Sunoco Road to Wheatland Concludes This Weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway

BATAVIA, Ohio (May 20, 2026) — The 2026 Sunoco Race Fuels “Road to Wheatland” campaign reaches its conclusion this weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing takes center stage for the 34th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 presented by Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging. The long-standing Sunoco incentive program has once again rewarded the dedication and commitment of the nation’s top dirt late model teams throughout the early portion of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season. Drivers maintaining perfect attendance leading into the Show-Me 100 have competed for their share of a lucrative $16,000 bonus fund provided by Sunoco Race Fuels. The series points leader entering Wheatland will earn a $2,500 bonus, while competitors finishing second through 15th in the standings will also receive bonus payouts as part of the program. The battle for the championship remains incredibly tight entering the marquee Memorial Day weekend event at “The Diamond of Dirt Tracks.” Since its inception, the Sunoco “Road to Wheatland” program has become one of the most recognized loyalty incentives in dirt late model racing, rewarding teams that support the tour full-time while building momentum toward one of the sport’s crown jewel events. “This program continues to showcase the strength of our partnership with Sunoco Race Fuels and the commitment of the teams that follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series all season long,” said Wayne Castleberry of FloRacing. “The Show-Me 100 weekend is the perfect stage to celebrate those drivers and teams.” The Show-Me 100 weekend runs May 21-23 at Lucas Oil Speedway and serves as one of the premier events on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule, attracting many of the top dirt late model competitors in the country. Sunoco Race Fuels has expanded its global reach, supplying premium racing fuels to a wide range of professional motorsports and performance applications. Products like DXP 116 continue to set the standard for performance, making Sunoco the preferred choice for engine builders, racers, tracks, and sanctioning bodies worldwide. With more than 40 years of proven success, Sunoco remains the largest manufacturer of racing gasoline in the world. To learn more about DXP 116, visit:https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/fuels/fuel/dxp For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, visit: LucasDirt.com Sunoco Road to Wheatland Bonus: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500 = $16,000

CONCORD, NC (May 20, 2026) – Everyone has their own sanctuary.

It might be a park. It might just be a cozy chair in a favorite room at home. Wherever it is in the world, it’s a place with a personal connection that brings comfort like nowhere else can.

For Logan Schuchart, it’s one of the fastest dirt ovals on the planet, Eldora Speedway. The historic 1/2 mile has always been one of his best tracks. It’s home to many major moments in his career including in 2023 when he won the first Sprint Car race with a million-dollar winner’s share.

“If I said I loved Eldora, it would be an understatement,” Schuchart said. “It’s been so good to me. I always look forward to coming here every year, especially if we’re struggling a little bit. I feel like it’s a place that can kind of get us back on track.”

Eldora did exactly that over the weekend. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series invaded Rossburg, OH for #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG. Schuchart and his Shark Racing crew entered the weekend on a slump of five finishes outside the top 10 in the last six races, but they turned things around in a big way at “The Big E.”

The Hanover, PA native brought the No. 1S home fifth on Friday. Schuchart followed that by besting Brady Bacon for his first victory of 2026 and snapped a 64-race winless streak on Saturday.

But the meaning behind this triumph extends beyond his own connection and history at Eldora. Last fall, Schuchart and his entire family and team were struck by the sudden loss of Schuchart’s grandfather and Shark Racing’s leader, Bobby Allen. With heavy hearts, they’ve continued to compete at the highest level just like “Scruffy” would want.

This was the tour’s first visit to Eldora since Allen passed, and it just so happens that Allen won the first World of Outlaws race ever at Eldora in 1978. The first trip to a track where Allen got one of his most legacy-defining trophies and Schuchart gets to Victory Lane for him? It’s a story that couldn’t believably be scripted in fiction. Schuchart made it clear on a big stage that he’s going to carry on the legacy of his “Pappy.”

“It’s a lot different obviously,” an emotional Schuchart said. “Growing up, every race of mine, he never missed. Whether it was go-karts, Sprint Cars, whatever, up until a couple years ago I don’t think he ever missed one of my races. So, it’s definitely a different feeling to get the thing in Victory Lane. But like we said when it happened, we want to build on the legacy he built.”

Schuchart’s sanctuary of Eldora Speedway allowed him to shake off a slump. It gave him a firm reminder that he’s still among this sport’s elite. He can and will continue to compete and win with the best in honor of his grandfather. There’s more work to be done. Schuchart is enjoying this moment but also already thinking of one event that’s eluded him at Eldora, the Kings Royal.

“I feel like we learned what to do no matter what they throw at us in July,” Schuchart said. “I’m super happy for my team that we could get it in Victory Lane and then also learn a lot for the notebook.”

Schuchart and Shark Racing continue the 2026 campaign with three races in four days at Jacksonville Speedway (May 21), Knoxville Raceway (May 23) and Huset’s Speedway (May 24). For tickets, CLICK HERE.

The World of Outlaws return to Eldora for the 43rd Kings Royal on July 17-18. For 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.

SANCTUARY: Schuchart’s Eldora Connection Adds Meaning to Victory

CONCORD, NC (May 20, 2026) – Everyone has their own sanctuary.

It might be a park. It might just be a cozy chair in a favorite room at home. Wherever it is in the world, it’s a place with a personal connection that brings comfort like nowhere else can.

For Logan Schuchart, it’s one of the fastest dirt ovals on the planet, Eldora Speedway. The historic 1/2 mile has always been one of his best tracks. It’s home to many major moments in his career including in 2023 when he won the first Sprint Car race with a million-dollar winner’s share.

“If I said I loved Eldora, it would be an understatement,” Schuchart said. “It’s been so good to me. I always look forward to coming here every year, especially if we’re struggling a little bit. I feel like it’s a place that can kind of get us back on track.”

Eldora did exactly that over the weekend. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series invaded Rossburg, OH for #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG. Schuchart and his Shark Racing crew entered the weekend on a slump of five finishes outside the top 10 in the last six races, but they turned things around in a big way at “The Big E.”

The Hanover, PA native brought the No. 1S home fifth on Friday. Schuchart followed that by besting Brady Bacon for his first victory of 2026 and snapped a 64-race winless streak on Saturday.

But the meaning behind this triumph extends beyond his own connection and history at Eldora. Last fall, Schuchart and his entire family and team were struck by the sudden loss of Schuchart’s grandfather and Shark Racing’s leader, Bobby Allen. With heavy hearts, they’ve continued to compete at the highest level just like “Scruffy” would want.

This was the tour’s first visit to Eldora since Allen passed, and it just so happens that Allen won the first World of Outlaws race ever at Eldora in 1978. The first trip to a track where Allen got one of his most legacy-defining trophies and Schuchart gets to Victory Lane for him? It’s a story that couldn’t believably be scripted in fiction. Schuchart made it clear on a big stage that he’s going to carry on the legacy of his “Pappy.”

“It’s a lot different obviously,” an emotional Schuchart said. “Growing up, every race of mine, he never missed. Whether it was go-karts, Sprint Cars, whatever, up until a couple years ago I don’t think he ever missed one of my races. So, it’s definitely a different feeling to get the thing in Victory Lane. But like we said when it happened, we want to build on the legacy he built.”

Schuchart’s sanctuary of Eldora Speedway allowed him to shake off a slump. It gave him a firm reminder that he’s still among this sport’s elite. He can and will continue to compete and win with the best in honor of his grandfather. There’s more work to be done. Schuchart is enjoying this moment but also already thinking of one event that’s eluded him at Eldora, the Kings Royal.

“I feel like we learned what to do no matter what they throw at us in July,” Schuchart said. “I’m super happy for my team that we could get it in Victory Lane and then also learn a lot for the notebook.”

Schuchart and Shark Racing continue the 2026 campaign with three races in four days at Jacksonville Speedway (May 21), Knoxville Raceway (May 23) and Huset’s Speedway (May 24). For tickets, CLICK HERE.

The World of Outlaws return to Eldora for the 43rd Kings Royal on July 17-18. For 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.

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Defending GTD PRO champion on flying the flag for Chevrolet on streets of Detroit

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports driver Antonio Garcia met with members of the media via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon to discuss next week’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic on the downtown Detroit street circuit. The Corvette Racing factory driver finished second in GTD PRO last year at Detroit alongside Alexander Sims on the way to sharing the GTD PRO Drivers Championship – Garcia’s sixth title in IMSA. He also was the 2024 GTD PRO pole-winner at Detroit. ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.RYou’ve been part of Chevrolet and Corvette Racing for many years. Is there extra pressure and what do you and Alex expect once you get there next week?“We’re looking forward to getting back there, for sure. And it’s time to win. Obviously in the last two years we raced there we only came away with a pole and a second last year, which coming from the back was a really good result for us. And I’m looking forward to getting back to Detroit underneath our headquarters and giving GM and Chevrolet the win for sure.”

With Detroit being one of the most manufacturer-driven events of the season, does racing in Detroit add extra pressure or motivation compared to any of the other weekends of the season?“It’s not that it brings a little bit more pressure, but you have all the big guys for all the companies there and our brand for sure. So everybody’s looking forward to that race. It’s just underneath the GM offices and everybody is keen to see their car winning there. So far, Corvette hasn’t managed to win here yet on this new racetrack or street circuit. We came close last year. We were really strong both of the years. So I see no reason to be somewhere else. I’m sure we will be fighting for a win, either the 3 or 4. That’s the target for sure.”

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CORVETTE RACING AT DETROIT: Antonio Garcia Q&ADefending GTD PRO champion on flying the flag for Chevrolet on streets of Detroit

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports driver Antonio Garcia met with members of the media via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon to discuss next week’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic on the downtown Detroit street circuit. The Corvette Racing factory driver finished second in GTD PRO last year at Detroit alongside Alexander Sims on the way to sharing the GTD PRO Drivers Championship – Garcia’s sixth title in IMSA. He also was the 2024 GTD PRO pole-winner at Detroit. ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.RYou’ve been part of Chevrolet and Corvette Racing for many years. Is there extra pressure and what do you and Alex expect once you get there next week?“We’re looking forward to getting back there, for sure. And it’s time to win. Obviously in the last two years we raced there we only came away with a pole and a second last year, which coming from the back was a really good result for us. And I’m looking forward to getting back to Detroit underneath our headquarters and giving GM and Chevrolet the win for sure.”

With Detroit being one of the most manufacturer-driven events of the season, does racing in Detroit add extra pressure or motivation compared to any of the other weekends of the season?“It’s not that it brings a little bit more pressure, but you have all the big guys for all the companies there and our brand for sure. So everybody’s looking forward to that race. It’s just underneath the GM offices and everybody is keen to see their car winning there. So far, Corvette hasn’t managed to win here yet on this new racetrack or street circuit. We came close last year. We were really strong both of the years. So I see no reason to be somewhere else. I’m sure we will be fighting for a win, either the 3 or 4. That’s the target for sure.”

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In addition to the obvious stuff of racing in front of the bosses, are there more distractions on the weekend than at many other races where there may be public appearances and things like that? “I don’t think it brings more attention in a way of more people coming. For sure you can see some other people that usually don’t come to the races, but they are able to come to these ones. For instance, all the Pratt Miller personnel usually come here and they set up a big tent to invite most of their workers. It’s nice to see them, it’s nice to get them to see what they built. And for sure, it doesn’t bring any more pressure. For me it’s just that Detroit is somewhere that I never won at, and I want to take that away.“I’m really looking forward to that. And I love street circuits. I feel it’s very unique and just the way the track is settled and how bumpy it is. But I usually like them. I think Alex loves street circuits too. So it’s just a whole nice combination and I think it works. So I’m looking forward to racing again there and let’s see if this year is the year.”We’ve talked about how important it is to win in Detroit for the American manufacturers. Let me be a little more specific about that and turn the question around a little bit. How important is it for you guys at GM to beat Ford in Detroit?“If you come up with a win, that means you won against everyone. So for sure it is important to beat everybody out there. I mean, it’s obviously something that is more on everybody’s mind. Obviously every manufacturer wants theirs to be up front. It probably feels more like a good football match where you have the biggest teams out there competing against each other. Let’s put it that way. It feels more like a big match or Super Bowl… big teams fighting against each other, so it is important for sure.”

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Charlotte Motor Speedway May 22-24, 2026

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It’s a homecoming weekend for much of NASCAR’s drivers and teams as “America’s Home for Racing”, Charlotte Motor Speedway, will once again welcome all three national series for its traditional Memorial Day weekend event. The highly anticipated weekend will kick off Friday evening with the Craftsman Truck Series, a race that will feature a star-studded lineup including Team Chevy’s Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch, both of which are slated for a triple duty weekend and an attempt at logging 1,101 miles around the historic 1.5-mile oval. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take center stage on Saturday with Chevrolet looking to make its fifth-straight trip to victory lane at the track in the second-level series. On Sunday, NASCAR’s premier series will wrap up one of the biggest days in motorsports with its longest and most grueling races of the season – the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600.

Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway: In June 1960, Charlotte Motor Speedway welcomed NASCAR for the first time with the inaugural World 600 – kickstarting a 127-race and counting tenure for the sport’s top division. Within that time span, Chevrolet has built a legacy at “America’s Home for Racing” that features a series-leading 48 all-time Cup Series wins with 26 of those triumphs coming in the Coca-Cola 600. One year ago, it was Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain that earned the victory and his first career crown jewel event at NASCAR’s highest level. The Alva, Florida, native is one of just eight active Coca-Cola 600 winners with the elite list also featuring Kyle Larson’s crown in his first championship-earning season (2021); Austin Dillon’s win in 2017 that made him a first-time Cup Series winner; and Kyle Busch’s win in 2018.

DILLON, NO. 3 TEAM HEADING HOME WITH CONFIDENCEAustin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet team put together the ultimate rebound at Dover Motor Speedway to lead the Bowtie brigade with a fourth-place finish in last weekend’s NASCAR All-Star Race. The result marked Dillon’s second-consecutive top-six finish of the season, giving the North Carolina native a welcomed boost of confidence he will carry into the Charlotte race weekend. While it’s a true hometown race for the veteran driver, “America’s Home for Racing” has made a lasting impression in his NASCAR career. In his fourth full-time Cup Series season, Dillon conquered the sport’s most challenging crown jewel event, the Coca-Cola 600, to earn his first career win in NASCAR’s premier series. The feat made Dillon the 10th, and most recent, driver in history to become a first-time Cup Series winner at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dillon’s resume at his home track also features two O’Reilly Series wins, which were earned during a 2015 season sweep.

RACKING UP THE MILES Just two drivers will attempt to log 1,101 miles around Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, both of which come from the Chevrolet camp.  The reigning Coca-Cola 600 winner, Ross Chastain, will look to not only defend his title in the 67th running of the crown jewel event but reunite with JR Motorsports and Niece Motorsports to run his third-straight triple duty weekend. One year ago, Chastain and the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet team executed the ultimate rebound, going from backup car and a last-place starting position to becoming first-time crown jewel winners in NASCAR’s premier series. Chastain’s tripleheader weekend will kick off behind the wheel of the No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet in Friday’s Truck Series event – a pairing that already owns one trip to victory lane at the track (2022). On Saturday, Chastain will return to the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet team for their third outing together of the season. The pair is coming off their best qualifying effort this season, capturing the pole position at Dover Motor Speedway last weekend.

Chastain’s teammate, Connor Zilisch, will also face a full slate of racing at his home track this weekend – pairing back up with JR Motorsports and Spire Motorsports to complete his tripleheader effort. While points weren’t up for grabs last weekend, Zilisch is coming off his season-best result when the 19-year-old turned his first NASCAR All-Star Race appearance into a top-five finish. Despite competing in his rookie Cup Series campaign, Zilisch already has one previous start in the 600-mile crown jewel event, which came one year ago under the Trackhouse Racing banner. Zilisch will make his sixth O’Reilly Series start of the season this weekend, all of which have come alongside veteran crew chief, Rodney Childers, and the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet team. The combination has already translated into success this season, earning two trips to victory lane (Bristol and Watkins Glen) and one pole position (Circuit of The Americas). Zilisch has just one Truck Series start under his belt this season (Watkins Glen), but it was an effort that saw the young driver earn a top-five qualifying position and 28 laps led en route to a runner-up finish.

LEGGE SETTING UP FOR HISTORIC WEEKENDChevrolet holds the prestige as the only manufacturer that competes in two of motorsports biggest events – the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. Katherine Legge will look to make a historic run this weekend as the only female in history to attempt the Memorial Day “Double” and complete 1,100 miles behind the wheel of a Chevrolet-powered machine. Her racing resume expands across a variety of racing disciplines, including 19 starts in the NTT INDYCAR Series – four of which have come in the Indianapolis 500. She has also made 92 starts in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – earning four wins, 11 podium finishes and two poles. Legge will join an elite list of now six drivers who have attempted the challenging feat, coming off the heels of fellow Team Chevy driver Kyle Larson’s back-to-back efforts during the 2024-2025 seasons.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway: Ross Chastain – one win (2025)Kyle Larson – one win (2021)Chase Elliott – one win (2020)Kyle Busch – one win (2018)Austin Dillon – one win (2017) ·        Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 26 all-time Coca-Cola 600 victories, most recently by Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain in last season’s race where he earned his first career crown jewel event in NASCAR’s premier series.  ·        There have been 10 drivers in history that recorded their first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, most recently by Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon in the 2017 Coca-Cola 600. ·        Shane van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen win marked Chevrolet’s third consecutive trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s premier series – an effort that matches the longest points-paying win streak by a single manufacturer thus far this season.  ·        The Bowtie brand is on a four-race streak of owning at least half of the top-10 finishing positions, with five drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations earning top-10 results in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.  ·        At Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet tallied six top-10 finishes, marking the second time this season a manufacturer has placed six cars in the top-10 of a Cup Series event. The Bowtie brand took it one step further by achieving the highest representation of different organizations within those results with five Chevrolet organizations placing drivers in the top-10.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 156 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 71 victories – a winning percentage of 45.5%. ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 885 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600Sunday, May 24, at 6 p.m. ETAmazon Prime, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesCharbroil 300Saturday, May 23, at 5 p.m. ETCW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesNorth Carolina Education Lottery 200Friday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. ETFS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletLet’s go back to your first NASCAR Cup Series win. It was the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. You’re battling the great Jimmie Johnson. Describe that feeling coming off Turn 4 knowing that you’ve got enough fuel and you’re about to win your first race and it’s a Crown Jewel – the Coca-Cola 600… “I just remember the sense of relief, and thinking ‘wow, we won a race at the highest level of NASCAR. I remember tracking Jimmie Johnson and just knowing what we were battling, the chess game that we were playing on fuel. I had watched so many laps of Jimmie around Charlotte Motor Speedway, and how, you know, precise he was with his line in Turns 1 and 2. I just remember arching Turn 1 as late as possible, and coming off the corner, and Jimmy pulling to the side, out of gas. It was like ‘okay, here we go. Now, we just need to get to the checkered flag,’ and then we were able to do it.”  You have won at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Coca-Cola 600, going back to a track where you’ve had success, does that give you a little extra confidence? “I sure hope so, you know. Charlotte’s been really good to me, I’ve won a couple times there in the O’Reilly Series, along with the Coke 600. Being from North Carolina, always trying to put a little bit more into that weekend. 600 miles, the longer races have been good to me, so yeah let’s go have some fun.”   Talk about the pre-race ceremonies at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day Weekend and how that sets the tone for one of the toughest and longest races of the year… “It gets the adrenaline flowing, for sure. There’s no more patriotic scene than the Coca-Cola 600 pre-race ceremonies. The National Anthem, the prayer, everything that goes into that race is very special to be a part of.”  With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, how does the Coca-Cola 600 reflect on the bigger story of the weekend? “I think that with America celebrating its 250th year, the Coke 600 has to land in some of the most patriotic moments for our country. It’s so cool to see all the military branches represented at that race. It’s Americana.”  With you carrying the name of a fallen hero on your car, how does that amplify the weekend for you when you’re meeting their families before the race starts? “Those families have paid the ultimate sacrifice, and to have a hero on your car and to be out on the track representing them, it means a lot. You want to get them to Victory Lane. It just puts a little bit more emphasis on the race weekend.”  When you go and do Mission 600 trips and cultivate relationships from each of those visits, then get to the racetrack and see some of the servicemembers that you met at the bases, does that amplify the race weekend for you? “We’ve gotten to do some very cool Mission 600 trips and have been able to meet service members from all the different branches of the military. I come away from every trip thankful for the military, and all the men and women we have in this country that allow us to do what we love to do on the weekends. That moment that we get to share with them and celebrate them at the Coca-Cola 600 is awesome.”    Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat does the Coca-Cola 600 mean to you?“When it comes to traditions, my favorite is the Coca-Cola 600. It’s more than just a race because it happens on Memorial Day weekend, honoring the sacrifice of the men and women who served our country. The moment of silence in the middle of the race and hearing the crowd afterward gives me chills every time. This race is really exciting, fun, and something I truly enjoy. The Coca-Cola 600 is more than just a race to me — it’s a test of focus, endurance, and mentality. Fans see the speed and excitement, but they don’t always see the pressure that comes with competing for 600 miles under the lights. Racing is just as mental as it is physical, and every decision matters. Once my helmet goes on, fear disappears. It becomes all about staying locked.”   Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat makes the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway such a challenging and meaningful race?“It’s one of the most grueling races of the season. 600 miles, sometimes four and a half hours behind the wheel inside a racecar. Hot temperatures, you start the day and go to night; a lot of change happens at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It’s probably one of the most temperature-sensitive racetracks that we have on the circuit, so sometimes when you’re not very good in the daytime, you can be really good at night, and vice versa. It’s very hard to be good there for the whole 600 miles with how long the event is. It’s a great race, a lot of fun. Memorial Day weekend, having the opportunity to give honor and thanks to those that have been able to go out there, make the ultimate sacrifice for the rest of us to enjoy our freedom and for us to go out there and enjoy a 600-mile race to cap off our Memorial Day weekend.”    AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletYou qualified fifth and finished fourth in the 600 last season, how do you feel about Charlotte this time around?“Charlotte Motor Speedway is a great track, and we had a strong race there last year. I feel like our mile-and-a-half program this season has been focused on learning the new body and more. We’ve still been confident heading to those types of tracks that aero-wise and package-wise hasn’t changed too much. Hopefully, we can unload with good speed right away and keep ourselves in the mix. It’s 600 miles and the racetrack changes a lot over the course of the race. I think we have a good shot to keep us in the game there and at least run inside the top 15.” It’s Memorial Day weekend, what does that mean to you?“It is the 600 at Charlotte, but most importantly, it’s 600 Miles of Remembrance on Memorial Day weekend. NASCAR does a great job of celebrating our U.S. Armed Forces throughout the season, and it’s especially meaningful to honor our fallen heroes every Memorial Day weekend. It’s special to see all of the drivers and teams honoring the military members on the windshield of their cars who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy our freedom. We’ll be carrying the name of Army Sgt. Zainah Caye Creamer along with us.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“Anytime you head into the Coca-Cola 600, you know you’re in for a challenge. It’s one of the biggest races of the year and a race that really tests everyone from start to finish. We’re excited to have Three Finger Jack on board the No. 47 Chevrolet for the first time this weekend. Having a new partner join us for a race this big makes it even more special. Hopefully we can put together a strong run, be there when it counts, and at the end of the night have a reason to toast a glass of wine in Victory Lane.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet“The Coke 600 is always blazing hot to start, and while it does get a little cooler as the sun goes down, it’s still a test of your car, your body, and your mind.  The biggest thing is just keeping up with the track because it’s going to change a lot. You might have a great car on Saturday in practice and in qualifying, and you might even have a great car when you fire off on Sunday, but what your balance needs to be in the heat, in the daylight, with the sun beating down on the racetrack, versus when the lights come on and the sun goes down, and those track temps start going down, the grip starts going up and the lap times get faster. You have to be on. You have to be one step ahead on your adjustments. You want to be proactive versus reactive in how you work on your car and work on yourself in regard to the lines you want to run. Charlotte’s still a very tricky mile-and-a-half track. It has a very nasty bump over in turns three and four. The track has seen a lot of wear over the years. It’s definitely a driver’s track. If you make a mistake, you’re probably ending up in the wall. So it’s 600 miles of perfection.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWith four stages this weekend, there is an opportunity for some extra stage points. How do you look at Charlotte when it comes to points?“With four stages this weekend you look at the extra stage points for sure. You have to have the speed to do that and run up front. So I think qualifying well, being up front, and getting stage points is a really important thing for us, especially coming off of a rough stretch last month. We had some good speed during the (Coca-Cola) 600 last year and made a top-10 day out of it. I am hoping we can unload well and pick up some stage points in all three stages, but more than anything it is important to have a shot at it at the end. Stage points are important every weekend. It’s not just Charlotte, but if we can pick up some extra points this weekend with one more stage this weekend, it can be the difference to making “The Chase” this year.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletYou’ve shown speed on the 1.5-mile tracks and were knocking on the door in last year’s Coca-Cola 600. What are your thoughts heading into the weekend?“Our team has been looking forward to this one. Last year we had to start in the back, but worked forward pretty quickly. When we lined up on the front row I was ready to go for it and race it out, but a mechanical issue ended our night right after we took the green. I am just excited to have another shot at it. We have been really fast on the mile-and-a-halves, especially when you look at what we did at Texas a couple weeks back – winning the pole and running up front all day. I think we are in for a really good weekend.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow does the track change as the day progresses into night?  “The 600 at Charlotte is one of the coolest races of the year and it’s a crown jewel event of our sport. You start the race during the day and you end well into the night. All the fans are there, it’s Memorial Day and such a cool event, such a cool weekend and getting to race in front of so many awesome NASCAR fans. The track changes a lot as the race goes on as you go into the night and that’s something that you and the team must keep up with during the race. I’m really excited for that one and looking forward to getting into my second 600 at Charlotte.” How do you prepare mentally and physically for the longer Cup races like the 600?“That’s one of the toughest parts of racing on Sundays and the jump to the Cup Series is the length of races and just how long you must stay in the zone and stay locked in. Mental is a lot of it honestly. I think the physical aspect; a lot of drivers can get through the physical aspect of those long races but the mental aspect of having to stay focused three and half to four hours can be tough. I’m looking forward to the challenge and having to figure it out this season. The 600 is the longest race of the year and mentally taxing by the end of it.” What does it mean to race at Charlotte since it’s your home track?“I grew up in Charlotte so getting to race in Charlotte is really cool for me. My family and friends get to come and watch what I do each weekend. It’s cool to race where almost all the drivers and teams are based. It’s always special for the teams and drivers to have a bunch of friends and family to come watch them and Charlotte is a great place to be able to host a bunch of people.” The 600 at Charlotte is a crown jewel race. What does that mean to young driver like yourself?  “The crown jewel races are certainly the ones you want to win, the big races that everyone wants to get throughout their career. The 600 is probably second biggest race of the year behind the Daytona 500 that we have all year long. To win that one would be pretty surreal. My teammate Ross Chastain won it last year. We’ve got a lot of good notes going into it. The crown jewels are definitely ones that we circle on the calendar saying that we want to win these.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletAre you looking forward to 600 miles at Charlotte on Sunday?“Yeah, it’s a really cool race. I was competitive there last year and then obviously Ross (Chastain) won. So, should have some good stuff to build off of and apply for this year’s race. Just going to keep trying to score and maximize as many points as possible and not make mistakes. Then, running the Truck again on Friday night. It should be a fun weekend!” What do you think has been your biggest struggle on the ovals?“Getting up to speed on lap one or two. These guys do it on lap one or two, it’s really difficult for me. In practice sessions, it takes me a bit and then by the end of the session I’m decent. But I’ve been used to having a couple sets of tires a lot of times. I still struggle to just switch on and do those crazy laps at the start. The longer practice sessions help me because I’m able to practice techniques and learn a lot.”  It’s been really neat to see the way fans have embraced you here in America. What has that been like for you to already have an allegiance of fan support here in NASCAR?“It’s overwhelming but it’s awesome at the same time (laughs)! Everyone is really nice and friendly, it’s really cool to have so much support here in America. Especially, I’ve noticed at tracks I’ve won at before and people coming back the next year. How many models they want signed and how stoked they are. It’s cool for them to share their memories that they’ve had from my wins with me. It’s really special! It’s cool the amount of people who take days off work on a Monday at home and watch the races, it’s epic!”

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCECharlotte Motor SpeedwayMay 22-24, 2026

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It’s a homecoming weekend for much of NASCAR’s drivers and teams as “America’s Home for Racing”, Charlotte Motor Speedway, will once again welcome all three national series for its traditional Memorial Day weekend event. The highly anticipated weekend will kick off Friday evening with the Craftsman Truck Series, a race that will feature a star-studded lineup including Team Chevy’s Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch, both of which are slated for a triple duty weekend and an attempt at logging 1,101 miles around the historic 1.5-mile oval. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take center stage on Saturday with Chevrolet looking to make its fifth-straight trip to victory lane at the track in the second-level series. On Sunday, NASCAR’s premier series will wrap up one of the biggest days in motorsports with its longest and most grueling races of the season – the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600.

Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway: In June 1960, Charlotte Motor Speedway welcomed NASCAR for the first time with the inaugural World 600 – kickstarting a 127-race and counting tenure for the sport’s top division. Within that time span, Chevrolet has built a legacy at “America’s Home for Racing” that features a series-leading 48 all-time Cup Series wins with 26 of those triumphs coming in the Coca-Cola 600. One year ago, it was Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain that earned the victory and his first career crown jewel event at NASCAR’s highest level. The Alva, Florida, native is one of just eight active Coca-Cola 600 winners with the elite list also featuring Kyle Larson’s crown in his first championship-earning season (2021); Austin Dillon’s win in 2017 that made him a first-time Cup Series winner; and Kyle Busch’s win in 2018.

DILLON, NO. 3 TEAM HEADING HOME WITH CONFIDENCEAustin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet team put together the ultimate rebound at Dover Motor Speedway to lead the Bowtie brigade with a fourth-place finish in last weekend’s NASCAR All-Star Race. The result marked Dillon’s second-consecutive top-six finish of the season, giving the North Carolina native a welcomed boost of confidence he will carry into the Charlotte race weekend. While it’s a true hometown race for the veteran driver, “America’s Home for Racing” has made a lasting impression in his NASCAR career. In his fourth full-time Cup Series season, Dillon conquered the sport’s most challenging crown jewel event, the Coca-Cola 600, to earn his first career win in NASCAR’s premier series. The feat made Dillon the 10th, and most recent, driver in history to become a first-time Cup Series winner at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dillon’s resume at his home track also features two O’Reilly Series wins, which were earned during a 2015 season sweep.

RACKING UP THE MILES Just two drivers will attempt to log 1,101 miles around Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, both of which come from the Chevrolet camp.  The reigning Coca-Cola 600 winner, Ross Chastain, will look to not only defend his title in the 67th running of the crown jewel event but reunite with JR Motorsports and Niece Motorsports to run his third-straight triple duty weekend. One year ago, Chastain and the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet team executed the ultimate rebound, going from backup car and a last-place starting position to becoming first-time crown jewel winners in NASCAR’s premier series. Chastain’s tripleheader weekend will kick off behind the wheel of the No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet in Friday’s Truck Series event – a pairing that already owns one trip to victory lane at the track (2022). On Saturday, Chastain will return to the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet team for their third outing together of the season. The pair is coming off their best qualifying effort this season, capturing the pole position at Dover Motor Speedway last weekend.

Chastain’s teammate, Connor Zilisch, will also face a full slate of racing at his home track this weekend – pairing back up with JR Motorsports and Spire Motorsports to complete his tripleheader effort. While points weren’t up for grabs last weekend, Zilisch is coming off his season-best result when the 19-year-old turned his first NASCAR All-Star Race appearance into a top-five finish. Despite competing in his rookie Cup Series campaign, Zilisch already has one previous start in the 600-mile crown jewel event, which came one year ago under the Trackhouse Racing banner. Zilisch will make his sixth O’Reilly Series start of the season this weekend, all of which have come alongside veteran crew chief, Rodney Childers, and the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet team. The combination has already translated into success this season, earning two trips to victory lane (Bristol and Watkins Glen) and one pole position (Circuit of The Americas). Zilisch has just one Truck Series start under his belt this season (Watkins Glen), but it was an effort that saw the young driver earn a top-five qualifying position and 28 laps led en route to a runner-up finish.

LEGGE SETTING UP FOR HISTORIC WEEKENDChevrolet holds the prestige as the only manufacturer that competes in two of motorsports biggest events – the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. Katherine Legge will look to make a historic run this weekend as the only female in history to attempt the Memorial Day “Double” and complete 1,100 miles behind the wheel of a Chevrolet-powered machine. Her racing resume expands across a variety of racing disciplines, including 19 starts in the NTT INDYCAR Series – four of which have come in the Indianapolis 500. She has also made 92 starts in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – earning four wins, 11 podium finishes and two poles. Legge will join an elite list of now six drivers who have attempted the challenging feat, coming off the heels of fellow Team Chevy driver Kyle Larson’s back-to-back efforts during the 2024-2025 seasons.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway: Ross Chastain – one win (2025)Kyle Larson – one win (2021)Chase Elliott – one win (2020)Kyle Busch – one win (2018)Austin Dillon – one win (2017) ·        Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 26 all-time Coca-Cola 600 victories, most recently by Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain in last season’s race where he earned his first career crown jewel event in NASCAR’s premier series.  ·        There have been 10 drivers in history that recorded their first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, most recently by Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon in the 2017 Coca-Cola 600. ·        Shane van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen win marked Chevrolet’s third consecutive trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s premier series – an effort that matches the longest points-paying win streak by a single manufacturer thus far this season.  ·        The Bowtie brand is on a four-race streak of owning at least half of the top-10 finishing positions, with five drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations earning top-10 results in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.  ·        At Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet tallied six top-10 finishes, marking the second time this season a manufacturer has placed six cars in the top-10 of a Cup Series event. The Bowtie brand took it one step further by achieving the highest representation of different organizations within those results with five Chevrolet organizations placing drivers in the top-10.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 156 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 71 victories – a winning percentage of 45.5%. ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 885 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600Sunday, May 24, at 6 p.m. ETAmazon Prime, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesCharbroil 300Saturday, May 23, at 5 p.m. ETCW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesNorth Carolina Education Lottery 200Friday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. ETFS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletLet’s go back to your first NASCAR Cup Series win. It was the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. You’re battling the great Jimmie Johnson. Describe that feeling coming off Turn 4 knowing that you’ve got enough fuel and you’re about to win your first race and it’s a Crown Jewel – the Coca-Cola 600… “I just remember the sense of relief, and thinking ‘wow, we won a race at the highest level of NASCAR. I remember tracking Jimmie Johnson and just knowing what we were battling, the chess game that we were playing on fuel. I had watched so many laps of Jimmie around Charlotte Motor Speedway, and how, you know, precise he was with his line in Turns 1 and 2. I just remember arching Turn 1 as late as possible, and coming off the corner, and Jimmy pulling to the side, out of gas. It was like ‘okay, here we go. Now, we just need to get to the checkered flag,’ and then we were able to do it.”  You have won at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Coca-Cola 600, going back to a track where you’ve had success, does that give you a little extra confidence? “I sure hope so, you know. Charlotte’s been really good to me, I’ve won a couple times there in the O’Reilly Series, along with the Coke 600. Being from North Carolina, always trying to put a little bit more into that weekend. 600 miles, the longer races have been good to me, so yeah let’s go have some fun.”   Talk about the pre-race ceremonies at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day Weekend and how that sets the tone for one of the toughest and longest races of the year… “It gets the adrenaline flowing, for sure. There’s no more patriotic scene than the Coca-Cola 600 pre-race ceremonies. The National Anthem, the prayer, everything that goes into that race is very special to be a part of.”  With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, how does the Coca-Cola 600 reflect on the bigger story of the weekend? “I think that with America celebrating its 250th year, the Coke 600 has to land in some of the most patriotic moments for our country. It’s so cool to see all the military branches represented at that race. It’s Americana.”  With you carrying the name of a fallen hero on your car, how does that amplify the weekend for you when you’re meeting their families before the race starts? “Those families have paid the ultimate sacrifice, and to have a hero on your car and to be out on the track representing them, it means a lot. You want to get them to Victory Lane. It just puts a little bit more emphasis on the race weekend.”  When you go and do Mission 600 trips and cultivate relationships from each of those visits, then get to the racetrack and see some of the servicemembers that you met at the bases, does that amplify the race weekend for you? “We’ve gotten to do some very cool Mission 600 trips and have been able to meet service members from all the different branches of the military. I come away from every trip thankful for the military, and all the men and women we have in this country that allow us to do what we love to do on the weekends. That moment that we get to share with them and celebrate them at the Coca-Cola 600 is awesome.”    Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat does the Coca-Cola 600 mean to you?“When it comes to traditions, my favorite is the Coca-Cola 600. It’s more than just a race because it happens on Memorial Day weekend, honoring the sacrifice of the men and women who served our country. The moment of silence in the middle of the race and hearing the crowd afterward gives me chills every time. This race is really exciting, fun, and something I truly enjoy. The Coca-Cola 600 is more than just a race to me — it’s a test of focus, endurance, and mentality. Fans see the speed and excitement, but they don’t always see the pressure that comes with competing for 600 miles under the lights. Racing is just as mental as it is physical, and every decision matters. Once my helmet goes on, fear disappears. It becomes all about staying locked.”   Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat makes the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway such a challenging and meaningful race?“It’s one of the most grueling races of the season. 600 miles, sometimes four and a half hours behind the wheel inside a racecar. Hot temperatures, you start the day and go to night; a lot of change happens at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It’s probably one of the most temperature-sensitive racetracks that we have on the circuit, so sometimes when you’re not very good in the daytime, you can be really good at night, and vice versa. It’s very hard to be good there for the whole 600 miles with how long the event is. It’s a great race, a lot of fun. Memorial Day weekend, having the opportunity to give honor and thanks to those that have been able to go out there, make the ultimate sacrifice for the rest of us to enjoy our freedom and for us to go out there and enjoy a 600-mile race to cap off our Memorial Day weekend.”    AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletYou qualified fifth and finished fourth in the 600 last season, how do you feel about Charlotte this time around?“Charlotte Motor Speedway is a great track, and we had a strong race there last year. I feel like our mile-and-a-half program this season has been focused on learning the new body and more. We’ve still been confident heading to those types of tracks that aero-wise and package-wise hasn’t changed too much. Hopefully, we can unload with good speed right away and keep ourselves in the mix. It’s 600 miles and the racetrack changes a lot over the course of the race. I think we have a good shot to keep us in the game there and at least run inside the top 15.” It’s Memorial Day weekend, what does that mean to you?“It is the 600 at Charlotte, but most importantly, it’s 600 Miles of Remembrance on Memorial Day weekend. NASCAR does a great job of celebrating our U.S. Armed Forces throughout the season, and it’s especially meaningful to honor our fallen heroes every Memorial Day weekend. It’s special to see all of the drivers and teams honoring the military members on the windshield of their cars who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy our freedom. We’ll be carrying the name of Army Sgt. Zainah Caye Creamer along with us.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“Anytime you head into the Coca-Cola 600, you know you’re in for a challenge. It’s one of the biggest races of the year and a race that really tests everyone from start to finish. We’re excited to have Three Finger Jack on board the No. 47 Chevrolet for the first time this weekend. Having a new partner join us for a race this big makes it even more special. Hopefully we can put together a strong run, be there when it counts, and at the end of the night have a reason to toast a glass of wine in Victory Lane.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet“The Coke 600 is always blazing hot to start, and while it does get a little cooler as the sun goes down, it’s still a test of your car, your body, and your mind.  The biggest thing is just keeping up with the track because it’s going to change a lot. You might have a great car on Saturday in practice and in qualifying, and you might even have a great car when you fire off on Sunday, but what your balance needs to be in the heat, in the daylight, with the sun beating down on the racetrack, versus when the lights come on and the sun goes down, and those track temps start going down, the grip starts going up and the lap times get faster. You have to be on. You have to be one step ahead on your adjustments. You want to be proactive versus reactive in how you work on your car and work on yourself in regard to the lines you want to run. Charlotte’s still a very tricky mile-and-a-half track. It has a very nasty bump over in turns three and four. The track has seen a lot of wear over the years. It’s definitely a driver’s track. If you make a mistake, you’re probably ending up in the wall. So it’s 600 miles of perfection.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWith four stages this weekend, there is an opportunity for some extra stage points. How do you look at Charlotte when it comes to points?“With four stages this weekend you look at the extra stage points for sure. You have to have the speed to do that and run up front. So I think qualifying well, being up front, and getting stage points is a really important thing for us, especially coming off of a rough stretch last month. We had some good speed during the (Coca-Cola) 600 last year and made a top-10 day out of it. I am hoping we can unload well and pick up some stage points in all three stages, but more than anything it is important to have a shot at it at the end. Stage points are important every weekend. It’s not just Charlotte, but if we can pick up some extra points this weekend with one more stage this weekend, it can be the difference to making “The Chase” this year.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletYou’ve shown speed on the 1.5-mile tracks and were knocking on the door in last year’s Coca-Cola 600. What are your thoughts heading into the weekend?“Our team has been looking forward to this one. Last year we had to start in the back, but worked forward pretty quickly. When we lined up on the front row I was ready to go for it and race it out, but a mechanical issue ended our night right after we took the green. I am just excited to have another shot at it. We have been really fast on the mile-and-a-halves, especially when you look at what we did at Texas a couple weeks back – winning the pole and running up front all day. I think we are in for a really good weekend.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow does the track change as the day progresses into night?  “The 600 at Charlotte is one of the coolest races of the year and it’s a crown jewel event of our sport. You start the race during the day and you end well into the night. All the fans are there, it’s Memorial Day and such a cool event, such a cool weekend and getting to race in front of so many awesome NASCAR fans. The track changes a lot as the race goes on as you go into the night and that’s something that you and the team must keep up with during the race. I’m really excited for that one and looking forward to getting into my second 600 at Charlotte.” How do you prepare mentally and physically for the longer Cup races like the 600?“That’s one of the toughest parts of racing on Sundays and the jump to the Cup Series is the length of races and just how long you must stay in the zone and stay locked in. Mental is a lot of it honestly. I think the physical aspect; a lot of drivers can get through the physical aspect of those long races but the mental aspect of having to stay focused three and half to four hours can be tough. I’m looking forward to the challenge and having to figure it out this season. The 600 is the longest race of the year and mentally taxing by the end of it.” What does it mean to race at Charlotte since it’s your home track?“I grew up in Charlotte so getting to race in Charlotte is really cool for me. My family and friends get to come and watch what I do each weekend. It’s cool to race where almost all the drivers and teams are based. It’s always special for the teams and drivers to have a bunch of friends and family to come watch them and Charlotte is a great place to be able to host a bunch of people.” The 600 at Charlotte is a crown jewel race. What does that mean to young driver like yourself?  “The crown jewel races are certainly the ones you want to win, the big races that everyone wants to get throughout their career. The 600 is probably second biggest race of the year behind the Daytona 500 that we have all year long. To win that one would be pretty surreal. My teammate Ross Chastain won it last year. We’ve got a lot of good notes going into it. The crown jewels are definitely ones that we circle on the calendar saying that we want to win these.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletAre you looking forward to 600 miles at Charlotte on Sunday?“Yeah, it’s a really cool race. I was competitive there last year and then obviously Ross (Chastain) won. So, should have some good stuff to build off of and apply for this year’s race. Just going to keep trying to score and maximize as many points as possible and not make mistakes. Then, running the Truck again on Friday night. It should be a fun weekend!” What do you think has been your biggest struggle on the ovals?“Getting up to speed on lap one or two. These guys do it on lap one or two, it’s really difficult for me. In practice sessions, it takes me a bit and then by the end of the session I’m decent. But I’ve been used to having a couple sets of tires a lot of times. I still struggle to just switch on and do those crazy laps at the start. The longer practice sessions help me because I’m able to practice techniques and learn a lot.”  It’s been really neat to see the way fans have embraced you here in America. What has that been like for you to already have an allegiance of fan support here in NASCAR?“It’s overwhelming but it’s awesome at the same time (laughs)! Everyone is really nice and friendly, it’s really cool to have so much support here in America. Especially, I’ve noticed at tracks I’ve won at before and people coming back the next year. How many models they want signed and how stoked they are. It’s cool for them to share their memories that they’ve had from my wins with me. It’s really special! It’s cool the amount of people who take days off work on a Monday at home and watch the races, it’s epic!”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series StatisticsManufacturer Championships:Total (1949-2025): 44First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2025 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Driver Championships:Total (1949-2025): 34First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29 Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2026 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 4Poles: 3Laps Led: 999Top-Fives: 22Top-10s: 44Stage Wins: 9 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 885 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 769Laps led to date: 257,733Top-fives to date: 4,458Top-10s to date: 9,195                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,219           Chevrolet: 885           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 848                                                                                          Ford: 748           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 210

34th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Set for Memorial Day Weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO (May 20, 2026) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Presented by FloRacing will converge in Wheatland, Missouri, for one of dirt racing’s most prestigious crown jewel events when the 34th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging takes place at Lucas Oil Speedway on Memorial Day weekend, May 21-23. The marquee weekend culminates Saturday night with the 100-lap Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 finale paying $75,000 to the winner and featuring a total purse exceeding $200,000. The event annually attracts many of the top dirt late model competitors in the nation to the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks.” The three-day Memorial Day weekend schedule opens Thursday, May 21, with the 13th annual Cowboy Classic featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in a complete program paying $10,000 to the winner. Pit and spectator gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m., with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. Racing continues Friday, May 22, with the Tribute to Don and Billie Gibson preliminary event, once again featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and another $10,000 winner’s payout. Pit and spectator gates again open at 4 p.m., with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. Saturday, May 23, concludes the weekend with the 34th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 6:45 p.m., with racing action immediately following as drivers battle in the 100-lap main event paying $75,000 to win. Support divisions throughout the weekend include Hickamo Super Stocks and O’Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars.In the event of inclement weather, Sunday, May 24, will serve as the rain date for Saturday’s 34th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging. For more than three decades, the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 has stood as one of the signature events in dirt late model racing, delivering elite competition, unforgettable moments, and championship-caliber racing at one of America’s premier dirt tracks. Fans attending the Memorial Day weekend showcase can enjoy three nights of racing action, driver appearances, camping, midway activities, and family entertainment throughout the facility. Lucas Oil Speedway is located in Wheatland, Missouri, and hosts premier dirt track and off-road racing events throughout the season. For tickets, camping information, and a complete schedule of events, visit LucasOilSpeedway.com. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship battle enters the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 weekend with Hudson O’Neal leading the Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP. O’Neal carries a 90-point advantage over Devin Moran, while Brandon Sheppard sits third in the standings entering one of the season’s premier crown jewel events. Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Overton round out the top five, with Max Blair tied with Overton in points as the championship chase continues to tighten heading into Memorial Day weekend. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:13th annual Cowboy Classic: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Tribute to Don and Billie Gibson: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge Non-Qualifiers Race:1. $2,500, 2. $1,250, 3. $750, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $475, 7. $450, 8. $425, 9. $400, 10. $375, 11. $350, 12. $325, 13. $300, 14. $275, 15. $250, 16. $250, 17. $250, 18. $250, 19. $250, 20. $250, 21. $250, 22. $250, 23. $250, 24. $250 = $11,475 34th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging: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. $4,500, 10. $4,000, 11. $3,800, 12. $3,700, 13. $3,600, 14. $3,500, 15. $3,400, 16. $3,300, 17. $3,200,18. $3,100, 19. $3,000, 20. $2,900, 21. $2,800, 22. $2,700, 23. $2,600, 24. $2,500, 25. $2,500, 26. $2,500, 27. $2,500 = $205,100 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4

Fans now voting on the greatest moments in Pro Stock Motorcycle history as DRBB’s season-long celebration of NHRA history continues DALLAS (May 19, 2026) — Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free fantasy game built for NHRA drag racing fans, has officially opened voting for the Pro Stock Motorcycle edition of its popular Major Moments brackets, the latest chapter in a season-long fan experience celebrating 75 years of NHRA history.   The Major Moments initiative features seeded 64-moment brackets in each professional NHRA category: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, highlighting the most iconic wins, rivalries, records, championships and unforgettable moments the sport has ever seen.   Fans can now vote in the Pro Stock Motorcycle bracket, which will remain open through May 29, during the stretch between the Route 66 Nationals and Potomac Nationals.  Throughout the 2026 season, DRBB is unveiling each class-specific bracket one at a time before culminating in an Overall Bracket featuring the Top 16 moments from every category. Fans will ultimately determine the single greatest moment in NHRA drag racing history.   “This has become something fans genuinely look forward to every few weeks,” said Elon Werner, creator of Drag Race Bracket Bonanza. “The Major Moments program has added another layer of excitement to DRBB because it keeps fans engaged all season long. Everyone remembers these moments differently, and watching people debate, defend and relive them has been incredible. That’s exactly what we hoped this would become.”   After each bracket closes, DRBB publicly releases the fan-completed results, creating even more discussion among racers, longtime followers and newer fans discovering the sport’s history for the first time.  Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith said the bracket is a reminder of how much the category has evolved over the years.   “I’m very proud to represent this class,” said Smith. “I set my life ambition to be a world championship in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and I’ve got six of them, and of course I want to get seven and be the all-time leader in our class, so hopefully we can accomplish that this year. And the big moments I have, some are good, some are bad, but we keep striving, and I’m just glad to help support the class and keep new people coming in.”   Two-time world champion Gaige Herrera believes the category’s next generation is already creating moments that could someday become part of future brackets.   “I just focus on what I’m doing as far as when the big moments are happening,” said Herrera. “This class is only continuing to get better, so I feel like we’re going to see a lot of people who are already in the class step up, or new people come in, to continue to set records and create major moments.”   By combining fan voting, NHRA history and friendly debate, DRBB’s Major Moments brackets have quickly become one of the most interactive additions to the 2026 fantasy season.   DRBB hopes the program continues sparking passionate conversations among fans about the defining moments, biggest upsets and most legendary performances in NHRA history, all while adding another fun, free and interactive element to the game throughout the season.  Remaining Major Moments schedule for 2026:Pro Stock Motorcycle Bracket: May 18 – May 29 (between the Route 66 Nationals and the Potomac Nationals)Funny Car Bracket: June 29 – July 17 (between the Norwalk Nationals and the Sonoma Nationals)Overall Bracket: August 24 – September 5 (between the Brainerd Nationals and the U.S. Nationals)  Completed brackets:Top Fuel Bracket: February 23 – March 6 (leading into the Gatornationals)Pro Stock Bracket: March 30 – April 10 (between the Arizona Nationals and the Winternationals)  Fans can vote now in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Major Moments bracket at DragRaceBracketBonanza.com. They can find an example video for how to fill out a Major Moments bracket on the DRBB YouTube channel.

JACKSONVILLE, IL (May 19, 2026) – A big Midwestern week awaits the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

Three races. Three tracks. Three states. Four days.

First up, the Series sets course for a midweek battle in Illinois at Jacksonville Speedway for the Hy-Vee Perks 40 on Thursday, May 21.

Then, a freshened Memorial Day weekend trip takes center stage as the Stars and Stripes Salute sends The Greatest Show on Dirt to a pair of the country’s most famed facilities. First up is Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 23. Then comes the first visit of 2026 to Brandon, SD’s Huset’s Speedway on Sunday, May 24. Both nights will send the winner home with $20,000.

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BULLRING BOYS

Only two current full-time Series competitors have been able to conquer a Jacksonville World of Outlaws race.

The first was Lemoore, CA’s Carson Macedo. He topped the 2019 visit in the Kyle Larson Racing No. 2 but is still after one with his current Jason Johnson Racing team. Together, they’ve collected finishes of fourth, fourth, and third at Jacksonville.

David Gravel emerged victorious from the 2024 race of the year at Jacksonville after a race-long war for the top spot. Since climbing aboard the Big Game Motorsports No. 2, the Watertown, CT native hasn’t been outside the top five at Jacksonville in three tries.

While Macedo and Gravel may be the only two with World of Outlaws scores at Jacksonville, they’re not the only two full-timers to have won at the 1/4 mile in some fashion. Both Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Spencer Bayston have visited Victory Lane in POWRi Midget action.

CONQUERING THE CAPITAL

Knoxville Raceway is unanimously viewed as one of the toughest tracks to learn in the sport, but David Gravel and his Big Game Motorsports team have something figured out.

Gravel has made 25 Feature starts at Knoxville in the Cody Jacobs-wrenched car and finished on the podium 14 times, including his last four appearances. The two-time and defending champion enters the week as the most recent Series winner in Knoxville, IA, thanks to topping the finale of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash opening leg last month. “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” always brings a stacked field, and Gravel almost always rises to the occasion.

The 33-year-old heads into the trio of races amid somewhat of a slump by his standards. Gravel finished 11th from 22nd on Friday before moving from 11th to sixth Saturday at Eldora. You don’t often see the No. 2 outside the top five in consecutive races these days, and Gravel is sure to be hungry to get back up front where he’s grown accustomed to competing.

BUDDY AND BILL’S BANK

There is no driver and team combination looking forward to getting back to Huset’s Sunday more than Buddy Kofoid and Roth Motorsports.

After suffering through the lowest of lows at the 2023 BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals, they’ve risen to the highest of highs. Huset’s has hosted a trio of six-figure payday races since then, and Kofoid and the No. 83 crew won all of them. They also added a $25,000 score at last fall’s Huset’s Shootout for good measure. The South Dakota oval might as well be Kofoid’s personal bank. He’s been on the podium in 10 of his last 13 races there, including a current streak of six in a row. Kofoid enters this week needing a boost with two results outside the top 10 in the last three races this season.

He may have not made as big of a withdrawal as Kofoid, but Bill Balog had a lucrative week of his own last summer at Huset’s. The “North Pole Nightmare” collected a win, a pair of runner-ups, and a seventh during the High Bank Nationals. Add it all up, and he wound up with a nearly $100,000 trip. Balog hasn’t finished outside the top 10 in his eight most recent Huset’s races. The 46-year-old is still after his first checkered flag of 2026.

NEW LOOK, NEW KNOWLEDGE

There’s no doubt that the World of Outlaws teams are grateful for the new look Memorial Day weekend. Not only does it present the chance to chase a pair of $20,000 paydays, but the Stars and Stripes Salute also gives teams extra laps at two of the most important tracks on the schedule.

Hands will be furiously taking notes this weekend at Knoxville and Huset’s. The two ovals are home to some of the most prestigious events on the calendar. Knoxville is the site of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s (Aug. 12-15). It’s the race atop every Sprint Car driver’s bucket list and is set to pay a record $200,000 to the champion at the top of the most generous purse in the sport that awards $15,000 for just making the show. Huset’s is upping the ante once again with the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals (June 17-20). The four nights pack two events into one with the Hefty Seed Huset’s Hustle (June 17-18) handing out $150,000 to the winner. Then teams will contend for the highest winner’s share in World of Outlaws history ($300,000) to wrap up High Bank Nationals week on June 19-20.

This weekend is an extra night at both tracks that teams aren’t accustomed to having, and you can never get enough laps at the dirt ovals that serve up life-changing money and legacy-cementing opportunities. If a team wants to try something outside the box, the Stars and Stripes Salute may be the time to do so.

FLYIN’ RYAN

Among the region’s regulars to watch over the weekend at Knoxville and Huset’s, there’s no doubt that Ryan Timms stands out as a favorite to contend for victory.

The Oklahoma City, OK native put the Liebig Motorsports No. 10 on the podium both nights of April’s portion of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash with the World of Outlaws. Timms then won the track’s first weekly program and came home runner-up the following week. And of course, he’s the defending Knoxville Nationals champion. The combination of Timms and Liebig may have cemented themselves as the crew to beat at the Marion County Fairgrounds.

Timms was also poised to win the Huset’s season opener on May 10 before an incident while leading in lapped traffic. The 19-year-old won six times at the Brandon, SD oval last year on the way to the track title.

While Timms may stand out, he’s far from the only regular to keep an eye on over the weekend. Names like Austin McCarl (Altoona, IA), Kaleb Johnson (Sioux Falls, SD), Brian Brown (Higginsville, MO), Kelby Watt (Adel, IA), Christopher Thram (Sanborn, MN), and plenty more are also expected to be in action.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Thursday, May 21 at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, IL
Saturday, May 23 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA
Sunday, May 24 at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD

AROUND THE TURN
Friday, May 29 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND (TICKETS)
Sunday May 31 at Nodak Speedway in Minot, ND (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (21/84 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (2940 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-104 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-116 PTS)
4. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-186 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-188 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-210 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-374 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-410 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-448 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-470 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (12 Drivers):
5 Wins – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
2 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart

FEATURE LAPS LED (21 Drivers):
126 Laps Led – David Gravel
114 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon
32 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
26 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
20 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
15 Laps Led – Rico Abreu
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
10 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston, Cole Macedo
7 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek, Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
1 Lap Led – Christopher ThramPODIUM FINISHES (23 Drivers):
13 Podiums – David Gravel
9 Podiums – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
4 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz, Ryan Timms
2 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Bill Balog, Scott Bogucki, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Giovanni Scelzi, Logan Schuchart

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

HEAT RACE WINNERS (28 Drivers):
16 Heat Wins – David Gravel
9 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
5 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid, Bill Balog
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Emerson Axsom, Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne
1 Heat Win – Chase Dietz, Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (49 Drivers):
17 Dashes – David Gravel
16 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
8 Dashes – Carson Macedo
6 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom, Logan Schuchart
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Kasey Jedrzejek, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 Dashes – Brent Marks, Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Brian Brown, Rico Abreu
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Brady Bacon
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Justin Henderson, J.J. Hickle, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Brenham Crouch, Giovanni Scelzi

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (15 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Garet Williamson
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Giovanni Scelzi, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Spencer Bayston

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (14 Drivers):
3 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Michael Kofoid, Spencer Bayston
1 Hard Charger – Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Logan Schuchart, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (15 Drivers):
4 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, David Gravel, Brady Bacon
1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (12 Drivers):
7 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
3 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
2 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson

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
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sun, May 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sun, May 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, June 5 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sat, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / TBA
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Jacksonville, New Look Memorial Day Weekend Ahead for World of Outlaws

JACKSONVILLE, IL (May 19, 2026) – A big Midwestern week awaits the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

Three races. Three tracks. Three states. Four days.

First up, the Series sets course for a midweek battle in Illinois at Jacksonville Speedway for the Hy-Vee Perks 40 on Thursday, May 21.

Then, a freshened Memorial Day weekend trip takes center stage as the Stars and Stripes Salute sends The Greatest Show on Dirt to a pair of the country’s most famed facilities. First up is Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 23. Then comes the first visit of 2026 to Brandon, SD’s Huset’s Speedway on Sunday, May 24. Both nights will send the winner home with $20,000.

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Let’s look at the top stories to watch this week:

BULLRING BOYS

Only two current full-time Series competitors have been able to conquer a Jacksonville World of Outlaws race.

The first was Lemoore, CA’s Carson Macedo. He topped the 2019 visit in the Kyle Larson Racing No. 2 but is still after one with his current Jason Johnson Racing team. Together, they’ve collected finishes of fourth, fourth, and third at Jacksonville.

David Gravel emerged victorious from the 2024 race of the year at Jacksonville after a race-long war for the top spot. Since climbing aboard the Big Game Motorsports No. 2, the Watertown, CT native hasn’t been outside the top five at Jacksonville in three tries.

While Macedo and Gravel may be the only two with World of Outlaws scores at Jacksonville, they’re not the only two full-timers to have won at the 1/4 mile in some fashion. Both Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Spencer Bayston have visited Victory Lane in POWRi Midget action.

CONQUERING THE CAPITAL

Knoxville Raceway is unanimously viewed as one of the toughest tracks to learn in the sport, but David Gravel and his Big Game Motorsports team have something figured out.

Gravel has made 25 Feature starts at Knoxville in the Cody Jacobs-wrenched car and finished on the podium 14 times, including his last four appearances. The two-time and defending champion enters the week as the most recent Series winner in Knoxville, IA, thanks to topping the finale of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash opening leg last month. “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” always brings a stacked field, and Gravel almost always rises to the occasion.

The 33-year-old heads into the trio of races amid somewhat of a slump by his standards. Gravel finished 11th from 22nd on Friday before moving from 11th to sixth Saturday at Eldora. You don’t often see the No. 2 outside the top five in consecutive races these days, and Gravel is sure to be hungry to get back up front where he’s grown accustomed to competing.

BUDDY AND BILL’S BANK

There is no driver and team combination looking forward to getting back to Huset’s Sunday more than Buddy Kofoid and Roth Motorsports.

After suffering through the lowest of lows at the 2023 BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals, they’ve risen to the highest of highs. Huset’s has hosted a trio of six-figure payday races since then, and Kofoid and the No. 83 crew won all of them. They also added a $25,000 score at last fall’s Huset’s Shootout for good measure. The South Dakota oval might as well be Kofoid’s personal bank. He’s been on the podium in 10 of his last 13 races there, including a current streak of six in a row. Kofoid enters this week needing a boost with two results outside the top 10 in the last three races this season.

He may have not made as big of a withdrawal as Kofoid, but Bill Balog had a lucrative week of his own last summer at Huset’s. The “North Pole Nightmare” collected a win, a pair of runner-ups, and a seventh during the High Bank Nationals. Add it all up, and he wound up with a nearly $100,000 trip. Balog hasn’t finished outside the top 10 in his eight most recent Huset’s races. The 46-year-old is still after his first checkered flag of 2026.

NEW LOOK, NEW KNOWLEDGE

There’s no doubt that the World of Outlaws teams are grateful for the new look Memorial Day weekend. Not only does it present the chance to chase a pair of $20,000 paydays, but the Stars and Stripes Salute also gives teams extra laps at two of the most important tracks on the schedule.

Hands will be furiously taking notes this weekend at Knoxville and Huset’s. The two ovals are home to some of the most prestigious events on the calendar. Knoxville is the site of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s (Aug. 12-15). It’s the race atop every Sprint Car driver’s bucket list and is set to pay a record $200,000 to the champion at the top of the most generous purse in the sport that awards $15,000 for just making the show. Huset’s is upping the ante once again with the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals (June 17-20). The four nights pack two events into one with the Hefty Seed Huset’s Hustle (June 17-18) handing out $150,000 to the winner. Then teams will contend for the highest winner’s share in World of Outlaws history ($300,000) to wrap up High Bank Nationals week on June 19-20.

This weekend is an extra night at both tracks that teams aren’t accustomed to having, and you can never get enough laps at the dirt ovals that serve up life-changing money and legacy-cementing opportunities. If a team wants to try something outside the box, the Stars and Stripes Salute may be the time to do so.

FLYIN’ RYAN

Among the region’s regulars to watch over the weekend at Knoxville and Huset’s, there’s no doubt that Ryan Timms stands out as a favorite to contend for victory.

The Oklahoma City, OK native put the Liebig Motorsports No. 10 on the podium both nights of April’s portion of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash with the World of Outlaws. Timms then won the track’s first weekly program and came home runner-up the following week. And of course, he’s the defending Knoxville Nationals champion. The combination of Timms and Liebig may have cemented themselves as the crew to beat at the Marion County Fairgrounds.

Timms was also poised to win the Huset’s season opener on May 10 before an incident while leading in lapped traffic. The 19-year-old won six times at the Brandon, SD oval last year on the way to the track title.

While Timms may stand out, he’s far from the only regular to keep an eye on over the weekend. Names like Austin McCarl (Altoona, IA), Kaleb Johnson (Sioux Falls, SD), Brian Brown (Higginsville, MO), Kelby Watt (Adel, IA), Christopher Thram (Sanborn, MN), and plenty more are also expected to be in action.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Thursday, May 21 at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, IL
Saturday, May 23 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA
Sunday, May 24 at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD

AROUND THE TURN
Friday, May 29 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND (TICKETS)
Sunday May 31 at Nodak Speedway in Minot, ND (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (21/84 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (2940 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-104 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-116 PTS)
4. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-186 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-188 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-210 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-374 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-410 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-448 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-470 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (12 Drivers):
5 Wins – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
2 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart

FEATURE LAPS LED (21 Drivers):
126 Laps Led – David Gravel
114 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon
32 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
26 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
20 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
15 Laps Led – Rico Abreu
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
10 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston, Cole Macedo
7 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek, Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
1 Lap Led – Christopher ThramPODIUM FINISHES (23 Drivers):
13 Podiums – David Gravel
9 Podiums – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
4 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz, Ryan Timms
2 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Bill Balog, Scott Bogucki, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Giovanni Scelzi, Logan Schuchart

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

HEAT RACE WINNERS (28 Drivers):
16 Heat Wins – David Gravel
9 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
5 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid, Bill Balog
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Emerson Axsom, Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne
1 Heat Win – Chase Dietz, Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (49 Drivers):
17 Dashes – David Gravel
16 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
8 Dashes – Carson Macedo
6 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom, Logan Schuchart
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Kasey Jedrzejek, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 Dashes – Brent Marks, Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Brian Brown, Rico Abreu
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Brady Bacon
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Justin Henderson, J.J. Hickle, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Brenham Crouch, Giovanni Scelzi

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (15 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Garet Williamson
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Giovanni Scelzi, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Spencer Bayston

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (14 Drivers):
3 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Michael Kofoid, Spencer Bayston
1 Hard Charger – Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Logan Schuchart, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (15 Drivers):
4 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, David Gravel, Brady Bacon
1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (12 Drivers):
7 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
3 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
2 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson

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
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sun, May 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sun, May 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, June 5 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sat, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
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.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/top-five-storylines-jacksonville-new-look-memorial-day-weekend-ahead-for-world-of-outlaws/

BRABHAM AIMS FOR 5TH STRAIGHT TRANS AM WIN AT LIME ROCK PARK; DYSON RETURNS TO COMPETITION IN SECOND CD RACING ENTRY

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (May 19, 2026) – Hot on the heels of a sweep of the first four races on the Trans Am by Pirelli schedule, Matthew Brabham and his #16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang this weekend look for a fifth consecutive win as the series visits Connecticut’s historic Lime Rock Park, home track for Brabham’s CD Racing team. Team owner and three-time series champion Chris Dyson returns for his first race of the year in the #20 Ford Mustang, which will have a RACER-branded livery, also featuring GYM SODA, a new clear protein beverage from Alternative Biologics, maker of GYM WEED. “Every weekend so far the team has given me a car that’s fast straight off the trailer and clearly a potential race winner,” Brabham said. “Lime Rock is the team’s home track and I expect I’ll have a very fast car.” For Brabham, who so far this season has started every race from the pole, led every competitive lap, while setting the fastest race lap, Lime Rock Park will provide a fresh challenge. In his three previous Lime Rock Trans Am starts Brabham once won the pole, but his best race result has been a second-place finish on his Trans Am track debut in 2022. But Brabham cautioned that it will take more than a fast car to win this weekend at the short but very fast New England circuit. “First there’s Chris; we don’t have team orders and he’ll have car that’s fast enough to win. Then there’s Tomy (Drissi) and Paul (Menard), who won at Lime Rock last year after Chris got knocked out of the lead while lapping a slower car. So yeah, you always have to be careful with lapped traffic, particularly when there’s such a big speed differential between classes.” For Dyson, the return to competition carries a different rhythm. His last start came late in the 2025 season, and after stepping away from the opening rounds of 2026, this weekend marks a deliberate re-entry rather than a full-season campaign. Not chasing the championship, but never far from it, the Hall of Fame driver sits second on the all-time Trans Am wins list and remains a constant factor whenever he straps in. “I’m thrilled to get back in the #20 car again,” Dyson said. “About a six weeks ago, I saw an opening in my schedule where doing this looked possible, and I immediately resumed my training. It was pretty demanding going from where I was, but it had to be. It’s especially challenging after more than seven months away. I’m not putting a lot of pressure on myself; but we had a very good test last week at Lime Rock and another scheduled for today. I know I’ll have a strong car – I won a lot of races here with this Meissen chassis– and that’s a big plus.” Dyson Lime Rock Park History Lime Rock Park figures prominently in the Dyson family’s motorsport history. As an amateur racer Rob Dyson made his first Lime Rock SCCA club racing start in 1974. Nine years later he made his first professional racing appearance there in the in a Pontiac while in 1985 Dyson Racing scored its first professional win in the team’s debut in the International Motor Sports Association’s Camel GT Series. Chris attended the Skip Barber Racing School at Lime Rock Park in the summer of 1995 and the track figured prominently in his SCCA Club Racing career. In the 2011 Lime Rock Park round of the IMSA American Le Mans Series, Dyson won the pole and the race, which proved a key factor in securing the series championship for the team and for Mazda. Of the six times America’s longest-running road-racing series has visited the beautiful New England facility in the modern era, Dyson has won three times. And in two of the three times he didn’t win, Dyson finished second. (As Brabham noted, Dyson was leading last year’s Lime Rock race until he was taken out while lapping an inexperienced back marker.) Bacon’s Big Eldora USAC Sprint Win This past Saturday open-wheel star Brady Bacon wheeled the #20 CD Racing / Concord American Flagpole / RACER sprint car to a dominating win at Ohio’s half-mile dirt Eldora Speedway. Bacon started on the pole and led the 30-lap feature from green to checker, crossing the finish line more than three seconds ahead of his closest rival. It was the Oklahoman’s 62nd career USAC National Sprint Car feature victory, tying him for second place on the series’ career win list. Rob Dyson to Be Inducted to Motorsports Hall of Fame In late April, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced Dyson Racing founder Rob Dyson as one of the ten members of its 2027 induction class. Other notables on the list include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ron Capps, Gary Bettenhausen, and Lyn St. James. The class spans various disciplines—from drag racing to aviation—and will be honored in March 2027 at Daytona Beach, Florida. Click here for more on Chris Dyson Racing. Lime Rock Park Schedule Qualifying takes place Friday, May 22, 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. ET The 100-mile race takes the green flag Saturday, May 23, at 12:10 p.m. ET Broadcast Schedule All Trans Am races are live-streamed on the Trans Am YouTube channel.

Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Adds New Presenting Sponsor for 2026

Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Adds New Presenting Sponsor for 2026

BATAVIA, OH (May 19, 2026) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce that Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 34th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 in 2026. Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging also serves as the title sponsor of the Series’ Start/Restart Zone and is an official partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Ace Doran is a trusted transportation and logistics company with more than 100 years of experience. The company’s history dates back to the early 1900s in Cincinnati, Ohio, when John Doran hauled ice and coal by horse-drawn carriage. That commitment to reliability and hard work laid the foundation for the company that officially became Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging in 1941. From its beginnings as a small local operation, Ace Doran has grown into a leading flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized transportation provider serving customers throughout the United States and Canada. The company’s network includes experienced owner-operators, company drivers, and agents working together to transport project cargo, wind energy components, steel freight, and other specialized shipments critical to industries across North America. In 2013, Ace Doran joined the Bennett Family of Companies, expanding its capabilities through Bennett’s global logistics network while continuing its commitment to service, safety, and efficiency. To learn more about Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging, visit AceDoran.com. The 34th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 presented by Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging will feature complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series programs on Thursday and Friday, May 21-22, each paying $10,000 to win. Saturday’s finale will include B-Mains, the Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge, and the 100-lap main event paying $75,000 to the winner. Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Illinois enters the weekend as the defending Show-Me 100 champion. For ticket and camping information for Lucas Oil Speedway events in 2026, contact the speedway at (417) 295-6043 or visit LucasOilSpeedway.com.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Dates for 2027 Speedweeks

BATAVIA, Ohio (May 18, 2026) — The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is excited to announce the official dates and purses for the 2027 Speedweeks schedule, featuring 15 nights of action across three premier facilities in Florida and Georgia. The 2027 Speedweeks campaign will begin at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Florida, from February 24-27 before continuing at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, from March 1-6. The tour will conclude at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Georgia, from March 9-13. All-Tech Raceway will once again serve as the season-opening venue for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Lake City facility is known for its unique layout, excellent sightlines for fans, and welcoming atmosphere throughout the pit area and grandstands. All-Tech Raceway has become a favorite destination for teams and fans making the annual trip south to begin the season. Fans can expect three lucrative nights of racing following an opening practice night, highlighted by a $15,000-to-win finale on February 27. Ocala Speedway returns as one of the most historic and tradition-rich stops during Speedweeks. Located in the heart of Florida dirt racing, the facility has hosted countless memorable moments over the years and continues to deliver exciting side-by-side racing. The six-night program at Ocala Speedway will feature five complete racing programs following a practice night, culminating with a $25,000-to-win finale on March 6. The 2027 Speedweeks schedule will conclude at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Georgia. Since becoming a regular stop on the national dirt racing calendar, Golden Isles Speedway has earned a reputation for producing thrilling racing and dramatic finishes. The Georgia facility will host four nights of racing following a practice night, highlighted by a $25,000-to-win finale on March 13. “We’re excited to officially announce the 2027 Speedweeks dates and purses,” said Rick Schwallie, Series Director. “All-Tech Raceway, Ocala Speedway, and Golden Isles Speedway have become tremendous hosts for our teams and fans during the early portion of the season. With outstanding facilities, strong purses, and passionate race fans, we’re looking forward to another exciting start to the year.” 2027 Speedweeks ScheduleAll-Tech Raceway – Lake City, Florida• February 24 – Practice Night• February 25 – $10,000 to Win / $48,575 Purse• February 26 – $12,000 to Win / $52,800 Purse• February 27 – $15,000 to Win / $63,400 Purse Ocala Speedway – Ocala, Florida• March 1 – Practice Night• March 2 – $7,000 to Win / $30,775 Purse *• March 3 – $7,000 to Win / $30,775 Purse *• March 4 – $10,000 to Win / $48,575 Purse• March 5 – $12,000 to Win / $52,800 Purse• March 6 – $25,000 to Win / $82,800 Purse Golden Isles Speedway – Brunswick, Georgia• March 9 – Practice Night• March 10 – $7,000 to Win / $30,775 Purse *• March 11 – $10,000 to Win / $48,575 Purse• March 12 – $12,000 to Win / $52,800 Purse• March 13 – $25,000 to Win / $82,800 Purse *Non-Championship Points Events Additional event details, including support divisions, ticket information, camping availability, and nightly schedules, will be announced at a later date. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. 2027 Speedweeks Purses:$7,000 To Win: 1. $7,000, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,300, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,000, 10. $950, 11. $900, 12. $850, 13. $800, 14. $750, 15. $725, 16. $700, 17. $700, 18. $700, 19. $650, 20. $625, 21. $625, 22. $600, 23. $600, 24. $600 = $30,775 $10,000 To Win: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 $12,000 To Win: 1. $12,000, 2. $6,000, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,800, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,100, 15. $1,050, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $52,800 $15,000 To Win: 1. $15,000, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000. = $63,400 $25,000 To Win: 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800

From the ST Suspensions road trip to live drift demos in front of thousands of fans.

This year marked our very first time attending Tuning World Bodensee, one of Europe’s biggest automotive events, with over 100,000 visitors and more than 700 traders across the weekend. The show also featured some of the biggest automotive brands in the world, making it an incredible event to be part of.

The trip started with Baggsy taking part in the ST Suspensions Road to Tuning World Bodensee road trip before heading to the show itself. Along the journey, several German influencers joined the road trip to create content, making for an incredible experience from start to finish. The roads were amazing, the cars were great and it was fantastic to support our partner ST Suspensions as part of the road trip experience.The BMW E92 M3 ran flawlessly throughout the entire trip and was displayed on the ST Suspensions stand for the full four-day show, drawing plenty of attention from fans attending the event.

Meanwhile, the rest of the SB Motorsport team travelled directly to Tuning World Bodensee with the GT86 in our brand new Brian James RT7 trailer. Once at the show, the GT86 was displayed on the Baggsy stand throughout the weekend.Alongside the show displays, Baggsy and the team also took part in multiple drift demos alongside the German Drift Championship, performing in front of thousands of fans across the event. Baggsy was also invited into the judging tower to judge the Top 32 competition alongside the German Drift Championship judging team.

BAGGSY TAKES ON TUNING WORLD BODENSEE

From the ST Suspensions road trip to live drift demos in front of thousands of fans.

This year marked our very first time attending Tuning World Bodensee, one of Europe’s biggest automotive events, with over 100,000 visitors and more than 700 traders across the weekend. The show also featured some of the biggest automotive brands in the world, making it an incredible event to be part of.

The trip started with Baggsy taking part in the ST Suspensions Road to Tuning World Bodensee road trip before heading to the show itself. Along the journey, several German influencers joined the road trip to create content, making for an incredible experience from start to finish. The roads were amazing, the cars were great and it was fantastic to support our partner ST Suspensions as part of the road trip experience.The BMW E92 M3 ran flawlessly throughout the entire trip and was displayed on the ST Suspensions stand for the full four-day show, drawing plenty of attention from fans attending the event.

Meanwhile, the rest of the SB Motorsport team travelled directly to Tuning World Bodensee with the GT86 in our brand new Brian James RT7 trailer. Once at the show, the GT86 was displayed on the Baggsy stand throughout the weekend.Alongside the show displays, Baggsy and the team also took part in multiple drift demos alongside the German Drift Championship, performing in front of thousands of fans across the event. Baggsy was also invited into the judging tower to judge the Top 32 competition alongside the German Drift Championship judging team.

A huge thank you goes out to all of our partners and sponsors for helping make the trip and event possible. A special shout-out also goes to Monster Energy, ST Suspensions and SONAX for hosting and supporting us at Tuning World Bodensee and making the event such a success. We’re already looking forward to coming back in the future.

Media Resources: Images | Media Advances | Chevrolet NewsroomCHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Speedway, Indiana Practice Day (Monday) Report May 18, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (May 18, 2026) – A two-hour post-Indianapolis 500 qualifying practice came to an early end due to the threat of incoming severe weather. Josef Newgarden, in the No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet, was the quickest driver, turning a lap at 226.198mph on his 16th of 34 laps. Ryan Hunter-Reay in the No. 31 Prize Picks Arrow McLaren Chevrolet was fourth quickest with Jack Harvey, in the No. 24 DRR INVST Chevrolet, Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet and Christian Rasmussen in the No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet all finishing in the top ten.  “Very happy to get some practice in before the weather got here, said the 2023 and 2024 Indianapolis 500 winner. “The Shell Fuel Rewards Chevy was very strong today in race trim. These next few days will be very important to come up with a good plan for Carb Day practice because we still have a few things to improve on. Obviously wish we had a better starting position, but we can move forward on Sunday.” Before the storms hit, practice was interrupted by a three-car incident in Turn 2 that involved Chevrolet-powered drivers and top six qualifiers Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet and O’Ward, along with Romain Grosjean. Indianapolis 500 Monday Practice ResultsNTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceMonday, May 18, 2026Indianapolis, Indiana, USARyan Hunter-ReayPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Ryan Hunter-Reay joins in the No. 31 PrizePicks Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. He’s a 2014 winner, three top-5s in the 500. Sunday will be his 18th 500. He starts 22nd on the inside of row eight. Again, top 5 in that practice session today. What did you learn in the time you had out there, Ryan? RYAN HUNTER-REAY: Well, it was great that we got it in or at least some of it, because the 31 team is a day and a half behind. So it was good to get into race running. We found some things that we needed to go into Carb Day.Yeah, thankful for the time on track and that Mother Nature kind of held off for us to sort the front grip out on the car. THE MODERATOR: Good stuff. We’ll open it up for questions. Q.  Kind of just to follow up off of that, obviously some issues early last week. Going through qualifying obviously probably not as eventful as you were hoping it might be, but I mean, how is the race car itself? RYAN HUNTER-REAY: Yeah, the race car is pretty good. You know, it’s funny. You come into this thinking, man, we got all the time in the world, let’s just be patient, and all this. A couple hiccups here and there, and you find yourself starting to do Q-sims before Fast Friday comes in, and we’re a bit behind on the race car. But I was happy with it. I was happy with the balance. We’re within the operating window that I need to be in when it comes to racing in traffic. So I’m happy about that, and we still will make the most of the hour that we have on Carb Day coming up. It is an hour, correct? THE MODERATOR: Two, actually. RYAN HUNTER-REAY: Oh, bonus. Look at this. I’m looking forward as I’m sitting still. THE MODERATOR: Things are looking up. RYAN HUNTER-REAY: Yeah, things are looking up. Q.  Were you anywhere in the vicinity of Rossi’s crash?RYAN HUNTER-REAY: No, I wasn’t. I haven’t seen it. I’m eager to see the video, but no, I haven’t. That’s the thing with running in those big packs. One thing goes wrong, right, and there’s not really a place to go sometimes, so…Q.  Have you had much of a chance to see what Pato’s car looks like? RYAN HUNTER-REAY: No, what happened with Rossi’s crash? Did he hit the curb on the Apex or anything? No? Q.  Defer that to — THE MODERATOR: Yeah, again, I’m not a professional driver, but it looked like he lost it coming out of two at the Apex, and then same thing happened to Pato. Tried to get on the brakes. RYAN HUNTER-REAY: Yeah, that’s unfortunate. I mean, it’s late, right? It’s late, late in the big picture to start putting race cars back together, but glad that everybody was all right. Yeah, it just comes with the territory when running in a big pack like that. There’s not really anywhere to go sometimes. Q.  Is this going as well as you had hoped, or is there room for –RYAN HUNTER-REAY: I’ve had such a great time with this team and getting to know everybody and really put a lot of effort into being a regular within the team prior to coming here as a one-off. You know, these things happen. It’s racing. Day one, electrical issues. You know, these cars are — they’re complex to run. You really have a — you get a greater appreciation for that every time, if the computer won’t talk to the car and vice versa, telemetry, and all this other stuff. They have to see what is going on. Especially Chevy has to see what’s going on with the engine at all times in order to run. When you have a hiccup on that, we spent a lot of time on Tuesday sitting in the pit box trying to sort that. So good news is we have all that sorted. Unfortunately on Thursday we had a hybrid issue, had to change that out, had to split the car in half. Then Friday gear box issue. So not ideal. We’ve definitely faced our challenges, but they’ve been very resilient, and the crew has been working so hard. So it’s great to get into race running, because I’ve always said, like I told them before the week started, for me the number one goal is always just focusing on the race car. Q.  With the potential for the weather that’s coming and we lost 60-ish minutes of practice today, and there was potential that we might lose weather on Carb Day, does that change your approach at all? As a follow-up to that, do you think it changes other teams’ approaches, and does it mean that the track running that we saw today was particularly intense?RYAN HUNTER-REAY: No, I think a lot of teams are 90% to 95% of the way there on the race car after running so much and the week prior. For situations that we’ve been in, we need every bit of track time that we can, because we are, like I said, a day and a half behind. So, no, it doesn’t really change anything. Yeah, I would have preferred to continue to run for another 45 minutes or 50 minutes, whatever it is, but it is what it is. Same for everybody. Q.  Can we read anything into the speed that you turned today, Ryan? Can we expect you to be coming through the pack like Newgarden did last year? RYAN HUNTER-REAY: I have every intention of doing that, for sure. I don’t know. No, the speeds — so it’s funny, because people have been here for so long. Even my family, like, my dad watches, and he’s concerned about — or asking about where you end up at the end of the day in practice. Really it all comes down — if you intentionally go out and look for a big tow, it can happen. If you don’t, you have to kind of fall into it out of luck. That’s just what happened.It was the first time this week, week and a half that I just had an uninterrupted lap pulling up to two cars in front, and yeah, it’s there. Like I said, unless you go out with intent to find a tow right on new tires, light fuel, which I know some teams do and tow up to a big group, you can put a big number up, yeah. But, no, it has zero relevance really to Sunday. Q.  Ryan, I know this was the first day your pit crew was here with you since the open test. Were you able to get the hot stops in? RYAN HUNTER-REAY: We prioritized that just trying to get it in, right, so we could talk about it this week, and they can work on it. Yeah, we had great stops. We had one issue with the air jack, but we got in those stops. That’s so important, right, for a one-off. All these other teams that we’re up against are in mid-season form. So are the pit crews. As a one-off, you have to prioritize some of the things that maybe some of the other full-timers don’t. Q.  Going into Friday, is that going to be the main priority?RYAN HUNTER-REAY: No, Friday I just have to continue to run in traffic. Every day is different around here with the wind shifting with the temperatures, everything, so you just have to continue to work through it, because you don’t know what race day is, right?Once you get to race day, then you have to go back and look at the week and a half that you have data from and try and apply those conditions to the balance that you had on that day and put your best foot forward. Tune-In Guide Friday, May 22 (Carb Day)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 11am (ET)/10am (CT)/9am (MT)/8am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      Wienie 500/NTT INDYCAR SERIES Pit Stop Competition  – 2pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Sunday, May 24·      110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige Pre-Race Show – 10am (ET)/9am (CT)/8am (MT)/7am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige – 12:30pm (ET)/11:30am (CT)/10:30am (MT)/9:30am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Chevrolet History at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval General Motors Wins – 18 Chevrolet Wins – 13 2024 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2023 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2015 – Juan Montoya – Team Penske2013 – Tony Kanaan – KV Racing Technology-SH Racing2002 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Al Unser, Jr. – Galles/Kraco1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Arie Luyendyk – Doug Shierson Racing1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske Oldsmobile Wins – 5  2001 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2000 – Juan Montoya – Chip Ganassi Racing1999 – Kenny Brack – A.J. Foyt Racing1998 – Eddie Cheever, Jr. – Team Cheever1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing General Motors Poles – 20 Chevrolet Poles – 14 2025 – Robert Shwartzman – PREMA Racing2024 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2013 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2012 – Ryan Briscoe – Team Penske2002 – Bruno Junqueira – Chip Ganassi Racing1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1989 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing Oldsmobile Poles – 5 2001 – Scott Sharp – Kelley Racing2000 – Greg Ray – Team Menard1999 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing1998 – Billy Boat – A.J. Foyt Racing1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing Buick Poles – 1 1992 – Roberto Guerrero – King Motorsports General Motors Podiums – 54 Chevrolet Podiums – 38 Chevrolet Driver Podiums – Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Helio Castroneves (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Pato O’Ward (3), Tony Kanaan (2), Arie Luyendyk (2), Rick Mears (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Will Power (2), Al Unser Jr. (2), Michael Andretti (1), Ed Carpenter (1), Santino Ferrucci (1),Felipe Giaffone (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Ryan Hunter-Reay (1), Charlie Kimball (1), David Malukas (1), Juan Montoya (1), Carlos Munoz (1), Bob Rahal (1), Paul Tracy (1), Al Unser (1) Chevrolet Team Podiums –  Team Penske (15), Arrow McLaren (3), A.J. Foyt Racing (2), Andretti Global (2), ECR (2), Galles Racing (2), KV Racing Technology (2), Patrick Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), Doug Shierson Racing (1), Granatelli Racing (1), Kraco Enterprises (1), Mo Nunn Racing (1), Newman Haas Racing (1), Team Green (1), Walker Racing (1) Oldsmobile – 15  Oldsmobile Driver Podiums – Buddy Lazier (2), Jeff Ward (2), Michael Andretti (1), Billy Boat (1), Kenny Brack (1), Helio Castroneves (1), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (1), Gil de Ferran (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Steve Knapp (1), Arie Luyendyk (1), Juan Montoya (1), Eliseo Salazar (1) Oldsmobile Team Podiums – A.J. Foyt (3), Hemelgarn Racing (2), Team Cheever (2), Team Penske (2), Treadway Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), ISM Racing (1), Team Green (1), Pagan Racing (1) Buick – 1 Buick Driver Podiums – Al Unser (1) Buick Team Podiums – Team Menard (1) General Motors Laps Led – 3709 Chevrolet Laps Led – 2699 Chevrolet Driver Laps Led – Emerson Fittipaldi (348), Mario Andretti (193), Simon Pagenaud (169), Ed Carpenter (144), Will Power (140), Tony Kanaan (133), Michael Andretti (132), Rick Mears (119), Helio Castroneves (98), Pato O’Ward (96), Danny Sullivan (95), Marco Andretti (90), Scott Dixon (87), Conor Daly (82), Josef Newgarden (69), Rinus VeeKay (65), Scott McLaughlin (64), Al Unser Jr. (52), Felix Rosenqvist (47), Arie Luyendyk (37), Bob Rahal (36), Bruno Junqueira (32), Alexander Rossi (30), Al Unser (27), Juan Montoya (26), A.J. Allmendinger (23), Sting Ray Robb (23), Ryan Briscoe (15), Gil de Ferran (13), Santino Ferrucci (12), Felipe Giaffone (12), James Hinchcliffe (12), Carlos Munoz (12), Alex Barron (10), Charlie Kimball (10), Christian Rasmussen (9), Robert Shwartzman (8), Spencer Pigot (7), JR Hildebrand (6), Callum Ilott (6), Oliver Askew (4), Kevin Cogan (4), Sage Karam (4), Kyle Larson (4), Jack Harvey (3), Scott Sharp (3), Rubens Barrichello (2), David Malukas (2) Chevrolet Team Laps Led – Team Penske (1019), Newman Haas Racing (325), ECR (306), Chip Ganassi Racing (179), Arrow McLaren (168), Patrick Racing (158), Andretti Global (140), Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (85), A.J. Foyt Racing (56), Galles Racing (56), KV Racing Technology (43), Doug Shierson Racing (37), Kraco Enterprises (35), Mo Nunn Racing (35), Juncos Hollinger Racing (18), King Motorsports (15), Prema Racing (8), Blair Racing (7), Kelley Racing (4), Team Cheever (3) Oldsmobile Laps Led – 996 Oldsmobile Driver Laps Led: Juan Montoya (167), Arie Luyendyk (129), Greg Ray (116), Kenny Brack (89), Tony Stewart (78), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (76), Helio Castroneves (52), Jeff Ward (52), Robby Gordon (50), John Paul, Jr. (39), Mark Dismore (29), Gil de Ferran (27), Buddy Lazier (27), Michael Andretti (16), Robbie Buhl (16), Billy Boat (13), Jimmy Vasser (5), Buzz Calkins (4), Sam Schmidt (4), Davey Hamilton (3), Scott Goodyear (2), Robbie McGehee (2) Oldsmobile Team Laps Led : Team Menard (207), Chip Ganassi Racing (185), Treadway Racing (137), Team Cheever (125), A.J. Foyt Racing (124), Team Penske (79), Team Pelfrey (39), Kelley Racing (29), Hemelgarn Racing (27), Genoa Racing (18), Team Green (16), Bradley Racing (4), Nienhouse Motorsports (3), Pagan Racing (3) Buick Laps Led – 14 Buick Driver Laps Led: Jim Crawford (8), Al Unser (4), Scott Brayton (1), Stephane Gregoire (1) Buick Team Laps Led: King Motorsports (8), Team Menard (4), Brayton Engineering (1), Formula Project (1) Manufacturer History at the Indianapolis 500 Wins (with competition)  27 – Offenhauser (1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1968, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1941, 1937, 1935)18 – General Motors 13 – Chevrolet (2024, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2002, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)12 – Miller (1938, 1936, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1931, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1926, 1923, 1922)10 – Honda (2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2005, 2004)10 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978)8 – Ford (1996, 1995, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1965)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)3 – Duesenberg (1927, 1925, 19243 – Peugeot (1919, 1918, 1913)2 – Mercedes (1994, 19152 – Maserati (1940, 1939)2 – Frontenac (1921, 1920)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Foyt (19771 – Sparks (1946)1 – Delage (1914)1 – National (1912)1 – Marmon (1911)  Earned Poles (with competition) 23 – General Motors18 – Offenhauser (1976, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1950, 1946, 1937)14 – Miller (1938, 1935, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1927, 1926, 1925, 1924, 1923, 1922)14 – Chevrolet (2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2002, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)9 – Cosworth (1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977)9 – Honda (2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2005, 2004)7 – Ford (1993, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)4 – Buick (1996, 1995, 1992, 1985)3 – Ballot (1921, 1920, 1919)2 – Foyt (1975, 1974)2 – Novi (1951, 1949)2 – Winfield (1948, 1940)2 – Maserati (1947, 1941)2 – Sparks (1939, 1936)2 – Wisconsin (1912, 1911)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Mercedes (1994)1 – Pratt & Whitney (1968)1 – Cummins (1952)1 – Studebaker (1931)1 – Peugeot (1916)1 – Stutz (1915)1 – Sunbeam (1914)1 – Mercer (1913)

BEDFORD, PA (May 17, 2026) – Western Pennsylvania produces some of the toughest regional Late Model competitors in the nation, and they proved it this weekend.

On Friday night at Marion Center Raceway, a pair of Connor Bobik Memorial prelim Features went to Pittsburgh-area natives Logan Zarin and Jared Miley. Once the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision rolled into Bedford Speedway on Sunday for the Billy Winn Classic, it was Mason Zeigler’s turn to take over.

The Chalk Hill, PA driver had already been in contention to win this week, leading the first 14 laps at Georgetown Speedway before failing to finish and then ending up on the podium in third at Selinsgrove Speedway. Those showings made Zeigler even hungrier to finish the job at one of his best tracks – Bedford.

After earning the second starting spot for the Feature, Zeigler slotted into second behind the early race leader, Daulton Wilson. Given Wilson’s fondness for the for the 1/2-miles across the Carolinas that he grew up on, speed at a track like Bedford should have come as no surprise, and the No. 58V was the car to beat for the first half of the 40-lapper.

As the laps began winding down, Wilson’s 1.8-second margin out front began to erode. Zeigler had caught Wilson with 11 laps to go, and countered Wilson’s line on the cushion with a run to the bottom of Turn 3 before sliding up in front exiting Turn 4. Wilson briefly kept the pressure on, but Zeigler put his years of local knowledge to use in driving away to a two-second gap at the checkered flag.

Zeigler’s Bedford resume already included three United Late Model Series (ULMS) wins, one each with the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek and the Fall Clash Late Model Series, and a Billy Winn Classic victory as an unsanctioned race in 2023. That list is now topped by his second visit to World of Outlaws Victory Lane, seven years after his first at Port Royal Speedway in 2019.

“When we got in line there, I just thought, ‘You know, I just need to keep my tires under me,” Zeigler said. “Keep it straight, don’t slide the right-rear, that was the biggest thing, just trying not to slide that right-rear. I knew that once we got the lap traffic, if I could keep my tires under me, I could get to him. And then once we got to that lap car, I was able to use him as a pick.”

Wilson settled for second after leading the first 29 laps, while Nick Hoffman finished third to maintain the points lead by 10 over Bobby Pierce. Last year’s Bedford winner, Tim McCreadie, ended the night fourth, while Pierce completed the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision season continues with a four-race swing through Pennsylvania and Ohio, featuring stops at Marion Center Raceway (Wednesday, May 27), Wayne County Speedway (Thursday, May 28) and Mansfield Speedway (Friday-Saturday, May 29-30). Find more information on each event by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Nick Hoffman set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Nick Hoffman won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Nick Hoffman won Heat 1.

Mason Zeigler won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Daulton Wilson won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Trey Mills and Logan Zarin won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Daulton Wilson won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Ryan Gustin won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Daulton Wilson won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Daulton Wilson was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Trever Feathers was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Lane Snook was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Michael Leach was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Matt Sponaugle was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (40 Laps): 1. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[2]; 2. 58V-Daulton Wilson[1]; 3. 9-Nick Hoffman[4]; 4. 9M-Tim McCreadie[5]; 5. 32-Bobby Pierce[3]; 6. 74X-Ethan Dotson[10]; 7. 27-Trever Feathers[12]; 8. 19R-Ryan Gustin[14]; 9. 1-Tyler Erb[8]; 10. 23-Lane Snook[15]; 11. 22*-Drake Troutman[13]; 12. 09-Michael Leach[6]; 13. 14-Trey Mills[17]; 14. 19-Dustin Sorensen[7]; 15. 66C-Matt Cosner[16]; 16. 22-Gregg Satterlee[21]; 17. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[11]; 18. 8-Matt Sponaugle[20]; 19. 44-Shawn Shoemaker[24]; 20. 1Z-Logan Zarin[18]; 21. B1-Brent Larson[22]; 22. 10*-Levi Yetter[23]; 23. 119-Bryan Bernheisel[25]; 24. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[9]; 25. 55E-Eli Johnson[19]

Zeigler Claims Billy Winn Classic for First World of Outlaws Win in Seven Years

BEDFORD, PA (May 17, 2026) – Western Pennsylvania produces some of the toughest regional Late Model competitors in the nation, and they proved it this weekend.

On Friday night at Marion Center Raceway, a pair of Connor Bobik Memorial prelim Features went to Pittsburgh-area natives Logan Zarin and Jared Miley. Once the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision rolled into Bedford Speedway on Sunday for the Billy Winn Classic, it was Mason Zeigler’s turn to take over.

The Chalk Hill, PA driver had already been in contention to win this week, leading the first 14 laps at Georgetown Speedway before failing to finish and then ending up on the podium in third at Selinsgrove Speedway. Those showings made Zeigler even hungrier to finish the job at one of his best tracks – Bedford.

After earning the second starting spot for the Feature, Zeigler slotted into second behind the early race leader, Daulton Wilson. Given Wilson’s fondness for the for the 1/2-miles across the Carolinas that he grew up on, speed at a track like Bedford should have come as no surprise, and the No. 58V was the car to beat for the first half of the 40-lapper.

As the laps began winding down, Wilson’s 1.8-second margin out front began to erode. Zeigler had caught Wilson with 11 laps to go, and countered Wilson’s line on the cushion with a run to the bottom of Turn 3 before sliding up in front exiting Turn 4. Wilson briefly kept the pressure on, but Zeigler put his years of local knowledge to use in driving away to a two-second gap at the checkered flag.

Zeigler’s Bedford resume already included three United Late Model Series (ULMS) wins, one each with the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek and the Fall Clash Late Model Series, and a Billy Winn Classic victory as an unsanctioned race in 2023. That list is now topped by his second visit to World of Outlaws Victory Lane, seven years after his first at Port Royal Speedway in 2019.

“When we got in line there, I just thought, ‘You know, I just need to keep my tires under me,” Zeigler said. “Keep it straight, don’t slide the right-rear, that was the biggest thing, just trying not to slide that right-rear. I knew that once we got the lap traffic, if I could keep my tires under me, I could get to him. And then once we got to that lap car, I was able to use him as a pick.”

Wilson settled for second after leading the first 29 laps, while Nick Hoffman finished third to maintain the points lead by 10 over Bobby Pierce. Last year’s Bedford winner, Tim McCreadie, ended the night fourth, while Pierce completed the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision season continues with a four-race swing through Pennsylvania and Ohio, featuring stops at Marion Center Raceway (Wednesday, May 27), Wayne County Speedway (Thursday, May 28) and Mansfield Speedway (Friday-Saturday, May 29-30). Find more information on each event by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Nick Hoffman set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Nick Hoffman won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Nick Hoffman won Heat 1.

Mason Zeigler won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Daulton Wilson won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Trey Mills and Logan Zarin won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Daulton Wilson won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Ryan Gustin won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Daulton Wilson won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Daulton Wilson was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Trever Feathers was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Lane Snook was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Michael Leach was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Matt Sponaugle was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (40 Laps): 1. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[2]; 2. 58V-Daulton Wilson[1]; 3. 9-Nick Hoffman[4]; 4. 9M-Tim McCreadie[5]; 5. 32-Bobby Pierce[3]; 6. 74X-Ethan Dotson[10]; 7. 27-Trever Feathers[12]; 8. 19R-Ryan Gustin[14]; 9. 1-Tyler Erb[8]; 10. 23-Lane Snook[15]; 11. 22*-Drake Troutman[13]; 12. 09-Michael Leach[6]; 13. 14-Trey Mills[17]; 14. 19-Dustin Sorensen[7]; 15. 66C-Matt Cosner[16]; 16. 22-Gregg Satterlee[21]; 17. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[11]; 18. 8-Matt Sponaugle[20]; 19. 44-Shawn Shoemaker[24]; 20. 1Z-Logan Zarin[18]; 21. B1-Brent Larson[22]; 22. 10*-Levi Yetter[23]; 23. 119-Bryan Bernheisel[25]; 24. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[9]; 25. 55E-Eli Johnson[19]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/zeigler-claims-billy-winn-classic-for-first-world-of-outlaws-win-in-seven-years/

Event: NASCAR All-Star RaceLocation: Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, DelawareDate: Sunday, May 17, 2026Finish: 18thJosh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Dark Horse avoided two multi-car crashes in Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway before finishing 18th in the non-points event.The exhibition race featured two 75-lap segments followed by a 200-lap main event.The opening 75-lap segment began with a nine-car crash on Lap 2 that unfolded just behind Berry and eliminated several top contenders from competition.Berry later fell a lap off the pace midway through the segment but rejoined the lead lap after receiving the free pass when the caution flag flew for Carson Hocevar.That segment ultimately ended with another nine-car incident that erupted in front of Berry, who skillfully navigated through the spinning cars to finish 18th. The result placed him ninth for the start of the second segment following the field inversion.In the second 75-lap segment, Berry again lost a lap before eventually returning to the lead lap via the free pass. He finished the segment in 17th, and his combined results positioned him 19th for the start of the final 200-lap feature.The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Dark Horse climbed as high as 13th in the closing segment before ultimately taking the checkered flag in 18th place.Berry and the Wood Brothers Racing team now turn their attention to next Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

CHICAGO (May 17, 2026) – Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced to his second consecutive national event win today at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. Allegrucci, the No. 2 qualifier, outran No. 1 qualifier Jason Dietsch in an all-Ford Mustang Cobra Jet final round. Dietsch was the defending Route 66 Nationals winner and is also a teammate to Allegrucci. Getting the second win was important to Allegrucci on the heels of the Charlotte victory. Jonathan Allegrucci (foreground) races to his second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory today at Rt. 66 Raceway, photo credit Auto Imagery  “I gave my Charlotte Wally to Kimmy Mapes Jr., he deserved it,” said Allegrucci. “He puts his heart and soul into this race car. He builds the motor with his own hands, he tunes the car, he knows every inch of the car like the back of his hand, it’s his car and I am lucky enough to drive it. I definitely wanted to win again to get another one of these diamond Wallys. I am going to hang onto this one for sure.”   The final was a rematch of the Charlotte final round. When the Christmas Tree flashed it was Allegrucci grabbing a massive starting line advantage with a .025 second reaction time in front of Dietsch’s .088, to set him up for the hole shot win. His Ford Mustang Cobra Jet never trailed in the final round winning with a 7.711 second at 178.68 mph pass in front of Dietsch’s slightly quicker 7.710 second at 178.12 mph run.   Throughout race day Allegrucci’s winning elapsed times were a very consistent 7.709, 7.706, and 7.718 seconds leading up to the final. The win was Allegrucci’s third career Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory and he extended his point lead to 72 points over Raymond Nash.  Jonathan Allegrucci and his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet team celebrate in the Flexjet Factor Stock Showdown Series winners circle after winning the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by Peak“These guys have these Mustangs running like nothing else,” said Allegrucci. “The team puts the time in and it shows. Jason’s car is always fast. Normally, it’s a couple hundredths faster than ours, but we’re working on ours too. We are starting to close that gap. We knew it would come down to getting off the line and the tune-up. To win these races you need the whole ball of wax.”     The win will double the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown bounty to $2,000 at the next NHRA national event. Allegrucci turned on four win lights defeating Kim Shirley, Doug Duell and Raymond Nash before outrunning Dietsch in the final.   “Kimmy and I keep a logbook like no other, and we go back on notes and read the weather,” said Allegrucci. “The way the car is running really gives us confidence in knowing what we can and can’t do. This race was a really strong weekend for us, and we are glad we held onto the bounty. I hope I keep it for a few more races.”   The Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series will be back in action at Thunder Valley Raceway in Bristol, Tenn., June 12-14, 2026.   Flexjet Bounty Program Gatornationals (Gainesville, Fla.) $1,000 bounty collected by Jonathan Allegrucci, defeated Mark Pawuk (2025 Flexjet world champion)   NHRA 4-Wide Nationals (Charlotte, North Carolina) $1,000 bounty collected by Raymond Nash, defeated Ricky Hord (2026 Gatornationals winner)   Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals (Chicago, Illinois) $1,000 bounty was not claimed with Allegrucci’s victory   2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Results Gainesville – Ricky Hord, winner; David Janac, runner-up Charlotte – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up Chicago – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up   Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Point Standings 1. Jonathan Allegrucci    313 2. Raymond Nash          241 3. Richard Hord             224 4. Jason Dietsch            209 5. David Davies II          183 6. Lee Hartman              181 7. David Janac               178 8. Doug Duell                 157 9T. Scott Libersher         142 9T. Richard Bierie          142 11. Matthew Hartman     136   2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Schedule   June 12-14: 25th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol, Tenn.   June 25-28: 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Norwalk, Ohio   Sept. 2-7: 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Indianapolis   Sept. 17-20: Inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals, Martin, Mich.   Oct. 2-4: 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, St. Louis   Oct. 14-18: 41st annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, Dallas

RACE RECAP – CHICAGORace 6 of 20

Photography: John Force Racing / Auto Imagery / Gary Nastase

DEJORIA GRABS RUNNER-UP SPOT AT ROUTE 66Hart reaches semis, Beckman bows out in Rd 2, Vandergriff exits in Rd. 1

RACE RECAP – CHICAGORace 6 of 20

Photography: John Force Racing / Auto Imagery / Gary Nastase

DEJORIA GRABS RUNNER-UP SPOT AT ROUTE 66Hart reaches semis, Beckman bows out in Rd 2, Vandergriff exits in Rd. 1

JOLIET, Ill. (May 17, 2026) – The Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car team of Alexis DeJoria carried the John Force Racing banner proudly at Route 66 Raceway on the way to their second runner-up finish of the season in the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK. DeJoria left the starting line a mere six-thousandths-of-a-second behind Chad Green and made a strong run of 3.965 seconds at 328.86 mph but it wasn’t enough to get around Green’s winning run of 3.945 seconds at 324.75 mph. The two teams had met in the final round of this year’s season-opening Gatornationals with the same result. DeJoria has six NHRA Funny Car titles in 18 final-round appearances. It was a mixed day of competition at Route 66 Raceway for the balance of the John Force Racing quartet. Josh Hart and the Speedmaster Top Fuel team earned a semifinals finish. Defending Route 66 Nationals Champion and this year’s No. 1 Qualifier Jack Beckman and the PEAK Chevrolet SS Funny Car team bowed out in Round 2. Jordan Vandergriff, coming off his and the revamped Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car team’s first career win two weeks ago at the Southern Nationals, lost in the first round for just the first time this season. DeJoria defeated No. 5 qualifier Spencer Hyde in Round 1, running 3.947 seconds at 326.48 mph to Hyde’s tire-spinning 9.969 seconds at 80.24 mph. In Round 2, she took out Dave Richards, who also spun the tires, with a run of 4.005 seconds at 327.98 mph. She then earned her second final round appearance of the season and 26th of her career with a 4.006-second run at 326.56 mph to defeat Matt Hagan’s run of 4.061 seconds at 315.71 mph. “That was awesome. We had a great consistent Bandero Chevy all weekend. We had the most consistent car all weekend, making it down the track all but one time. That says a lot about this team. They just work so hard, and being a part of a multi-car team like John Force Racing is amazing. When one team goes out, everybody else comes up and helps you out and it’s incredible to watch. That’s what a family team is all about. We went to another final, our second this year. I thought we had it. I didn’t see him all the way down. Nothing to hang our head about. had a decent light so we’ll just take this and move on. We got some good points this weekend. And, man, I’m coming for that Route 66 Nationals trophy next year.” Hart had lane choice for his semifinal matchup against Shawn Langdon. He grabbed the holeshot (.047 to .068) and ran 3.823 seconds at 333.16 mph but Langdon beat him to the finish line by 12-thousandths of a second with his run of 3.790 seconds at 332.10 mph. The 2026 Gatornationals winner defeated No. 13 qualifier Justin Ashley in Round 1. Ashley is known as having the best reaction times in the Top Fuel category but it was Hart who grabbed the holeshot (.035 to .044) which made the difference, running 3.790 seconds at 338.26 mph to Ashley’s quicker 3.785 seconds at 322.11 mph. He then eliminated Tony Stewart in Rd. 2, running 3.782 seconds at 330.63 mph to Stewart’s tire-spinning 6.384-second run at 95.98 mph. “It’s like the movie Happy Gilmore over here: the driver learned how to putt again,” said Hart. “This John Force Racing Speedmaster team got our mojo back this weekend and the driver was back to normal. I can’t wait for the new race in Maryland in a couple weeks to get our next shot at another win.” Beckman defeated No. 16 qualifier Chris King in Round 1, running 3.945 seconds at 325.53 mph to King’s 4.233 seconds at 270.64 mph. The PEAK Chevrolet SS Funny Car had lane choice in Round 2 but smoked the tires right off the starting line, allowing Hagan to take the win with a run of 4.026 seconds at 324.75 mph to Beckman’s 12.291 seconds at 61.86 mph. “I thought we had a fast PEAK hot rod that could go back to back here,” said Beckman. “We really, really, really need to get that first win out of the way and you aren’t going to win multiple races until you win the first one. It’s just been frustrating. We’ve had flashes of brilliance and then go out there and smoke the tires as soon as we step on the throttle. There were a couple other Funny Cars that did the same thing as us but that doesn’t help our situation. On the positive side, we made up some points in qualifying so we’re just going to have to capitalize on when we put ourselves in a position like we did with qualifying here. Everybody’s looking forward to Maryland. Someone’s going to get the inaugural trophy there and I’d sure like it to be us.” Vandergriff didn’t have lane choice in Round 1 against No. 7 qualifier Green, lost the reaction time battle (.068 to Green’s .056), and ran 3.952 seconds at 328.38 mph to Green’s 3.943 seconds at 324.12 mph. “The highs and lows of drag racing, coming off my first win at South Georgia only to go out in the first round in Chicago,” said Vandergriff. “We just had the most trying weekend for our Cornwell Quality Tools team. It was a great effort in Round 1 but it just wasn’t enough. If we had done better in qualifying and if we don’t sacrifice a couple runs, I think we’re in a different position right now. But we know we still have a great race car, so thank you to Cornwell Quality Tools, PEAK, Chevrolet, Bandero, Speedmaster, Burnyzz, HendrickCars.com and everybody else. We will get back at it in Maryland.” The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel point standings after six of 20 races are: 1. Shawn Langdon, 481; 2. Doug Kalitta, 477; 3. Leah Pruett, 352; 4. Tony Stewart, 332; 5. Josh Hart, 298; 6. Maddie Gordon, 296; 7. Justin Ashley, 280; 8. Billy Torrence, 244; 9. Clay Millican, 220; 10. Antron Brown, 218. The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after six of 20 races are: 1. J.R. Todd, 411; 2. Ron Capps, 408; 3. Matt Hagan, 386; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 383; 5. Chad Green, 340; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 297; 7. Spencer Hyde, 275; 8. Jack Beckman, 245; 9. Daniel Wilkerson, 201; 10. Richards, 171. NEXT RACEThe seventh of 20 races of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is the May 29-31 NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Md.

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Speedway, Indiana Sunday Qualifying Report May 17, 2026 INDIANPOLIS (May 17, 2026) Team Chevy will have two front row starters for the tenth time in the 15 seasons since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012. Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet will start from the middle of the front row after surviving a grueling day where the six fastest drivers had to make three qualifying attempts in hot and gusty conditions. Joining Rossi on the front row is David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Making it four different Chevrolet-powered teams in the Firestone Fast Six were A.J. Foyt Racing with Santino Ferrucci in the No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet and Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, who will start in the middle and outside of the second row.Rossi and Malukas make it an even 30 of a possible 45 front row starts for Chevrolet since returning to compete in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2012. Rossi’s second-place start is the 11th front-row start for ECR since 2012, while Malukas’ third-place start is Team Penske’s 20th in the same time period. Both drivers are making their first front-row starts for Team Chevy.Six of the seven Chevrolet-powered teams, including Indianapolis 500-only team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, put drivers through to the Fast 12, with Bowtie-built engines taking 80 of the 140 slots in the Fast 12/Fast 9 since 2012. Since the introduction of the Firestone Fast Six into Indianapolis 500 pole qualifying in 2022, Chevrolet-powered drivers have held 18 of the 30 possible slots. Arrow McLaren, with six appearances, holds down the top spot for Team Chevy, with ECR and Team Penske tied for second with four apiece. Ferrucci and O’Ward each made their third Fast Six appearance with Chevrolet power to lead all drivers.

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying – unofficial results

What They’re Saying Indianapolis 500 Qualifying  Alexander Rossi, No. 20 Java House Chevrolet/ECR·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 2nd·      Four Lap Average: 231.990mph·      Quote: “It was a huge team effort. You know these conditions were really hard today. It was moving for every run. We didn’t do anything the same for each of the three runs. Our last run was the best. That’s a huge win for the 20 Java House guys, and a big win for Chevy to be on the front row. The car has been incredible all month. Obviously, you hope for pole, but a front row is so cool here and something I haven’t accomplished for a really long time. Thrilled with today and how it went and can’t wait to get on track tomorrow and make it better.” David Malukas, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet/Team Penske·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 3rd·      Four Lap Average: 231.877mph·      Quote: “Yeah, very happy. That was the goal. We wanted to be on this front row. “To be honest, in this race everybody always says, You can get the win from wherever you start. Last year we qualified seventh, and I mean, we were fighting for the win very early on throughout the rest of the race, but if feels good.This team did a fantastic job at getting the car where it needed to be and making me feel comfortable in it. Yeah, it feels good, front row”  Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet/A.J. Foyt Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 4th·      Four Lap Average: 230.846mph·      Quote: “Really solid day for the entire Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet crew. I don’t think anybody woke up this morning thinking we’d be running in the Fast Six. We just kept our heads down and played a smart day, and yeah, thrilled with the end result. I mean, it’s going to be an incredible start for us. It’ll be my third second row start here at the Speedway, and we know we’ve almost won it from that area before, so we’ll try and do it again this year. “I have to thank the entire team and Chevrolet, again for bringing in that extra engine on Friday night, and getting this thing wound up. Went to the enlistment ceremony this morning with our military, and seeing many veterans, it was very cool. Excited to have all of our veterans out here next weekend. Happy that we’re going to give them a good starting spot too.”  Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet/Arrow McLaren·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 6th·      Four Lap Average: 230.442mph·      Quote: “We’re going to be rolling off sixth for the big show, so a great starting position to put ourselves into an opportunity for the Sunday that really matters. Good job to the team, and we’re going to be working hard to pepper in the race car to give it everything that we’ve got.” Conor Daly, No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 8th·      Four Lap Average: 230.712mph·      Quote: “It was super sketchy for the second run. The last thing I want to do is something stupid in qualifying because this car is such a good racecar. It’s a shame since I thought we had a car for the Top Six. It was just a battle for those last four laps. That will be my best starting spot. I know the fans are behind me today, and I really appreciate them.”  Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet/Team Penske·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 9th·      Four Lap Average: 230.577mph·      Quote: “The Pennzoil Chevy needed a little bit more front. I was really battling into (Turn) 3 trying to play with the tools, the weight jacker and front bar to get it to turn, but it just wouldn’t turn there. So, I put the white flag up and did what I could. Sometimes you just have to do that. Maybe we can get through, but I find that hard to believe.” Caio Collet, No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet/A.J. Foyt Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 10th·      Four Lap Average: 230.539·      Quote: “Starting in the top-10. Definitely happy with the day, just a bit frustrated with the last run. I think we took too much of a step in terms of downforce, and it became really tricky there in turn three. I think if we just had kept it what we had, we were good enough for the Fast Six, but it is what it is. It’s risk and reward, and today we were just on the other side of it, but nevertheless really happy that we took the chance and took the risk for it. Really happy with the No. 4 AJ Foyt crew as well. Everyone did a very good job and gave me a really good Chevrolet, since my first laps here at the Speedway, and we are starting in the top-10, definitely something that I’m happy with. Just a bit frustrated with the with the last run, but we will have a great race.” Rinus VeeKay, No. 76 WedBush – JHR – DRR Chevrolet/Juncos Hollinger Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 12th·      Four Lap Average: 229.585mph·      Quote: “Good effort! We gave it all we had. We were very aggressive on our aero-trim. Temperatures this afternoon, with the extra wind, the tires just didn’t hold out unfortunately. Being in the Fast 12 gives you that opportunity to go aggressive and see if you can stick it. Unfortunately, conditions weren’t totally with us, but really happy with the effort. Really happy with everybody that worked together to make this happen. Starting 12th, we can do anything from there. The most important thing for me is that we have a fast race car as well. It is very known that once you break these cars, they aren’t going to go faster when they get rebuilt. That was my focus. Go aggressive, but keep it one piece and keep the shiny part up and nice and pretty. Proud of the whole Juncos crew, everybody on the 76 Flatbush stand to make this happen.”  Ed Carpenter, No. 33 SlimFast Special Chevrolet/ECR·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 14th·      Four Lap Average: 230.829mph·      Quote: “That’s not going to be good enough. Unfortunately, for the SlimFast Chevrolet. The cars have good speed, but I just had big chunk of understeer in (Turn) 2. I tried to stay flat, but I was going to hit the wall, if I didn’t lift. Disappointed. Doubtful, well, all but know that’s not going to get through to the top 12 with how close it is, so we’ll probably be 15th to 20th.” Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet/ECR·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 16th·      Four Lap Average: 230.705mph·      Quote: “I was just a little bit all over the place, not very consistent. I had that moment and then adjusting my tools to make it a little bit better, which I managed to do end to end and even corner to corner. I was switching bar positions in the north chute. We just seem to miss it every time in the key moments, which is super frustrating. We’ve had a quick car all month. We had a quick car this morning, and then we miss it when it actually counts. So, it’s I don’t know, it’s just frustrating.”. Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet qualified/Arrow McLaren·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 19th·      Four Lap Average: 230.661mph·      Quote: “We’ve had a solid lead-in to today’s qualifying. I’m way more comfortable and confident than I was last year. I don’t think we will make the Fast 12. Very happy with the Chevy power we have. Just need to work on finding speed in traffic. But so far happy with where we are in our race preparation.” Nolan Siegel, No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet/Arrow McLaren:·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 21st·      Four Lap Average: 230.213mph·      Quote: “Just way more on top of the track and, way less grip than I was expecting. The conditions aren’t that different from Friday, and it felt very, very different for us. By far, my weakest qualifying run during the month.  So, disappointed. You just do what you can. You don’t know what to expect. You turn it to turn one, and you figure it out from there. So, unfortunately, I was chasing it a lot more than I want it to be, but it’s part of it.” Ryan Hunter-Reay, No. 31 Prize Picks Arrow McLaren Chevrolet/Arrow McLaren·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 23rd·      Four Lap Average: 230.202mph·      Quote: “We were obviously lacking in air and speed but, man, that thing was on the nose. It was free. Everything you have to do in qualifying; we did. We’re missing a bit of that extra speed that comes with it. So, I’ve always said that the race car is what really matters and that’s more of my wheelhouse. “We lost drive in the gearbox yesterday. You know, it’s just been some stuff that has sidelined us that kept us from track time. Honestly right there, not as true as anybody else out there. It’s just it won’t go. So, it’s how it goes sometimes.” Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet/Team Penske·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 24th·      Four Lap Average: 230.165mph·      Quote: “That’s what she’s got. That’s what she’ll turn. We’re in the show right, there is no bumping, so we’re in the show, which is great. We’ll go to work on our race car. Shell is going to do a great job for us. Team Chevy is doing a great job. Excited to get back to race trim.” Katherine Legge, No. 11 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet HMD Motorsports with A.J. Foyt Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 27th·      Four Lap Average: 229.456mph·      Quote: “That’s just testament to the quality of this team and the heart that they have It’s not where we wanted to be. We wanted the chance of the top 12 qualifying and I thought we maybe had it, but in hindsight, there were some things that we could definitely need to go faster. I feel like I was brave enough out there to keep it flat for the most part. And at least we can breathe now, you know, like it’s done. “So far it has been amazing. Sarah (Fisher) was one of my heroes coming into North American racing. And she’s just a legend and she’s such a positive, like, upbeat person to have around. She’s keeping all the boys in check and, it’s honestly been really cool. The team have done a great job. They’ve gelled really well together. You know, we’ve got some teething problems that I’m hoping to have sorted out by the race. And I think that if we can tidy up all the little bits, then we’ll be we’ll be in with a good show.” Jack Harvey, No. 24 DRR INVST Chevrolet/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 29th·      Four Lap Average: 229.207mph·      Quote: “Honestly, I thought we would be battling to get into the Top 12 transfer position. After I saw the first lap at 229, I was shocked. I thought we would be in the 231 or 230 speeds. Obviously, I have no idea what happened. We generally knew what we could run and now I don’t know what happened. That’s the worst four-lap average we have had all week. I am really confused about the lack of speed on that run. I’m very disappointed because we expected a much faster speed. We have to work on our car for race day now.”  Jacob Abel, No. 51 Texas Roadhouse Chevrolet/Abel Motorsports·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 32nd·      Four Lap Average: 228.169mph·      Quote: “First of all, really proud of everyone for just getting here in the first place. It’s been a really hard thing just to get the car on track, but, yeah, you know, we’re confident going into that, and the car just was something completely different than what we thought it was going to be. So, it’s super frustrating, obviously. You know, it is what it is. We’re in the show. It’s bittersweet, but, yeah, just really frustrated. I felt like we had we had something to prove and, we didn’t prove it there. Definitely disappointed. Feel like we had a lot more in it. Good luck next weekend.” Sting Ray Robb, No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet/Juncos Hollinger Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 33rd·      Four Lap Average: 226.572mph NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceSunday, May 17, 2026Alexander RossiDavid MalukasPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Wrapping up qualifying ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. Alex Palou already getting his photo taken, first of many. He’ll join us here later. David Malukas is on his way as well as we wrap up the front row starters for next Sunday’s race.Alexander Rossi has already joined us. He’s in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet for ECR with his best starting position in his 11th Indianapolis 500 start. Second front row start in the 500. Best starting position of this 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Alex, it was pretty close, man. It was fun to watch. I’m sure the anxiety was maybe a little different for you, but it was pretty good. ALEXANDER ROSSI: No, I think it was an incredible day for everyone after the disappointment obviously of the wash-out yesterday, and seeing conditions that we hadn’t seen all month for the first time in qualifying, it’s pretty wild, but a huge testament to everyone on the 20 crew for staying with it and continuing to evolve and improve after each run. It’s no small feat around here.A great day. It’s not often that you are happy with second place, but with some of the challenges that everyone faced, this is a pretty cool one. THE MODERATOR: Congratulations. Open it up for questions. Q. How busy was it in the cockpit today, because a lot of you guys looked like you were doing a lot there?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Yeah, I mean, on days like this with the wind being as strong as it is, you know, both ends of the track behave differently. With the hybrid there’s different option that you have from a strategic standpoint during the run based on those conditions, and it’s always changing. You have to kind of manage that and stay on it of the balance of the car. But, yeah, like I said, it’s been an amazing car from a drivability standpoint, a speed standpoint all month. I would say today was our least competitive day from my side, so that’s really encouraging going into next week. Q. Just how big of a momentum shift is this for you going into next weekend?ALEXANDER ROSSI: I don’t know that it is. I think it’s obviously great to be able to start pretty far forward here. As we all know, it’s challenging.TikTok guy over here. Whatever you want. Wherever your little heart desires. Big heart. Anyways, what was I saying? I don’t know. He was sick? DAVID MALUKAS: I got the sniffles. ALEXANDER ROSSI: Like I was saying, it’s really hard to be in a big pack here. To be in the front group will really make your race day easier and allow you to be a little bit more aggressive on strategy. THE MODERATOR: David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. His best start in the Indianapolis 500. First front row start. I believe it’s Team Penske’s 50th front row start, all told. If somebody would have told you this morning when you wake up, you’re going to start in the front row, what would you say? Happy with that? DAVID MALUKAS: Yeah, very happy. That was the goal. We wanted to be on this front row. To be honest, in this race everybody always says, You can get the win from wherever you start. Last year we qualified seventh, and I mean, we were fighting for the win very early on throughout the rest of the race, but if feels good. This team did a fantastic job at getting the car where it needed to be and making me feel comfortable in it. Yeah, it feels good, front row. Q. You talked the other day that you wanted to get all those laps because of the changing weather. Still, this weather was different than probably anything you did this week. How do you feel like that maybe helped you?ALEXANDER ROSSI: It just gave us a bigger database, if you will to kind of draw from. That being said, today was still substantially different. We were still learning on the fly a little bit. It definitely was a benefit in terms of my comfort and various conditions and knowing what the car was capable of. Q. Was there maybe an extra stress with how long today was and knowing you only had that one attempt to start today, or was it maybe different? How did you approach today from beginning to end?ALEXANDER ROSSI: I think certainly the most stressful part of the day for me at least was the first run just because you didn’t have that security blanket of being able to go again. Usually in qualifying here, if you get a poor draw or not a very good draw, you can bounce back from it, because you’ve got hours to go out and make changes and improvements. It demanded very good execution from the team side and my side in order to ensure the transfer into the top 12. Then quite honestly, it was downhill from there. DAVID MALUKAS: Retweet. Q. I guess the perception is you were hired at Penske for what you can do on ovals, and so to come to the only oval that Roger really cares about and carry the Penske banner for the day, how does that feel?DAVID MALUKAS: It feels amazing. For me coming in and Team Penske, I hear it’s the 50th front row start, and it’s cool to have that 50th under my name. There was a lot of pressure going into preseason, just even for this race, but also all the races. It’s just been an incredible start. I’m just so thankful, so grateful, and every single day I show up to the track a little bit more confident, a little bit more happy to just to be here and be a part of this Team Penske family. Q. Alex, you start the week with an engine change. Has it been emotional, like, roller coaster, at all from knowing, gosh, what am I going to have to now starting where you are starting?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Not really. Team Chevy does an incredible job, and they’ve got plenty of, can we say bullets in 2026? I said it. So they’ve got plenty of opportunities in terms of the motors they bring to this place. It’s obviously a huge importance to them to be successful here. It wasn’t any sort of stress for me. Obviously it was unfortunate that the 20 car guys had to basically split the car twice from Saturday at the GP and then again on Wednesday night, but they were up to the task. Yeah, it was drama-free from my side. Q. Speaking of drama-free, there’s been five days of on-track activity and nobody has crashed. Do you know why?ALEXANDER ROSSI: We’re just that good (smiling). I have no idea. I think it’s — I don’t know. I didn’t even think about that until just now. DAVID MALUKAS: I think just we’re that good. I like that.ALEXANDER ROSSI: Hell yeah. Finish it there. It’s no easier, I can promise you that. That was one of the harder qualifying days I’ve had around here. DAVID MALUKAS: It was tough. Scary. Q. You had a fairly mixed run in the Fast 12, but we saw you get a lot more pace when you came into the Fast 6. What was the balance between conditions being different, adjustments you made? How were you able to find that speed when you got in the Fast 6?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Just understanding more. Every run around here, you learn something new. And it’s never the same just because the margins are so small. You start compiling the information, and you can kind of see what others are doing. Based on, you know, what you know you have, you can work to optimize it and maximize it, and that’s what we were able to do today. Q. Dave, can you speak to how the season is going for you? You were brought here for more than your oval capabilities. You were the top driver at Penske for more than half the races. Now you are performing here as well. You’re delivering everywhere you go. How does that feel in such a short amount of time?DAVID MALUKAS: It feels really good. For me, like I said earlier, it was a lot of pressure offseason, but with this team, the amount of resources that I have, and this leadership, you know, coming from JD and Dave Faustino, James Schnabel, Fernando, Mustafa, it’s the best crew I’ve had. I’ve been on a fair share of teams, especially since 2024 from the wrist injury. Coming in now, this is the best team I’ve had. The chemistry is so high. Everybody is having such a good time, but we’re all very competitive, when you have a whole crew pushing 110%. But I get to go and sleep and get a full night’s rest, when those guys are working their butts off, and I see the Notes app is getting updated at 1:00 in the morning. It feels good. I get to come back, and I have all these notes and information to feed off of that by the time practice, qualifying, or the race comes in, I’m a lot more calm. There’s no sense to overthink since I have all the information I need in front of me. Q. Alexander, can you speak to what I think of as a Ted Gelov effect of since his introduction to the team, everything seems to be on the rise. You sitting here is evidence of that, but it’s been a pretty big change-maker here.ALEXANDER ROSSI: Oh, 100%. I think that the potential of this organization is borderline limitless, and it’s really cool to be a part of. You know, this year has been a little bit has fallen to meet expectations in some areas and exceeded in others, but internally we’re performing at a much higher level and doing a better job than we were last year even. The competitiveness, as David mentioned, of the organization, you know. Last year if you got into the top 12 or, you know, finished a race in the top 10, it was kind of, like, a good day. So far this year if that’s the case, people are pissed off, and that’s the mindset and mentality you have to have in this championship and what we’re going to keep as we improve. Hopefully one day can consistently be a part of these conversations. Q. Alex, you won this race a few years ago. This feels like a real high point coming back up. What would it mean to you to reach the top step of the podium next week?ALEXANDER ROSSI: I don’t know if there’s enough adjectives to really describe it. I think the first time — it’s kind that you said it was a few years ago. A decade. What were you doing ten years ago? DAVID MALUKAS: How old was I? I was 14. ALEXANDER ROSSI: That’s older than I thought. Thank goodness. I thought you were going to say, I was 8. It would mean the world to me just because I didn’t understand the heartbreak of this place. I didn’t understand the magnitude of what this track means to not only the teams and drivers, but the people that come here every single year, the generations of families that turn up and support us rain or shine.It transcends any other place that we go, and it would be pretty magical if it chose me again. Q. For either of you, what was it like having the different kind of weather in terms of the wind going through turn one, two, three, and four?DAVID MALUKAS: It was tough. It was tough. It was brutal. I mean, you come out of turn four, and you get the headwind, and all of a sudden it puts you in the front nose, down cars all over the place. Then you try to come out of turn two, and if just feels good, and then all of a sudden you lose all front. Now it feels like you’re going into the wall.No, it was really hard, and you have to be so busy on the tools, and you have the hybrid strategy. That was, for sure for me, the toughest qualifying I can remember in a while. Q. For yourself, Alex?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Yeah, I don’t know that I can add much to that.DAVID MALUKAS: Just say retweet.ALEXANDER ROSSI: I was going to quote tweet it, bro (laughing).I think that the challenge of it is really I don’t think people understand how much harder it gets from 105 degree track temp to 120. Those 15 degrees are insane.Q. For both of you guys, the margins are so tight. Is there anything that y’all left out there maybe, just even incrementally?ALEXANDER ROSSI: There’s always something. There’s always something. Even that guy behind me can probably say the same thing. So we’ll learn from it and try and apply it to the next time we’re here. Retweet?DAVID MALUKAS: Retweet. There’s more there.THE MODERATOR: Guys, congratulations on the front row. Thanks, everyone.

Tune-In Guide Monday, May 18·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 1pm (ET)/noon (CT)/11am (MT)/10am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Friday, May 22 (Carb Day)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 11am (ET)/10am (CT)/9am (MT)/8am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      Wienie 500/NTT INDYCAR SERIES Pit Stop Competition  – 2pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, May 24·      110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige Pre-Race Show – 10am (ET)/9am (CT)/8am (MT)/7am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige – 12:30pm (ET)/11:30am (CT)/10:30am (MT)/9:30am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway ovalSpeedway, IndianaSunday Qualifying ReportMay 17, 2026 INDIANPOLIS (May 17, 2026) Team Chevy will have two front row starters for the tenth time in the 15 seasons since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012. Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet will start from the middle of the front row after surviving a grueling day where the six fastest drivers had to make three qualifying attempts in hot and gusty conditions. Joining Rossi on the front row is David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Making it four different Chevrolet-powered teams in the Firestone Fast Six were A.J. Foyt Racing with Santino Ferrucci in the No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet and Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, who will start in the middle and outside of the second row.Rossi and Malukas make it an even 30 of a possible 45 front row starts for Chevrolet since returning to compete in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2012. Rossi’s second-place start is the 11th front-row start for ECR since 2012, while Malukas’ third-place start is Team Penske’s 20th in the same time period. Both drivers are making their first front-row starts for Team Chevy.Six of the seven Chevrolet-powered teams, including Indianapolis 500-only team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, put drivers through to the Fast 12, with Bowtie-built engines taking 80 of the 140 slots in the Fast 12/Fast 9 since 2012. Since the introduction of the Firestone Fast Six into Indianapolis 500 pole qualifying in 2022, Chevrolet-powered drivers have held 18 of the 30 possible slots. Arrow McLaren, with six appearances, holds down the top spot for Team Chevy, with ECR and Team Penske tied for second with four apiece. Ferrucci and O’Ward each made their third Fast Six appearance with Chevrolet power to lead all drivers.

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying – unofficial results

What They’re Saying Indianapolis 500 Qualifying  Alexander Rossi, No. 20 Java House Chevrolet/ECR·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 2nd·      Four Lap Average: 231.990mph·      Quote: “It was a huge team effort. You know these conditions were really hard today. It was moving for every run. We didn’t do anything the same for each of the three runs. Our last run was the best. That’s a huge win for the 20 Java House guys, and a big win for Chevy to be on the front row. The car has been incredible all month. Obviously, you hope for pole, but a front row is so cool here and something I haven’t accomplished for a really long time. Thrilled with today and how it went and can’t wait to get on track tomorrow and make it better.” David Malukas, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet/Team Penske·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 3rd·      Four Lap Average: 231.877mph·      Quote: “Yeah, very happy. That was the goal. We wanted to be on this front row. “To be honest, in this race everybody always says, You can get the win from wherever you start. Last year we qualified seventh, and I mean, we were fighting for the win very early on throughout the rest of the race, but if feels good.This team did a fantastic job at getting the car where it needed to be and making me feel comfortable in it. Yeah, it feels good, front row”  Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet/A.J. Foyt Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 4th·      Four Lap Average: 230.846mph·      Quote: “Really solid day for the entire Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet crew. I don’t think anybody woke up this morning thinking we’d be running in the Fast Six. We just kept our heads down and played a smart day, and yeah, thrilled with the end result. I mean, it’s going to be an incredible start for us. It’ll be my third second row start here at the Speedway, and we know we’ve almost won it from that area before, so we’ll try and do it again this year. “I have to thank the entire team and Chevrolet, again for bringing in that extra engine on Friday night, and getting this thing wound up. Went to the enlistment ceremony this morning with our military, and seeing many veterans, it was very cool. Excited to have all of our veterans out here next weekend. Happy that we’re going to give them a good starting spot too.”  Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet/Arrow McLaren·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 6th·      Four Lap Average: 230.442mph·      Quote: “We’re going to be rolling off sixth for the big show, so a great starting position to put ourselves into an opportunity for the Sunday that really matters. Good job to the team, and we’re going to be working hard to pepper in the race car to give it everything that we’ve got.” Conor Daly, No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 8th·      Four Lap Average: 230.712mph·      Quote: “It was super sketchy for the second run. The last thing I want to do is something stupid in qualifying because this car is such a good racecar. It’s a shame since I thought we had a car for the Top Six. It was just a battle for those last four laps. That will be my best starting spot. I know the fans are behind me today, and I really appreciate them.”  Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet/Team Penske·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 9th·      Four Lap Average: 230.577mph·      Quote: “The Pennzoil Chevy needed a little bit more front. I was really battling into (Turn) 3 trying to play with the tools, the weight jacker and front bar to get it to turn, but it just wouldn’t turn there. So, I put the white flag up and did what I could. Sometimes you just have to do that. Maybe we can get through, but I find that hard to believe.” Caio Collet, No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet/A.J. Foyt Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 10th·      Four Lap Average: 230.539·      Quote: “Starting in the top-10. Definitely happy with the day, just a bit frustrated with the last run. I think we took too much of a step in terms of downforce, and it became really tricky there in turn three. I think if we just had kept it what we had, we were good enough for the Fast Six, but it is what it is. It’s risk and reward, and today we were just on the other side of it, but nevertheless really happy that we took the chance and took the risk for it. Really happy with the No. 4 AJ Foyt crew as well. Everyone did a very good job and gave me a really good Chevrolet, since my first laps here at the Speedway, and we are starting in the top-10, definitely something that I’m happy with. Just a bit frustrated with the with the last run, but we will have a great race.” Rinus VeeKay, No. 76 WedBush – JHR – DRR Chevrolet/Juncos Hollinger Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 12th·      Four Lap Average: 229.585mph·      Quote: “Good effort! We gave it all we had. We were very aggressive on our aero-trim. Temperatures this afternoon, with the extra wind, the tires just didn’t hold out unfortunately. Being in the Fast 12 gives you that opportunity to go aggressive and see if you can stick it. Unfortunately, conditions weren’t totally with us, but really happy with the effort. Really happy with everybody that worked together to make this happen. Starting 12th, we can do anything from there. The most important thing for me is that we have a fast race car as well. It is very known that once you break these cars, they aren’t going to go faster when they get rebuilt. That was my focus. Go aggressive, but keep it one piece and keep the shiny part up and nice and pretty. Proud of the whole Juncos crew, everybody on the 76 Flatbush stand to make this happen.”  Ed Carpenter, No. 33 SlimFast Special Chevrolet/ECR·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 14th·      Four Lap Average: 230.829mph·      Quote: “That’s not going to be good enough. Unfortunately, for the SlimFast Chevrolet. The cars have good speed, but I just had big chunk of understeer in (Turn) 2. I tried to stay flat, but I was going to hit the wall, if I didn’t lift. Disappointed. Doubtful, well, all but know that’s not going to get through to the top 12 with how close it is, so we’ll probably be 15th to 20th.” Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet/ECR·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 16th·      Four Lap Average: 230.705mph·      Quote: “I was just a little bit all over the place, not very consistent. I had that moment and then adjusting my tools to make it a little bit better, which I managed to do end to end and even corner to corner. I was switching bar positions in the north chute. We just seem to miss it every time in the key moments, which is super frustrating. We’ve had a quick car all month. We had a quick car this morning, and then we miss it when it actually counts. So, it’s I don’t know, it’s just frustrating.”. Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet qualified/Arrow McLaren·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 19th·      Four Lap Average: 230.661mph·      Quote: “We’ve had a solid lead-in to today’s qualifying. I’m way more comfortable and confident than I was last year. I don’t think we will make the Fast 12. Very happy with the Chevy power we have. Just need to work on finding speed in traffic. But so far happy with where we are in our race preparation.” Nolan Siegel, No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet/Arrow McLaren:·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 21st·      Four Lap Average: 230.213mph·      Quote: “Just way more on top of the track and, way less grip than I was expecting. The conditions aren’t that different from Friday, and it felt very, very different for us. By far, my weakest qualifying run during the month.  So, disappointed. You just do what you can. You don’t know what to expect. You turn it to turn one, and you figure it out from there. So, unfortunately, I was chasing it a lot more than I want it to be, but it’s part of it.” Ryan Hunter-Reay, No. 31 Prize Picks Arrow McLaren Chevrolet/Arrow McLaren·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 23rd·      Four Lap Average: 230.202mph·      Quote: “We were obviously lacking in air and speed but, man, that thing was on the nose. It was free. Everything you have to do in qualifying; we did. We’re missing a bit of that extra speed that comes with it. So, I’ve always said that the race car is what really matters and that’s more of my wheelhouse. “We lost drive in the gearbox yesterday. You know, it’s just been some stuff that has sidelined us that kept us from track time. Honestly right there, not as true as anybody else out there. It’s just it won’t go. So, it’s how it goes sometimes.” Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet/Team Penske·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 24th·      Four Lap Average: 230.165mph·      Quote: “That’s what she’s got. That’s what she’ll turn. We’re in the show right, there is no bumping, so we’re in the show, which is great. We’ll go to work on our race car. Shell is going to do a great job for us. Team Chevy is doing a great job. Excited to get back to race trim.” Katherine Legge, No. 11 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet HMD Motorsports with A.J. Foyt Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 27th·      Four Lap Average: 229.456mph·      Quote: “That’s just testament to the quality of this team and the heart that they have It’s not where we wanted to be. We wanted the chance of the top 12 qualifying and I thought we maybe had it, but in hindsight, there were some things that we could definitely need to go faster. I feel like I was brave enough out there to keep it flat for the most part. And at least we can breathe now, you know, like it’s done. “So far it has been amazing. Sarah (Fisher) was one of my heroes coming into North American racing. And she’s just a legend and she’s such a positive, like, upbeat person to have around. She’s keeping all the boys in check and, it’s honestly been really cool. The team have done a great job. They’ve gelled really well together. You know, we’ve got some teething problems that I’m hoping to have sorted out by the race. And I think that if we can tidy up all the little bits, then we’ll be we’ll be in with a good show.” Jack Harvey, No. 24 DRR INVST Chevrolet/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 29th·      Four Lap Average: 229.207mph·      Quote: “Honestly, I thought we would be battling to get into the Top 12 transfer position. After I saw the first lap at 229, I was shocked. I thought we would be in the 231 or 230 speeds. Obviously, I have no idea what happened. We generally knew what we could run and now I don’t know what happened. That’s the worst four-lap average we have had all week. I am really confused about the lack of speed on that run. I’m very disappointed because we expected a much faster speed. We have to work on our car for race day now.”  Jacob Abel, No. 51 Texas Roadhouse Chevrolet/Abel Motorsports·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 32nd·      Four Lap Average: 228.169mph·      Quote: “First of all, really proud of everyone for just getting here in the first place. It’s been a really hard thing just to get the car on track, but, yeah, you know, we’re confident going into that, and the car just was something completely different than what we thought it was going to be. So, it’s super frustrating, obviously. You know, it is what it is. We’re in the show. It’s bittersweet, but, yeah, just really frustrated. I felt like we had we had something to prove and, we didn’t prove it there. Definitely disappointed. Feel like we had a lot more in it. Good luck next weekend.” Sting Ray Robb, No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet/Juncos Hollinger Racing·      Sunday Qualifying Rank: 33rd·      Four Lap Average: 226.572mph NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceSunday, May 17, 2026Alexander RossiDavid MalukasPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Wrapping up qualifying ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. Alex Palou already getting his photo taken, first of many. He’ll join us here later. David Malukas is on his way as well as we wrap up the front row starters for next Sunday’s race.Alexander Rossi has already joined us. He’s in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet for ECR with his best starting position in his 11th Indianapolis 500 start. Second front row start in the 500. Best starting position of this 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Alex, it was pretty close, man. It was fun to watch. I’m sure the anxiety was maybe a little different for you, but it was pretty good. ALEXANDER ROSSI: No, I think it was an incredible day for everyone after the disappointment obviously of the wash-out yesterday, and seeing conditions that we hadn’t seen all month for the first time in qualifying, it’s pretty wild, but a huge testament to everyone on the 20 crew for staying with it and continuing to evolve and improve after each run. It’s no small feat around here.A great day. It’s not often that you are happy with second place, but with some of the challenges that everyone faced, this is a pretty cool one. THE MODERATOR: Congratulations. Open it up for questions. Q. How busy was it in the cockpit today, because a lot of you guys looked like you were doing a lot there?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Yeah, I mean, on days like this with the wind being as strong as it is, you know, both ends of the track behave differently. With the hybrid there’s different option that you have from a strategic standpoint during the run based on those conditions, and it’s always changing. You have to kind of manage that and stay on it of the balance of the car. But, yeah, like I said, it’s been an amazing car from a drivability standpoint, a speed standpoint all month. I would say today was our least competitive day from my side, so that’s really encouraging going into next week. Q. Just how big of a momentum shift is this for you going into next weekend?ALEXANDER ROSSI: I don’t know that it is. I think it’s obviously great to be able to start pretty far forward here. As we all know, it’s challenging.TikTok guy over here. Whatever you want. Wherever your little heart desires. Big heart. Anyways, what was I saying? I don’t know. He was sick? DAVID MALUKAS: I got the sniffles. ALEXANDER ROSSI: Like I was saying, it’s really hard to be in a big pack here. To be in the front group will really make your race day easier and allow you to be a little bit more aggressive on strategy. THE MODERATOR: David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. His best start in the Indianapolis 500. First front row start. I believe it’s Team Penske’s 50th front row start, all told. If somebody would have told you this morning when you wake up, you’re going to start in the front row, what would you say? Happy with that? DAVID MALUKAS: Yeah, very happy. That was the goal. We wanted to be on this front row. To be honest, in this race everybody always says, You can get the win from wherever you start. Last year we qualified seventh, and I mean, we were fighting for the win very early on throughout the rest of the race, but if feels good. This team did a fantastic job at getting the car where it needed to be and making me feel comfortable in it. Yeah, it feels good, front row. Q. You talked the other day that you wanted to get all those laps because of the changing weather. Still, this weather was different than probably anything you did this week. How do you feel like that maybe helped you?ALEXANDER ROSSI: It just gave us a bigger database, if you will to kind of draw from. That being said, today was still substantially different. We were still learning on the fly a little bit. It definitely was a benefit in terms of my comfort and various conditions and knowing what the car was capable of. Q. Was there maybe an extra stress with how long today was and knowing you only had that one attempt to start today, or was it maybe different? How did you approach today from beginning to end?ALEXANDER ROSSI: I think certainly the most stressful part of the day for me at least was the first run just because you didn’t have that security blanket of being able to go again. Usually in qualifying here, if you get a poor draw or not a very good draw, you can bounce back from it, because you’ve got hours to go out and make changes and improvements. It demanded very good execution from the team side and my side in order to ensure the transfer into the top 12. Then quite honestly, it was downhill from there. DAVID MALUKAS: Retweet. Q. I guess the perception is you were hired at Penske for what you can do on ovals, and so to come to the only oval that Roger really cares about and carry the Penske banner for the day, how does that feel?DAVID MALUKAS: It feels amazing. For me coming in and Team Penske, I hear it’s the 50th front row start, and it’s cool to have that 50th under my name. There was a lot of pressure going into preseason, just even for this race, but also all the races. It’s just been an incredible start. I’m just so thankful, so grateful, and every single day I show up to the track a little bit more confident, a little bit more happy to just to be here and be a part of this Team Penske family. Q. Alex, you start the week with an engine change. Has it been emotional, like, roller coaster, at all from knowing, gosh, what am I going to have to now starting where you are starting?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Not really. Team Chevy does an incredible job, and they’ve got plenty of, can we say bullets in 2026? I said it. So they’ve got plenty of opportunities in terms of the motors they bring to this place. It’s obviously a huge importance to them to be successful here. It wasn’t any sort of stress for me. Obviously it was unfortunate that the 20 car guys had to basically split the car twice from Saturday at the GP and then again on Wednesday night, but they were up to the task. Yeah, it was drama-free from my side. Q. Speaking of drama-free, there’s been five days of on-track activity and nobody has crashed. Do you know why?ALEXANDER ROSSI: We’re just that good (smiling). I have no idea. I think it’s — I don’t know. I didn’t even think about that until just now. DAVID MALUKAS: I think just we’re that good. I like that.ALEXANDER ROSSI: Hell yeah. Finish it there. It’s no easier, I can promise you that. That was one of the harder qualifying days I’ve had around here. DAVID MALUKAS: It was tough. Scary. Q. You had a fairly mixed run in the Fast 12, but we saw you get a lot more pace when you came into the Fast 6. What was the balance between conditions being different, adjustments you made? How were you able to find that speed when you got in the Fast 6?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Just understanding more. Every run around here, you learn something new. And it’s never the same just because the margins are so small. You start compiling the information, and you can kind of see what others are doing. Based on, you know, what you know you have, you can work to optimize it and maximize it, and that’s what we were able to do today. Q. Dave, can you speak to how the season is going for you? You were brought here for more than your oval capabilities. You were the top driver at Penske for more than half the races. Now you are performing here as well. You’re delivering everywhere you go. How does that feel in such a short amount of time?DAVID MALUKAS: It feels really good. For me, like I said earlier, it was a lot of pressure offseason, but with this team, the amount of resources that I have, and this leadership, you know, coming from JD and Dave Faustino, James Schnabel, Fernando, Mustafa, it’s the best crew I’ve had. I’ve been on a fair share of teams, especially since 2024 from the wrist injury. Coming in now, this is the best team I’ve had. The chemistry is so high. Everybody is having such a good time, but we’re all very competitive, when you have a whole crew pushing 110%. But I get to go and sleep and get a full night’s rest, when those guys are working their butts off, and I see the Notes app is getting updated at 1:00 in the morning. It feels good. I get to come back, and I have all these notes and information to feed off of that by the time practice, qualifying, or the race comes in, I’m a lot more calm. There’s no sense to overthink since I have all the information I need in front of me. Q. Alexander, can you speak to what I think of as a Ted Gelov effect of since his introduction to the team, everything seems to be on the rise. You sitting here is evidence of that, but it’s been a pretty big change-maker here.ALEXANDER ROSSI: Oh, 100%. I think that the potential of this organization is borderline limitless, and it’s really cool to be a part of. You know, this year has been a little bit has fallen to meet expectations in some areas and exceeded in others, but internally we’re performing at a much higher level and doing a better job than we were last year even. The competitiveness, as David mentioned, of the organization, you know. Last year if you got into the top 12 or, you know, finished a race in the top 10, it was kind of, like, a good day. So far this year if that’s the case, people are pissed off, and that’s the mindset and mentality you have to have in this championship and what we’re going to keep as we improve. Hopefully one day can consistently be a part of these conversations. Q. Alex, you won this race a few years ago. This feels like a real high point coming back up. What would it mean to you to reach the top step of the podium next week?ALEXANDER ROSSI: I don’t know if there’s enough adjectives to really describe it. I think the first time — it’s kind that you said it was a few years ago. A decade. What were you doing ten years ago? DAVID MALUKAS: How old was I? I was 14. ALEXANDER ROSSI: That’s older than I thought. Thank goodness. I thought you were going to say, I was 8. It would mean the world to me just because I didn’t understand the heartbreak of this place. I didn’t understand the magnitude of what this track means to not only the teams and drivers, but the people that come here every single year, the generations of families that turn up and support us rain or shine.It transcends any other place that we go, and it would be pretty magical if it chose me again. Q. For either of you, what was it like having the different kind of weather in terms of the wind going through turn one, two, three, and four?DAVID MALUKAS: It was tough. It was tough. It was brutal. I mean, you come out of turn four, and you get the headwind, and all of a sudden it puts you in the front nose, down cars all over the place. Then you try to come out of turn two, and if just feels good, and then all of a sudden you lose all front. Now it feels like you’re going into the wall.No, it was really hard, and you have to be so busy on the tools, and you have the hybrid strategy. That was, for sure for me, the toughest qualifying I can remember in a while. Q. For yourself, Alex?ALEXANDER ROSSI: Yeah, I don’t know that I can add much to that.DAVID MALUKAS: Just say retweet.ALEXANDER ROSSI: I was going to quote tweet it, bro (laughing).I think that the challenge of it is really I don’t think people understand how much harder it gets from 105 degree track temp to 120. Those 15 degrees are insane.Q. For both of you guys, the margins are so tight. Is there anything that y’all left out there maybe, just even incrementally?ALEXANDER ROSSI: There’s always something. There’s always something. Even that guy behind me can probably say the same thing. So we’ll learn from it and try and apply it to the next time we’re here. Retweet?DAVID MALUKAS: Retweet. There’s more there.THE MODERATOR: Guys, congratulations on the front row. Thanks, everyone.

Tune-In Guide Monday, May 18·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 1pm (ET)/noon (CT)/11am (MT)/10am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Friday, May 22 (Carb Day)·      NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice – 11am (ET)/10am (CT)/9am (MT)/8am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      Wienie 500/NTT INDYCAR SERIES Pit Stop Competition  – 2pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, May 24·      110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige Pre-Race Show – 10am (ET)/9am (CT)/8am (MT)/7am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218·      110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige – 12:30pm (ET)/11:30am (CT)/10:30am (MT)/9:30am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Chevrolet History at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval General Motors Wins – 18 Chevrolet Wins – 13 2024 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2023 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2015 – Juan Montoya – Team Penske2013 – Tony Kanaan – KV Racing Technology-SH Racing2002 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Al Unser, Jr. – Galles/Kraco1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Arie Luyendyk – Doug Shierson Racing1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske Oldsmobile Wins – 5  2001 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2000 – Juan Montoya – Chip Ganassi Racing1999 – Kenny Brack – A.J. Foyt Racing1998 – Eddie Cheever, Jr. – Team Cheever1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing General Motors Poles – 20 Chevrolet Poles – 14 2025 – Robert Shwartzman – PREMA Racing2024 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2013 – Ed Carpenter – Ed Carpenter Racing2012 – Ryan Briscoe – Team Penske2002 – Bruno Junqueira – Chip Ganassi Racing1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1990 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1989 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing Oldsmobile Poles – 5 2001 – Scott Sharp – Kelley Racing2000 – Greg Ray – Team Menard1999 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing1998 – Billy Boat – A.J. Foyt Racing1997 – Arie Luyendyk – Treadway Racing Buick Poles – 1 1992 – Roberto Guerrero – King Motorsports General Motors Podiums – 54 Chevrolet Podiums – 38 Chevrolet Driver Podiums – Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Helio Castroneves (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Pato O’Ward (3), Tony Kanaan (2), Arie Luyendyk (2), Rick Mears (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Will Power (2), Al Unser Jr. (2), Michael Andretti (1), Ed Carpenter (1), Santino Ferrucci (1),Felipe Giaffone (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Ryan Hunter-Reay (1), Charlie Kimball (1), David Malukas (1), Juan Montoya (1), Carlos Munoz (1), Bob Rahal (1), Paul Tracy (1), Al Unser (1) Chevrolet Team Podiums –  Team Penske (15), Arrow McLaren (3), A.J. Foyt Racing (2), Andretti Global (2), ECR (2), Galles Racing (2), KV Racing Technology (2), Patrick Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), Doug Shierson Racing (1), Granatelli Racing (1), Kraco Enterprises (1), Mo Nunn Racing (1), Newman Haas Racing (1), Team Green (1), Walker Racing (1) Oldsmobile – 15  Oldsmobile Driver Podiums – Buddy Lazier (2), Jeff Ward (2), Michael Andretti (1), Billy Boat (1), Kenny Brack (1), Helio Castroneves (1), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (1), Gil de Ferran (1), Scott Goodyear (1), Steve Knapp (1), Arie Luyendyk (1), Juan Montoya (1), Eliseo Salazar (1) Oldsmobile Team Podiums – A.J. Foyt (3), Hemelgarn Racing (2), Team Cheever (2), Team Penske (2), Treadway Racing (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), ISM Racing (1), Team Green (1), Pagan Racing (1) Buick – 1 Buick Driver Podiums – Al Unser (1) Buick Team Podiums – Team Menard (1) General Motors Laps Led – 3709 Chevrolet Laps Led – 2699 Chevrolet Driver Laps Led – Emerson Fittipaldi (348), Mario Andretti (193), Simon Pagenaud (169), Ed Carpenter (144), Will Power (140), Tony Kanaan (133), Michael Andretti (132), Rick Mears (119), Helio Castroneves (98), Pato O’Ward (96), Danny Sullivan (95), Marco Andretti (90), Scott Dixon (87), Conor Daly (82), Josef Newgarden (69), Rinus VeeKay (65), Scott McLaughlin (64), Al Unser Jr. (52), Felix Rosenqvist (47), Arie Luyendyk (37), Bob Rahal (36), Bruno Junqueira (32), Alexander Rossi (30), Al Unser (27), Juan Montoya (26), A.J. Allmendinger (23), Sting Ray Robb (23), Ryan Briscoe (15), Gil de Ferran (13), Santino Ferrucci (12), Felipe Giaffone (12), James Hinchcliffe (12), Carlos Munoz (12), Alex Barron (10), Charlie Kimball (10), Christian Rasmussen (9), Robert Shwartzman (8), Spencer Pigot (7), JR Hildebrand (6), Callum Ilott (6), Oliver Askew (4), Kevin Cogan (4), Sage Karam (4), Kyle Larson (4), Jack Harvey (3), Scott Sharp (3), Rubens Barrichello (2), David Malukas (2) Chevrolet Team Laps Led – Team Penske (1019), Newman Haas Racing (325), ECR (306), Chip Ganassi Racing (179), Arrow McLaren (168), Patrick Racing (158), Andretti Global (140), Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (85), A.J. Foyt Racing (56), Galles Racing (56), KV Racing Technology (43), Doug Shierson Racing (37), Kraco Enterprises (35), Mo Nunn Racing (35), Juncos Hollinger Racing (18), King Motorsports (15), Prema Racing (8), Blair Racing (7), Kelley Racing (4), Team Cheever (3) Oldsmobile Laps Led – 996 Oldsmobile Driver Laps Led: Juan Montoya (167), Arie Luyendyk (129), Greg Ray (116), Kenny Brack (89), Tony Stewart (78), Eddie Cheever, Jr. (76), Helio Castroneves (52), Jeff Ward (52), Robby Gordon (50), John Paul, Jr. (39), Mark Dismore (29), Gil de Ferran (27), Buddy Lazier (27), Michael Andretti (16), Robbie Buhl (16), Billy Boat (13), Jimmy Vasser (5), Buzz Calkins (4), Sam Schmidt (4), Davey Hamilton (3), Scott Goodyear (2), Robbie McGehee (2) Oldsmobile Team Laps Led : Team Menard (207), Chip Ganassi Racing (185), Treadway Racing (137), Team Cheever (125), A.J. Foyt Racing (124), Team Penske (79), Team Pelfrey (39), Kelley Racing (29), Hemelgarn Racing (27), Genoa Racing (18), Team Green (16), Bradley Racing (4), Nienhouse Motorsports (3), Pagan Racing (3) Buick Laps Led – 14 Buick Driver Laps Led: Jim Crawford (8), Al Unser (4), Scott Brayton (1), Stephane Gregoire (1) Buick Team Laps Led: King Motorsports (8), Team Menard (4), Brayton Engineering (1), Formula Project (1) Manufacturer History at the Indianapolis 500 Wins (with competition)  27 – Offenhauser (1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1968, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1941, 1937, 1935)18 – General Motors 13 – Chevrolet (2024, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2002, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)12 – Miller (1938, 1936, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1931, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1926, 1923, 1922)10 – Honda (2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2005, 2004)10 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978)8 – Ford (1996, 1995, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1965)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)3 – Duesenberg (1927, 1925, 19243 – Peugeot (1919, 1918, 1913)2 – Mercedes (1994, 19152 – Maserati (1940, 1939)2 – Frontenac (1921, 1920)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Foyt (19771 – Sparks (1946)1 – Delage (1914)1 – National (1912)1 – Marmon (1911)  Earned Poles (with competition) 23 – General Motors18 – Offenhauser (1976, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1950, 1946, 1937)14 – Miller (1938, 1935, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1927, 1926, 1925, 1924, 1923, 1922)14 – Chevrolet (2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2002, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)9 – Cosworth (1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977)9 – Honda (2026, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2005, 2004)7 – Ford (1993, 1970, 1969, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964)5 – Oldsmobile (2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997)4 – Buick (1996, 1995, 1992, 1985)3 – Ballot (1921, 1920, 1919)2 – Foyt (1975, 1974)2 – Novi (1951, 1949)2 – Winfield (1948, 1940)2 – Maserati (1947, 1941)2 – Sparks (1939, 1936)2 – Wisconsin (1912, 1911)1 – Toyota (2003)1 – Mercedes (1994)1 – Pratt & Whitney (1968)1 – Cummins (1952)1 – Studebaker (1931)1 – Peugeot (1916)1 – Stutz (1915)1 – Sunbeam (1914)1 – Mercer (1913)

CHICAGO (May 17, 2026) — For full-time Chicago firefighter and Funny Car driver and team owner Chris King the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak was a solid start to his 2026 NHRA season. The independent team rolled into Rt. 66 Raceway looking to make four quality runs in qualifying, earn a spot in the 16-car field and represent their sponsors Howards Cams/Competition Products with strong runs on race day. King made the most of the three-day national event earning the No. 16 qualifier spot with a solid 4.142 second run at 266.79 mph pass. For his efforts he drew the No. 1 qualifier and defending event winner Jack Beckman.   “We’re finally getting this car dialed in, and it’s only getting better,” said King. “This Howards Cam/Competition Products Funny Car is fast, but this chassis is older, the body is older, and those older technologies don’t like fast. Now we’re fighting old technology with power, and we’re trying to get that happy median going. (Crew chief) Bob’s (Peck) doing a great job at getting this thing caught up, we stretched out the clutch a little bit, and kind of reeled it in, and changed some weight and balance, and it responded. It still lifted the front end up, and it knocked a couple holes out, but it was trucking. It was a good run, and we’re very happy with it.” Chris King and the Howards Cams/Competition Products Funny Car turned heads this weekend at Rt. 66 Raceway, photo credit Innovation Creative Experts King and Beckman have a long history together and the first round had several interesting story lines. Beckman’s son Jason designed the livery on King’s 12,000-horsepower Nitro Funny Car. Beckman is a consistent supporter of King throughout the season, and the Funny Car drivers discuss the ins and outs of racing one of the toughest classes in motorsports on a regular basis. King was looking to make a strong showing in front of his Chicago friends and family while Beckman was looking to impress his hometown-based sponsor Peak with another national event win in their backyard.   “I love racing Jack, because he’s a true professional, and he’s one of my best friends out here,” said King. “Jack’s one of my big supporters, and getting to race him, it’s all fun and joking and up front, but when the helmets are on, he wants to beat me, and I want to beat him.  The minute we pull the cars off at the top end, we hop out of the cars and give each other big hugs and congratulations. We were talking about how fun that run was.”   Both cars took off the starting line together with King grabbing a head start off the line. As they crossed the halfway mark Beckman began to pull away. At the finish line it was Beckman getting the win light with a quicker 3.945 second run in front of a respectable 4.233 second run.  Chris King made his 2026 NHRA  debut at Rt. 66 Raceway making the field and posting a solid first round race against Jack Beckman, photo credit Innovation Creative Experts“I kept them honest, at least,” said King proudly. “I did everything I could do. We made a clean run that looked good. I left on him. He is with John Force Racing, and Jack is phenomenal driver. That car outperformed us, and I’m not mad about it. We ran a good lap, we looked good, the car felt good. We’re chasing some balance issues with the chassis. It still hiked the front end pretty good, so it probably made for a good video watching it, and it was fun to drive. I didn’t see him until the very, very end, which was kind of cool.”   Prior to race day King spent Saturday morning with fellow Chicago-based driver TJ Zizzo serving Nitro Cake pancakes to fans. The fan interaction opportunity was part of a busy Saturday for King who was also a featured guest on the NHRA stage with Hannah Rickards talking about his racing journey and plans for the weekend to the fans in the NHRA pit area. Between qualifying runs King was on the rope line signing hero cards and Competition Products catalogues for fans.   “It’s very cool being here, first, for the friends and family, but also for the fans,” said King. “The whole experience about being the hometown guy. When I was in the car, I heard them in Q4 saying, ‘Oh, Chris is probably gonna pull out of the lanes.’ I was like hell no we aren’t pulling out. We’re putting on a show. Our friends, our family, first responders, everybody’s here to see these Funny Cars go down the track. We’re going down the track. That almost bit me in the rear end, but it was a hell of a pass, a hell of a save, and I’m hoping it added to my street cred with my driving capabilities all weekend. This thing’s been hiking up the front, making exciting videos, and dancing around and hauling. I hope that people notice that just because we’re a small team, we belong here.”   Overall, the weekend was a strong start for King, and he will head back to his shop with solid race data and a positive attitude for the rest of the season. King and the Howards Cam/Competition Products Funny Car plan to compete at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, June 26-28.   Qualifying Results Q1: 4.142 sec; 266.79 mph; Qual. 9 Q2: 9.786 sec; 83.63 mph; Qual 15 Q3: No Time; Qual. 15 Q4: 6.791 sec; 98.82 mph; Qual. 16   Race Results Jack Beckman, Corona, Calif., Peak Funny Car, (.087), 3.945 sec, 325.53 mph def.  Chris King, Chicago, Ill., Howards Cams/Competition Products Funny Car, (.080), 4.233 sec, 270.64 mph

CHICAGO (May 17, 2026) — Chicago native TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum-backed Zizzo Racing team turned in a memorable weekend performance at their home event, the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, advancing into race day after qualifying No. 10 in a stacked Top Fuel field at Route 66 Raceway.
 
Zizzo piloted the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster to a strong 3.774-second pass at 331.61 mph during Friday night qualifying, securing the team’s spot for race day and once again proving why Zizzo Racing is regarded as one of the toughest part-time operations in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

 TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team put on an entertaining performance at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals, photo credit Auto Imagery

In Sunday’s opening round, Zizzo squared off against four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown in one of the most competitive matchups of the first round.
 
Zizzo lost the starting line advantage over Brown, but he stayed in contention throughout the run before Brown narrowly drove around him for the win.
 
“We gave Antron [Brown] a run for his money,” said Zizzo. “The car performed, and the driver did okay. Most importantly, besides giving Antron a run for the money, my dad left here with a smile. That’s always a positive in our book here at Zizzo Racing. Look around, we had fun. This is probably the most fun I’ve had at Chicago in a long time.”
 
For Zizzo, the weekend represented far more than just on-track performance. Racing in front of family, friends, sponsors and hometown fans made the Route 66 event one of the highlights of the season for the Chicago-based driver, who is competing in a limited schedule during the 2026 season.
 
Throughout the weekend, Zizzo hosted his annual Nitro Cakes pancake breakfast for fans and welcomed approximately 250 guests through the team’s hospitality and suite experience at the track.

 The entire Zizzo family was on hand to support TJ and the Rust=Oleum Top Fuel team, photo credit Auto Imagery

ZIZZO KEEPS BUSY AND POSITIVE DURING HOMETOWN RACE IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO (May 17, 2026) — Chicago native TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum-backed Zizzo Racing team turned in a memorable weekend performance at their home event, the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, advancing into race day after qualifying No. 10 in a stacked Top Fuel field at Route 66 Raceway.
 
Zizzo piloted the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster to a strong 3.774-second pass at 331.61 mph during Friday night qualifying, securing the team’s spot for race day and once again proving why Zizzo Racing is regarded as one of the toughest part-time operations in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

 TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team put on an entertaining performance at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals, photo credit Auto Imagery

In Sunday’s opening round, Zizzo squared off against four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown in one of the most competitive matchups of the first round.
 
Zizzo lost the starting line advantage over Brown, but he stayed in contention throughout the run before Brown narrowly drove around him for the win.
 
“We gave Antron [Brown] a run for his money,” said Zizzo. “The car performed, and the driver did okay. Most importantly, besides giving Antron a run for the money, my dad left here with a smile. That’s always a positive in our book here at Zizzo Racing. Look around, we had fun. This is probably the most fun I’ve had at Chicago in a long time.”
 
For Zizzo, the weekend represented far more than just on-track performance. Racing in front of family, friends, sponsors and hometown fans made the Route 66 event one of the highlights of the season for the Chicago-based driver, who is competing in a limited schedule during the 2026 season.
 
Throughout the weekend, Zizzo hosted his annual Nitro Cakes pancake breakfast for fans and welcomed approximately 250 guests through the team’s hospitality and suite experience at the track.

 The entire Zizzo family was on hand to support TJ and the Rust=Oleum Top Fuel team, photo credit Auto Imagery

“We had roughly 250 people here,” said Zizzo. “We had a suite, we had the Kittie’s Warriors charity on the midway, we had hospitality and we had MTT Master Truck & Trailer RVs out here. We had so much going on and it was a blast.”
 
The weekend also served as another reminder of the consistency and professionalism the Zizzo Racing operation has become known for despite its part-time schedule.
 
“It’s always so cool to pull this car out, and out-qualify people who do this for a living,” said Zizzo. “When I go to other race shops to get advice or pick up parts, they say to me, ‘you guys are the best part-time team out there.’ And that’s an incredible thing to hear.”
 
Zizzo was quick to credit his experienced crew for the team’s continued success against the sport’s full-time powerhouses.
 
“My crew guys are the best,” said Zizzo. “And what they love is the nods they get from other teams, after we go out there and rip a good session. Those little nods that other teams give our team members are what keeps bringing them back. We go up there, we look professional, we act professional, and things work out in our direction most of the time.”
 
Zizzo Racing’s next race will be the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals on September 2-7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. To keep up to date on Zizzo Racing’s 2026 plans, follow TJ Zizzo on social media. And for tickets or more information on the NHRA U.S. Nationals visit nhra.com.
 
Qualifying Results
Q1: 4.654 sec, 160.90 mph; Qual. 9
Q2: 3.774 sec, 331.61 mph; Qual. 7
Q3: 7.574 sec, 76.15 mph; Qual. 7
Q4: 3.798 sec, 332.10 mph; Qual. 10
Bonus Points: 0
 
Race Results
First Round
Antron Brown, Pittsboro, Ind., Matco Tools/Lucas Oil/Toyota Top Fuel Dragster, (.049) 3.777 sec, 329.18 mph def. TJ Zizzo, Lincolnshire, Ill., Rust-Oleum Dragster, (.084), 3.796 sec, 329.99 mph

CHICAGO (May 17, 2026) — Spencer Hyde, the Canadian driver of the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car, continued to build consistency this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK. The reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year made his best pass of the season during qualifying, earning him a solid No. 5 qualifying position in a stacked Funny Car field.   “Three out of our four qualifying runs were handedly in the 3.9-second range, and when you can consistently make those quick A-to-B runs, that gives both the driver and team a lot of confidence,” said Hyde. “Now that we’re seeing more consistency, I’m hoping more personal bests will also be around the corner.” Spencer Hyde and the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car team will leave Chicago with good data and some momentum, photo credit Innovation Creative Experts Hyde’s best pass of the weekend came during the third round of qualifying, a 3.930 second, 329.26 mph pass that was the quickest of the session, earning him three valuable bonus points. This run was also both the quickest and fastest of his 2026 season thus far.   “That run felt really good, from my perspective in the seat,” said Hyde. “I was confident even before I read the time slip that it was our best run of the year. It was great to see that I was right. That run also made me excited because I knew the conditions of that run would be like E1 on race day.”   The Chicago area race is the sixth of the season and is the beginning of summer racing. It was obvious to all the race teams why Chicago is called The Windy City, as they all battled the windy conditions throughout the weekend. In the first round, Hyde was up against No. 12 qualifier Alexis DeJoria, a driver he had a 2-1 record against in previous eliminations.   “I’ve faced Alexis now a few times, and I know what to expect when it comes to her routine,” said Hyde. “I knew it would be windy, but that was an obstacle everyone in the class was having to deal with. I was optimistic going into the run, but we unfortunately overpowered the track with the tune up, and Alexis was able to get the best of me, even though I left on her. Now that we have a tied record, I look forward to our next matchup.”   DeJoria went on to runner-up, making this the sixth race of the season where the driver who eliminated Hyde went on to either win the race or runner-up in the finals.   Despite the early race day exit, Hyde is thankful for the continued support of his sponsors, including Hyde Construction, OUTLAW Light Beer and the Caine Group.   “Our sponsors deserved better than what we were able to execute today,” said Hyde. “But we did make a lot of progress from a data perspective with the car this weekend, and I am looking forward to turning on more win lights for them when we head to another new track in Maryland in a few weeks.”   Hyde and the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car will be back in competition in two weeks at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS on May 29-31 at Maryland International Raceway. For this new national event, there will be two qualifying sessions on Friday, May 29 and two qualifying sessions on Saturday, May 30. For tickets or more information on the Potomac Nationals visit nhra.com.   Qualifying Results – Funny Car Q1: 4.531 sec, 188.89 mph; Qual. 12 Q2: 3.962 sec, 320.36 mph; Qual. 8 Q3: 3.930 sec, 329.26 mph; Qual. 4 Q4: 3.966 sec, 326.71 mph; Qual. 5 Bonus Points: +3 (quickest of Q3)   Race Results First Round – Funny Car Alexis DeJoria, Los Angeles, Calif., Bandero Café Chevrolet SS, (.096), 3.947 sec, 326.48 mph def. Spencer Hyde, Stratford, Ontario, Head Contractors & Engineers Funny Car, (.070), 9.969 sec, 80.24 mph   Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Point Standings – Funny Car 1. J.R. Todd                         468 1. Ron Capps                       468 3. Matt Hagan                     459 4. Chad Green                     453 5. Jordan Vandergriff          416 6. Alexis DeJoria                 389 7. Spencer Hyde                 312 8. Jack Beckman                 311 9. Dan Wilkerson                233 10. Dave Richards               222