; 9. Austin Prock, 437; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 391.

Quotes

What’s your assessment of the PEAK team’s performance as we reach the halfway point of the season this weekend?

“I think it’s a fair statement to say we struggled more than we thought we were going to. Even though we qualified No. 1 at Chicago, we still didn’t have our consistency and then Tim and Dan (crew chiefs Fabrisi and Hood) found something in the clutch. Since that time, I think we pretty well buttoned up what the issue was with our PEAK Chevy SS. That said, we left Maryland very frustrated after setting low ET in the semifinals with what I still think is the run of the year relative to conditions but losing in the final round. But we got right back in the final round of Epping, then had to wait a week to complete that in Bristol. We were able to lock it up in Bristol and get our first win of the year. I just think that is so important, on a conscious and subconscious level, for the team, for John, for PEAK, and especially for the PEAK SQUAD. You know that you’re capable of winning, but sometimes that’s just an elusive goal, and we now know that we have done it and there is no greater motivator for a win than a previous win so we got that one in the books.”

Do points come into play at this point in the season or are they always in play?

“The answer is yes to all the above. You’re pushing hard every qualifying run for the bonus points. You want a trophy every time you go to a race so you push hard. But, with the Countdown reset, being at the top of the points board after Indy isn’t remotely as critical as it once was. Our goal is to win races and stay within striking range. The Countdown’s gonna tighten things up. The strategy is very different. You better have a deep parts inventory. You better have validated all your backup blowers, clutch, hardware, chassis, and anything that may need to be replaced during the course of a race without having the luxury of testing it. We’re still gonna continue to test things during qualifying during the regular season races and get serious on Sunday about just pushing as hard as we can. We’re doing that because, come time for the Countdown, you’re done testing stuff. It is all about maximizing round wins out there.”

“We have a strategy to win the world championship so the tactics you employ to do that is win races and put yourself in it in a good position points-wise. We also have a shorter term strategy to win races and the tactics for doing that is qualify high and make a lot of consistently quick runs. We qualified first, first, second, and third the past four races. Nobody’s looked as good as us in qualifying. Our goals are to represent our sponsors well, win races and put on a great show for the fans, and the PEAK SQUAD is getting closer and closer to that bullseye.”

You have three wins and a runner-up finish in 14 starts at Norwalk so is there any particular moment that stands out?

“Norwalk is almost always on my birthday weekend and this year my birthday will be Sunday. I cannot possibly think of a better present to myself, and for me to give a better present to the PEAK SQUAD, than to accompany all of them to winner’s circle, stand next to our Chevy SS at the end of race day holding that 75th anniversary Wally. It felt so awesome to actually feel that diamond Wally for the Epping win. They’re special this year. Every single one I’ve ever earned is special but the killer ones are the limited edition ones. They’re just killer and we all want more.” 

Were you able to take any time away on the weekend to do something fun?

“Last week I worked Tuesday through Sunday and this week I’ll work Monday through Wednesday, so that will be nine straight days and then back on an airplane for Norwalk. There are times when I’m getting in the race car and think about how hot and humid it is but pushing hard at work makes me appreciate driving the PEAK Chevy even more.”

Weekend Appearances

Beckman will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

Race Results

Norwalk	Race Result	Round by Round Results	Qualified	Event Record
2007 (FC)	2nd round	Beat J. Force; lost to C. Pedregon	5th	1-1
2008 (FC)	1st round	Lost to C. Pedregon	5th	1-2
2009 (FC)	Winner	Beat B. Bode, J. Head, J. Force, B. Tasca	6th	4-2
2010 (FC)	2nd round	Beat J. Head; lost to D. Worsham	3rd	5-3
2011 (FC)	2nd round	Beat B. Tasca; lost to R. Capps	10th	6-4
2012 (FC)	1st round	Lost to R. Capps	13th	6-5
2013 (FC)	Semi-finals	Beat C. Pedregon, J. Force; lost to J. Gray	9th	8-6
2014 (FC)	Semi-finals	Beat B. Tasca, D. Worsham; lost to R. Capps	8th	10-7
2015 (FC)	Winner	Beat J. Force, R. Hight, T. Wilkerson, C. Force	11th	14-7
2016 (FC)	1st round	Lost to A. DeJoria	5th	14-8
2017 (FC)	Winner	Beat C. Pedregon, M. Hagan, T. Johnson Jr, R. Hight	9th	18-8
2018 (FC)	2nd round	Beat T. Wilkerson; lost to M. Hagan	11th	19-9
2019 (FC)	Runner-up	Beat J. Lindberg, S. Langdon, T. Johnson Jr; lost to B. Tasca	4th	22-10
2020 (FC)	NHRA Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2024 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2025 (FC)	2nd round	Beat C. Green; lost to M. Hagan	4th	23-11

Wins: 3 (2009, 2015, 2017)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Record: 23-11

2026 Results

JUST ONE ITEM ON BECKMAN’S BIRTHDAY WISH LIST

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – With a NHRA Funny Car 75^th anniversary diamond Wally now firmly in their possession, Jack Beckman and the PEAK SQUAD turn their attention to the June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Raceway Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

Beckman & Company earned their first win of the season two weeks ago at Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway against John Force Racing teammate Jordan Vandergriff for the rain-delayed final round of the New Hampshire event the week before. Despite the unexpectedly long wait, the 38-time NHRA Funny Car event winner, whose birthday is this Sunday, sits fifth in the point standings and sees a second consecutive trip to winner’s circle as the ultimate birthday present.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 691; 2. Matt Hagan, 667; 3. J.R. Todd, 634; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 619; 5. Jack Beckman, 589; 6. Chad Green, 561; 7. Alexis DeJoria, 524; 8. Spencer Hyde, 459; 9. Austin Prock, 437; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 391.

Quotes

What’s your assessment of the PEAK team’s performance as we reach the halfway point of the season this weekend?

“I think it’s a fair statement to say we struggled more than we thought we were going to. Even though we qualified No. 1 at Chicago, we still didn’t have our consistency and then Tim and Dan (crew chiefs Fabrisi and Hood) found something in the clutch. Since that time, I think we pretty well buttoned up what the issue was with our PEAK Chevy SS. That said, we left Maryland very frustrated after setting low ET in the semifinals with what I still think is the run of the year relative to conditions but losing in the final round. But we got right back in the final round of Epping, then had to wait a week to complete that in Bristol. We were able to lock it up in Bristol and get our first win of the year. I just think that is so important, on a conscious and subconscious level, for the team, for John, for PEAK, and especially for the PEAK SQUAD. You know that you’re capable of winning, but sometimes that’s just an elusive goal, and we now know that we have done it and there is no greater motivator for a win than a previous win so we got that one in the books.”

Do points come into play at this point in the season or are they always in play?

“The answer is yes to all the above. You’re pushing hard every qualifying run for the bonus points. You want a trophy every time you go to a race so you push hard. But, with the Countdown reset, being at the top of the points board after Indy isn’t remotely as critical as it once was. Our goal is to win races and stay within striking range. The Countdown’s gonna tighten things up. The strategy is very different. You better have a deep parts inventory. You better have validated all your backup blowers, clutch, hardware, chassis, and anything that may need to be replaced during the course of a race without having the luxury of testing it. We’re still gonna continue to test things during qualifying during the regular season races and get serious on Sunday about just pushing as hard as we can. We’re doing that because, come time for the Countdown, you’re done testing stuff. It is all about maximizing round wins out there.”

“We have a strategy to win the world championship so the tactics you employ to do that is win races and put yourself in it in a good position points-wise. We also have a shorter term strategy to win races and the tactics for doing that is qualify high and make a lot of consistently quick runs. We qualified first, first, second, and third the past four races. Nobody’s looked as good as us in qualifying. Our goals are to represent our sponsors well, win races and put on a great show for the fans, and the PEAK SQUAD is getting closer and closer to that bullseye.”

You have three wins and a runner-up finish in 14 starts at Norwalk so is there any particular moment that stands out?

“Norwalk is almost always on my birthday weekend and this year my birthday will be Sunday. I cannot possibly think of a better present to myself, and for me to give a better present to the PEAK SQUAD, than to accompany all of them to winner’s circle, stand next to our Chevy SS at the end of race day holding that 75th anniversary Wally. It felt so awesome to actually feel that diamond Wally for the Epping win. They’re special this year. Every single one I’ve ever earned is special but the killer ones are the limited edition ones. They’re just killer and we all want more.” 

Were you able to take any time away on the weekend to do something fun?

“Last week I worked Tuesday through Sunday and this week I’ll work Monday through Wednesday, so that will be nine straight days and then back on an airplane for Norwalk. There are times when I’m getting in the race car and think about how hot and humid it is but pushing hard at work makes me appreciate driving the PEAK Chevy even more.”

Weekend Appearances

Beckman will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

Race Results

Norwalk	Race Result	Round by Round Results	Qualified	Event Record
2007 (FC)	2nd round	Beat J. Force; lost to C. Pedregon	5th	1-1
2008 (FC)	1st round	Lost to C. Pedregon	5th	1-2
2009 (FC)	Winner	Beat B. Bode, J. Head, J. Force, B. Tasca	6th	4-2
2010 (FC)	2nd round	Beat J. Head; lost to D. Worsham	3rd	5-3
2011 (FC)	2nd round	Beat B. Tasca; lost to R. Capps	10th	6-4
2012 (FC)	1st round	Lost to R. Capps	13th	6-5
2013 (FC)	Semi-finals	Beat C. Pedregon, J. Force; lost to J. Gray	9th	8-6
2014 (FC)	Semi-finals	Beat B. Tasca, D. Worsham; lost to R. Capps	8th	10-7
2015 (FC)	Winner	Beat J. Force, R. Hight, T. Wilkerson, C. Force	11th	14-7
2016 (FC)	1st round	Lost to A. DeJoria	5th	14-8
2017 (FC)	Winner	Beat C. Pedregon, M. Hagan, T. Johnson Jr, R. Hight	9th	18-8
2018 (FC)	2nd round	Beat T. Wilkerson; lost to M. Hagan	11th	19-9
2019 (FC)	Runner-up	Beat J. Lindberg, S. Langdon, T. Johnson Jr; lost to B. Tasca	4th	22-10
2020 (FC)	NHRA Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2024 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A
2025 (FC)	2nd round	Beat C. Green; lost to M. Hagan	4th	23-11

Wins: 3 (2009, 2015, 2017)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Record: 23-11

2026 Results

Event	Qualify	Round by Round	Round Record	Points Position
Gainesville	9	Lost to Jordan Vandergriff	0-1	11
Phoenix	2	Lost to Daniel Wilkerson	0-2	10
Pomona1	8	Beat Jim Campbell; lost to J.R. Todd	1-3	10
Charlotte	6	Advanced Rounds 1 & 2; runner-up to Ron Capps	3-4	8
Valdosta	11	Lost to Matt Hagan	3-5	8
Chicago	1	Beat Chris King; lost to Matt Hagan	4-6	8
Maryland	1	Beat Joe Morrison, J.R. Todd, Jordan Vandergriff; lost to Austin Prock	7-7	7
Epping	2	Beat Phil Burkart Jr., Matt Hagan, Ron Capps, Jordán Vandergriff	11-7	5
Bristol	3	Beat Jeff Arend; lost to Daniel Wilkerson	12-8	5

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – The pressures of being a fulltime NHRA Funny Car driver are exactly what Jordan Vandergriff thrives on and the added responsibility of doing so just an hour northwest from primary sponsor Cornwell Tools’ corporate headquarters merely fuels his competitive fire heading into the June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

The 31-year-old Atlanta-based driver has quickly and successfully adapted in just nine races from his role the past two seasons as an on-camera reporter for the NHRA on FOX broadcasts and fill-in driver to a race-winning driver of an 11,000-horsepower nitromethane-burning Funny Car owned and operated by John Force, the winningest driver in National Hot Rod Association history.

There were big shoes for Vandergriff to fill at the start of the season and those shoes are feeling pretty comfortable as the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears the halfway point this weekend.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 691; 2. Matt Hagan, 667; 3. J.R. Todd, 634; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 619; 5. Jack Beckman, 589; 6. Chad Green, 561; 7. Alexis DeJoria, 524; 8. Spencer Hyde, 459; 9. Austin Prock, 437; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 391.

Quotes

What’s your overall assessment of your team going into the halfway point of the year?

“It’s pretty crazy to be entering the halfway point of my rookie year in Funny Car with John Force Racing and Cornwell Quality Tools. It feels like it’s flown by and I think we’ve done really well. Being a brand new team, with a brand new crew chief duo of Chris Cunningham and Jason Bunker, a whole new team, and me as a rookie driver to be fourth in the points within striking distance of first, is better than we all expected. If we can keep this up, we’re going to have a shot at the championship.”

“We find ourselves fourth in the points with a completely new team and we’re only behind J.R. Tood, Matt Hagan and Ron Capps. Those are three big names that have won championships and know what they’re doing. Being the new guy, it’s an honor to be mentioned that high up with them. We’re fourth in the points even with my rookie mistakes though I’ve tried to minimize them as much as possible. I think it speaks to how good this team is. The Cornwell Quality Tools team is carrying me and I’m doing all I can to support their efforts. To be fourth is exactly where we deserve to be right now and if these next few races go great, we’ll have our eyes on the regular season championship.”

Are you thinking about the importance of racing in the backyard of your Cornwell Tools, your team’s primary sponsor?

“Cornwell Quality Tools is based in Wadsworth, Ohio, only about an hour from Norwalk, so it’s like their home race. I’m going to spend the week there in meetings and visits with everybody at Cornwell. I know how much Cornwell Quality Tools, loves the Norwalk race and we will have a bunch of people from Cornwell at the track so you want to make them all happy. There’s a little added pressure but I love the pressure.”

Though this is your first race to compete in at Norwalk, you have been there on the TV side so is there anything that stands out from previous visits?

“Going to Norwalk, it’s such a huge deal for the Bader family. They put on a great show and the fans there love drag racing. In my mind, it’s one of the major races. You want to get the ice cream scoop for winning the big event in front of some great fans. You just know that going into Norwalk, it’s gonna be a great show.”

How did you spend the weekend off after three races in a row?

“After the three-race swing wrapped up in Bristol. I just didn’t have enough time on the road, I guess, so I drove up to the race shop in Indy for a couple days. I spent some time at the shop and we made some changes to the race car that I’m really excited about to debut in Norwalk. I got to spend a couple days with the guys at the shop. They were on the road for three weeks straight so the least I could do was head up there and spend some time with them and thank them for all their hard work. It was a good time. I spent a couple days up there and then drove back to Atlanta and relaxed for a few days. Now I’m in Cleveland to do some media and then a couple days with the Cornwell Quality Tools folks.”

Weekend Appearances

Vandergriff will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

2026 Results

VANDERGRIFF EAGER TO SUCCEED DESPITE PRESSURE

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 24, 2026) – The pressures of being a fulltime NHRA Funny Car driver are exactly what Jordan Vandergriff thrives on and the added responsibility of doing so just an hour northwest from primary sponsor Cornwell Tools’ corporate headquarters merely fuels his competitive fire heading into the June 26-28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

The 31-year-old Atlanta-based driver has quickly and successfully adapted in just nine races from his role the past two seasons as an on-camera reporter for the NHRA on FOX broadcasts and fill-in driver to a race-winning driver of an 11,000-horsepower nitromethane-burning Funny Car owned and operated by John Force, the winningest driver in National Hot Rod Association history.

There were big shoes for Vandergriff to fill at the start of the season and those shoes are feeling pretty comfortable as the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears the halfway point this weekend.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after nine of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 691; 2. Matt Hagan, 667; 3. J.R. Todd, 634; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 619; 5. Jack Beckman, 589; 6. Chad Green, 561; 7. Alexis DeJoria, 524; 8. Spencer Hyde, 459; 9. Austin Prock, 437; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 391.

Quotes

What’s your overall assessment of your team going into the halfway point of the year?

“It’s pretty crazy to be entering the halfway point of my rookie year in Funny Car with John Force Racing and Cornwell Quality Tools. It feels like it’s flown by and I think we’ve done really well. Being a brand new team, with a brand new crew chief duo of Chris Cunningham and Jason Bunker, a whole new team, and me as a rookie driver to be fourth in the points within striking distance of first, is better than we all expected. If we can keep this up, we’re going to have a shot at the championship.”

“We find ourselves fourth in the points with a completely new team and we’re only behind J.R. Tood, Matt Hagan and Ron Capps. Those are three big names that have won championships and know what they’re doing. Being the new guy, it’s an honor to be mentioned that high up with them. We’re fourth in the points even with my rookie mistakes though I’ve tried to minimize them as much as possible. I think it speaks to how good this team is. The Cornwell Quality Tools team is carrying me and I’m doing all I can to support their efforts. To be fourth is exactly where we deserve to be right now and if these next few races go great, we’ll have our eyes on the regular season championship.”

Are you thinking about the importance of racing in the backyard of your Cornwell Tools, your team’s primary sponsor?

“Cornwell Quality Tools is based in Wadsworth, Ohio, only about an hour from Norwalk, so it’s like their home race. I’m going to spend the week there in meetings and visits with everybody at Cornwell. I know how much Cornwell Quality Tools, loves the Norwalk race and we will have a bunch of people from Cornwell at the track so you want to make them all happy. There’s a little added pressure but I love the pressure.”

Though this is your first race to compete in at Norwalk, you have been there on the TV side so is there anything that stands out from previous visits?

“Going to Norwalk, it’s such a huge deal for the Bader family. They put on a great show and the fans there love drag racing. In my mind, it’s one of the major races. You want to get the ice cream scoop for winning the big event in front of some great fans. You just know that going into Norwalk, it’s gonna be a great show.”

How did you spend the weekend off after three races in a row?

“After the three-race swing wrapped up in Bristol. I just didn’t have enough time on the road, I guess, so I drove up to the race shop in Indy for a couple days. I spent some time at the shop and we made some changes to the race car that I’m really excited about to debut in Norwalk. I got to spend a couple days with the guys at the shop. They were on the road for three weeks straight so the least I could do was head up there and spend some time with them and thank them for all their hard work. It was a good time. I spent a couple days up there and then drove back to Atlanta and relaxed for a few days. Now I’m in Cleveland to do some media and then a couple days with the Cornwell Quality Tools folks.”

Weekend Appearances

Vandergriff will be signing autographs Sat., June 27, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Cornwell Tools display in the midway.

Track Schedule

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 6 and 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27, at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

TV Schedule

Television coverage includes qualifying action on Sunday, June 28, from 12 – 2 p.m. ET on FS1, leading into eliminations from 5:30 9 ET on FOX.

2026 Results

Event	Qualify	Round by Round	Round Record	Points Position
Gainesville	8	Beat Jack Beckman, John Smith; lost to Chad Green	2-1	4
Phoenix	5	Beat Alexis DeJoria, lost to Matt Hagan	3-2	7
Pomona1	3	Beat Daniel Wilkerson, Chad Green; lost to Ron Capps	5-3	5
Charlotte	2	Won 1st quad; lost in 2nd quad	6-4	5
Valdosta	3	Beat Jeff Arend, Spencer Hyde, Hunter Green, Ron Capps	10-4	4
Chicago	10	Lost to Chad Green	10-5	5
Maryland	4	Beat Dave Richards, Chad Green; lost to Jack Beckman	12-6	5
Epping	2	Beat Jeff Arend, Chad Green, J.R. Todd; lost to Beckman	15-7	4
Bristol	13	Beat Alexis DeJoria; lost to Ron Capps	16-8	4

Briar Bauman (No. 3) and Dallas Daniels (No. 1) practicing at Nashville Short Track. [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

Bauman Eyes History at Lima Half-Mile I & II

Briar Bauman (No. 3) and Dallas Daniels (No. 1) practicing at Nashville Short Track. [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 23, 2026) – The 2026 Grand National Championship will reach and exceed its midpoint at a doubleheader event of particular prestige and consequence – the Super.comLima Half-Mile I & II presented by Drag Specialties – at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27. Featuring the Mission Triple Challenge format on Friday and a conventional slate on Saturday, Rounds 8 and 9 of the ‘26 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, are destined to have massive implications on this year’s remarkably tight Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight. Points of/and Pride VIctory at the fabled Lima Half-Mile ranks as among the most coveted for any motorcycle dirt tracker – aspiring or established. Its pea-gravel battlefield and fervent fanbase makes for a unique atmosphere, which is only enhanced by the monumental challenge the venue presents. There’s a reason the winningest riders at Lima also happen to be the winningest riders in the history of the sport, full stop. Seven of Scott Parker’s 94 career premier-class wins were taken here, as were five of (Lima co-promoter) Jared Mees’ 78 and four of Chris Carr’s 78. It’s not enough to be fast at Lima, a racer must also be fanatically fit and supremely focused to have any shot at winning, which makes the accomplishment that much more rewarding. Two-time Grand National Champion Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson XG750R) is all of those things, a fact made evident by his Lima track record. Bauman is tied with Carr for third in career Lima victories with four, and, quite remarkably, he’s done so on four different makes of racebike – Kawasaki, Indian, KTM, and Harley-Davidson. Should he claim one more this weekend, he’ll move into a tie with the legendary Ricky Graham for fifth all-time in total premier-class victories at 39. And if he sweeps the weekend, he’ll move past Graham in career wins and into a tie with him for the most-ever consecutive premier-class victories at six straight. While it’s hard to bet against Bauman, his Mission AFT SuperTwins rivals have their own reasons to be optimistic coming into the weekend. Reigning class king Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) has won two of the last three races here, including last year’s 1-2-1 conquering of the Mission Triple Challenge. It’s to Daniels’ credit and his adversaries’ peril that he has been just a tick off most of the season and yet is still just ten points back in the title fight. However, neither Bauman nor Daniels lead the way as the season approaches its midpoint. That status is claimed by rookie phenom Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R). Kopp has earned the position via six finishes of first or second in the year’s first seven races.  However, both of his wins came in the 2026 double opener in DAYTONA more than three months back. The Latus Motors Harley-Davidson ace will be looking to change that this weekend in Lima – a personal favorite of his like DAYTONA – and a track where he previously registered a pair of blowout wins in KICKER AFT Singles competition. Second (Half) Chance While Kopp, Bauman, and Daniels are locked into a 10-point championship clash, no other rider is within even 50 points of third. It’s perhaps a bit harsh to suggest everyone else’s seasons have gone off the rails, but it’s fair to say they haven’t gone exactly to plan either. As the Lima Half-Mile represents both the end of the season’s first half and the start of its second, the weekend is as good a time as any for a new beginning for this talented collection of potential spoilers. Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) came into ‘26 with legitimate hopes of making this a four-way title fight. Unfortunately, he’s been held back in large part by poor luck despite routinely showing the outright speed to run up front. Kopp’s win in early March was also the last time Fisher has been on the box. That’s a long time for a rider of Fisher’s caliber. Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) hasn’t enjoyed the breakthrough season both desired and expected after last year’s second-half flourish. The Indiana native scored two sixths at Lima last year – which matched his best finish to that point in the year before he really kicked things up a notch down the stretch. Perhaps a repeat is in order. OTB Racing teammates Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) and Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) have struggled to make as strong an impression as they would have liked due to injury, misfortune, and a simple lack of form. However, the team has started to find its way as of late, Bender in particular. He’s steadily marched his way up the order, going from DNQ to 16th to 14th to 12th (twice), to fourth last time out.  Bender also came home fourth at Lima a year ago and will be looking to continue his upward trajectory this weekend. Rookie Evan Renshaw (No. 95 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) has had to scrape and claw just to make the Mains, an indication of just how deep the current field is. However, now with a half season of premier-class duty under his belt to acclimate to the bike and the competition, he’s poised to settle in and allow his natural ability to shine through. Others have their own stories of mixed first-halfs, including the likes of Chad Cose (No. 49 Parker Racing/Pro Roofing Yamaha MT-07), Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke), Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07), and Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Parts Bros/D&D Cycles/Fairway Ford Aprilia Tuareg 660). The primary exception may be Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R), who probably couldn’t have asked for a much smoother start to his premier-class career. While outside of title contention, RoosEvans has reeled in five top-six results, including a first official Progressive AFT podium at the Silver Dollar Short Track.  RoosEvans also has Lima expert Jeffrey Carver, Jr., in his corner, which could give him an edge this weekend. Part-Time Runners Things haven’t gone exactly to plan for Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Lisa Niner Racing Suzuki GSX-8S) either.  He took a pretty heavy fall in the season’s opening weekend and sat out the next few races. Bromley has since returned to (part-time) action and has it in him to make waves this weekend in Ohio. A year ago, he was seriously quick on the Suzuki at Lima, notching up a combined fourth (4-4-5) in the Mission Triple Challenge. Bromley is set to compete on Saturday before completing his season in his home state at the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile on July 11. The season has been less kind still to another Pennsylvanian in Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R), who is out for the remainder of the season as he recovers from the injuries he sustained in Ventura. That’s a tough beat for the Mission Roof Systems outfit on a weekly basis but particularly so at Lima, where Robinson has won twice previously. They’ve got the best possible replacement in place, however, in Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R), who finished on the podium here back in 2021. Three-Day Weekend Fans will have plenty to keep them entertained beyond the world-class on-track excitement. There will also be music, a bouncy house for kids, numerous vendors, and plenty of food and beverage options, along with extensive motorcycle parking. And spectators are invited to get the party started a day early, as Thursday at the track will spotlight the future stars of the sport with a AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event, which will feature the 450 Road to AFT clash that will set the grid for Saturday’s AFT ProSport 450 season finale. Act Fast to Save Your Cash  General Admission Bleacher tickets are just $45 each night (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult GA ticket) with Reserved Grandstand and Premier Reserved Grandstand tickets priced at $55 and $60, respectively. Meanwhile, fans who purchase a two-day ticket will save $5 (General Admission $65, Reserved $85, and Premier Reserved $95). The Pit Pass add-on ($40/day) provides fans a chance to get an up-close look at the racebikes and meet the riders and their teams. Fans looking to take things to the next level can choose the VIP Experience add-on ($150 per day or $280 for two days, seats included) to gain access to a climate-controlled VIP room with a catered meal, five alcoholic beverages, and a Pit Pass.  Camping is also available at the Allen County Fairgrounds. The camping sites, which are accessible off Harding Highway and include water and electric hookups, are available on a first-come, first-served basis at $50 per night (Wednesday night through Saturday night). To purchase Lima Half-Mile I tickets, click HERE. To purchase Lima Half-Mile II tickets, click HERE.  And to save $5 by purchasing Friday and Saturday tickets together for the Super.com Lima Half-Mile I & II, click HERE. Gates will open for fans at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 6:40 p.m. ET (3:40 p.m. PT) on Friday. On Saturday, Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. PT) with Opening Ceremonies slated for a 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT) start. For more information, ticket purchases, and updates, visit www.limahalf-mile.com or call 419-991-1491

MARK PAWUK LOOKS TO DEFEND TITLE AT HOME TRACK IN
FLEXJET FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN

Norwalk, OH – June 24, 2026 – Two weeks ago Ohioan Mark Pawuk, the two-time and reigning Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion, showed flashes of improvement racing to the semifinals at the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn. This weekend Pawuk along with a host of Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge factory stock competitors will be looking to stop 2026 points leader Jonathan Allegrucci who has won the past three national events in a row. Pawuk and his 2026 Empaco backed Dodge Charger will head to Summit Motorsports Park where he took the title last year after two previous runner-up finishes.
 
“I finally got my ice cream scoop last year,” said Pawuk, of the custom ice cream scoop the track presents to all race winners. “That was on my bucket list, and I would love nothing more than to go back and run well this weekend. That scoop is 100 percent a display piece. If I stuck it in a gallon of ice cream, it would sink to the bottom it’s so heavy. That’s one of my prized possessions. Norwalk is the best track in the country.”

 Mark Pawuk will look to race back into the Norwalk winner’s circle this weekend in Norwalk,
Photo credit: Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

For Pawuk, the racing experience is more than the performance on the track. He runs Empaco Equipment Corporation out of Richfield, Ohio. Since 1978 they have been providing quality construction, maintenance and service for the petroleum storage and dispensing industry. Beyond Empaco, his racing operation has enjoyed successful marketing relationships with several Ohio-based companies.
 
“One thing that is special about Norwalk is a lot of my employees come out and support me,” said Pawuk. “They support me all year long while I’m away at the races, so I give them the opportunity at Norwalk to come out and spend a day with us. I think it’s pretty cool to host them and thank them for all their hard work. All my great sponsors are from the Ohio area including Mr. Heater, Ohio Cat and Ohio Peterbilt. Our big news this week is we just added Matco Tools for this race.”
 
While Pawuk will be looking to get back on track, Allegrucci will be focused on maintaining his historic winning streak. Only one other driver, Leah Pruett in 2018, has won three Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series national events in a row and no driver has ever won four in a row. The driver from Scotts Township, Pa., has captured wins at the 4-Wide Nationals, the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals and most recently at the Thunder Valley Nationals.
 
“This still feels like a dream coming true,” said Allegrucci, of his three-race win streak. “I can’t thank everyone enough who makes this happen. Everyone at KSR Racing – in and out of the shop – to everyone at home that helps while we’re gone, and everyone that comes to the track to make it all possible. It takes so many people to get us to and from the races. I am proud to be a part of this class and race with some of the great people we have met. I am especially excited to see Raymond Nash and the Underdawg Team having so much success.”

 After capturing his third win in a row this season Jonathan Allegrucci was all smiles two weeks ago in Bristol, photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

MARK PAWUK LOOKS TO DEFEND TITLE AT HOME TRACK IN
FLEXJET FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN

Norwalk, OH – June 24, 2026 – Two weeks ago Ohioan Mark Pawuk, the two-time and reigning Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion, showed flashes of improvement racing to the semifinals at the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn. This weekend Pawuk along with a host of Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge factory stock competitors will be looking to stop 2026 points leader Jonathan Allegrucci who has won the past three national events in a row. Pawuk and his 2026 Empaco backed Dodge Charger will head to Summit Motorsports Park where he took the title last year after two previous runner-up finishes.
 
“I finally got my ice cream scoop last year,” said Pawuk, of the custom ice cream scoop the track presents to all race winners. “That was on my bucket list, and I would love nothing more than to go back and run well this weekend. That scoop is 100 percent a display piece. If I stuck it in a gallon of ice cream, it would sink to the bottom it’s so heavy. That’s one of my prized possessions. Norwalk is the best track in the country.”

 Mark Pawuk will look to race back into the Norwalk winner’s circle this weekend in Norwalk,
Photo credit: Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

For Pawuk, the racing experience is more than the performance on the track. He runs Empaco Equipment Corporation out of Richfield, Ohio. Since 1978 they have been providing quality construction, maintenance and service for the petroleum storage and dispensing industry. Beyond Empaco, his racing operation has enjoyed successful marketing relationships with several Ohio-based companies.
 
“One thing that is special about Norwalk is a lot of my employees come out and support me,” said Pawuk. “They support me all year long while I’m away at the races, so I give them the opportunity at Norwalk to come out and spend a day with us. I think it’s pretty cool to host them and thank them for all their hard work. All my great sponsors are from the Ohio area including Mr. Heater, Ohio Cat and Ohio Peterbilt. Our big news this week is we just added Matco Tools for this race.”
 
While Pawuk will be looking to get back on track, Allegrucci will be focused on maintaining his historic winning streak. Only one other driver, Leah Pruett in 2018, has won three Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series national events in a row and no driver has ever won four in a row. The driver from Scotts Township, Pa., has captured wins at the 4-Wide Nationals, the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals and most recently at the Thunder Valley Nationals.
 
“This still feels like a dream coming true,” said Allegrucci, of his three-race win streak. “I can’t thank everyone enough who makes this happen. Everyone at KSR Racing – in and out of the shop – to everyone at home that helps while we’re gone, and everyone that comes to the track to make it all possible. It takes so many people to get us to and from the races. I am proud to be a part of this class and race with some of the great people we have met. I am especially excited to see Raymond Nash and the Underdawg Team having so much success.”

 After capturing his third win in a row this season Jonathan Allegrucci was all smiles two weeks ago in Bristol, photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

As the points leader and most recent winner, Allegrucci is also protecting the Flexjet Bounty which has swelled to $3,000 to the driver that can defeat his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet on race day. So far Allegrucci has a 13-round win streak heading into the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals.
 
Joining Pawuk in the chase to defeat Allegrucci is Thunder Valley Nationals runner-up Raymond Nash, driver of the Team Underdawg Racing Dodge Challenger. In Bristol, Nash earned his first career No. 1 qualifier and competed in just his second career final round coming up short against Allegrucci. For Nash and his family-run team, competing at this national level is a welcome challenge and dream come true.
 
Qualifying will get underway on Friday for the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. On Saturday one more round of qualifying at 10:30 a.m. will set the 16-car field. The Fords, Chevrolets and Dodges will roll into the first round of eliminations on Saturday evening and wrap up with three more elimination rounds on Sunday. For information on the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals visit www.nhra.com.
 
Flexjet Bounty Program
 
Gatornationals (Gainesville, Fla.)
$1,000 bounty collected by Jonathan Allegrucci, defeated Mark Pawuk (2025 Flexjet world champion)
 
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals (Charlotte, N. C.)
$1,000 bounty collected by Raymond Nash, defeated Ricky Hord (2026 Gatornationals winner)
 
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals (Chicago, Illinois)
$1,000 bounty was not claimed with Allegrucci’s victory
 
Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals (Bristol, Tenn,)
$2,000 bounty was not claimed with Allegrucci’s victory
 
2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Results
 
Gainesville – Ricky Hord, winner; David Janac, runner-up
Charlotte – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up
Chicago – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up
Bristol – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Raymond Nash, runner-up
 
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Point Standings
1. Jonathan Allegrucci       430
2. Raymond Nash             339
3. David Davies II              237
4. Richard Hord                 224
5. Lee Hartman                 214
6. Matthew Hartman          211
7. David Janac                  210
8. Jason Dietsch                209
9. Scott Libersher              196
10. Doug Duell                  184
 
2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Schedule
 
Sept. 2-7: 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Indianapolis
 
Sept. 17-20: Inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals, Martin, Mich.
 
Oct. 2-4: 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, St. Louis
 
Oct. 14-18: 41st annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, Dallas
 

CONCORD, NC (June 24, 2026) – The busiest stretch of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season is almost here, with July on the horizon.

After teams get the Fourth of July off to enjoy the holiday, a hectic span of nearly non-stop Sprint Car racing is set to begin.

The Greatest Show on Dirt will take on 13 races in 24 days at eight tracks in five states and one trip across the border into Canada. A big chunk of the action is part of the Summer of Money as six of the nights are dishing out at least $20,000 to the winner, including one six-figure payday.

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Let’s look at where to find the World of Outlaws in July:

Hartford Speedway | Pure Michigan Showdown (July 9): Mother Nature didn’t play nice in June when the World of Outlaws planned on returning to Michigan, but, fortunately, an available slot on the calendar means it’ll happen to open July’s slate. Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown will bring The Greatest Show on Dirt back to “The Great Lakes State” for the first time since 2019 and ignite the busy stretch.

Two-time and defending Series champion David Gravel topped the two most recent visits to Hartford. Those were with CJB Motorsports (2017) and Jason Johnson Racing (2019), and he’ll look to add another with Big Game Motorsports.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Wilmot Raceway | O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial (July 10-11): The teams will head to the other side of Lake Michigan where Wisconsin’s Wilmot Raceway awaits following the checkered flag at Hartford. The O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial brings the tour to town for a full weekend of action in the “Badger State.”

Buddy Kofoid is the most recent Wilmot winner. Nobody has conquered the track more than David Gravel with four. Carson Macedo captured three in a row from 2022 to 2024, and Donny Schatz owns a pair of Wilmot checkered flags.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Attica Raceway Park | Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals (July 14): Mid-July always brings a big week of Ohio Sprint Car racing, and Attica Raceway Park’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals continues to be a key piece of the action. This year’s running is set to pay a record $20,000 to the winner.

Carson Macedo is the defending Brad Doty Classic victor, thanks to taking the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 to Attica Victory Lane in 2025. Donny Schatz boasts the most with four of the famed helmet trophies.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Eldora Speedway | Kings Royal (July 17-18): One of the crown jewels of the sport caps a huge week of Ohio Sprint Car racing. The 43rd running of the Kings Royal will bring combatants from across the land to Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway to battle for the crown and $200,000 in riches. Tony Stewart has also spread the wealth through the field in 2026, as it’ll pay $6,000 to make the show. Friday’s purse is also plenty healthy with The Knight Before paying $25,000 to the winner.

Anthony Macri was crowned King last year to give Pennsylvania their third Kings Royal champion. Nobody has won the event more than “The King” himself, Steve Kinser, with seven victories, but Donny Schatz will have a shot to tie him this year. More former champions expected to compete include David Gravel, Kerry Madsen, Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, and Brent Marks.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Ohsweken Speedway | Federated Auto Parts Six Nations Showdown (July 21-22): There’s no time for rest after the King is crowned at Eldora as the World of Outlaws quickly head across the northern border for a midweek visit to Ontario’s Ohsweken Speedway. Canada welcomed back the World of Outlaws last year after an eight-year hiatus, and the tour is back for more in 2026. It’s $15,000-to-win on Tuesday before a $20,000-to-win finale on Wednesday.

David Gravel swept last year’s Ohsweken stay. Donny Schatz holds the record for most Ohsweken scores with four in World of Outlaws competition.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Weedsport Speedway | Empire State Challenge (July 25-26): New York’s Weedsport Speedway is ready to welcome the World of Outlaws back for two nights of action after a few seasons of a lone race on the calendar. It’s a Saturday-Sunday showdown at the uniquely shaped track. Sunday’s tilt will be a $20,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start purse.

Weedsport has been dominated by David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports in recent years. They’ve won five out of the last six races and finished second in the one they didn’t win. That’s an astonishing 1.17 average finish.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

BAPS Motor Speedway | Bricker’s Bash (July 29): The fiercest rivalry in Sprint Car racing comes back to life as the World of Outlaws and Pennsylvania Posse face off in a midweek battle at York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway. The travelers lead the scoreboard 2-1 so far in 2026 after a trio of May battles.

Anthony Macri defended the porch last year when the tour invaded BAPS. That was one of the “Concrete King’s” four Series victories in 2025.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Williams Grove Speedway | C&D Rigging Summer Nationals (July 31-Aug. 1): The month closes out with two more battles with the Posse. The scene shifts to Mechanicsburg, PA’s historic Williams Grove Speedway for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals. It’s another strong purse with Saturday’s show paying $20,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start.

The World of Outlaws and PA Posse split May’s Morgan Cup. Enumclaw, WA’s Kasey Kahne was permitted to be Posse driving the Macri Motorsports No. 39M for the injured Anthony Macri, and he got his first World of Outlaws win after nearly three decades of trying. David Gravel came out on top the next night to send the Morgan Cup to World Racing Group headquarters for the year and bank $20,000.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

THE MONTH AHEAD: July Brings Lucrative Summer of Money Stretch

CONCORD, NC (June 24, 2026) – The busiest stretch of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season is almost here, with July on the horizon.

After teams get the Fourth of July off to enjoy the holiday, a hectic span of nearly non-stop Sprint Car racing is set to begin.

The Greatest Show on Dirt will take on 13 races in 24 days at eight tracks in five states and one trip across the border into Canada. A big chunk of the action is part of the Summer of Money as six of the nights are dishing out at least $20,000 to the winner, including one six-figure payday.

WATCH EVERY LAP ON DIRTVision

Let’s look at where to find the World of Outlaws in July:

Hartford Speedway | Pure Michigan Showdown (July 9): Mother Nature didn’t play nice in June when the World of Outlaws planned on returning to Michigan, but, fortunately, an available slot on the calendar means it’ll happen to open July’s slate. Hartford Speedway’s Pure Michigan Showdown will bring The Greatest Show on Dirt back to “The Great Lakes State” for the first time since 2019 and ignite the busy stretch.

Two-time and defending Series champion David Gravel topped the two most recent visits to Hartford. Those were with CJB Motorsports (2017) and Jason Johnson Racing (2019), and he’ll look to add another with Big Game Motorsports.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Wilmot Raceway | O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial (July 10-11): The teams will head to the other side of Lake Michigan where Wisconsin’s Wilmot Raceway awaits following the checkered flag at Hartford. The O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial brings the tour to town for a full weekend of action in the “Badger State.”

Buddy Kofoid is the most recent Wilmot winner. Nobody has conquered the track more than David Gravel with four. Carson Macedo captured three in a row from 2022 to 2024, and Donny Schatz owns a pair of Wilmot checkered flags.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Attica Raceway Park | Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals (July 14): Mid-July always brings a big week of Ohio Sprint Car racing, and Attica Raceway Park’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals continues to be a key piece of the action. This year’s running is set to pay a record $20,000 to the winner.

Carson Macedo is the defending Brad Doty Classic victor, thanks to taking the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 to Attica Victory Lane in 2025. Donny Schatz boasts the most with four of the famed helmet trophies.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Eldora Speedway | Kings Royal (July 17-18): One of the crown jewels of the sport caps a huge week of Ohio Sprint Car racing. The 43rd running of the Kings Royal will bring combatants from across the land to Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway to battle for the crown and $200,000 in riches. Tony Stewart has also spread the wealth through the field in 2026, as it’ll pay $6,000 to make the show. Friday’s purse is also plenty healthy with The Knight Before paying $25,000 to the winner.

Anthony Macri was crowned King last year to give Pennsylvania their third Kings Royal champion. Nobody has won the event more than “The King” himself, Steve Kinser, with seven victories, but Donny Schatz will have a shot to tie him this year. More former champions expected to compete include David Gravel, Kerry Madsen, Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, and Brent Marks.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Ohsweken Speedway | Federated Auto Parts Six Nations Showdown (July 21-22): There’s no time for rest after the King is crowned at Eldora as the World of Outlaws quickly head across the northern border for a midweek visit to Ontario’s Ohsweken Speedway. Canada welcomed back the World of Outlaws last year after an eight-year hiatus, and the tour is back for more in 2026. It’s $15,000-to-win on Tuesday before a $20,000-to-win finale on Wednesday.

David Gravel swept last year’s Ohsweken stay. Donny Schatz holds the record for most Ohsweken scores with four in World of Outlaws competition.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Weedsport Speedway | Empire State Challenge (July 25-26): New York’s Weedsport Speedway is ready to welcome the World of Outlaws back for two nights of action after a few seasons of a lone race on the calendar. It’s a Saturday-Sunday showdown at the uniquely shaped track. Sunday’s tilt will be a $20,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start purse.

Weedsport has been dominated by David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports in recent years. They’ve won five out of the last six races and finished second in the one they didn’t win. That’s an astonishing 1.17 average finish.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

BAPS Motor Speedway | Bricker’s Bash (July 29): The fiercest rivalry in Sprint Car racing comes back to life as the World of Outlaws and Pennsylvania Posse face off in a midweek battle at York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway. The travelers lead the scoreboard 2-1 so far in 2026 after a trio of May battles.

Anthony Macri defended the porch last year when the tour invaded BAPS. That was one of the “Concrete King’s” four Series victories in 2025.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

Williams Grove Speedway | C&D Rigging Summer Nationals (July 31-Aug. 1): The month closes out with two more battles with the Posse. The scene shifts to Mechanicsburg, PA’s historic Williams Grove Speedway for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals. It’s another strong purse with Saturday’s show paying $20,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start.

The World of Outlaws and PA Posse split May’s Morgan Cup. Enumclaw, WA’s Kasey Kahne was permitted to be Posse driving the Macri Motorsports No. 39M for the injured Anthony Macri, and he got his first World of Outlaws win after nearly three decades of trying. David Gravel came out on top the next night to send the Morgan Cup to World Racing Group headquarters for the year and bank $20,000.

For tickets and more event info, CLICK HERE.

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Sunoco Road to Wheatland Program Concludes with Hudson O’Neal Claiming Top Honors

BATAVIA, Ohio (June 24, 2026) – The Sunoco Road to Wheatland program has long been an incentive that awards cash bonuses to the top 15 drivers in the championship point standings following the Show-Me 100 held at Lucas Oil Speedway. Leading the final standings was Martinsville, Indiana’s Hudson O’Neal, who claimed the top spot after his strong start to the 2026 season. O’Neal received a $2,500 bonus, while competitors finishing second through 15th in the standings received a share of the $16,000 payout. “The Sunoco Road to Wheatland program continues to be one of the most rewarding initiatives for our competitors,” said Series Director Rick Schwallie. “Sunoco has been a tremendous partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and this program rewards the teams that support our events and perform at a high level throughout the season. Congratulations to Hudson O’Neal and all 15 drivers who earned their place among this year’s recipients.” Sunoco Race Fuels has expanded its global reach, supplying premium racing fuels to a wide range of professional motorsports and performance applications. Products like DXP 116 continue to set the standard for performance, making Sunoco the preferred choice for engine builders, racers, tracks, and sanctioning bodies worldwide. With more than 40 years of proven success, Sunoco remains the largest manufacturer of racing gasoline in the world. To learn more about DXP 116, visit:https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/fuels/fuel/dxp For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, visit: LucasDirt.com Sunoco Road to Wheatland Bonus: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500 = $16,000 Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP (as of June 20):Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points – Earnings1 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 3920 – $170,5002 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 3900 – $158,8003 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 3740 – $183,3244 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 3555 – $79,8005 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – 3495 – $106,1256 – 111 – Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 3485 – $72,8757 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 3325 – $70,0758 – 3s – Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 3260 – $58,2009 – 11 – Josh Rice – Crittenden, KY – 3225 – $59,97510 – 40B – Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 3205 – $50,97511 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – 3130 – $62,95012 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 3090 – $50,80013 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – 2955 – $47,15014 – 8 – Dillon McCowan – Urbana, MO – 2795 – $36,60015 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – 2650 – $34,77516 – 17SS – Brenden Smith – Dade City, FL – 2535 – $29,62517 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover, PA – 2355 – $19,075

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Sonoma RacewayJune 27-28, 2026

NASCAR’s west coast adventure continues on as the sport’s top-two division, the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, wrap up back-to-back road course weekends in “The Golden State”. Trading in the southern California coastline for the picturesque hills of the Sonoma Valley Wine Country, the 1.99-mile circuit will mark the final road course race of the season for both series. Chevrolet’s quest to defend its 2025 Sonoma wins will get underway with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in Saturday’s Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250, with the Cup Series taking its turn on Sunday in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 to also mark the first round of the In-Season Challenge.

CHEVROLET AT SONOMA RACEWAY: Chevrolet will be the only manufacturer with past Sonoma winners represented across both divisions this weekend, including the track’s reigning winners Shane van Gisbergen (NCS) and Connor Zilisch (NOAPS). In an over 35-year history with the northern California circuit, the Bowtie brand has accumulated a combined 17 victories across NASCAR’s top-two divisions – highlighted by 15 all-time Cup Series wins to sit nearly double the next leading manufacturer, Ford, with eight wins. Among those triumphs includes career Chevrolet driver Jeff Gordon’s series-leading five victories; the track’s winningest active driver Kyle Larson with two victories; Daniel Suarez’s first career Cup Series win; and the track’s most recent winner Shane van Gisbergen. The series-leading Sonoma feats stem past just all-time wins for the Chevrolet camp, with the manufacturer also holding a record-setting win streak of four-straight Cup Series wins at the track (2003-2006) and a double-digit lead in pole wins with 18.

LEADING IN SEASON’S ROAD COURSE AVERAGESChevrolet’s driver lineup is filled with road racing prowess and this season’s results have proven just that. The NASCAR Cup Series has paid a visit to three road/street courses thus far this season including Circuit of The Americas, Watkins Glen International and the San Diego Street Course. Analyzing the field’s average finish across the three events, it’s a pair of Team Chevy drivers that sit one-two at the top of the leaderboard with a single-digit average. Topping the list is Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell with an impressive average finish of 5.7, highlighted by his season-best runner-up result that came in upstate New York. Not far behind is the California native, AJ Allmendinger, with a 7.0 average finish, including his first top-five result of the season that came just last weekend in San Diego. The top-10 also sees the reigning champion, Kyle Larson, in sixth with a 10.7 average finish. While his early departure last weekend dropped his average to 13.7, Shane van Gisbergen still manages to maintain the eighth-best average finish courtesy of his Watkins Glen win and a runner-up result at COTA.

ALLMENDINGER GEARING UP FOR MILESTONE STARTTeam Chevy veteran driver, AJ Allmendinger, will look to reach a monumental milestone in his home state this weekend, with a trip to Sonoma Raceway marking his 500th career NASCAR Cup Series start. Among the series’ road course ringers, the Los Gatos, California, native is a three-time winner in the sport’s top division – all of which have been earned on a road course under the Chevrolet banner. Allmendinger’s robust road course resume also extends into the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series where he holds a series-leading 11 all-time wins on the configuration. While he’s still seeking his first trip to victory lane at Sonoma Raceway, he’s been a steady fixture among the contenders in recent seasons, scoring a pair of top-six results in two of his past three starts at the circuit.

LARSON HEADING HOME ON A HOT STREAKWhile Kyle Larson’s title-defending pursuit has been nothing short of turbulent, the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team have been finding their footing during the early stretch of the second-half of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season. Dating back one month ago to Charlotte Motor Speedway, a fifth-place finish kickstarted a stretch of four top-fives in the past five races, including a streak of three-straight heading into his home race at Sonoma Raceway. With a podium finish at San Diego, the California native holds the second-best average finish over the past five races at 8.0. The northern California circuit serves as the perfect opportunity for Larson to boost that average even more. In 11 starts at the track, Larson owns two career wins to lead the series’ active drivers, accompanied by a series-leading average starting position of 4.5, two top-fives and four top-10s.

ROAD COURSE RINGERS READY TO REBOUNDWhile it was a disappointing ending to the inaugural San Diego weekend for Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, a trip up the coast to Sonoma Raceway serves as the prime opportunity for a reset. Both drivers know what it takes to reach victory lane at the 1.99-mile circuit, with the New Zealand native holding a win in both the Cup (2025) and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (2024) at the track. For the ‘Rookie of the Year’ contender, Sunday might mark his first career Cup Series start at Sonoma, but he’ll return to the track as the defending winner in the sport’s second-level series. The pair of road course ringers are also slated to return to the JR Motorsports stable for a double-duty weekend with Van Gisbergen returning to the seat of the No. 9 Chevrolet and Zilisch back behind the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet – both of which have been race-winning pairings this season.

HILL HITS A CAREER-FIRSTA late-race surge and dramatic last-lap pass at San Diego saw Austin Hill and the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet team earn their second trip to victory lane of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. While he’s a series veteran with 16 wins in the second-level series, it was a career-first feat for the Georgia native as he became a first-time road course winner. The outing was enough to see Hill re-enter the top-five of the points standings heading into part two of NASCAR’s California adventure. In the series’ short three-year stint at the circuit, Hill has tallied a pair of top-eight finishes, with this best result of fifth coming in the 2024 event.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway:  Kyle Larson – two wins (2024, 2021)Daniel Suarez – one win (2022)Shane van Gisbergen – one win (2025) ·        In 26 NASCAR Cup Series road/street course events in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads the series with 18 victories – recorded by eight drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations. ·        In three road/street course events for the NASCAR Cup Series season, Team Chevy’s Michael McDowell and AJ Allmendinger has earned an average finish of 5.7 and 7.0, respectively, to lead the series.  ·        At Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet tallied six top-10 finishes, marking the second time this season a manufacturer has placed six cars in the top-10 of a Cup Series event. The Bowtie brand took it one step further by achieving the highest representation of different organizations within those results with five Chevrolet organizations placing drivers in the top-10.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 160 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 72 victories – a winning percentage of 45%.  ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 886 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup SeriesToyota/Save Mart 350Sunday, June 28, at 3:30 p.m. ETTNT Sports, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesPit Boss/FoodMaxx 250Saturday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. ETCW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhen you think back to the moment you won at Sonoma, what does it mean to you?“Sonoma is always special to me. It’s one of those road courses where you really have to earn everything you get. Nothing comes easy. When I first came into NASCAR, tracks like this were a big challenge, but over time I’ve learned how to be more patient and how to manage the race better. Every time I come back, I think about the journey – coming from Mexico, learning these tracks, and now competing and trying to win at this level. That means a lot to me. How did your 2022 win at Sonoma Raceway change the way you think about strategy and patience on road courses?“Sonoma is one of those places where you have to stay disciplined all day long. You’ve got to take care of your tires, be smooth, and make the most of every lap. Strategy is always important, so communication with the team makes a big difference. We’ve had some ups and downs at Sonoma over the years, but every time we come back, we learn something. Hopefully, we can put together a solid race, execute when it matters most, and be there at the end.”   Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat do you think of your chances this year in the In-Season Challenge?“I’m really excited to start the In-Season Challenge this year. I feel like our road course stuff is really good, and I’m feeling really confident, especially at Sonoma. That track has become one of my favorite road courses. San Diego was a bummer, because we didn’t get the result, but we we’re really, really fast. We think we broke a toe link so really didn’t get to race the second half of the race. So we’ll just take that and go into Sonoma, and hopefully be the upset king again. Denny is on a roll this year but we will do our best and see what happens!!”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhy is Sonoma Raceway special to you?“Sonoma has always been a special racetrack for me because it’s my home race. I get to see a lot of family and friends there, which makes the weekend even more enjoyable. We also have a new sponsor, EchoPark Automotive, and I’m happy to have them with us in my home state. From a results standpoint, Sonoma hasn’t always been our strongest track, but we’ve consistently shown good speed there. The goal is always to win, but I feel confident that we can run inside the top 10 and put together a strong race. Last year, we had a lot of speed; we just didn’t get the finish we wanted. Overall, Sonoma is a track I really enjoy and one that will always mean a lot to me. I’m looking forward to getting back there and representing EchoPark Automotive at my home race.” As you prepare for you 500th NASCAR Cup Series start at Sonoma, what stands out most to you when you reflect on your career?“Reaching 500 Cup Series starts is something I never could have imagined when I first got behind the wheel,” said Allmendinger. “To do it at Sonoma, in my home state of California, with the men and women at Kaulig Racing makes it even more special. I’ve been fortunate to race for great teams, work alongside incredible people and enjoy the support of amazing fans throughout my career. I’m especially grateful to Matt Kaulig (Owner) and Chris Rice (CEO) for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be part of this organization. Winning races with Kaulig Racing has meant so much because of the people here and the effort everyone puts in every day.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“Road course racing always brings a different kind of challenge, and Sonoma is one of the toughest ones we go to all season. I’m excited to have Brazier Lumber Company with us this weekend and looking forward to seeing what our No. 47 team can do. If we execute all day, I think we’ll have a good shot at being competitive.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing ChevroletDo you like road racing?“Road racing is where I did a lot of my growing up and learning how to race. There was a lot of back and forth between stock cars and GT cars and sports cars over the years as I found my place in NASCAR. So I’m always, ‘The more the merrier,’ when it comes to road racing.” What are some of Sonoma’s characteristics that stand out to you?“Sonoma has a lot of elevation changes and it presents some pretty good passing opportunities. The layout makes for some really aggressive, tight racing. Anytime you put a stock car on a road course with that kind of elevation, it creates some really good racing. It’s one of the coolest road courses we go to, for sure.” The street course in San Diego and the road course in Sonoma both involve turning left and right, but they’re also very different. Nonetheless, does it help being in road-course mode ahead of Sonoma after having competed at San Diego?“Having back-to-back road-course weekends – the steering feel, the braking feel, the power input – it’s all still relevant. Track conditions between San Diego and Sonoma will obviously be very different, but when you only have a handful of road-course races a year, it’s hard to get into a rhythm. But at least with San Diego, we’re in a bit of a flow. It was a good refresher before tackling Sonoma.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat are the keys to getting around Sonoma?“Sonoma is a lot of fun. It’s one of those tracks where I have a lot of seat time. I spent a lot of time there before moving to North Carolina. Before going NASCAR racing, my wife and I actually lived not too far from there for a season of life. When I was young and coming up through formula cars, I worked outside of Turn 11. For me, the track is super straightforward. It’s one line, there’s not a lot of tricks, you have to manage your tires and be technical to be fast. So, I enjoy it, and it’s been good for us across the last couple of years. I think we finished second and third the last few years and picked up a top-five finish last year. I think we are close. So, it’s just a place that I am comfortable with, which is great after San Diego, where there were a lot of unknowns. I know my marks, I know my rhythm, and it all comes together well. I do think it’s still one of the tracks if you save your tires, it will pay off. At Watkins Glen now, every lap is like qualifying, just hammering down, which is fun, too. Sonoma is its own fun where you still have that technical aspect of managing everything pretty well to have a shot at the end.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhile you didn’t get the finish you were hoping for last week, you put together, arguably, the strongest road course performance of your career. How do you build off that momentum heading into Sonoma?“I am excited. I probably wasn’t super excited heading into San Diego from a performance standpoint. I was looking forward to the event and everything around it, but we were a straight-up contender throughout the weekend. Going to Sonoma, I have two great teammates to lean on. Michael (McDowell) really loves that place and is arguably one of his best tracks and Daniel (Suarez) has won there. So, I have some good data points with them, a good idea for the car, and a good setup. We had a really fast car last weekend, and I know our team will have a fast Classic Collision Chevy this week. It makes me excited that we can run strong there.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts about entering Sonoma this weekend?“I’m excited to get to Sonoma. feel like I’ve got a pretty good notebook entering my first Cup race there. It’s one of the most historic road racing tracks that we go to in the NASCAR Cup Series and one of the most beautiful tracks that NASCAR has on the schedule. Sonoma is certainly one of the more challenging road courses that we go to with the elevation changes and all the things that come with racing at Sonoma. Fortunately, I won there in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series there last year and it was one of the coolest races of the year. I got to race against SVG all race long and learn from him.” How important is it to manage your tire wear at Sonoma?“I think the biggest thing about Sonoma is that although it was paved recently, it’s important to save your tires make it last throughout the duration of a run. The track is degrading and you must manage your tires. That’s one of the things that I learned from Shane last year, not only in talking to him but watching him in the O’Reilly race there too. I got to see a lot of what Shane did on Saturday which translated to his win in the Cup race on Sunday.” How do you manage the passing zones at Sonoma?“You must use the braking zones that you have. Going into Turn 11, the last corner is a big one. You can easily make passes there and reshape your corner to get by a guy. It can be tough to pass, but there are certainly places where you can make a pass. You can set up a pass through the esses to get a good run into the last corner. The track races well but you have to be smart.” I’m excited to go to Sonoma.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletAre you looking for a different feel at Sonoma than you were at San Diego? How do you approach Sonoma from that perspective?“The car set up will be very different. At San Diego, we were very high, very soft to try to get over the bumps, get the car nice and compliant. When we go to Sonoma this weekend, it’s very smooth and high grip, so the car will be stiff and low. Everybody’s cars will be on the edge, which you have to have it like that to make grip. It’s cool to watch the differences. It’s cool to see differences in the cars on the weekend. This weekend everybody will be pushing hard and set up for the high grip.  Do you have a favorite corner at Sonoma?“I have a favorite section. At the end of Sonoma, we leave the hairpin and come down the hill, there are these fast right and left handers. Before you get to the hairpin, it’s a very challenging but rewarding section to get right. There is a lot of time you can gain or lose there. Coming back down the hill is really spectacular to watch.”

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCESonoma RacewayJune 27-28, 2026

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NASCAR’s west coast adventure continues on as the sport’s top-two division, the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, wrap up back-to-back road course weekends in “The Golden State”. Trading in the southern California coastline for the picturesque hills of the Sonoma Valley Wine Country, the 1.99-mile circuit will mark the final road course race of the season for both series. Chevrolet’s quest to defend its 2025 Sonoma wins will get underway with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in Saturday’s Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250, with the Cup Series taking its turn on Sunday in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 to also mark the first round of the In-Season Challenge.

CHEVROLET AT SONOMA RACEWAY: Chevrolet will be the only manufacturer with past Sonoma winners represented across both divisions this weekend, including the track’s reigning winners Shane van Gisbergen (NCS) and Connor Zilisch (NOAPS). In an over 35-year history with the northern California circuit, the Bowtie brand has accumulated a combined 17 victories across NASCAR’s top-two divisions – highlighted by 15 all-time Cup Series wins to sit nearly double the next leading manufacturer, Ford, with eight wins. Among those triumphs includes career Chevrolet driver Jeff Gordon’s series-leading five victories; the track’s winningest active driver Kyle Larson with two victories; Daniel Suarez’s first career Cup Series win; and the track’s most recent winner Shane van Gisbergen. The series-leading Sonoma feats stem past just all-time wins for the Chevrolet camp, with the manufacturer also holding a record-setting win streak of four-straight Cup Series wins at the track (2003-2006) and a double-digit lead in pole wins with 18.

LEADING IN SEASON’S ROAD COURSE AVERAGESChevrolet’s driver lineup is filled with road racing prowess and this season’s results have proven just that. The NASCAR Cup Series has paid a visit to three road/street courses thus far this season including Circuit of The Americas, Watkins Glen International and the San Diego Street Course. Analyzing the field’s average finish across the three events, it’s a pair of Team Chevy drivers that sit one-two at the top of the leaderboard with a single-digit average. Topping the list is Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell with an impressive average finish of 5.7, highlighted by his season-best runner-up result that came in upstate New York. Not far behind is the California native, AJ Allmendinger, with a 7.0 average finish, including his first top-five result of the season that came just last weekend in San Diego. The top-10 also sees the reigning champion, Kyle Larson, in sixth with a 10.7 average finish. While his early departure last weekend dropped his average to 13.7, Shane van Gisbergen still manages to maintain the eighth-best average finish courtesy of his Watkins Glen win and a runner-up result at COTA.

ALLMENDINGER GEARING UP FOR MILESTONE STARTTeam Chevy veteran driver, AJ Allmendinger, will look to reach a monumental milestone in his home state this weekend, with a trip to Sonoma Raceway marking his 500th career NASCAR Cup Series start. Among the series’ road course ringers, the Los Gatos, California, native is a three-time winner in the sport’s top division – all of which have been earned on a road course under the Chevrolet banner. Allmendinger’s robust road course resume also extends into the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series where he holds a series-leading 11 all-time wins on the configuration. While he’s still seeking his first trip to victory lane at Sonoma Raceway, he’s been a steady fixture among the contenders in recent seasons, scoring a pair of top-six results in two of his past three starts at the circuit.

LARSON HEADING HOME ON A HOT STREAKWhile Kyle Larson’s title-defending pursuit has been nothing short of turbulent, the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team have been finding their footing during the early stretch of the second-half of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season. Dating back one month ago to Charlotte Motor Speedway, a fifth-place finish kickstarted a stretch of four top-fives in the past five races, including a streak of three-straight heading into his home race at Sonoma Raceway. With a podium finish at San Diego, the California native holds the second-best average finish over the past five races at 8.0. The northern California circuit serves as the perfect opportunity for Larson to boost that average even more. In 11 starts at the track, Larson owns two career wins to lead the series’ active drivers, accompanied by a series-leading average starting position of 4.5, two top-fives and four top-10s.

ROAD COURSE RINGERS READY TO REBOUNDWhile it was a disappointing ending to the inaugural San Diego weekend for Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, a trip up the coast to Sonoma Raceway serves as the prime opportunity for a reset. Both drivers know what it takes to reach victory lane at the 1.99-mile circuit, with the New Zealand native holding a win in both the Cup (2025) and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (2024) at the track. For the ‘Rookie of the Year’ contender, Sunday might mark his first career Cup Series start at Sonoma, but he’ll return to the track as the defending winner in the sport’s second-level series. The pair of road course ringers are also slated to return to the JR Motorsports stable for a double-duty weekend with Van Gisbergen returning to the seat of the No. 9 Chevrolet and Zilisch back behind the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet – both of which have been race-winning pairings this season.

HILL HITS A CAREER-FIRSTA late-race surge and dramatic last-lap pass at San Diego saw Austin Hill and the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet team earn their second trip to victory lane of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. While he’s a series veteran with 16 wins in the second-level series, it was a career-first feat for the Georgia native as he became a first-time road course winner. The outing was enough to see Hill re-enter the top-five of the points standings heading into part two of NASCAR’s California adventure. In the series’ short three-year stint at the circuit, Hill has tallied a pair of top-eight finishes, with this best result of fifth coming in the 2024 event.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway:  Kyle Larson – two wins (2024, 2021)Daniel Suarez – one win (2022)Shane van Gisbergen – one win (2025) ·        In 26 NASCAR Cup Series road/street course events in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads the series with 18 victories – recorded by eight drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations. ·        In three road/street course events for the NASCAR Cup Series season, Team Chevy’s Michael McDowell and AJ Allmendinger has earned an average finish of 5.7 and 7.0, respectively, to lead the series.  ·        At Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet tallied six top-10 finishes, marking the second time this season a manufacturer has placed six cars in the top-10 of a Cup Series event. The Bowtie brand took it one step further by achieving the highest representation of different organizations within those results with five Chevrolet organizations placing drivers in the top-10.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 160 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 72 victories – a winning percentage of 45%.  ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 886 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup SeriesToyota/Save Mart 350Sunday, June 28, at 3:30 p.m. ETTNT Sports, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesPit Boss/FoodMaxx 250Saturday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. ETCW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhen you think back to the moment you won at Sonoma, what does it mean to you?“Sonoma is always special to me. It’s one of those road courses where you really have to earn everything you get. Nothing comes easy. When I first came into NASCAR, tracks like this were a big challenge, but over time I’ve learned how to be more patient and how to manage the race better. Every time I come back, I think about the journey – coming from Mexico, learning these tracks, and now competing and trying to win at this level. That means a lot to me. How did your 2022 win at Sonoma Raceway change the way you think about strategy and patience on road courses?“Sonoma is one of those places where you have to stay disciplined all day long. You’ve got to take care of your tires, be smooth, and make the most of every lap. Strategy is always important, so communication with the team makes a big difference. We’ve had some ups and downs at Sonoma over the years, but every time we come back, we learn something. Hopefully, we can put together a solid race, execute when it matters most, and be there at the end.”   Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat do you think of your chances this year in the In-Season Challenge?“I’m really excited to start the In-Season Challenge this year. I feel like our road course stuff is really good, and I’m feeling really confident, especially at Sonoma. That track has become one of my favorite road courses. San Diego was a bummer, because we didn’t get the result, but we we’re really, really fast. We think we broke a toe link so really didn’t get to race the second half of the race. So we’ll just take that and go into Sonoma, and hopefully be the upset king again. Denny is on a roll this year but we will do our best and see what happens!!”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhy is Sonoma Raceway special to you?“Sonoma has always been a special racetrack for me because it’s my home race. I get to see a lot of family and friends there, which makes the weekend even more enjoyable. We also have a new sponsor, EchoPark Automotive, and I’m happy to have them with us in my home state. From a results standpoint, Sonoma hasn’t always been our strongest track, but we’ve consistently shown good speed there. The goal is always to win, but I feel confident that we can run inside the top 10 and put together a strong race. Last year, we had a lot of speed; we just didn’t get the finish we wanted. Overall, Sonoma is a track I really enjoy and one that will always mean a lot to me. I’m looking forward to getting back there and representing EchoPark Automotive at my home race.” As you prepare for you 500th NASCAR Cup Series start at Sonoma, what stands out most to you when you reflect on your career?“Reaching 500 Cup Series starts is something I never could have imagined when I first got behind the wheel,” said Allmendinger. “To do it at Sonoma, in my home state of California, with the men and women at Kaulig Racing makes it even more special. I’ve been fortunate to race for great teams, work alongside incredible people and enjoy the support of amazing fans throughout my career. I’m especially grateful to Matt Kaulig (Owner) and Chris Rice (CEO) for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be part of this organization. Winning races with Kaulig Racing has meant so much because of the people here and the effort everyone puts in every day.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“Road course racing always brings a different kind of challenge, and Sonoma is one of the toughest ones we go to all season. I’m excited to have Brazier Lumber Company with us this weekend and looking forward to seeing what our No. 47 team can do. If we execute all day, I think we’ll have a good shot at being competitive.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing ChevroletDo you like road racing?“Road racing is where I did a lot of my growing up and learning how to race. There was a lot of back and forth between stock cars and GT cars and sports cars over the years as I found my place in NASCAR. So I’m always, ‘The more the merrier,’ when it comes to road racing.” What are some of Sonoma’s characteristics that stand out to you?“Sonoma has a lot of elevation changes and it presents some pretty good passing opportunities. The layout makes for some really aggressive, tight racing. Anytime you put a stock car on a road course with that kind of elevation, it creates some really good racing. It’s one of the coolest road courses we go to, for sure.” The street course in San Diego and the road course in Sonoma both involve turning left and right, but they’re also very different. Nonetheless, does it help being in road-course mode ahead of Sonoma after having competed at San Diego?“Having back-to-back road-course weekends – the steering feel, the braking feel, the power input – it’s all still relevant. Track conditions between San Diego and Sonoma will obviously be very different, but when you only have a handful of road-course races a year, it’s hard to get into a rhythm. But at least with San Diego, we’re in a bit of a flow. It was a good refresher before tackling Sonoma.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat are the keys to getting around Sonoma?“Sonoma is a lot of fun. It’s one of those tracks where I have a lot of seat time. I spent a lot of time there before moving to North Carolina. Before going NASCAR racing, my wife and I actually lived not too far from there for a season of life. When I was young and coming up through formula cars, I worked outside of Turn 11. For me, the track is super straightforward. It’s one line, there’s not a lot of tricks, you have to manage your tires and be technical to be fast. So, I enjoy it, and it’s been good for us across the last couple of years. I think we finished second and third the last few years and picked up a top-five finish last year. I think we are close. So, it’s just a place that I am comfortable with, which is great after San Diego, where there were a lot of unknowns. I know my marks, I know my rhythm, and it all comes together well. I do think it’s still one of the tracks if you save your tires, it will pay off. At Watkins Glen now, every lap is like qualifying, just hammering down, which is fun, too. Sonoma is its own fun where you still have that technical aspect of managing everything pretty well to have a shot at the end.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhile you didn’t get the finish you were hoping for last week, you put together, arguably, the strongest road course performance of your career. How do you build off that momentum heading into Sonoma?“I am excited. I probably wasn’t super excited heading into San Diego from a performance standpoint. I was looking forward to the event and everything around it, but we were a straight-up contender throughout the weekend. Going to Sonoma, I have two great teammates to lean on. Michael (McDowell) really loves that place and is arguably one of his best tracks and Daniel (Suarez) has won there. So, I have some good data points with them, a good idea for the car, and a good setup. We had a really fast car last weekend, and I know our team will have a fast Classic Collision Chevy this week. It makes me excited that we can run strong there.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts about entering Sonoma this weekend?“I’m excited to get to Sonoma. feel like I’ve got a pretty good notebook entering my first Cup race there. It’s one of the most historic road racing tracks that we go to in the NASCAR Cup Series and one of the most beautiful tracks that NASCAR has on the schedule. Sonoma is certainly one of the more challenging road courses that we go to with the elevation changes and all the things that come with racing at Sonoma. Fortunately, I won there in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series there last year and it was one of the coolest races of the year. I got to race against SVG all race long and learn from him.” How important is it to manage your tire wear at Sonoma?“I think the biggest thing about Sonoma is that although it was paved recently, it’s important to save your tires make it last throughout the duration of a run. The track is degrading and you must manage your tires. That’s one of the things that I learned from Shane last year, not only in talking to him but watching him in the O’Reilly race there too. I got to see a lot of what Shane did on Saturday which translated to his win in the Cup race on Sunday.” How do you manage the passing zones at Sonoma?“You must use the braking zones that you have. Going into Turn 11, the last corner is a big one. You can easily make passes there and reshape your corner to get by a guy. It can be tough to pass, but there are certainly places where you can make a pass. You can set up a pass through the esses to get a good run into the last corner. The track races well but you have to be smart.” I’m excited to go to Sonoma.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletAre you looking for a different feel at Sonoma than you were at San Diego? How do you approach Sonoma from that perspective?“The car set up will be very different. At San Diego, we were very high, very soft to try to get over the bumps, get the car nice and compliant. When we go to Sonoma this weekend, it’s very smooth and high grip, so the car will be stiff and low. Everybody’s cars will be on the edge, which you have to have it like that to make grip. It’s cool to watch the differences. It’s cool to see differences in the cars on the weekend. This weekend everybody will be pushing hard and set up for the high grip.  Do you have a favorite corner at Sonoma?“I have a favorite section. At the end of Sonoma, we leave the hairpin and come down the hill, there are these fast right and left handers. Before you get to the hairpin, it’s a very challenging but rewarding section to get right. There is a lot of time you can gain or lose there. Coming back down the hill is really spectacular to watch.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturer Championships:Total (1949-2025): 44First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2025 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Driver Championships:Total (1949-2025): 34First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29 Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2026 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 5Poles: 4Laps Led: 1,315Top-Fives: 32Top-10s: 61Stage Wins: 13 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 886 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 770Laps led to date: 258,049Top-fives to date: 4,468Top-10s to date: 9,212                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,220           Chevrolet: 886           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 848                                                                                          Ford: 748           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 214

Flemington, NJ (June 24, 2026) – NHRA Nitro Driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe® Project has once again teamed up with the highly acclaimed Cleveland Clinic as well as the NDD Medical, BluZone Health and will be located adjacent to the Kroger Health display, to present the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. The Funny Car driver from Flemington, New Jersey and Right2Breathe, a New Jersey based 501(c)(3) non-profit, in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals and support from Sanofi Pharmaceutical, will offer onsite lung health screenings and education to the estimated 70,000+ fans and racers expected to enjoy the NHRA national event. In 2025 Morrison took to the track and midway to deliver the important message that early detection for lung health is more important than ever now. This will be Morrison’s second race of the season driving the ever-competitive Herzhauser owned Funny Car.

Joe Morrison will be repping Before & After Painting as well as Richt2Breathe Project this weekend at the Summit Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Photo credit Bill Kloss

Right2Breathe® and Joe Morrison Return to Norwalk with Continued Message of Health and Awareness

Flemington, NJ (June 24, 2026) – NHRA Nitro Driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe® Project has once again teamed up with the highly acclaimed Cleveland Clinic as well as the NDD Medical, BluZone Health and will be located adjacent to the Kroger Health display, to present the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. The Funny Car driver from Flemington, New Jersey and Right2Breathe, a New Jersey based 501(c)(3) non-profit, in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals and support from Sanofi Pharmaceutical, will offer onsite lung health screenings and education to the estimated 70,000+ fans and racers expected to enjoy the NHRA national event. In 2025 Morrison took to the track and midway to deliver the important message that early detection for lung health is more important than ever now. This will be Morrison’s second race of the season driving the ever-competitive Herzhauser owned Funny Car.

Joe Morrison will be repping Before & After Painting as well as Richt2Breathe Project this weekend at the Summit Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Photo credit Bill Kloss

“Now more than ever lung health has been in the news and the Right2Breathe® mission has never been more important,” said Morison. “We recently lost NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Kyle Busch to a lung related illness that could have been treated. My dad was able to live well and enjoy his life despite having very severe COPD and his experience was critical to the founding of Right2Breathe. Our mission with Right2Breathe is to help others live better and live longer by getting diagnosed earlier than my dad.”

The Right2Breathe® Project is a dynamic, grassroots initiative focused on Lung Health Education, Awareness, and Screening. This campaign is hosted at various public venues, including automotive and sporting events across the United States. The Norwalk screening event marks Right2Breathe’s return to the NHRA circuit after an appearance earlier this season in Charlotte. The Right2Breathe program will also be present at the historic U.S. Nationals Labor Day weekend in Indianapolis as well as multiple events in the NHRA Countdown later this season.

Since 2016, the Right2Breathe Project has provided free lung screenings to thousands of dedicated NHRA Drag Racing fans at motorsports venues nationwide. Their team of medical professionals—including Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Pulmonologists—offer screenings, answer questions, and provide valuable resources for racers, fans, and event partners.

Morrison is thrilled that Cleveland Clinic will support the event once again by providing a team of experts in Norwalk. This marks the fourth consecutive year of their involvement, following the successful and impactful Right2Breathe event showcased at the 2023 Norwalk NHRA National Event. New this year will be the location adjacent to the Kroger Health footprint and the Allergy & Asthma Network joining the Cleveland Clinic. Kroger Health will have the Right2Breathe® Project next to their midway space to help bring more healthcare services and continue to educate the public about various ways to remain healthy in their lives. BluZone Health will have an exercise physiologist onsite. The quartet of health organizations and programs will provide a diverse and comprehensive educational experience for fans interested in learning more about lung health and treatment.

A team of medical professionals from Cleveland Clinic are generously donating their time to demonstrate their dedication to the community they serve. They are offering free lung screenings and answering questions about common lung diseases, including COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Asthma, and Long Haul COVID. Additionally, they are providing free resources for race fans, vendors, and competitors attending the event.

On the track Morrison will be driving the Herzhauser owned Funny Car with marketing support from long-time sponsors PennGrade1 and Before & After Painting, who will be wrapping up the “Livin’ the Dream” two-race series in Norwalk as well as new sponsor CarTimeDover.com. Last year Morrison missed qualifying in a tough 21-car field. This will be Morrison’s second event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. During the inaugural Potomac Nationals Morrison qualified 16 before dropping a close first round race with No. 1 qualifier Jack Beckman.

BENTON, MO (June 23, 2026) — No matter the place. No matter the time. No matter the competition. Billy Moyer continues to show why he’s one of dirt track racing’s all-time greats.

Moyer, the 68-year-old National Dirt Late Model Hall-of-Famer from Batesville, AR, scored the 102nd win of his DIRTcar Summer Nationals career Tuesday night at Benton Speedway, leading all but one lap around the Missouri oval to kick off Week 3 of the Summer Nationals’ 40th anniversary celebration.

“I’m kind of trying to retire bit, but I just get bored,” Moyer said on what keeps his drive alive. “This has just been my life. The competition drives you in my family, and all the people that are here. It just makes it fun to keep coming back. Some of my friends with successful businesses told me, ‘If you’d work at anything as hard as you work on that race car, you wouldn’t be able to spend all the money you have.’ This sport’s been really good to me.”

The six-time Hell Tour champion lined up to the outside of fellow series champion Jason Feger as the green flag dropped on the 30-lap main event.

The front row stayed side-by-side throughout the first lap, but it was Moyer using the topside momentum to his advantage and rocketing around Feger off turn four to grab the lead.

Traffic became a factor on Lap 6 and allowed Feger to pull alongside Moyer as the battle for the lead intensified. Moyer was able to fend off the challenges of the No. 25 of Feger and maintain the lead. But after Moyer stumbled on the cushion through Turns 1-2 on Lap 10, Feger dove to the bottom in Turns 3-4 and pulled ahead of Moyer at the line by less than a tenth to lead the lap. However, Moyer was able to find just enough room to squeeze by Feger and the outside wall to retake the lead as they raced back into Turn 1.

As Moyer held strong out front, Tanner English was able to get by Feger for second on Lap 20 to take the runner-up spot. One final restart with five laps-to-go put English right on the leader’s bumper, but Moyer was not going to be denied, fending off the No. 96’s challenges and driving off to career Summer Nationals win No. 102 and his first at Benton.

“The one place I’ve never won, I guess that’s a cool thing. Theres been a lot of them that I’ve won at and then I go back and run like crap,” Moyer said. “There’s not a lot of notes so maybe that helps me a little bit. We didn’t have many things to go off, just make an educated guess and it all worked out.”

English continues to be consistent with a second-place finish, Feger was third, Tyler Millwood was fourth, and Clay Stuckey finished fifth.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models head to Quincy Raceways in Quincy, IL, on Wednesday, June 24. Tickets for the event will be available at the track on race day.

If you can’t be there in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 21-Billy Moyer Sr[2]; 2. 96-Tanner English[3]; 3. 25-Jason Feger[1]; 4. 31M-Tyler Millwood[4]; 5. 15-Clay Stuckey[6]; 6. 49-Luke Morey[7]; 7. 17SR-Brody Smith[8]; 8. 25B-Chevy Boyer[10]; 9. 18C-Matt Cooper[9]; 10. 57M-Camaron Marlar[18]; 11. 16-Rusty Griffaw[17]; 12. 12-Scott Crigler[11]; 13. 74-Mitch McGrath[19]; 14. 30-Mark Voigt[20]; 15. 09-Michael Leach[14]; 16. 30B-Nathan Brown[16]; 17. 15W-Brian Woodard[13]; 18. 91-Mike Lough[12]; 19. 45M-Nate Yount[15]; 20. 11-CODY VANOVER[22]; 21. 11M-Robby Moore[23]; 22. 75-Daniel Adam[5]; 23. (DNS) 94-Allan Rettig

Damian Kiefer Gets First Career Summit Modified Triumph at Benton

One hour north of Benton Speedway sits Ste. Genevieve, MO — home to the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals’ newest Feature winner, Damian Kiefer.

Kiefer, 26, swept the night at the Missouri oval by setting quick time in Qualifying, winning his Heat Race and leading all 25 laps of the Feature to get his first career Summit Modified win.

At the drop of the green flag, Kiefer used his outside-front-row starting position to rip around Hunt Gossum and lead Lap 1.

On Lap 10, the race’s first caution spawned the first restart with Gossum sitting right behind Kiefer’s No. 0. Kiefer continued his strong evening with a good restart, hitting the cushion and surging down the backstretch to pull away from the field.

Kiefer went on to survive every following restart and lead every lap in the 25-lap main event to pick up the win, becoming the 90th different driver ever to win a Summit Modified event.

“It means the world to me to finally win one of these Summer Nationals races,” Kiefer said. “I’ve been going to these since I was a kid with my dad and watching him race against the best. And to be able to compete against the best tonight, we felt really good and it’s quite an accomplishment to finally get one of these off the checklist. Our car was super balanced there; it’s been really balanced the last six weeks. The race car doesn’t bobble, and it just doesn’t get tight. I can do just about anything I want and it’s really fun to drive.”

Justin Haley finished second, Zeke McKenzie was third, Gossum was fourth, and Austin Rettig rounded out the top five by advancing 13 positions.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals heads to Quincy Raceways in Quincy, IL, on Wednesday, June 24. Tickets for the event will be available at the track on race day.

If you can’t be there in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 0-Damian Kiefer[2]; 2. 99-Justin Haley[3]; 3. 24-Zeke McKenzie[4]; 4. 99G-Hunt Gossum[1]; 5. 94R-Austin Rettig[18]; 6. 77-Ray Bollinger[6]; 7. J82-Treb Jacoby[7]; 8. 14C-Rick Conoyer[13]; 9. 21B-Hunter Breland[10]; 10. 6-Ryan Fowler[17]; 11. 9-Ken Schrader[19]; 12. 27G-Jason Garver[9]; 13. 66-Chris Hall[12]; 14. 74S-Chris Sieweke[22]; 15. (DNF) 17-Mikey Wilson[16]; 16. (DNF) 3G-Haleigh Gross[8]; 17. (DNF) 12-Kaleb Jones[14]; 18. (DNF) 98-Joshua Hawkins[5]; 19. (DNF) 94C-Mark Clary[15]; 20. (DNF) 84G-Gary Gross[11]; 21. (DNS) 45-Jeremy Conner; 22. (DNS) 5-Hayden Conner

Billy Moyer Wins at Benton for 102nd Career Summer Nationals Victory

BENTON, MO (June 23, 2026) — No matter the place. No matter the time. No matter the competition. Billy Moyer continues to show why he’s one of dirt track racing’s all-time greats.

Moyer, the 68-year-old National Dirt Late Model Hall-of-Famer from Batesville, AR, scored the 102nd win of his DIRTcar Summer Nationals career Tuesday night at Benton Speedway, leading all but one lap around the Missouri oval to kick off Week 3 of the Summer Nationals’ 40th anniversary celebration.

“I’m kind of trying to retire bit, but I just get bored,” Moyer said on what keeps his drive alive. “This has just been my life. The competition drives you in my family, and all the people that are here. It just makes it fun to keep coming back. Some of my friends with successful businesses told me, ‘If you’d work at anything as hard as you work on that race car, you wouldn’t be able to spend all the money you have.’ This sport’s been really good to me.”

The six-time Hell Tour champion lined up to the outside of fellow series champion Jason Feger as the green flag dropped on the 30-lap main event.

The front row stayed side-by-side throughout the first lap, but it was Moyer using the topside momentum to his advantage and rocketing around Feger off turn four to grab the lead.

Traffic became a factor on Lap 6 and allowed Feger to pull alongside Moyer as the battle for the lead intensified. Moyer was able to fend off the challenges of the No. 25 of Feger and maintain the lead. But after Moyer stumbled on the cushion through Turns 1-2 on Lap 10, Feger dove to the bottom in Turns 3-4 and pulled ahead of Moyer at the line by less than a tenth to lead the lap. However, Moyer was able to find just enough room to squeeze by Feger and the outside wall to retake the lead as they raced back into Turn 1.

As Moyer held strong out front, Tanner English was able to get by Feger for second on Lap 20 to take the runner-up spot. One final restart with five laps-to-go put English right on the leader’s bumper, but Moyer was not going to be denied, fending off the No. 96’s challenges and driving off to career Summer Nationals win No. 102 and his first at Benton.

“The one place I’ve never won, I guess that’s a cool thing. Theres been a lot of them that I’ve won at and then I go back and run like crap,” Moyer said. “There’s not a lot of notes so maybe that helps me a little bit. We didn’t have many things to go off, just make an educated guess and it all worked out.”

English continues to be consistent with a second-place finish, Feger was third, Tyler Millwood was fourth, and Clay Stuckey finished fifth.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models head to Quincy Raceways in Quincy, IL, on Wednesday, June 24. Tickets for the event will be available at the track on race day.

If you can’t be there in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 21-Billy Moyer Sr[2]; 2. 96-Tanner English[3]; 3. 25-Jason Feger[1]; 4. 31M-Tyler Millwood[4]; 5. 15-Clay Stuckey[6]; 6. 49-Luke Morey[7]; 7. 17SR-Brody Smith[8]; 8. 25B-Chevy Boyer[10]; 9. 18C-Matt Cooper[9]; 10. 57M-Camaron Marlar[18]; 11. 16-Rusty Griffaw[17]; 12. 12-Scott Crigler[11]; 13. 74-Mitch McGrath[19]; 14. 30-Mark Voigt[20]; 15. 09-Michael Leach[14]; 16. 30B-Nathan Brown[16]; 17. 15W-Brian Woodard[13]; 18. 91-Mike Lough[12]; 19. 45M-Nate Yount[15]; 20. 11-CODY VANOVER[22]; 21. 11M-Robby Moore[23]; 22. 75-Daniel Adam[5]; 23. (DNS) 94-Allan Rettig

Damian Kiefer Gets First Career Summit Modified Triumph at Benton

One hour north of Benton Speedway sits Ste. Genevieve, MO — home to the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals’ newest Feature winner, Damian Kiefer.

Kiefer, 26, swept the night at the Missouri oval by setting quick time in Qualifying, winning his Heat Race and leading all 25 laps of the Feature to get his first career Summit Modified win.

At the drop of the green flag, Kiefer used his outside-front-row starting position to rip around Hunt Gossum and lead Lap 1.

On Lap 10, the race’s first caution spawned the first restart with Gossum sitting right behind Kiefer’s No. 0. Kiefer continued his strong evening with a good restart, hitting the cushion and surging down the backstretch to pull away from the field.

Kiefer went on to survive every following restart and lead every lap in the 25-lap main event to pick up the win, becoming the 90th different driver ever to win a Summit Modified event.

“It means the world to me to finally win one of these Summer Nationals races,” Kiefer said. “I’ve been going to these since I was a kid with my dad and watching him race against the best. And to be able to compete against the best tonight, we felt really good and it’s quite an accomplishment to finally get one of these off the checklist. Our car was super balanced there; it’s been really balanced the last six weeks. The race car doesn’t bobble, and it just doesn’t get tight. I can do just about anything I want and it’s really fun to drive.”

Justin Haley finished second, Zeke McKenzie was third, Gossum was fourth, and Austin Rettig rounded out the top five by advancing 13 positions.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals heads to Quincy Raceways in Quincy, IL, on Wednesday, June 24. Tickets for the event will be available at the track on race day.

If you can’t be there in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 0-Damian Kiefer[2]; 2. 99-Justin Haley[3]; 3. 24-Zeke McKenzie[4]; 4. 99G-Hunt Gossum[1]; 5. 94R-Austin Rettig[18]; 6. 77-Ray Bollinger[6]; 7. J82-Treb Jacoby[7]; 8. 14C-Rick Conoyer[13]; 9. 21B-Hunter Breland[10]; 10. 6-Ryan Fowler[17]; 11. 9-Ken Schrader[19]; 12. 27G-Jason Garver[9]; 13. 66-Chris Hall[12]; 14. 74S-Chris Sieweke[22]; 15. (DNF) 17-Mikey Wilson[16]; 16. (DNF) 3G-Haleigh Gross[8]; 17. (DNF) 12-Kaleb Jones[14]; 18. (DNF) 98-Joshua Hawkins[5]; 19. (DNF) 94C-Mark Clary[15]; 20. (DNF) 84G-Gary Gross[11]; 21. (DNS) 45-Jeremy Conner; 22. (DNS) 5-Hayden Conner

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/billy-moyer-wins-at-benton-for-102nd-career-summer-nationals-victory/, https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/damian-kiefer-gets-first-career-summit-modified-triumph-at-benton/

CONCORD, NC (June 23, 2026) – The northernmost portion of the schedule awaits the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision this week.

The first two legs of the Northern Swing at 141 Speedway and Ogilvie Raceway are in the books, with plenty more racing left on the road to next weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 at Deer Creek Speedway. Another Minnesota staple is coming up on Wednesday, June 24, when the Series returns to I-94 emr Speedway in Fergus Falls for a $12,000-to-win program.

From there, it’s off to Grand Forks, ND for the annual trip to River Cities Speedway on Friday, June 26, which pays $15,000 to the winner. After a travel day on Saturday, the tour will return to Minot, ND, on Sunday, June 28, for a $20,000-to-win show at one of the premier facilities in dirt track racing.

Joining the World of Outlaws will be the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks at I-94, Modifieds and Street Stocks at River Cities and Modifieds at Nodak.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

TURNING POINT?: Nick Hoffman got his season rolling again with finishes of third at 141 and second at Ogilvie. But when you’re battling Bobby Pierce for a championship, sometimes a pair of solid podium finishes still isn’t enough to gain ground.

Thanks to Pierce’s wins at both tracks, the gap back to Hoffman has grown to 55 points. The remainder of the northern swing will be crucial if Hoffman intends on keeping the title fight close for the rest of the year. If the No. 9 can’t win races and close in on Pierce up north – a region he’s called one of his favorites in the country to race in – the task will only get harder once the Series travels to some of Pierce’s best tracks later in the year.

It’s been three years since the World of Outlaws last raced at I-94, but Pierce won on that night while Hoffman finished eighth. Hoffman had the upper hand at River Cities last year when he won ahead of Pierce in sixth, while they both finished on the podium last year at Nodak.

MIDSEASON SHAKE UP: It had been a rough start to the Northern Swing for Drake Troutman, as he was a DNF at both 141 and Ogilvie due to mechanical issues. Then on Wednesday, news broke that Troutman and G.R. Smith Motorsports have gone their separate ways.

Troutman isn’t giving up on his full-time World of Outlaws bid and is working to find a ride for the rest of the tour’s stint up north. As it stands, Troutman is holding down the fifth spot in the point standings with four podium finishes to his credit. While Victory Lane has eluded him, he has been in contention to win several races, and his 99 laps led in Features this year are the most of anyone without a win.

The 21-year-old Pennsylvanian should be a frontrunner in whichever car he ends up in this week – he’s never raced at I-94, but he finished in the top five at both River Cities and Nodak in 2025.

ON THE RISE: It’s no secret that Ethan Dotson wasn’t satisfied with how he started his second full-time World of Outlaws campaign. He’s still working toward the ultimate goal of being a regular winner on tour, but he has been making significant gains as of late.

Following a stretch of eight races without a top five, Dotson strung three of them together on both nights at West Virginia Motor Speedway and at 141. He was in position to grab another one at Ogilvie with his sixth-starting spot before dropping back in the Feature and finishing 18th.

Nevertheless, Dotson is rolling north with a renewed sense of confidence, and his points position reflects that. He was briefly up to sixth, but Ryan Gustin’s third-place run at Ogilvie was enough to retake that position going into I-94. A spot in the top five is still within reach for Dotson, with 43 points separating him from Troutman in fifth.

BATTLING BACK: Early in the year, it looked like Daulton Wilson was going to leave every other candidate for this season’s MD3 Rookie of the Year Award in the dust. But Trey Mills has had something to say about that.

Wilson and his Big Frog/Viper Motorsports crew had several strong runs in the opening months of the season, but have struggled as of late, with Wilson’s last top 10 coming eight races ago at Marion Center Raceway. Meanwhile, Mills has finished in the top 10 four times since then and brought the gap down to 68 points with plenty of racing left.

The rookie battle isn’t the only one Mills has to worry about, as he’s tied for ninth in the overall points with Dennis Erb Jr., who has also been hitting his stride with finishes of sixth or better in three of his last four starts.

OFF TRACK EXCITEMENT: This week’s itinerary in the upper Midwest goes far beyond the racetrack.

Fans in Grand Forks will get an early opportunity to meet one of the Outlaws, as Ethan Dotson will have his ASD Motorsports No. 74X machine at Rumors Sports Bar & Grill on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Dotson will be on hand meeting fans, as will the team’s merchandise trailer.

Then, at Nodak on Sunday, race day will begin with a free pulled pork feed from 2-4 p.m. The food will be available in the pits, but fans with a grandstand ticket will be welcome to stop by and enjoy a meal with the race teams.

Nodak’s cornhole tournament is back in 2026 immediately following the Redraw, when four random fans will be paired with a Heat Race-winning driver. The winning driver and fan will each take home $500.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Wednesday, June 24, at I-94 emr Speedway in Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26, at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28, at Nodak Speedway in Minot, ND

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (4470 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-55)
3. Tyler Erb (-246)
4. Tim McCreadie (-338)
5. Drake Troutman (-373)
6. Ryan Gustin (-403)
7. Ethan Dotson (-416)
8. Daulton Wilson (-502)
9. Trey Mills (-570)
10. Dennis Erb Jr. (-570)

FEATURE WINNERS (11):
Bobby Pierce – 12
Nick Hoffman – 6
Tyler Erb – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Mason Zeigler – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (25):
Nick Hoffman – 25
Bobby Pierce – 23
Tyler Erb – 15
Tim McCreadie – 10
Drake Troutman – 10
Ryan Gustin – 9
Brandon Sheppard – 8
Hudson O’Neal – 7
Daulton Wilson – 7
Ethan Dotson – 7
Chris Madden – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Mason Zeigler – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Brandon Overton – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Max Blair – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (21):
Bobby Pierce – 321
Nick Hoffman – 202
Tyler Erb – 99
Drake Troutman – 99
Brandon Sheppard – 81
Ryan Gustin – 73
Chris Madden – 73
Hudson O’Neal – 68
Daulton Wilson – 66
Jonathan Davenport – 57
Tim McCreadie – 46
Garrett Alberson – 46
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 41
Mike Marlar – 39
Mason Zeigler – 24
Ashton Winger – 22
Ethan Dotson – 12
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (19):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Drake Troutman – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Chris Madden – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (16):
Nick Hoffman – 7
Chris Madden – 5
Tim McCreadie – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Tyler Erb – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Ross Robinson – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (38):
Nick Hoffman – 17
Bobby Pierce – 14
Tyler Erb – 10
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Drake Troutman – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Hudson O’Neal – 6
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Tim McCreadie – 4
Daulton Wilson – 4
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Brandon Overton – 4
Mason Zeigler – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Ethan Dotson – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Jared Miley – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Lane Snook – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36):
Ethan Dotson – 4
Dallon Murty – 4
Daulton Wilson – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Logan Zarin – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Ryan Gustin – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Carson Ferguson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Chris Ferguson – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Gordy Gundaker – 1
Nick Davis – 1
Dylan Yoder – 1
Lincoln Smith – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / Bobby Pierce (6)
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Bobby Pierce (7)
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (5)
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Ryan Gustin (1)
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE / Bobby Pierce (8)
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA / Tim McCreadie (2)
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / Mason Zeigler (1)
Wednesday, May 27 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / Bobby Pierce (9)
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH / Ricky Thornton Jr. (1)
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Tyler Erb (1)
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Nick Hoffman (6)
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Bobby Pierce (10)
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Tyler Erb (2)
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI / Bobby Pierce (11)
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Bobby Pierce (12)
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN
Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY
Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thursday, Aug. 20 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA (Practice)
Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA
Friday, Aug, 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA
Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Friday, Oct. 23 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC 

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Northern Swing Rolls On With Stops Across Minnesota, North Dakota

CONCORD, NC (June 23, 2026) – The northernmost portion of the schedule awaits the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision this week.

The first two legs of the Northern Swing at 141 Speedway and Ogilvie Raceway are in the books, with plenty more racing left on the road to next weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 at Deer Creek Speedway. Another Minnesota staple is coming up on Wednesday, June 24, when the Series returns to I-94 emr Speedway in Fergus Falls for a $12,000-to-win program.

From there, it’s off to Grand Forks, ND for the annual trip to River Cities Speedway on Friday, June 26, which pays $15,000 to the winner. After a travel day on Saturday, the tour will return to Minot, ND, on Sunday, June 28, for a $20,000-to-win show at one of the premier facilities in dirt track racing.

Joining the World of Outlaws will be the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks at I-94, Modifieds and Street Stocks at River Cities and Modifieds at Nodak.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

TURNING POINT?: Nick Hoffman got his season rolling again with finishes of third at 141 and second at Ogilvie. But when you’re battling Bobby Pierce for a championship, sometimes a pair of solid podium finishes still isn’t enough to gain ground.

Thanks to Pierce’s wins at both tracks, the gap back to Hoffman has grown to 55 points. The remainder of the northern swing will be crucial if Hoffman intends on keeping the title fight close for the rest of the year. If the No. 9 can’t win races and close in on Pierce up north – a region he’s called one of his favorites in the country to race in – the task will only get harder once the Series travels to some of Pierce’s best tracks later in the year.

It’s been three years since the World of Outlaws last raced at I-94, but Pierce won on that night while Hoffman finished eighth. Hoffman had the upper hand at River Cities last year when he won ahead of Pierce in sixth, while they both finished on the podium last year at Nodak.

MIDSEASON SHAKE UP: It had been a rough start to the Northern Swing for Drake Troutman, as he was a DNF at both 141 and Ogilvie due to mechanical issues. Then on Wednesday, news broke that Troutman and G.R. Smith Motorsports have gone their separate ways.

Troutman isn’t giving up on his full-time World of Outlaws bid and is working to find a ride for the rest of the tour’s stint up north. As it stands, Troutman is holding down the fifth spot in the point standings with four podium finishes to his credit. While Victory Lane has eluded him, he has been in contention to win several races, and his 99 laps led in Features this year are the most of anyone without a win.

The 21-year-old Pennsylvanian should be a frontrunner in whichever car he ends up in this week – he’s never raced at I-94, but he finished in the top five at both River Cities and Nodak in 2025.

ON THE RISE: It’s no secret that Ethan Dotson wasn’t satisfied with how he started his second full-time World of Outlaws campaign. He’s still working toward the ultimate goal of being a regular winner on tour, but he has been making significant gains as of late.

Following a stretch of eight races without a top five, Dotson strung three of them together on both nights at West Virginia Motor Speedway and at 141. He was in position to grab another one at Ogilvie with his sixth-starting spot before dropping back in the Feature and finishing 18th.

Nevertheless, Dotson is rolling north with a renewed sense of confidence, and his points position reflects that. He was briefly up to sixth, but Ryan Gustin’s third-place run at Ogilvie was enough to retake that position going into I-94. A spot in the top five is still within reach for Dotson, with 43 points separating him from Troutman in fifth.

BATTLING BACK: Early in the year, it looked like Daulton Wilson was going to leave every other candidate for this season’s MD3 Rookie of the Year Award in the dust. But Trey Mills has had something to say about that.

Wilson and his Big Frog/Viper Motorsports crew had several strong runs in the opening months of the season, but have struggled as of late, with Wilson’s last top 10 coming eight races ago at Marion Center Raceway. Meanwhile, Mills has finished in the top 10 four times since then and brought the gap down to 68 points with plenty of racing left.

The rookie battle isn’t the only one Mills has to worry about, as he’s tied for ninth in the overall points with Dennis Erb Jr., who has also been hitting his stride with finishes of sixth or better in three of his last four starts.

OFF TRACK EXCITEMENT: This week’s itinerary in the upper Midwest goes far beyond the racetrack.

Fans in Grand Forks will get an early opportunity to meet one of the Outlaws, as Ethan Dotson will have his ASD Motorsports No. 74X machine at Rumors Sports Bar & Grill on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Dotson will be on hand meeting fans, as will the team’s merchandise trailer.

Then, at Nodak on Sunday, race day will begin with a free pulled pork feed from 2-4 p.m. The food will be available in the pits, but fans with a grandstand ticket will be welcome to stop by and enjoy a meal with the race teams.

Nodak’s cornhole tournament is back in 2026 immediately following the Redraw, when four random fans will be paired with a Heat Race-winning driver. The winning driver and fan will each take home $500.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Wednesday, June 24, at I-94 emr Speedway in Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26, at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28, at Nodak Speedway in Minot, ND

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (4470 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-55)
3. Tyler Erb (-246)
4. Tim McCreadie (-338)
5. Drake Troutman (-373)
6. Ryan Gustin (-403)
7. Ethan Dotson (-416)
8. Daulton Wilson (-502)
9. Trey Mills (-570)
10. Dennis Erb Jr. (-570)

FEATURE WINNERS (11):
Bobby Pierce – 12
Nick Hoffman – 6
Tyler Erb – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Mason Zeigler – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (25):
Nick Hoffman – 25
Bobby Pierce – 23
Tyler Erb – 15
Tim McCreadie – 10
Drake Troutman – 10
Ryan Gustin – 9
Brandon Sheppard – 8
Hudson O’Neal – 7
Daulton Wilson – 7
Ethan Dotson – 7
Chris Madden – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Mason Zeigler – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Brandon Overton – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Max Blair – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (21):
Bobby Pierce – 321
Nick Hoffman – 202
Tyler Erb – 99
Drake Troutman – 99
Brandon Sheppard – 81
Ryan Gustin – 73
Chris Madden – 73
Hudson O’Neal – 68
Daulton Wilson – 66
Jonathan Davenport – 57
Tim McCreadie – 46
Garrett Alberson – 46
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 41
Mike Marlar – 39
Mason Zeigler – 24
Ashton Winger – 22
Ethan Dotson – 12
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (19):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Drake Troutman – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Chris Madden – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (16):
Nick Hoffman – 7
Chris Madden – 5
Tim McCreadie – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Tyler Erb – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Ross Robinson – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (38):
Nick Hoffman – 17
Bobby Pierce – 14
Tyler Erb – 10
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Drake Troutman – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Hudson O’Neal – 6
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Tim McCreadie – 4
Daulton Wilson – 4
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Brandon Overton – 4
Mason Zeigler – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Ethan Dotson – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Jared Miley – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Lane Snook – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36):
Ethan Dotson – 4
Dallon Murty – 4
Daulton Wilson – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Logan Zarin – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Ryan Gustin – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Carson Ferguson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Chris Ferguson – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Gordy Gundaker – 1
Nick Davis – 1
Dylan Yoder – 1
Lincoln Smith – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / Bobby Pierce (6)
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Bobby Pierce (7)
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (5)
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Ryan Gustin (1)
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE / Bobby Pierce (8)
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA / Tim McCreadie (2)
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / Mason Zeigler (1)
Wednesday, May 27 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / Bobby Pierce (9)
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH / Ricky Thornton Jr. (1)
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Tyler Erb (1)
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Nick Hoffman (6)
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Bobby Pierce (10)
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Tyler Erb (2)
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI / Bobby Pierce (11)
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Bobby Pierce (12)
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN
Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY
Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thursday, Aug. 20 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA (Practice)
Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA
Friday, Aug, 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA
Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Friday, Oct. 23 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC 

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 BELLEVILLE, KS (June 23, 2026) — The Big One is back.

For the second straight year, the event is set to bring the American Sprint Car Series back to the “Sunflower State” for two nights of racing at Belleville High Banks. 

The fast 1/2-mile Kansas dirt track opens its program on Friday, June 5, with the top 360 Sprint Car pilots chasing a $4,000 payday. Saturday will up the stakes with the night’s 25-lap Feature awarding the high-banked conqueror a $10,000 check.  

Joining the National Tour between the two nights will be the Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region. Grandstand gates will open at 5:30 p.m. CT, with Hot Laps slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. 

BELLEVILLE INFO 

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Here are the top storylines to look for: 

Sweep 2.0 – Sam Hafertepe Jr. mastered the inaugural edition of The Big One, sweeping both Features. 

Entering the 2026 running, Hafertepe leads the points standings by 22 markers over Matt Covington and 23 over Seth Bergman after 11 races but is missing one thing they both have – a win. The longest Hafertepe has gone without a win at the start of a championship season is nine races in 2018. 

Despite lacking a win, Hafertepe has been in contention to win throughout the year, particularly at fast, high-banked tracks. He finished third during the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park and second at Saline Highbanks Speedway. 

New Leaf – Matt Covington enters the weekend off the momentum of eight straight top 10 finishes and three straight top fives. Those results have put him in championship contention, sitting second in points, 22 points behind Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

He’ll try to maintain that performance at The Big One, where he finished fourth and fifth, respectively, last year. However, with the goal of winning five races this season, and determined not to let the title fight slip through his fingers like years past, the Glenpool, OK driver has high expectations for the weekend. 

RELATED: Covington Holding ASCS Title Fight Within Reach Entering Summer Stretch 

Just Getting Started – Seth Bergman is in the mix for his second American Sprint Car Series title, with one point separating him from Covington and 23 away from Hafertepe as he heads to a track he hasn’t seen in 11 years. 

The 2024 Series champion’s only visit to Belleville came with the Series in 2015, earning the Hard Charger award after working from a 17th-place starting spot to finish seventh. 

The Snohomish, WA pilot currently has the most Feature wins of the full-time competitors in 2026, with two scores in the last three races at Benton Speedway and 81 Speedway. His best finish at a high-speed facility, so far, this year was a podium at Salina Highbanks Speedway in April. 

Big Invaders – Belleville High Banks will bring the best talent in 360 Sprint Car racing together with the National Tours stars set to battle with the ASCS Midwest Region and Kansas locals. 

While 2023 Series champion Jason Martin continues to recover from a crash in April, he has tapped Jake Bubak to pilot the No. 9 car for The Big One. The Arvada, CO racer is a two-time Belleville 305 Nationals champion and owns multiple wins at the track with the United Rebel Sprint Series and Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association. 

The Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region is bringing its top contenders, such as Jack Thomas, Chase Brown, John Klabunde, and Semerad – all of whom are in their own tight points battle. The four drivers are separated by less than 30 points with Thomas leading the way, 11 markers ahead of Brown. Klabunde is 22 points back and Semerad is 29 points back. Of them, Klabunde is the only driver with previous experience at Belleville, finishing ninth in a 2023 Midwest Region visit. 

Jewel Crafting – In three total appearances with the American Sprint Car Series, Belleville has proven to be one of the most demanding tracks on the schedule as The Big One continues to grow at into a crown jewel event. 

The Series made its debut at the track in 2015 and saw Brian Brown earn his 12th National Tour triumph. When the Series returned last year, Sam Hafertepe Jr. made it his personal playground, leading flag-to-flag during both nights. 

Along with awarding drivers a $10,000 payday on Saturday, the track will also give back to drivers and crews on Friday with a cookout after the races. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE 

WHEN AND WHERE 

Friday-Saturday, June 26-27, at Belleville High Banks in Belleville, KS 

AROUND THE CORNER 

Friday, July 10, at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR 

Saturday, July 11, at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, AR 

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS 

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1157pts) 
2. Matt Covington (-22)
3. Seth Bergman (-23)
4. Kyler Johnson (-163)
5. Whit Gastineau (-166)
6. Brogan Carder (-260)
7. Ryder Laplante (-268) 
8. Austyn Gossel (-288) 
9. Terry Easum (-305)
10. Cole Schroeder (-311)

FEATURE WINNERS (8 Drivers) 

2 wins – Seth Bergman, Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney 

1 win – Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier, Matt Covington 

FEATURE LAPS LED (16 Drivers) 

52 laps – Justin Peck 

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn 

23 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

22 laps – Chris Martin 

21 laps – Austin McCarl 

20 laps – Seth Bergman 

19 laps – Matt Covington 

18 laps – Brady Bacon 

16 laps – Cameron Martin 

13 laps – Brian Brown 

10 laps – Kyler Johnson 

9 laps – Whit Gastineau 

7 laps – Cole Macedo 

6 laps – Tyler Courtney 

3 laps – Sean McClelland 

QUICK TIME AWARDS (5 Drivers) 

5 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Kyler Johnson 

HEAT RACE WINNERS (23 Drivers) 

4 wins – Matt Covington 

3 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Whit Gastineau 

2 wins – Seth Bergman, Chris Martin, Justin Peck 

1 win – Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Garrett Benson, Cam Martin, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante, JJ Hickle, Kyler Johnson, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Blake Hahn, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell 

DASH STARTS (34 Drivers) 

9 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

7 starts – Matt Covington 

5 starts – Kyler Johnson, Whit Gastineau 

4 starts – Levi Hillier, Seth Bergman 

3 starts – Chris Martin, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck 

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek 

1 start – Jordan Mallett, Howard Moore, Paul Solomon, Garrett Benson, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman 

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (7 Drivers) 

2 wins – Braxton Weger 

1 win – DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery 

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (11 Drivers) 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Sam Hafertepe Jr., DJ Netto, Whit Gastineau, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe 

PODIUM FINISHES (18 Drivers) 

5 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

4 podiums – Matt Covington 

3 podiums – Justin Peck, Seth Bergman 

2 podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier 

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, Kyler Johnson, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Whit Gastineau 

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS 

Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins) 

1. Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
2. Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
3. Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
4. Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
5. Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
6. Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
7. Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
8.  Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin 
9. Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
10. Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
11. Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: The Big One Brings High-Banked, High-Stakes Challenge to Belleville BELLEVILLE, KS (June 23, 2026) — The Big One is back.

For the second straight year, the event is set to bring the American Sprint Car Series back to the “Sunflower State” for two nights of racing at Belleville High Banks. 

The fast 1/2-mile Kansas dirt track opens its program on Friday, June 5, with the top 360 Sprint Car pilots chasing a $4,000 payday. Saturday will up the stakes with the night’s 25-lap Feature awarding the high-banked conqueror a $10,000 check.  

Joining the National Tour between the two nights will be the Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region. Grandstand gates will open at 5:30 p.m. CT, with Hot Laps slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. 

BELLEVILLE INFO 

WATCH ON DIRTVISION 

Here are the top storylines to look for: 

Sweep 2.0 – Sam Hafertepe Jr. mastered the inaugural edition of The Big One, sweeping both Features. 

Entering the 2026 running, Hafertepe leads the points standings by 22 markers over Matt Covington and 23 over Seth Bergman after 11 races but is missing one thing they both have – a win. The longest Hafertepe has gone without a win at the start of a championship season is nine races in 2018. 

Despite lacking a win, Hafertepe has been in contention to win throughout the year, particularly at fast, high-banked tracks. He finished third during the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park and second at Saline Highbanks Speedway. 

New Leaf – Matt Covington enters the weekend off the momentum of eight straight top 10 finishes and three straight top fives. Those results have put him in championship contention, sitting second in points, 22 points behind Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

He’ll try to maintain that performance at The Big One, where he finished fourth and fifth, respectively, last year. However, with the goal of winning five races this season, and determined not to let the title fight slip through his fingers like years past, the Glenpool, OK driver has high expectations for the weekend. 

RELATED: Covington Holding ASCS Title Fight Within Reach Entering Summer Stretch 

Just Getting Started – Seth Bergman is in the mix for his second American Sprint Car Series title, with one point separating him from Covington and 23 away from Hafertepe as he heads to a track he hasn’t seen in 11 years. 

The 2024 Series champion’s only visit to Belleville came with the Series in 2015, earning the Hard Charger award after working from a 17th-place starting spot to finish seventh. 

The Snohomish, WA pilot currently has the most Feature wins of the full-time competitors in 2026, with two scores in the last three races at Benton Speedway and 81 Speedway. His best finish at a high-speed facility, so far, this year was a podium at Salina Highbanks Speedway in April. 

Big Invaders – Belleville High Banks will bring the best talent in 360 Sprint Car racing together with the National Tours stars set to battle with the ASCS Midwest Region and Kansas locals. 

While 2023 Series champion Jason Martin continues to recover from a crash in April, he has tapped Jake Bubak to pilot the No. 9 car for The Big One. The Arvada, CO racer is a two-time Belleville 305 Nationals champion and owns multiple wins at the track with the United Rebel Sprint Series and Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association. 

The Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region is bringing its top contenders, such as Jack Thomas, Chase Brown, John Klabunde, and Semerad – all of whom are in their own tight points battle. The four drivers are separated by less than 30 points with Thomas leading the way, 11 markers ahead of Brown. Klabunde is 22 points back and Semerad is 29 points back. Of them, Klabunde is the only driver with previous experience at Belleville, finishing ninth in a 2023 Midwest Region visit. 

Jewel Crafting – In three total appearances with the American Sprint Car Series, Belleville has proven to be one of the most demanding tracks on the schedule as The Big One continues to grow at into a crown jewel event. 

The Series made its debut at the track in 2015 and saw Brian Brown earn his 12th National Tour triumph. When the Series returned last year, Sam Hafertepe Jr. made it his personal playground, leading flag-to-flag during both nights. 

Along with awarding drivers a $10,000 payday on Saturday, the track will also give back to drivers and crews on Friday with a cookout after the races. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE 

WHEN AND WHERE 

Friday-Saturday, June 26-27, at Belleville High Banks in Belleville, KS 

AROUND THE CORNER 

Friday, July 10, at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR 

Saturday, July 11, at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, AR 

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS 

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1157pts) 
2. Matt Covington (-22)
3. Seth Bergman (-23)
4. Kyler Johnson (-163)
5. Whit Gastineau (-166)
6. Brogan Carder (-260)
7. Ryder Laplante (-268) 
8. Austyn Gossel (-288) 
9. Terry Easum (-305)
10. Cole Schroeder (-311)

FEATURE WINNERS (8 Drivers) 

2 wins – Seth Bergman, Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney 

1 win – Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier, Matt Covington 

FEATURE LAPS LED (16 Drivers) 

52 laps – Justin Peck 

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn 

23 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

22 laps – Chris Martin 

21 laps – Austin McCarl 

20 laps – Seth Bergman 

19 laps – Matt Covington 

18 laps – Brady Bacon 

16 laps – Cameron Martin 

13 laps – Brian Brown 

10 laps – Kyler Johnson 

9 laps – Whit Gastineau 

7 laps – Cole Macedo 

6 laps – Tyler Courtney 

3 laps – Sean McClelland 

QUICK TIME AWARDS (5 Drivers) 

5 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Kyler Johnson 

HEAT RACE WINNERS (23 Drivers) 

4 wins – Matt Covington 

3 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Whit Gastineau 

2 wins – Seth Bergman, Chris Martin, Justin Peck 

1 win – Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Garrett Benson, Cam Martin, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante, JJ Hickle, Kyler Johnson, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Blake Hahn, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell 

DASH STARTS (34 Drivers) 

9 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

7 starts – Matt Covington 

5 starts – Kyler Johnson, Whit Gastineau 

4 starts – Levi Hillier, Seth Bergman 

3 starts – Chris Martin, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck 

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek 

1 start – Jordan Mallett, Howard Moore, Paul Solomon, Garrett Benson, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman 

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (7 Drivers) 

2 wins – Braxton Weger 

1 win – DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery 

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (11 Drivers) 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Sam Hafertepe Jr., DJ Netto, Whit Gastineau, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe 

PODIUM FINISHES (18 Drivers) 

5 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

4 podiums – Matt Covington 

3 podiums – Justin Peck, Seth Bergman 

2 podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier 

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, Kyler Johnson, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Whit Gastineau 

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS 

Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins) 

1. Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
2. Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
3. Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
4. Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
5. Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
6. Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
7. Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
8.  Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin 
9. Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
10. Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
11. Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/news/top-five-storylines-the-big-one-brings-high-banked-high-stakes-challenge-to-belleville/

NEW RICHMOND, WI (June 23, 2026) – Everyone loves a summertime trip to the lake, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is no exception.

The country’s best Sprint Car drivers just wrapped up a week of chasing huge cash at Huset’s Speedway, and New Richmond, WI’s Cedar Lake Speedway is the next destination. The Federated Auto Parts Independence Spectacular brings The Greatest Show on Dirt to the 3/8-mile dirt track this weekend (June 26-27). Cedar Lake is the most visited Wisconsin track in Series history with 55 previous stops, a record that will extend by two this weekend.

This trip is about more than racing. With the United States of America’s 250th birthday less than two weeks away, Cedar Lake has an even bigger-than-normal fireworks show planned to wow the fans.

Fill the cooler with NOS Energy Drink. Grab some snacks. Don’t forget the sunscreen. It’s time to head to “The Lake.”

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Let’s look at the top stories to watch in Wisconsin:

BACK TO THE POINT(S)

Last week, points were off the table as teams put their entire focus on chasing a pair of six-figure checks at Huset’s. Cedar Lake is set to bring the championship fight back to life. Each race and point gets more and more important as the season nears the halfway mark.

David Gravel leads the way in pursuit of his third consecutive championship. He’s fresh off banking $300,000 at Huset’s and holds an 82-point advantage over Carson Macedo, who leads third-running Michael “Buddy” Kofoid by only 12. Then it’s 44 back to Sheldon Haudenschild in fourth, and Donny Schatz is tied with Logan Schuchart to complete the top five.

Looking a little farther back, Emerson Axsom is starting to get comfortable atop the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies chase. He’s taken the Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 to a trio of top fives and nine top 10s and is 120 markers clear of Ashton Torgerson in the battle for top rookie honors. Kasey Jedrzejek is 94 points behind Torgerson.

For the complete points, CLICK HERE.

HOME COOKING

The World of Outlaws tour can often be about long stints away from home, but Bill Balog is about to enjoy a rare stretch of sleeping in his own bed.

Four of the next five races on the calendar take place in his home state of Wisconsin. Following the Cedar Lake weekend is Wilmot Raceway’s O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial on July 10-11.

Like most tracks in the “Badger State,” Balog’s résumé boasts plenty of Cedar Lake accomplishments. He’s topped five Interstate Racing Association (IRA) races there. On the World of Outlaws side, Balog owns 10 Cedar Lake top 10s in 22 tries with a best result of fifth that came in his most recent appearance last year.

After a breakout 2025, Balog has struggled at times during his third season on tour. A trip home may be just what he needs to get on the right track.

HAUD’S HOT

There may be no Sprint Car team in the country currently performing at the level of the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18.

Sheldon Haudenschild has wheeled the Kyle Ripper-wrenched ride to championship-contending consistency with 13 consecutive finishes of seventh or better. Only two of those were outside the top five, and six of the last eight were top two results, including a pair of victories.

The Wooster, OH native has a 140-point hole to dig out of if he hopes to have a shot at his first title, but history says there’s no reason to expect Haudenschild to slow this weekend.

He enters the weekend with a streak of 16 consecutive top 10 finishes at Cedar Lake and a 5.56 average finish over that span, including a win in 2019.

LOVING THE LAKE

No driver currently on tour comes close to the amount of success Donny Schatz has enjoyed at Cedar Lake.

Before he even joined the World of Outlaws tour, Schatz picked up some 360 Sprint Car checkered flags from Cedar Lake in the mid-1990s. That translated to the big leagues as the Fargo, ND driver went on to win five times at the Wisconsin track with The Greatest Show on Dirt. That number trails only Sammy Swindell and Brad Sweet’s equal mark of seven for the most all-time.

The 10-time Series champion has momentum on his side with the opportunity for more Cedar Lake trophies ahead. He finalized Huset’s High Bank Nationals week with a runner-up in the prelim before a $25,000 third-place result in the finale aboard the CJB Motorsports No. 15.

FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME

Any visit to Cedar Lake is a special one for Logan Schuchart and his Shark Racing team.

It’s a chance to reflect on a special beginning and the journey that has followed. Schuchart scored his first-ever World of Outlaws victory at the Wisconsin oval a decade ago. It was a statement that they belonged on tour after many questioned how long they could last. Ten years later, Schuchart is a 45-time winner with The Greatest Show on Dirt, and the Shark Racing No. 1S is consistently one of the top cars on tour.

That 2016 triumph isn’t the only time he’s visited Cedar Lake Victory Lane. The Hanover, PA native won again in 2024. That’s one of eight consecutive top 10 finishes he’s notched at the 3/8 mile heading into Friday.

Looking at Schuchart’s 2026 season to date, he recently clawed his way into a tie for a top-five position in points with Donny Schatz. He’s got one win (Eldora Speedway) and 20 top 10s through 32 races this year.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27 at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI

AROUND THE TURN
Thursday, July 9 at Hartford Speedway in Hartford, MI (TICKETS)
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, WI (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (32/83 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (4258 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-82 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-96 PTS)
4. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-140 PTS)
5. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-234 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-234 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-436 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-456 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-544 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-554 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
8 Wins – Michael Kofoid
6 Wins – David Gravel
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks

FEATURE LAPS LED (24 Drivers):
214 Laps Led – David Gravel
202 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
81 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
50 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney, Sheldon Haudenschild
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
10 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent MarksPODIUM FINISHES (27 Drivers):
15 Podiums – David Gravel
13 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms
3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Spencer Bayston, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Bill Balog, Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Giovanni Scelzi, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (15 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – David Gravel
3 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brady Bacon, Will Armitage, Michael Kofoid, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Bill Balog, Justin Henderson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (41 Drivers):
19 Heat Wins – David Gravel
15 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
7 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Emerson Axsom, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Garet Williamson, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (55 Drivers):
22 Dashes – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
10 Dashes – Carson Macedo
9 Dashes – Bill Balog
8 Dashes – Garet Williamson
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo, Logan Schuchart
6 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Kasey Jedrzejek
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Ryan Timms, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Brian Brown, Justin Henderson
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Chris Windom, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Brady Bacon, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Conner Morrell, Andy Pake, Kyle Larson

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (21 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Spencer Bayston, Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Skylar Gee, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Tyler Courtney, Daison Pursley

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (18 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
3 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston, Michael Kofoid
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Chris Windom, Logan Schuchart
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (20 Drivers):
5 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
4 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek
1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Sheldon Haudenschild, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (14 Drivers):
10 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
5 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
Sun, Aug 30 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / TBA
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: World of Outlaws Title Fight Resumes with Cedar Lake Visit

NEW RICHMOND, WI (June 23, 2026) – Everyone loves a summertime trip to the lake, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is no exception.

The country’s best Sprint Car drivers just wrapped up a week of chasing huge cash at Huset’s Speedway, and New Richmond, WI’s Cedar Lake Speedway is the next destination. The Federated Auto Parts Independence Spectacular brings The Greatest Show on Dirt to the 3/8-mile dirt track this weekend (June 26-27). Cedar Lake is the most visited Wisconsin track in Series history with 55 previous stops, a record that will extend by two this weekend.

This trip is about more than racing. With the United States of America’s 250th birthday less than two weeks away, Cedar Lake has an even bigger-than-normal fireworks show planned to wow the fans.

Fill the cooler with NOS Energy Drink. Grab some snacks. Don’t forget the sunscreen. It’s time to head to “The Lake.”

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BACK TO THE POINT(S)

Last week, points were off the table as teams put their entire focus on chasing a pair of six-figure checks at Huset’s. Cedar Lake is set to bring the championship fight back to life. Each race and point gets more and more important as the season nears the halfway mark.

David Gravel leads the way in pursuit of his third consecutive championship. He’s fresh off banking $300,000 at Huset’s and holds an 82-point advantage over Carson Macedo, who leads third-running Michael “Buddy” Kofoid by only 12. Then it’s 44 back to Sheldon Haudenschild in fourth, and Donny Schatz is tied with Logan Schuchart to complete the top five.

Looking a little farther back, Emerson Axsom is starting to get comfortable atop the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies chase. He’s taken the Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 to a trio of top fives and nine top 10s and is 120 markers clear of Ashton Torgerson in the battle for top rookie honors. Kasey Jedrzejek is 94 points behind Torgerson.

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HOME COOKING

The World of Outlaws tour can often be about long stints away from home, but Bill Balog is about to enjoy a rare stretch of sleeping in his own bed.

Four of the next five races on the calendar take place in his home state of Wisconsin. Following the Cedar Lake weekend is Wilmot Raceway’s O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial on July 10-11.

Like most tracks in the “Badger State,” Balog’s résumé boasts plenty of Cedar Lake accomplishments. He’s topped five Interstate Racing Association (IRA) races there. On the World of Outlaws side, Balog owns 10 Cedar Lake top 10s in 22 tries with a best result of fifth that came in his most recent appearance last year.

After a breakout 2025, Balog has struggled at times during his third season on tour. A trip home may be just what he needs to get on the right track.

HAUD’S HOT

There may be no Sprint Car team in the country currently performing at the level of the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18.

Sheldon Haudenschild has wheeled the Kyle Ripper-wrenched ride to championship-contending consistency with 13 consecutive finishes of seventh or better. Only two of those were outside the top five, and six of the last eight were top two results, including a pair of victories.

The Wooster, OH native has a 140-point hole to dig out of if he hopes to have a shot at his first title, but history says there’s no reason to expect Haudenschild to slow this weekend.

He enters the weekend with a streak of 16 consecutive top 10 finishes at Cedar Lake and a 5.56 average finish over that span, including a win in 2019.

LOVING THE LAKE

No driver currently on tour comes close to the amount of success Donny Schatz has enjoyed at Cedar Lake.

Before he even joined the World of Outlaws tour, Schatz picked up some 360 Sprint Car checkered flags from Cedar Lake in the mid-1990s. That translated to the big leagues as the Fargo, ND driver went on to win five times at the Wisconsin track with The Greatest Show on Dirt. That number trails only Sammy Swindell and Brad Sweet’s equal mark of seven for the most all-time.

The 10-time Series champion has momentum on his side with the opportunity for more Cedar Lake trophies ahead. He finalized Huset’s High Bank Nationals week with a runner-up in the prelim before a $25,000 third-place result in the finale aboard the CJB Motorsports No. 15.

FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME

Any visit to Cedar Lake is a special one for Logan Schuchart and his Shark Racing team.

It’s a chance to reflect on a special beginning and the journey that has followed. Schuchart scored his first-ever World of Outlaws victory at the Wisconsin oval a decade ago. It was a statement that they belonged on tour after many questioned how long they could last. Ten years later, Schuchart is a 45-time winner with The Greatest Show on Dirt, and the Shark Racing No. 1S is consistently one of the top cars on tour.

That 2016 triumph isn’t the only time he’s visited Cedar Lake Victory Lane. The Hanover, PA native won again in 2024. That’s one of eight consecutive top 10 finishes he’s notched at the 3/8 mile heading into Friday.

Looking at Schuchart’s 2026 season to date, he recently clawed his way into a tie for a top-five position in points with Donny Schatz. He’s got one win (Eldora Speedway) and 20 top 10s through 32 races this year.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27 at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI

AROUND THE TURN
Thursday, July 9 at Hartford Speedway in Hartford, MI (TICKETS)
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, WI (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (32/83 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (4258 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-82 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-96 PTS)
4. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-140 PTS)
5. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-234 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-234 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-436 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-456 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-544 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-554 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
8 Wins – Michael Kofoid
6 Wins – David Gravel
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks

FEATURE LAPS LED (24 Drivers):
214 Laps Led – David Gravel
202 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
81 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
50 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney, Sheldon Haudenschild
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
10 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent MarksPODIUM FINISHES (27 Drivers):
15 Podiums – David Gravel
13 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms
3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Spencer Bayston, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Bill Balog, Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Giovanni Scelzi, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (15 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – David Gravel
3 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brady Bacon, Will Armitage, Michael Kofoid, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Bill Balog, Justin Henderson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (41 Drivers):
19 Heat Wins – David Gravel
15 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
7 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Emerson Axsom, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Garet Williamson, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (55 Drivers):
22 Dashes – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
10 Dashes – Carson Macedo
9 Dashes – Bill Balog
8 Dashes – Garet Williamson
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo, Logan Schuchart
6 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Kasey Jedrzejek
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Ryan Timms, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Brian Brown, Justin Henderson
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Chris Windom, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Brady Bacon, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Conner Morrell, Andy Pake, Kyle Larson

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (21 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Spencer Bayston, Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Skylar Gee, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Tyler Courtney, Daison Pursley

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (18 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
3 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston, Michael Kofoid
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Chris Windom, Logan Schuchart
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (20 Drivers):
5 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
4 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek
1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Sheldon Haudenschild, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (14 Drivers):
10 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
5 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
Sun, Aug 30 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / TBA
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

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Jared Mees in full promoter mode at the 2025 Lima Half-Mile [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing] Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

In “10 Minutes + 2 Laps with…”, we take the same amount of time required to complete a Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event (give or take a red flag) and use it to catch up with, and hopefully learn a little about, some of the more prominent figures on the Progressive American Flat Track scene. This week, we checked in with the co-promoter of this weekend’s Super.com Lima Half-Mile doubleheader – who also just happens to be the only ten-time Grand National Champion in the history of the sport – Jared Mees. AmericanFlatTrack.com: So Lima is coming up fast now… Jared Mees: Yeah, man. We’ll be there and working hard all week. AFT: How long have you been promoting Lima at this point? JM: 2016 was the first one, and then we didn’t have a race in 2020, obviously, because of COVID. So this will be the tenth year, I guess. Wow. AFT: Has your role on the promotion side of things changed at all since you’ve retired from racing full-time? JM: Not too much, no. I mean, the day of the race, I guess I’m relied on a little bit more. But in a way, last year, my first year retired, I was kind of trying to find stuff to do and just help the people who were already put in place. We’ve been doing a pretty good job over the years just putting the right people in place and letting them do their job. So in a way, I technically don’t have an actual job other than making sure things are running smooth. Last year, was the first time I could see how it all ran from the promoter-side versus the racer side. That way, I can kind of get a gist of where we might be falling short and understand what we can do a little bit better.

Jared Mees leads title rivals Dallas Daniels and Briar Bauman at Springfield [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing] AFT: This year you have a tight title fight coming in with three riders separated by just ten points. Obviously, the Lima doubleheader is going to be super important in that respect. What are your thoughts on how things have played out thus far? JM:  Briar (Bauman) had a little bit of a slow start obviously. But I knew he’d get it together fairly quick. He had a new team and started off a little bit off and I just think he started off a little bit off compared to what we’ve seen in years past. But he’s turned that around, winning, what, four in a row? Briar’s got a lot of momentum in, and he’s coming into a track where he’s won in the past. But the unique thing about Lima is, in my years of racing there, I won it one year and then the next year finished 12th. And then I won it the next time and after that finished eighth. You just never know with the surface how you’ll come in stacked up. Lima is tricky. And you’ve got Dallas (Daniels), who has won here more than once before too. I feel like he’s going to be a threat. And Kody (Kopp)… He’s been riding really, really well as a rookie. He’s definitely been impressive. Lima could be a really good place for him with his style. Watching the last few weeks, I’ve noticed Kody’s bike has been chattering a lot, and I feel like that’s been holding him back. I know he won’t have that problem at Lima. AFT: Yeah, and despite whatever issues, it’s pretty remarkable that he’s coming into the halfway point in the season having finished worse than second just once. JM: Yeah, he’s having one of the best rookie seasons in the history of our sport, really.

Jared Mees dropping some wisdom to 1st Impressions runner Chase Saathoff [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing] AFT: You’ve also been working with 1st Impressions Racing this season. What’s that experience been like for you? JM: It’s been good. I mean, we haven’t got a win yet, and that’s obviously the goal. But we’ve had some really good rides, and then some where we missed the mark a little bit. It’s been good working with Chase (Saathoff) and Jack (Brucks) and Jett (Katarzy). Jack and Jett are super, super young, and they don’t have much experience. So I’m trying to give them as much help as I can to speed them along without overloading them too much. Meanwhile, I can be a little harder on Chase. There’s no more excuses with being a rookie or young or whatever. I’m able to let Chase know he can’t make this mistake or that mistake. He’s at a time where he’s got to make this work. And it’s been good working with him. Andrew (Butler), who’s the head mechanic of the team, has been great to work with as well. AFT: So are you basically working as a rider coach, just telling them what you’re seeing and giving advice? Or how does it work exactly? JM: Yeah, I write their workout programs every week, and then on the weekends I’m a rider coach and help with setup with Andrew. I speak to Andrew a couple times during the week, and try to make sure we’re all on the same page. At the end of the day, it’s Chase and Andrew’s final decision – I’m just there for input, good, bad, or indifferent. I mean, sometimes we miss the boat, and sometimes we make some good calls. It’s trial and error sometimes.

1st Impressions Racing’s Chase Saathoff, Andrew Butler, Eric Hoyt and Jared Mees celebrate on the podium in Nashville [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing] AFT: We almost got to see you race last year at Springfield. Any chance you line up at some point this season? JM: Man, if there’s a chance at all, it would be Springfield at the end of the year. I’ve been kicking around the idea of maybe trying to make an appearance out there, but I don’t know if it’ll fall in place or not. At this point in time, I’m going to say it’s more likely not than it is, but if it is going to happen, I’d like to do it at Springfield. AFT: Okay, I’ve got the two bonus questions. The first one is, can you name an interest or hobby of yours that is completely removed from racing, engines, or wheels?  JM: Fishing… I like fishing a lot.. AFT: Last question. What would be your death row-style last meal?  JM: Death-row style last meal… Probably a Corona Light, and, I don’t know, man. I’m a big fish guy, so I’m going to say like a swordfish or something.

10 Minutes + 2 Laps with Jared Mees

Jared Mees in full promoter mode at the 2025 Lima Half-Mile [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing] Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

In “10 Minutes + 2 Laps with…”, we take the same amount of time required to complete a Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event (give or take a red flag) and use it to catch up with, and hopefully learn a little about, some of the more prominent figures on the Progressive American Flat Track scene. This week, we checked in with the co-promoter of this weekend’s Super.com Lima Half-Mile doubleheader – who also just happens to be the only ten-time Grand National Champion in the history of the sport – Jared Mees. AmericanFlatTrack.com: So Lima is coming up fast now… Jared Mees: Yeah, man. We’ll be there and working hard all week. AFT: How long have you been promoting Lima at this point? JM: 2016 was the first one, and then we didn’t have a race in 2020, obviously, because of COVID. So this will be the tenth year, I guess. Wow. AFT: Has your role on the promotion side of things changed at all since you’ve retired from racing full-time? JM: Not too much, no. I mean, the day of the race, I guess I’m relied on a little bit more. But in a way, last year, my first year retired, I was kind of trying to find stuff to do and just help the people who were already put in place. We’ve been doing a pretty good job over the years just putting the right people in place and letting them do their job. So in a way, I technically don’t have an actual job other than making sure things are running smooth. Last year, was the first time I could see how it all ran from the promoter-side versus the racer side. That way, I can kind of get a gist of where we might be falling short and understand what we can do a little bit better.

Jared Mees leads title rivals Dallas Daniels and Briar Bauman at Springfield [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing] AFT: This year you have a tight title fight coming in with three riders separated by just ten points. Obviously, the Lima doubleheader is going to be super important in that respect. What are your thoughts on how things have played out thus far? JM:  Briar (Bauman) had a little bit of a slow start obviously. But I knew he’d get it together fairly quick. He had a new team and started off a little bit off and I just think he started off a little bit off compared to what we’ve seen in years past. But he’s turned that around, winning, what, four in a row? Briar’s got a lot of momentum in, and he’s coming into a track where he’s won in the past. But the unique thing about Lima is, in my years of racing there, I won it one year and then the next year finished 12th. And then I won it the next time and after that finished eighth. You just never know with the surface how you’ll come in stacked up. Lima is tricky. And you’ve got Dallas (Daniels), who has won here more than once before too. I feel like he’s going to be a threat. And Kody (Kopp)… He’s been riding really, really well as a rookie. He’s definitely been impressive. Lima could be a really good place for him with his style. Watching the last few weeks, I’ve noticed Kody’s bike has been chattering a lot, and I feel like that’s been holding him back. I know he won’t have that problem at Lima. AFT: Yeah, and despite whatever issues, it’s pretty remarkable that he’s coming into the halfway point in the season having finished worse than second just once. JM: Yeah, he’s having one of the best rookie seasons in the history of our sport, really.

Jared Mees dropping some wisdom to 1st Impressions runner Chase Saathoff [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing] AFT: You’ve also been working with 1st Impressions Racing this season. What’s that experience been like for you? JM: It’s been good. I mean, we haven’t got a win yet, and that’s obviously the goal. But we’ve had some really good rides, and then some where we missed the mark a little bit. It’s been good working with Chase (Saathoff) and Jack (Brucks) and Jett (Katarzy). Jack and Jett are super, super young, and they don’t have much experience. So I’m trying to give them as much help as I can to speed them along without overloading them too much. Meanwhile, I can be a little harder on Chase. There’s no more excuses with being a rookie or young or whatever. I’m able to let Chase know he can’t make this mistake or that mistake. He’s at a time where he’s got to make this work. And it’s been good working with him. Andrew (Butler), who’s the head mechanic of the team, has been great to work with as well. AFT: So are you basically working as a rider coach, just telling them what you’re seeing and giving advice? Or how does it work exactly? JM: Yeah, I write their workout programs every week, and then on the weekends I’m a rider coach and help with setup with Andrew. I speak to Andrew a couple times during the week, and try to make sure we’re all on the same page. At the end of the day, it’s Chase and Andrew’s final decision – I’m just there for input, good, bad, or indifferent. I mean, sometimes we miss the boat, and sometimes we make some good calls. It’s trial and error sometimes.

1st Impressions Racing’s Chase Saathoff, Andrew Butler, Eric Hoyt and Jared Mees celebrate on the podium in Nashville [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing] AFT: We almost got to see you race last year at Springfield. Any chance you line up at some point this season? JM: Man, if there’s a chance at all, it would be Springfield at the end of the year. I’ve been kicking around the idea of maybe trying to make an appearance out there, but I don’t know if it’ll fall in place or not. At this point in time, I’m going to say it’s more likely not than it is, but if it is going to happen, I’d like to do it at Springfield. AFT: Okay, I’ve got the two bonus questions. The first one is, can you name an interest or hobby of yours that is completely removed from racing, engines, or wheels?  JM: Fishing… I like fishing a lot.. AFT: Last question. What would be your death row-style last meal?  JM: Death-row style last meal… Probably a Corona Light, and, I don’t know, man. I’m a big fish guy, so I’m going to say like a swordfish or something.

Jared Mees celebrates after earning an unprecedented tenth Grand National Championship [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing]

Firecracker 100 Weekend Returns to Lernerville Speedway

BATAVIA, Ohio (June 23, 2026) – One of dirt late model racing’s most prestigious summer traditions returns this weekend as the Firecracker 100 presented by Experience Butler County takes center stage at Lernerville Speedway. The annual crown jewel event will once again welcome the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for three nights of competition culminating with Saturday night’s 100-lap Firecracker 100 finale. Held on Lernerville Speedway’s historic 4/10-mile dirt oval, the Firecracker 100 has grown into one of the sport’s marquee events, attracting the biggest names in dirt late model racing and thousands of fans from across the country. The event carries a rich history and has produced an impressive list of champions over nearly two decades of competition. This Firecracker 100 continues as part of Lernerville’s expanded Firecracker Fest, a multi-day celebration featuring racing, entertainment, camping, and fan activities. The Firecracker Fest begins Monday with camper load-in, followed by a free camper welcome party at 8:00 PM featuring food and live music. On Tuesday, the Sportsman Gun Bash will take place, benefiting Autism of Pittsburgh, with complimentary food and prize giveaways. Wednesday will showcase the SEBRA Xtreme Bull Riding and Barrel Racing show. Additionally, there will be plenty of children’s activities and other entertainment planned throughout the week. Racing action starts on Thursday and Friday with the field being split into two groups based on pill draw, with each group competing in a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective 25-lap, $5,000 to win A-Main. The combined points from Thursday and Friday’s preliminary events will determine the line-ups for Saturday’s Heat Races. Saturday’s program will be highlighted by Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heat Races, B-Mains, and the $50,000 to-win 20th Annual Firecracker 100. Once again, the RUSH Late Models will join the weekend of racing as they take part in one of the richest Crate Late Model races in the country in the $20,000-to-win Bill Emig Memorial. The pit gates for the 20th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by Experience Butler County Pennsylvania will open at 3:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and at 2:00 PM on Saturday. The grandstand gates will open at 4:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and at 3:00 PM on Saturday. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM each day. Additionally, there will be a Dirt Racing Outreach Service at 2:00 PM and a driver’s autograph session from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM on Saturday. Event tickets and more information, including complete daily schedules are available at Lernerville.com. The championship battle is expected to be one of the major storylines throughout Firecracker 100 weekend. Hudson O’Neal enters Lernerville Speedway atop the Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP, holding a slim 20-point advantage over Brandon Sheppard. Devin Moran sits third, while Brandon Overton and Ricky Thornton Jr. round out the top five. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Thursday, June 25: 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $25,000 each x 2 = $50,000 Total Friday, June 26: 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $25,000 each x 2 = $50,000 Total Saturday, June 27: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000, 25. $2,000, 26. $2,000 = $154,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT2, (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4

Both GTD PRO Corvettes in thick of tight points battle heading to Watkins Glen DETROIT (June 23, 2026) – The summer stretch of events for the four Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship kicks off this weekend with the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen – the first long-distance race for the series since March. Five Corvette GT3s are part of the 54-car entry in the race, which doubles as the third of five rounds in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. There are two in GTD PRO and three in GTD: · Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – GTD PRO: Antonio Garcia, Alexander Sims (No. 3 Corvette); Nicky Catsburg, Tommy Milner (No. 4 Corvette)· 13 Autosport – GTD: Matt Bell, Orey Fidani, Lars Kern (No. 13 Corvette)· DXDT Racing – GTD: Charlie Eastwood, Mason Filippi, Salih Yoluc (No. 36 Corvette)· DragonSpeed – GTD: Giacomo Altoé, Henrik Hedman, Casper Stevenson (No. 81 Corvette)(Factory drivers in bold)In GTD PRO, both entries from Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports are part of a four-team title fight with only 31 points from first to fourth – 385 points are available each weekend. Milner and Catsburg lead the championship on the strength of three top-four finishes this year in the No. 4 Corvette. The class win at Detroit for Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims in the No. 3 Corvette boosted the pairing squarely into the fight to defend their GTD PRO championship. Garcia and Sims finished on the class podium the last two years; Garcia has seven podiums in his last eight Watkins Glen starts including two wins at the track in 2021 to go along with his 2014 win. The three Corvette GTD teams are hoping for podium finishes to start their summer charge. One of the biggest storylines of the weekend is the return of DXDT Racing. A transporter fire meant the team had to miss the last GTD round at Laguna Seca, and the team has prepped one of its other Corvettes to serve as the No. 36 Z06 GT3.R this weekend factory driver Charlie Eastwood, Mason Filippi and Salih Yoluc. The trio were in contention for class wins at Daytona and Sebring before late-race issues raised their heads. 13 Autosport’s trio of Matt Bell, Orey Fidani and Matt Bell are coming off their second straight start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans two weeks ago. The team’s aim is to get back to Le Mans by winning a third straight Bob Akin Award for the highest-points scoring entry with a Bronze-rated driver. Fidani enters Watkins Glen second in Akin Award points but only 10 behind – with 350 points available. The DragonSpeed trio of Giacomo Altoé, Henrik Hedman and Casper Stevenson will reunite for the first time since Sebring in their No. 81 Corvette. Altoé, Hedman and the DragonSpeed team made progress in the two West Coast races at Long Beach and Laguna Seca, the latter the first race where the No. 81 didn’t suffer significant contact and damage. Of note, Stevenson was the GTD winner at The Glen last year and the DragonSpeed team was third in GTD PRO.The Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 28. It will stream live on Peacock in the U.S. starting at noon ET and on IMSA’s YouTube channel internationally. IMSA Radio will air all on-track sessions at IMSA.com along XM 206, SiriusXM Online 996.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTES

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Winning at Detroit was a big accomplishment and relief for us on the No. 3 Corvette. Now we are back in the championship with three other teams nearly even. Obviously Watkins Glen is going to be a bigger race, which is fine with me. I really like the track and the length of the race. The car is usually very strong around there with the way the track flows. I also have confidence in our engineers and crew that we’ll be as strong as possible.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The back half of the season is setting up to be one of the most competitive ones that I can remember. Looking at the championship table, whichever car of the first four finishes highest this weekend will have the points lead. I can see it going back and forth like that for much of the rest of the year. That means that everyone on the team will have to be just as sharp as we were at Detroit in order to secure another great result at Watkins Glen. The first aim will be to get on the podium as in these longer races there is more opportunity for things to go for us or against us in terms of strategy. But I have complete confidence in our group, and I’m looking forward to it.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s been a nice little break since Detroit for us. I’m excited for the momentum we have on the No. 4 Corvette. Detroit didn’t finish the way we wanted but we had a pretty good car and a chance for the podium. Nicky also has some good momentum coming off his win at Le Mans, so all good vibes for us on the 4 car side. Watkins Glen has been one that has not been the best to me over the years. Maybe this is the year that it turns a little bit and goes in our favor. We’ll continue to work the same way we have this year to put ourselves in position for a good finish at the end. It’s obviously really close in the championship. Yes we are leading but it is all very close and anyone in the top-five is in the hunt and right there. It’s not to the point where you need to cover off one or two cars so you have to do whatever is best for our car in the race. It’s great to have the 3 car guys up there and we all continue to push each other to be better and make sure that we’re getting the best result for each car and a good result for Chevrolet in the Manufacturers Championship. It’s been a good year so far and let’s hope we can continue this momentum in the races ahead.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s on now. The championship is extremely tight. It doesn’t matter if you are P1, P2, P3 or P4 at the moment. Whoever finishes in front will have the lead. Tommy and I will have to bring our A-game. We’ve been solid so far this year. Without some bad luck at Detroit, I think we could have had a bigger lead. Let’s hope that Watkins Glen will go in our favor. We’ve always done well there and the car feels good there. I see no reason why we can’t win this one.”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The entire IMSA circuit has some awesome tracks in their own way. For me, I’d say Watkins Glen is definitely in my top-five… possibly top-three. It’s a fun track and flows really well. The car naturally works pretty awesome there. I really do enjoy it. The track definitely tests us pretty well and is physically challenging. The Carousel doesn’t feel too nice on your neck after a long time but the car feels so good around there that it makes things a bit easier, too. I love it more than it hurts!”

LARS KERN, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Watkins Glen is one of the classic American tracks but unfortunately one where I have never quite had a good result. It’s something I’m really looking forward to after the race at Le Mans. Watkins is super-demanding on the car because it’s corner after corner with a lot of grip. If you have a great car there, it’s just magical… an amazing feeling. The track density is high with the higher car counts so it always feels a bit hectic and busy. But this is what IMSA is about and I think it’s very cool.”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Everything seems on track. The team keeps just getting hit with blow after blow after blow. But they’ve been so good with the comms and getting everything replaced and updated. … I was speaking to Bryan (Sellers) the other day and they’re absolutely flat out. As we know, it’s a great group of people and we’ll be there at Watkins Glen fighting for them. At some point they deserve a good result! They’ve been doing really so good so often but have fallen just short way too many times. Everyone deserves a good one and I hope we can get it.”

2026 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship PointsGTD PRO Drivers Standings1. Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 12432. Connor De Phillippi/Neil Verhagen – 12253. Christopher Mies/Frederic Vervisch – 12234. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 12125. Harry King/Nick Tandy – 1150 GTD PRO Teams Standings1. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 12432. No. 1 Paul Miller Racing – 12253. No. 65 Ford Racing – 12234. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 12125. No. 77 AO Racing – 1150 GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings1. Chevrolet – 14122. BMW – 12943. Ford – 12904. Porsche – 12765. Lamborghini – 1197 GTD Drivers Standings1. Dudu Barrichello – 12802. Patrick Gallagher/Robby Foley – 11403. Aaron Telitz/Benjamin Pedersen – 11034. Philip Ellis/Russell Ward – 10805. Tom Gamble – 10409. Matt Bell/Orey Fidani – 97316. Giacomo Altoé/Henrik Hedman – 78119. Mason Filippi – 694 GTD Teams Standings1. No. 27 Heart of Racing – 12802. No. 96 Turner Motorsports – 11403. No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Racing – 11034. No. 57 Winward Racing – 10805. No. 34 Conquest Racing – 9848. No. 13 13 Autosport – 97313. No. 81 DragonSpeed – 78114. No. 36 DXDT Racing – 694 GTD Manufacturers Standings1. Ferrari – 13432. Aston Martin – 13403. Mercedes-AMG – 12504. Lexus – 11805. BMW – 11717. Chevrolet – 1159 CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: By the Numbers• 2: Wins at Watkins Glen International in 2021 for Antonio Garcia: the Sahlen’s Six Hours and the WeatherTech 240 in consecutive weeks with Jordan Taylor• 2: Wins and pole positions in the Sahlen’s Six Hours for Antonio Garcia. He won GTLM in 2014 and 2021 and was the GTLM pole-sitter in 2019 and 2021• 3: Victories at Watkins Glen for Corvette Racing since its debut there in 2014: 2014 plus 2021 Sahlen’s Six Hours, and 2021 WeatherTech 240• 7: Podium finishes for Antonio Garcia in his last eight races at Watkins Glen from 2017-2025• 10: Class wins for the Corvette Racing program at the 24 Hours of Le Mans following TF Sport’s LMGT3 win there this year. Nicky Catsburg (No. 4 Corvette) and Jonny Edgar (No. 99 LMP2) were part of the TF lineup and are entered for Watkins Glen. No. 4 Corvette race engineer Tyler Neff also was the lead engineer on the winning No. 33 Corvette• 15: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001• 18: Victories for Chevrolet in the Sahlen’s Six Hours, ranking second among all manufacturers• 33: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen• 40: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Tom Van Rompuy at Fuji in September for TF Sport• 73: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year• 85: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. Steller Motorsports’ Mikkel Mac joined the list at Monza in the GT World Challenge Europe opener• 156: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 119 in IMSA, 10 at Le Mans, five in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and GT America and two in the European Le Mans Series• 378: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999• 13,171.60: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries in 12 previous trips to Watkins Glen.• 499,083.97: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. The program will surpass 500,000 race miles if the five Corvettes combine to complete 270 laps – an average of 54 each Corvette Racing at Watkins Glen (wins in bold)2014 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GTLM (Team’s first race at Watkins Glen)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM 2015 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 7th in GTLM (Ret., Accident) 2016 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen – 7th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM 2017 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen – 3rd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 5th in GTLM 2018 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen – 2nd in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 5th in GTLM 2019 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen – 2nd in GTLM (Garcia pole, fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 8th in GTLM (Accident on first lap) 2021 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLM (Garcia pole)No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 4th in GTLM (Tandy fastest race lap) 2021* – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLM (Taylor pole, fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 2nd in GTLM 2022 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 6th in GTD PRO 2023 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 3rd in GTD PRO 2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 3rd in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 7th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern – 7th in GTD 2025 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 2nd in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 4th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern – 9th in GTDNo. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Charlie Eastwood/Alec Udell/Salih Yoluc – 15th* Two-hour, 40-minute sprint race

Jarod VanDerkooi (No. 20) battles in the lead pack during the 2025 DuQuoin Mile. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 23, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration. For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport, featuring the nation’s top professional dirt track motorcycle racers battling bar-to-bar on purpose-built race bikes. On a Mile track like DuQuoin, riders draft in tight packs, slide through the corners, and race inches apart at speeds of more than 140 mph. The result is a spectacle unlike anything else in motorsports: thunderous motorcycles, close-quarters racing, last-lap strategy, and the possibility of a photo finish every time the pack comes to the checkered flag. The professional racing action will feature the stars of Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles, giving local fans a chance to see a national championship event up close at one of the sport’s most historic venues. Fans are encouraged to come early and make a full day of it. The City of Du Quoin’s free Fourth of July celebration will also take place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds beginning at noon, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with food trucks, unique vendors and shopping, a craft show, kids rides, live music by The Hoot N Holler Band, and a massive fireworks display in the evening. With multiple events happening on the fairgrounds throughout the day, the 2026 Fourth of July celebration is expected to be one of the biggest holiday gatherings in Southern Illinois. Whether you are a lifelong race fan or simply looking for a memorable Fourth of July with family and friends, the DuQuoin Mile offers a rare combination of national-level professional sport, small-town celebration, live entertainment, and patriotic fireworks. Bring your family, friends, and your patriotic spirit for an unforgettable July 4 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

Event: Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts UnlimitedSeries: Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro RacingDate: Independence Day – Saturday, July 4, 2026Location: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, IllinoisCity Celebration: Free admission beginning at 12:00 p.m.Race Tickets: Tickets start at just $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Don’t Miss the Action, Get Your DuQuoin Mile Race Tickets Now Tickets for the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited are available for purchase at https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-185583. General admission tickets are only $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can upgrade their race-day experience with reserved tickets for $45. Fans can also see the racing action like never before with the H-D VIP Experience, which includes reserved seating, an opportunity to meet the Harley-Davidson riders, and a chance to watch the heat races from inside the track. Fan Schedule – Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited  Saturday, July 4, 2026 Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois

9:00 a.m.Progressive American Flat Track Pits Open12:00 p.m.City of Du Quoin Fourth of July Celebration OpensFree admission to the city celebrationFood trucks, craft show, vendors and shopping, kids rides, and family activitiesLive music by The Hoot N Holler Band2:00 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Gates OpenGet tickets at https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-1855832:30 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Practice & Qualifying5:45 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Opening Ceremonies6:05 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Racing Begins Featuring Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles8:50 p.m.Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event Checkered Flag9:00 p.m.Massive Fireworks Display to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Independence Day Fireworks Meet High-Speed Motorcycle Racing at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

Jarod VanDerkooi (No. 20) battles in the lead pack during the 2025 DuQuoin Mile. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 23, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration. For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport, featuring the nation’s top professional dirt track motorcycle racers battling bar-to-bar on purpose-built race bikes. On a Mile track like DuQuoin, riders draft in tight packs, slide through the corners, and race inches apart at speeds of more than 140 mph. The result is a spectacle unlike anything else in motorsports: thunderous motorcycles, close-quarters racing, last-lap strategy, and the possibility of a photo finish every time the pack comes to the checkered flag. The professional racing action will feature the stars of Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles, giving local fans a chance to see a national championship event up close at one of the sport’s most historic venues. Fans are encouraged to come early and make a full day of it. The City of Du Quoin’s free Fourth of July celebration will also take place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds beginning at noon, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with food trucks, unique vendors and shopping, a craft show, kids rides, live music by The Hoot N Holler Band, and a massive fireworks display in the evening. With multiple events happening on the fairgrounds throughout the day, the 2026 Fourth of July celebration is expected to be one of the biggest holiday gatherings in Southern Illinois. Whether you are a lifelong race fan or simply looking for a memorable Fourth of July with family and friends, the DuQuoin Mile offers a rare combination of national-level professional sport, small-town celebration, live entertainment, and patriotic fireworks. Bring your family, friends, and your patriotic spirit for an unforgettable July 4 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

Event: Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts UnlimitedSeries: Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro RacingDate: Independence Day – Saturday, July 4, 2026Location: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, IllinoisCity Celebration: Free admission beginning at 12:00 p.m.Race Tickets: Tickets start at just $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Don’t Miss the Action, Get Your DuQuoin Mile Race Tickets Now Tickets for the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited are available for purchase at https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-185583. General admission tickets are only $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can upgrade their race-day experience with reserved tickets for $45. Fans can also see the racing action like never before with the H-D VIP Experience, which includes reserved seating, an opportunity to meet the Harley-Davidson riders, and a chance to watch the heat races from inside the track. Fan Schedule – Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited  Saturday, July 4, 2026 Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois

9:00 a.m.Progressive American Flat Track Pits Open12:00 p.m.City of Du Quoin Fourth of July Celebration OpensFree admission to the city celebrationFood trucks, craft show, vendors and shopping, kids rides, and family activitiesLive music by The Hoot N Holler Band2:00 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Gates OpenGet tickets at https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-1855832:30 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Practice & Qualifying5:45 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Opening Ceremonies6:05 p.m.Progressive American Flat Track Racing Begins Featuring Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles8:50 p.m.Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event Checkered Flag9:00 p.m.Massive Fireworks Display to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Fan Notes Come early and make a full day of it. The City of Du Quoin Fourth of July celebration is free to attend, while tickets are required for the Progressive American Flat Track racing program. Bring lawn chairs for the city celebration, enjoy the food trucks and live music, then head to the grandstands for bar-to-bar professional motorcycle racing on the Magic Mile with grandstand seating view of the firework display. How to Watch FloRacing For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. FS1 FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events, featuring rider features and onboard cameras. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

OGILVIE, MN (June 22, 2026) – The box score says Bobby Pierce started first and finished first, but that doesn’t even begin to tell the full story.

It had been seven years since the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision last visited Ogilvie Raceway, and expectations were high at the track that’s known to give drivers plenty of room to race. When the lineup was published that had Pierce and Jonathan Davenport beside each other on the front row, the fans knew they were in for a treat.

What followed was some of the best racing the Series has seen in years. Davenport got the advantage on the start, but the slider fest commenced behind him between Pierce and Tyler Erb as they went back and forth for second. Pierce eventually prevailed in that battle and began reeling in Davenport, and he threw his first bomb on Davenport going into Turn 3 on Lap 6. Davenport returned the favor the next time around, and the lead swapping continued almost every corner for the next few circuits.

A bad run off of Turn 4 cost Davenport the lead for a few laps, but he regrouped and pounded the cushion around Turns 3 and 4 to roar past Pierce on Lap 13. The leaders finally got a chance to catch their breath when the caution flew for a slowing Drake Troutman 18 laps in while Davenport was barely ahead.

Davenport’s chances of victory came to an abrupt end on the ensuing restart, as he overdrove the first corner, pounded the wall and ripped the quarter panel off of his No. 49 car, causing enough damage to put him out of the race. That moved his good friend Nick Hoffman into contention for the win, and Hoffman took full advantage by pulling away on the restart. His time out front didn’t last long with both Pierce and Ryan Gustin on his tail, and Pierce made the race-winning pass with 10 to go and held on for win number 12 of the 2026 World of Outlaws season.

“JD, we had a heck of a race,” Pierce said. “That was so much fun. Hoffman, Gustin, that was probably race of the year for those first 30 laps. Thanks to those guys for racing me very clean, just going at it. ‘Terbo,’ we were throwing some sliders. It’s great to have a racetrack to do that on. Ogilvie tonight was so wide, bottom, top, middle, just everything allowed us all to race around, multiple lanes.”

Hoffman came home right behind his championship rival in second ahead of Gustin in third, who appeared on the podium for the first time in over a month. Erb trailed in fourth, while Trey Mills tied his World of Outlaws career best in fifth.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision remains in Minnesota for a night at I-94 emr Speedway on Wednesday, June 24. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every race live on DIRTVision.

RACE NOTES:

Dennis Erb Jr. set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Ross Robinson won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Tyler Erb won Heat 1.

Nick Hoffman won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Jonathan Davenport won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Dallon Murty won the Last Chance Showdown.

Bobby Pierce won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Dustin Sorensen won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Dallon Murty was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Tyler Bruening was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Gordy Gundaker was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Sam Mars was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (40 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[1]; 2. 9-Nick Hoffman[3]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin[8]; 4. 1-Tyler Erb[4]; 5. 14-Trey Mills[11]; 6. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[7]; 7. 19-Dustin Sorensen[21]; 8. 13-Dallon Murty[17]; 9. 9M-Tim McCreadie[9]; 10. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[23]; 11. 16-Tyler Bruening[20]; 12. 11-Gordy Gundaker[14]; 13. 28M-Sam Mars[22]; 14. 58V-Daulton Wilson[15]; 15. 1Z-Logan Zarin[16]; 16. 49T-Jake Timm[5]; 17. 7-Ross Robinson[13]; 18. 74X-Ethan Dotson[6]; 19. B1-Brent Larson[18]; 20. 55E-Eli Johnson[24]; 21. 97-Cody Overton[10]; 22. 49-Jonathan Davenport[2]; 23. 22*-Drake Troutman[12]; 24. 37X-Skeeter Estey[19]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/pierce-comes-out-on-top-after-six-lead-changes-in-ogilvie-thriller/

TRACK INFO: https://www.ogilvieraceway.com/

Pierce Comes Out On Top After Six Lead Changes in Ogilvie Thriller

OGILVIE, MN (June 22, 2026) – The box score says Bobby Pierce started first and finished first, but that doesn’t even begin to tell the full story.

It had been seven years since the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision last visited Ogilvie Raceway, and expectations were high at the track that’s known to give drivers plenty of room to race. When the lineup was published that had Pierce and Jonathan Davenport beside each other on the front row, the fans knew they were in for a treat.

What followed was some of the best racing the Series has seen in years. Davenport got the advantage on the start, but the slider fest commenced behind him between Pierce and Tyler Erb as they went back and forth for second. Pierce eventually prevailed in that battle and began reeling in Davenport, and he threw his first bomb on Davenport going into Turn 3 on Lap 6. Davenport returned the favor the next time around, and the lead swapping continued almost every corner for the next few circuits.

A bad run off of Turn 4 cost Davenport the lead for a few laps, but he regrouped and pounded the cushion around Turns 3 and 4 to roar past Pierce on Lap 13. The leaders finally got a chance to catch their breath when the caution flew for a slowing Drake Troutman 18 laps in while Davenport was barely ahead.

Davenport’s chances of victory came to an abrupt end on the ensuing restart, as he overdrove the first corner, pounded the wall and ripped the quarter panel off of his No. 49 car, causing enough damage to put him out of the race. That moved his good friend Nick Hoffman into contention for the win, and Hoffman took full advantage by pulling away on the restart. His time out front didn’t last long with both Pierce and Ryan Gustin on his tail, and Pierce made the race-winning pass with 10 to go and held on for win number 12 of the 2026 World of Outlaws season.

“JD, we had a heck of a race,” Pierce said. “That was so much fun. Hoffman, Gustin, that was probably race of the year for those first 30 laps. Thanks to those guys for racing me very clean, just going at it. ‘Terbo,’ we were throwing some sliders. It’s great to have a racetrack to do that on. Ogilvie tonight was so wide, bottom, top, middle, just everything allowed us all to race around, multiple lanes.”

Hoffman came home right behind his championship rival in second ahead of Gustin in third, who appeared on the podium for the first time in over a month. Erb trailed in fourth, while Trey Mills tied his World of Outlaws career best in fifth.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision remains in Minnesota for a night at I-94 emr Speedway on Wednesday, June 24. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every race live on DIRTVision.

RACE NOTES:

Dennis Erb Jr. set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Ross Robinson won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Tyler Erb won Heat 1.

Nick Hoffman won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Jonathan Davenport won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Dallon Murty won the Last Chance Showdown.

Bobby Pierce won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Dustin Sorensen won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Dallon Murty was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Tyler Bruening was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Gordy Gundaker was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Sam Mars was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (40 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[1]; 2. 9-Nick Hoffman[3]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin[8]; 4. 1-Tyler Erb[4]; 5. 14-Trey Mills[11]; 6. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[7]; 7. 19-Dustin Sorensen[21]; 8. 13-Dallon Murty[17]; 9. 9M-Tim McCreadie[9]; 10. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[23]; 11. 16-Tyler Bruening[20]; 12. 11-Gordy Gundaker[14]; 13. 28M-Sam Mars[22]; 14. 58V-Daulton Wilson[15]; 15. 1Z-Logan Zarin[16]; 16. 49T-Jake Timm[5]; 17. 7-Ross Robinson[13]; 18. 74X-Ethan Dotson[6]; 19. B1-Brent Larson[18]; 20. 55E-Eli Johnson[24]; 21. 97-Cody Overton[10]; 22. 49-Jonathan Davenport[2]; 23. 22*-Drake Troutman[12]; 24. 37X-Skeeter Estey[19]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/pierce-comes-out-on-top-after-six-lead-changes-in-ogilvie-thriller/

TRACK INFO: https://www.ogilvieraceway.com/

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

GTD PRO championship co-leader back for title fight after Le Mans triumph

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports driver Nicky Catsburg met with members of the media via Zoom on Monday afternoon to discuss this weekend’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at historic Watkins Glen International. The Corvette Racing factory driver not only leads the GTD PRO championship with No. 4 Corvette teammate Tommy Milner but is also fresh off his second career 24 Hours of Le Mans class win with TF Sport in another Corvette Z06 GT3.R. NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.RCertainly a lot of great momentum after winning Le Manas. How do you keep that going this week at Watkins Glen?“Le Mans obviously was very cool to come away with the win there. For sure there’s lots to talk about that. I just hope I can carry that momentum into Watkins Glen. I feel like in Detroit and pretty much the whole season, the No. 4 Corvette has been performing quite well. And I really hope now in Watkins we can finally get that win that I feel we deserve. And when you just mentioned some of my stats, the last IMSA victory was 2022… that’s disastrous! Hopefully we can soon add a win to that list.” What do you enjoy most about driving and racing at Watkins Glen?“I immediately have to think about how cool the track is. So what I’m looking forward to most is just coming back to this track. It is a super nice high-speed flowing track with loads of grip, and it’s just one of these American tracks that I love to go to. So honestly, I cannot wait. Even though the weather does seem to be a bit crazy, which every now and then is the case in Watkins Glen… I remember a red-flag situation maybe last year or a few years ago. So let’s hope we can actually get to race the full time. But yeah, the track is amazing and I cannot wait to be back.”

On if the nature of WGI makes it easier or harder on car setup than others.“I feel like a very similar amount of work will go into the preparation for this event as every other event. I do have to say, I feel like this is a difficult place, because if there was no Bus Stop chicane with the big curbs, it might have been a bit easier. But now you really need to find a combination there. You need a car that also works over the curbs and takes those jumps well, and then has very nice platform control in all those high-speed flowy kinds of corners. So it’s a difficult place, but there will be a very similar amount of work done by the guys in the shop and also by us in the simulator. It’s not very different from most other events.” The top-four in the championship are separated by 31 points. You and Tommy are leading but winless this year. It’s almost like how the No. 3 crew was last year. What’s your approach as you’re sort of hitting the halfway point of the season?“I feel that last year, we were almost going for what I would call a day’s success – trying to get that win and not focus so much on the championship because the start of the season was quite rough. Now we are in a position where we really need to keep the championship in mind because we’re currently leading, albeit with just a very small amount of points. So that win is something that we both really want to achieve. We also want to be safe and make sure that we have good points scoring every time… so maybe not make that last-moment defending action against a Lexus that comes from behind. You need to make sure that you get the points. The victory, yes, is important. We want it, but the championship is more important.” And how did it feel to win Le Mans a couple of weeks ago? That’s your first win with the Z06 GT3.R.“It might actually be. So I didn’t think of it like that yet. And it was obviously very, very cool to win Le Mans again. Very cool to do it with the returning Ben Keating with his elbow injury. We had a very fast car. We had Ben that executed perfectly. I think we were the only car doing the strategy that we did – getting the Bronze out before nighttime, basically having him done with his driving, which required some monster stints for him and some painkillers for sure, trying to ease the pain on his elbow. And then it was me and Jonny Edgar to do the rest of the race. And I must say it was so, so nice to have Jonny as a teammate because he was incredible. He was incredibly fast, consistently hitting the fuel numbers. I was so impressed with him. He did the end of the race… a big stint to finish. Honestly, having teammates like that, it’s not easy, but it felt really easy this time. We had a fast car, the team did well. So super cool to win Le Mans again.” Eight of the 12 class winners at Le Mans are actually at Watkins Glen this weekend. Do you think that there’s some benefit by having drivers do IMSA in addition to other programs?“I think the more you drive as a driver, the better it is. And I feel like it just shows that the GT class and all the classes in IMSA are just super high level. I think it’s very much the same as it is in WEC, and you can kind of swap between championships. If you’re doing really well in IMSA, you should also be doing really well in WEC. So I just feel like at the moment, sports car endurance racing is on such a nice vibe. And I’m so lucky to be able to do both championships and then leading both championships now. “It’s super cool and hopefully it depends a little bit on what happens in Brazil because I will not be doing Brazil in WEC. So I was joking with the guys… I said make sure you don’t score any points! But maybe if they do we can achieve P1-3 in the championship. Jonny can win, Ben can be P2 and I can be P3. That’s all good.”

CORVETTE RACING AT THE GLEN: Nicky Catsburg Q&AGTD PRO championship co-leader back for title fight after Le Mans triumph

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports driver Nicky Catsburg met with members of the media via Zoom on Monday afternoon to discuss this weekend’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at historic Watkins Glen International. The Corvette Racing factory driver not only leads the GTD PRO championship with No. 4 Corvette teammate Tommy Milner but is also fresh off his second career 24 Hours of Le Mans class win with TF Sport in another Corvette Z06 GT3.R. NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.RCertainly a lot of great momentum after winning Le Manas. How do you keep that going this week at Watkins Glen?“Le Mans obviously was very cool to come away with the win there. For sure there’s lots to talk about that. I just hope I can carry that momentum into Watkins Glen. I feel like in Detroit and pretty much the whole season, the No. 4 Corvette has been performing quite well. And I really hope now in Watkins we can finally get that win that I feel we deserve. And when you just mentioned some of my stats, the last IMSA victory was 2022… that’s disastrous! Hopefully we can soon add a win to that list.” What do you enjoy most about driving and racing at Watkins Glen?“I immediately have to think about how cool the track is. So what I’m looking forward to most is just coming back to this track. It is a super nice high-speed flowing track with loads of grip, and it’s just one of these American tracks that I love to go to. So honestly, I cannot wait. Even though the weather does seem to be a bit crazy, which every now and then is the case in Watkins Glen… I remember a red-flag situation maybe last year or a few years ago. So let’s hope we can actually get to race the full time. But yeah, the track is amazing and I cannot wait to be back.”

On if the nature of WGI makes it easier or harder on car setup than others.“I feel like a very similar amount of work will go into the preparation for this event as every other event. I do have to say, I feel like this is a difficult place, because if there was no Bus Stop chicane with the big curbs, it might have been a bit easier. But now you really need to find a combination there. You need a car that also works over the curbs and takes those jumps well, and then has very nice platform control in all those high-speed flowy kinds of corners. So it’s a difficult place, but there will be a very similar amount of work done by the guys in the shop and also by us in the simulator. It’s not very different from most other events.” The top-four in the championship are separated by 31 points. You and Tommy are leading but winless this year. It’s almost like how the No. 3 crew was last year. What’s your approach as you’re sort of hitting the halfway point of the season?“I feel that last year, we were almost going for what I would call a day’s success – trying to get that win and not focus so much on the championship because the start of the season was quite rough. Now we are in a position where we really need to keep the championship in mind because we’re currently leading, albeit with just a very small amount of points. So that win is something that we both really want to achieve. We also want to be safe and make sure that we have good points scoring every time… so maybe not make that last-moment defending action against a Lexus that comes from behind. You need to make sure that you get the points. The victory, yes, is important. We want it, but the championship is more important.” And how did it feel to win Le Mans a couple of weeks ago? That’s your first win with the Z06 GT3.R.“It might actually be. So I didn’t think of it like that yet. And it was obviously very, very cool to win Le Mans again. Very cool to do it with the returning Ben Keating with his elbow injury. We had a very fast car. We had Ben that executed perfectly. I think we were the only car doing the strategy that we did – getting the Bronze out before nighttime, basically having him done with his driving, which required some monster stints for him and some painkillers for sure, trying to ease the pain on his elbow. And then it was me and Jonny Edgar to do the rest of the race. And I must say it was so, so nice to have Jonny as a teammate because he was incredible. He was incredibly fast, consistently hitting the fuel numbers. I was so impressed with him. He did the end of the race… a big stint to finish. Honestly, having teammates like that, it’s not easy, but it felt really easy this time. We had a fast car, the team did well. So super cool to win Le Mans again.” Eight of the 12 class winners at Le Mans are actually at Watkins Glen this weekend. Do you think that there’s some benefit by having drivers do IMSA in addition to other programs?“I think the more you drive as a driver, the better it is. And I feel like it just shows that the GT class and all the classes in IMSA are just super high level. I think it’s very much the same as it is in WEC, and you can kind of swap between championships. If you’re doing really well in IMSA, you should also be doing really well in WEC. So I just feel like at the moment, sports car endurance racing is on such a nice vibe. And I’m so lucky to be able to do both championships and then leading both championships now. “It’s super cool and hopefully it depends a little bit on what happens in Brazil because I will not be doing Brazil in WEC. So I was joking with the guys… I said make sure you don’t score any points! But maybe if they do we can achieve P1-3 in the championship. Jonny can win, Ben can be P2 and I can be P3. That’s all good.”

Some prototype drivers last week believe Watkins Glen is the most physically demanding circuit on the IMSA schedule because of the high-speed corners and G-forces. What’s your take from a GT perspective?“I think for those guys that’s more of a point than it is for us. Those cars are going so fast through some of the fast corners that they have so many Gs to endure. It will be tough on the upper body. I think for us that’s a little bit easier. I don’t personally feel that Watkins Glen is way harder than any other track. I personally always find street races like Detroit, for example, very intense, even though they’re lower speed, but having to be so close to the walls all the time makes it very tough.” On having a week off between Le Mans and Watkins Glen instead of back-to-back.“I am happy to have that week off. Le Mans is always a very long time away from home, so it’s great to be able to recover from that. You don’t sleep a lot during the Le Mans 24 Hours, so I must be honest: I had a couple of daytime naps this week, so it was great not to go to Watkins just yet. So it’s been really nice to have that weekend break.” What part of Watkins Glen rewards experience over raw speed?“I feel like the experience really counts when it comes to the multi-class thing, dealing with the prototypes. I always like looking at the way Nick Tandy does it. If I speak to some of the prototype guys, they say, ‘Man, it’s actually cool that Nick is now in a GT car.’ He really understands what to do when we are approaching. So I feel like there’s always something to learn and I feel like I’m getting better every year with trying to manage the traffic. It’s a real aspect of the race where you can make a difference as a driver. So some of the inexperienced guys can come in and be super fast, but they can lose out when it comes to traffic management. So I feel especially the guys that have experience overall in the ranges of classes – LMP2, Hypercar GTs – are the ones that usually are the best at that. For example with Nick Tandy, I always travel back with Renger van der Zande and he always tells me, ‘Man, you need to up your game because you’re not as good as Nick yet!.” We touched on how Jonny Edgar did at Le Mans. I know it’s not your call, but the talent is there. Is he a driver you would like to see as part of the Corvette Racing family one day?“I would say 100 percent. I don’t get to make those calls and I really don’t know what his plans are. There is always room for good drivers. And Jonny, to me, is just one of those young guys that really, really stood out to me. He’s incredibly fast; what’s so funny about him is he seems so smart during the race. He’s fully on top of the strategy as well, kind of thinking along with Tyler (Neff), our engineer on what to do next and what is best. Yeah I feel like he’s a complete package.” Managing traffic against GTP cars especially in high-speed sections.“In the Carousel, I always feel like I commit to the corner and I know that with this commitment level, I’m gonna need all the track in the exit to make it and to keep the car on track. And sometimes those guys have so much more grip, so much more potential in those high-speed corners, that they just drive around you and they don’t realize that I’m fully on the limit. And it’s very hard to uncommit. It does create situations where it can be so easy to make a mistake because they don’t always realize how much on the limit we are compared to them. So I do feel like every time I race here, there are situations where it goes just right and sometimes it goes just wrong. But it’s definitely a more difficult track to manage the traffic than most others.” Reviewing the finish at Detroit and the late-race penalty.“So unfortunately, you’re fully right. That Turn Three is kind of becoming my nemesis there with obviously an incident with a Lexus two years ago, then an incident with Lauren Heinrich and now an incident again with a Lexus where I feel like out of those three times, it’s probably been three times mostly down to me. So as much as I hate admitting that, it’s the way it is. I feel like this time, I was definitely trying to make sure that whatever I did, I was never ever going to hit the 3 car because we needed a win in Detroit. Super important for the brand, super important for the team. So I left too much margin. I started coming off the throttle a bit too early because I knew that Antonio (Garcia) was struggling to switch on his front tires at the restart. I could see that, so I tried to give him a little bit of a break. And with doing that, I didn’t realize how close the Lexus was. Unfortunately, the defensive move was purely an instinctive one. As soon as I did it, I was like, ‘Oh my God, why did you do that?’ Because two corners after, I knew I was going to get a penalty. Even though looking back on video, I felt like it looked less bad than I thought it was going to look. I felt like he had plenty of room on the inside. But still, the rule is don’t move under braking. This was a clear moment of me reacting to his overtaking maneuver. I reacted and he hit me and unfortunately, this destroyed our result, which I think should have been an easy 1-2 result, so it happens unfortunately. I need to make sure that it doesn’t happen again, specifically in Turn Three in Detroit.” Talk about the chemistry that you’ve developed with Tommy and why you guys are working so well together.“Tommy is a super, easygoing teammate. I feel like he never really pushes through his personal wishes. I feel like sometimes he wants the car to work in a certain way, but he would never compromise the overall result. He’s just a teammate that I would always love to have as my teammate. He is very fast, he always brings the car back in one piece, and he’s very easy to find compromises with in terms of setup and run plans. Over the course of the years, we get to know each other better and better. There’s nothing bad to say about Tommy Milner, and I hope I get to work with him for many more years to come.” What part of the Glen’s circuit is most comparable to the general layout over at Le Mans?“I feel like some of the high-speed corners, let’s say The Carousel… it’s still different than Le Mans, but it reminds me a little bit of the last sector in Le Mans – the Porsche Curves, the high-speed flowy nature of it. But in reality it’s a pretty different track altogether.” Does 24 hours at Le Mans make it a little bit easier to kind of transition into Watkins Glen from a driver mindset?“I can imagine if most of the season you’re doing sprint races and then all of a sudden you have to do a six-hour race, that would be a bit of a different approach than someone who does a lot more longer endurance races. So I do feel like I’m very lucky to be racing in both championships at the same time. I always believe that the more a driver gets to drive, the better he becomes. So yes, I do feel like it helps me prepare. I’ve just done a lot of long stints in Le Mans. So I’m not too worried for the physicality of doing the longer runs with just two drivers in Watkins. So I do believe it helps me prepare and gives me a little bit of an edge on the drivers that don’t have that luxury. So yeah, to answer your question, I think it does help.”