CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Speedway, Indiana Practice Day (Thursday) Report May 13, 2026 Indianapolis, Ind. (May 13, 2026) – The third day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the last day before the boost gets turned up for Fast Friday and qualifying weekend, was led by Chevrolet-powered driver Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet with a lap at 227.308mph.  It was a smooth day,” said O’Ward after stepping out of the car at the end of the day. “We got some race running, qualifying simulations in. The car is in a good balance window. Tomorrow when the boosts come up, it does change quite a bit. Yeah, so far it’s been very smooth.” On the non-tow timesheet, a lap of 223.378mph during a four-lap qualifying simulation by Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet was the second best and fastest for the Bowtie badged drivers.  “Solid day today in qualifying (trim),” said McLaughlin. “Overall, the Pennzoil Chevy feels pretty strong in race, and now qualifying trim. Always a nervous sort of energy before you drop it in qual trim. We’ll find out again tomorrow when we turn up the boost. Overall, the Chevy power feels good and the car feels in a nice spot. We’ll see what we have come tomorrow.” Joining O’Ward as one of the ten quickest drivers of the day were Alexander Rossi in No. 20 Java House Chevrolet, Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet, Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet, and Ed Carpenter in the No. 33 SlimFast Special Chevrolet.  David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 WedBush – JHR – DRR Chevrolet, Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet, O’Ward and Conor Daly, in the No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet, joined McLaughlin to make it six of the top ten unaided laps. VeeKay led the way in the speed trap at the Start/Finish line, crossing the Yard Of Bricks at 239.347mph.

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #3 Timesheet

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #2 No-Tow Timesheet

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceThursday, May 14, 2026Pato O’Ward (w/Helio Castroneves)Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Pato O’Ward quickest today. Driver of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Next Sunday will be his seventh Indianapolis 500. Of course is a two-time runner-up. Finished third here last year. Pato, not only quickest today, but seventh no-tow.And Helio Castroneves, no introduction needed, in 06 Cleveland Cliffs Honda for Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian. The Drive for Five is on. Very quick today, second quick today, and doing it all in group runs as well. We’ll start with Pato. Tell us about your day. You happy? PATO O’WARD: It was a smooth day. We got some race running, qualifying simulations in. The car is in a good balance window. Tomorrow when the boosts come up, it does change quite a bit. Yeah, so far it’s been very smooth. Q.  The hybrid being a little different in terms of are you doing anything different with the strategy? I know some teams are using it on different areas of the track that they may not have used last year?PATO O’WARD: This year we have to because the strategy we used last year was removed from the toolbox by INDYCAR, I believe. Yeah, we’re doing something different. I haven’t really paid attention to what the other guys are doing, but yeah. Q.  Is it more aggressive the strategy you’re using? Are you doing it in the turns to keep the speeds up?PATO O’WARD: You’re more active for sure. Last year you saw a lot of the cars do one single deploy slowly. This year you see the cars more on double ends of the track. Q.  For both of you, when you get the extra boost tomorrow, all of a sudden the car is going 10 miles an hour faster. What’s that first sensation like when Turn 1 gets here a lot quicker than it did Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday?PATO O’WARD: What I think is a pretty cool feeling is when you map out from your prep map into the full boost. When you see the data and you just see the thing just skyrocket, it’s really cool. It really is cool. HELIO CASTRONEVES: I just mentioned to my other guys, like you guys went too fast on the prep. It’s like, no, no, just because tomorrow it’s going to go so much faster.PATO O’WARD: Well, we noticed today is maybe does it over the course of two corners. Isn’t it like half a lap? But tomorrow you’ll go from the start of the exit of 2 to enter to 3 almost like full beans. So it’s cool Q.  For yourself, Pato, what’s it like having Ryan Hunter-Reay with you on the team, and what does that bring to the team?PATO O’WARD: I’ve really enjoyed working with Ryan. He’s obviously somebody that knows exactly what he wants around here. He’s obviously very well achieved at this track. It’s very interesting to see his point of view and how sensitive he is to certain things that maybe I haven’t been in the past. So I’m definitely keeping close touch with him and really listening to what he has to say because you got to listen to guys like that, guys like Ryan, Helio. It really is a fine line around here what is fast but also needs to be comfortable in order to either carry a car for 200 laps and/or in qualifying. Q.  Pato, talking about Felix Rosenqvist, what happened on Saturday in lap 1. You all are obviously good friends. You worked with each other on Day 1 a lot, but getting over that first wreck, how does the conversation with Felix go there? With you all being great friends, of course, off the track.PATO O’WARD: He came to talk to me right after the race, and these things happen. Like I’ll be the last guy that’s going to be like, wow, you screwed up. I can make that mistake very easily as well. You can miss the judging in a braking zone where maybe one side of the car isn’t as hot as the other. It’s so sensitive, especially when you don’t have clean air in your wings. It can get a bit tight. So I know for a fact he didn’t do it on purpose, and I know he felt really bad about it, but I told him like, man, those things can happen. It probably won’t be the last time that it happens to me regardless of it — that time it was Felix, but I’ve been a pretty good client of turn 1. I feel like the amount of times I’ve been taken out here in turn 1 at the road course have been more than like all the other tracks combined for some reason. I don’t know, maybe it’s something I’m doing. HELIO CASTRONEVES: I’ve done it. I know. I’ve done it. PATO O’WARD: It sucks. You qualify well, and it’s just like, well. Q.  Just a few for you. Obviously when the hybrid was brought in last year, one of the main concerns was when you were fifth or sixth in the pack, it was quite difficult to overtake. We saw that in the race. There’s been a few changes this year. What are your thoughts when you are fifth or sixth in the pack? Is it a little bit easier to overtake them than it was last year, for example?PATO O’WARD: Still tough. Still very tough, especially if at that point in the race, you will be up against the best four cars. If you’re fifth in line, you’re going to be up against the best four cars in line. Maybe sometimes you might have one in there that kind of snuck his way in, but at that point — I mean, Helio’s got so much more experience, but from what I’ve seen in the past, like good cars always find their way to being in that fight.Is it much easier? I probably wouldn’t say that it’s changed much. It’s still difficult. I do think the track temp has a big part of what the ability’s going to be behind a bunch of cars. If it gets really hot, I think you will start seeing some cars degrade. But today it’s just — it’s been too — it’s been beautiful. It’s been beautiful. The track temp didn’t really go above 115, 110. It’s been around there the whole day. Not everybody was doing the race runs when it was that temperature.Just like the car changes so much when you increase the boost, it does change a lot when the track temp goes from 93 to 115 or 120. I would expect it to get harder and harder the hotter the track temp gets. Q.  We’ve got this updated qualifying format where some cars could run up to four times possibly depending on how they run. I want to get your two thoughts on the format. Are they in position to qualify in potentially difficult positions considering you have to use a different set of tires and do more running?HELIO CASTRONEVES: I’m still trying to understand the qualifying to be honest.PATO O’WARD: I thought it only changed — wait.HELIO CASTRONEVES: It’s raising from 16 to 33, right?PATO O’WARD: Is there a limit of attempts now?THE MODERATOR: No. Well, on Sunday there are. Sunday you get one shot.PATO O’WARD: One shot at each?THE MODERATOR: Yes, but Saturday is the same.PATO O’WARD: Yeah, obviously you want to get into the Fast 15, right? Fastest 15. But if you’re in the bubble, you’ll probably see what –HELIO CASTRONEVES: It’s 9. You want to be in the fastest 9.PATO O’WARD: No 15 on Sunday.HELIO CASTRONEVES: Well, but the top 9.THE MODERATOR: Are into the top 12 the next day. The top 9 on Saturday are locked into the top 12 on Sunday.PATO O’WARD: So the fastest 15 on Saturday move on to Sunday in a Q1, Q2, Q3 format basically.HELIO CASTRONEVES: Then you have the second one –PATO O’WARD: So all 15 go first and then –THE MODERATOR: No. Six battle for the final three spots in the top 12.PATO O’WARD: So the front guys don’t have to do that again?THE MODERATOR: You’re locked in.PATO O’WARD: How many attempts — if you’re in the fastest 10, how many attempts do you have, two?THE MODERATOR: Two. You get a Top 12 and then Fast 6. We’ll go have dinner. I’ll explain it to you.PATO O’WARD: Honestly, if I’m — just — yeah, just keep going. Just keep going as fast as you can, see where you can go. Q.  Pato, forgive me if I missed this. Seems like you guys have the car in the right window, 8th on the no-tow, P1 today. I know you worked on some things the past two days to get it up there. Do you think you have it in the right window going into this weekend? PATO O’WARD: Yeah, yeah, I think we’re definitely in a good — the starting point, I think, has been one of the best balances that I’ve had, at least with the first few qualifying sims we’ve done into a qualifying weekend. I have had it in the past where it feels good on the low boost, but then you put the higher boost and things do change. We’ll see what we’ve got tomorrow. Hopefully it will be good enough to have our first run in a high boost in the window to just pepper it in a little bit. Yeah, so far it’s been good and smooth. Q.  For Pato, we saw today, drivers when they were doing their mock runs, different philosophies on when to engage the hybrid. Do you expect that to be the same on Saturday, or by Saturday will everybody be doing the same thing?PATO O’WARD: I think you’ll see people doing different things. You might see like engine camps doing more similar things. So you might see Chevys doing something similar, and you might see Hondas doing something else.To start off the runs, you probably will see more of a variance, then I think everybody will probably pay attention to what the fast cars are doing, and they’ll probably just apply that. Q.  Is any part of you getting impatient to get to Sunday?PATO O’WARD: Me? Q.  Let’s just get this and do this race and see if I can win it.PATO O’WARD: No, I love the whole process. I love the whole month. Like the practice days, going into qualifying, like the whole thing of having qualifying its own weekend, I love that. Like I think it’s a great way for us as well. Like I really enjoy watching as well, and it’s cool to see big runs, big numbers, and then going out there yourself and trying to beat that and match to keep on transferring. It’s a whole part of the event. I love it. THE MODERATOR: You get another shot at it tomorrow in practice. Thanks for coming up, guys. Tune-In Guide Thursday, May 14·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – noon (ET)/ 11am (CT)/ 10am (MT)/ 9am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 4pm (ET)/3pm (CT)/2pm (MT)/1pm (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Friday, May 15 (Fast Friday)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – noon (ET)/11am (CT)/10am (MT)/9am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 5pm (ET)/4pm (CT)/3pm (MT)/2pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday, May 16 (PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Weekend)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 8:30am (ET)/7:30am (CT)/6:30am (MT)/5:30am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 1 – 11am (ET)/10am (CT)/9am (MT)/8am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 1 – 2pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 1 – 4pm (ET)/3pm (CT)/2pm (MT)/1pm (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, May 17 (PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Weekend)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 1pm (ET)/7:30am (CT)/6:30am (MT)/5:30am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 2 – 4pm (ET)/3pm (CT)/2pm (MT)/1pm (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway ovalSpeedway, IndianaPractice Day (Thursday) ReportMay 13, 2026 Indianapolis, Ind. (May 13, 2026) – The third day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the last day before the boost gets turned up for Fast Friday and qualifying weekend, was led by Chevrolet-powered driver Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet with a lap at 227.308mph.  It was a smooth day,” said O’Ward after stepping out of the car at the end of the day. “We got some race running, qualifying simulations in. The car is in a good balance window. Tomorrow when the boosts come up, it does change quite a bit. Yeah, so far it’s been very smooth.” On the non-tow timesheet, a lap of 223.378mph during a four-lap qualifying simulation by Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet was the second best and fastest for the Bowtie badged drivers.  “Solid day today in qualifying (trim),” said McLaughlin. “Overall, the Pennzoil Chevy feels pretty strong in race, and now qualifying trim. Always a nervous sort of energy before you drop it in qual trim. We’ll find out again tomorrow when we turn up the boost. Overall, the Chevy power feels good and the car feels in a nice spot. We’ll see what we have come tomorrow.” Joining O’Ward as one of the ten quickest drivers of the day were Alexander Rossi in No. 20 Java House Chevrolet, Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet, Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet, and Ed Carpenter in the No. 33 SlimFast Special Chevrolet.  David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 WedBush – JHR – DRR Chevrolet, Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet, O’Ward and Conor Daly, in the No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet, joined McLaughlin to make it six of the top ten unaided laps. VeeKay led the way in the speed trap at the Start/Finish line, crossing the Yard Of Bricks at 239.347mph.

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #3 Timesheet

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #2 No-Tow Timesheet

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceThursday, May 14, 2026Pato O’Ward (w/Helio Castroneves)Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Pato O’Ward quickest today. Driver of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Next Sunday will be his seventh Indianapolis 500. Of course is a two-time runner-up. Finished third here last year. Pato, not only quickest today, but seventh no-tow.And Helio Castroneves, no introduction needed, in 06 Cleveland Cliffs Honda for Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian. The Drive for Five is on. Very quick today, second quick today, and doing it all in group runs as well. We’ll start with Pato. Tell us about your day. You happy? PATO O’WARD: It was a smooth day. We got some race running, qualifying simulations in. The car is in a good balance window. Tomorrow when the boosts come up, it does change quite a bit. Yeah, so far it’s been very smooth. Q.  The hybrid being a little different in terms of are you doing anything different with the strategy? I know some teams are using it on different areas of the track that they may not have used last year?PATO O’WARD: This year we have to because the strategy we used last year was removed from the toolbox by INDYCAR, I believe. Yeah, we’re doing something different. I haven’t really paid attention to what the other guys are doing, but yeah. Q.  Is it more aggressive the strategy you’re using? Are you doing it in the turns to keep the speeds up?PATO O’WARD: You’re more active for sure. Last year you saw a lot of the cars do one single deploy slowly. This year you see the cars more on double ends of the track. Q.  For both of you, when you get the extra boost tomorrow, all of a sudden the car is going 10 miles an hour faster. What’s that first sensation like when Turn 1 gets here a lot quicker than it did Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday?PATO O’WARD: What I think is a pretty cool feeling is when you map out from your prep map into the full boost. When you see the data and you just see the thing just skyrocket, it’s really cool. It really is cool. HELIO CASTRONEVES: I just mentioned to my other guys, like you guys went too fast on the prep. It’s like, no, no, just because tomorrow it’s going to go so much faster.PATO O’WARD: Well, we noticed today is maybe does it over the course of two corners. Isn’t it like half a lap? But tomorrow you’ll go from the start of the exit of 2 to enter to 3 almost like full beans. So it’s cool Q.  For yourself, Pato, what’s it like having Ryan Hunter-Reay with you on the team, and what does that bring to the team?PATO O’WARD: I’ve really enjoyed working with Ryan. He’s obviously somebody that knows exactly what he wants around here. He’s obviously very well achieved at this track. It’s very interesting to see his point of view and how sensitive he is to certain things that maybe I haven’t been in the past. So I’m definitely keeping close touch with him and really listening to what he has to say because you got to listen to guys like that, guys like Ryan, Helio. It really is a fine line around here what is fast but also needs to be comfortable in order to either carry a car for 200 laps and/or in qualifying. Q.  Pato, talking about Felix Rosenqvist, what happened on Saturday in lap 1. You all are obviously good friends. You worked with each other on Day 1 a lot, but getting over that first wreck, how does the conversation with Felix go there? With you all being great friends, of course, off the track.PATO O’WARD: He came to talk to me right after the race, and these things happen. Like I’ll be the last guy that’s going to be like, wow, you screwed up. I can make that mistake very easily as well. You can miss the judging in a braking zone where maybe one side of the car isn’t as hot as the other. It’s so sensitive, especially when you don’t have clean air in your wings. It can get a bit tight. So I know for a fact he didn’t do it on purpose, and I know he felt really bad about it, but I told him like, man, those things can happen. It probably won’t be the last time that it happens to me regardless of it — that time it was Felix, but I’ve been a pretty good client of turn 1. I feel like the amount of times I’ve been taken out here in turn 1 at the road course have been more than like all the other tracks combined for some reason. I don’t know, maybe it’s something I’m doing. HELIO CASTRONEVES: I’ve done it. I know. I’ve done it. PATO O’WARD: It sucks. You qualify well, and it’s just like, well. Q.  Just a few for you. Obviously when the hybrid was brought in last year, one of the main concerns was when you were fifth or sixth in the pack, it was quite difficult to overtake. We saw that in the race. There’s been a few changes this year. What are your thoughts when you are fifth or sixth in the pack? Is it a little bit easier to overtake them than it was last year, for example?PATO O’WARD: Still tough. Still very tough, especially if at that point in the race, you will be up against the best four cars. If you’re fifth in line, you’re going to be up against the best four cars in line. Maybe sometimes you might have one in there that kind of snuck his way in, but at that point — I mean, Helio’s got so much more experience, but from what I’ve seen in the past, like good cars always find their way to being in that fight.Is it much easier? I probably wouldn’t say that it’s changed much. It’s still difficult. I do think the track temp has a big part of what the ability’s going to be behind a bunch of cars. If it gets really hot, I think you will start seeing some cars degrade. But today it’s just — it’s been too — it’s been beautiful. It’s been beautiful. The track temp didn’t really go above 115, 110. It’s been around there the whole day. Not everybody was doing the race runs when it was that temperature.Just like the car changes so much when you increase the boost, it does change a lot when the track temp goes from 93 to 115 or 120. I would expect it to get harder and harder the hotter the track temp gets. Q.  We’ve got this updated qualifying format where some cars could run up to four times possibly depending on how they run. I want to get your two thoughts on the format. Are they in position to qualify in potentially difficult positions considering you have to use a different set of tires and do more running?HELIO CASTRONEVES: I’m still trying to understand the qualifying to be honest.PATO O’WARD: I thought it only changed — wait.HELIO CASTRONEVES: It’s raising from 16 to 33, right?PATO O’WARD: Is there a limit of attempts now?THE MODERATOR: No. Well, on Sunday there are. Sunday you get one shot.PATO O’WARD: One shot at each?THE MODERATOR: Yes, but Saturday is the same.PATO O’WARD: Yeah, obviously you want to get into the Fast 15, right? Fastest 15. But if you’re in the bubble, you’ll probably see what –HELIO CASTRONEVES: It’s 9. You want to be in the fastest 9.PATO O’WARD: No 15 on Sunday.HELIO CASTRONEVES: Well, but the top 9.THE MODERATOR: Are into the top 12 the next day. The top 9 on Saturday are locked into the top 12 on Sunday.PATO O’WARD: So the fastest 15 on Saturday move on to Sunday in a Q1, Q2, Q3 format basically.HELIO CASTRONEVES: Then you have the second one –PATO O’WARD: So all 15 go first and then –THE MODERATOR: No. Six battle for the final three spots in the top 12.PATO O’WARD: So the front guys don’t have to do that again?THE MODERATOR: You’re locked in.PATO O’WARD: How many attempts — if you’re in the fastest 10, how many attempts do you have, two?THE MODERATOR: Two. You get a Top 12 and then Fast 6. We’ll go have dinner. I’ll explain it to you.PATO O’WARD: Honestly, if I’m — just — yeah, just keep going. Just keep going as fast as you can, see where you can go. Q.  Pato, forgive me if I missed this. Seems like you guys have the car in the right window, 8th on the no-tow, P1 today. I know you worked on some things the past two days to get it up there. Do you think you have it in the right window going into this weekend? PATO O’WARD: Yeah, yeah, I think we’re definitely in a good — the starting point, I think, has been one of the best balances that I’ve had, at least with the first few qualifying sims we’ve done into a qualifying weekend. I have had it in the past where it feels good on the low boost, but then you put the higher boost and things do change. We’ll see what we’ve got tomorrow. Hopefully it will be good enough to have our first run in a high boost in the window to just pepper it in a little bit. Yeah, so far it’s been good and smooth. Q.  For Pato, we saw today, drivers when they were doing their mock runs, different philosophies on when to engage the hybrid. Do you expect that to be the same on Saturday, or by Saturday will everybody be doing the same thing?PATO O’WARD: I think you’ll see people doing different things. You might see like engine camps doing more similar things. So you might see Chevys doing something similar, and you might see Hondas doing something else.To start off the runs, you probably will see more of a variance, then I think everybody will probably pay attention to what the fast cars are doing, and they’ll probably just apply that. Q.  Is any part of you getting impatient to get to Sunday?PATO O’WARD: Me? Q.  Let’s just get this and do this race and see if I can win it.PATO O’WARD: No, I love the whole process. I love the whole month. Like the practice days, going into qualifying, like the whole thing of having qualifying its own weekend, I love that. Like I think it’s a great way for us as well. Like I really enjoy watching as well, and it’s cool to see big runs, big numbers, and then going out there yourself and trying to beat that and match to keep on transferring. It’s a whole part of the event. I love it. THE MODERATOR: You get another shot at it tomorrow in practice. Thanks for coming up, guys. Tune-In Guide Thursday, May 14·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – noon (ET)/ 11am (CT)/ 10am (MT)/ 9am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 4pm (ET)/3pm (CT)/2pm (MT)/1pm (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Friday, May 15 (Fast Friday)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – noon (ET)/11am (CT)/10am (MT)/9am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 5pm (ET)/4pm (CT)/3pm (MT)/2pm (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday, May 16 (PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Weekend)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 8:30am (ET)/7:30am (CT)/6:30am (MT)/5:30am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 1 – 11am (ET)/10am (CT)/9am (MT)/8am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 1 – 2pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 1 – 4pm (ET)/3pm (CT)/2pm (MT)/1pm (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, May 17 (PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Weekend)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 1pm (ET)/7:30am (CT)/6:30am (MT)/5:30am (PT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying Day 2 – 4pm (ET)/3pm (CT)/2pm (MT)/1pm (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Chevrolet History at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval General Motors Wins – 18 Chevrolet Wins – 13 2024 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2023 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2015 – Juan Montoya – Team Penske2013 – Tony Kanaan – KV Racing Technology-SH Racing2002 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Al Unser, Jr. – Galles/Kraco1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Arie Luyendyk – Doug Shierson Racing1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske Oldsmobile Wins – 5  2001 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2000 – Juan Montoya – Chip Ganassi Racing1999 – Kenny Brack – A.J. Foyt Racing1998 – Eddie Cheever, Jr. – Team Cheever1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing General Motors Poles – 20 Chevrolet Poles – 14 2025 – Robert Shwartzman – PREMA Racing2024 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2013 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2012 – Ryan Briscoe – Team Penske2002 – Bruno Junqueira – Chip Ganassi Racing1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1989 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing Oldsmobile Poles – 5 2001 – Scott Sharp – Kelley Racing2000 – Greg Ray – Team Menard1999 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing1998 – Billy Boat – A.J. Foyt Racing1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing Buick Poles – 1 1992 – Roberto Guerrero – King Motorsports General Motors Podiums – 54 Chevrolet Podiums – 38 Chevrolet Driver Podiums – Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Helio Castroneves (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Pato O’Ward (3), Tony Kanaan (2), Arie Luyendyk (2), Rick Mears (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Will Power (2), Al Unser Jr. (2), Michael Andretti (1), Ed Carpenter (1), Santino Ferrucci (1),Felipe Giaffone (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Ryan Hunter-Reay (1), Charlie Kimball (1), David Malukas (1), Juan Montoya (1), Carlos Munoz (1), Bob Rahal (1), Paul Tracy (1), Al Unser (1) Chevrolet Team Podiums –  Team Penske (15), Arrow McLaren (3), A.J. Foyt Racing (2), Andretti Global (2), ECR (2), Galles Racing (2), KV Racing Technology (2), Patrick Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), Doug Shierson Racing (1), Granatelli Racing (1), Kraco Enterprises (1), Mo Nunn Racing (1), Newman Haas Racing (1), Team Green (1), Walker Racing (1) Oldsmobile – 15  Oldsmobile Driver Podiums – Buddy Lazier (2), Jeff Ward (2), Michael Andretti (1), Billy Boat (1), Kenny Brack (1), Helio Castroneves (1), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (1), Gil de Ferran (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Steve Knapp (1), Arie Luyendyk (1), Juan Montoya (1), Eliseo Salazar (1) Oldsmobile Team Podiums – A.J. Foyt (3), Hemelgarn Racing (2), Team Cheever (2), Team Penske (2), Treadway Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), ISM Racing (1), Team Green (1), Pagan Racing (1) Buick – 1 Buick Driver Podiums – Al Unser (1) Buick Team Podiums – Team Menard (1) General Motors Laps Led – 3709 Chevrolet Laps Led – 2699 Chevrolet Driver Laps Led – Emerson Fittipaldi (348), Mario Andretti (193), Simon Pagenaud (169), Ed Carpenter (144), Will Power (140), Tony Kanaan (133), Michael Andretti (132), Rick Mears (119), Helio Castroneves (98), Pato O’Ward (96), Danny Sullivan (95), Marco Andretti (90), Scott Dixon (87), Conor Daly (82), Josef Newgarden (69), Rinus VeeKay (65), Scott McLaughlin (64), Al Unser Jr. (52), Felix Rosenqvist (47), Arie Luyendyk (37), Bob Rahal (36), Bruno Junqueira (32), Alexander Rossi (30), Al Unser (27), Juan Montoya (26), A.J. Allmendinger (23), Sting Ray Robb (23), Ryan Briscoe (15), Gil de Ferran (13), Santino Ferrucci (12), Felipe Giaffone (12), James Hinchcliffe (12), Carlos Munoz (12), Alex Barron (10), Charlie Kimball (10), Christian Rasmussen (9), Robert Shwartzman (8), Spencer Pigot (7), JR Hildebrand (6), Callum Ilott (6), Oliver Askew (4), Kevin Cogan (4), Sage Karam (4), Kyle Larson (4), Jack Harvey (3), Scott Sharp (3), Rubens Barrichello (2), David Malukas (2) Chevrolet Team Laps Led – Team Penske (1019), Newman Haas Racing (325), ECR (306), Chip Ganassi Racing (179), Arrow McLaren (168), Patrick Racing (158), Andretti Global (140), Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (85), A.J. Foyt Racing (56), Galles Racing (56), KV Racing Technology (43), Doug Shierson Racing (37), Kraco Enterprises (35), Mo Nunn Racing (35), Juncos Hollinger Racing (18), King Motorsports (15), Prema Racing (8), Blair Racing (7), Kelley Racing (4), Team Cheever (3) Oldsmobile Laps Led – 996 Oldsmobile Driver Laps Led: Juan Montoya (167), Arie Luyendyk (129), Greg Ray (116), Kenny Brack (89), Tony Stewart (78), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (76), Helio Castroneves (52), Jeff Ward (52), Robby Gordon (50), John Paul, Jr. (39), Mark Dismore (29), Gil de Ferran (27), Buddy Lazier (27), Michael Andretti (16), Robbie Buhl (16), Billy Boat (13), Jimmy Vasser (5), Buzz Calkins (4), Sam Schmidt (4), Davey Hamilton (3), Scott Goodyear (2), Robbie McGehee (2) Oldsmobile Team Laps Led : Team Menard (207), Chip Ganassi Racing (185), Treadway Racing (137), Team Cheever (125), A.J. Foyt Racing (124), Team Penske (79), Team Pelfrey (39), Kelley Racing (29), Hemelgarn Racing (27), Genoa Racing (18), Team Green (16), Bradley Racing (4), Nienhouse Motorsports (3), Pagan Racing (3) Buick Laps Led – 14 Buick Driver Laps Led: Jim Crawford (8), Al Unser (4), Scott Brayton (1), Stephane Gregoire (1) Buick Team Laps Led: King Motorsports (8), Team Menard (4), Brayton Engineering (1), Formula Project (1) Manufacturer History at the Indianapolis 500 Wins (with competition)  27 – Offenhauser (1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1968, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1941, 1937, 1935)18 – General Motors 13 – Chevrolet (2024, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2002, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)12 – Miller (1938, 1936, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1931, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1926, 1923, 1922)10 – Honda (2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2005, 2004)10 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978)8 – Ford (1996, 1995, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1965)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)3 – Duesenberg (1927, 1925, 19243 – Peugeot (1919, 1918, 1913)2 – Mercedes (1994, 19152 – Maserati (1940, 1939)2 – Frontenac (1921, 1920)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Foyt (19771 – Sparks (1946)1 – Delage (1914)1 – National (1912)1 – Marmon (1911)  Earned Poles (with competition) 23 – General Motors18 – Offenhauser (1976, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1950, 1946, 1937)14 – Miller (1938, 1935, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1927, 1926, 1925, 1924, 1923, 1922)14 – Chevrolet (2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2002, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)9 – Cosworth (1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977)8 – Honda (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2005, 2004)7 – Ford (1993, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)4 – Buick (1996, 1995, 1992, 1985)3 – Ballot (1921, 1920, 1919)2 – Foyt (1975, 1974)2 – Novi (1951, 1949)2 – Winfield (1948, 1940)2 – Maserati (1947, 1941)2 – Sparks (1939, 1936)2 – Wisconsin (1912, 1911)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Mercedes (1994)1 – Pratt & Whitney (1968)1 – Cummins (1952)1 – Studebaker (1931)1 – Peugeot (1916)1 – Stutz (1915)1 – Sunbeam (1914)1 – Mercer (1913)

ROSSBURG, OH (May 14, 2026) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Eldora Speedway go way back.

The two have been connected since Earl Baltes welcomed Ted Johnson’s band of travelers for the tour’s second race ever. At the time, nobody knew that the foundations of The Greatest Show on Dirt were forming, but Baltes saw promise in Johnson’s plan to organize the country’s best Sprint Car drivers.

That race on April 16, 1978 was the beginning of a long and fruitful connection between the World of Outlaws and the “Big E.” The iconic 1/2 mile has been a mainstay on the schedule ever since. From Baltes’ continued growth of the track to Tony Stewart pushing it to new heights over the last couple decades, the World of Outlaws remained a fixture.

The longstanding tradition between the tour and track continues this Friday-Saturday, May 15-16 with #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG. The weekend brings worlds together as the World of Outlaws meet up with the USAC National Sprint Cars on the high banks of Eldora for two nights of a Sprint Car fan’s dream.

The World of Outlaws will be back at Eldora on July 17-18 for the 43rd running of the Kings Royal with $200,000 going in the champion’s bank.

Let’s look at the World of Outlaws and Eldora’s history by the numbers:

242 – the number of World of Outlaws races contested at Eldora Speedway. It’s one of only three tracks to host at least 200 nights and trails Williams Grove Speedway by just one for the most visited track in World of Outlaws history.

51 – the number of drivers that have won a World of Outlaws race at Eldora.

47 – the number of seasons the World of Outlaws have visited Eldora. That’s all but one in the history of the Series. The only reason for no perfect attendance is the pandemic prevented a 2020 trip.

41 – the number of World of Outlaws wins at Eldora Steve Kinser collected in his legendary career. It’s only fitting that Eldora sits tied alongside Knoxville Raceway at the top of the list where “The King” won most often in his career.

11 – the number of World of Outlaws races at Eldora in 1980, the most the tour has visited the “House that Earl Built” in a single season.

11 – the number of Ohio natives that have won at Eldora – Dave Blaney, Jac Haudenschild, Rick Ferkel, Kenny Jacobs, Dale Blaney, Sheldon Haudenschild, Randy Ford, Chad Kemenah, Greg Wilson, Brad Doty, and Danny Smith. A total of 16 drivers from the “Buckeye State” have topped at least one World of Outlaws race, and 69% of them have done so in their home state at Eldora.

9 – the number of times the World of Outlaws raced at Eldora during the inaugural 1978 season, more than any other track. The first campaign set the stage for Eldora to be a frequent stop annually.

9 – the number of seasons the World of Outlaws and USAC have come together at Eldora for #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG.

7 – the number of drivers that have won both a World of Outlaws Sprint Car race and USAC National Sprint Car race at Eldora – Tyler Courtney, Jac Haudenschild, Rickey Hood, Steve Kinser, Kyle Larson, Danny Smith, and Brad Sweet. This weekend showcases the best of the Wing and Non-Wing worlds, and only a select few have been able to conquer both Series at the “Big E.”

6 – the number of drivers that have topped double digit World of Outlaws races at Eldora – Steve Kinser (41), Sammy Swindell (30), Donny Schatz (18), Doug Wolfgang (15), Joey Saldana (13), and Dave Blaney (10).

6 – the number of wins during #LetsRaceTwo weekend for Donny Schatz, more than any other competitor.

5 – the number of current Series full-timers that have won a World of Outlaws race at Eldora – Donny Schatz, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, and Sheldon Haudenschild.

For tickets to this weekend’s #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG, CLICK HERE.

Where can you watch every World of Outlaws race? Live on DIRTVision.

Where can you see the World of Outlaws in 2026? Click to see the full schedule.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/by-the-numbers-eldoras-world-of-outlaws-history/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4549538
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Eldora%2BSpeedway

BY THE NUMBERS: Eldora’s World of Outlaws History

ROSSBURG, OH (May 14, 2026) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Eldora Speedway go way back.

The two have been connected since Earl Baltes welcomed Ted Johnson’s band of travelers for the tour’s second race ever. At the time, nobody knew that the foundations of The Greatest Show on Dirt were forming, but Baltes saw promise in Johnson’s plan to organize the country’s best Sprint Car drivers.

That race on April 16, 1978 was the beginning of a long and fruitful connection between the World of Outlaws and the “Big E.” The iconic 1/2 mile has been a mainstay on the schedule ever since. From Baltes’ continued growth of the track to Tony Stewart pushing it to new heights over the last couple decades, the World of Outlaws remained a fixture.

The longstanding tradition between the tour and track continues this Friday-Saturday, May 15-16 with #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG. The weekend brings worlds together as the World of Outlaws meet up with the USAC National Sprint Cars on the high banks of Eldora for two nights of a Sprint Car fan’s dream.

The World of Outlaws will be back at Eldora on July 17-18 for the 43rd running of the Kings Royal with $200,000 going in the champion’s bank.

Let’s look at the World of Outlaws and Eldora’s history by the numbers:

242 – the number of World of Outlaws races contested at Eldora Speedway. It’s one of only three tracks to host at least 200 nights and trails Williams Grove Speedway by just one for the most visited track in World of Outlaws history.

51 – the number of drivers that have won a World of Outlaws race at Eldora.

47 – the number of seasons the World of Outlaws have visited Eldora. That’s all but one in the history of the Series. The only reason for no perfect attendance is the pandemic prevented a 2020 trip.

41 – the number of World of Outlaws wins at Eldora Steve Kinser collected in his legendary career. It’s only fitting that Eldora sits tied alongside Knoxville Raceway at the top of the list where “The King” won most often in his career.

11 – the number of World of Outlaws races at Eldora in 1980, the most the tour has visited the “House that Earl Built” in a single season.

11 – the number of Ohio natives that have won at Eldora – Dave Blaney, Jac Haudenschild, Rick Ferkel, Kenny Jacobs, Dale Blaney, Sheldon Haudenschild, Randy Ford, Chad Kemenah, Greg Wilson, Brad Doty, and Danny Smith. A total of 16 drivers from the “Buckeye State” have topped at least one World of Outlaws race, and 69% of them have done so in their home state at Eldora.

9 – the number of times the World of Outlaws raced at Eldora during the inaugural 1978 season, more than any other track. The first campaign set the stage for Eldora to be a frequent stop annually.

9 – the number of seasons the World of Outlaws and USAC have come together at Eldora for #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG.

7 – the number of drivers that have won both a World of Outlaws Sprint Car race and USAC National Sprint Car race at Eldora – Tyler Courtney, Jac Haudenschild, Rickey Hood, Steve Kinser, Kyle Larson, Danny Smith, and Brad Sweet. This weekend showcases the best of the Wing and Non-Wing worlds, and only a select few have been able to conquer both Series at the “Big E.”

6 – the number of drivers that have topped double digit World of Outlaws races at Eldora – Steve Kinser (41), Sammy Swindell (30), Donny Schatz (18), Doug Wolfgang (15), Joey Saldana (13), and Dave Blaney (10).

6 – the number of wins during #LetsRaceTwo weekend for Donny Schatz, more than any other competitor.

5 – the number of current Series full-timers that have won a World of Outlaws race at Eldora – Donny Schatz, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, and Sheldon Haudenschild.

For tickets to this weekend’s #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG, CLICK HERE.

Where can you watch every World of Outlaws race? Live on DIRTVision.

Where can you see the World of Outlaws in 2026? Click to see the full schedule.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/by-the-numbers-eldoras-world-of-outlaws-history/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4549538
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Eldora%2BSpeedway

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

Morgen Mischler (No. 13) at the 2026 Silver Dollar Short Track. [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

Progressive AFT Goes Full Throttle at ThrottleFest

Morgen Mischler (No. 13) at the 2026 Silver Dollar Short Track. [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2026) – The Grand National Championship battle powers into the inaugural ThrottleFest, a unique moto festival with America’s Original Extreme Sport® at its core. For four days, May 14-17, racing fans will revel at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, the festivities of which all build up to Saturday, May 16th’s Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT, Round 6 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Half-Mile, Not Half-Measure Following five consecutive Short Tracks to open the ‘26 season, ThrottleFest will feature the first of four Half-Miles to be contested over the next five races, a run that is destined to play a crucial role in deciding this year’s Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight. While TTs are very much their own discipline, Half-Miles sit squarely between the Short Tracks and Miles in more than mere length. Short Tracks are all about close-quarters combat, rewarding aggression and lightning quick reflexes. Miles, meanwhile, require prodigious acceleration and speed, wielded with high-level tactical acumen. The Half-Mile combines all of these demands into a single discipline, making it the fullest test of rider and machine that dirt track racing has to offer. Looking at the current crop of contenders, pinpointing who is likely to have the upper hand is not easily deciphered. Harley-Davidson has reigned supreme at the Short Tracks, reeling in 11 of the most recent 12 ST wins dating back to last season. Yamaha, meanwhile, has held a decided advantage at the Miles, securing two of three wins and eight of nine podiums at the big tracks a year ago. There’s a relative lack of recent HM results to go by, however. Despite Half-Miles being the traditional backbone of the series – and there have been far more Half-Miles than any other discipline throughout the history of the series – last year was something of an anomaly in that sense. There were just two Half-Miles on the ‘25 slate, both waged on Lima’s idiosyncratic pea gravel. That weekend, the Yamaha MT-07 DT and Harely-Davidson XG750R split top honors. But more data is needed before we can begin to assess the relative merits of the machinery at that distance. We can, however, take a closer look at the historical records of the pilots in question. Prior to his Indian-era all-around excellence and late-career Mile mastery, 10-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees assembled a Hall of Fame-worthy career based largely on his status as a Half-Mile extraordinaireMees racked up multiple premier-class crowns by owning the Half-Miles and walked away from the sport with more HM wins (37) than any other rider in Progressive AFT history. However, during their overlapping stints as factory Indian riders, Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWRHarley-Davidson XG750R) quite clearly eclipsed Mees in outright Half-Mile success – a fact Mees himself acknowledged. In terms of the numbers, from 2019-2022, Bauman claimed 11 Half-Mile wins to Mees’ six. However – and somewhat unintuitively – being better than the best Half-Milers of all-time doesn’t automatically make Bauman the best Half-Milers going today. Since reigning Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) stepped up to the premier class, he and Bauman sit level with four Half-Mile wins a piece. And just because Bauman comes in with consecutive victories in hand while Daniels is seeking answers following a pair of (still thoroughly decent) results below his usual standard, that doesn’t automatically make Bauman the favorite this weekend. For Daniels, the shift to HMs represents an opportunity to regroup, reset, and prepare to lock horns at venues less likely to play to his opponents’ favor. That notion alone could work wonders for his mindset. Of course, we haven’t even mentioned the Mission AFT SuperTwins title leader, Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R). While this weekend will mark his maiden premier-class Half-Mile, that’s the distance at which he made his name in KICKER AFT Singles competition. Kopp stands as the winningest Half-Miler in AFT Singles history, a fact that powered his back-to-back-to-back title runs. In 2022, five of his seven wins came at Half-Miles, along with four of eight in ‘23, and two of six in ‘24, adding up to 17 Half-Mile wins in all. He already looks remarkably at home on the XG750R. If anything, the transition to slightly more expansive battlefields is likely to only enhance his comfort level. Reversal of Fortune  The current situation of Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) is pretty much the opposite of Daniels. While the champ managed to net third- and fourth-place results despite struggling to tap into his typical speed and competitiveness in California, Fisher’s results masked his genuine strength. The luckless Fisher suffered multiple mechanical issues during the West Coast swing, all of which combined to rob him of a pair of near-certain podium finishes, a potential win, and his only provisional start for the season. On the bright side, the Rackley Racing runner is flying on his KTM 790 Duke when it allows him to do so, and his form suggests he could be in line to score a second career Half-Mile win with a bit of (good) luck. The fact that he’s 44 points out of first might even unshackle Fisher and allow him to go for broke. On The Box Also in search of a turnaround is the OTB Racing duo of Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) and Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07). Price and Bender combined for three podiums among six top fives a year ago, despite neither rider contesting the full Mission AFT SuperTwins season. This year, however, they both rank outside the championship top 15 with just a single finish better than 10th between them. You have to think that’s going to change and change in a hurry. Without a doubt, all involved would love for it to come this weekend in Maryland – the home state of both OTB Racing and Price. Harley’s “Other” Rookie While Kopp has garnered the lion’s share of the headlines, fellow rookie Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R) has demanded his share of attention as well. After flashing front-running speed on multiple occasions, RoosEvans made good on that promise by rounding out Harley-Davidson’s sweep of the podium at Silver Dollar Speedway. That third was technically the first podium of RoosEvans’ Progressive AFT career. Yes, he did come home second in last year’s KICKER AFT Singles Main Event at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, however, that result was later stripped due to a fuel infraction. While he did notch up several top fives during his KICKER AFT Singles days, it’s pretty remarkable that he went six seasons without a podium on a 450cc and now has one after just five races in Mission AFT SuperTwins. Some riders are simply better suited to the bigger bike, and RoosEvans has immediately meshed with his XG750R mount. Additionally, the two- and four-wheel racer has traditionally been at his best at so-called “car tracks” like Senoia Raceway and Silver Dollar Speedway. How he continues to develop as a premier-class contender moving forward merits close observation. Whatever happens, you almost already have to mark this season down as a smashing success. Harley’s “New” Veteran With Mission Roof Systems’ star Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) still recovering from a severe concussion suffered at Ventura Raceway, the team has recruited an ideal super-sub. A Half-Mile winner himself, Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) is set to ride the Harley-Davidson at Budds Creek, and – provided he’s able to shake off any rust – he has it in him to be an immediate frontrunner. Like his close friend Robinson, VanDerKooi can look back on an extensive history with the XG750R before the shift to an all-production-based ruleset saw it blossom into what may just be the most fancied bike in the field.With that in mind, this opportunity could prove equal parts redemption and revenge. Spoilers Ahead It’s not just Daniels who should be welcoming the arrival of the Half-Miles. The same could be said of several podium threats who have yet to stand on the box yet this season. Any given weekend could be the next time Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) stands atop the box. Meanwhile, Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke) has been rounding into form as he and Fisher continue to develop the KTM 790 Duke into a serious flat track weapon. And don’t discount the chances of Logan Mcgrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/RVR Racing KTM 790 Duke), Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Parts Bros/D&D Cycles/Fairway Ford Aprilia Tuareg 660), Evan Renshaw (No. 95 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), or Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07), all of whom have broken into the top ten and have the potential to do considerably more damage than that. Full Throttle. Full Festival ThrottleFest is a motorsports and music festival unlike any other. With Progressive American Flat Track at its center, Budds Creek Motocross Park will be loaded up with two-wheeled racing all day for four days, including amateur flat track, motocross, pit bike racing, endurocross, hare scrambles, and a stunt show. And that’s only half the fun. ThrottleFest will also bring it with live music, contests, mechanical bull riding, Stacyc and RC racing, interactive games, food trucks, vendor areas, and more. ThrottleFest is ready. Are you? Don’t Miss This One General Admission Standing Room Only tickets for Saturday start at $65 with Reserved Grandstand tickets available for $90 and Premium Reserved Grandstand tickets $120. Tickets for kids five and under are just $5 in any section, while children 6-12 get their tickets 60% off. The Saturday VIP at ThrottleFest ticket can be had for $205, complete with Premium Reserved seating, complimentary food and refreshments, and paddock access to rub elbows with the best dirt trackers on the planet while getting a close-up view of their racebikes. Fans can also purchase single day tickets for Thursday, Friday, or Sunday, as well as two-, three-, or four-day ticket packages. Camping is available for $100 per vehicle (event passes sold separately), with free parking for all attendees.Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353 to choose your adventure today. Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. PT. Next Up Progressive American Flat Track returns to action this weekend with Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. The four-day festival runs Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, with Saturday’s Progressive AFT round headlining a full weekend of motorsports, camping, fan activities and entertainment. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for schedules, ticket information, camping details and the latest weekend updates. Tickets for Saturday’s Progressive AFT event are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353. The series then heads to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, May 23, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile at Williams Grove Speedway. Tickets are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952. How to Watch FloRacingFor 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. FS1FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA doubleheader featuring rider features and thrilling onboard cameras. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to the AFT website at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

GEORGETOWN, DE (May 13, 2026) – One of the most exclusive clubs in dirt Late Model racing has a new member.

Brandon Sheppard, Josh Richards and Darrell Lanigan are more than some of the best drivers in the history of the sport – they’re also the only ones to eclipse the 50-win mark with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision. Until Wednesday night.

In his first trip to Georgetown Speedway, Bobby Pierce won the Visit Delaware 51 to make his 50th visit to World of Outlaws Victory Lane. With his first Series win coming a little over five years ago in 2021 at Farmer City Raceway, the milestone is the continuation of Pierce’s meteoric ascent through the record books.

The No. 32 team’s night at Georgetown became one to remember long before the checkered flag flew. They experienced engine trouble in Hot Laps, forcing them to pull out the backup car with minutes to spare before Qualifying. Unfazed by the chaos, Pierce went straight to the top of the chart to claim the Simpson Quick Time Award.

A Heat Race win put Pierce in the fourth starting spot come Feature time, which started with regional favorite Mason Zeigler leading the way early. Upon getting to second, Pierce couldn’t find a way around Zeigler for the lead, but Drake Troutman could.

Once Troutman cleared the top two, Pierce followed him through around Zeigler and began putting the pressure on the World of Outlaws sophomore. Troutman held his own until Lap 22, when he found himself in a sandwich between Pierce and the slower car of Jamie Lathroum. Desperate to put a car between himself and Pierce, Troutman made a last-ditch move to the inside entering Turn 3 and made contact, sending Lathroum spinning and cutting the right-rear tire on Troutman’s car.

Troutman’s misfortune handed the lead to Pierce, and he remained in control the rest of the way. His closest rival in the championship fight, Nick Hoffman, remained on his tail to the end, and a few late cautions brought Ryan Gustin into the mix as well. But neither of them could keep Pierce away from his historic triumph.

“It was a lot of fun, Nick and Ryan, they were driving a heck of a race,” Pierce said. “Thanks for racing me really clean. I thought Gustin had me there for a second. I knew that top side of Turn 3 was there if I had to use it. I just had to cowboy up and kind of get a good corner. When Gustin was ahead of me, I got around there pretty good and was able to slide him back in Turn 1. Fun race, fun racetrack, really nice facility too.”

Gustin backed up his Dairyland Showdown victory with a runner-up at Georgetown, while Hoffman finished third to extend his World of Outlaws top-five streak to 12. Tyler Erb was fourth ahead of Troutman, who drove from the back after the tire change to complete the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision continues the northeast swing on Thursday, May 14, with the Sand Hill Showdown at Selinsgrove Speedway. More information can be found by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Nick Hoffman set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Bobby Pierce won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Bobby Pierce won Heat 1.

Tristan Chamberlain won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Mason Zeigler won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Tyler Erb won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Nick Davis won the Last Chance Showdown.

Tristan Chamberlain won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Rick Eckert won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Ryan Gustin was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Willie Milliken was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Rick Eckert was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Ross Robinson was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Brent Larson was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Logan Zarin was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (51 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[4]; 2. 19R-Ryan Gustin[10]; 3. 9-Nick Hoffman[5]; 4. 1-Tyler Erb[3]; 5. 22*-Drake Troutman[6]; 6. 14-Trey Mills[7]; 7. 9M-Tim McCreadie[12]; 8. 74X-Ethan Dotson[15]; 9. 1M-Willie Milliken[8]; 10. 24-Rick Eckert[20]; 11. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[16]; 12. 7-Ross Robinson[14]; 13. B1-Brent Larson[23]; 14. 1Z-Logan Zarin[11]; 15. 19-Dustin Sorensen[13]; 16. 11-Trevor Collins[21]; 17. 92-Nick Davis[17]; 18. 58V-Daulton Wilson[9]; 19. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[2]; 20. 55E-Eli Johnson[24]; 21. 55L-Donald Lingo Jr[19]; 22. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[1]; 23. 55-Jamie Lathroum[18]; 24. 4S-Danny Snyder[22]

Pierce Wins 50th World of Outlaws Race at Georgetown in Visit Delaware 51

GEORGETOWN, DE (May 13, 2026) – One of the most exclusive clubs in dirt Late Model racing has a new member.

Brandon Sheppard, Josh Richards and Darrell Lanigan are more than some of the best drivers in the history of the sport – they’re also the only ones to eclipse the 50-win mark with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision. Until Wednesday night.

In his first trip to Georgetown Speedway, Bobby Pierce won the Visit Delaware 51 to make his 50th visit to World of Outlaws Victory Lane. With his first Series win coming a little over five years ago in 2021 at Farmer City Raceway, the milestone is the continuation of Pierce’s meteoric ascent through the record books.

The No. 32 team’s night at Georgetown became one to remember long before the checkered flag flew. They experienced engine trouble in Hot Laps, forcing them to pull out the backup car with minutes to spare before Qualifying. Unfazed by the chaos, Pierce went straight to the top of the chart to claim the Simpson Quick Time Award.

A Heat Race win put Pierce in the fourth starting spot come Feature time, which started with regional favorite Mason Zeigler leading the way early. Upon getting to second, Pierce couldn’t find a way around Zeigler for the lead, but Drake Troutman could.

Once Troutman cleared the top two, Pierce followed him through around Zeigler and began putting the pressure on the World of Outlaws sophomore. Troutman held his own until Lap 22, when he found himself in a sandwich between Pierce and the slower car of Jamie Lathroum. Desperate to put a car between himself and Pierce, Troutman made a last-ditch move to the inside entering Turn 3 and made contact, sending Lathroum spinning and cutting the right-rear tire on Troutman’s car.

Troutman’s misfortune handed the lead to Pierce, and he remained in control the rest of the way. His closest rival in the championship fight, Nick Hoffman, remained on his tail to the end, and a few late cautions brought Ryan Gustin into the mix as well. But neither of them could keep Pierce away from his historic triumph.

“It was a lot of fun, Nick and Ryan, they were driving a heck of a race,” Pierce said. “Thanks for racing me really clean. I thought Gustin had me there for a second. I knew that top side of Turn 3 was there if I had to use it. I just had to cowboy up and kind of get a good corner. When Gustin was ahead of me, I got around there pretty good and was able to slide him back in Turn 1. Fun race, fun racetrack, really nice facility too.”

Gustin backed up his Dairyland Showdown victory with a runner-up at Georgetown, while Hoffman finished third to extend his World of Outlaws top-five streak to 12. Tyler Erb was fourth ahead of Troutman, who drove from the back after the tire change to complete the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision continues the northeast swing on Thursday, May 14, with the Sand Hill Showdown at Selinsgrove Speedway. More information can be found by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Nick Hoffman set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Bobby Pierce won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Bobby Pierce won Heat 1.

Tristan Chamberlain won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Mason Zeigler won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Tyler Erb won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Nick Davis won the Last Chance Showdown.

Tristan Chamberlain won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Rick Eckert won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Ryan Gustin was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Willie Milliken was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Rick Eckert was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Ross Robinson was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Brent Larson was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Logan Zarin was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (51 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[4]; 2. 19R-Ryan Gustin[10]; 3. 9-Nick Hoffman[5]; 4. 1-Tyler Erb[3]; 5. 22*-Drake Troutman[6]; 6. 14-Trey Mills[7]; 7. 9M-Tim McCreadie[12]; 8. 74X-Ethan Dotson[15]; 9. 1M-Willie Milliken[8]; 10. 24-Rick Eckert[20]; 11. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[16]; 12. 7-Ross Robinson[14]; 13. B1-Brent Larson[23]; 14. 1Z-Logan Zarin[11]; 15. 19-Dustin Sorensen[13]; 16. 11-Trevor Collins[21]; 17. 92-Nick Davis[17]; 18. 58V-Daulton Wilson[9]; 19. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[2]; 20. 55E-Eli Johnson[24]; 21. 55L-Donald Lingo Jr[19]; 22. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[1]; 23. 55-Jamie Lathroum[18]; 24. 4S-Danny Snyder[22]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/pierce-wins-50th-world-of-outlaws-race-at-georgetown-in-visit-delaware-51/

Dallas Daniels (No. 32) racing in the 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

Tickets Now on Sale for Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited

Dallas Daniels (No. 32) racing in the 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. (May 14, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that tickets are now on sale for the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited, set for Saturday, July 4, at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois. The Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited will bring the world’s elite flat track motorcycle racers to one of the discipline’s most historic venues for a high-speed Independence Day showdown. The holiday date gives race fans the opportunity to make DuQuoin a centerpiece of their Fourth of July weekend, pairing premier Progressive AFT competition with a classic summer tradition in Southern Illinois. The event is scheduled as Round 11 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season and will feature both Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles competition on the famed Mile oval. Ticket options include General Admission Grandstand seating, which offers open grandstand seating along the front stretch of the racetrack, for $35 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid Adult General Admission Grandstand ticket. Fans can also purchase Reserved Grandstand seating along the front stretch of the racetrack for $45 for all ages. Child tickets for General Admission Grandstand will be available as an add-on during the checkout process.Fans can secure their seats now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-185583. For series and event information, visit AmericanFlatTrack.com. Next Up Progressive American Flat Track returns to action this weekend with Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. The four-day festival runs Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, with Saturday’s Progressive AFT round headlining a full weekend of motorsports, camping, fan activities and entertainment. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for schedules, ticket information, camping details and the latest weekend updates. Tickets for Saturday’s Progressive AFT event are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353. The series then heads to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, May 23, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile at Williams Grove Speedway. Tickets are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952.

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Speedway, Indiana Practice Day (Wednesday) Report May 13, 2026 Indianapolis, Ind. (May 13, 2026) – For the second straight day, Conor Daly in the No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet was the quickest of the Bowtie-backed drivers, and on this day, was the quickest on the overall timesheet at 228.080mph, the first lap north of 228mph this month. Pato O’Ward topped the non-tow timesheet in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet with an unaided lap of 221.409mph. “We weren’t even flat on that lap, so I don’t know, the car feels pretty good,” said Daly after going over 228mph. “The Kingspan ARCO Chevy feels really good. Honestly, it was very exciting out there too. I saw more side-by-side racing out there on that run than I’ve seen in practice for a long time, so it’s good.” “It was a smooth day today,” said O’Ward after turning the fastest no-tow lap of the day. “We worked through our program and got everything ready for Fast Friday. We’ll keep working at it and dialing in the race trim, which will be key for hotter track temperatures.” Daly was joined in the top 10 by David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet, Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet and Santino Ferrucci in the No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet. Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet, Christian Rasmussen in the No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet, Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet, Malukas, and Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 WedBush – JHR – DRR Chevrolet made it seven Chevrolet-powered drivers in the top 10 non-tow laps.

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #2 Timesheet

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #2 No-Tow Timesheet

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceWednesday, May 13, 2026Jack HarveyPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Marcus, you’re good to go. Jack Harvey also joins us, driver of the No. 24 DRR INVST Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Race day will be his ninth start in the Indy 500. Best finish at 9th back in 2020. Some of the quick notes on today, some 79 laps, I think, turned today. A lot of work for you guys. What did you learn? JACK HARVEY: Nice. What have we learned? We did some science experiments early in the day in qualifying configuration. That’s certainly not a max of what we can do. We were actually quicker yesterday.One of the things about a single event team is we have to really be able to trust all of our data sets and everything that we’re seeing in the softwares that we have available, and I would say we’re still trying to validate some of that. I think what that meant was we did some data gathering, and then the knock-on effect is we’re probably a set or two behind on some of our race running. Then once we got out there again in traffic today, from when we rolled back out to rolling back to the garage, I thought we made really pretty decent progress. Yeah, overall feeling pretty happy. THE MODERATOR: Both cars look really good. JACK HARVEY: Conor was flying this morning. He has been every day in all fairness. I’ve been teammates with Conor second time at least. First time was in 2013. So I’ve known this guy a long time. I know how good he is. Certainly very talented and deserves to be racing more than one time a year. It’s nice that he’s showing it. Q.  Jack, if you want something to change with the cars, how much do your notes from last year actually help with this year? Is it almost entirely similar, or is there something crazy that’s been changed like the Firestone compound or something like that?JACK HARVEY: No, nothing really. I don’t know with like specifically what you’re referencing, but at least from my side, it doesn’t feel a lot different.I mean, it’s been a year. It’s not like we’re doing this every weekend to really dive into the minor details. Everything feels in a decent window. We were good last year, and so far this month we’ve been good again. Q.  Of all the things you had to work on Tuesday and Wednesday, running here yesterday and today, how much have you been able to get through all of your program? Or have you gotten through everything?JACK HARVEY: I don’t think anybody ever gets quite through anything they want to do. One of my favorite parts of every engineering meeting is here’s what we want to do and here’s what we’re going to actually get through. They’re two pretty different things normally. I mean, pretty satisfied on the whole. There’s a lot of track time. I don’t think typically we have enough tires to fulfill all of the track time that is available. However, with everything that we have methodically tried to work through and around, yeah, overall, like I said, just maybe one set of tires behind in our race configuration and whatnot and just kind of the test items in that department. But in terms of what we’re achieving in qualifying configuration, I feel like we’re, pun intended, but right on track. Q.  Last one from me on the lighter side, have you bought any of the new Parkside INDYCAR cards, and have you bought anything good?JACK HARVEY: I’m waiting for the hobby boxes to come out. I haven’t had any success with Blasters or Hangers or anything like that, but I will absolutely be getting amongst that for sure. Q.  How’s your car in race running traffic? I know Conor has been heavily working on that the last two days, and you’ve kind of been good on the no-tow. So how’s your car in race trim?JACK HARVEY: I think it’s pretty good on the whole. I was suffering with quite a lot of extra under steer out of turn 4, a little bit in 3, but a lot in 4. That was more so affecting my runs. 1 and 2 looked like, for most people, a bit more comfortable today in general, I would say. So pretty clear issue that we’re trying to fix, and I think we made a lot of progress and headway into actually working on that issue. Like I said, I think Conor is just a little bit further along on his race stuff because that’s what he’s been focusing on. Again, for a two-car team before the month started, if you said that one guy was going to get to focus on this, another team is going to focus on that, it’s kind of the dream scenario, especially on all the ovals and everything like that, just Conor’s feedback because of what he’s able to do with the car. We’ll see how far along on the program he got. Then if we kind of just accelerate a little bit of what we had planned and just jump to where he was, but so far we’ve done a couple of the AVA tests on directionally where we wanted to go, which is also what he did, and seems to be working well. So far, again, from a two-car team for a single event, this is working how you would want it to. Q.  When Conor was in here yesterday, he talked about how you guys are trying opposite strategies in setup given the fact that you guys and your teams and your cars haven’t been on track yet. How has that gone so far, and how do you accumulate the data for yourself to figure out what’s what going into the weekend?JACK HARVEY: I think we’re working together as two entries within one team, like excellent so far. Nothing has been hidden. Everything’s been super firm. We all talk about it. We discuss it, and we kind of just divide and conquer. No, it’s working really well. In terms of trying to figure out what’s good for us both, it’s just staring at the computer screen and working with engineers and trying to dive through everyone’s notes and long conversations between us all. I sit directly opposite him in a garage, and we both share a lot. We’ll see how the rest of the month pans out, but it’s going exactly how you would hope it would go. Q.  Were you able to get those hot stops in today too?JACK HARVEY: Yes. Q.  What’s the importance of doing those?JACK HARVEY: Yeah, we did. The guys out there did a really good job of year two of Dreyer, second year of only doing the Indy 500 as my race for the season. Last year I wasn’t sure if it’s an advantage or not. I think the Dreyer & Reinbold guys are so good in pit lane, I don’t think it’s that big of a disadvantage. Even our stops today were pretty smooth, pretty seamless, the more reps they get come race day, the better they’ll get. It’s not like they’ve got a huge range here. Their range is right in the window. From my observations and working with Fox and being in pit lane pit stops, being consistent is an absolute premium right now, and that’s more so been our focus. We don’t need one heroic stop followed by a disaster. Realistically we need two good, even if they’re not great, but just two good stops. It seems that the two good and one bad can still completely unravel a race. So the focus has just been on consistency and methodically just getting better. Q.  In the past we’d see Indy 500 one-off teams might be different guys every year that they’re able to find that want to be part of the effort, but with your team it’s the same group of guys every year. Just what’s the comfort level for a driver to know these guys know what they’re doing?JACK HARVEY: I mean, there’s only a couple of people in my crew that are even different than last year. Again, probably a little bit by design in all fairness. I think people don’t understand how complete of a race team Dreyer & Reinbold is. They absolutely are ready to race full-time if an opportunity presents itself, at least with how they structure their team and a lot of the core fundamental people they have. Yeah, we only get to do one race right now, but it’s an annual effort to be good here, and we made some, what I totally believe are some great hires, acquiring some new people. I think for anyone who knows Dennis and spent any time talking to him, you know what his passion is for this place. The you go into his garage, and it’s like a mini shrine, it’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it’s pretty cool. It’s his passion, and we’re going to go try to deliver him that win. Q.  And just the history and tradition of the Indy 500 one-offs, they’re very important to this race, to the field of 33. To be able to be part of that, how important is that to you? JACK HARVEY: This is everything I work for, in all fairness. I love doing the opportunity that I have with Fox and being in pit lane and being in the commentary booth for INDY NXT, but being a racing driver is what I wanted to do from when I was 9 years old and started go-karts, and this is where we spent all our time, energy, resources, effort goes into the Indy 500. I think without single entries, you’re not going to be at 33 cars, period. So clearly, to the history of this place, the tradition of this place — and I’m talking explicitly only at the Indy 500 — you need the one-off cars. Until more teams or charters become a bigger thing for this race, you need the one-off entries. To be honest with you, I can’t think of a better team to do it with than Dreyer & Reinbold racing. They’ve got beautiful race cars. They do all their body work. I think we found some speed in some other areas. I think generally we’re all excited to try to have — I think we were good last month of May, but I think we can do a bit better. Q.  Jack, two questions for you. Number one, you’re just doing the majority of the season TV work at the microphone. How do you stay personally prepared for this race? You do a lot of simulator work?JACK HARVEY: Well, I guess yes and no. Simulator is like Pandora’s box a little bit. If you’re going to really dive into that and open that, you have to spend a lot of time, energy, and resources to be able to really correlate it well and then therefore trust the information.I would say as a team for us right now with the experience we all have being at IMS, it’s not where we spend a lot of focus. We have a lot of simulation software programs, but in terms of actually driving on a simulator, it’s not something we as a team spend a lot of time doing. In terms of my prep, I never stop working out mostly because you never know when an INDYCAR opportunity might present itself. So I felt physically ready to go all year.And then in preparation for this, which is a lot of onboard and data analysis, honestly I have our share link. So a lot during the day when I’m just hanging out and don’t know what else to do, I just kind of look at data and look at the onboard footage and just try to be as prepared as we can. Q.  And the second question is a little bit personal, just to clear my confusion. Can you explain your nickname Hollywood?JACK HARVEY: Maybe someone else can explain it to me. That’s maybe a question for Townsend Bell and Will Buxton. The general story is it all started in Barber. Actually, I wasn’t even at the center of — I don’t know what word, shenanigans maybe. It started when I was trying to push forward Bookie Bookston because Bookie’s is right by the track and it’s awesome. Anyway, Will went and loved it, and we started pushing that. Somehow Hollywood Harvey started to get a ring. I did the worst thing you could do, I said I didn’t like it on TV, and then James kept absolutely nailing me with it. Then everyone in our graphics department at Fox and suddenly throughout the open test, it went from Jack “Hollywood” Harvey to Hollywood Harvey and then just Hollywood, and then here we are. So yeah. Q.  There have been some amazing British and English drivers that have raced in this race, and obviously you’re part of the crew that’s really leading it this year. What would a win mean in the wider motorsports context in British Motorsports? You had a reason to be close in 2018 and pushing on and doing amazing work and increasing the presence of INDYCAR in the UK. What would a win mean for that?JACK HARVEY: I think a lot about what winning would mean. Truthfully, I think it’s hard to ever put into words exactly what it is. You hear all the previous champions say you don’t know what it means, but actually I could pretty much imagine what it means. I live in Indy enough of the year to know what winning in this community does for you, the motorsport community worldwide. I think it would be really cool to have another Brit on the board and continue to raise the profile and presence of INDYCAR in the UK. I think what we have as an on-track product right now is awesome. I know there’s a Spaniard who seems to be just unbeatable, but I think our racing is awesome. So if we can just keep growing that in the UK, I think we’ll pull so many people from Formula One, just the people who want to watch a real battle, just people going head to head and pushing all the time. To be one of the people who have won the Indy 500 and have come from the UK, they’re legends. They’re like my sporting heroes. Yeah, that would be pretty cool. Q.  Then just away from the track, actually a promotion for Lincoln. I’m hoping for one as well.JACK HARVEY: Did we do the double on you this year? Q.  It was two draws.JACK HARVEY: I’m just making up stuff there. Q.  How is it balancing that commitment alongside all the TV stuff you do and preparing for this? It’s a very busy schedule you’ve got, but all good?JACK HARVEY: It’s awesome. My life at the minute is as good as it could. If you could think of making it better in some way, it’s not clear to me how. The only thing that is really going to make it better is if we win this race in 14 days or something — no. Probably like 10 days, I guess. I mean, Lincoln season has been a historic one for us. It’s been one that I’ll remember forever. For anyone that doesn’t know what I’m talking about, me and my parents became very small equity shareholders in my hometown soccer team, a team that I followed for most of my life, about 10 months ago. Foreign concept in America, I don’t know if America maybe, they got promoted into the league above them, which it’s not really a concept here. People have their franchises. But essentially it’s like a Triple-A team stepping up to the majors. Now the league below the English Premier League, it’s called the Championship. Watch Ted Lasso, they explain things perfectly. 65 years since they’ve been at this level. That is a lifetime for most of the fans and stuff like that. For our first year into — it’s ridiculous to call us soccer owners because the percentage is hilarious. But to have won the league the way we did and whatnot, it’s something I’ll remember forever. It’s cheesy as hell, but it’s completely true. I was a fan. I was watching every game. Hard to put into words how cool that is when it’s your hometown team. The reason we even did it in the first place was to make sure that that commitment from me, my parents, to our city that we’re so proud to be from very much remained front and center. Then when they got promoted, I went back to the game. I think it was in between — it was like right after Long Beach before the open test, which wasn’t perfect timing. When I told the team I was doing it, they were like please don’t get stuck. But something that cool happens, you’ve got to be a part of it. THE MODERATOR: They might be playing the Spurs next year. JACK HARVEY: Ole, Ole, Ole, you know what I’m saying? It might be West Ham at this point. I don’t know. It’s a nice stadium that Tottenham has. They’ve got one of the best training facilities in the league, and they’ll be in the third division playing Bolton.How’s your soccer knowledge, Dave? THE MODERATOR: I just spit it out right there. That was pretty good. If you like Hollywood now, you’re going to love him tomorrow. We’ll see him in the bullpen tomorrow morning.

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway ovalSpeedway, IndianaPractice Day (Wednesday) ReportMay 13, 2026 Indianapolis, Ind. (May 13, 2026) – For the second straight day, Conor Daly in the No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet was the quickest of the Bowtie-backed drivers, and on this day, was the quickest on the overall timesheet at 228.080mph, the first lap north of 228mph this month. Pato O’Ward topped the non-tow timesheet in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet with an unaided lap of 221.409mph. “We weren’t even flat on that lap, so I don’t know, the car feels pretty good,” said Daly after going over 228mph. “The Kingspan ARCO Chevy feels really good. Honestly, it was very exciting out there too. I saw more side-by-side racing out there on that run than I’ve seen in practice for a long time, so it’s good.” “It was a smooth day today,” said O’Ward after turning the fastest no-tow lap of the day. “We worked through our program and got everything ready for Fast Friday. We’ll keep working at it and dialing in the race trim, which will be key for hotter track temperatures.” Daly was joined in the top 10 by David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet, Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet and Santino Ferrucci in the No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet. Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet, Christian Rasmussen in the No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet, Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet, Malukas, and Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 WedBush – JHR – DRR Chevrolet made it seven Chevrolet-powered drivers in the top 10 non-tow laps.

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceWednesday, May 13, 2026Jack HarveyPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Marcus, you’re good to go. Jack Harvey also joins us, driver of the No. 24 DRR INVST Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Race day will be his ninth start in the Indy 500. Best finish at 9th back in 2020. Some of the quick notes on today, some 79 laps, I think, turned today. A lot of work for you guys. What did you learn? JACK HARVEY: Nice. What have we learned? We did some science experiments early in the day in qualifying configuration. That’s certainly not a max of what we can do. We were actually quicker yesterday.One of the things about a single event team is we have to really be able to trust all of our data sets and everything that we’re seeing in the softwares that we have available, and I would say we’re still trying to validate some of that. I think what that meant was we did some data gathering, and then the knock-on effect is we’re probably a set or two behind on some of our race running. Then once we got out there again in traffic today, from when we rolled back out to rolling back to the garage, I thought we made really pretty decent progress. Yeah, overall feeling pretty happy. THE MODERATOR: Both cars look really good. JACK HARVEY: Conor was flying this morning. He has been every day in all fairness. I’ve been teammates with Conor second time at least. First time was in 2013. So I’ve known this guy a long time. I know how good he is. Certainly very talented and deserves to be racing more than one time a year. It’s nice that he’s showing it. Q.  Jack, if you want something to change with the cars, how much do your notes from last year actually help with this year? Is it almost entirely similar, or is there something crazy that’s been changed like the Firestone compound or something like that?JACK HARVEY: No, nothing really. I don’t know with like specifically what you’re referencing, but at least from my side, it doesn’t feel a lot different.I mean, it’s been a year. It’s not like we’re doing this every weekend to really dive into the minor details. Everything feels in a decent window. We were good last year, and so far this month we’ve been good again. Q.  Of all the things you had to work on Tuesday and Wednesday, running here yesterday and today, how much have you been able to get through all of your program? Or have you gotten through everything?JACK HARVEY: I don’t think anybody ever gets quite through anything they want to do. One of my favorite parts of every engineering meeting is here’s what we want to do and here’s what we’re going to actually get through. They’re two pretty different things normally. I mean, pretty satisfied on the whole. There’s a lot of track time. I don’t think typically we have enough tires to fulfill all of the track time that is available. However, with everything that we have methodically tried to work through and around, yeah, overall, like I said, just maybe one set of tires behind in our race configuration and whatnot and just kind of the test items in that department. But in terms of what we’re achieving in qualifying configuration, I feel like we’re, pun intended, but right on track. Q.  Last one from me on the lighter side, have you bought any of the new Parkside INDYCAR cards, and have you bought anything good?JACK HARVEY: I’m waiting for the hobby boxes to come out. I haven’t had any success with Blasters or Hangers or anything like that, but I will absolutely be getting amongst that for sure. Q.  How’s your car in race running traffic? I know Conor has been heavily working on that the last two days, and you’ve kind of been good on the no-tow. So how’s your car in race trim?JACK HARVEY: I think it’s pretty good on the whole. I was suffering with quite a lot of extra under steer out of turn 4, a little bit in 3, but a lot in 4. That was more so affecting my runs. 1 and 2 looked like, for most people, a bit more comfortable today in general, I would say. So pretty clear issue that we’re trying to fix, and I think we made a lot of progress and headway into actually working on that issue. Like I said, I think Conor is just a little bit further along on his race stuff because that’s what he’s been focusing on. Again, for a two-car team before the month started, if you said that one guy was going to get to focus on this, another team is going to focus on that, it’s kind of the dream scenario, especially on all the ovals and everything like that, just Conor’s feedback because of what he’s able to do with the car. We’ll see how far along on the program he got. Then if we kind of just accelerate a little bit of what we had planned and just jump to where he was, but so far we’ve done a couple of the AVA tests on directionally where we wanted to go, which is also what he did, and seems to be working well. So far, again, from a two-car team for a single event, this is working how you would want it to. Q.  When Conor was in here yesterday, he talked about how you guys are trying opposite strategies in setup given the fact that you guys and your teams and your cars haven’t been on track yet. How has that gone so far, and how do you accumulate the data for yourself to figure out what’s what going into the weekend?JACK HARVEY: I think we’re working together as two entries within one team, like excellent so far. Nothing has been hidden. Everything’s been super firm. We all talk about it. We discuss it, and we kind of just divide and conquer. No, it’s working really well. In terms of trying to figure out what’s good for us both, it’s just staring at the computer screen and working with engineers and trying to dive through everyone’s notes and long conversations between us all. I sit directly opposite him in a garage, and we both share a lot. We’ll see how the rest of the month pans out, but it’s going exactly how you would hope it would go. Q.  Were you able to get those hot stops in today too?JACK HARVEY: Yes. Q.  What’s the importance of doing those?JACK HARVEY: Yeah, we did. The guys out there did a really good job of year two of Dreyer, second year of only doing the Indy 500 as my race for the season. Last year I wasn’t sure if it’s an advantage or not. I think the Dreyer & Reinbold guys are so good in pit lane, I don’t think it’s that big of a disadvantage. Even our stops today were pretty smooth, pretty seamless, the more reps they get come race day, the better they’ll get. It’s not like they’ve got a huge range here. Their range is right in the window. From my observations and working with Fox and being in pit lane pit stops, being consistent is an absolute premium right now, and that’s more so been our focus. We don’t need one heroic stop followed by a disaster. Realistically we need two good, even if they’re not great, but just two good stops. It seems that the two good and one bad can still completely unravel a race. So the focus has just been on consistency and methodically just getting better. Q.  In the past we’d see Indy 500 one-off teams might be different guys every year that they’re able to find that want to be part of the effort, but with your team it’s the same group of guys every year. Just what’s the comfort level for a driver to know these guys know what they’re doing?JACK HARVEY: I mean, there’s only a couple of people in my crew that are even different than last year. Again, probably a little bit by design in all fairness. I think people don’t understand how complete of a race team Dreyer & Reinbold is. They absolutely are ready to race full-time if an opportunity presents itself, at least with how they structure their team and a lot of the core fundamental people they have. Yeah, we only get to do one race right now, but it’s an annual effort to be good here, and we made some, what I totally believe are some great hires, acquiring some new people. I think for anyone who knows Dennis and spent any time talking to him, you know what his passion is for this place. The you go into his garage, and it’s like a mini shrine, it’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it’s pretty cool. It’s his passion, and we’re going to go try to deliver him that win. Q.  And just the history and tradition of the Indy 500 one-offs, they’re very important to this race, to the field of 33. To be able to be part of that, how important is that to you? JACK HARVEY: This is everything I work for, in all fairness. I love doing the opportunity that I have with Fox and being in pit lane and being in the commentary booth for INDY NXT, but being a racing driver is what I wanted to do from when I was 9 years old and started go-karts, and this is where we spent all our time, energy, resources, effort goes into the Indy 500. I think without single entries, you’re not going to be at 33 cars, period. So clearly, to the history of this place, the tradition of this place — and I’m talking explicitly only at the Indy 500 — you need the one-off cars. Until more teams or charters become a bigger thing for this race, you need the one-off entries. To be honest with you, I can’t think of a better team to do it with than Dreyer & Reinbold racing. They’ve got beautiful race cars. They do all their body work. I think we found some speed in some other areas. I think generally we’re all excited to try to have — I think we were good last month of May, but I think we can do a bit better. Q.  Jack, two questions for you. Number one, you’re just doing the majority of the season TV work at the microphone. How do you stay personally prepared for this race? You do a lot of simulator work?JACK HARVEY: Well, I guess yes and no. Simulator is like Pandora’s box a little bit. If you’re going to really dive into that and open that, you have to spend a lot of time, energy, and resources to be able to really correlate it well and then therefore trust the information.I would say as a team for us right now with the experience we all have being at IMS, it’s not where we spend a lot of focus. We have a lot of simulation software programs, but in terms of actually driving on a simulator, it’s not something we as a team spend a lot of time doing. In terms of my prep, I never stop working out mostly because you never know when an INDYCAR opportunity might present itself. So I felt physically ready to go all year.And then in preparation for this, which is a lot of onboard and data analysis, honestly I have our share link. So a lot during the day when I’m just hanging out and don’t know what else to do, I just kind of look at data and look at the onboard footage and just try to be as prepared as we can. Q.  And the second question is a little bit personal, just to clear my confusion. Can you explain your nickname Hollywood?JACK HARVEY: Maybe someone else can explain it to me. That’s maybe a question for Townsend Bell and Will Buxton. The general story is it all started in Barber. Actually, I wasn’t even at the center of — I don’t know what word, shenanigans maybe. It started when I was trying to push forward Bookie Bookston because Bookie’s is right by the track and it’s awesome. Anyway, Will went and loved it, and we started pushing that. Somehow Hollywood Harvey started to get a ring. I did the worst thing you could do, I said I didn’t like it on TV, and then James kept absolutely nailing me with it. Then everyone in our graphics department at Fox and suddenly throughout the open test, it went from Jack “Hollywood” Harvey to Hollywood Harvey and then just Hollywood, and then here we are. So yeah. Q.  There have been some amazing British and English drivers that have raced in this race, and obviously you’re part of the crew that’s really leading it this year. What would a win mean in the wider motorsports context in British Motorsports? You had a reason to be close in 2018 and pushing on and doing amazing work and increasing the presence of INDYCAR in the UK. What would a win mean for that?JACK HARVEY: I think a lot about what winning would mean. Truthfully, I think it’s hard to ever put into words exactly what it is. You hear all the previous champions say you don’t know what it means, but actually I could pretty much imagine what it means. I live in Indy enough of the year to know what winning in this community does for you, the motorsport community worldwide. I think it would be really cool to have another Brit on the board and continue to raise the profile and presence of INDYCAR in the UK. I think what we have as an on-track product right now is awesome. I know there’s a Spaniard who seems to be just unbeatable, but I think our racing is awesome. So if we can just keep growing that in the UK, I think we’ll pull so many people from Formula One, just the people who want to watch a real battle, just people going head to head and pushing all the time. To be one of the people who have won the Indy 500 and have come from the UK, they’re legends. They’re like my sporting heroes. Yeah, that would be pretty cool. Q.  Then just away from the track, actually a promotion for Lincoln. I’m hoping for one as well.JACK HARVEY: Did we do the double on you this year? Q.  It was two draws.JACK HARVEY: I’m just making up stuff there. Q.  How is it balancing that commitment alongside all the TV stuff you do and preparing for this? It’s a very busy schedule you’ve got, but all good?JACK HARVEY: It’s awesome. My life at the minute is as good as it could. If you could think of making it better in some way, it’s not clear to me how. The only thing that is really going to make it better is if we win this race in 14 days or something — no. Probably like 10 days, I guess. I mean, Lincoln season has been a historic one for us. It’s been one that I’ll remember forever. For anyone that doesn’t know what I’m talking about, me and my parents became very small equity shareholders in my hometown soccer team, a team that I followed for most of my life, about 10 months ago. Foreign concept in America, I don’t know if America maybe, they got promoted into the league above them, which it’s not really a concept here. People have their franchises. But essentially it’s like a Triple-A team stepping up to the majors. Now the league below the English Premier League, it’s called the Championship. Watch Ted Lasso, they explain things perfectly. 65 years since they’ve been at this level. That is a lifetime for most of the fans and stuff like that. For our first year into — it’s ridiculous to call us soccer owners because the percentage is hilarious. But to have won the league the way we did and whatnot, it’s something I’ll remember forever. It’s cheesy as hell, but it’s completely true. I was a fan. I was watching every game. Hard to put into words how cool that is when it’s your hometown team. The reason we even did it in the first place was to make sure that that commitment from me, my parents, to our city that we’re so proud to be from very much remained front and center. Then when they got promoted, I went back to the game. I think it was in between — it was like right after Long Beach before the open test, which wasn’t perfect timing. When I told the team I was doing it, they were like please don’t get stuck. But something that cool happens, you’ve got to be a part of it. THE MODERATOR: They might be playing the Spurs next year. JACK HARVEY: Ole, Ole, Ole, you know what I’m saying? It might be West Ham at this point. I don’t know. It’s a nice stadium that Tottenham has. They’ve got one of the best training facilities in the league, and they’ll be in the third division playing Bolton.How’s your soccer knowledge, Dave? THE MODERATOR: I just spit it out right there. That was pretty good. If you like Hollywood now, you’re going to love him tomorrow. We’ll see him in the bullpen tomorrow morning.

Chevrolet History at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval General Motors Wins – 18 Chevrolet Wins – 13 2024 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2023 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2015 – Juan Montoya – Team Penske2013 – Tony Kanaan – KV Racing Technology-SH Racing2002 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Al Unser, Jr. – Galles/Kraco1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Arie Luyendyk – Doug Shierson Racing1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske Oldsmobile Wins – 5  2001 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2000 – Juan Montoya – Chip Ganassi Racing1999 – Kenny Brack – A.J. Foyt Racing1998 – Eddie Cheever, Jr. – Team Cheever1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing General Motors Poles – 20 Chevrolet Poles – 14 2025 – Robert Shwartzman – PREMA Racing2024 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2013 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2012 – Ryan Briscoe – Team Penske2002 – Bruno Junqueira – Chip Ganassi Racing1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1989 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing Oldsmobile Poles – 5 2001 – Scott Sharp – Kelley Racing2000 – Greg Ray – Team Menard1999 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing1998 – Billy Boat – A.J. Foyt Racing1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing Buick Poles – 1 1992 – Roberto Guerrero – King Motorsports General Motors Podiums – 54 Chevrolet Podiums – 38 Chevrolet Driver Podiums – Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Helio Castroneves (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Pato O’Ward (3), Tony Kanaan (2), Arie Luyendyk (2), Rick Mears (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Will Power (2), Al Unser Jr. (2), Michael Andretti (1), Ed Carpenter (1), Santino Ferrucci (1),Felipe Giaffone (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Ryan Hunter-Reay (1), Charlie Kimball (1), David Malukas (1), Juan Montoya (1), Carlos Munoz (1), Bob Rahal (1), Paul Tracy (1), Al Unser (1) Chevrolet Team Podiums –  Team Penske (15), Arrow McLaren (3), A.J. Foyt Racing (2), Andretti Global (2), ECR (2), Galles Racing (2), KV Racing Technology (2), Patrick Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), Doug Shierson Racing (1), Granatelli Racing (1), Kraco Enterprises (1), Mo Nunn Racing (1), Newman Haas Racing (1), Team Green (1), Walker Racing (1) Oldsmobile – 15  Oldsmobile Driver Podiums – Buddy Lazier (2), Jeff Ward (2), Michael Andretti (1), Billy Boat (1), Kenny Brack (1), Helio Castroneves (1), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (1), Gil de Ferran (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Steve Knapp (1), Arie Luyendyk (1), Juan Montoya (1), Eliseo Salazar (1) Oldsmobile Team Podiums – A.J. Foyt (3), Hemelgarn Racing (2), Team Cheever (2), Team Penske (2), Treadway Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), ISM Racing (1), Team Green (1), Pagan Racing (1) Buick – 1 Buick Driver Podiums – Al Unser (1) Buick Team Podiums – Team Menard (1) General Motors Laps Led – 3709 Chevrolet Laps Led – 2699 Chevrolet Driver Laps Led – Emerson Fittipaldi (348), Mario Andretti (193), Simon Pagenaud (169), Ed Carpenter (144), Will Power (140), Tony Kanaan (133), Michael Andretti (132), Rick Mears (119), Helio Castroneves (98), Pato O’Ward (96), Danny Sullivan (95), Marco Andretti (90), Scott Dixon (87), Conor Daly (82), Josef Newgarden (69), Rinus VeeKay (65), Scott McLaughlin (64), Al Unser Jr. (52), Felix Rosenqvist (47), Arie Luyendyk (37), Bob Rahal (36), Bruno Junqueira (32), Alexander Rossi (30), Al Unser (27), Juan Montoya (26), A.J. Allmendinger (23), Sting Ray Robb (23), Ryan Briscoe (15), Gil de Ferran (13), Santino Ferrucci (12), Felipe Giaffone (12), James Hinchcliffe (12), Carlos Munoz (12), Alex Barron (10), Charlie Kimball (10), Christian Rasmussen (9), Robert Shwartzman (8), Spencer Pigot (7), JR Hildebrand (6), Callum Ilott (6), Oliver Askew (4), Kevin Cogan (4), Sage Karam (4), Kyle Larson (4), Jack Harvey (3), Scott Sharp (3), Rubens Barrichello (2), David Malukas (2) Chevrolet Team Laps Led – Team Penske (1019), Newman Haas Racing (325), ECR (306), Chip Ganassi Racing (179), Arrow McLaren (168), Patrick Racing (158), Andretti Global (140), Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (85), A.J. Foyt Racing (56), Galles Racing (56), KV Racing Technology (43), Doug Shierson Racing (37), Kraco Enterprises (35), Mo Nunn Racing (35), Juncos Hollinger Racing (18), King Motorsports (15), Prema Racing (8), Blair Racing (7), Kelley Racing (4), Team Cheever (3) Oldsmobile Laps Led – 996 Oldsmobile Driver Laps Led: Juan Montoya (167), Arie Luyendyk (129), Greg Ray (116), Kenny Brack (89), Tony Stewart (78), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (76), Helio Castroneves (52), Jeff Ward (52), Robby Gordon (50), John Paul, Jr. (39), Mark Dismore (29), Gil de Ferran (27), Buddy Lazier (27), Michael Andretti (16), Robbie Buhl (16), Billy Boat (13), Jimmy Vasser (5), Buzz Calkins (4), Sam Schmidt (4), Davey Hamilton (3), Scott Goodyear (2), Robbie McGehee (2) Oldsmobile Team Laps Led : Team Menard (207), Chip Ganassi Racing (185), Treadway Racing (137), Team Cheever (125), A.J. Foyt Racing (124), Team Penske (79), Team Pelfrey (39), Kelley Racing (29), Hemelgarn Racing (27), Genoa Racing (18), Team Green (16), Bradley Racing (4), Nienhouse Motorsports (3), Pagan Racing (3) Buick Laps Led – 14 Buick Driver Laps Led: Jim Crawford (8), Al Unser (4), Scott Brayton (1), Stephane Gregoire (1) Buick Team Laps Led: King Motorsports (8), Team Menard (4), Brayton Engineering (1), Formula Project (1) Manufacturer History at the Indianapolis 500 Wins (with competition)  27 – Offenhauser (1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1968, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1941, 1937, 1935)18 – General Motors 13 – Chevrolet (2024, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2002, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)12 – Miller (1938, 1936, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1931, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1926, 1923, 1922)10 – Honda (2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2005, 2004)10 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978)8 – Ford (1996, 1995, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1965)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)3 – Duesenberg (1927, 1925, 19243 – Peugeot (1919, 1918, 1913)2 – Mercedes (1994, 19152 – Maserati (1940, 1939)2 – Frontenac (1921, 1920)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Foyt (19771 – Sparks (1946)1 – Delage (1914)1 – National (1912)1 – Marmon (1911)  Earned Poles (with competition) 23 – General Motors18 – Offenhauser (1976, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1950, 1946, 1937)14 – Miller (1938, 1935, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1927, 1926, 1925, 1924, 1923, 1922)14 – Chevrolet (2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2002, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)9 – Cosworth (1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977)8 – Honda (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2005, 2004)7 – Ford (1993, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)4 – Buick (1996, 1995, 1992, 1985)3 – Ballot (1921, 1920, 1919)2 – Foyt (1975, 1974)2 – Novi (1951, 1949)2 – Winfield (1948, 1940)2 – Maserati (1947, 1941)2 – Sparks (1939, 1936)2 – Wisconsin (1912, 1911)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Mercedes (1994)1 – Pratt & Whitney (1968)1 – Cummins (1952)1 – Studebaker (1931)1 – Peugeot (1916)1 – Stutz (1915)1 – Sunbeam (1914)1 – Mercer (1913)

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Jack Beckman and the PEAK SQUAD took a difficult path to victory in last year’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK so they’re working toward a much smoother route to winner’s circle in this year’s May 15-17 event at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

The PEAK Chevrolet SS was hit with multiple mechanical gremlins in qualifying and traction issues in eliminations during last year’s event. But it all came together in the final round against then-teammate and reigning Funny Car Champion Austin Prock.

Beckman won on a holeshot, cutting a .049 light to Prock’s .063, and taking the win a run of 3.935 seconds at 325.77 mph to his teammate’s quicker run of 3.933 seconds at 329.02 mph. It was Beckman’s 37^th NHRA Funny Car career victory.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. J.R. Todd, 411; 2. Ron Capps, 408; 3. Matt Hagan, 386; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 383; 5. Chad Green, 340; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 297; 7. Spencer Hyde, 275; 8. Jack Beckman, 245; 9. Daniel Wilkerson, 201; 10. Dave Richards, 171.

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Talk about the crazy details of winning that race in Chicago last year. 

“It really looked like it was a scripted weekend for the PEAK SQUAD. We qualified number one, we win the race. It’s an absolute storybook description but it misses a lot of the details. It was an unusual event in that the quickest qualifying runs didn’t come on Friday, they came on Saturday. We were sitting mid-pack when we came up for the first Saturday run and we go right to the top with a 3.85. We thought it might even be a little bit quicker for the last qualifying run. We go up to the line and our car won’t start. The crew did a number of quick checks but couldn’t find the issue. We eventually found a broken air fitting that disarmed the ignition system. But the silver lining there is it happening qualifying, not on race day.

“Race day comes and the car won’t start in the morning warmup. It’s a different issue in the ignition system. We replace the box and now we’ve dodged a couple of bullets. We win 1st round and then smoke the tires in the second round but were still able to win. The car smoked the tires again in the semis but I pedaled it and we got the win. Then we close it with a holeshot win over our teammate, Austin Prock, the defending Funny Car champion and that’s as good as it gets. As a driver, it feels unbelievable to give back to a team that’s given you a fast car all year long because it’s typically the car that wins the race. We bookended qualifying number one and that amazing final round victory with a lot of nail biting.”

What does it mean to you to be able to race in primary sponsor PEAK’s backyard? 

“The big races to win are typically your hometown race, milestone events, the U.S. nationals and, and the Pomona races. They’re the legendary races. But I also put right up there winning your sponsor’s event because their name goes on the trophy at the end of the day, too. When you win at your sponsor’s event, and your sponsor is a company like PEAK and Old World Industries, where all the employees understand the culture of the product that they’re selling, it’s something special. We had so many PEAK employees show up to the race last year. It wasn’t mandatory. They wanted to be there and they were there at the end of the day with the team in winner’s circle holding that trophy up. It’s really hard to think of many better weekends that I’ve had driving a race car than to do it with that PEAK SQUAD surrounding us.”

What was it like seeing your teammate Jordan Vandergriff get his first Funny Car event win?

“It was fantastic for him. He’s a Southern California boy who is now a Georgia transplant. The biggest race you ever win is your first so he got a double whammy with winning in his adopted home state.  I’m still a huge fan of the sport. I’m a participant, but I’m so fortunate to be a participant because I’m such a big fan. Watching that young man have his moment after all the uncertainty the last few years was just special. To say the planets lined up for him is an understatement. He had a steep learning curve and he’s excelled at it. There’s still a lot of things that he’ll get better at but the biggest hurdle of all is getting that first one. And It’s a huge deal for that team. It’s a validation of all their hard work.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2005 (TF)	1st round		Lost to L. Dixon	11th	0-1
2006	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2007 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. S. Kalitta Def K. Bernstein	Lost to R. Capps	6th	2-2
2008 (FC)	1st round		Lost to M. Oswald	15th	2-3
2009 (FC)	1st round		Lost to A. Force Hood	15th	2-4
2010 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. P. Lee Def B. Tasca	Lost to R. Hight	5th	4-5
2011 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. R. Hight Def M. Troxel	Lost to M. Neff	4th	6-6
2012 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. M. Hagan Def. J. Gray	Lost to J. Arend	3rd	8-7
2013 (FC)	2nd round	Def. A. DeJoria	Lost to M. Hagan	3rd	9-8
2014 (FC)	1st round		Lost to M. Hagan	7th	9-9
2015 (FC)	2nd round	Def. C. Force	Lost to T. Johnson Jr	12th	10-10
2016 (FC)	Winner	Def. J. Hale Def. C. Force Def. R. Hight Def. R. Capps		2nd	14-10
2017 (FC)	2nd round	Def. Bob Bode	Lost to T. Wilkerson	2nd	15-11
2018 (FC)	2nd round	Def. D. Creasy Jr	Lost to J. Force	3rd	16-12
2019 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. B. Alexander Def. J. Arend	Lost to R. Hight	5th	18-13
2020 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2024	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2025 (FC)	Winner	Def. D. Richards Def. C. Green Def. C. Pedregon Def. A. Prock		1st	22-13

Starts: 16

Wins: 2 (2016 & 2025)

Runner-ups: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 1 (2025)

Event Round Record: 22-13

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

PEAK SQUAD HOPE TO REACH THE PEAK AGAIN AT ROUTE 66

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Jack Beckman and the PEAK SQUAD took a difficult path to victory in last year’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK so they’re working toward a much smoother route to winner’s circle in this year’s May 15-17 event at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

The PEAK Chevrolet SS was hit with multiple mechanical gremlins in qualifying and traction issues in eliminations during last year’s event. But it all came together in the final round against then-teammate and reigning Funny Car Champion Austin Prock.

Beckman won on a holeshot, cutting a .049 light to Prock’s .063, and taking the win a run of 3.935 seconds at 325.77 mph to his teammate’s quicker run of 3.933 seconds at 329.02 mph. It was Beckman’s 37^th NHRA Funny Car career victory.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. J.R. Todd, 411; 2. Ron Capps, 408; 3. Matt Hagan, 386; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 383; 5. Chad Green, 340; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 297; 7. Spencer Hyde, 275; 8. Jack Beckman, 245; 9. Daniel Wilkerson, 201; 10. Dave Richards, 171.

Quotes

Talk about the crazy details of winning that race in Chicago last year. 

“It really looked like it was a scripted weekend for the PEAK SQUAD. We qualified number one, we win the race. It’s an absolute storybook description but it misses a lot of the details. It was an unusual event in that the quickest qualifying runs didn’t come on Friday, they came on Saturday. We were sitting mid-pack when we came up for the first Saturday run and we go right to the top with a 3.85. We thought it might even be a little bit quicker for the last qualifying run. We go up to the line and our car won’t start. The crew did a number of quick checks but couldn’t find the issue. We eventually found a broken air fitting that disarmed the ignition system. But the silver lining there is it happening qualifying, not on race day.

“Race day comes and the car won’t start in the morning warmup. It’s a different issue in the ignition system. We replace the box and now we’ve dodged a couple of bullets. We win 1st round and then smoke the tires in the second round but were still able to win. The car smoked the tires again in the semis but I pedaled it and we got the win. Then we close it with a holeshot win over our teammate, Austin Prock, the defending Funny Car champion and that’s as good as it gets. As a driver, it feels unbelievable to give back to a team that’s given you a fast car all year long because it’s typically the car that wins the race. We bookended qualifying number one and that amazing final round victory with a lot of nail biting.”

What does it mean to you to be able to race in primary sponsor PEAK’s backyard? 

“The big races to win are typically your hometown race, milestone events, the U.S. nationals and, and the Pomona races. They’re the legendary races. But I also put right up there winning your sponsor’s event because their name goes on the trophy at the end of the day, too. When you win at your sponsor’s event, and your sponsor is a company like PEAK and Old World Industries, where all the employees understand the culture of the product that they’re selling, it’s something special. We had so many PEAK employees show up to the race last year. It wasn’t mandatory. They wanted to be there and they were there at the end of the day with the team in winner’s circle holding that trophy up. It’s really hard to think of many better weekends that I’ve had driving a race car than to do it with that PEAK SQUAD surrounding us.”

What was it like seeing your teammate Jordan Vandergriff get his first Funny Car event win?

“It was fantastic for him. He’s a Southern California boy who is now a Georgia transplant. The biggest race you ever win is your first so he got a double whammy with winning in his adopted home state.  I’m still a huge fan of the sport. I’m a participant, but I’m so fortunate to be a participant because I’m such a big fan. Watching that young man have his moment after all the uncertainty the last few years was just special. To say the planets lined up for him is an understatement. He had a steep learning curve and he’s excelled at it. There’s still a lot of things that he’ll get better at but the biggest hurdle of all is getting that first one. And It’s a huge deal for that team. It’s a validation of all their hard work.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2005 (TF)	1st round		Lost to L. Dixon	11th	0-1
2006	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2007 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. S. Kalitta Def K. Bernstein	Lost to R. Capps	6th	2-2
2008 (FC)	1st round		Lost to M. Oswald	15th	2-3
2009 (FC)	1st round		Lost to A. Force Hood	15th	2-4
2010 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. P. Lee Def B. Tasca	Lost to R. Hight	5th	4-5
2011 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. R. Hight Def M. Troxel	Lost to M. Neff	4th	6-6
2012 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. M. Hagan Def. J. Gray	Lost to J. Arend	3rd	8-7
2013 (FC)	2nd round	Def. A. DeJoria	Lost to M. Hagan	3rd	9-8
2014 (FC)	1st round		Lost to M. Hagan	7th	9-9
2015 (FC)	2nd round	Def. C. Force	Lost to T. Johnson Jr	12th	10-10
2016 (FC)	Winner	Def. J. Hale Def. C. Force Def. R. Hight Def. R. Capps		2nd	14-10
2017 (FC)	2nd round	Def. Bob Bode	Lost to T. Wilkerson	2nd	15-11
2018 (FC)	2nd round	Def. D. Creasy Jr	Lost to J. Force	3rd	16-12
2019 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def. B. Alexander Def. J. Arend	Lost to R. Hight	5th	18-13
2020 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2024	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2025 (FC)	Winner	Def. D. Richards Def. C. Green Def. C. Pedregon Def. A. Prock		1st	22-13

Starts: 16

Wins: 2 (2016 & 2025)

Runner-ups: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 1 (2025)

Event Round Record: 22-13

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

Television coverage on FS1 includes qualifying on Friday, May 15, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET, a second qualifying show on Saturday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET, and the eliminations broadcast on Sunday, May 17, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Alexis DeJoria and the Mike Neff/Jonnie Lindberg-led Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car program will carry the momentum they earned two weeks ago at the Southern Nationals into the May 15-17 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

The John Force Racing team earned a semifinal finish at the Adel, Ga., facility hosting its first NHRA national event, despite the tricky track conditions and rain canceling the final round of qualifying. In the process, DeJoria solidified her sixth-place position in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings while keeping a close eye on their competitors just ahead.

With the season now 25 percent complete (5 of 20 races), the opportunity for DeJoria and her Bandero Café teammates to hit their mid-season stride is theirs for the taking and she sees the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK as the perfect event to make that next successful step.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. J.R. Todd, 411; 2. Ron Capps, 408; 3. Matt Hagan, 386; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 383; 5. Chad Green, 340; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 297; 7. Spencer Hyde, 275; 8. Jack Beckman, 245; 9. Daniel Wilkerson, 201; 10. Dave Richards, 171.

Quotes

How does your semifinal finish at Valdosta help the Bandero Café team headed into Chicago?

“The Bandero Café team had a good Southern Nationals regardless of the tricky track conditions and worked hard to earn out semifinal finish. There’s so much more to come from our team. On any given Sunday, Mike Neff, Jonnie Lindberg, the crew and I are capable of getting into winner’s circle.”

What are your thoughts on John Force Racing teammate Jordan Vandergriff earning his first Funny Car event?

“I’m so proud of my teammate Jordan Vandergriff. He’s been driving really well and they have a bad ass race car so I’m not surprised. It couldn’t have happened at a better time at the perfect race track for him. I’m so happy for that whole team.”

PEAK is an important sponsor for John Force Racing so what does it mean to race this week in their backyard?

“Everyone I’ve met so far who represents this great company has been a joy to work with. This being PEAK’s home track means they will have a strong presence in our pit area so we look forward to having them. To win at Chicago on behalf of PEAK, and the unstoppable force of John Force Racing, would be an honor.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2011 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2012 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def R. Capps Def J. Force	Lost to C. Force	8th	2-1
2013 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to J. Beckman	14th	2-2
2014 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to J. Force	13th	2-3
2015 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to J. Force	9th	2-4
2016 (FC)	2nd Round	Def. B. Stewart	Lost to R. Hight	3rd	3-5
2017 (FC)	2nd Round	Def. C. Pedregon	Lost to M. Hagan	5th	4-6
2018	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2019	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2020(FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to C. Pedregon	15th	4-7
2024 (FC)	2nd Round	Def. J. Todd	Lost to J. Force	5th	5-8
2025 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to R. Capps	11th	5-9

Starts: 9

Wins: 0

Final Rounds: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 5-9

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

DEJORIA EYES ROUTE 66 AS ROAD TO PROGRESS

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Alexis DeJoria and the Mike Neff/Jonnie Lindberg-led Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car program will carry the momentum they earned two weeks ago at the Southern Nationals into the May 15-17 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

The John Force Racing team earned a semifinal finish at the Adel, Ga., facility hosting its first NHRA national event, despite the tricky track conditions and rain canceling the final round of qualifying. In the process, DeJoria solidified her sixth-place position in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings while keeping a close eye on their competitors just ahead.

With the season now 25 percent complete (5 of 20 races), the opportunity for DeJoria and her Bandero Café teammates to hit their mid-season stride is theirs for the taking and she sees the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK as the perfect event to make that next successful step.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. J.R. Todd, 411; 2. Ron Capps, 408; 3. Matt Hagan, 386; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 383; 5. Chad Green, 340; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 297; 7. Spencer Hyde, 275; 8. Jack Beckman, 245; 9. Daniel Wilkerson, 201; 10. Dave Richards, 171.

Quotes

How does your semifinal finish at Valdosta help the Bandero Café team headed into Chicago?

“The Bandero Café team had a good Southern Nationals regardless of the tricky track conditions and worked hard to earn out semifinal finish. There’s so much more to come from our team. On any given Sunday, Mike Neff, Jonnie Lindberg, the crew and I are capable of getting into winner’s circle.”

What are your thoughts on John Force Racing teammate Jordan Vandergriff earning his first Funny Car event?

“I’m so proud of my teammate Jordan Vandergriff. He’s been driving really well and they have a bad ass race car so I’m not surprised. It couldn’t have happened at a better time at the perfect race track for him. I’m so happy for that whole team.”

PEAK is an important sponsor for John Force Racing so what does it mean to race this week in their backyard?

“Everyone I’ve met so far who represents this great company has been a joy to work with. This being PEAK’s home track means they will have a strong presence in our pit area so we look forward to having them. To win at Chicago on behalf of PEAK, and the unstoppable force of John Force Racing, would be an honor.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2011 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2012 (FC)	Semi Finals	Def R. Capps Def J. Force	Lost to C. Force	8th	2-1
2013 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to J. Beckman	14th	2-2
2014 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to J. Force	13th	2-3
2015 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to J. Force	9th	2-4
2016 (FC)	2nd Round	Def. B. Stewart	Lost to R. Hight	3rd	3-5
2017 (FC)	2nd Round	Def. C. Pedregon	Lost to M. Hagan	5th	4-6
2018	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2019	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2020(FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022 (FC)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to C. Pedregon	15th	4-7
2024 (FC)	2nd Round	Def. J. Todd	Lost to J. Force	5th	5-8
2025 (FC)	1st Round		Lost to R. Capps	11th	5-9

Starts: 9

Wins: 0

Final Rounds: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 5-9

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

Television coverage on FS1 includes qualifying on Friday, May 15, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET, a second qualifying show on Saturday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET, and the eliminations broadcast on Sunday, May 17, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Josh Hart’s debut with John Force Racing couldn’t have played out any better to kick off the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing and the Florida-based driver sees the May 15-17 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK as the perfect opportunity for the Speedmaster Top Fuel team to return to that highest level of performance.

Hart captured his first NHRA Top Fuel win in five years at the season-opening Gatornationals. He earned his first No. 1 Qualifier award and reset his career-best elapsed time and speed records at Gainesville and, as he put it, accomplished more in that one race than he had the entire season before.

Since then, the Speedmaster team has run well but not been able to capitalize fully on the opportunities in front of them. Hart knows a strong start to the second quarter of the season (with five of 20 races completed) is not only important but within his and his team’s grasp. His runner-up finish in the 2023 Route 66 NHRA Nationals also provides further encouragement to complete the task to enjoy the full fruits of victory.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. Shawn Langdon, 481; 2. Doug Kalitta, 477; 3. Leah Pruett, 352; 4. Tony Stewart, 332; 5. Josh Hart, 298; 6. Maddi Gordon, 296; 7. Justin Ashley, 280; 8. Billy Torrence, 244; 9. Clay Millican, 220; 10. Antron Brown, 218.

Quotes

What are your memories from your runner-up finish at the 2023 Route 66 NHRA Nationals?

“The Chicago runner-up situation is always bittersweet but I love this event! The venue is like a gladiator stadium.”

After struggling the past couple of races, what is the game plan for this weekend?

“The Speedmaster team will regain its ground this weekend at Route 66 Raceway. I love being a part of this John Force Racing program and I know the work David Grubnic and John Collins (crew chiefs) and all the crew has put in since South Georgia is going to pay off for us. We’ve proven what we’re capable so we need to take advantage of this opportunity to execute and earn maximum points.”

What are your thoughts about John Force Racing teammate Jordan Vandergriff getting his first win two weeks ago in Georgia?

“Jordan and I have a good history even prior to being John Force Racing teammates. We have a little saying we share amongst ourselves: ‘Best team, best car and now be the best driver!’ I was proud to say it to him last weekend while congratulating him on the victory.”

What does it mean for you to race in longtime John Force Racing’s sponsor PEAK’s back yard?

“PEAK has been an epic supporter of John Force Racing for years. That kind of loyalty is who I try to surround myself with and I am blessed to be a part of the PEAK SQUAD.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2021 (TF)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022 (TF)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023 (TF)	Runner Up	Def. A. Brown Def. J. McNeal Def. T. Zizzo	Loss to C. Millican	12th	3-1
2024 (TF)	1st Round		Loss to S. Reed	12th	3-2
2025 (TF)	2nd Round	Def. C. Millican	Loss to D. Kalitta	8th	4-3

Starts: 3

Wins: 0

Final Rounds: 1 (2023)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 4-3

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

HART LOOKS TO REGAIN GROUND AT ROUTE 66 NATIONALS

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Josh Hart’s debut with John Force Racing couldn’t have played out any better to kick off the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing and the Florida-based driver sees the May 15-17 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK as the perfect opportunity for the Speedmaster Top Fuel team to return to that highest level of performance.

Hart captured his first NHRA Top Fuel win in five years at the season-opening Gatornationals. He earned his first No. 1 Qualifier award and reset his career-best elapsed time and speed records at Gainesville and, as he put it, accomplished more in that one race than he had the entire season before.

Since then, the Speedmaster team has run well but not been able to capitalize fully on the opportunities in front of them. Hart knows a strong start to the second quarter of the season (with five of 20 races completed) is not only important but within his and his team’s grasp. His runner-up finish in the 2023 Route 66 NHRA Nationals also provides further encouragement to complete the task to enjoy the full fruits of victory.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. Shawn Langdon, 481; 2. Doug Kalitta, 477; 3. Leah Pruett, 352; 4. Tony Stewart, 332; 5. Josh Hart, 298; 6. Maddi Gordon, 296; 7. Justin Ashley, 280; 8. Billy Torrence, 244; 9. Clay Millican, 220; 10. Antron Brown, 218.

Quotes

What are your memories from your runner-up finish at the 2023 Route 66 NHRA Nationals?

“The Chicago runner-up situation is always bittersweet but I love this event! The venue is like a gladiator stadium.”

After struggling the past couple of races, what is the game plan for this weekend?

“The Speedmaster team will regain its ground this weekend at Route 66 Raceway. I love being a part of this John Force Racing program and I know the work David Grubnic and John Collins (crew chiefs) and all the crew has put in since South Georgia is going to pay off for us. We’ve proven what we’re capable so we need to take advantage of this opportunity to execute and earn maximum points.”

What are your thoughts about John Force Racing teammate Jordan Vandergriff getting his first win two weeks ago in Georgia?

“Jordan and I have a good history even prior to being John Force Racing teammates. We have a little saying we share amongst ourselves: ‘Best team, best car and now be the best driver!’ I was proud to say it to him last weekend while congratulating him on the victory.”

What does it mean for you to race in longtime John Force Racing’s sponsor PEAK’s back yard?

“PEAK has been an epic supporter of John Force Racing for years. That kind of loyalty is who I try to surround myself with and I am blessed to be a part of the PEAK SQUAD.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2021 (TF)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022 (TF)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023 (TF)	Runner Up	Def. A. Brown Def. J. McNeal Def. T. Zizzo	Loss to C. Millican	12th	3-1
2024 (TF)	1st Round		Loss to S. Reed	12th	3-2
2025 (TF)	2nd Round	Def. C. Millican	Loss to D. Kalitta	8th	4-3

Starts: 3

Wins: 0

Final Rounds: 1 (2023)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 4-3

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

Television coverage on FS1 includes qualifying on Friday, May 15, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET, a second qualifying show on Saturday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET, and the eliminations broadcast on Sunday, May 17, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET.

Dallas Daniels (No. 32) during the 2025 Peoria TT. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

Tickets On Sale Now for the 79th Running of the World Famous Peoria TT

Dallas Daniels (No. 32) during the 2025 Peoria TT. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 13, 2026) – Tickets are now on sale for the 79th running of the World Famous Peoria TT, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at the Peoria Motorcycle Club in Peoria, Illinois. One of the most iconic events in motorcycle racing, the Peoria TT will once again welcome Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, for a can’t-miss day of racing at one of the sport’s most legendary venues. The Peoria TT is famous for its unique layout, high-flying jump, natural amphitheater setting, and passionate fan base. Year after year, it stands as one of the most anticipated stops on the Progressive AFT calendar, delivering a race-day atmosphere unlike any other in the sport. General Admission tickets are available now for $30, with children 12 and under admitted free with a paid adult General Admission ticket. Fans looking to upgrade their race-day experience can also purchase VIP admission for $125, which includes access to the Turn 1 VIP Lounge, VIP parking, food and beverage, a swag bag, General Admission seating, full-event pit access, and a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line. The H-D VIP Experience is available for $135 and includes dedicated H.O.G. parking, exclusive grandstand seating, Harley-Davidson rider meet-and-greet and photo opportunities, a private infield tour, track walk, podium photo opportunities, and exclusive Harley-Davidson gifts and fan swag. Peoria TT tickets are available at https://www.tixr.com/groups/peoriamotorcycleclub/events/2026-peoria-tt-185253. Fans are encouraged to purchase early, as premium options are limited. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, visit AmericanFlatTrack.com. Next UpProgressive American Flat Track returns to competition on Saturday, May 16, with Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for event schedules, ticket information, camping details, and the latest weekend updates. Tickets for Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT are available now at: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353. The series then heads to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, May 23, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile at Williams Grove Speedway. Tickets for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile are available now at: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952. How to Watch FloRacingFor 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. FS1FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA doubleheader featuring rider features and thrilling onboard cameras. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to the AFT website at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Dover Motor SpeedwayMay 15-17, 2026

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For the first time in the event’s over 40-year history, NASCAR will take the All-Star Race to the track famously known as the “Monster Mile”, Dover Motor Speedway, where drivers and teams will look to conquer the concrete oval and take home one-million dollars. With a new venue also comes a new format, which will feature a final segment of 200-laps where 26 drivers will have the opportunity to cash-in on the grand prize. Among those already locked in includes representation by four different Chevrolet organizations: Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch; Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and William Byron; Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen; and Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar.  For the O’Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series, their respective regular season schedules will continue on as the pair will also join in on the action at the “Monster Mile”. The Delaware venue will welcome the Truck Series back to its facility for the first time since the 2020 season in Friday’s ECOSAVE 200, with the O’Reilly Series taking its turn on the concrete oval in Saturday’s BetRivers 200.

With 21 All-Star victories to its name, Chevrolet leads the way as the series enters the 42nd rendition of the annual non-points paying event. Dover Motor Speedway will become the sixth different host of the All-Star Race, with its longest tenure coming at Charlotte Motor Speedway when the circuit hosted the first 34 events (1985, 1987-2019). Once NASCAR made the decision to explore new homes for the All-Star Race, the next six events saw appearances at three different venues including Bristol Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and, most recently, North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway.

With each event’s debut at a new facility, it was a Chevrolet driver that picked up the grand prize including Chase Elliott’s 2020 victory at Bristol, with two of Kyle Larson’s three career All-Star crowns coming at Texas (2021) and North Wilkesboro (2023). Also earning the win in the event’s final race at Charlotte (2019), the reigning champion is one of just nine drivers in series’ history with multiple All-Star wins on his resume.

Chase ElliottNo. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet2020 All-Star Race WinBristol Motor SpeedwayKyle LarsonNo. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet2021 All-Star Race WinTexas Motor Speedway

HITTING A STREAK It’s been a momentum-hitting stride for the Bowtie brand as the NASCAR Cup Series enters an one-week pause in its points-paying competition. With yet another statement road course performance, Shane van Gisbergen’s victory at Watkins Glen International marked Chevrolet’s third consecutive trip to victory lane in the division – an effort that matches the longest win streak by a single manufacturer thus far this season. Accompanying each of those victories has been a strong presence of Team Chevy drivers in the top-10 with the Watkins Glen event marking the third-straight race that the manufacturer has owned 50 percent of the top-10 results. Last weekend, the feat was accomplished by drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations, each of which earned their best result of the season including Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell (second); Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon (sixth) and Kyle Busch (eighth); and Kaulig Racing’s AJ Allmendinger (seventh).

LARSON LEADING IN AVERAGESWith the pressure of points racing set aside for the weekend, Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team can look at the All-Star Race weekend as an opportunity to turn their season around. From the event’s history alone, Larson knows how to cash-in on the grand prize with the reigning champion leading the series’ active drivers with three career All-Star victories.  The Team Chevy driver also boasts a strong resume at Dover Motor Speedway with his 17 career Cup Series starts at the track featuring one win (2019), nine top-fives, 13 top-10s and a series-best average finish of 7.9.

LOVE LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION Despite coming just one corner short of his first win of the season, Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love walked away from Watkins Glen International with a runner-up finish, his career-best result at the circuit, and a strong 48-point day. The performance was a team-wide effort from the No. 2 camp. Love’s veteran pit crew also led the charge as the only team to reach the 14-second bracket for the four tire averages. With his fourth-straight top-10 finish, the reigning champion continues to chip away at the points standings. His other notable numbers thus far this season include a series-leading 279 laps led, as well as 107 stage points earned to rank him second behind the current points leader, Justin Allgaier. The Menlo Park, California, native has just two career Dover starts under his belt with his best finish of fifth coming in last year’s event.

MHR MAKING MOVES IN THE STANDINGS With a season-best fourth-place finish at Watkins Glen International, Daniel Hemric was the biggest mover in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings – jumping three positions to make his first appearance in the top-10 of the season. His teammate, Christian Eckes, battled through a pair of on-track incidents and a pit road violation to still make a one position gain in the standings and re-enter the top-five of the rankings. Also enduring a challenging day in upstate New York, Tyler Ankrum maintained his position in ninth to give McAnally-Hilgemann Racing three drivers in the top-10 of the standings heading into the series’ return to Dover Motor Speedway.  The trio will join the rest of the series’ full-time drivers looking for their first trip to victory lane at the “Monster Mile”. There’s only one past Truck Series winner at Dover entered in Friday’s race – the series’ winningest driver, Kyle Busch. The Las Vegas, Nevada, native leads the series with four career Dover victories.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 21 NASCAR All-Star Race victories, including four of the past seven events: 2019:   Kyle Larson, No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet (Charlotte Motor Speedway)2020:   Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Bristol Motor Speedway)2021:   Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Texas Motor Speedway)2023:   Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (North Wilkesboro Speedway) ·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Dover Motor Speedway:   Kyle Busch – three wins (2017, 2010, 2008)Chase Elliott – two wins (2022, 2018)Alex Bowman – one win (2021)Kyle Larson – one win (2019) ·        Shane van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen win marked Chevrolet’s third consecutive trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s premier series – a effort that matches the longest win streak by a single manufacturer thus far this season. The Bowtie brand is also on a three-race streak of owning at least half of the top-10 finishing positions, with five drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations earning top-10 results at the upstate New York circuit.  ·        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 156 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 71 victories – a winning percentage of 45.5%.  ·        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 885 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 Series All-Star RaceSunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. ETFS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesBetRivers 200Saturday, May 16, at 4 p.m. ETCW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesECOSAVE 200Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m. ETFS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow do you feel having the All-Star Race at Dover this year?“I enjoy racing at Dover, that’s why I’m in all three series. It’s a little bit different that we’re going there for the All-Star race, but the goal remains the same, to win. It doesn’t matter if it’s a points race or not, we still want to win. I’m fortunate that we’re locked in based on wins and I’m not on edge trying to make the race, but we still value winning the All-Star Race. I think some teams may make different strategy calls based on taking more risks than maybe they typically would in a points race, but regardless, we’re all competitors and we’re all here to win.”  How do you feel after Watkins Glen?“Our cars ran strong at Watkins Glen which is very positive. Obviously, Shane getting the win for the organization is great and while Connor and I on paper didn’t have the best result, our cars were good during the race. Getting another stage win for us was great. That’s one of the things my crew chief, Brandon McSwain, has emphasized, getting more stage points. I’m looking forward to Dover this weekend. It’s typically a strong track for me and I’m fully focused on getting the best result each weekend with our car.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat was your experience at the Monster Mile when you came for the first time?“The place is spectacular when you see it for the first time. It’s jaw dropping when you watch cars drive off into Turn 1 at those speeds and eat up the concrete. You move fast at a high rate of speed, so you need a car that can handle that. When you first come there in the lower series, you are pretty much told to run wide open with the lower horsepower. That is intimidating. It’s one of the most intimidating tracks you go to, especially when you go there for the first time.” What is the sensation inside the car when driving at Dover Motor Speedway? Does it feel like a rollercoaster?“It’s rough. It’s not a smooth track, so you feel a lot through the front end and tires. There is a common saying of the bouncy ball or basketball effect when the front tires grow air pressure and heat up. It’s definitely not a smooth place with the ripples of the concrete. You start to figure out that you have to relax from a physical standpoint though. If you stay tense when driving there, you are going to wear yourself out. You are constantly telling yourself to loosen up on the steering wheel and you find a comfortable spot during the rhythm of a race. I don’t think you ever get comfortable qualifying there, because the air pressures are up and the grip is high. You’re on the edge in qualifying so there is no way to calm yourself down for those two laps.”    Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWith no points on the line, how are you feeling going into the All-Star race at Dover?“Dover is one of my favorite racetracks and I always enjoy going there. It’s a lot of fun. It’s like a roller coaster – super-fast and exciting. You can really feel the speed there, and it’s truly one of a kind, nothing like the other tracks on the schedule. It’s also great going there with no points involved because there’s a lot more freedom. I’m excited to see how the All-Star race plays out.”   Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts about Dover Motor Speedway hosting the All-Star Race for the first time?“It’s certainly going to be interesting. Dover has been a pretty good place for us here at RCR and for me. We finished fourth a couple years ago, 11th last year. We’ve been able to get some good top-five, top-10 finishes and are right there on the brink of doing well each time. We qualified on the pole there a couple times as well, so I’m looking forward to getting back to Dover. It’s always a great place to race and I’ve enjoyed that track for a long time. I’ve won there before in the Truck Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and in the Cup Series as well. I’ve got my own little family of monster trophies at home and at the shop.”   Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts looking back at the July race in Dover and your advancement to the finals of the In-Season Tournament:“It felt good. I had been the underdog for a long time, just battling to earn opportunities. Eventually you get comfortable fighting from behind and having people underestimate you. We hadn’t been a dominating car, but we had been a pain to everyone around us. That’s all we could do — put pressure on them and execute at the right time. I had been out of this sport and gained some good perspective. I didn’t take it for granted. I had so much gratitude just to get to race these cars. I’m proud of the way we ran in July. When things were coming together in a season like that, it wasn’t everything we wanted, but we were having fun. And when you could leave the racetrack smiling, you were already winning.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Dover Motor Speedway is a racetrack that I always enjoy racing at. It’s going to be interesting with the format of being in the show and trying to still make the show while you’re in it. It’s definitely a racetrack that’s a lot of fun, especially with these cars carrying a lot of speed. Knowing it’s not a points race, maybe we can test a few things out in our No. 16 CELSIUS car and learn some stuff. We want to put together a good weekend for our partners.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“We’ve got one goal this weekend and that’s racing our way into the All-Star Race. The NOS Energy Drink Chevrolet has had good speed lately, so hopefully we can put ourselves in position early and be there when it counts. It’s always an intense weekend with a lot on the line, but those are the kind of races you want to be a part of.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet“It feels like you’re driving off a cliff at Dover. You almost come out of the racetrack on entry into (turns) one and three there because the transition from the straightaway to the corners is so massive. It’s the elevation change that makes Dover so unique and challenging. It’s probably a two-story drop from the straightaways down into the corners. Your car gets light, and if you’re fighting a loose-handling condition, the rear of the car really wants to come around on you. You’re basically driving down and into a hole, which creates this massive compression zone, and once you land the bottom of the car, your front tires load up. It’s a whole different feeling. There isn’t another track on the schedule that prepares you for it. It’s what sets Dover apart.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow will the All-Star Race change how drivers race at Dover?“Dover has always been a tough one for me. At the same time, it’s an incredible track with a lot of speed and history. The commitment it takes, the speed, the drop into turn one. It still takes my breath away. Qualifying has always been nerve‑racking, but that is part of what makes Dover special. I love the challenge, even though the results haven’t always been there, we have improved a good bit over the last few years. We had our best finish there last summer, and our Spire Motorsports organization has a lot of speed this season, so I am confident going into Dover for the All-Star Race. You can be a little more on edge with your decision making. Everyone wants to win the million dollars, but a bad day won’t set you back in the points, so having the All-Star Race in Dover will be a bit different. You’ll see some guys get a little more aggressive, especially at the end of each segment when guys are looking to make the transfer. I am excited to get there and see how the new format plays out and super excited to see if our guys can go back-to-back in the pit crew challenge.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on knowing you are locked into the All-Star Race before arriving on site?“It is super cool knowing we are already in the show. No matter what happens, we can plan on running all 350 laps and being in contention at the end. Ultimately, it is just another race, which I obviously want to win.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat is racing at Dover like for you?“It’s really cool. Believe it or not I have not lost a race at Dover yet. I won the ARCA race there two years ago and then last year I won the O’Reilly race. I have two Monster trophies to my name and hopefully I can find a way to get to the front in the All-Star race and do that again. That would be really cool. Dover is certainly a really cool racetrack. It’s super high grip, super banked, fast. It’s pretty crazy. I’m excited to see what it’s like in a Cup car.” What do you think it’s going to be like at Dover with the short track package in the Cup car?“I think that package is going to change a lot. We lose a lot of downforce when we take that big diffuser off. We’re all curious to see what it does. It’s certainly going to be a lot less grip. We’re going to be flying around and it’s going to be hotter this weekend. I think everybody is curious to see what happens.”    Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletYou were able to pick up some points and spots in The Chase standings. What is your mindset moving forward with the next stretch of races?“Just got to keep accumulating. Going to try to learn a little bit at Dover. I’m looking forward to a long practice and getting to try some things, experiment a little bit. Also, got some decent tracks coming up. Especially Charlotte, that was obviously awesome for us last year. I was pretty competitive too and Ross won that race. But, yeah, looking forward to getting to those tracks. Just going to try to keep scoring points and maximizing every week and not make mistakes.” You’ve won seven times now. What stands out to you most about last weekend’s Watkins Glen win?“It included a whole team execution day. It was amazing. The first half of the race was straight forward, going quit well. But once the yellows started falling at the wrong time, it got really mixed up. So, I think the team did an amazing job. Stephen (Doran, Crew Chief) made some great calls, when to pit, how to manage the race, paint the picture in my head of how many laps on tires I had to do. As a team, that was one of our best wins.” You mention your Crew Chief, Stephen Doran. How has he been the right fit for you and establishing that trust? He made some tough calls last weekend at Watkins Glen, but they were the right calls. “I work with him every week and we get along really good. I don’t second guess or challenge his calls at any point. I just trust him and he says everything with such confidence. Last year, it was only his second year as a crew chief, and I think we’ve just sort of grown together a bit. It’s been really cool seeing him grow as well and get more confident. That was probably the best race he’s done as well. It was awesome!” One of the changes this year was the number on your car. The No. 97 is your family number. You finally brought it to victory lane last weekend. What does that mean to you?“It’s pretty awesome. I have done it in the O’Reilly Series before, but not in the Cup Series, so it’s pretty awesome to represent that. I’ve been lucky enough to drive for teams in professional series that let me run that number. And when Justin told me about it last year, you know, and he said Connor wants the 88, what do you think? The 99 felt like Daniel’s number for the team. Yeah, it was really fitting. It’s pretty proud. You know, it means a lot to me. It’s also the year I started racing too. So pretty cool to be representing it for, what’s that, almost 30 years now. So, yeah, pretty amazing to get a win in the Cup Series with it.”

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEDover Motor SpeedwayMay 15-17, 2026

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For the first time in the event’s over 40-year history, NASCAR will take the All-Star Race to the track famously known as the “Monster Mile”, Dover Motor Speedway, where drivers and teams will look to conquer the concrete oval and take home one-million dollars. With a new venue also comes a new format, which will feature a final segment of 200-laps where 26 drivers will have the opportunity to cash-in on the grand prize. Among those already locked in includes representation by four different Chevrolet organizations: Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch; Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and William Byron; Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen; and Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar.  For the O’Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series, their respective regular season schedules will continue on as the pair will also join in on the action at the “Monster Mile”. The Delaware venue will welcome the Truck Series back to its facility for the first time since the 2020 season in Friday’s ECOSAVE 200, with the O’Reilly Series taking its turn on the concrete oval in Saturday’s BetRivers 200.

With 21 All-Star victories to its name, Chevrolet leads the way as the series enters the 42nd rendition of the annual non-points paying event. Dover Motor Speedway will become the sixth different host of the All-Star Race, with its longest tenure coming at Charlotte Motor Speedway when the circuit hosted the first 34 events (1985, 1987-2019). Once NASCAR made the decision to explore new homes for the All-Star Race, the next six events saw appearances at three different venues including Bristol Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and, most recently, North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway.

With each event’s debut at a new facility, it was a Chevrolet driver that picked up the grand prize including Chase Elliott’s 2020 victory at Bristol, with two of Kyle Larson’s three career All-Star crowns coming at Texas (2021) and North Wilkesboro (2023). Also earning the win in the event’s final race at Charlotte (2019), the reigning champion is one of just nine drivers in series’ history with multiple All-Star wins on his resume.

Chase ElliottNo. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet2020 All-Star Race WinBristol Motor SpeedwayKyle LarsonNo. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet2021 All-Star Race WinTexas Motor Speedway

HITTING A STREAK It’s been a momentum-hitting stride for the Bowtie brand as the NASCAR Cup Series enters an one-week pause in its points-paying competition. With yet another statement road course performance, Shane van Gisbergen’s victory at Watkins Glen International marked Chevrolet’s third consecutive trip to victory lane in the division – an effort that matches the longest win streak by a single manufacturer thus far this season. Accompanying each of those victories has been a strong presence of Team Chevy drivers in the top-10 with the Watkins Glen event marking the third-straight race that the manufacturer has owned 50 percent of the top-10 results. Last weekend, the feat was accomplished by drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations, each of which earned their best result of the season including Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell (second); Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon (sixth) and Kyle Busch (eighth); and Kaulig Racing’s AJ Allmendinger (seventh).

LARSON LEADING IN AVERAGESWith the pressure of points racing set aside for the weekend, Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team can look at the All-Star Race weekend as an opportunity to turn their season around. From the event’s history alone, Larson knows how to cash-in on the grand prize with the reigning champion leading the series’ active drivers with three career All-Star victories.  The Team Chevy driver also boasts a strong resume at Dover Motor Speedway with his 17 career Cup Series starts at the track featuring one win (2019), nine top-fives, 13 top-10s and a series-best average finish of 7.9.

LOVE LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION Despite coming just one corner short of his first win of the season, Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love walked away from Watkins Glen International with a runner-up finish, his career-best result at the circuit, and a strong 48-point day. The performance was a team-wide effort from the No. 2 camp. Love’s veteran pit crew also led the charge as the only team to reach the 14-second bracket for the four tire averages. With his fourth-straight top-10 finish, the reigning champion continues to chip away at the points standings. His other notable numbers thus far this season include a series-leading 279 laps led, as well as 107 stage points earned to rank him second behind the current points leader, Justin Allgaier. The Menlo Park, California, native has just two career Dover starts under his belt with his best finish of fifth coming in last year’s event.

MHR MAKING MOVES IN THE STANDINGS With a season-best fourth-place finish at Watkins Glen International, Daniel Hemric was the biggest mover in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings – jumping three positions to make his first appearance in the top-10 of the season. His teammate, Christian Eckes, battled through a pair of on-track incidents and a pit road violation to still make a one position gain in the standings and re-enter the top-five of the rankings. Also enduring a challenging day in upstate New York, Tyler Ankrum maintained his position in ninth to give McAnally-Hilgemann Racing three drivers in the top-10 of the standings heading into the series’ return to Dover Motor Speedway.  The trio will join the rest of the series’ full-time drivers looking for their first trip to victory lane at the “Monster Mile”. There’s only one past Truck Series winner at Dover entered in Friday’s race – the series’ winningest driver, Kyle Busch. The Las Vegas, Nevada, native leads the series with four career Dover victories.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 21 NASCAR All-Star Race victories, including four of the past seven events: 2019:   Kyle Larson, No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet (Charlotte Motor Speedway)2020:   Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Bristol Motor Speedway)2021:   Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Texas Motor Speedway)2023:   Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (North Wilkesboro Speedway) ·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Dover Motor Speedway:   Kyle Busch – three wins (2017, 2010, 2008)Chase Elliott – two wins (2022, 2018)Alex Bowman – one win (2021)Kyle Larson – one win (2019) ·        Shane van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen win marked Chevrolet’s third consecutive trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s premier series – a effort that matches the longest win streak by a single manufacturer thus far this season. The Bowtie brand is also on a three-race streak of owning at least half of the top-10 finishing positions, with five drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations earning top-10 results at the upstate New York circuit.  ·        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 156 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 71 victories – a winning percentage of 45.5%.  ·        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 885 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 Series All-Star RaceSunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. ETFS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesBetRivers 200Saturday, May 16, at 4 p.m. ETCW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesECOSAVE 200Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m. ETFS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow do you feel having the All-Star Race at Dover this year?“I enjoy racing at Dover, that’s why I’m in all three series. It’s a little bit different that we’re going there for the All-Star race, but the goal remains the same, to win. It doesn’t matter if it’s a points race or not, we still want to win. I’m fortunate that we’re locked in based on wins and I’m not on edge trying to make the race, but we still value winning the All-Star Race. I think some teams may make different strategy calls based on taking more risks than maybe they typically would in a points race, but regardless, we’re all competitors and we’re all here to win.”  How do you feel after Watkins Glen?“Our cars ran strong at Watkins Glen which is very positive. Obviously, Shane getting the win for the organization is great and while Connor and I on paper didn’t have the best result, our cars were good during the race. Getting another stage win for us was great. That’s one of the things my crew chief, Brandon McSwain, has emphasized, getting more stage points. I’m looking forward to Dover this weekend. It’s typically a strong track for me and I’m fully focused on getting the best result each weekend with our car.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat was your experience at the Monster Mile when you came for the first time?“The place is spectacular when you see it for the first time. It’s jaw dropping when you watch cars drive off into Turn 1 at those speeds and eat up the concrete. You move fast at a high rate of speed, so you need a car that can handle that. When you first come there in the lower series, you are pretty much told to run wide open with the lower horsepower. That is intimidating. It’s one of the most intimidating tracks you go to, especially when you go there for the first time.” What is the sensation inside the car when driving at Dover Motor Speedway? Does it feel like a rollercoaster?“It’s rough. It’s not a smooth track, so you feel a lot through the front end and tires. There is a common saying of the bouncy ball or basketball effect when the front tires grow air pressure and heat up. It’s definitely not a smooth place with the ripples of the concrete. You start to figure out that you have to relax from a physical standpoint though. If you stay tense when driving there, you are going to wear yourself out. You are constantly telling yourself to loosen up on the steering wheel and you find a comfortable spot during the rhythm of a race. I don’t think you ever get comfortable qualifying there, because the air pressures are up and the grip is high. You’re on the edge in qualifying so there is no way to calm yourself down for those two laps.”    Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWith no points on the line, how are you feeling going into the All-Star race at Dover?“Dover is one of my favorite racetracks and I always enjoy going there. It’s a lot of fun. It’s like a roller coaster – super-fast and exciting. You can really feel the speed there, and it’s truly one of a kind, nothing like the other tracks on the schedule. It’s also great going there with no points involved because there’s a lot more freedom. I’m excited to see how the All-Star race plays out.”   Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts about Dover Motor Speedway hosting the All-Star Race for the first time?“It’s certainly going to be interesting. Dover has been a pretty good place for us here at RCR and for me. We finished fourth a couple years ago, 11th last year. We’ve been able to get some good top-five, top-10 finishes and are right there on the brink of doing well each time. We qualified on the pole there a couple times as well, so I’m looking forward to getting back to Dover. It’s always a great place to race and I’ve enjoyed that track for a long time. I’ve won there before in the Truck Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and in the Cup Series as well. I’ve got my own little family of monster trophies at home and at the shop.”   Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts looking back at the July race in Dover and your advancement to the finals of the In-Season Tournament:“It felt good. I had been the underdog for a long time, just battling to earn opportunities. Eventually you get comfortable fighting from behind and having people underestimate you. We hadn’t been a dominating car, but we had been a pain to everyone around us. That’s all we could do — put pressure on them and execute at the right time. I had been out of this sport and gained some good perspective. I didn’t take it for granted. I had so much gratitude just to get to race these cars. I’m proud of the way we ran in July. When things were coming together in a season like that, it wasn’t everything we wanted, but we were having fun. And when you could leave the racetrack smiling, you were already winning.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Dover Motor Speedway is a racetrack that I always enjoy racing at. It’s going to be interesting with the format of being in the show and trying to still make the show while you’re in it. It’s definitely a racetrack that’s a lot of fun, especially with these cars carrying a lot of speed. Knowing it’s not a points race, maybe we can test a few things out in our No. 16 CELSIUS car and learn some stuff. We want to put together a good weekend for our partners.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“We’ve got one goal this weekend and that’s racing our way into the All-Star Race. The NOS Energy Drink Chevrolet has had good speed lately, so hopefully we can put ourselves in position early and be there when it counts. It’s always an intense weekend with a lot on the line, but those are the kind of races you want to be a part of.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet“It feels like you’re driving off a cliff at Dover. You almost come out of the racetrack on entry into (turns) one and three there because the transition from the straightaway to the corners is so massive. It’s the elevation change that makes Dover so unique and challenging. It’s probably a two-story drop from the straightaways down into the corners. Your car gets light, and if you’re fighting a loose-handling condition, the rear of the car really wants to come around on you. You’re basically driving down and into a hole, which creates this massive compression zone, and once you land the bottom of the car, your front tires load up. It’s a whole different feeling. There isn’t another track on the schedule that prepares you for it. It’s what sets Dover apart.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow will the All-Star Race change how drivers race at Dover?“Dover has always been a tough one for me. At the same time, it’s an incredible track with a lot of speed and history. The commitment it takes, the speed, the drop into turn one. It still takes my breath away. Qualifying has always been nerve‑racking, but that is part of what makes Dover special. I love the challenge, even though the results haven’t always been there, we have improved a good bit over the last few years. We had our best finish there last summer, and our Spire Motorsports organization has a lot of speed this season, so I am confident going into Dover for the All-Star Race. You can be a little more on edge with your decision making. Everyone wants to win the million dollars, but a bad day won’t set you back in the points, so having the All-Star Race in Dover will be a bit different. You’ll see some guys get a little more aggressive, especially at the end of each segment when guys are looking to make the transfer. I am excited to get there and see how the new format plays out and super excited to see if our guys can go back-to-back in the pit crew challenge.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on knowing you are locked into the All-Star Race before arriving on site?“It is super cool knowing we are already in the show. No matter what happens, we can plan on running all 350 laps and being in contention at the end. Ultimately, it is just another race, which I obviously want to win.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat is racing at Dover like for you?“It’s really cool. Believe it or not I have not lost a race at Dover yet. I won the ARCA race there two years ago and then last year I won the O’Reilly race. I have two Monster trophies to my name and hopefully I can find a way to get to the front in the All-Star race and do that again. That would be really cool. Dover is certainly a really cool racetrack. It’s super high grip, super banked, fast. It’s pretty crazy. I’m excited to see what it’s like in a Cup car.” What do you think it’s going to be like at Dover with the short track package in the Cup car?“I think that package is going to change a lot. We lose a lot of downforce when we take that big diffuser off. We’re all curious to see what it does. It’s certainly going to be a lot less grip. We’re going to be flying around and it’s going to be hotter this weekend. I think everybody is curious to see what happens.”    Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletYou were able to pick up some points and spots in The Chase standings. What is your mindset moving forward with the next stretch of races?“Just got to keep accumulating. Going to try to learn a little bit at Dover. I’m looking forward to a long practice and getting to try some things, experiment a little bit. Also, got some decent tracks coming up. Especially Charlotte, that was obviously awesome for us last year. I was pretty competitive too and Ross won that race. But, yeah, looking forward to getting to those tracks. Just going to try to keep scoring points and maximizing every week and not make mistakes.” You’ve won seven times now. What stands out to you most about last weekend’s Watkins Glen win?“It included a whole team execution day. It was amazing. The first half of the race was straight forward, going quit well. But once the yellows started falling at the wrong time, it got really mixed up. So, I think the team did an amazing job. Stephen (Doran, Crew Chief) made some great calls, when to pit, how to manage the race, paint the picture in my head of how many laps on tires I had to do. As a team, that was one of our best wins.” You mention your Crew Chief, Stephen Doran. How has he been the right fit for you and establishing that trust? He made some tough calls last weekend at Watkins Glen, but they were the right calls. “I work with him every week and we get along really good. I don’t second guess or challenge his calls at any point. I just trust him and he says everything with such confidence. Last year, it was only his second year as a crew chief, and I think we’ve just sort of grown together a bit. It’s been really cool seeing him grow as well and get more confident. That was probably the best race he’s done as well. It was awesome!” One of the changes this year was the number on your car. The No. 97 is your family number. You finally brought it to victory lane last weekend. What does that mean to you?“It’s pretty awesome. I have done it in the O’Reilly Series before, but not in the Cup Series, so it’s pretty awesome to represent that. I’ve been lucky enough to drive for teams in professional series that let me run that number. And when Justin told me about it last year, you know, and he said Connor wants the 88, what do you think? The 99 felt like Daniel’s number for the team. Yeah, it was really fitting. It’s pretty proud. You know, it means a lot to me. It’s also the year I started racing too. So pretty cool to be representing it for, what’s that, almost 30 years now. So, yeah, pretty amazing to get a win in the Cup Series with it.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series StatisticsManufacturer 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: 4Poles: 3Laps Led: 999Top-Fives: 22Top-10s: 44Stage Wins: 9 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 885 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 769Laps led to date: 257,733Top-fives to date: 4,458Top-10s to date: 9,195                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,219           Chevrolet: 885           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: 210

National Event in Chicago CHICAGO (May 13, 2026) — This weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by Peak Chicagoan Chris King will hang up his fireman’s protective gear for an Impact firesuit to pilot the Howards Cams/Competition Products Nitro Funny Car. For King handling the dual role of team owner and driver is an exciting diversion from his day-to-day as a lieutenant for the Chicago Fire Department. The team will be looking to grab one of the 16 qualifier spots to race for the coveted 75th anniversary diamond Wally on Sunday at Rt. 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. The last time King was behind the wheel was during the Stampede of Speed and Texas Fall Nationals in October at the Texas Motorplex outside of Dallas.   “It’s been a long off-season,” said King. “We found something in Dallas and we made an adjustment that has been very positive for our tune up. Ever since getting out of the car in Dallas, I couldn’t wait to get back in this Funny Car. We wanted to run Gainesville, but parts availability and timing just didn’t work out. It’s been a very long, frustrating off-season for me. I am a terrible spectator. Seeing all these other drivers getting to race has just been killing me. To finally make our season debut in Joliet with a good race car that we don’t have to test anymore, we can just send it on the first run is very exciting.”  Chris King is ready to get back on track in Chicago and start his 2026 NHRA season, photo credit Innovative Creation ExpertsThe Howards Cams/Competition Products Funny Car will continue to be tuned by veteran crew chief Bob Peck. He has been instrumental in continuing to lower King’s personal bests in elapsed times and raising his personal bests in speed. A solid racing surface like Rt. 66 Raceway could be a great launching pad for more personal bests by King.   “I am excited to still have crew chief Bob Peck making all the calls and he is excited too,” said King. “I am looking forward to sending this thing full tilt.”   For a team that is building its program from the ground up King has maintained strong support from long-time sponsors Competition Products and Howards Cams. In addition, King has support from NGK and Hydraulic Energy Applications who will be using the event to host clients and guests at the fastest sporting event in the world.   “Competition Products and Howard’s Cams been very loyal,” said King. “NGK stepped up pretty big this year. Robert Rohde with Hydraulic Energy Applications is going to have a couple of people at the race and we are excited to be hosting them. This is the perfect place to host B2B events. There is exciting on-track action and then people can get right up beside the race team.”   The anticipation of getting to race week has been tough for a seasoned competitor like King. He has qualified for the biggest race in the series, the U.S. Nationals, and his team has been working diligently over the off-season. They had planned to get started at the season opening Gatornationals, but parts and supply chain issues kept them on the sidelines. Now with all the equipment and parts in hand King is ready to put the off-season frustration behind him. “Now that it’s race week, I’m getting pumped up,” said King. “Two weeks ago, I was talking about quitting, but now that it’s here, I’m getting excited and getting right back to that point where I need to be as an owner and a driver. I had a lot of hurdles to overcome in the off-season. There were a lot of highs and lows. The was a lot of questioning myself asking, ‘Why am I still doing this?’ When this weekend comes up and its race week things are starting to happen. That’s why I do it and why we are all out here battling.”   Qualifying for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals will begin on Friday, May 15, with two sessions of the four professional categories. On Saturday, fans will be treated to two more qualifying sessions. The quickest 16 race cars, dragsters and motorcycles will race for the famed Diamond Wally trophy beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. The race will be broadcast nationally on FS1 Sund

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Jordan Vandergriff and his Chris Cunningham-Jason Bunker-led Cornwell Tools team checked off a major accomplishment with their young driver’s well-deserved first NHRA national event win two weeks in South Georgia but it’s back to business as they prepare for the May 15-17 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

It took just five races into Vandergriff’s Funny Car career to earn that first victory, in his adopted home state of Georgia, no less. It was an accomplishment he’d prepared since 2019 when racing an abbreviated Top Fuel season for his family-owned team.

Vandergriff celebrated with his Cornwell Tools team that night and the next morning drove home north on I-75 for three-and-a-half hours with his winner’s trophy belted into the passenger seat of his Chevrolet pickup truck.

But shortly after getting home and finding a spot to display his trophy, it was back to work preparing for this week’s event at Route 66 Raceway.

The Route 66 NHRA Nationals was one of the 11 Top Fuel races Vandegriff competed in during the 2019 season, defeating Clay Millican in the first round before losing to Antron Brown in the second round.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. J.R. Todd, 411; 2. Ron Capps, 408; 3. Matt Hagan, 386; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 383; 5. Chad Green, 340; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 297; 7. Spencer Hyde, 275; 8. Jack Beckman, 245; 9. Daniel Wilkerson, 201; 10. Dave Richards, 171.

Quotes

How has your week been since getting that first Funny Car event win?

“That first win was something I’ve been going after for a very long time and getting it under my belt is a dream come true. But honestly, this week it’s been ‘back to work.’ I understand that the first win is huge, for me personally and for my career, but the first win for this Cornwell Quality Tools Chevy team is hopefully the beginning of more this year and a run at the championship.”

What has your winner’s trophy, Wally, been up to? 

“Wally had a great time driving back up to Atlanta sitting in the passenger seat. We chatted the whole way, talked about the weekend, what he’s been up to and how many other people he’s been with. We had a great time and he’s got a place of his own: I have a coffee table in my living room and it’s all his, with his medal and his hat, just chilling.

Talk about the special on-track celebration you had with your uncle Bob Vandergriff Jr.

“As I look back on it, it was just a storybook ending. As I was running back up the track, I was thinking about my entire career and then I looked up and I saw him (his uncle) on the track. I thought it was the perfect ending for him to meet me on the track because I wouldn’t be racing if it wasn’t for him. He gave me an opportunity back in the day to drive for him and I wouldn’t have any of these opportunities without him. I wouldn’t have even be running up the track in celebration if he hadn’t done the same thing. So, to cap off the win with him means a lot to me and my family and it’s a memory we will forever remember.”

What do you take from the Georgia win going into Chicago?

“Winning at South Georgia shows that this Cornwall Quality Tools Funny Car team is not one to mess with. We’re here to win. We knew coming into the season that there was going to be an unknown factor with me being a new driver and a new crew chief duo and a new team. The win is a sign that we’re here. We’ve arrived. We can hang with the best of them. So, that’s how we feel going into Chicago. We’re right in the thick of the points, only 28 points out of first, which is a really good place to be. We want to go to Chicago and do it again.” 

What will it be like racing in PEAK’s back yard?

“PEAK is Mr. Force’s sponsor, and they always will be. So, without PEAK, there would be no opportunity for me. PEAK has been a pivotal sponsor of John Force Racing and I want to do all I can to represent them in their backyard. I know how much this race means to PEAK and the PEAK SQUAD so I’m going into this weekend with the goal of representing them well.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2019 (TF)	2nd round	Def. C. Millican	Lost to A. Brown	10th	1-1
2020	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2024	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2025 (TF)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Starts: 1

Wins: 0

Runner-ups: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 1-1

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

VANDERGRIFF FOCUSED ON SECOND WIN AFTER FIRST

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 13, 2026) – Jordan Vandergriff and his Chris Cunningham-Jason Bunker-led Cornwell Tools team checked off a major accomplishment with their young driver’s well-deserved first NHRA national event win two weeks in South Georgia but it’s back to business as they prepare for the May 15-17 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.

It took just five races into Vandergriff’s Funny Car career to earn that first victory, in his adopted home state of Georgia, no less. It was an accomplishment he’d prepared since 2019 when racing an abbreviated Top Fuel season for his family-owned team.

Vandergriff celebrated with his Cornwell Tools team that night and the next morning drove home north on I-75 for three-and-a-half hours with his winner’s trophy belted into the passenger seat of his Chevrolet pickup truck.

But shortly after getting home and finding a spot to display his trophy, it was back to work preparing for this week’s event at Route 66 Raceway.

The Route 66 NHRA Nationals was one of the 11 Top Fuel races Vandegriff competed in during the 2019 season, defeating Clay Millican in the first round before losing to Antron Brown in the second round.

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after five of 20 races are: 1. J.R. Todd, 411; 2. Ron Capps, 408; 3. Matt Hagan, 386; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 383; 5. Chad Green, 340; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 297; 7. Spencer Hyde, 275; 8. Jack Beckman, 245; 9. Daniel Wilkerson, 201; 10. Dave Richards, 171.

Quotes

How has your week been since getting that first Funny Car event win?

“That first win was something I’ve been going after for a very long time and getting it under my belt is a dream come true. But honestly, this week it’s been ‘back to work.’ I understand that the first win is huge, for me personally and for my career, but the first win for this Cornwell Quality Tools Chevy team is hopefully the beginning of more this year and a run at the championship.”

What has your winner’s trophy, Wally, been up to? 

“Wally had a great time driving back up to Atlanta sitting in the passenger seat. We chatted the whole way, talked about the weekend, what he’s been up to and how many other people he’s been with. We had a great time and he’s got a place of his own: I have a coffee table in my living room and it’s all his, with his medal and his hat, just chilling.

Talk about the special on-track celebration you had with your uncle Bob Vandergriff Jr.

“As I look back on it, it was just a storybook ending. As I was running back up the track, I was thinking about my entire career and then I looked up and I saw him (his uncle) on the track. I thought it was the perfect ending for him to meet me on the track because I wouldn’t be racing if it wasn’t for him. He gave me an opportunity back in the day to drive for him and I wouldn’t have any of these opportunities without him. I wouldn’t have even be running up the track in celebration if he hadn’t done the same thing. So, to cap off the win with him means a lot to me and my family and it’s a memory we will forever remember.”

What do you take from the Georgia win going into Chicago?

“Winning at South Georgia shows that this Cornwall Quality Tools Funny Car team is not one to mess with. We’re here to win. We knew coming into the season that there was going to be an unknown factor with me being a new driver and a new crew chief duo and a new team. The win is a sign that we’re here. We’ve arrived. We can hang with the best of them. So, that’s how we feel going into Chicago. We’re right in the thick of the points, only 28 points out of first, which is a really good place to be. We want to go to Chicago and do it again.” 

What will it be like racing in PEAK’s back yard?

“PEAK is Mr. Force’s sponsor, and they always will be. So, without PEAK, there would be no opportunity for me. PEAK has been a pivotal sponsor of John Force Racing and I want to do all I can to represent them in their backyard. I know how much this race means to PEAK and the PEAK SQUAD so I’m going into this weekend with the goal of representing them well.”

Stats

Chicago	Race Result	Round Wins	Round Loss	Qualified	Event Record
2019 (TF)	2nd round	Def. C. Millican	Lost to A. Brown	10th	1-1
2020	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2024	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2025 (TF)	Did Not Compete	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Starts: 1

Wins: 0

Runner-ups: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 1-1

Track & TV Schedules

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 2:30 and 5:0 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, with the final two rounds Saturday, May 16, at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. CT.

Television coverage on FS1 includes qualifying on Friday, May 15, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET, a second qualifying show on Saturday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET, and the eliminations broadcast on Sunday, May 17, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET.

BIG news… I’m coming back to IHRA Top Alcohol Dragster competition at Maple Grove Raceway for the first Triple Crown event of the season!! 👊 After getting my feet wet with two races last year, I knew I wasn’t done.  Now it’s time to get serious. I’ll be back behind the wheel of the GUNK dragster in Reading, PA next weekend, and I’m coming with one goal in mind — chasing my first Ironman trophy!!! 🏆  🎟️ Get Tickets HERE  This will be the first of three IHRA Triple Crown events this season, and I’m ready to get after it in Top Alcohol Dragster competition at one of the most legendary tracks in drag racing, alongside my sister, Rachel! If you’re coming out to Maple Grove Raceway, make sure to stop by on Thursday to see me test and come join us at the FREE Pit Party & Autograph Session after testing.  Come check out the cars up close, and hang out before race day! Whether you’re at the track, watching on Speed Sport or IHRA.tv, or following along on my Facebook, I can’t wait to have everyone along for this next race!!  Let’s do this 🔥 – Megan

Event: NASCAR All-Star RaceDate/Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1 p.m. ETLocation: Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, DelawareLayout: 1-Mile Concrete OvalTV/Radio: FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR RadioJosh Berry’s win in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March 2025 pays another dividend this weekend, as the victory guarantees him a spot among the 26 drivers competing for the $1 million winner’s share in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.“It’s definitely been a cool benefit of getting a win,” Berry told members of the media earlier this week. “And when you win a race, the (All-Star starting spot) comes to mind pretty quickly.”NASCAR has introduced a significant overhaul to the All-Star Race format this year.For the first time, the event moves to Dover Motor Speedway, marking the debut of the exhibition race in the Northeast. The traditional All-Star Open format has also been reworked, with drivers not already locked into the main event joining eligible competitors for the opening two 75-lap segments of the race. Nineteen drivers, including Berry in the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang, are guaranteed starting spots in the third and final segment – a 200-lap showdown. Six additional drivers will transfer based on their finishes in the opening segments, with a seventh advancing via the fan vote.Berry said he believes the new format should create an entertaining show for fans.“It will be a unique experience, a different format, lots of fun and put on a great show,” he said.With essentially a full 36-car field expected on track for the opening two segments, Berry said the additional traffic could make for more competitive racing conditions.“Having all cars on track will help the racing product, widen the track out,” he said.Another notable change for the weekend is the application of resin to Dover’s concrete racing surface. Berry pointed to the success of a similar approach at Nashville Superspeedway several years ago.“When we went back to Nashville for the first time they applied resin,” Berry said. “And, historically, I remember races there being pretty single-file right on the bottom.“The resin seemed to widen out the racetrack a lot, like shockingly in my eyes. So maybe this resin will be a good change.”Practice for the All-Star Race is scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. ET on FS2. Qualifying, which includes the Pit Crew Challenge, begins Saturday at noon ET, on FS1. Sunday’s on-track activities begin at 1 p.m. ET, with race coverage airing on FS1.Josh BerryAge: 35 (Oct. 22, 1990)Hometown: Hendersonville, TennesseeCrew Chief: Miles StanleyIG: @joshberry88X: @joshberryAbout Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to under hood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. *See your dealer for limited-warranty details. About Quick Lane® Tire & Auto Center Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers extraordinary service for routine maintenance, serving all vehicle makes and models. Quick Lane provides a full menu of automotive services, including tires, oil change and maintenance, brakes, batteries, alternator and electrical system, air conditioning system, cooling system, transmission service, suspension and steering, wheel alignment, belts and hoses, lamps and bulbs and wiper blades plus a thorough vehicle checkup report. Service is performed by expert technicians while you wait at any of nearly 800 locations in the U.S., with evening and weekend hours available and no appointment necessary. For more information about Quick Lane, please visit www.quicklane.com. *See your dealer for limited-warranty details.

Brandon Pfanders (No. 83) leads the Last Chance Qualifier at Silver Dollar Speedway in 2026. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

450cc Singles Primed to Shine at ThrottleFest

Brandon Pfanders (No. 83) leads the Last Chance Qualifier at Silver Dollar Speedway in 2026. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 13, 2026) – 450cc racebikes will feature prominently over four days of ThrottleFest, including in amateur flat track, motocross, endurocross, hare scrambles, and stunt shows. That single-cylinder showcase in Mechanicsville, Maryland, will reach its zenith on Saturday, May 16, when the KICKER AFT Singles and AFT ProSport 450 series resume at ThrottleFest for the sixth round of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The Drane Remains the Same The opening four rounds injected some serious intrigue into the KICKER AFT Singles class with four different riders standing atop the box. Round 5 saw its first repeat winner – reigning champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) – and brought the title fight into tight focus along with it. While multiple riders have taken their turn in the spotlight, Australian Drane has been the constant all throughout, reeling in a points haul via two firsts, two seconds, and a fourth. As a result, the preseason title favorite has further locked down that status as he’s opened up a bit of space at the top of the order. The upcoming run of Half-Miles only stands to play more heavily in his favor. He’s currently tied for third in class history in HM wins and is perfectly positioned to continue that climb up the charts. Staying Power Record-book revisions have become an annual story in KICKER AFT Singles as of late – a story that predates Drane’s ongoing assault on the sport’s annals. Prior to Dallas Daniels, no rider in class history had earned more than a single class crown. But then Daniels did it twice. He was immediately succeeded by Kody Kopp, who proceeded to do it three times in a row. And now there’s Drane, who is looking like a very strong bet to become the category’s third consecutive multi-title winner. Unsurprisingly, Daniels, Kopp, and Drane have wreaked some serious damage on the record books as a byproduct of their unusually lengthy reigns. Kopp stands as its all-time winningest rider, and Drane is likely to overtake him for that honor yet this season. Daniels boasts the longest-ever win streak – followed by Drane and Kopp, while Drane owns the two longest podium streaks, followed by Kopp. Why the recent trend?  As the class has risen in prominence, as well as in importance to the manufacturers, there’s been greater incentive to keep potential championship winners in play – along with enhanced financial rewards and increased prestige for those who do. Moreover, the jump up to Mission AFT SuperTwins is a precarious transition. If a rider leaps too early, it can be difficult to find their footing – and the transition back to 450s often proves equally difficult once they’ve left the nest. While KICKER AFT Singles champs formerly graduated to Mission AFT SuperTwins upon winning the title almost as a rule, the examples of Daniels and Kopp – the defending Grand National Champion and its current points leader, respectively – have demonstrated the wisdom of waiting until a rider has a bit more seasoning and maturity before they step up to the premier ranks. Drane projects in a similar manner – a forecast for success further solidified by his ‘25 Springfield one-off in which he immediately ran up front on the Yamaha MT-07 DT. If he continues to stretch open his points advantage, that’s a sight we may see again this year . Prior to the season, Estenson Racing’s Team Owner, Tim Estenson, noted that the rulebook allows Drane to take part in as many as six Mission AFT SuperTwins races this season as a wild card. That’s an option they may consider taking advantage of depending on the status of his active title defense. A High Bar to Clear The successive extended runs of Daniels, Kopp, and Drane has also made it more challenging for aspiring aces to make a big impression. No doubt it would have been easier for newcomers to win races and championships had those three all immediately vacated their thrones. But it’s also provided those up-and-comers a realistic measure of their skills and readiness. Their continued presence has set a bar that makes clear to a rider exactly how they match up with what they can reliably believe is one of the very best riders in the paddock. That in turn gives them valuable insight into their relative strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to actively improve before advancing rather than making a blind leap into the deep end. Second-ranked Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F) has measured himself up against Daniels, Kopp, and Drane, whereas third-ranked Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) has gone head-to-head with Kopp and Drane. Both riders have taken their share of wins in those match-ups. They’ve also taken some lumps along the way. Brunner and Saathoff remain the biggest threat to Drane’s title defense. Brunner already put in one season in Mission AFT SuperTwins where he proved himself a top-five finisher and the Rookie of the Year. Saathoff is now five years into his pro career, and he’s been a frontrunner the entire time. Should either overthrow Drane, their next move would be a fascinating one. But for it to even be a question, they need to do everything in their power to prevent the Drane freight train from building up steam starting this weekend. Mixing It Up It’s up to everyone else to make this more than a three-rider fight. Fortunately, there’s plenty of talent in the ranks to make that a reality. New Yorker Justin Jones (No. 91 Fairway Ford Chevy GMC Yamaha YZ450F) should be buoyed by the return back East, as will DAYTONA winner Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) after the Pennsylvanian endured a tough West Coast swing. By contrast, Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) – and to a lesser extent, Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) – may find some relief racing free of the expectations that came with the home-state pressure cooker faced in California. Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) and Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) arrive full of confidence after Lowe enjoyed arguably his best round as a pro at Ventura Raceway and Porter did the same the following week at Silver Dollar Speedway. And the KICKER AFT Singles class never has a shortage of promising would-be contenders. That long list includes the likes of Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), Ryder Reese (No. 41 Fasthouse/Smoking Butcher Coffee KTM 450 SX-F FE), Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), and Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Eisenhard Racing/Pags Powersports KTM 450 SX-F), any one of whom could strike for their maiden win on any given weekend. Head East Twelve amateurs will earn their place in the AFT ProSport 450 field with a successful run during the AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event held on Friday at ThrottleFest. Sam Drane (No. 7 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), Jett Katarzy (No. 17 1st Impressions Husqvarna FC450), and Adam Costan-Wood (No. 88 Turner Racing Honda CRF450R) have all stood on top of the Progressive American Flat Track podium in the class to date. The trip to the East Coast – and in the general neighborhood of some noted hotbeds of flat track talent – might just lure out some new faces who figure to factor in the sport’s not-too-distant future. Full Throttle. Full Festival ThrottleFest is a motorsports and music festival unlike any other. With Progressive American Flat Track at its center, Budds Creek Motocross Park will be loaded up with two-wheeled racing all day for four days, including amateur flat track, motocross, pit bike racing, endurocross, and hare scrambles. And that’s only half the fun. ThrottleFest will also bring it with live music, contests, mechanical bull riding, Stacyc and RC racing, interactive games, food trucks, vendor areas, and more. ThrottleFest is ready. Are you? Don’t Miss This One General Admission Standing Room Only tickets for Saturday start at $65 with Reserved Grandstand tickets available for $90 and Premium Reserved Grandstand tickets $120. Tickets for kids five and under are just $5 in any section, while children 6-12 get their tickets 60% off. The Saturday VIP at ThrottleFest ticket can be had for $205, complete with Premium Reserved seating, complimentary food and refreshments, and paddock access to rub elbows with the best dirt trackers on the planet while getting a close-up view of their racebikes. Fans can also purchase single day tickets for Thursday, Friday, or Sunday, as well as two-, three-, or four-day ticket packages. Camping is available for $100 per vehicle (event passes sold separately), with free parking for all attendees. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353 to choose your adventure today. Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. PT.

CHICAGO (May 13, 2026) — The 75^th anniversary season of the NHRA is underway and this weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will make its annual stop outside of Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass Rt. 66 Nationals, May 15-17. Veteran Top Fuel driver TJ Zizzo and his Rust-Oleum sponsored Top Fuel dragster are eager to show off the hard work and dedication they have put into the team throughout the off-season. The past few seasons’ results have shown that the Zizzo Racing operation is a formidable opponent racing on a limited schedule.
 
“We don’t race often, but we are putting in the work year-round to be ready for races like Chicago,” said Zizzo. “Thanks to the support from Rust-Oleum and our other sponsors, we can come out and be very competitive. Our team, led by Mike Kern with input from Hall of Famer Rahn Tobler, will have this Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster set up for success. This sport is so competitive and having the ability to be a No. 1 qualifier is a huge achievement.”

 TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team will be ready for action this weekend at Route 66 Raceway,
photo credit Auto Imagery

Crew chief Mike Kern and the Rust-Oleum team spent over 2,000 hours working diligently over the off-season to make sure Zizzo Racing is again positioned for success when the season starts this weekend. Over the past two seasons, Zizzo and the Zizzo racing team have turned heads scoring No. 1 qualifiers and posting excellent elapsed times. Their career highlight was a runner-up finish during the 2020 season that was delayed due to rain and completed at the historic U.S. Nationals.
 
“I think our fortunes really changed for the positive in 2020 even though we didn’t win the race,” said Zizzo. “We knew at that moment we could compete with the best of the best and we just needed some better equipment. Thanks to the late Don Schumacher, we upgraded across the board and the rest is history. You must have a passion to compete out here and you also need to take risks, in a good way.”
 
The 2024 No. 1 qualifying effort was Zizzo’s best qualifying effort since 2018 when he raced to the No. 5 spot only to be upset in the first round by Scott Palmer. Last year Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum team finished qualifying in the No. 13 spot and drew three-time Top Fuel champion Antron Brown in the first round.

 Fan favorite TJ Zizzo will be ready to wow the hometown fans in Chicago this weekend, photo credit Auto Imagery

TJ ZIZZO LOOKING TO MAKE A STATEMENT IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN FANS AT THE RT. 66 NHRA NATIONALS

CHICAGO (May 13, 2026) — The 75^th anniversary season of the NHRA is underway and this weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will make its annual stop outside of Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass Rt. 66 Nationals, May 15-17. Veteran Top Fuel driver TJ Zizzo and his Rust-Oleum sponsored Top Fuel dragster are eager to show off the hard work and dedication they have put into the team throughout the off-season. The past few seasons’ results have shown that the Zizzo Racing operation is a formidable opponent racing on a limited schedule.
 
“We don’t race often, but we are putting in the work year-round to be ready for races like Chicago,” said Zizzo. “Thanks to the support from Rust-Oleum and our other sponsors, we can come out and be very competitive. Our team, led by Mike Kern with input from Hall of Famer Rahn Tobler, will have this Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster set up for success. This sport is so competitive and having the ability to be a No. 1 qualifier is a huge achievement.”

 TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team will be ready for action this weekend at Route 66 Raceway,
photo credit Auto Imagery

Crew chief Mike Kern and the Rust-Oleum team spent over 2,000 hours working diligently over the off-season to make sure Zizzo Racing is again positioned for success when the season starts this weekend. Over the past two seasons, Zizzo and the Zizzo racing team have turned heads scoring No. 1 qualifiers and posting excellent elapsed times. Their career highlight was a runner-up finish during the 2020 season that was delayed due to rain and completed at the historic U.S. Nationals.
 
“I think our fortunes really changed for the positive in 2020 even though we didn’t win the race,” said Zizzo. “We knew at that moment we could compete with the best of the best and we just needed some better equipment. Thanks to the late Don Schumacher, we upgraded across the board and the rest is history. You must have a passion to compete out here and you also need to take risks, in a good way.”
 
The 2024 No. 1 qualifying effort was Zizzo’s best qualifying effort since 2018 when he raced to the No. 5 spot only to be upset in the first round by Scott Palmer. Last year Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum team finished qualifying in the No. 13 spot and drew three-time Top Fuel champion Antron Brown in the first round.

 Fan favorite TJ Zizzo will be ready to wow the hometown fans in Chicago this weekend, photo credit Auto Imagery

Zizzo was first off the starting line but his race car overpowered the track, and the Chicagoan was forced to watch Brown pull away for the first-round win. It was an uncharacteristically unsuccessful run for the team based on their previous runs.
 
“Mike and I talked about what happened,” said Zizzo, following the race. “The idle was a little high and I compounded the situation with my right foot applying a little pressure to the throttle pedal. We are running the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster right on the edge. You must try and get the most out of the tune up and we just tipped it over a little. We can fix that and learn from it.”
 
This year, Zizzo and the team are focused on making the most out of every qualifying session and entertaining the fans. The team will once again host a free pancake social on Saturday morning before qualifying, serving the fan favorite Nitro Cakes to fellow competitors and fans. The annual tradition has become one of the highlight events of the NHRA tour.
 
“Saturday morning serving Nitro Cakes is the best,” said Zizzo. “We haven’t been on tour, so it is a little like the first day of school when all our friends come over. The fans love it and I love to see many of our loyal NHRA fans every year. We have hundreds of people come by and it is just a cool way to thank the fans and have some fun.”
 
Qualifying for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals will begin on Friday, May 15, with two sessions of the four professional categories. On Saturday, fans will be treated to two more qualifying sessions. The quickest 16 race cars, dragsters and motorcycles will race for the famed Diamond Wally trophy beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The race will be broadcast nationally on FS1 Sunday evening.
 

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Speedway, Indiana Practice Day (Tuesday) Report May 12, 2026 Indianapolis (May 12, 2026) – The pace that Dreyer & Reinbold Racing displayed at the Indianapolis 500 open test two weeks ago continued when the first official practice day for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge came to a close after six hours of sun and 1996 laps completed by the 33 entries. The fastest overall Chevrolet-powered driver of the day was Conor Daly in the No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet at 225.838mph, the third-best lap of the day. His teammate, Jack Harvey, in the No. 24 DRR INVST Chevrolet, took home Team Chevy honors on the non-tow timesheet at 220.853mph, also the third best of the day.  Josef Newgarden, in the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet, Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet and David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet joined Daly as one of the ten quickest drivers of the day.Nolan Siegel in the No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet, Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet, and Christian Rasmussen in the No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet joined Harvey as one of the ten quickest drivers on the non-tow timesheet.Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet was the busiest driver of the day, completing 116 lap of the 2.5-mile Brickyard oval.Daly was also the quickest driver in the speed trap at the start finish line, crossing the yard of bricks at 238.736mph. Rossi, Newgarden and Pato O’Ward, in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, joined Daly in the Top 5.

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #1 Timesheet

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #1 No-Tow Timesheet

What They’re Saying – Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #1 – Top Ten Conor Daly, No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet:“We kind of got through our plan of running through three sets of tires. I mean, that’s kind of what you’re limited to per day if we have good weather, so that’s why it kind of gets a little quiet, I would say, from time to time. “But, yeah, our car is fast. It just feels really good. So just kind of driving around and working through a few small things and, yeah, just tuning to kind of what I want and evaluating a few other things. “But, yeah, just a good day one. Obviously the test was good too, but this whole process is you can get swept up in it. You can get behind, and you can get a little messy. “Like, the wind got super gusty towards the end of the day. One set of tires, all of a sudden I think I’m going to crash. I’m sliding around. But we quartered the left rear, so I was, like, okay, we figured that problem out. Then we put another set of tires on. All problems are solved. “You don’t want to fall behind in kind of overreacting to things. I think that’s just kind of what our job is just go through things one step at a time, and it feels good so far.” Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet:“Pretty straightforward start to Indy 500 prep. We turned a lot of laps in the Shell Fuel Rewards Chevy and were able to get through quite a bit of our list for the day. The weather is going to be all over the map so we’ll have to be ready for anything, but that is what Indy is all about.” Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet:“First, great to be back for the “Month of May.” Didn’t do as many laps as I probably wanted. We had a couple little issues, but every time we ran the car it was on track it was super quick. Great to be back in the Yellow Submarine with Pennzoil. Chevy is feeling great.” David Malukas, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet: “I’m in the USA, driving my Chevrolet. It’s incredible. So far, its’s been so good. Car in clear air very quick. Car in traffic, even faster. So far, it’s the best start we can ask for the “Month of May.” Hopefully we keep this momentum going for the rest of the week going into qualifying.”

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceTuesday, May 12, 2026Indianapolis, Indiana, USAConor DalyPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Kyle, thanks for coming up. Appreciate it.Conor Daly also joins us in the No. 23 DRR Kingspan Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Conor is going after his 13th Indy 500 start, best finish of 6th a couple of years ago in 2022. Third quick today of the 89 laps that you turned.Good work today. Your thoughts?CONOR DALY: Yeah, no, we kind of got through our plan of running through three sets of tires. I mean, that’s kind of what you’re limited to per day if we have good weather, so that’s why it kind of gets a little quiet, I would say, from time to time. But, yeah, our car is fast. It just feels really good. So just kind of driving around and working through a few small things and, yeah, just tuning to kind of what I want and evaluating a few other things. But, yeah, just a good day one. Obviously the test was good too, but this whole process is you can get swept up in it. You can get behind, and you can get a little messy. Like, the wind got super gusty towards the end of the day. One set of tires, all of a sudden I think I’m going to crash. I’m sliding around. But we quartered the left rear, so I was, like, okay, we figured that problem out. Then we put another set of tires on. All problems are solved. You don’t want to fall behind in kind of overreacting to things. I think that’s just kind of what our job is just go through things one step at a time, and it feels good so far. THE MODERATOR: Carryover from the open test. Good start to the month. Go ahead with questions. Q.  How much are you prioritizing pack running up until Friday? You even posted on Instagram you’re waiting for a pack to go out. Because a lot of guys were doing single car runs today, so how much are you prioritizing pack running over qaul sims on Tuesday?CONOR DALY: Even Alex Rossi sent an angry group text saying, Why is everyone not going out? A lot of us were trying to figure out what’s going on.Yeah, I mean, we’re going to prioritize more single car running probably Thursday once we get closer to Fast Friday. Honestly, I have a really good teammate in Jack Harvey, who did a lot of single car running already, so we can use a lot of that information as well. Then I’ve been doing a lot of race running just to help the team on that side also. So, yeah, it’s just kind of that’s teamwork I guess, and I’m very confident in what Jack has done with his trim steps so far to where I’m very happy with the mechanical balance of the car right now to where just trim it right now, and we’ll see what happens. But, yeah, I think the pack running and where I think I want to work on things as a driver is, like, lap 26 to 32 on tires, which you hope to really not get to, like, 32, but that’s kind of where I really want to focus in on kind of keeping our balance consistent. But, yeah, it’s been good so far. THE MODERATOR: Is it worth ignoring the angry text from Rossi, or do you just — CONOR DALY: Man, we were all just jacked up and ready to go, and there was no one out there. So I didn’t know what was going on. We were excited. THE MODERATOR: You can’t ignore it, all right. Q.  Conor, you and Christian turned the second highest number of laps today at 89. How much of the program did you actually get through today, or were there still things left on the checklist by the end of the day?CONOR DALY: Yeah, man, I spent most of the day around those ECR cars and kind of dicing it up with a lot of them. I guess I didn’t expect to be tied for running a lot of laps like that or close to running the most laps, but I mean, we got to the end of each set of tires that we had. So, yeah, I think we definitely know what we want to do for tomorrow. We identified a couple of things that we want to re-evaluate tomorrow. Then, yeah, we can kind of get into some of the aero elements as well and try to figure out how we can get the car to run a little bit faster in race pace, but also still with grip. There’s a lot of things we still have on our list. Q.  You also drove for Dreyer & Reinbold a couple of years ago in the 500. Your confidence level today appears to be very high from what you’ve told us. How is it compared to the first day two years ago in practice? What do you notice the similarities are even though we have the hybrid now in the back of it?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, I think these guys have come a completely full step forward from where I was in ’24. We still had a really good race car in ’24. The car is fast, and that’s some of the hardest things to get out of the car is just raw speed. It just feels good. We’re able to kind of do a lot with it. We can start deep in the pack and kind of mess around with some good cars and do some overtaking. But, yeah, I’m so impressed with what they do, honestly. The fact that if you can stay focused during the offseason and use all those months to dial in your package here to be as fast as we’ve been in the first three days in this car, I mean, I think it’s a great sign for anyone who wants to show up to try to compete at this race if you’re full-time or not. Q.  It’s been a few weeks since they announced the alliance with Juncos. I’m curious, how has that gone from your end? Has it been comfortable or not?CONOR DALY: I know those guys really well, so it doesn’t bother me. I think what we have is kind of like it’s so new that we’re not really sure how to use it yet I think. So today we’re trying to communicate with them. Hey, guys, do you want to run together as a group, and that stuff kind of helps. Yeah, like I said kind of earlier, it’s like they’re our best friends. There’s not a ton of information sharing yet and equipment sharing and stuff like that, but definitely the relationship is a good one. Obviously Brad Hollinger and I still talk every week. He’s a great guy, and I know a lot of the people there very well and have a lot of respect for them. Yeah, it just kind of works well for the business side for sure. Q.  Do you have to balance at all the excitement of being in a car versus the disappointment that you’re not in it for the full season?CONOR DALY: Yeah, it sucks. Man, there’s no way around it. I really feel like I’m driving well at this point in my life and really enjoying my time out there.But, yeah, all I can control is what I can control, right? What we’ve got is these next two weeks in front of us, and the car is really fast. If you win the Indy 500, life is good. So doesn’t matter what happens after that because we’ll have a bunch of milk, and that’s really the best part. So we’ll see what happens. Q.  You mentioned kind of carrying this over from the open test. What is the importance to you of being able to stack these days considering the fact that you’re on a team that’s not out there every week, and you are not out there every week too?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, I think just all of the time we get on track helps us just continue to get loose. Like get everyone in the swing of things. I hope things get hectic at some point, right, because it’s going to be a thrash at some point in the day, at some point in these next two weeks. It’s just good to get everyone rolling again. When we get to do hot stops over the next two days, that’s something that we’re going to prioritize highly, right? Get all the pit crew, get everyone out there just hustling and slinging wheel guns around. That’s going to be one of the more important elements for sure. Q.  To take it a step further, how important is it or how much does it validate what you guys did in the test to be able to replicate that immediately in opening day?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, not everyone is hiding everything at the open test, but everyone has their speedway cars now. So it’s hard to argue that everyone is holding anything back now. So you kind of want to get going. Now you’re really focused on dialing things in. It felt good, and I think there’s a lot of cars out there that also look good, but you know, every day is going to be a different group of people you’re going to be around, and you’re going to discover where some cars are better than you and where you’re better than others. The wind is really making things interesting, which it seems like over the last couple of years that’s changed the race a lot, so that’s cool. I think I like the fact that the car is a completely different car from one and two to three and four. I think that creates a really interesting equation for us as drivers when we’re out there. Q.  Also, the rarity — you’ve been around this place a long time, but the rarity of having a completely clean, uninterrupted opening day in. In 2023 it was a complete washout. Ever since 2021, 2022 it’s either started late or ended early because of weather, but today was about as good a day as you could ever have. How rare is that?CONOR DALY: Yeah, and we got sort of two days worth of good running at the open test too, so it’s just great. It’s also great for the fans. A lot of amazing people out here today, and super thankful that they all came out for opening day. It’s good to see so many people in the paddock and around in the grandstands. That’s what makes the Indy 500 so great too, right, is beautiful, sunny, spring/summer weather. I would like a few more of these days basically the next two weeks. We’ll order those up, Dave. Come on. THE MODERATOR: I’ll see what I can do. No pressure. Q.  You’re obviously fast in the test, fast here again. What is the process in terms of not, like, making too many changes in terms of trying to improve yourself and kind of basically staying as you are and keeping the car as quick as it is?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, it’s tough, because we kind of look at each other right now in the timing stand, and I’m, like, hey, give me something more, give me something else, even though I’m not really complaining too much about the car, but I always want more. There are so many things we can change on this car too, that you might discover something all of a sudden by, you know, throwing a bit of a new idea at it. I think that’s what we’re going to think about a lot over these next couple of days is what else can we really do to maybe just put this package a little bit better together and just find speed. Just find raw speed and more comfort as we get late in tires. THE MODERATOR: Thanks for coming up. Good start to the month. Appreciate it.

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway ovalSpeedway, IndianaPractice Day (Tuesday) ReportMay 12, 2026 Indianapolis (May 12, 2026) – The pace that Dreyer & Reinbold Racing displayed at the Indianapolis 500 open test two weeks ago continued when the first official practice day for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge came to a close after six hours of sun and 1996 laps completed by the 33 entries. The fastest overall Chevrolet-powered driver of the day was Conor Daly in the No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet at 225.838mph, the third-best lap of the day. His teammate, Jack Harvey, in the No. 24 DRR INVST Chevrolet, took home Team Chevy honors on the non-tow timesheet at 220.853mph, also the third best of the day.  Josef Newgarden, in the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet, Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet and David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet joined Daly as one of the ten quickest drivers of the day.Nolan Siegel in the No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet, Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet, and Christian Rasmussen in the No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet joined Harvey as one of the ten quickest drivers on the non-tow timesheet.Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet was the busiest driver of the day, completing 116 lap of the 2.5-mile Brickyard oval.Daly was also the quickest driver in the speed trap at the start finish line, crossing the yard of bricks at 238.736mph. Rossi, Newgarden and Pato O’Ward, in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, joined Daly in the Top 5.

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #1 Timesheet

Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #1 No-Tow Timesheet

What They’re Saying – Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #1 – Top Ten Conor Daly, No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet:“We kind of got through our plan of running through three sets of tires. I mean, that’s kind of what you’re limited to per day if we have good weather, so that’s why it kind of gets a little quiet, I would say, from time to time. “But, yeah, our car is fast. It just feels really good. So just kind of driving around and working through a few small things and, yeah, just tuning to kind of what I want and evaluating a few other things. “But, yeah, just a good day one. Obviously the test was good too, but this whole process is you can get swept up in it. You can get behind, and you can get a little messy. “Like, the wind got super gusty towards the end of the day. One set of tires, all of a sudden I think I’m going to crash. I’m sliding around. But we quartered the left rear, so I was, like, okay, we figured that problem out. Then we put another set of tires on. All problems are solved. “You don’t want to fall behind in kind of overreacting to things. I think that’s just kind of what our job is just go through things one step at a time, and it feels good so far.” Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet:“Pretty straightforward start to Indy 500 prep. We turned a lot of laps in the Shell Fuel Rewards Chevy and were able to get through quite a bit of our list for the day. The weather is going to be all over the map so we’ll have to be ready for anything, but that is what Indy is all about.” Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet:“First, great to be back for the “Month of May.” Didn’t do as many laps as I probably wanted. We had a couple little issues, but every time we ran the car it was on track it was super quick. Great to be back in the Yellow Submarine with Pennzoil. Chevy is feeling great.” David Malukas, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet: “I’m in the USA, driving my Chevrolet. It’s incredible. So far, its’s been so good. Car in clear air very quick. Car in traffic, even faster. So far, it’s the best start we can ask for the “Month of May.” Hopefully we keep this momentum going for the rest of the week going into qualifying.”

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceTuesday, May 12, 2026Indianapolis, Indiana, USAConor DalyPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Kyle, thanks for coming up. Appreciate it.Conor Daly also joins us in the No. 23 DRR Kingspan Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Conor is going after his 13th Indy 500 start, best finish of 6th a couple of years ago in 2022. Third quick today of the 89 laps that you turned.Good work today. Your thoughts?CONOR DALY: Yeah, no, we kind of got through our plan of running through three sets of tires. I mean, that’s kind of what you’re limited to per day if we have good weather, so that’s why it kind of gets a little quiet, I would say, from time to time. But, yeah, our car is fast. It just feels really good. So just kind of driving around and working through a few small things and, yeah, just tuning to kind of what I want and evaluating a few other things. But, yeah, just a good day one. Obviously the test was good too, but this whole process is you can get swept up in it. You can get behind, and you can get a little messy. Like, the wind got super gusty towards the end of the day. One set of tires, all of a sudden I think I’m going to crash. I’m sliding around. But we quartered the left rear, so I was, like, okay, we figured that problem out. Then we put another set of tires on. All problems are solved. You don’t want to fall behind in kind of overreacting to things. I think that’s just kind of what our job is just go through things one step at a time, and it feels good so far. THE MODERATOR: Carryover from the open test. Good start to the month. Go ahead with questions. Q.  How much are you prioritizing pack running up until Friday? You even posted on Instagram you’re waiting for a pack to go out. Because a lot of guys were doing single car runs today, so how much are you prioritizing pack running over qaul sims on Tuesday?CONOR DALY: Even Alex Rossi sent an angry group text saying, Why is everyone not going out? A lot of us were trying to figure out what’s going on.Yeah, I mean, we’re going to prioritize more single car running probably Thursday once we get closer to Fast Friday. Honestly, I have a really good teammate in Jack Harvey, who did a lot of single car running already, so we can use a lot of that information as well. Then I’ve been doing a lot of race running just to help the team on that side also. So, yeah, it’s just kind of that’s teamwork I guess, and I’m very confident in what Jack has done with his trim steps so far to where I’m very happy with the mechanical balance of the car right now to where just trim it right now, and we’ll see what happens. But, yeah, I think the pack running and where I think I want to work on things as a driver is, like, lap 26 to 32 on tires, which you hope to really not get to, like, 32, but that’s kind of where I really want to focus in on kind of keeping our balance consistent. But, yeah, it’s been good so far. THE MODERATOR: Is it worth ignoring the angry text from Rossi, or do you just — CONOR DALY: Man, we were all just jacked up and ready to go, and there was no one out there. So I didn’t know what was going on. We were excited. THE MODERATOR: You can’t ignore it, all right. Q.  Conor, you and Christian turned the second highest number of laps today at 89. How much of the program did you actually get through today, or were there still things left on the checklist by the end of the day?CONOR DALY: Yeah, man, I spent most of the day around those ECR cars and kind of dicing it up with a lot of them. I guess I didn’t expect to be tied for running a lot of laps like that or close to running the most laps, but I mean, we got to the end of each set of tires that we had. So, yeah, I think we definitely know what we want to do for tomorrow. We identified a couple of things that we want to re-evaluate tomorrow. Then, yeah, we can kind of get into some of the aero elements as well and try to figure out how we can get the car to run a little bit faster in race pace, but also still with grip. There’s a lot of things we still have on our list. Q.  You also drove for Dreyer & Reinbold a couple of years ago in the 500. Your confidence level today appears to be very high from what you’ve told us. How is it compared to the first day two years ago in practice? What do you notice the similarities are even though we have the hybrid now in the back of it?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, I think these guys have come a completely full step forward from where I was in ’24. We still had a really good race car in ’24. The car is fast, and that’s some of the hardest things to get out of the car is just raw speed. It just feels good. We’re able to kind of do a lot with it. We can start deep in the pack and kind of mess around with some good cars and do some overtaking. But, yeah, I’m so impressed with what they do, honestly. The fact that if you can stay focused during the offseason and use all those months to dial in your package here to be as fast as we’ve been in the first three days in this car, I mean, I think it’s a great sign for anyone who wants to show up to try to compete at this race if you’re full-time or not. Q.  It’s been a few weeks since they announced the alliance with Juncos. I’m curious, how has that gone from your end? Has it been comfortable or not?CONOR DALY: I know those guys really well, so it doesn’t bother me. I think what we have is kind of like it’s so new that we’re not really sure how to use it yet I think. So today we’re trying to communicate with them. Hey, guys, do you want to run together as a group, and that stuff kind of helps. Yeah, like I said kind of earlier, it’s like they’re our best friends. There’s not a ton of information sharing yet and equipment sharing and stuff like that, but definitely the relationship is a good one. Obviously Brad Hollinger and I still talk every week. He’s a great guy, and I know a lot of the people there very well and have a lot of respect for them. Yeah, it just kind of works well for the business side for sure. Q.  Do you have to balance at all the excitement of being in a car versus the disappointment that you’re not in it for the full season?CONOR DALY: Yeah, it sucks. Man, there’s no way around it. I really feel like I’m driving well at this point in my life and really enjoying my time out there.But, yeah, all I can control is what I can control, right? What we’ve got is these next two weeks in front of us, and the car is really fast. If you win the Indy 500, life is good. So doesn’t matter what happens after that because we’ll have a bunch of milk, and that’s really the best part. So we’ll see what happens. Q.  You mentioned kind of carrying this over from the open test. What is the importance to you of being able to stack these days considering the fact that you’re on a team that’s not out there every week, and you are not out there every week too?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, I think just all of the time we get on track helps us just continue to get loose. Like get everyone in the swing of things. I hope things get hectic at some point, right, because it’s going to be a thrash at some point in the day, at some point in these next two weeks. It’s just good to get everyone rolling again. When we get to do hot stops over the next two days, that’s something that we’re going to prioritize highly, right? Get all the pit crew, get everyone out there just hustling and slinging wheel guns around. That’s going to be one of the more important elements for sure. Q.  To take it a step further, how important is it or how much does it validate what you guys did in the test to be able to replicate that immediately in opening day?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, not everyone is hiding everything at the open test, but everyone has their speedway cars now. So it’s hard to argue that everyone is holding anything back now. So you kind of want to get going. Now you’re really focused on dialing things in. It felt good, and I think there’s a lot of cars out there that also look good, but you know, every day is going to be a different group of people you’re going to be around, and you’re going to discover where some cars are better than you and where you’re better than others. The wind is really making things interesting, which it seems like over the last couple of years that’s changed the race a lot, so that’s cool. I think I like the fact that the car is a completely different car from one and two to three and four. I think that creates a really interesting equation for us as drivers when we’re out there. Q.  Also, the rarity — you’ve been around this place a long time, but the rarity of having a completely clean, uninterrupted opening day in. In 2023 it was a complete washout. Ever since 2021, 2022 it’s either started late or ended early because of weather, but today was about as good a day as you could ever have. How rare is that?CONOR DALY: Yeah, and we got sort of two days worth of good running at the open test too, so it’s just great. It’s also great for the fans. A lot of amazing people out here today, and super thankful that they all came out for opening day. It’s good to see so many people in the paddock and around in the grandstands. That’s what makes the Indy 500 so great too, right, is beautiful, sunny, spring/summer weather. I would like a few more of these days basically the next two weeks. We’ll order those up, Dave. Come on. THE MODERATOR: I’ll see what I can do. No pressure. Q.  You’re obviously fast in the test, fast here again. What is the process in terms of not, like, making too many changes in terms of trying to improve yourself and kind of basically staying as you are and keeping the car as quick as it is?CONOR DALY: Yeah, I mean, it’s tough, because we kind of look at each other right now in the timing stand, and I’m, like, hey, give me something more, give me something else, even though I’m not really complaining too much about the car, but I always want more. There are so many things we can change on this car too, that you might discover something all of a sudden by, you know, throwing a bit of a new idea at it. I think that’s what we’re going to think about a lot over these next couple of days is what else can we really do to maybe just put this package a little bit better together and just find speed. Just find raw speed and more comfort as we get late in tires. THE MODERATOR: Thanks for coming up. Good start to the month. Appreciate it.

Chevrolet History at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval General Motors Wins – 18 Chevrolet Wins – 13 2024 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2023 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2015 – Juan Montoya – Team Penske2013 – Tony Kanaan – KV Racing Technology-SH Racing2002 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Al Unser, Jr. – Galles/Kraco1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Arie Luyendyk – Doug Shierson Racing1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske Oldsmobile Wins – 5  2001 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2000 – Juan Montoya – Chip Ganassi Racing1999 – Kenny Brack – A.J. Foyt Racing1998 – Eddie Cheever, Jr. – Team Cheever1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing General Motors Poles – 20 Chevrolet Poles – 14 2025 – Robert Shwartzman – PREMA Racing2024 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2013 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2012 – Ryan Briscoe – Team Penske2002 – Bruno Junqueira – Chip Ganassi Racing1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1989 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing Oldsmobile Poles – 5 2001 – Scott Sharp – Kelley Racing2000 – Greg Ray – Team Menard1999 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing1998 – Billy Boat – A.J. Foyt Racing1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing Buick Poles – 1 1992 – Roberto Guerrero – King Motorsports General Motors Podiums – 54 Chevrolet Podiums – 38 Chevrolet Driver Podiums – Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Helio Castroneves (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Pato O’Ward (3), Tony Kanaan (2), Arie Luyendyk (2), Rick Mears (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Will Power (2), Al Unser Jr. (2), Michael Andretti (1), Ed Carpenter (1), Santino Ferrucci (1),Felipe Giaffone (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Ryan Hunter-Reay (1), Charlie Kimball (1), David Malukas (1), Juan Montoya (1), Carlos Munoz (1), Bob Rahal (1), Paul Tracy (1), Al Unser (1) Chevrolet Team Podiums –  Team Penske (15), Arrow McLaren (3), A.J. Foyt Racing (2), Andretti Global (2), ECR (2), Galles Racing (2), KV Racing Technology (2), Patrick Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), Doug Shierson Racing (1), Granatelli Racing (1), Kraco Enterprises (1), Mo Nunn Racing (1), Newman Haas Racing (1), Team Green (1), Walker Racing (1) Oldsmobile – 15  Oldsmobile Driver Podiums – Buddy Lazier (2), Jeff Ward (2), Michael Andretti (1), Billy Boat (1), Kenny Brack (1), Helio Castroneves (1), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (1), Gil de Ferran (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Steve Knapp (1), Arie Luyendyk (1), Juan Montoya (1), Eliseo Salazar (1) Oldsmobile Team Podiums – A.J. Foyt (3), Hemelgarn Racing (2), Team Cheever (2), Team Penske (2), Treadway Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), ISM Racing (1), Team Green (1), Pagan Racing (1) Buick – 1 Buick Driver Podiums – Al Unser (1) Buick Team Podiums – Team Menard (1) General Motors Laps Led – 3709 Chevrolet Laps Led – 2699 Chevrolet Driver Laps Led – Emerson Fittipaldi (348), Mario Andretti (193), Simon Pagenaud (169), Ed Carpenter (144), Will Power (140), Tony Kanaan (133), Michael Andretti (132), Rick Mears (119), Helio Castroneves (98), Pato O’Ward (96), Danny Sullivan (95), Marco Andretti (90), Scott Dixon (87), Conor Daly (82), Josef Newgarden (69), Rinus VeeKay (65), Scott McLaughlin (64), Al Unser Jr. (52), Felix Rosenqvist (47), Arie Luyendyk (37), Bob Rahal (36), Bruno Junqueira (32), Alexander Rossi (30), Al Unser (27), Juan Montoya (26), A.J. Allmendinger (23), Sting Ray Robb (23), Ryan Briscoe (15), Gil de Ferran (13), Santino Ferrucci (12), Felipe Giaffone (12), James Hinchcliffe (12), Carlos Munoz (12), Alex Barron (10), Charlie Kimball (10), Christian Rasmussen (9), Robert Shwartzman (8), Spencer Pigot (7), JR Hildebrand (6), Callum Ilott (6), Oliver Askew (4), Kevin Cogan (4), Sage Karam (4), Kyle Larson (4), Jack Harvey (3), Scott Sharp (3), Rubens Barrichello (2), David Malukas (2) Chevrolet Team Laps Led – Team Penske (1019), Newman Haas Racing (325), ECR (306), Chip Ganassi Racing (179), Arrow McLaren (168), Patrick Racing (158), Andretti Global (140), Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (85), A.J. Foyt Racing (56), Galles Racing (56), KV Racing Technology (43), Doug Shierson Racing (37), Kraco Enterprises (35), Mo Nunn Racing (35), Juncos Hollinger Racing (18), King Motorsports (15), Prema Racing (8), Blair Racing (7), Kelley Racing (4), Team Cheever (3) Oldsmobile Laps Led – 996 Oldsmobile Driver Laps Led: Juan Montoya (167), Arie Luyendyk (129), Greg Ray (116), Kenny Brack (89), Tony Stewart (78), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (76), Helio Castroneves (52), Jeff Ward (52), Robby Gordon (50), John Paul, Jr. (39), Mark Dismore (29), Gil de Ferran (27), Buddy Lazier (27), Michael Andretti (16), Robbie Buhl (16), Billy Boat (13), Jimmy Vasser (5), Buzz Calkins (4), Sam Schmidt (4), Davey Hamilton (3), Scott Goodyear (2), Robbie McGehee (2) Oldsmobile Team Laps Led : Team Menard (207), Chip Ganassi Racing (185), Treadway Racing (137), Team Cheever (125), A.J. Foyt Racing (124), Team Penske (79), Team Pelfrey (39), Kelley Racing (29), Hemelgarn Racing (27), Genoa Racing (18), Team Green (16), Bradley Racing (4), Nienhouse Motorsports (3), Pagan Racing (3) Buick Laps Led – 14 Buick Driver Laps Led: Jim Crawford (8), Al Unser (4), Scott Brayton (1), Stephane Gregoire (1) Buick Team Laps Led: King Motorsports (8), Team Menard (4), Brayton Engineering (1), Formula Project (1) Manufacturer History at the Indianapolis 500 Wins (with competition)  27 – Offenhauser (1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1968, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1941, 1937, 1935)18 – General Motors 13 – Chevrolet (2024, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2002, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)12 – Miller (1938, 1936, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1931, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1926, 1923, 1922)10 – Honda (2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2005, 2004)10 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978)8 – Ford (1996, 1995, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1965)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)3 – Duesenberg (1927, 1925, 19243 – Peugeot (1919, 1918, 1913)2 – Mercedes (1994, 19152 – Maserati (1940, 1939)2 – Frontenac (1921, 1920)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Foyt (19771 – Sparks (1946)1 – Delage (1914)1 – National (1912)1 – Marmon (1911)  Earned Poles (with competition) 23 – General Motors18 – Offenhauser (1976, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1950, 1946, 1937)14 – Miller (1938, 1935, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1927, 1926, 1925, 1924, 1923, 1922)14 – Chevrolet (2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2002, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)9 – Cosworth (1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977)8 – Honda (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2005, 2004)7 – Ford (1993, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)4 – Buick (1996, 1995, 1992, 1985)3 – Ballot (1921, 1920, 1919)2 – Foyt (1975, 1974)2 – Novi (1951, 1949)2 – Winfield (1948, 1940)2 – Maserati (1947, 1941)2 – Sparks (1939, 1936)2 – Wisconsin (1912, 1911)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Mercedes (1994)1 – Pratt & Whitney (1968)1 – Cummins (1952)1 – Studebaker (1931)1 – Peugeot (1916)1 – Stutz (1915)1 – Sunbeam (1914)1 – Mercer (1913)

While the dust has settled and the team are home, the memories made at Initiate Show 2026 continue to live on.

The second year of Initiate Show has officially raised the bar, delivering an action-packed weekend at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit that brought together drifting, automotive culture, live entertainment and thousands of passionate fans from across the UK and beyond.After a hugely successful debut event, the team behind Initiate Show came back in 2026 with major upgrades across the board and the response from fans, drivers, traders and partners was nothing short of incredible.One of the biggest additions for 2026 was the introduction of CTRL, taking charge of all on-screen action throughout the event and helping deliver a next-level spectator experience. To make sure fans didn’t miss a second of the action, three huge track-side screens were installed around the venue, bringing the energy from the track directly to every corner of the show.

VIP also received a major upgrade this year, offering guests premium viewing areas alongside inclusive food and drinks packages, creating one of the best ways to experience the event from inside the venue.And because Initiate Show is all about doing things differently… yes, there was even a snowmobile flying through the sky across the prestigious Goodwood lawn.The event welcomed over 7,000 attendees through the gates, while more than 300 show cars packed out the hugely popular Sonax Showcase display. Across social media, the show generated close to 2 million views in the 30 days leading up to and during the event, proving just how quickly Initiate Show is becoming one of the standout automotive events in the UK calendar.

INITIATE SHOW 2026 RAISED THE BAR AT GOODWOOD

While the dust has settled and the team are home, the memories made at Initiate Show 2026 continue to live on.

The second year of Initiate Show has officially raised the bar, delivering an action-packed weekend at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit that brought together drifting, automotive culture, live entertainment and thousands of passionate fans from across the UK and beyond.After a hugely successful debut event, the team behind Initiate Show came back in 2026 with major upgrades across the board and the response from fans, drivers, traders and partners was nothing short of incredible.One of the biggest additions for 2026 was the introduction of CTRL, taking charge of all on-screen action throughout the event and helping deliver a next-level spectator experience. To make sure fans didn’t miss a second of the action, three huge track-side screens were installed around the venue, bringing the energy from the track directly to every corner of the show.

VIP also received a major upgrade this year, offering guests premium viewing areas alongside inclusive food and drinks packages, creating one of the best ways to experience the event from inside the venue.And because Initiate Show is all about doing things differently… yes, there was even a snowmobile flying through the sky across the prestigious Goodwood lawn.The event welcomed over 7,000 attendees through the gates, while more than 300 show cars packed out the hugely popular Sonax Showcase display. Across social media, the show generated close to 2 million views in the 30 days leading up to and during the event, proving just how quickly Initiate Show is becoming one of the standout automotive events in the UK calendar.

Fans were also able to explore an incredible selection of traders and activations throughout the venue, alongside some amazing sponsors whose support helped bring the entire event to life. Thousands of Monster Energy cans were handed out across the weekend, keeping the energy levels high from start to finish.A massive thank you goes out to every sponsor, partner, trader, driver, crew member and attendee who made Initiate Show 2026 possible. Without their support, this event simply wouldn’t happen.Most importantly, Initiate Show 2026 created moments and memories that will stay with people long after the tyre smoke cleared.

CONCORD, NC (May 11, 2026) – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is rolling east for another stretch of nonstop racing.

This week’s agenda includes five nights of action across four tracks in Delaware and Pennsylvania. It all starts with a bang on Wednesday, May 13, as the World of Outlaws will be joined at Georgetown Speedway by the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds for a rare doubleheader in the Delaware Diamond Clash.

From there, a four-hour tow awaits to Selinsgrove Speedway, where the World of Outlaws will visit for the first time since 2019 on Thursday, May 14. Then it’s off to Marion Center Raceway for the annual Connor Bobik Memorial, which starts with a pair of split-field, $6,000-to-win Features on Friday, May 15, before the $30,000-to-win finale on Saturday, May 16.

The week wraps up at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, May 17, with the Billy Winn Classic, one of the marquee events of the track’s 90th anniversary season.

TICKETS & INFO

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

NICK VS. BOBBY: As has been the case all season, you don’t need to look any further than the top of the points table to find intriguing storylines.

Nick Hoffman enters the week as the points leader by three markers over two-time and defending champion Bobby Pierce. The two are still the class of the field from every angle – both drivers picked up a win at the last stop on tour at Mississippi Thunder Speedway, and they both still have zero finishes outside the top 10 all season. While Pierce has more wins with seven compared to Hoffman’s five, Hoffman is out front due to a slight edge in consistency. Hoffman is carrying an 11-race top-five streak into Georgetown, while Pierce has finished seventh or worse three times over that span.

Georgetown and Selinsgrove could be a coin flip, as neither driver has any experience at either track. History gives the edge to Pierce in the second half of the week though, as the “Smooth Operator” is a past winner at both Marion Center (2025) and Bedford (2024). Hoffman is searching for his first win at both tracks, although he has three top fives in three starts at Marion Center and a best of fifth at Bedford from last season.

RYAN’S ROLLING: It took a little longer than he would have liked, but Ryan Gustin has found his groove in 2026.

After going winless in his first 29 starts of the year, Gustin spent a break in the World of Outlaws schedule rattling off three-consecutive regional wins. He maintained that speed at Mississippi Thunder, as he finished third on Thursday and second on Friday before finally breaking through for his first Series win of the season on Saturday, bagging $40,000 in the process.

An up-and-down start to the year likely has Gustin out of the championship conversation, but a top-three finish is still a very realistic goal. The win moved him up to fifth in points, 11 back from the tie for third between Tim McCreadie and Tyler Erb. Given his past success at Marion Center as the 2023 Connor Bobik Memorial winner and his two top fives in two starts at Bedford, this weekend could be Gustin’s chance to make another move up the standings.

FAMILIAR GROUND: There aren’t many weeks on the calendar that Drake Troutman looks forward to more than this one.

Each of the four tracks on the itinerary are within a few hours of Troutman’s Hyndman, PA home, but none are more special than the last stop at Bedford. It’s where Troutman fell in love with racing from the stands and one of the first places where he got behind the wheel. It’s also the home of the DJ Troutman Memorial, the DIRTcar UMP Modified event held every September in honor of Troutman’s late father.

After running countless races at Bedford in Modifieds and Late Models at the regional level, Troutman made his first World of Outlaws start at his home track last year and finished 13th. He’ll try to make Bedford the site of his first Series win of 2026 if he can’t do it beforehand at Georgetown, Selinsgrove or Marion Center, three tracks at which he’s looking to crack the top 10 for the first time in national competition.

TIME TO SHINE: Tim McCreadie isn’t chasing his first win of the year, but it might feel like it.

The Watertown, NY driver’s lone win of the campaign came nearly four months ago in the season-opening DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Since then, he’s been good enough to secure the third spot in the standings, but he’s still trying to lead his first lap since January.

The Northeast has always been fruitful for McCreadie, and 2025 was no different. Last year’s May swing through the region produced McCreadie’s first two wins of the season at Raceway 7 and Bedford, setting him on a trajectory to score four more victories in the summer and fall.

There’s reason to believe this week could once again be a turning point in McCreadie’s season. Like Bedford, Georgetown and Selinsgrove feature the flat 1/2-mile layout that “T-Mac” has so much experience on from his Big Block Modified days. Selinsgrove in particular is a strong track for McCreadie, as he has a win and four top 10s in five World of Outlaws starts there.

LOCAL FAVORITES: Twenty races into his rookie season on tour with the World of Outlaws, Logan Zarin finally gets to race on some tracks he knows well.

Other than Volusia, every facility the Series has been to in 2026 has been new to Zarin, but that changes this week. The former United Late Model Series (ULMS) regular has finished in the top 10 once each at Selinsgrove, Marion Center and Bedford with the regional tour. He’s no stranger to Georgetown either, as he finished 12th in his first Super Late Model start there at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Championship to go along with a pair of RUSH Crate Late Model starts at the Delaware facility.

Other names slated to join the World of Outlaws this week include Rick Eckert, Ross Robinson, Gregg Satterlee, Trevor Collins and many more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Wednesday, May 13, at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, DE
Thursday, May 14, at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, PA
Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, at Marion Center Raceway in Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 17, at Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Nick Hoffman (2779 points)
2. Bobby Pierce (-3)
3. Tim McCreadie (-195)
4. Tyler Erb (-195)
5. Ryan Gustin (-206)
6. Drake Troutman (-216)
7. Ethan Dotson (-244)
8. Daulton Wilson (-251)
9. Dustin Sorensen (-326)
10. Dennis Erb Jr. (-370)

FEATURE WINNERS (8):
Bobby Pierce – 7
Nick Hoffman – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (20):
Nick Hoffman – 18
Bobby Pierce – 14
Ryan Gustin – 7
Tim McCreadie – 7
Tyler Erb – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Drake Troutman – 6
Chris Madden – 5
Daulton Wilson – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Ethan Dotson – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 4
Hudson O’Neal – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Trey Mills – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (18):
Nick Hoffman – 179
Bobby Pierce – 141
Brandon Sheppard – 78
Chris Madden – 73
Ryan Gustin – 72
Drake Troutman – 65
Hudson O’Neal – 45
Jonathan Davenport – 45
Mike Marlar – 39
Daulton Wilson – 37
Tim McCreadie – 28
Ashton Winger – 22
Ethan Dotson – 12
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 2

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (12):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Drake Troutman – 3
Chris Madden – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (13):
Chris Madden – 5
Nick Hoffman – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Bobby Pierce – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Tyler Erb – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (31):
Nick Hoffman – 13
Bobby Pierce – 8
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Tyler Erb – 6
Drake Troutman – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Jonathan Davenport – 3
Brandon Overton – 3
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Trey Mills – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (29):
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Carson Ferguson – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Five-Night Northeast Swing Takes World of Outlaws Through Delaware, Pennsylvania

CONCORD, NC (May 11, 2026) – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is rolling east for another stretch of nonstop racing.

This week’s agenda includes five nights of action across four tracks in Delaware and Pennsylvania. It all starts with a bang on Wednesday, May 13, as the World of Outlaws will be joined at Georgetown Speedway by the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds for a rare doubleheader in the Delaware Diamond Clash.

From there, a four-hour tow awaits to Selinsgrove Speedway, where the World of Outlaws will visit for the first time since 2019 on Thursday, May 14. Then it’s off to Marion Center Raceway for the annual Connor Bobik Memorial, which starts with a pair of split-field, $6,000-to-win Features on Friday, May 15, before the $30,000-to-win finale on Saturday, May 16.

The week wraps up at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, May 17, with the Billy Winn Classic, one of the marquee events of the track’s 90th anniversary season.

TICKETS & INFO

WATCH LIVE ON DIRTVISION

Here are this week’s top storylines:

NICK VS. BOBBY: As has been the case all season, you don’t need to look any further than the top of the points table to find intriguing storylines.

Nick Hoffman enters the week as the points leader by three markers over two-time and defending champion Bobby Pierce. The two are still the class of the field from every angle – both drivers picked up a win at the last stop on tour at Mississippi Thunder Speedway, and they both still have zero finishes outside the top 10 all season. While Pierce has more wins with seven compared to Hoffman’s five, Hoffman is out front due to a slight edge in consistency. Hoffman is carrying an 11-race top-five streak into Georgetown, while Pierce has finished seventh or worse three times over that span.

Georgetown and Selinsgrove could be a coin flip, as neither driver has any experience at either track. History gives the edge to Pierce in the second half of the week though, as the “Smooth Operator” is a past winner at both Marion Center (2025) and Bedford (2024). Hoffman is searching for his first win at both tracks, although he has three top fives in three starts at Marion Center and a best of fifth at Bedford from last season.

RYAN’S ROLLING: It took a little longer than he would have liked, but Ryan Gustin has found his groove in 2026.

After going winless in his first 29 starts of the year, Gustin spent a break in the World of Outlaws schedule rattling off three-consecutive regional wins. He maintained that speed at Mississippi Thunder, as he finished third on Thursday and second on Friday before finally breaking through for his first Series win of the season on Saturday, bagging $40,000 in the process.

An up-and-down start to the year likely has Gustin out of the championship conversation, but a top-three finish is still a very realistic goal. The win moved him up to fifth in points, 11 back from the tie for third between Tim McCreadie and Tyler Erb. Given his past success at Marion Center as the 2023 Connor Bobik Memorial winner and his two top fives in two starts at Bedford, this weekend could be Gustin’s chance to make another move up the standings.

FAMILIAR GROUND: There aren’t many weeks on the calendar that Drake Troutman looks forward to more than this one.

Each of the four tracks on the itinerary are within a few hours of Troutman’s Hyndman, PA home, but none are more special than the last stop at Bedford. It’s where Troutman fell in love with racing from the stands and one of the first places where he got behind the wheel. It’s also the home of the DJ Troutman Memorial, the DIRTcar UMP Modified event held every September in honor of Troutman’s late father.

After running countless races at Bedford in Modifieds and Late Models at the regional level, Troutman made his first World of Outlaws start at his home track last year and finished 13th. He’ll try to make Bedford the site of his first Series win of 2026 if he can’t do it beforehand at Georgetown, Selinsgrove or Marion Center, three tracks at which he’s looking to crack the top 10 for the first time in national competition.

TIME TO SHINE: Tim McCreadie isn’t chasing his first win of the year, but it might feel like it.

The Watertown, NY driver’s lone win of the campaign came nearly four months ago in the season-opening DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Since then, he’s been good enough to secure the third spot in the standings, but he’s still trying to lead his first lap since January.

The Northeast has always been fruitful for McCreadie, and 2025 was no different. Last year’s May swing through the region produced McCreadie’s first two wins of the season at Raceway 7 and Bedford, setting him on a trajectory to score four more victories in the summer and fall.

There’s reason to believe this week could once again be a turning point in McCreadie’s season. Like Bedford, Georgetown and Selinsgrove feature the flat 1/2-mile layout that “T-Mac” has so much experience on from his Big Block Modified days. Selinsgrove in particular is a strong track for McCreadie, as he has a win and four top 10s in five World of Outlaws starts there.

LOCAL FAVORITES: Twenty races into his rookie season on tour with the World of Outlaws, Logan Zarin finally gets to race on some tracks he knows well.

Other than Volusia, every facility the Series has been to in 2026 has been new to Zarin, but that changes this week. The former United Late Model Series (ULMS) regular has finished in the top 10 once each at Selinsgrove, Marion Center and Bedford with the regional tour. He’s no stranger to Georgetown either, as he finished 12th in his first Super Late Model start there at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Championship to go along with a pair of RUSH Crate Late Model starts at the Delaware facility.

Other names slated to join the World of Outlaws this week include Rick Eckert, Ross Robinson, Gregg Satterlee, Trevor Collins and many more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Wednesday, May 13, at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, DE
Thursday, May 14, at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, PA
Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, at Marion Center Raceway in Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 17, at Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Nick Hoffman (2779 points)
2. Bobby Pierce (-3)
3. Tim McCreadie (-195)
4. Tyler Erb (-195)
5. Ryan Gustin (-206)
6. Drake Troutman (-216)
7. Ethan Dotson (-244)
8. Daulton Wilson (-251)
9. Dustin Sorensen (-326)
10. Dennis Erb Jr. (-370)

FEATURE WINNERS (8):
Bobby Pierce – 7
Nick Hoffman – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (20):
Nick Hoffman – 18
Bobby Pierce – 14
Ryan Gustin – 7
Tim McCreadie – 7
Tyler Erb – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Drake Troutman – 6
Chris Madden – 5
Daulton Wilson – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Ethan Dotson – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 4
Hudson O’Neal – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Trey Mills – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (18):
Nick Hoffman – 179
Bobby Pierce – 141
Brandon Sheppard – 78
Chris Madden – 73
Ryan Gustin – 72
Drake Troutman – 65
Hudson O’Neal – 45
Jonathan Davenport – 45
Mike Marlar – 39
Daulton Wilson – 37
Tim McCreadie – 28
Ashton Winger – 22
Ethan Dotson – 12
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 2

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (12):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Drake Troutman – 3
Chris Madden – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (13):
Chris Madden – 5
Nick Hoffman – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Bobby Pierce – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Tyler Erb – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (31):
Nick Hoffman – 13
Bobby Pierce – 8
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Tyler Erb – 6
Drake Troutman – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Jonathan Davenport – 3
Brandon Overton – 3
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Trey Mills – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (29):
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Carson Ferguson – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 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
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA
Friday, May 15 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 16 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Friday, June 19 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
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