Mitch Kalitta Joins Randy Meyer Racing for Top Alcohol Dragster Debut

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Aug 6, 2026 | Featured, Pre-Race Releases, Special Announcements

Randy Meyer Racing is honored to officially announce that Mitch Kalitta, son of two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta, will make his Top Alcohol Dragster debut with the championship-winning team, beginning at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, before continuing his rookie campaign for the remainder of the 2026 NHRA season.

For Mitch, drag racing has never just been a hobby; “I have been involved in drag racing my entire life,” said Kalitta. “My dad has been driving Top Fuel since 1998, and I was born in 2001, so it is absolutely in my blood.”

Growing up at Kalitta Motorsports, Mitch began helping on the race cars around 2015 by assembling short blocks and washing parts, and today he continues to work on the team’s championship-caliber Top Fuel operation. While spending years learning the sport behind the scenes, he officially began his driving career last season in Shawn Langdon’s Super Comp dragster at the NHRA U.S. Nationals. Since then, he has competed in several NHRA divisional events, and won the 2026 World Series of Pro Mod bracket race, building valuable experience before taking the next step into Top Alcohol Dragster.

“I really enjoyed learning how to compete in the index classes because they taught me a lot about how to drag race,” Kalitta explained. “I’m excited for this new challenge because Top Alcohol Dragster is much more like the racing I grew up watching and being a part of. The class is incredibly competitive, the race format is identical to Top Fuel, and the driving procedures are very similar. I’ve been fortunate to learn from my dad, Shawn Langdon, and J.R. Todd, who have all shared advice along the way.”

Randy Meyer Racing recently completed a successful licensing process at multiple tracks with Kalitta, beginning with several introductory laps before progressing to full passes.

“I was very fortunate that Randy allowed me to make several laps at Dragway 42 with pretty much nobody there so I could get all the dumb mistakes out of the way before we went to Norwalk,” Kalitta said. “The first day we started running, Randy just let me go out there to see what it was like, and as the day went on I started making my way farther down the racetrack. By the end of testing, I felt very comfortable making full runs and pulling the chutes on time. It was honestly a dream come true.”

For Randy Meyer, helping develop the next generation of one of drag racing’s most recognizable families is an opportunity the team is proud to be part of.

“We’re excited to welcome Mitch to the team,” said Randy Meyer. “He’s grown up around one of the best racing organizations in our sport, and you can see that in how he is preparing himself as a driver. He’s put in the work and was one of the most coachable drivers we’ve been able to license, and we’re looking forward to helping him continue his development.”

Kalitta will make his competition debut in Brainerd before heading to the NHRA U.S. Nationals, an event that carries special meaning for the young driver.

“I’ve probably been to the U.S. Nationals 20 times in my life, so the opportunity to race there is unbelievable,” Kalitta said. “It’s the crown jewel of drag racing. I’m also really looking forward to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Great Lakes Nationals because it’s my hometown race and I’ll have a lot of family and friends there cheering me on.”

Kalitta credited his family and both organizations for making the opportunity possible.

“I want to thank Connie Kalitta, Chad Head, and my dad for providing this opportunity to run this car. They’re ultimately the ones who made this happen, and their support has been incredible. It’s also been a pleasure working with Randy, Mary, JJ, and the entire Randy Meyer Racing team. I’m very excited to get to Brainerd.”

Mitch Kalitta Joins Randy Meyer Racing for Top Alcohol Dragster Debut

Aug 6, 2026 | Featured, Pre-Race Releases, Special Announcements

Randy Meyer Racing recently completed a successful licensing process at multiple tracks with Kalitta, beginning with several introductory laps before progressing to full passes.

For Randy Meyer, helping develop the next generation of one of drag racing’s most recognizable families is an opportunity the team is proud to be part of.

Kalitta will make his competition debut in Brainerd before heading to the NHRA U.S. Nationals, an event that carries special meaning for the young driver.

Kalitta credited his family and both organizations for making the opportunity possible.

With one of drag racing’s most accomplished families behind him and one of the sport’s premier Top Alcohol Dragster teams guiding his development, Mitch Kalitta now begins the next chapter in a racing journey that has been decades in the making.

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HIGH ROLLERS COMPETING FOR GLORY AT THE KNOXVILLE NATIONALS

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The 15 full-time “High Rollers” of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing are converging upon Knoxville, Iowa this month to fight for the greatest title in sprint car racing: Knoxville Nationals Champion.
Although the co-founders of High Limit, Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson, have each won the Knoxville Nationals, a full-time High Limit Racing driver has yet to earn the title. Rico Abreuhas earned two runner-up finishes, in the 2018 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s and in the 2025 event.
Fellow High Limit driver GIo Scelzi earned the runner-up finish in 2024. Kerry Madsenfinished second in 2015 and has earned two third-place finishes in 2014 and 2017.
The qualifying night fields have been set, with X High Rollers qualifying on Wednesday and X on Thursday.
Wednesday Night:Tanner HolmesBrock ZearfossRico AbreuDanny Sams IIIJustin PeckSye LynchKyle Larson (series co-founder)Gio Scelzi
Thursday Night:Brenham CrouchTyler CourtneyDaison PursleyChase RandallBrent MarksKerry MadsenAaron ReutzelTanner Thorson
This weekend, August 6-9, 10 High Rollers are competing in the Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Five High Rollers have stood on the top of the podium of the 360 Knoxville Nationals. Rico Abreu won the 2025 event over Larson. Tyler Courtney (2024), Aaron Reutzel (2022), Scelzi (2021) and Madsen (2020) have also won the most prestigious 360 winged sprint car race.
The qualifying night breakdown for the 360 Knoxville Nationals is as follows.
Wednesday Night: Chase RandallDaison PursleyTanner HolmesBrock ZearfossJustin PeckKyle Larson (series co-founder)Gio ScelziAaron Reutzel
Thursday Night:Tyler CourtneyRico AbreuKerry Madsen
Hot laps begin each night of both events at 6:45pm, CT. Tickets are available online and each night will be streamed live on DirtVision.The High Limit Room Goes LIVE for the Knoxville Nationals
For the first time ever, FloRacing is bringing a pre-race show to “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” as the Hasty Bake High Limit Room Live Presented by Driven Racing Oil debuts at the Knoxville Nationals next week.
Hosted by Chase Raudman, Tony LaPorta, and Brian Walker, the panel will preview and recap the biggest event in the sport at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” while talking to special guests and serving up fresh and delicious barbeque from Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills.
The show will run from 4:00pm-5:00pm CT on Wednesday and Thursday’s (August 12-13) preliminary nights before moving up to 3:00pm-4:00pm CT (August 14-15) during Friday’s Hard Knox program and Saturday’s $200,000-to-win championship finale.
Three-time Knoxville Nationals champion Kyle Larson will join the show on Wednesday, current Rayce Rudeen Foundation Rookie of the Year competitor Tanner Holmes comes on Thursday, and former 360 Nationals champion Tyler Courtney and former Kings Royal winner Brent Marks will split Friday and Saturday.
You can find the set each day located next to the Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills trailer in the grassy lot next to Braylee’s Diner (formerly Mrs. C’s) and running alongside N Lincoln St near the parking lot where many teams park trailers and work on cars.
Each day, fans who buy merchandise at the High Limit Racing trailer will be able to claim free food from Hasty Bake during the show. Any fans who buy merch all week long will also be entered to win a Hasty Bake Charcoal Grill with the winner being announced during the final show on Saturday afternoon.
Fans at home will be able to watch the program live on the FloRacing app, the FloRacing FAST Channel – available on Amazon Prime, Roku, Fubo TV, and YouTube – and FloRacing/High Limit Racing Facebook pages.

Pin Trading is Back!
The High Roller Trading Pins return to Knoxville Raceway during the 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s! Buy your mystery bags at the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing merchandise trailer located at Celebrate Church or at any full-time High Limit driver’s merchandise trailer during the week.

An official High Roller Pin Trading event will be held at the High Limit merchandise trailer on Saturday, August 15 at 2pm. Only 100 full sets will be sold!

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Bryan Clauson

All of us at Intestate Batteries High Limit Racing and the entire racing community remembers Bryan Clausonnot only for what he accomplished behind the wheel, but for the lives he continues to impact beyond it. A decade ago, Bryan’s deicision to say “YES” to organ and tissue donationcreated a legacy of hope and healing.
We’re proud to join Driven2SaveLives in celebrating 10 years and honoring the lasting impact of Bryan’s lifesaving decision. Learn more at Driven2SaveLives.org.Who Will Be the Musco Lighting Most Improved Driver?
The first half of the 2026 Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing season has concluded and with that, the first step toward the Musco Lighting Most Improved Driver is complete.
The average finish for each High Roller in the opening half of the season has been calculated with series’ point leader, Rico Abreu on top with a 6.08.
When the season concludes, each driver’s average finish for the second half will be calculated as well. The driver who made the most improvement in their average finish from the first half of the season to the second will be named the Musco Lighting Most Improved Driver and win $5,000 at the championship awards banquet.
Abreu won the award in the series inaugural 2024 season. Sye Lynch earned the award and bonus in 2025. Read more here.

HIGH ROLLERS COMPETING FOR GLORY AT THE KNOXVILLE NATIONALS
The 15 full-time “High Rollers” of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing are converging upon Knoxville, Iowa this month to fight for the greatest title in sprint car racing: Knoxville Nationals Champion.
Although the co-founders of High Limit, Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson, have each won the Knoxville Nationals, a full-time High Limit Racing driver has yet to earn the title. Rico Abreuhas earned two runner-up finishes, in the 2018 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s and in the 2025 event.
Fellow High Limit driver GIo Scelzi earned the runner-up finish in 2024. Kerry Madsenfinished second in 2015 and has earned two third-place finishes in 2014 and 2017.
The qualifying night fields have been set, with X High Rollers qualifying on Wednesday and X on Thursday.
Wednesday Night:Tanner HolmesBrock ZearfossRico AbreuDanny Sams IIIJustin PeckSye LynchKyle Larson (series co-founder)Gio Scelzi
Thursday Night:Brenham CrouchTyler CourtneyDaison PursleyChase RandallBrent MarksKerry MadsenAaron ReutzelTanner Thorson
This weekend, August 6-9, 10 High Rollers are competing in the Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Five High Rollers have stood on the top of the podium of the 360 Knoxville Nationals. Rico Abreu won the 2025 event over Larson. Tyler Courtney (2024), Aaron Reutzel (2022), Scelzi (2021) and Madsen (2020) have also won the most prestigious 360 winged sprint car race.
The qualifying night breakdown for the 360 Knoxville Nationals is as follows.
Wednesday Night: Chase RandallDaison PursleyTanner HolmesBrock ZearfossJustin PeckKyle Larson (series co-founder)Gio ScelziAaron Reutzel
Thursday Night:Tyler CourtneyRico AbreuKerry Madsen
Hot laps begin each night of both events at 6:45pm, CT. Tickets are available online and each night will be streamed live on DirtVision.The High Limit Room Goes LIVE for the Knoxville Nationals
For the first time ever, FloRacing is bringing a pre-race show to “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” as the Hasty Bake High Limit Room Live Presented by Driven Racing Oil debuts at the Knoxville Nationals next week.
Hosted by Chase Raudman, Tony LaPorta, and Brian Walker, the panel will preview and recap the biggest event in the sport at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” while talking to special guests and serving up fresh and delicious barbeque from Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills.
The show will run from 4:00pm-5:00pm CT on Wednesday and Thursday’s (August 12-13) preliminary nights before moving up to 3:00pm-4:00pm CT (August 14-15) during Friday’s Hard Knox program and Saturday’s $200,000-to-win championship finale.
Three-time Knoxville Nationals champion Kyle Larson will join the show on Wednesday, current Rayce Rudeen Foundation Rookie of the Year competitor Tanner Holmes comes on Thursday, and former 360 Nationals champion Tyler Courtney and former Kings Royal winner Brent Marks will split Friday and Saturday.
You can find the set each day located next to the Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills trailer in the grassy lot next to Braylee’s Diner (formerly Mrs. C’s) and running alongside N Lincoln St near the parking lot where many teams park trailers and work on cars.
Each day, fans who buy merchandise at the High Limit Racing trailer will be able to claim free food from Hasty Bake during the show. Any fans who buy merch all week long will also be entered to win a Hasty Bake Charcoal Grill with the winner being announced during the final show on Saturday afternoon.
Fans at home will be able to watch the program live on the FloRacing app, the FloRacing FAST Channel – available on Amazon Prime, Roku, Fubo TV, and YouTube – and FloRacing/High Limit Racing Facebook pages.

Coming Up…
Following the “Grandaddy of them All” the Knoxville Nationals on August 11-15, Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing travels west for the annual West Coast Swing.
August 20 – Santa Maria (CA) SpeedwayAugust 21 – Thunderbowl Speedway in Tulare, CAAugust 22 – Placerville (CA) SpeedwayAugust 27-29 – Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CAAugust 31 – Douglas County Dirtrack in Roseburg, ORSeptember 3-5 – Skagit Speedway in Alger, WA

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ASCS 35: 360 Knoxville Nationals Stores Three Decades of Rich History at “Sprint Car Capital”

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KNOXVILLE, IA (August 6, 2026) — Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway mesh together like peanut butter and jelly.

The Iowa-based 1/2-mile black dirt facility has hosted car racing since 1901, but the track’s rise in popularity came with the arrival of the 410 Sprint Car edition of the Knoxville Nationals in 1961 and later the 360 Knoxville Nationals in 1991.

The 36th running of the Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals pres. by Great Southern Bank takes place Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 6-8, with drivers hunting for a $20,000-to-win payday through 30 laps.

Let’s take a trip down the decades that shaped the crown jewel of 360 Sprint Car Racing:

The 1990s

The final decade of the twentieth century introduced the 360 Sprint Cars one week after the 410 event for what was originally billed as the Limited Sprint Nationals on Aug. 24, 1991, with 58 drivers competing.

The 25-lap event saw Marshalltown, IA native David Hesmer best Garry Lee Maier to score a $2,500 check and the honors of being the first-ever 360 Nationals champion. Maier got his time in Victory Lane by becoming the first two-time champion with back-to-back wins aboard the Jimmie Rogers Jenkins No. 11x from 1992-93.

In 1995, the American Sprint Car Series joined the fold to sanction the event, with Danny Lasoski taking the victory before becoming the first driver to win both the 360 and 410 editions of Knoxville Nationals with three scores (1998, 2003-04). Altoona, IA’s Terry McCarl won his first of five 360 Nationals Championship Features in 1996. The 1998 season stores the only event victory for four-time Series champion Gary Wright.

360 Nationals Winners (1991-99)

1991 – David Hesmer

1992 – Garry Lee Maier

1993 – Garry Lee Maier

1994 – Lee Nelson

1995 – Danny Lasoski

1996 – Terry McCarl

1997 – David Hesmer

1998 – Gary Wright

1999 – Dennis Moore Jr.

The 2000s

The new millennium began with an Oklahoma takeover as Oklahoma City native Wayne Johnson became the first driver to win the 360 Nationals and the ASCS National Tour championship in the same year.

Between 2001-05, three drivers won their second career 360 Nationals title, starting with McCarl in 2001, Dennis Moore Jr. in 2003, and Billy Alley completing a back-to-back effort from 2004-05. The outlier of the group was Jeff Swindell, who scored his only victory in 2002.

The final two drivers to score their first event victory of the decade were Jesse Giannetto and Shane Stewart in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Johnson won his second 360 Nationals Feature in 2008, and McCarl earned his third triumph in the 2009 running.

360 Nationals Winners (2000-2009)

2000 – Wayne Johnson

2001 – Terry McCarl

2002 – Jeff Swindell

2003 – Dennis Moore Jr.

2004 – Billy Alley

2005 – Billy Alley

2006 – Jesse Giannetto

2007 – Shane Stewart

2008 – Wayne Johnson

2009 – Terry McCarl

The 2010s

Stewart and crew chief Paul Silva became one of the most threatening duos in 360 Nationals history with a record four consecutive Championship Feature wins from 2010-13. In that span, Stewart nabbed the 2011 ASCS National title – the second and last of his career.

The first driver to topple Stewart’s reign came from Higginsville, MO’s Brian Brown, who scored his first win in the 2014 running in his 15th career attempt. McCarl returned to the top in 2015 for his fourth triumph. In 2016, Sammy Swindell showed that age doesn’t affect speed as he became the oldest driver to win the 360 Nationals at 60 years of age aboard the No. 3s A.G. Rains machine.

Sioux Falls, SD’s Clint Garner pulled off the upset with the 2017 victory, then McCarl tied Stewart on the all-time wins list with his fifth victory in the 2018 edition. James McFadden became the first Australian driver to win the 360 Nationals with his triumph in the 2019 edition for Kasey Kahne Racing.

360 Nationals Winners (2010-2019)

2010 – Shane Stewart

2011 – Shane Stewart

2012 – Shane Stewart

2013 – Shane Stewart

2014 – Brian Brown

2015 – Terry McCarl

2016 – Sammy Swindell

2017 – Clint Garner

2018 – Terry McCarl

2019 – James McFadden

The 2020s

McFadden’s time as the only Australian champion did not last long, as St. Mary’s, New South Wales native Kerry Madsen led all 25 laps to win for Big Game Motorsports in the COVID-19-impacted event of 2020. The next year saw a thrilling fight with Giovanni Scelzi besting Daryn Pittman to the twin checkered flags to become the youngest 360 Nationals champion at 19 years old.

There was an increase in laps from 25 to 30 for the Championship Feature for the 2022 showcase. The added count did not affect Aaron Reutzel, who became the latest former ASCS National Tour champion to win at Knoxville when he took the Ridge and Sons Racing No. 8 machine to his first win.

Brown returned to the limelight in 2023 by inching to a 0.02-second margin of victory over Reutzel at the finish line for the first $20,000-to-win purse in the event. The last two runnings of the event have seen first-time winners: Tyler Courtney took the Clauson-Marshall Racing No. 7BC to Victory Lane in 2024, and Rico Abreu outdueled Kyle Larson for the win in 2025.

360 Nationals Winners (2020-2025)

2020 – Kerry Madsen

2021 – Gio Scelzi

2022 – Aaron Reutzel

2023 – Brian Brown

2024 – Tyler Courtney

2025 – Rico Abreu

ASCS 35: 360 Knoxville Nationals Stores Three Decades of Rich History at “Sprint Car Capital” KNOXVILLE, IA (August 6, 2026) — Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway mesh together like peanut butter and jelly.

Let’s take a trip down the decades that shaped the crown jewel of 360 Sprint Car Racing:

The 1990s

360 Nationals Winners (1991-99)

1991 – David Hesmer

1992 – Garry Lee Maier

1993 – Garry Lee Maier

1994 – Lee Nelson

1995 – Danny Lasoski

1996 – Terry McCarl

1997 – David Hesmer

1998 – Gary Wright

1999 – Dennis Moore Jr.

The 2000s

The new millennium began with an Oklahoma takeover as Oklahoma City native Wayne Johnson became the first driver to win the 360 Nationals and the ASCS National Tour championship in the same year.

360 Nationals Winners (2000-2009)

2000 – Wayne Johnson

2001 – Terry McCarl

2002 – Jeff Swindell

2003 – Dennis Moore Jr.

2004 – Billy Alley

2005 – Billy Alley

2006 – Jesse Giannetto

2007 – Shane Stewart

2008 – Wayne Johnson

2009 – Terry McCarl

The 2010s

360 Nationals Winners (2010-2019)

2010 – Shane Stewart

2011 – Shane Stewart

2012 – Shane Stewart

2013 – Shane Stewart

2014 – Brian Brown

2015 – Terry McCarl

2016 – Sammy Swindell

2017 – Clint Garner

2018 – Terry McCarl

2019 – James McFadden

The 2020s

360 Nationals Winners (2020-2025)

2020 – Kerry Madsen

2021 – Gio Scelzi

2022 – Aaron Reutzel

2023 – Brian Brown

2024 – Tyler Courtney

2025 – Rico Abreu

The 36th edition of the Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals will take place from Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 6-8.

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Chevy Racing–Indycar–Portland Advance

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Mountains, blue skies and evergreens frame Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward at Portland International Raceway in 2025

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CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road coursePortland, OregonRace AdvanceAugust 7-9, 2026
DETROIT (August 6, 2026) – The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, along with the Team Chevy drivers and teams, travel west to the Rose City of Portland, Oregon, for the 13th contest of the season. The OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland is the first of six races in five weeks, a grueling stretch that will decide the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion.
The city-owned 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course, just south of the Columbia River, is playing host to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for the 32nd time.
Team Penske’s David Malukas, who is still looking for his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES win, has moved into second place in the title fight after a season-saving drive at Nashville Superspeedway. The 24-year-old recovered after hard contact in practice ended with a trip to the hospital, driving from 25th to third place in the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. Team Chevy’s winners on the season, Christian Lundgaard (Arrow McLaren), Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren) and Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) sit in fourth, fifth and sixth place, making four of the top-six in the title fight Chevrolet-powered drivers.
Chevrolet-powered drivers have won nine times at Portland International Raceway, including four of the seven races since the series returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2018.
Bowtie-badged drivers have also won four of the seven poles since 2018, with Santino Ferrucci (A.J. Foyt Racing) and Lundgaard grabbing the top spot in qualifying the last two years.
Team Penske has 12 podiums at Portland International Raceway, including six since 2018.

Team Penske’s Will Power celebrates a win with his crew at Portland International Raceway in 2026

Mountains, blue skies and evergreens frame Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward at Portland International Raceway in 2025

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CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIESOnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road coursePortland, OregonRace AdvanceAugust 7-9, 2026
DETROIT (August 6, 2026) – The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, along with the Team Chevy drivers and teams, travel west to the Rose City of Portland, Oregon, for the 13th contest of the season. The OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland is the first of six races in five weeks, a grueling stretch that will decide the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion.
The city-owned 1.964-mile, 12-Turn Portland International Raceway road course, just south of the Columbia River, is playing host to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for the 32nd time.
Team Penske’s David Malukas, who is still looking for his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES win, has moved into second place in the title fight after a season-saving drive at Nashville Superspeedway. The 24-year-old recovered after hard contact in practice ended with a trip to the hospital, driving from 25th to third place in the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. Team Chevy’s winners on the season, Christian Lundgaard (Arrow McLaren), Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren) and Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) sit in fourth, fifth and sixth place, making four of the top-six in the title fight Chevrolet-powered drivers.
Chevrolet-powered drivers have won nine times at Portland International Raceway, including four of the seven races since the series returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2018.
Bowtie-badged drivers have also won four of the seven poles since 2018, with Santino Ferrucci (A.J. Foyt Racing) and Lundgaard grabbing the top spot in qualifying the last two years.
Team Penske has 12 podiums at Portland International Raceway, including six since 2018.

Team Penske’s Will Power celebrates a win with his crew at Portland International Raceway in 2026

Chevrolet history at Portland International RacewayChevrolet wins at Portland International Raceway: 9
2025 – Will Power – Team Penske2024 – Will Power – Team Penske2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Will Power – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske
Chevrolet poles at Portland International Raceway: 8
2025 – Christian Lundgaard – Arrow McLaren2024 – Santino Ferrucci – A.J. Foyt Racing2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske1992 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Emerson Fittipaldi Team Penske1990 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske
Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway: 22
Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway by driver: Emerson Fittipaldi (5), Will Power (4), Michael Andretti (2), Al Unser Jr. (2), Mario Andretti (1), Christian Lundgaard (1), Scott McLaughlin (1), Rick Mears (1), Josef Newgarden (1), Bob Rahal (1), Felix Rosenqvist (1), Danny Sullivan (1) and Paul Tracy (1)
Chevrolet podiums at Portland International Raceway by team: Team Penske (12), Galles Racing (3), Newman Haas Racing (3), Patrick Racing (2), Arrow McLaren (2)
Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway: 854
Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway by driver: Will Power (233), Michael Andretti (203), Emerson Fittipaldi (182), , Scott McLaughlin (109), Danny Sullivan (46), Pato O’Ward (45), Rick Mears (25), Mario Andretti (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Felix Rosenqvist (3), Al Unser Jr. (3), Callum Ilott (1)
Chevrolet laps led at Portland International Raceway by team: Team Penske (488), Newman Haas Racing (206), Patrick Racing (110), Arrow McLaren (46), Galles Racing (3), and Juncos Hollinger Racing (1)

Manufacturer History at Portland International Raceway Wins (with competition):
9 – Chevrolet (2025, 2024, 2022, 2019, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)7 – Honda (2023, 2021, 2018, 2000, 1999, 1998, 19964 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984)2 – Ford (2001, 1992)2 – Mercedes (1997, 1995)1 – Toyota (20021 – Ilmor (1994

Poles (with competition):
8 – Chevrolet (2025, 2024, 2022, 2018, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988)6 – Honda (2023, 2021, 2019, 2000, 1999, 1996)5 – Ford (2001, 1998, 1997, 1995, 19934 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984)1 – Toyota (20021 – Ilmor (1995)1 – Porsche (1989)

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Honda Celebrates Eight-Decades of Motorsports Heritage at Monterey Car Week; Displaying Over 20 Championship and Race-Winning Motorcycles and Automobiles

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August 6, 2026 — TORRANCE, CA

This year’s Monterey Car Week – a seminal event for racing enthusiasts – will celebrate Japanese Motorsports
Honda is one of the most decorated manufacturers – racing and winning at the highest levels of two-wheel and four-wheel motorsports
Iconic Honda and Acura race machines will be featured at premier Monterey Car Week events: Motorlux, The Quail, Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Historic race machines to be displayed or demonstrated include championship and race winners from Formula 1®, IndyCar, IMSA, SCCA, Baja racing, MotoGP, Dakar and more

Honda will celebrate eight decades of two- and four-wheel motorsports heritage during California’s famed Monterey Car Week (Aug. 12–16). The showcase includes more than 20 iconic Honda and Acura championship-winning race cars and motorcycles that competed in such iconic races series as Formula 1®, IndyCar, IMSA, SCCA, Baja racing, MotoGP, Dakar, the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, AMA Supercross, Formula Xtreme and more.

The race machines will be featured at premier events throughout the week, including Motorlux, The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (RMMR) at Laguna Seca and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

“Our founder, Soichiro Honda, believed in competition as a means to improve our company, our engineers and our products and racing became a key part of the corporate culture of Honda,” said David Salters, president, Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US). “Honda has won at the highest levels of motorsports here and around the world, and we’re excited to share our rich motorsports heritage at Monterey Car Week with more Honda and Acura championship-winning race machines heading to the Monterey Peninsula than ever before.”

Motorsport is deeply ingrained in Honda’s corporate DNA. The company has consistently competed and won at the highest levels of motorsports worldwide. From its inaugural participation in the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race in 1959, Honda has achieved numerous victories and championships on two wheels and four. Notably, Honda boasts an impressive 17 Indianapolis 500 victories, the most among any major auto manufacturer, 25 premier-class Grand Prix and MotoGP Constructors’ Championships, six Formula 1® Drivers’ Championships, and six Formula 1® Constructor’s titles.

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the global racing arm of Honda, has been a driving force in motorsports since its founding in 1982, building on the racing spirit that has led the Honda and Acura brands to the top of motorsports’ greatest podiums.

With the support of HRC US, the American Honda Collection Hall, the Honda Collection Hall in Motegi, Japan, as well as team partners and private owners, Honda and Acura will display and demonstrate race and championship winning machines throughout Monterey Car Week. Below is a partial list of race machines to be displayed:

Honda Four-Wheel Activations at Monterey Car Week

Formula 1®

1986 Williams Honda FW11 // Demonstration laps at RMMR
Honda is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its first Formula 1® Constructors’ title.Powered by the 1.5-liter V6 twin-turbo RA166E engine, the FW11 was renowned for its outstanding performance. It claimed nine victories from 16 races during the 1986 season, driven by Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell.
2026 Aston Martin Aramco Racing Formula One™ AMR26 // Displayed at RMMR
2026 marks the biggest regulatory reset in a generation as well as the beginning of Honda’s works partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. The AMR26 is powered by the Honda RA626H power unit – a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 developed with Honda’s advanced electrification technologies.

IndyCar

Alex Palou’s 2025 IndyCar // Demonstration laps at RMMR
Alex Palou’s 2025 Indianapolis 500 and championship winning Honda-powered IndyCar is one of the most dominant machines in the series history. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver racked up eight wins during the year and secured his fourth series championship.
Alex Zanardi’s 1996 IndyCar // Displayed at RMMR
Honoring the late Alex Zanardi, this 1996 Honda-powered IndyCar, commemorates the life and legacy of the two-time CART champion on the 30th anniversary of “The Pass” – a move through Laguna Seca’s legendary Corkscrew that is still widely considered to be the greatest overtake in IndyCar history.
Gil de Ferran’s 2001 IndyCar // Demonstration laps at RMMR
This 2001 Reynard 01i raced by the late Gil de Ferran for Team Penske won the 2001 CART championship. The HRC Heritage Racing Program recently supported the vehicle’s restoration, providing a period correct Honda engine to the car’s current owner, Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing and long-time friend of de Ferran. Brown purchased the car from Roger Penske in 2026.

IMSA

Acura ARX-06 GTP // Displayed at Motorlux and RMMR
The Meyer Shank Racing No. 60 ARX-06 won the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona—the first race of IMSA’s new hybrid GTP era—with Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Hélio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud. Developed jointly by HRC US and ORECA, the ARX-06 combines an all-new ORECA LMDh chassis with Acura-designed bodywork, aerodynamics and cooling systems. Its bespoke AR24e 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 was designed, developed and assembled by HRC US.
Acura Team Penske ARX-05 Daytona Prototype // Displayed at RMMR
Highly successful prototype racing car developed for the Daytona Prototype International (DPi) class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Competing from 2018 through 2022, the Acura ARX-05 secured three teams’, drivers’, and constructors’ championships (2019, 2020, 2022) as well as a Rolex 24 Hour win (2022) with Meyer Shank Racing.
Acura ARX-01a // Displayed at The Quail and RMMR
The first race car available for purchase and restoration from the new HRC Heritage Racing Program is the V8-powered #26 XM Satellite Radio AGR Acura ARX-01a, the first purpose-built Acura endurance race car and the first car and engine designed and developed by HRC in the U.S. Winner of the LMP2 class at the 2007 Sebring 12 Hours, its debut race, the Andretti Green Racing “XM” car was driven to victory at Sebring by Dario Franchitti, Bryan Herta and Tony Kanaan.
Acura NSX GT3 Chassis No. 5 // Displayed at RMMR
The Acura NSX GT3 recorded 38 class wins in both IMSA and SRO; plus two manufacturers’ championships, five drivers’ titles and four teams’ championships from 2017-2023. Chassis No. 5 is the winningest NSX GT3 of all time and displayed in its iconic “Lady Liberty” livery. This car is currently available for sale by HRC USA.
Comptech Spice Acura GTP Lights Prototypes // Racing at RMMR
The Comptech Racing Acura Spice GTP was the first Acura endurance prototype. Driven by Parker Johnstone and powered by a modified 3.0-liter VTEC V-6 engine from the first-generation Acura NSX, it won three consecutive GTP Lights Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships from 1991-1993, and class wins at the 1991 and 1992 24 Hours of Daytona and 1993 12 Hours of Sebring.
Acura Integra 40 Racer // Demonstration laps at the RMMR
A first-generation Integra tribute build honoring the brand’s first race car–the Comptech Integra No. 48–which won consecutive IMSA International Sedan Series Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships from 1987 to 1990. The recreated race car was built by HRC US in honor of the 40th anniversary of Acura and made its debut at the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

24 Hours of Le Mans

1996 TEAM KUNIMITSU NSX GT2 // Displayed at RMMR and Concours d’Elegance
Following Honda’s first class win at Le Mans in 1995, driver Kunimitsu Takahashi entered the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans as a privateer with the No. 75 NSX GT2. Wearing the now iconic RAYBRIG livery, the NSX finished third in the GT2 class – an impressive debut for the rookie team. Returning to Japan, the NSX GT2 entered the Japanese GT Championship (JGTC) with #100 now on the doors. It remains the only right-hand-drive NSX GT2 ever built—a configuration chosen specifically to provide an advantage at the clockwise Circuit de la Sarthe.
Strakka Racing ARX-01c // Racing at RMMR; Displayed at Concours d’Elegance
The first of the historic “Acura Racing eXperimental” racing prototypes, the ARX-01 entered the American Le Mans Series in 2007. In 2010, the ARX-01c took on the ultimate endurance challenge – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Just five years after Honda’s historic first class-win, the Strakka Racing entry repeated the feat, winning the highly-competitive LMP2 class. Recently restored by HRC US, the ARX-01c will compete in the Scott Pruett Legends event at RMMR, driven by current Acura GTP IMSA driver and two-time Le Mans class winner Nick Yelloly.

Japanese Super GT and Endurance

Honda S800 RSC // Displayed at RMMR
“RSC” stands for Honda Racing Service Center, the company’s racing enterprise in the late 1960s and early 1970s. A legendary machine to early Honda enthusiasts, this S800 RSC won the GT-1 class at the 1968 12 Hours of Suzuka and finished third overall with a tiny 873cc engine that revs to a 10,500 rpm redline.
RAYBRIG NSX GT // Demonstration laps at RMMR (Jenson Button)
Winner of the 2018 and 2020 GT500 class championships in the Japanese Super GT series, the TEAM KUNIMITSU RAYBRIG NSX GT was driven by Jenson Button and Naoki Yamamoto to the 2018 title at the season finale at Twin Ring Motegi. In 2020 driver Naoki Yamamoto won the championship with a pass in the last corner of the final lap at Fuji Speedway.

Touring Car

Honda Civic 1200 // Displayed at RMMR
In 1974, Bob Boileau purchased a new Honda Civic 1200 and built the first American Honda road racing car, which would go on to win six SCCA GT5 championships.
Realtime Racing Acura Integra Type R // Demonstration laps at RMMR
From 1997 to 2002, the RealTime Acura Integra Type R dominated the SPEED Touring Car Championship capturing 23 race wins on the way to five drivers’ championships and four manufacturers’ championships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002).
Realtime Racing Acura NSX // Displayed at RMMR
Entered the World Challenge GT (née Touring 1) series, the RealTime Racing Acura NSX won eight races between the 1996 – 1998 seasons and the Drivers’ Championship for Peter Cunningham in 1997. The team supercharged the NSX for the ‘01 and ‘02 seasons, earning six more wins.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Acura Integra Type S DE5 // Demonstration laps at RMMR
This Acura Integra Type S DE5 has raced to the summit of Pikes Peak four times in the highly competitive Time Attack 1 (TA1) division. Drivers include Loni Unser, Katherine Legge and Dai Yoshihara.

Baja 1000

Honda N600 Baja // Displayed at RMMR
The first race car from American Honda. Powered by a 35 horsepower 600cc air-cooled two-cylinder engine, the microcar competed in the 1970 Baja 1000 driven by desert racing pioneers Dave Ekins and Bill Robertson Jr.

Honda Two-Wheel Activations at Monterey Car Week

Grand Prix / MotoGP

2026 Honda RC213V // Displayed at RMMR
The current MotoGP entry of the Honda HRC Castrol team ridden by Luca Marini and Joan Mir,the RC213V has won seven constructors, six rider and six team championships in the fifteen years from its debut in 2012. The motorcycle is powered by a Honda 1000cc V4 four-stroke engine and achieves top speeds of over 223 mph.
Nicky Hayden’s 2006 Honda RC211V // Displayed at RMMR
Nicky Hayden’s 2006 Laguna Seca and championship-winning machine is one of the most successful MotoGP bikes of all time. With a unique 990cc V5 four-stroke engine (inline-three at the front, inline-two at the rear), the RC211V dominated the premier class, securing 48 race wins, 3 rider championships and 4 constructor titles during its 5-year run.
Mick Doohan’s 1997 Honda NSR500 // Displayed at RMMR
Mick Doohan won the 1997 FIM Grand Prix championship on this bike on his way to five world championships. The 500cc two-stroke Honda NSR500 is an iconic, championship-winning machine that pioneered advanced GP technology, including the notorious “Big Bang” firing order and early electronic fuel injection. Doohan preferred the “Screamer” firing order engine, which is what this bike has. From 1984-2002, the NSR500 was ridden to over 100 race wins, carrying legends like Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi, Eddie Lawson and Wayne Gardner to 10 riders’ world championships, cementing its legacy as one of the most dominant race machines in motorsport history.

Daytona 200

Dick Mann 1970 Honda CR750 Replica // Displayed at RMMR
The racing version of the world’s first superbike—the revolutionary 4-cylinder Honda CB750—introduced in 1969. Honda entered four CR750s in the 1970 Daytona 200 with Dick Mann, Bill Smith, Tommy Robb and Ralph Bryans, some of the best motorcycle racers in the world. Mann went on to win the race, cementing the performance legacy of the Honda CB750 and giving Honda its first Daytona 200 victory.

Dakar Rally

Ricky Brabec’s 2020 Honda CRF450 RALLY // Demonstration laps at RMMR
Ridden to Dakar Rally victories in 2020 and 2024 by Ricky Brabec and in 2021 by Kevin Benavides, the Honda CRF450 RALLY features a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 450cc engine and a massive multi-fuel-tank system designed for long, 250+ mile desert stages. Brabec’s win in 2020 gave Honda its first Dakar victory since 1989. Known as the toughest sporting event in the world, Honda has won the Dakar Rally eight times.

AMA Supercross / Motocross / Supersport

2004 CBR600RR AMA Formula Xtreme // Displayed at RMMR
Canadian motorcycle racer Miguel Duhamel and Honda were dominant in AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme 600cc racing from the late 1980s through the early 2000s with the rider capturing eight national championships and Honda winning a total of 11 with Duhamel, Doug Polen, Tom Kipp and Nicky Hayden. Duhamel also clinched the 1995 AMA Superbike crown and five Daytona 200 wins from 1991-2005. The production-based CBR600RR race bike features a 599cc transverse inline four-cylinder, DOHC engine with powertrain, brake system, steering and suspension upgrades.
Jett Lawrence’s 2025 Honda CRF450R // Displayed at RMMR
Campaigned during the 2024 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons, Jett Lawrence rode the production-based factory race bike to eight race wins to take the 2024 Supercross championship and won four rounds of that year’s Motocross season. Lawrence also went on to win the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship and SuperMotocross Championship. The bike features a 450cc single-cylinder engine with Unicam® SOHC, four-valve engine.

About Honda Racing Corporation USA
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) leads all Honda and Acura racing programs in North America and has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA sports cars to grassroots racing programs, HRC US has amassed over 500 race wins and 60 series championships.

HRC US specializes in the in-house design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics, racing products and performance parts, as well as technical and race support. The company offers HRC parts and race support services to Honda and Acura racers in North America. In 2024, HRC US expanded its operations to pursue consumer performance parts, merchandise and historic memorabilia sales.

Honda Celebrates Eight-Decades of Motorsports Heritage at Monterey Car Week; Displaying Over 20 Championship and Race-Winning Motorcycles and Automobiles

August 6, 2026 — TORRANCE, CA

This year’s Monterey Car Week – a seminal event for racing enthusiasts – will celebrate Japanese Motorsports
Honda is one of the most decorated manufacturers – racing and winning at the highest levels of two-wheel and four-wheel motorsports
Iconic Honda and Acura race machines will be featured at premier Monterey Car Week events: Motorlux, The Quail, Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Historic race machines to be displayed or demonstrated include championship and race winners from Formula 1®, IndyCar, IMSA, SCCA, Baja racing, MotoGP, Dakar and more

Honda Four-Wheel Activations at Monterey Car Week

Formula 1®

1986 Williams Honda FW11 // Demonstration laps at RMMR
Honda is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its first Formula 1® Constructors’ title.Powered by the 1.5-liter V6 twin-turbo RA166E engine, the FW11 was renowned for its outstanding performance. It claimed nine victories from 16 races during the 1986 season, driven by Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell.
2026 Aston Martin Aramco Racing Formula One™ AMR26 // Displayed at RMMR
2026 marks the biggest regulatory reset in a generation as well as the beginning of Honda’s works partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. The AMR26 is powered by the Honda RA626H power unit – a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 developed with Honda’s advanced electrification technologies.

IndyCar

Alex Palou’s 2025 IndyCar // Demonstration laps at RMMR
Alex Palou’s 2025 Indianapolis 500 and championship winning Honda-powered IndyCar is one of the most dominant machines in the series history. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver racked up eight wins during the year and secured his fourth series championship.
Alex Zanardi’s 1996 IndyCar // Displayed at RMMR
Honoring the late Alex Zanardi, this 1996 Honda-powered IndyCar, commemorates the life and legacy of the two-time CART champion on the 30th anniversary of “The Pass” – a move through Laguna Seca’s legendary Corkscrew that is still widely considered to be the greatest overtake in IndyCar history.
Gil de Ferran’s 2001 IndyCar // Demonstration laps at RMMR
This 2001 Reynard 01i raced by the late Gil de Ferran for Team Penske won the 2001 CART championship. The HRC Heritage Racing Program recently supported the vehicle’s restoration, providing a period correct Honda engine to the car’s current owner, Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing and long-time friend of de Ferran. Brown purchased the car from Roger Penske in 2026.

IMSA

Acura ARX-06 GTP // Displayed at Motorlux and RMMR
The Meyer Shank Racing No. 60 ARX-06 won the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona—the first race of IMSA’s new hybrid GTP era—with Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Hélio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud. Developed jointly by HRC US and ORECA, the ARX-06 combines an all-new ORECA LMDh chassis with Acura-designed bodywork, aerodynamics and cooling systems. Its bespoke AR24e 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 was designed, developed and assembled by HRC US.
Acura Team Penske ARX-05 Daytona Prototype // Displayed at RMMR
Highly successful prototype racing car developed for the Daytona Prototype International (DPi) class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Competing from 2018 through 2022, the Acura ARX-05 secured three teams’, drivers’, and constructors’ championships (2019, 2020, 2022) as well as a Rolex 24 Hour win (2022) with Meyer Shank Racing.
Acura ARX-01a // Displayed at The Quail and RMMR
The first race car available for purchase and restoration from the new HRC Heritage Racing Program is the V8-powered #26 XM Satellite Radio AGR Acura ARX-01a, the first purpose-built Acura endurance race car and the first car and engine designed and developed by HRC in the U.S. Winner of the LMP2 class at the 2007 Sebring 12 Hours, its debut race, the Andretti Green Racing “XM” car was driven to victory at Sebring by Dario Franchitti, Bryan Herta and Tony Kanaan.
Acura NSX GT3 Chassis No. 5 // Displayed at RMMR
The Acura NSX GT3 recorded 38 class wins in both IMSA and SRO; plus two manufacturers’ championships, five drivers’ titles and four teams’ championships from 2017-2023. Chassis No. 5 is the winningest NSX GT3 of all time and displayed in its iconic “Lady Liberty” livery. This car is currently available for sale by HRC USA.
Comptech Spice Acura GTP Lights Prototypes // Racing at RMMR
The Comptech Racing Acura Spice GTP was the first Acura endurance prototype. Driven by Parker Johnstone and powered by a modified 3.0-liter VTEC V-6 engine from the first-generation Acura NSX, it won three consecutive GTP Lights Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships from 1991-1993, and class wins at the 1991 and 1992 24 Hours of Daytona and 1993 12 Hours of Sebring.
Acura Integra 40 Racer // Demonstration laps at the RMMR
A first-generation Integra tribute build honoring the brand’s first race car–the Comptech Integra No. 48–which won consecutive IMSA International Sedan Series Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships from 1987 to 1990. The recreated race car was built by HRC US in honor of the 40th anniversary of Acura and made its debut at the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

24 Hours of Le Mans

1996 TEAM KUNIMITSU NSX GT2 // Displayed at RMMR and Concours d’Elegance
Following Honda’s first class win at Le Mans in 1995, driver Kunimitsu Takahashi entered the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans as a privateer with the No. 75 NSX GT2. Wearing the now iconic RAYBRIG livery, the NSX finished third in the GT2 class – an impressive debut for the rookie team. Returning to Japan, the NSX GT2 entered the Japanese GT Championship (JGTC) with #100 now on the doors. It remains the only right-hand-drive NSX GT2 ever built—a configuration chosen specifically to provide an advantage at the clockwise Circuit de la Sarthe.
Strakka Racing ARX-01c // Racing at RMMR; Displayed at Concours d’Elegance
The first of the historic “Acura Racing eXperimental” racing prototypes, the ARX-01 entered the American Le Mans Series in 2007. In 2010, the ARX-01c took on the ultimate endurance challenge – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Just five years after Honda’s historic first class-win, the Strakka Racing entry repeated the feat, winning the highly-competitive LMP2 class. Recently restored by HRC US, the ARX-01c will compete in the Scott Pruett Legends event at RMMR, driven by current Acura GTP IMSA driver and two-time Le Mans class winner Nick Yelloly.

Japanese Super GT and Endurance

Honda S800 RSC // Displayed at RMMR
“RSC” stands for Honda Racing Service Center, the company’s racing enterprise in the late 1960s and early 1970s. A legendary machine to early Honda enthusiasts, this S800 RSC won the GT-1 class at the 1968 12 Hours of Suzuka and finished third overall with a tiny 873cc engine that revs to a 10,500 rpm redline.
RAYBRIG NSX GT // Demonstration laps at RMMR (Jenson Button)
Winner of the 2018 and 2020 GT500 class championships in the Japanese Super GT series, the TEAM KUNIMITSU RAYBRIG NSX GT was driven by Jenson Button and Naoki Yamamoto to the 2018 title at the season finale at Twin Ring Motegi. In 2020 driver Naoki Yamamoto won the championship with a pass in the last corner of the final lap at Fuji Speedway.

Touring Car

Honda Civic 1200 // Displayed at RMMR
In 1974, Bob Boileau purchased a new Honda Civic 1200 and built the first American Honda road racing car, which would go on to win six SCCA GT5 championships.
Realtime Racing Acura Integra Type R // Demonstration laps at RMMR
From 1997 to 2002, the RealTime Acura Integra Type R dominated the SPEED Touring Car Championship capturing 23 race wins on the way to five drivers’ championships and four manufacturers’ championships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002).
Realtime Racing Acura NSX // Displayed at RMMR
Entered the World Challenge GT (née Touring 1) series, the RealTime Racing Acura NSX won eight races between the 1996 – 1998 seasons and the Drivers’ Championship for Peter Cunningham in 1997. The team supercharged the NSX for the ‘01 and ‘02 seasons, earning six more wins.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Acura Integra Type S DE5 // Demonstration laps at RMMR
This Acura Integra Type S DE5 has raced to the summit of Pikes Peak four times in the highly competitive Time Attack 1 (TA1) division. Drivers include Loni Unser, Katherine Legge and Dai Yoshihara.

Baja 1000

Honda N600 Baja // Displayed at RMMR
The first race car from American Honda. Powered by a 35 horsepower 600cc air-cooled two-cylinder engine, the microcar competed in the 1970 Baja 1000 driven by desert racing pioneers Dave Ekins and Bill Robertson Jr.

Honda Two-Wheel Activations at Monterey Car Week

Grand Prix / MotoGP

2026 Honda RC213V // Displayed at RMMR
The current MotoGP entry of the Honda HRC Castrol team ridden by Luca Marini and Joan Mir,the RC213V has won seven constructors, six rider and six team championships in the fifteen years from its debut in 2012. The motorcycle is powered by a Honda 1000cc V4 four-stroke engine and achieves top speeds of over 223 mph.
Nicky Hayden’s 2006 Honda RC211V // Displayed at RMMR
Nicky Hayden’s 2006 Laguna Seca and championship-winning machine is one of the most successful MotoGP bikes of all time. With a unique 990cc V5 four-stroke engine (inline-three at the front, inline-two at the rear), the RC211V dominated the premier class, securing 48 race wins, 3 rider championships and 4 constructor titles during its 5-year run.
Mick Doohan’s 1997 Honda NSR500 // Displayed at RMMR
Mick Doohan won the 1997 FIM Grand Prix championship on this bike on his way to five world championships. The 500cc two-stroke Honda NSR500 is an iconic, championship-winning machine that pioneered advanced GP technology, including the notorious “Big Bang” firing order and early electronic fuel injection. Doohan preferred the “Screamer” firing order engine, which is what this bike has. From 1984-2002, the NSR500 was ridden to over 100 race wins, carrying legends like Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi, Eddie Lawson and Wayne Gardner to 10 riders’ world championships, cementing its legacy as one of the most dominant race machines in motorsport history.

Daytona 200

Dick Mann 1970 Honda CR750 Replica // Displayed at RMMR
The racing version of the world’s first superbike—the revolutionary 4-cylinder Honda CB750—introduced in 1969. Honda entered four CR750s in the 1970 Daytona 200 with Dick Mann, Bill Smith, Tommy Robb and Ralph Bryans, some of the best motorcycle racers in the world. Mann went on to win the race, cementing the performance legacy of the Honda CB750 and giving Honda its first Daytona 200 victory.

Dakar Rally

Ricky Brabec’s 2020 Honda CRF450 RALLY // Demonstration laps at RMMR
Ridden to Dakar Rally victories in 2020 and 2024 by Ricky Brabec and in 2021 by Kevin Benavides, the Honda CRF450 RALLY features a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 450cc engine and a massive multi-fuel-tank system designed for long, 250+ mile desert stages. Brabec’s win in 2020 gave Honda its first Dakar victory since 1989. Known as the toughest sporting event in the world, Honda has won the Dakar Rally eight times.

AMA Supercross / Motocross / Supersport

2004 CBR600RR AMA Formula Xtreme // Displayed at RMMR
Canadian motorcycle racer Miguel Duhamel and Honda were dominant in AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme 600cc racing from the late 1980s through the early 2000s with the rider capturing eight national championships and Honda winning a total of 11 with Duhamel, Doug Polen, Tom Kipp and Nicky Hayden. Duhamel also clinched the 1995 AMA Superbike crown and five Daytona 200 wins from 1991-2005. The production-based CBR600RR race bike features a 599cc transverse inline four-cylinder, DOHC engine with powertrain, brake system, steering and suspension upgrades.
Jett Lawrence’s 2025 Honda CRF450R // Displayed at RMMR
Campaigned during the 2024 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons, Jett Lawrence rode the production-based factory race bike to eight race wins to take the 2024 Supercross championship and won four rounds of that year’s Motocross season. Lawrence also went on to win the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship and SuperMotocross Championship. The bike features a 450cc single-cylinder engine with Unicam® SOHC, four-valve engine.

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TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Iowa SpeedwayAugust 8-9, 2026

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The end of the 2026 regular season is on the horizon, and for the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, that journey continues this weekend with a trip to the heart of the “Hawkeye State” to take on Iowa Speedway – a track where Chevrolet reigns as the defending winner in NASCAR’s premier series. Saturday’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 will mark the penultimate race of the O’Reilly Series regular season schedule, with six Team Chevy drivers heading into the weekend with a solidified spot in the title hunt. The Cup Series will round out the weekend on Sunday with the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol – the first of three-straight short-track events en route to the regular season finale.

THE SITE OF STENHOUSE’S FIRSTIowa Speedway is the site that made Ricky Stenhouse Jr. a first-time winner in the NASCAR national ranks. Rewinding to 2011 and his sophomore season in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Stenhouse Jr. made his first trip to victory lane at Iowa, going on to reel off three-straight at the track (2011 sweep; May 2012) – a record streak in the division that still stands today. Returning to the track 12 years later for the Cup Series’ inaugural event, the Mississippi native quickly found his footing around the 7/8-mile oval to earn a top-five finish.

Another Record on the Horizon for JR Motorsports: A storybook season continues for JR Motorsports with Kvapil’s Indianapolis victory marking the organization’s 14th trip to victory lane this season – boosting its winning percentage to 63.6 percent on the season. Kvapil, the sixth different driver to earn a win under the JRM banner this season, also led the organization to one-two-three-four finish – making them the first organization in series’ history to sweep the top-four finishing positions of a race. The organization sits at now 79 consecutive races with at least one finish in the top-10 – tying the record previously set by RFK Racing.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Chevrolet will serve as the official pace vehicle for the Iowa Speedway race weekend with the Corvette Stingray pacing the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in their respective events.
·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR national ranks at Iowa Speedway: NASCAR Cup SeriesWilliam Byron – one win (Aug. 2025) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesRicky Stenhouse Jr. – three wins (2011 sweep; May 2012) Sam Mayer – two wins (Aug. 2025; June 2024) Justin Allgaier – one win (June 2018)William Byron – one win (June 2017) NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesWilliam Byron – one win (June 2016)Austin Dillon – one win (July 2010)
·        With Grant Enfinger’s win at Lime Rock Park, Chevrolet sits just two wins away from its milestone 300th all-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win.
·        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 165 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 73 victories – a winning percentage of 44.2%.
·        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 887 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.
FOR THE FANS:Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Display in the Fan Midway at Iowa Speedway, which features a variety of vehicles including: Silverado 2500 LTZ, Tahoe High Country, Silverado 1500 LTZ, Equinox EV RS, Traverse RS, Corvette Z06, Blazer EV SS, Colorado ZR2, NASCAR Cup Series Camaro ZL1 show car.
Chevrolet Display Hours of Operation:Friday, August 7: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Team Chevy Driver Appearances at the Display:Saturday, August 8: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Michael McDowell: 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Justin Allgaier & Carson Kvapil: 12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sammy Smith & Rajah Caruth: 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Sunday, August 9: Austin Dillon: 10:35 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Kyle Larson: 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Ross Chastain & Shane van Gisbergen: 11:20 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Daniel Suarez: 11:35 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  William Byron: 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup SeriesIowa Corn 350 Powered by EthanolSunday, Aug. 9, at 3:30 p.m. ETUSA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Hy-Vee Perks 250Saturday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m. ETCW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletThere’s a little different look to your Busch Light car this weekend?“Being an eighth generation watermelon farmer, agriculture and farming are really important to me. It’s awesome to be able to drive Busch Light’s ‘For the Farmers’ paint scheme this weekend at Iowa. There’s no better place to do it since Iowa since is farm country. When you drive up to the speedway, it’s surrounded by green fields. Farmers and farming are very important for providing food for our population and there’s no Busch Light without ingredients grown by farmers.” You had a weekend off. Are you excited to get back to the track?“I’m excited for the 50 minute practice this weekend at Iowa. I support having one longer practice session and I’m happy NASCAR has made some adjustments to move in that direction. I hope our Busch Light ‘For the Farmers’ Chevy is good to start with in practice and all we have to do is make a few minor adjustments. I love racing at Iowa Speedway. The surface is weathered and rough which makes it challenging to drive and you really have to hit your marks perfectly.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat makes Iowa Speedway stand out? “Iowa is a short track, it’s got a lot of character, hard winters, hot summers. It’s fun to go there. We’ll try to work on the balance of the No. 3 Get Bioethanol Chevrolet to make sure we can get through the bumps and be sure to take care of our tires. I think this race is going to be one of the best ones because of how aged the track is.”   Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat does Iowa mean to you and what will it take to be successful this weekend?“Iowa Speedway is a special place for me because I have a lot of history there. From my K&N days to my time in the O’Reilly Series, it’s a track where I learned a lot and built a lot of confidence. Coming back now with Spire Motorsports, the goal is to take everything I’ve learned over the years and use that experience to help our team keep improving. Iowa is the kind of place where myself, my crew, and the setup all have to work together, and that’s what makes it such a challenge and such a fun track to race.”   Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhy have you enjoyed success at Iowa Speedway?“Iowa Speedway is one of those places where, when I show up, I feel really comfortable with the track. It’s a place where I’ve logged a lot of laps over the course of my career, and I’ve always enjoyed going there. Iowa is a short track, but it feels like a mile-and-a-half in some ways because of the speeds you can carry.”
What do you expect this weekend?“The end of the race gets quite wild and there’s a lot of crashes. I think that’s one thing that gives me confidence every time there is that I know when it gets chaotic, I feel comfortable. Give me less practice, give me less qualifying and give us some crazy. When there is chaos, I feel calm in the chaos. This is one of those tracks that seems to induce some of that at the end of restarts.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet How was your off weekend and what is your impression of Iowa?“It was nice to have a rare off weekend to reset, spend time with family, and play a lot of golf. Iowa Speedway is a unique and fun racetrack with some really bumpy sections. There aren’t many tracks like it, and I think that’s what makes it enjoyable. We weren’t as good as we hoped to be in our first year there, but last year we were much closer and had decent speed. Hopefully, we can build on our short-track program, put together a strong run, and come away with a solid result.”
What is an important lesson you are carrying with you into Iowa?“For me, I’m always going to race hard, but if you push too much, that’s when mistakes happen. The goal is to not make mistakes and put ourselves in a good position at the end of the race so we have a chance for a strong finish. I think we can do that at Iowa.”

Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat is your mindset heading into Iowa Speedway?“Iowa should be a good challenge for our Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen team. I’ve watched past races and spent time in the simulator to prep for this weekend. Austin (Dillon) and the No. 3 team were solid there last year and left with a top-10 finish, so we are going to use their notes to put us close at the start of practice. Getting a full 50-minute practice session now should be good for our team, because it allows myself to have more laps to learn the track in the Cup car and also allows Andy (Street, crew chief) and the guys to make a few more adjustments. If we execute throughout the weekend, I think we can have a good finish.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“We’re ready to get back to racing after the off week. It was nice to have a little time to reset, but everyone at Hyak Motorsports is excited to get back to the track. Iowa is a fun place to race because it’s fast, technical, and the racing gets pretty intense. Track position is always important there, so qualifying well and keeping up with the changing track throughout the weekend will be key. We’ve got NOS Energy Drink on the car, and if we execute all weekend, I think we’ll have a chance to be racing up front when it matters.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing ChevroletLast year’s Iowa Corn 350 was your first start of any kind at Iowa Speedway. How helpful is it to go back to Iowa with firsthand experience at the track? “I was probably one of the only guys last year that hadn’t competed in a national series race at Iowa before, so to be able to go back with a Cup race under my belt is going to be pretty huge. That will definitely lessen that learning curve this time around. I learned the track is very abrasive. They’ve done some asphalt work, but it’s disconnected as far as where the new patches of pavement are compared to the old, and so that created a lack of forward drive. It definitely was one of the tougher races we had last year. But it was also tangible experience, too. We didn’t have that before.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat makes Iowa Speedway so challenging?“Iowa is great. The last few years have put on some fun shows. I’ve raced there a bunch in O’Reilly and ARCA. Even in years when I wasn’t running full-time in O’Reilly, I’d still do the standalone races for some of the bigger organizations or whoever had an open seat.It was honestly my best track from a results standpoint, but going back there with the Cup car was so different. The track had aged in some areas, then there were new asphalts and patches. It was a very different racetrack.The heat, surface, roughness, changes and grip differences from patch to patch or from old asphalt and newer asphalt. There’s so much going on in one lap there. It’s really hard to describe. Iowa is very tricky; it’s like a puzzle piece that you’re putting together, where you catch that grip strip and how you come off it, but I am looking forward to getting there and trying to get it right.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat makes Iowa a difficult track to race?“It is difficult to race because everyone is fighting for two lanes and you’re all on top of each other. It is really bumpy getting into Turn 1. When you are three or four wide on a restart, if you bottom out over those bumps it is very unpredictable. The lane also moves around a little with the patch, so you are constantly racing the bumps and surface changes. It is a really challenging track, but super fun to race at.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow did you spend your weekend off?“I went fishing down in Florida and got a little bit more sun than I was anticipating. It was a good time to get away from things for a few days, but it did feel weird not being at the racetrack this past weekend. I definitely think that it’s good to get away from things for a little bit. It certainly helps to reset your mind.” What’s the blueprint to have a good day there at Iowa Speedway?“I won the ARCA race there the first time I went and then last year, in the O’Reilly Series race, I led the entire first stage. I think I had a loose wheel and had to go to the back and came back to finish fourth. I feel like Iowa has always treated me pretty well. It’s certainly a unique racetrack with it being partially paved. There are really only three usable lanes and by three, I mean three car widths. It’s not very wide, but it is racy inside of those three car widths. The banking fall off at Iowa is certainly different and you get some loose moments off Turn 4. Coming off of the new pavement and switching to the old pavement you feel that as the driver and you’ll get some tire spin off of the new pavement. I’m excited to see what it’s like in a Cup car going there for the first time this weekend.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat can you take away from your recent result at North Wilkesboro and how can you apply this weekend at Iowa Speedway?“Just confidence. North Wilkesboro was a race that the metric helped us, but it also shows that if we can start up front, we can stay there. That really puts the focus on qualifying, I need to be better, and we need to make our cars better. It’s just awesome to race at the front and keep ourselves there. It shows that everyone is executing and when it all comes together, we can do it.” You are 57 points ahead of the Chase cutline. How much pride do you take in that, knowing the strides you took to get to this point?“It’s pretty awesome. To be honest, I was stoked after making those leaps above the cutline. It’s been great to get a lot of points on these ovals. As a team we aren’t exactly where we want to be. We want to make the most of the bad days and try and score as many points as possible. On our bad days we still have to be 15th to 20th and that’s not a good day for points you know. Sometimes you have to suck those days up and accept it, even though you want to be better. There are four races to go and our focus at the moment is points every week.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics

Manufacturer Championships:Total (1949-2025): 44First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2025 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Driver Championships:Total (1949-2025): 34First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11) Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29 Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007) 2026 STATISTICS: Wins: 6Poles: 5Laps Led: 1,635Top-Fives: 38Top-10s: 74Stage Wins: 16 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 887 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 771Laps led to date: 258,369Top-fives to date: 4,474Top-10s to date: 9,225 Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date: General Motors: 1,221 Chevrolet: 887 Pontiac: 154 Oldsmobile: 115 Buick: 65 Ford: 851 Ford: 751 Mercury: 96 Lincoln: 4 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467 Dodge: 217 Plymouth: 191 Chrysler: 59 Toyota: 216

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By the Numbers: A Deep Dive Into Pierce’s Historic 2026 Season

August 6, 2026 ARP Trish Leave a comment

CONCORD, NC (August 5, 2026) – You don’t need a master’s degree in dirt Late Model racing to realize that Bobby Pierce has been the top driver in the sport this year.

Domination out of the No. 32 camp has been a common theme of the past four seasons. But as he inches closer to a third World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision championship, Pierce’s 2026 campaign has created some statistics that not only exceed everyone else in the pit area, but also some of his own benchmarks from years past.

Here’s a look at the numbers behind Pierce’s 2026 season:

18 – Pierce’s World of Outlaws win total in 2026. Not only has he already blown past his personal record of 14 wins in 2023, but he’s part of a tie for the single-season win record alongside Josh Richards (2016) and Brandon Sheppard (2017, 2019). With 14 races left on this season’s schedule, Pierce has a chance to smash the existing record if he keeps up his winning ways through the fall.

60 – the World of Outlaws win total Pierce is up to in his career. He’s the fourth driver in Series history to reach that mark after Sheppard, Richards, and Darrell Lanigan.

248 – the number of Feature starts Pierce needed to reach 60 wins. Out of the three drivers ahead of him on the all-time wins list, only Sheppard got there faster, winning his 60th World of Outlaws race in his 198th start at Lernerville Speedway in 2020.

6 – consecutive wins Pierce strung together in June. That tied the all-time Series record, a title Pierce shares with Lanigan (2012) and himself (2024).

45 – Pierce’s win percentage in World of Outlaws competition in 2026. That’s a major improvement over his career best of 36% in 2023, and it’s nearly on pace with the modern Series record of 46%, which was achieved in 2014 when Lanigan won 17 of the 37 races contested that season.

3.38 – Pierce’s average finish so far in 2026. It would be the best of his World of Outlaws career if he can maintain it through the end of the season, as well as the fourth-best average finish in the modern era of the Series behind Lanigan’s 2.70 in 2014, Sheppard’s 2.93 in 2019 and Sheppard’s 3.30 in 2017.

194 – cars Pierce has passed in Features this season. His win total and average finish are made more impressive by his average starting position of 8.23, the worst of his full-time World of Outlaws career.

8 – times Pierce has gained 10 or more positions in a Feature. For perspective, that’s something Pierce did five times in the first three years of his full-time World of Outlaws career combined. His deepest run of the season came at Volusia Speedway Park when he gained 18 spots driving from 21st to third in the Friday portion of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

38 – the number of consecutive top 10s Pierce started the year with, demolishing his personal best of 18 in a row last year. The streak finally came to an end last Thursday at Cedar Lake Speedway when Pierce finished 12th on the first night of the USA Nationals.

552 – laps led in Feature competition. Pierce’s 33 laps out front on Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway brought him within one lap of his career-high of 553 in 2023. That means the No. 32 has been out front for 29% of the 1,902 laps turned this season.

18 – how many different tracks Pierce has won at this season. If he goes the rest of the season without winning somewhere more than once, it would be the first time he’s done so since joining the World of Outlaws full-time in 2023. Out of all the places Pierce has been victorious so far this season, 10 have been first-time additions to his Series wins list, while two came in his first visit to the track (Hendry County Motorsports Park and Georgetown Speedway).

3 – Pierce’s crown jewel total so far in 2026, having topped the Show-Me 100, Dirt Late Model Dream and the USA Nationals. He still has work to do to match his personal best of six in 2024, when he won the Prairie Dirt Classic, USA Nationals, North-South 100, World 100, Late Model Knoxville Nationals and the Dirt Track World Championship in an unstoppable three-month rampage.

24 – races Pierce has won across all of dirt Late Model racing this year. His mark to beat is 38 wins in 2024, and he’s nearly on pace to do that – Pierce’s 24th win of 2024 came in the Prairie Dirt Classic, only a week earlier than it did in 2026.

Pierce’s first opportunity to break the World of Outlaws single-season win record will come at Maquoketa Speedway in the World of Outlaws Hawkeye 100 on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

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

BY THE NUMBERS: A Deep Dive Into Pierce’s Historic 2026 Season

CONCORD, NC (August 5, 2026) – You don’t need a master’s degree in dirt Late Model racing to realize that Bobby Pierce has been the top driver in the sport this year.

Here’s a look at the numbers behind Pierce’s 2026 season:

60 – the World of Outlaws win total Pierce is up to in his career. He’s the fourth driver in Series history to reach that mark after Sheppard, Richards, and Darrell Lanigan.

6 – consecutive wins Pierce strung together in June. That tied the all-time Series record, a title Pierce shares with Lanigan (2012) and himself (2024).

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

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/by-the-numbers-a-deep-dive-into-pierces-historic-2026-season/

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Drane, Saathoff on Collision Course in Super TT Rematch

August 6, 2026 ARP Trish Leave a comment

Chase Saathoff (No. 88) leading Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26) and Tom Drane (No. 59) during the 2025 Jackpine Gypsies Super TT. [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 5, 2026) – Reigning champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) arrives at the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with yet another record in his sights as the KICKER AFT Singles competitors prepare for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Round 12 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, on Saturday, August 8. Drane Storm Estenson Racing Yamaha ace Drane has proven a nigh-unstoppable force as of late, racking up five consecutive victories. That run of success has vaulted him into some truly rarified air as the Australian continues to make his case for consideration as the greatest rider in KICKER AFT Singles history. The numbers are increasingly on his side. Drane now boasts the most career wins and the most consecutive podiums, among many other achievements of significance. Now he enters Saturday’s race at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, needing just one more victory to claim a share of the longest win streak in class history. Despite all that, he might not even be the pre-race favorite this week. Drane has won a lot of races at a lot of different venues. Not only does he have more overall victories than anyone else, he has the most Mile wins, the second most Short Track wins, and the third most Half-Mile wins. However, of those 26 wins just one has come at a TT. Granted, it came at the series’ most recent, the 2025 Peoria TT, a triumph that made him just the sixth to ever complete the KICKER AFT Singles Grand Slam. Despite having enjoyed just a single TT win, Drane’s background as a standout roadracer certainly has the makeup to excel at TTs, and he has regularly demonstrated the pace to do so. While it’s fair to point out that the relative infrequency of the discipline on the calendar has presented him with a limited number of opportunities to change the narrative, it also makes for a refreshing change of pace to be able to position Drane as the underdog following a lengthy reign as the resident overdog. The Rider to Chase The rider arguably most in need of a huge week in Sturgis also happens to be the one who just so happened to enjoy a huge week in Sturgis one year ago. Long-time Drane foil Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) powered to victory in last year’s Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT to round out a spectacular 1-2-1 week. Despite having racked up eight podiums en route to a clear second-place ranking this season, Saathoff is still seeking his first victory of ‘26. With more than a full race’s padding on third-ranked Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Saathoff is primed to let it hang out at a track he’s previously conquered with hopes of finally bringing Drane’s win streak to an end. Vindicated Last year’s Super TT was also a monumental one for Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) – albeit more in hindsight than in action. Pfanders was credited with third, marking his first career Progressive AFT podium. However, it didn’t involve a trip to the podium, as he crossed the line in fourth and was only elevated to the position after Aidan RoosEvans was DQ’d from second. While likely not how he envisioned his first podium, Pfanders more than made up for it when he took his maiden KICKER AFT Singles victory at the DAYTONA double season opener earlier this year. He’s also well set up to stand upon the box in Sturgis this year, having rediscovered his form following a mid-season dip. The OTB Racing pilot has reeled in consecutive finishes of fifth, fifth, and sixth and appears ready to capitalize at a track he’s done well at in the past. Bounce Back Candidate While Pfanders has gotten his season back on the track, preseason title hopeful Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F) is looking for a turnaround of his own. Brunner – among the most decorated riders the class has ever known – came out swinging in ‘26, claiming four podiums over the season’s first five races, including a victory at the Senoia ST. However, he’s now mired in an uncharacteristic slump that’s seen him finish eighth or lower six races running. Brunner is obviously capable of much more, and perhaps the Super TT is exactly what he needs to re-unlock his potential.  He’s tied with Saathoff for most TT wins among active riders (two). One more would vault him into a tie for third all-time while giving him a much-needed boost in confidence. Puncher’s Chance While Drane has made it unlikely-bordering-on-impossible as of late, the KICKER AFT Singles class is still capable of springing a surprise winner at times. Tadman did it twice in 2025, and, as noted above, Pfanders pulled off an upset of his own earlier this year. A win by Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) might not even register as a surprise, considering how close he’s come on multiple occasions before. Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) was strong here a year ago, while Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) has made himself a regular up near the front at times this season. We haven’t yet gotten a chance to see how rookies like Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) and Jett Katarzy (No. 117 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) will fare at a Super TT, but we can trust that long-time Supermoto ace Bronson Pearce (No. 132 A1R Racing/FRA Trust Yamaha YZ450F) will be at the top of his game. Party Like You’re at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is regarded the world over as one of the planet’s ultimate party destinations, and the revelry will be overflowing at the track and throughout the town. NASCAR legend Mike Skinner will serve as Grand Marshal to help cement the event’s elevated status.  And along with the world-class race action, the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club will host the V-Twin Visionary Ride-In Bike Show, a Strider race for kids, big-screen viewing, an abundance of food and beverage options, and more. Act Fast to Secure Your Seat A limited number of General Admission tickets for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT and the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track are available for just $25 each round. General Admission Grandstand tickets are only $53 per round (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket) with Reserved Grandstand tickets available for $64 (all ages). Students can purchase a GA Grandstand ticket for just $20 at the gate the day of the event with a valid ID. The Harley-Davidson VIP Experience ($135, all ages), delivers H.O.G. members an unforgettable evening that includes exclusive H-D seating, a rider meet-and-greet, an infield tour complete with podium photos, and Harley swag. Finally, an exclusive offering – limited to just 30 guests – is access to the AFT Hospitality Tent, which provides prime sightlines along with food and drinks all day for $125 (all ages). And if you act fast, you can save $5 off the gate price and be one of the first 500 who’ll snag a free seat cushion. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302 to reserve your seats for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT. And visit  https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954 to reserve your seats for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track. Both days will see the gates open for fans at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

Drane, Saathoff on Collision Course in Super TT Rematch

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Sheppard Takes COntrol of Arizona Sport Shirts Crown jewel Cup Standings

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Sheppard Takes Control of Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Standings

BATAVIA, Ohio (August 5, 2026) – Brandon Sheppard has emerged as the early leader in the 2026 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup championship following the completion of the Silver Dollar Nationals at Shelby County Speedway. Through the first three Crown Jewel events of the season, consistency has proven to be the key. While several drivers have visited Victory Lane, Sheppard’s three top-five finishes have vaulted the New Berlin, Illinois driver to the top of the standings, giving him a 45-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal entering the next marquee event on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing schedule. O’Neal sits second after recording two top-five finishes through the opening three Crown Jewel events. Devin Moran is third, while Silver Dollar Nationals winner Ricky Thornton Jr. is fourth after earning his first Crown Jewel victory of the season. Brian Shirley rounds out the top five, followed closely by Garrett Alberson, Max Blair, Brandon Overton, rookie Josh Rice, and Carson Ferguson. The Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup rewards full-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors for their performances in the Series’ premier events paying $50,000 or more to win. With several of dirt late model racing’s richest events remaining on the 2026 calendar, the championship battle is expected to intensify as teams continue their pursuit of the coveted title and the year-end bonus of $15,000. The next opportunity to earn valuable Crown Jewel Cup points comes on Saturday, August 8, when the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Florence Speedway for the 44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100, paying $75,000 to the winner. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. 2026 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup ScheduleMay 16 – Eagle Raceway | Eagle, NE | $50,000 (Canceled)May 23 – Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO | $75,000 (Bobby Pierce)June 27 – Lernerville Speedway | Sarver, PA | $50,000 (Devin Moran)July 18 – Shelby County Speedway | Harlan, IA | $53,000 (Ricky Thornton Jr.)August 8 – Florence Speedway | Union, KY | $75,000August 15 – Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR | $50,000August 29 – Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA | $50,000September 19 – Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA | $75,000September 26 – Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN | $50,000October 3 – Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway | Imperial, PA | $50,000October 10 – Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | $50,000October 17 – West Virginia Motor Speedway | Mineral Wells, WV | $100,000 2026 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Standings (as of July 18)Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points1 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 6652 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 6203 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 6054 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – 5905 – 3s – Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 5556 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 5507 – 111 – Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 5308 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 5259 – 11 – Josh Rice – Crittenden, KY – 50010 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 500

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 36th Knoxville Nationals Provides Packed Lineup of Racing, Crown Jewel Honors

August 4, 2026 ARP Trish Leave a comment

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 36th Knoxville Nationals Provides Packed Lineup of Racing, Crown Jewel Honors KNOXVILLE, IA (August 4, 2026) — The most coveted event on the American Sprint Car Series schedule is here.

The 36th edition of Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals pres. by Great Southern Bank, takes shape Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 6-8, with more than 100 cars signed up to visit the Iowa 1/2-mile dirt track.

The three-day event will feature two prelim nights to set the grid, then Saturday’s finale has the best drivers competing for 30 laps around the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” for a $20,000-to-win prize and $1,000-to-start.

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How It Works – Knoxville tests the best in Sprint Cars with a unique format that spreads out through the three nights, awarding points in every session to accumulate a nightly total.

The field is split between Thursday and Friday for preliminary competition. The Quick Time award winner earns 200 points, with a two-point decrease for each position that follows. The top 50 drivers transfer to Heats while the remainder of the field goes into a non-qualifier race, with the top eight filling the back of the C-Main. 50 points will be awarded to the winner, and a three-point drop-off will follow each spot.

Each of the Heat races will have a six-car invert, as the winner will score 100 points and a three-point distance for positions will apply. The point totals determine where each driver will roll for the A, B, or C Features. The top four finishers in the C will transfer to the B, with the winner taking 92 points. The B-Main will take the top four to the prelim’s Feature, with the night’s overall winner taking 200 points.

At the end of Friday’s program, Saturday’s Feature lineups will be set directly by points, with the first tiebreaker being the finishing position in the prelim Feature. The next tiebreaker will be determined by Qualifying time. Saturday’s E, D, and C Features will only take the top two to the next Feature, while the Last Chance Showdown will lock in four drivers for the championship Feature.

Special First – Kyler Johnson broke through a four-year wait for his first ASCS National Tour victory when he held off the likes of Seth Bergman, Austyn Gossel, and Matt Covington at Viking Speedway.

Along with being a triumphant moment, the victory was a much-needed boost for Johnson and his team. While they’ve had a fast No. 45X Maxim Chassis, mechanical issues have hindered several of their chances to put together a good run.

Heading into Knoxville, Johnson is sitting at the highest he’s ever been in ASCS points (fourth), and will be vying for his first Feature start in both prelim nights and the Saturday finale.

Lemons Into Lemonade – Sam Hafertepe Jr. has faced tough competition throughout the 2026 season as he leads the standings by 23 markers over Matt Covington into the 360 Knoxville Nationals.

The Sunnyvale, TX driver’s resilience showed at Viking when his car shut down during the Heat Race, but solved the issue in time to roll back on track to finish the eight-lap chase. In the night’s Feature, he hit a tractor tire and spun while attempting to pass Matt Covington for fourth, but came back at the end to pass him for fifth and earn the night’s Hard Charger honors.

While Hafertepe owns three prelim night victories (2021-22, 2024), he has yet to win the Saturday finale. He’s finished runner-up in the championship Feature twice (2014 and 2022), but he’s looking to make 2026 the year where he stands atop the car for a $20,000 payday.

Bounty Hunters – A star-studded roster of the best drivers in 410 and 360 Sprint Cars will clash under the lights for three nights, highlighted by former champions, rising threats, and “Hawkeye State” locals searching for their first Nationals victory.

Of the 114 cars that have pre-registered, 10 are former 360 Nationals champions, including Terry McCarl, Brian Brown, Sammy Swindell, Clint Garner, James McFadden, Kerry Madsen, Gio Scelzi, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney, and Rico Abreu.

Four are ASCS champions – Hafertepe, Seth Bergman, Blake Hahn, and Reutzel.

Ryan Timms and NASCAR champion Kyle Larson are the last two NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals pres. by Casey’s champions and will both be looking for their first 360 Nationals win.

Several Iowa natives will also be chasing their first 360 Nationals win, including the Martin brothers Chris and Cameron of Ankeny, IA, the McCarl brothers Austin and Carson of Altoona, IA, and Tasker Phillips of Pleasantville, IA.

There will also be a stacked list of rookies, with 23 first-timers in the event. Among the rookies are ASCS Rookie of the Year contender Cole Schroeder, Whit Gastineau, Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region points leader Jack Thomas, and 2025 ASCS Rookie of the Year Garrett Benson.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE

Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 6-8, at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA

AROUND THE CORNER

Saturday, Aug. 22, at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1970pts)
Matt Covington (-23)
Seth Bergman (-57)
Kyler Johnson (-241)
Ryder LaPlante (-390)
Whit Gastineau (-399)
Austyn Gossel (-414)
Brogan Carder (-438)
Terry Easum (-464)
Cole Schroeder (-465)

FEATURE WINNERS (10 Drivers)

3 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Seth Bergman

2 wins – Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney, Matt Covington

1 win – Kyler Johnson, Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier

FEATURE LAPS LED (17 Drivers)

63 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

52 laps – Justin Peck

48 laps – Seth Bergman

33 laps – Matt Covington

31 laps – Kyler Johnson

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn

24 laps – Austyn Gossel

22 laps – Chris Martin

21 laps – Austin McCarl

18 laps – Brady Bacon

16 laps – Cameron Martin

13 laps – Brian Brown

9 laps – Whit Gastineau

7 laps – Cole Macedo

6 laps – Tyler Courtney

3 laps – Sean McClelland

2 laps – Brady Baker

QUICK TIME AWARDS (7 Drivers)

8 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr

2 awards – Matt Covington, Kyler Johnson

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

HEAT RACE WINNERS (26 Drivers)

7 wins – Seth Bergman

6 wins – Matt Covington

4 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

3 wins – Whit Gastineau, Garrett Benson

2 wins – Ryder Laplante, Chris Martin, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson

1 win – Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Cam Martin, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Blake Hahn, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell, Brady Baker, Howard Moore, Austyn Gossel

DASH STARTS (36 Drivers)

12 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr

10 starts – Matt Covington

7 starts – Seth Bergman, Kyler Johnson, Whit Gastineau

4 starts – Levi Hillier

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

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Garrett Benson, Ryder Laplante, Howard Moore

1 start – Jordan Mallett, Paul Solomon, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman, Brady Baker, Austyn Gossel

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (9 Drivers)

2 wins – Braxton Weger

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

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (13 Drivers)

3 awards – Whit Gastineau

2 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

1 award – Seth Bergman, Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills

PODIUM FINISHES (20 Drivers)

9 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington

5 podiums – Seth Bergman

3 podiums – Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau

2 podiums – Kyler Johnson, Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier, Austyn Gossel

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Garrett Benson, Christopher Townsend

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS

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

Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin
Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
Fri, June 26 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Sat, June 27 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
Fri, July 10 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Matt Covington (2)
Sat, July 11 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Seth Bergman (3)
Sat, July 25 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
Sat, Aug. 1 / Viking Speedway / Alexandria, MN / Kyler Johnson

KNOXVILLE INFO

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Here’s a look at the top storylines:

How It Works – Knoxville tests the best in Sprint Cars with a unique format that spreads out through the three nights, awarding points in every session to accumulate a nightly total.

Heading into Knoxville, Johnson is sitting at the highest he’s ever been in ASCS points (fourth), and will be vying for his first Feature start in both prelim nights and the Saturday finale.

Lemons Into Lemonade – Sam Hafertepe Jr. has faced tough competition throughout the 2026 season as he leads the standings by 23 markers over Matt Covington into the 360 Knoxville Nationals.

Four are ASCS champions – Hafertepe, Seth Bergman, Blake Hahn, and Reutzel.

Ryan Timms and NASCAR champion Kyle Larson are the last two NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals pres. by Casey’s champions and will both be looking for their first 360 Nationals win.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE

Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 6-8, at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA

AROUND THE CORNER

Saturday, Aug. 22, at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS

Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1970pts)
Matt Covington (-23)
Seth Bergman (-57)
Kyler Johnson (-241)
Ryder LaPlante (-390)
Whit Gastineau (-399)
Austyn Gossel (-414)
Brogan Carder (-438)
Terry Easum (-464)
Cole Schroeder (-465)

FEATURE WINNERS (10 Drivers)

3 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Seth Bergman

2 wins – Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney, Matt Covington

1 win – Kyler Johnson, Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier

FEATURE LAPS LED (17 Drivers)

63 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

52 laps – Justin Peck

48 laps – Seth Bergman

33 laps – Matt Covington

31 laps – Kyler Johnson

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn

24 laps – Austyn Gossel

22 laps – Chris Martin

21 laps – Austin McCarl

18 laps – Brady Bacon

16 laps – Cameron Martin

13 laps – Brian Brown

9 laps – Whit Gastineau

7 laps – Cole Macedo

6 laps – Tyler Courtney

3 laps – Sean McClelland

2 laps – Brady Baker

QUICK TIME AWARDS (7 Drivers)

8 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr

2 awards – Matt Covington, Kyler Johnson

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

HEAT RACE WINNERS (26 Drivers)

7 wins – Seth Bergman

6 wins – Matt Covington

4 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

3 wins – Whit Gastineau, Garrett Benson

2 wins – Ryder Laplante, Chris Martin, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson

DASH STARTS (36 Drivers)

12 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr

10 starts – Matt Covington

7 starts – Seth Bergman, Kyler Johnson, Whit Gastineau

4 starts – Levi Hillier

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

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Garrett Benson, Ryder Laplante, Howard Moore

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (9 Drivers)

2 wins – Braxton Weger

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

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (13 Drivers)

3 awards – Whit Gastineau

2 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

1 award – Seth Bergman, Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills

PODIUM FINISHES (20 Drivers)

9 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington

5 podiums – Seth Bergman

3 podiums – Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau

2 podiums – Kyler Johnson, Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier, Austyn Gossel

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Garrett Benson, Christopher Townsend

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS

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

Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin
Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
Fri, June 26 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Sat, June 27 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
Fri, July 10 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Matt Covington (2)
Sat, July 11 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Seth Bergman (3)
Sat, July 25 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
Sat, Aug. 1 / Viking Speedway / Alexandria, MN / Kyler Johnson

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/what-to-watch-for/what-to-watch-for-36th-knoxville-nationals-provides-packed-lineup-of-racing-crown-jewel-honors/

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Steven Snyder Jr. Teams with Three Stooges Racing to Complete World of Outlaws Campaign

August 4, 2026 ARP Trish Leave a comment

CONCORD, NC (August 4, 2026) – Steven Snyder Jr. is joining forces with Three Stooges Racing for the duration of the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign.

The Rising Sun, MD native has proven to be one of the sport’s most promising young talents as he’s expanded his Sprint Car portfolio over the last couple of years. Snyder Jr. took the Curt Michael/Heffner Racing No. 27H to Victory Lane at Tri-City Raceway Park last year in only his fifth 410 Sprint Car appearance. Later that month, he collected an All Star Circuit of Champions top five in his Eldora Speedway debut. The 2025 USAC National Midget Rookie of the Year added another victory earlier this year at the famed Williams Grove Speedway on April 3. His efforts have also earned him some Winged Sprint Car seat time with CB Industries/Spire Motorsports this year.

Synder Jr.’s move comes following Ashton Torgerson announcing his departure from the Jeff West-owned No. 51 car. Torgerson began his rookie season with The Greatest Show on Dirt aboard the Shark Racing No. 1A before moving to Three Stooges Racing in May.

Three Stooges Racing launched the 2026 campaign with Scott Bogucki ahead of hiring Torgerson. The team’s best result this year so far is a third at Lawton Speedway with Bogucki.

Snyder Jr.’s first action with Three Stooges Racing will come this weekend (Aug. 7-8) at Pevely, MO’s I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park for the Ironman 55 before heading to Knoxville Raceway for the 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on Aug. 12-15. For World of Outlaws tickets, 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.

Steven Snyder Jr. Teams with Three Stooges Racing to Complete World of Outlaws Campaign

CONCORD, NC (August 4, 2026) – Steven Snyder Jr. is joining forces with Three Stooges Racing for the duration of the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign.

Three Stooges Racing launched the 2026 campaign with Scott Bogucki ahead of hiring Torgerson. The team’s best result this year so far is a third at Lawton Speedway with Bogucki.

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/steven-snyder-jr-teams-with-three-stooges-racing-to-complete-world-of-outlaws-campaign/

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Grueling Ironman 55 Ready to Test World of Outlaws

August 4, 2026 ARP Trish Leave a comment

PEVELY, MO (August 4, 2026) – There may be no Sprint Car race more appropriately named than the Ironman 55.

It’s 55 laps around one of the world’s most demanding dirt tracks, I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park. It’s 55 laps battling the best Sprint Car drivers in the world. It’s 55 laps in the humid summer heat of Pevely, MO. It’s next for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series this Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8

The race has been testing the sport’s top talent since 2009 and has become one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer. Drivers are ready to fight for $25,000, the iconic dumbbell trophy, and the right to be forever known as an Ironman.

I-55 routinely serves up some of the most exciting Sprint Car action fans can find anywhere. It’s a 1/3 mile that races like a bullring with constant slide jobs, crossovers, and more all over the track. The Greatest Show on Dirt has raced at I-55 81 times, making it the sixth most visited track in Series history.

The time has come to decide the next Ironman.

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Let’s look at the top storylines to watch at I-55:

I AM IRONMAN

The driver who enters the weekend as the defending Ironman 55 champion? That would be Michael “Buddy” Kofoid.

The Penngrove, CA native lined up fifth last year, took the lead with five laps to go, and held on to claim his first I-55 victory and become the 11th different Ironman through 17 runnings. Kofoid will attempt to join Craig Dollansky and Kyle Larson as the third driver to top two in a row this weekend. It’s tough to doubt him considering he and the Roth Motorsports team swept the spring weekend at I-55. That made Kofoid the first driver ever with three consecutive World of Outlaws scores at the 1/3-mile dirt track.

Kofoid is navigating a stellar third season on tour. He’s fresh off tallying his 10th triumph of the season, which is tied for the most. The Roth No. 83 sits third in points, trailing Sheldon Haudenschild by only 14 markers.

RIPPING REPS

Kofoid will be joined by two more former Ironman 55 champions, including one who repped the dumbbell multiple times.

Sheldon Haudenschild delivered one of the most spectacular showings in the sport’s history at the 2019 running. The Wooster, OH native lapped through sixth and won by more than 10 seconds. Two years later, Haudenschild returned toIronman Victory Lane during a run of four victories in nine visits to I-55. He’ll have the chance to equal Craig Dollansky and Kyle Larson’s record of three dumbbells this week aboard the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18.

Logan Schuchart conquered the Ironman in 2018 and will be aiming to become the fifth different multi-time champion. The Hanover, PA native also added an April I-55 win to his résumé last year with Shark Racing. Schuchart has finished worse than seventh only once in his last 11 tries in Pevely, MO.

HITTING THE GYM

A few competitors who’ve proven they’re capable of conquering I-55 hope to lift the Ironman 55 dumbbell for the first time this weekend.

It’s one of few major events that’s eluded Donny Schatz in his legendary career. He’s been to I-55 Victory Lane on three occasions (2006, 2015, and 2024) with each of those happening during the April visit. The Fargo, ND driver has come remarkably close to Ironman glory with five runner-up results in the 55-lapper.

Carson Macedo boasts four I-55 checkered flags with Jason Johnson Racing, but the Ironman 55 isn’t among them. The Lemoore, CA native captured the Night Before the Ironman twice (2022 and 2025). Macedo’s recent speed at the “Show-Me State” track is impressive with 11 podiums in the last 16 races.

David Gravel continues to hunt his first Ironman 55. The two-time and defending Series champion has two I-55 trophies. The first was the 2016 Night Before the Ironman with CJB Motorsports before topping the Spring Classic opener in 2024 with his current Big Game Motorsports crew.

The 2023 Night Before the Ironman belonged to Spencer Bayston. He’ll return during his debut season with Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing in search of the 55-lap finale.

SHOW-ME STATE STAR

The state of Missouri is ready to welcome home Garet Williamson this weekend.

The Columbia, MO native’s popularity is rising all across the country thanks to a summer surge. After only 10 top 10s in Williamson’s first 24 races (42%) of 2026, he and Fischer Motorsports have reeled off 20 top 10s in their 28 races (71%) since. Among those are seven podiums and near wins at Angell Park Speedway, Wilmot Raceway, and Eldora Speedway’s Kings Royal. He’s handled some tough losses with class and gained plenty of fans as he continues to chase his first World of Outlaws victory.

That first win coming on home turf this weekend would undoubtedly deliver one of the season’s most popular moments. Williamson’s last six starts at I-55 have led to a trio of top 10s, including a drive from 21st to sixth at the Spring Classicopener.

THE NATIONALS AWAIT

The Ironman 55 serves as the final chance for teams to gather steam heading into “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All.”

Once the I-55 weekend wraps up, the annual trek to Iowa will begin as the sport converges on Knoxville Raceway. The 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s puts Sprint Car immortality on the line next week (Aug. 12-15). It’s the race atop every driver’s bucket list from the first moment they strap in.

Momentum means a ton in Sprint Car racing, and a strong weekend at I-55 can help heading into the biggest week of the year. Kyle Larson proved as much in 2023 and 2024 when he parlayed a pair of Ironman 55 victories into back-to-back Knoxville Nationals titles.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, August 7-8 at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, MO

AROUND THE TURN
Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 12-15 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (46/81 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6224 PTS)
2. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-180 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-194 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-248 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-302 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-478 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-564 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-794 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-870 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-884 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (17 Drivers):
10 Wins – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz

FEATURE LAPS LED (29 Drivers):
320 Laps Led – David Gravel
280 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
113 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
87 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
85 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
79 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
30 Laps Led – Corey Day, Chase Dietz
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
9 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent MarksPODIUM FINISHES (31 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
20 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
18 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo
8 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
5 Podiums – Garet Williamson
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Chase Dietz
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (19 Drivers):
17 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Bill Balog
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey

HEAT RACE WINNERS (49 Drivers):
28 Heat Wins – David Gravel
20 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
12 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
5 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Spencer Bayston
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Brent Marks, Kerry Madsen
2 Heat Wins – Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Daryn Pittman
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson, Bryce Lucius, Brady Bacon, Chris Windom, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (65 Drivers):
33 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, David Gravel
23 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
17 Dashes – Carson Macedo
16 Dashes – Bill Balog
15 Dashes – Garet Williamson
14 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
9 Dashes – Donny Schatz
8 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson
6 Dashes – Kasey Jedrzejek, Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Ryan Timms, Chris Windom, Brent Marks, Chase Dietz
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Daryn Pittman
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Kelby Watt, Conner Morrell, Bryce Lucius, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Justin Whittall
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, Corey Day, D.J. Christie, Skylar Gee, Cory Eliason, Ricky Peterson, Lance Dewease, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (30 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Skylar Gee, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Tyler Courtney, Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (22 Drivers):
7 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Ashton Torgerson
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Danny Dietrich

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (23 Drivers):
7 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
6 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
3 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (16 Drivers):
15 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
7 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Ashton Torgerson, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey

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

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

PEVELY, MO (August 4, 2026) – There may be no Sprint Car race more appropriately named than the Ironman 55.

The time has come to decide the next Ironman.

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Let’s look at the top storylines to watch at I-55:

I AM IRONMAN

The driver who enters the weekend as the defending Ironman 55 champion? That would be Michael “Buddy” Kofoid.

RIPPING REPS

Kofoid will be joined by two more former Ironman 55 champions, including one who repped the dumbbell multiple times.

HITTING THE GYM

A few competitors who’ve proven they’re capable of conquering I-55 hope to lift the Ironman 55 dumbbell for the first time this weekend.

The 2023 Night Before the Ironman belonged to Spencer Bayston. He’ll return during his debut season with Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing in search of the 55-lap finale.

SHOW-ME STATE STAR

The state of Missouri is ready to welcome home Garet Williamson this weekend.

THE NATIONALS AWAIT

The Ironman 55 serves as the final chance for teams to gather steam heading into “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All.”

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

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Progressive AFT uperstars Set for Super TT Showdown at 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

August 4, 2026 ARP Trish Leave a comment

Davis Fisher (No. 67) practicing during the 2025 Jackpine Gypsies Super TT. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 4, 2026) – From August 7-16, the eyes of the motorcycling world will be firmly focused on the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and its half-million or so hardcore enthusiasts in attendance. And at the center of the action the superstars of Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will celebrate that burning bright spotlight with two rounds of the Grand National Championship. With just eleven points separating the three primary Mission AFT SuperTwins title contenders and 40% of the year’s remaining races slotted into a three-day span, the upcoming week is destined to be intense. First up is the first TT of the 2026 season – the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT – which will take place at the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, on Saturday, August 8. Numbers Game Even by Sturgis’ standards, this edition is destined to be an especially patriotic affair. Having evolved into an iconic showcase of Americana, the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will take place just over a month after the United States celebrated its 250th birthday and just over a month prior to 9/11, the nation now 25 years removed from that fateful day in 2001. While the rally has grown far beyond its initial ambitions, Progressive AFT has done well to remind the world that it was originally launched in 1938 by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club as a way of promoting a Half-Mile dirt track race. Its racing heritage once again prominent via its renewed ties to the venerable-yet-vibrant Grand National Championship, Sturgis may just see another historic number recognized this weekend… 700 Another icon of Americana – Harley-Davidson – comes to Sturgis boasting 698 GNC Main Event victories, putting the brand within reach of scoring #699 and #700 in front of the legions of Harley faithful that will descend upon Sturgis by the hundreds of thousands this week. And 700 is not just a mathematical possibility – it’s a very real one indeed. H-D has zeroed in on that number in rapid fashion in ‘26 with rookie title leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) and wins leader Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR/Rocket Doctor Harley-Davidson XG750R) combining to tally up nine victories already this year. Both riders are blessed with the requisite all-around skills to stand atop the box at a TT and a ST, while being further fueled by their respective championship ambitions in a scorching hot title fight that’s racing toward its conclusion. The Harley-Davidson contingent will be further bolstered by the presence of Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R). While RoosEvans earned his first official Progressive AFT podium earlier this season, fans will remember that he held off KICKER AFT Singles king Tom Drane to cross the stripe as the runner-up in the class’ Main Event at the Super TT a year ago before later being disqualified for a technical infraction. While the result was ultimately scratched, that performance certainly demonstrated his potential at the venue.  TT Defense But to hit #700 in Sturgis, H-D is going to have to go through reigning Grand National Champion and defending Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT winner Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07). Daniels – another all-around ace with especially sublime TT chops – took the honors last season in a state of extreme motivation following a controversial clash with rival Bauman days prior. While emotions aren’t running that hot (at least not yet), Daniels understands that he needs to come up big down the stretch to overcome the formidable duo of Kopp and Bauman. And to realistically do so, it’s vital that he capitalizes on each and every occasion in which he holds the upper hand – as he arguably does at a Super TT. Saturday’s race is the fifth all-time to carry the Super TT moniker, which is reserved for layouts that go beyond the usual TT addition of a righthand corner and a jump. The Jackpine Gypsies Super TT meets that threshold and then some by way of multiple right-handers, multiple jumps, and a pavement section. Yamaha has won every previous premier-class Super TT, courtesy of Daniels and former Estenson teammate JD Beach, both of whom happen to be elite-caliber flat trackers and roadracers.  The Fight for Fifth Following an uneven start to the season, Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) has things rolling nicely now. The Oregonian is well clear in fourth place, thanks to an active run of four consecutive podium finishes.  Fisher has it in him to up that number to five on Saturday; he was hunting a podium finish here a year ago, hounding TT legend Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-07), before a mechanical issue dropped him from contention. While Kopp, Daniels, Bauman, and Fisher have a firm grasp on the top four positions in the standings, a coveted top-five ranking in the Grand National Championship is still up for grabs. Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) achieved that honor in his very first attempt, securing fourth overall in his rookie campaign last year. Lowe is well positioned to back that up with another top-five, as he currently ranks fifth. However, the aforementioned RoosEvans is just eight points back in sixth (117-109), and Fisher’s teammate and noted TT expert, Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke), is just a further 13 points adrift and not out of top-five contention just yet. Party Like You’re at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is regarded the world over as one of the planet’s ultimate party destinations, and the revelry will be overflowing at the track and throughout the town. NASCAR legend Mike Skinner will serve as Grand Marshal to help cement the event’s elevated status.  And along with the world-class race action, the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club will host the V-Twin Visionary Ride-In Bike Show, a Strider race for kids, big-screen viewing, an abundance of food and beverage options, and more. Act Fast to Lock in Savings and Your Seat A limited number of General Admission tickets for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT and the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track are available for just $25 each round. General Admission Grandstand tickets are only $53 per round (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult ticket) with Reserved Grandstand tickets available for $64 (all ages). Students can purchase a GA Grandstand ticket for just $20 at the gate the day of the event with a valid ID. The Harley-Davidson VIP Experience ($135, all ages), delivers H.O.G. members an unforgettable evening that includes exclusive H-D seating, a rider meet-and-greet, an infield tour complete with podium photos, and Harley swag. Finally, an exclusive offering – limited to just 30 guests – is access to the AFT Hospitality Tent, which provides prime sightlines along with food and drinks all day for $125 (all ages). And if you act fast, you can save $5 off the gate price and be one of the first 500 who’ll snag a free seat cushion. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302  to reserve your seats for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT. And visit  https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954 to reserve your seats for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track. Both days will see the gates open for fans at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

Progressive AFT Superstars Set for Super TT Showdown at 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Davis Fisher (No. 67) practicing during the 2025 Jackpine Gypsies Super TT. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

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Spencer Hyde To Debut Outlaw Beer Funny Car in Brainerd

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STRATFORD, ONTARIO (August 4, 2026) — The NHRA Brainerd Nationals is recognized as one of the most boisterous and fan-friendly motorsports events in the country. This year Spencer Hyde and Outlaw Beer will up the ante with a specially designed Outlaw Beer Funny Car just for the race. Outlaw Beer has been riding with Hyde, the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year, as well as Elite Motorsports throughout the season joining in the No. 1 qualifier and winner’s circle celebrations.

“Outlaw Beer has been with me since my rookie season, but they stepped up this season in a big way,” said Hyde, who was runner-up at the Arizona Nationals earlier this season. “It was great to take an Outlaw Beer into the press room when I was No. 1 qualifier in Arizona, and we enjoy them quite a lot at the end of the race day. They have been a fantastic partner for our team and the sport overall.”

Outlaw Beer has fit in perfectly with the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and its growing fan base of hard working and down-to-earth attitudes. Their mission of providing great beer for fun-loving consumers resonates perfectly with drag racing fans. The popularity amongst drag racing fans can been seen from NHRA winner’s circles to the World Series of Pro Mod.

“NHRA fans are exactly the kind of people we built Outlaw Beer for,” said Ari Opsahl, CEO of Outlaw Beer. “They’re hardworking, authentic, and they know how to have a good time. Spencer embodies those same values, which is why this partnership has been such a natural fit. We couldn’t think of a better place than Brainerd to debut the Outlaw Beer Funny Car.”

Outlaw Beer believes beer should bring people together, not feel corporate. While the big brands chase shareholders and market share, they’re focused on making a beer they are proud of and building something real with the communities that support them. Their mission is simple: make great beer, have more fun, and bring some character back to the light beer aisle.

Brainerd International Raceway and the Brainerd Nationals are known for celebrating with fans throughout the week in the infamous “Zoo” campground. Hyde and Outlaw Beer will have a presence throughout the race as part of this primary sponsorship. During every driver intro session Hyde consistently throws Outlaw Beer koozies to the fans and plans are in the works for some great fan giveaways in the Zoo.

“Getting to spend time with the fans in the Zoo is a highlight of the Brainerd Nationals,” said Hyde, who has raced to three career final rounds. “Those fans are hardcore drag racing fans and we really appreciate their passion. We usually go out early in the race weekend and this year we will be looking to turn them into Outlaw Beer fans as well as Spencer Hyde fans.”

Hyde will roll into Brainerd after a solid quarterfinal finish in Sonoma. After a significant layoff the Funny Car championship contender will be looking to build momentum for the U.S. Nationals and the Countdown.

For more information on Outlaw Beer visit www.outlawbeer.com and to get information on the Brainerd Nationals visit www.nhra.com.

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44th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 set for August 6-8 at Florence Speedway

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44th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Set for August 6-8 at Florence Speedway

BATAVIA, OH (August 4, 2026) – One of dirt Late Model racing’s most prestigious traditions returns this weekend as the 44th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil takes center stage at Florence Speedway, August 6-8. The three-day spectacular culminates Saturday night with the 100-lap, $75,000-to-win North/South 100, one of the richest and most coveted victories in dirt Late Model racing. More than $330,000 in total purse money will be awarded throughout the weekend as the nation’s top drivers converge on the legendary Northern Kentucky oval. The North/South 100 features a unique format that rewards consistency throughout the weekend. Thursday and Friday each feature complete racing programs, highlighted by $6,000-to-win preliminary features. Adding even more intrigue to qualifying, the 34th-fastest qualifier on both Thursday and Friday will receive a $1,034 bonus in memory of Doug Lee, sponsored by Slicker Graphics. Drivers earn event points during each preliminary night, with their combined point totals determining Saturday’s heat race lineups. Every qualifying lap, heat race position, and feature finish can prove critical in the battle to secure the best possible starting position for Saturday’s championship program. Friday’s festivities will also feature the Hellraizer Jacks Pit Crew Challenge, where participating teams will go head-to-head in a timed tire-changing competition to determine which crew is the fastest in the pits. The winning team will take home $10,000 and a brand-new Hellraizer Jack, while fans get an up-close look at the teamwork, speed, and precision that play a critical role in every Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. In addition, a $3,000 cash award will go to the Best Appearing Crew, based on crew uniforms and overall team presentation, as selected by Hellraizer Jacks representatives. Saturday’s championship program features even more drama before the green flag waves on the North/South 100. Following the heat races, each heat race winner will participate in the $5,000-to-win Ron and Madeleine Jerger Dash for Cash Presented by Cincinnati Investment Advisors. Drivers will first draw for their starting positions in the Dash, then battle for the winner’s prize while simultaneously determining the starting lineup for the first rows of the 100-lap North/South 100. Saturday’s action concludes with the 100-lap, $75,000-to-win Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil. Drivers who do not transfer into the main event will still have an opportunity to race for a $3,000 winner’s payday in the Non-Qualifiers Race before the field is set for one of dirt Late Model racing’s crown jewel events. For more than four decades, the North/South 100 has produced unforgettable moments and crowned many of the sport’s biggest stars. Winning at Florence Speedway places a driver’s name alongside an elite list of champions, making the event one of the most sought-after victories on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule. “This event is one that every driver wants to win,” said Rick Schwallie, Series Director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. “The North/South 100 has tremendous history, incredible fans, and one of the best atmospheres in dirt racing. The preliminary night format makes every lap matter because drivers are racing for points that determine Saturday’s heat race lineups. It’s a true test over three days, and we’re looking forward to another outstanding weekend at Florence Speedway.” The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Saturday. Among this year’s inductees are Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director Rick Schwallie and former series champion Earl Pearson Jr., who will be honored for their outstanding contributions to dirt Late Model racing. While the induction ceremony is not open to the public, fans can watch the celebration live on FloRacing before attention turns back to Florence Speedway for the afternoon’s championship program and the 44th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100. On Thursday and Friday, the pit gate opens at 3:00 PM, while the general admission gates open at 6:00 PM. Hot laps start at 7:00 PM. The pit and general admission gates will all open at 3:00 PM for Saturday’s Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil. Hot laps are set to begin at 7:00 PM on Saturday. Florence Speedway is a half-mile clay oval located in Northern Kentucky off Interstate 71/75, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Tickets, reserved seating, camping information, and the complete event schedule are available at FlorenceSpeedway.com. The championship race is also beginning to intensify as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads into one of the biggest weekends of the season. Brandon Sheppard enters Florence Speedway atop the Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP holding a 135-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal. Devin Moran sits third, just 95 points behind O’Neal, while Brandon Overton and Max Blair round out the top five entering the North/South 100 weekend. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Thursday – Group A: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Thursday – Group B: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Friday – Group A: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Friday – Group B: 1. $6,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,250, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $550, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $24,550 Ron and Madeleine Jerger Dash for Cash Presented by Cincinnati Investment Advisors: 1. $5,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $500, 4. $250, 5. $150, 6. $100 = $7,000 44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil: 1. $75,000, 2. $25,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $9,000, 5. $8,000, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,000, 8. $5,000, 9. $4,750, 10. $4,500, 11. $4,250, 12. $4,000, 13. $3,750, 14. $3,700, 15. $3,650, 16. $3,600, 17. $3,550, 18. $3,500, 19. $3,500, 20. $3,500, 21. $3,500, 22. $3,500, 23. $3,500, 24. $3,500, 25. $3,500, 26. $3,500 = $212,250 Non-Qualifiers Race: 1. $3,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,000, 4. 850, 5. $750, 6. $650, 7. $600, 8. $575, 9. $550, 10. $525, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500 = $15,000 Total Weekend Purse: $332,450 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4 Previous North/South 100 Champions:2025 – Bobby Pierce2024 – Bobby Pierce2023 – Bobby Pierce2022 – Jonathan Davenport2021 – Brandon Overton2020 – Tim McCreadie2019 – Chris Madden2018 – Ricky Weiss2017 – Tim McCreadie2016 – Bobby Pierce2015 – Jonathan Davenport2014 – Eddie Carrier Jr.2013 – Don O’Neal2012 – Don O’Neal2011 – Jimmy Owens2010 – Jimmy Owens2009 – Jimmy Mars2008 – Darren Miller2007 – Jimmy Owens2006 – Steve Shaver2005 – Bart Hartman2004 – Steve Shaver2003 – Dan Schlieper2002 – Chub Frank2001 – Rained Out2000 – Scott Bloomquist1999 – Bob Pierce1998 – Donnie Moran1997 – Rick Aukland1996 – Donnie Moran1995 – John Gill1994 – Jack Boggs1993 – John Gill1992 – Jack Boggs1991 – Rodney Combs1990 – Mike Head1989 – Jeff Purvis1988 – Scott Bloomquist1987 – Jeff Purvis1986 – Jack Boggs1985 – John Mason1984 – Pat Patrick1983 – Pat Patrick

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Hellraizer Jacks Pit Crew Challenge Set For North/South 100 weekend

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Hellraizer Jacks Pit Crew Challenge Set for North/South 100 Weekend

BATAVIA, OH (August 3, 2026) – The popular Hellraizer Jacks Pit Crew Challenge returns Friday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m. at Florence Speedway as part of the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 weekend.
Tim Sheets and Krissie Hensley of Hellraizer Jacks have posted an impressive lineup of cash awards for race teams competing in this unique Pit Crew Challenge. The timed competition will determine which driver, and crew can change two tires the fastest. To ensure a level playing field, each crew will use the same Hellraizer Jack. Any race team entered in the North/South 100 is eligible to compete.
The winning team will receive $10,000 in cash and a new Hellraizer Jack valued at more than $1,500. The second-place crew will earn $2,000, while the third-place team will receive $1,000. In addition, a $3,000 cash award will go to the Best Appearing Crew, based on crew uniforms and overall team presentation, as selected by Hellraizer Jacks representatives. The Pit Crew Challenge will take place in the infield at Florence Speedway, giving fans a great view of the action from the grandstands.
“We are very appreciative of Tim, Krissie, and Hellraizer Jacks for putting up these awards and recognizing the hard-working crews behind these teams. This is a fun addition to the North/South 100 weekend, and it should be exciting for the fans to watch as well,” stated Wayne Castleberry of FloRacing.
For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com.

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Corvette Racing at Road America: P3 for No. 4 Corvette

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CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: P3 for No. 4 CorvetteMilner, Catsburg edge closer to points lead; DragonSpeed just misses GTD podium ELKHART LAKE, Wisc. (August 2, 2026) – Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ Tommy Milner and Nicky Catsburg returned to the GTD PRO podium in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a third-place finish at the end of a chaotic six-hour Motul Endurance SportsCar Grand Prix at Road America on Sunday.
It was the third podium finish of the season for the duo in the No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R and first since the third race of the year. Milner drove the opening and closing stages with Catsburg driving the middle portion in a clean run by the No. 4 team.

The race and results had significant championship implications. Chevrolet’s lead in the class Manufacturers Championship grew to 105 points with three races and 1,155 points remaining. Milner and Catsburg remained second in the Drivers Championship but moved to within 15 points of first in the standings; the gap is the same in Teams points with the top-four within 99 points after Sunday. Contact following a restart ruined the day for Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims in the No. 3 Corvette. After Sims and Garcia split driving for the first four hours, Sims suffered contact with just under two hours left that left the No. 3 in the Turn Three gravel trap and with right-rear damage. The Corvette returned to the race after losing six laps, and the duo finished 10th in class. In GTD, DragonSpeed recorded its best result of the season – a fourth-place finish for the No. 81 Corvette of Giacomo Altoé, Casper Stevenson and Alec Udell. Stevenson qualified near the front, and the DragonSpeed Corvette stayed toward the sharp end throughout. Udell led toward the end of his stint, and Altoé challenged for a podium position late. He made what appeared to be a podium-clinching pass just before the race’s final full-course yellow flew with 10 minutes to go, but IMSA officials ruled that the pass took place after the yellow came out.
The No. 13 Autosport Corvette of Matt Bell, Lars Kern and Orey Fidani placed seventh in GTD – their best finish since the Sebring 12 Hours – as Fidani regained the lead in the Bob Akin championship standings with the result. Fidani and Kern raced the No. 13 into the top-five inside the final two hours with Bell third before contact on a restart sent him off-track and down the order. Bell drove a strong double-stint to the end and made up 11 spots, and the late-race yellow prevented from moving further up. DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Corvette also got the worst of late contact that ruined a potential podium run. After double-stints by Mason Filippi and Robert Wickens, Charlie Eastwood was hit and spun from seventh place. He was able to get the Corvette going again but fell to 14th at the end. The next race for the five Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams in IMSA is the Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway on Sunday, August 23.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “A great points today for us. The 77 in front of us was already close to us and is even closer to us now. But we did make some headway on the BMW. That’s racing. Some years nothing goes your way, some years everything goes your way and sometimes it’s up and down. It seems like it’s that way for a lot of cars this year… some ups and downs. You have to make the most of these weekends that are in your favor and take the points when you can get them. I’m a bit disappointed in the general driving standards across the board. The fans deserve a little bit more than that after last year and now in a six-hour race. But I was very happy with our Corvette today. We did everything right with good strategy and good pit stops. No issues today at all, so I’m very proud of the team for that.”(On the race length) “It’s so cool to do six hours here. It’s the right track for a longer endurance race like this one. The fans here are amazing. I think the number is like 31 percent more fans this year than last year. It is, in my opinion, the best IMSA racing track we go to all year long. Some events may be a little better and some tracks are more exciting in some ways. But when you think about multi-class racing, Road America is the best. You’ve got big, long brake zones, nice high-speed sections. This is a staple of sports car racing and should be for a long time.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I think we got unlucky with one of the yellows late because otherwise I think we would have finished P2 or in the fight for P1. But that’s just the way IMSA is sometimes. It can be a little bit of a lottery. But the main thing is that our pitlane work was amazing. The guys did great today. The car is like new! Tommy didn’t touch anyone! It’s a very good day for us and a good points haul. This is exactly how we planned to do it. We didn’t want to take big risks. It’s a bit of an eye-opener today, the way you can get results in IMSA, as well. I’m really happy and pleased with the crew work. All our stops were on it. We do need to look at some stuff to improve. It seems some of the others are able to save a lot of fuel and beat us in the pitlane. We’ll figure that out, and it’s been a great day today.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “There were a lot of cars and not a lot of space. All through Turn One, it was very congested and we got through there OK. It felt even more congested going into Three. I knew I had a Porsche on the inside of me, and then I was right behind the 65. He was holding mid-track and so I braked to the outside and in hindsight that was the wrong thing to do. It was a bit messy. I also don’t sit here and think I wasn’t smart for doing it. I took a risk and it didn’t pay off this time. But I’m very pleased for the 4 car guys. They closed up so much in the points with the BMW’s troubles. It seems like we had a long list of issues in this race with refueling, with radio and whether or not we could have made it into the pitlane with Antonio on a late call. Unfortunately Road America is still a place where I haven’t had a good result. I love it but I need to get a good result here next year.”

CASPER STEVENSON, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m happy with the result even though we were close to the podium. We were in the mix all day, which was a great feeling. I feel we got a bit unlucky with so many people taking gambles that weren’t in the fight and then with all the yellows they were in the fight. We managed to still overcome that.”

ALEC UDELL, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The key in IMSA is always track position. Casper did a great job in qualifying to put the car toward the front. Being there and being able to fight there, you can control the race a lot better. There was some pit stop strategy there at the end, but the team called a great race and we were on the right strategy all the way through. We had great stops each time and a really good car. Giacomo had a couple of really awesome restarts to put us back in the fight with a couple of cars that took a gamble on strategy. That’s how it is. Sometimes you get lucky. We played a very clean-cut race and I’m really happy for the performance of the DragonSpeed guys. I know they’ve been pushing hard for this kind of result all year.”

MATT BELL, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “There were some positives to take away from today. We won the Akin award and retook the lead in the championship, which is our primary objective to get back to Le Mans. But there was a much better result on the table for us today. The crew did an amazing job. Lars had a fantastic stint and Orey did a great job to get us to third with two hours. Then there was IMSA carnage again on a restart. I got contact from the rear that put me into someone on the front which dropped me from third to last. I think we had the win in the cards today. 13 Autosport gave me the best GTD car today. The Corvette was on fire all weekend. It’s a result that’s gotten away. That’s bittersweet but happy to walk away with the Akin lead.”

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES

ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The team has done an amazing job. Just to get the hand controls into the car for this weekend was a huge undertaking. My first stint was not my best product, per se. But in the second stint I was much happier with the car. The team made a setup change on the pitstop, which was amazing they could do that in the race. It really transformed the car for my second stint and I made up four or five spots so that was fun going door-to-door and racing hard out there. We were struggling a lot for rear grip, kind of entry to middle and exit of the corner. We made a change to the front end of the car and that helped a lot.”

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