Jack Aitken Sets Fast Time of 1:33.939 for second Cadillac pole since 2024 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) — Jack Aitken, one of four drivers of the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R, won the pole for the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona with a fast lap of one minute 33.939 seconds / 136.429 mph.  It’s the second pole for Cadillac in three years as the program swept the front row in 2024. Aitken’s teammates are Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti and Connor Zilisch.

“There isn’t a better way to start,” Aitken said. “We had a great ROAR, and we knew that there was potential in the car and it was good to get that done over one lap. It’s nice to see that we are all performing well, but it’s only one lap and we have 24 hours this weekend. That is when the real meat comes, is this weekend. The Whelen Cadillac was just flying, and it got a bit hairy at times; through the Kink it had some movement and that was a bit hair-raising, but it was fast and that is all that matters.”

Daytona Media Guide2025 IMSA Statistics Cadillac Racing At Daytona

It carries the momentum for the No. 31 team as it won the final two IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in 2025, first with Aitken, Bamber and Vesti winning the Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September and then another victory in the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R in the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.  “Congratulations to the #31 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R on securing pole position in qualifying for the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona,” said Jim Campbell, vice-president of Performance & Motorsports Commercial Operations for General Motors. “It is a proud moment for everyone at Cadillac Racing, and we will be doing all we can to convert the pole to victory at this iconic event.” The No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX driven by Louis Deletraz was third at 1:34.069 with a speed of 136.240 mph, while teammate Filipe Albuquerque, driver of the No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX was seventh at 1:34.513 with a speed of 135.600.  Deletraz teammates are Jordan Taylor and Colton Herta, while Albuquerque’s teammates are Ricky Taylor and Will Stevens. Coverage of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starts at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Jan. 24, on NBC, with continuing network coverage on Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel (not in the U.S.) until NBC will pick up the broadcast at noon Sunday, Jan. 25, for the finish. Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel will stream the entirety of the race along with the IMSA Radio broadcast at IMSA.com, Sirius 211/XM 207, locally at 93.5 FM/1150 AM and 107.9 FM at the track.

Jack Aitken No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: It looks like as I mentioned there from front to back a pretty close gap. What do you expect as you look ahead to the race, and what did you have to do to score the pole here today?“Yeah, as always with qualifying here it’s a little bit going into the unknown because there’s not a big focus on qualifying through the practice sessions, and we’re very tight on our tire allocation and time on track frankly, so we don’t tend to want to spend it on qualifying sims. I know some guys did this morning, so we took what we could from those runs to learn as much as we could about this new tire and then just rolled the dice a little bit. It’s a lot of fun because you go into the unknown and you have to judge it lap by lap quite a lot. And the car was a bit loose, which made it a bit scary at times, but clearly, it’s fast. Yeah, the Whelen Cadillac guys did a really good job to sort out a great car for me. So yeah, it was a lot of fun. Q. How confident were you? At one point, Renger van der Zande obviously took pole from you. You had it first, then he took it. How confident were you that you were going to be able to come back and get that, and were you surprised there wasn’t a little bit more at the very end of the session, that it wasn’t challenged even more so?“I could see Renger in front of me actually, so it was a good gauge. When we finished the first laps, like flying laps, I could see it going away from me so I was like, that’s not good. Sort of got going after that and put a couple of good laps in even if they were scrappy, and I thought that’s as good as I can do. I peeled off into the pits because these tires do have a peak and then a drop, so I was just hoping nobody had done anything really weird and gone out super late or anything because if you’re just pounding around you’re not going to improve. But yeah, there was still nervous moments waiting in pit lane. It’s a big moment to get your first pole here.” Q. This was the first qualifying with the new tire from Michelin. How was your experience with this one?“I think most of the improvements and changes are something that you’ll see more in the race with cold tire performance and the long stint performance has changed a fair bit. But for qualifying over one lap, it peaks pretty hard just like it used to. Lap 4 or so is kind of when you get that peak grip and you’ve got a couple laps to do it, and if you don’t, then it does drop away quite sharply. It’s still a good tire in that sense, but not a lot of changes from last year I would say.” Q. Jack, you mentioned the focus on race running. Kind of talk about your confidence level on long runs, particularly I know you haven’t had a lot of representative running yet but stuff like double and triple stints. What do you think that’s going to look like?“I think, yeah, we’re pretty confident with what we can do in terms of the medium and double stinting because I think that’s — even though the temperatures are getting a bit higher over the weekend, it’ll be fun. It’s a little bit ugly, but you can get it done. The soft tire is also not looking bad, I would say. We haven’t gone outright for a long run stint equivalent during practice because again, we just don’t have the time, so it’s lots of short runs, and they never quite behave the same as one big stint. Looking at what others are doing, everyone was in the same boat a little bit. I think we’re in decent shape, but it’s very, very hard to tell, as always, at this point in the weekend. You’ll get your answers, I think, a few hours into the race.” Q. Jack, a lot was made about this new “One Cadillac” mantra. What might that look like in the early stages of Saturday and Sunday’s race?“I don’t think there’s going to be any changes. It worked well last year, so it’s good that we’ve got more than one Cadillac towards the front, and they have been strong all week. The Wayne Taylor cars, as well. I think the approach will be the same. We’ll help each other out where we can and try not to make life too difficult if there’s stuff that we can do to help each other in terms of strategy, we’ll always look at that, as well, and it’s just keeping the communication open. I doubt there will be a fixed plan. It’s always hard to do that with racing.”

Louis Deletraz No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX:“I’m very happy with qualifying. First, congrats to Cadillac and the No. 31 on pole position. I was just one-tenth shy of it. But qualifying is not the most important part here. We just need to be sure that we have a good race car. Honestly, it was a good session. From throughout the Roar to FP1, we kept improving the No. 40 Cadillac and felt confident and I think we have a great race car. Thanks to everyone at Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing. Now, we keep working and just a few hours to the race.”

Filipe Albuquerque No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R:“Congratulations to Cadillac and the No. 31. Qualifying was not great. We were expecting to be with the other Cadillacs so it was disappointing. In the morning session, we looked good, so we need to understand what happened there. P7, it just hurts my ego, not the race result so it’s all about that. Now, we will see come the race.”

No. 31 Cadillac Wins Pole for Rolex 24 At DaytonaJack Aitken Sets Fast Time of 1:33.939 for second Cadillac pole since 2024 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) — Jack Aitken, one of four drivers of the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R, won the pole for the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona with a fast lap of one minute 33.939 seconds / 136.429 mph.  It’s the second pole for Cadillac in three years as the program swept the front row in 2024. Aitken’s teammates are Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti and Connor Zilisch.

“There isn’t a better way to start,” Aitken said. “We had a great ROAR, and we knew that there was potential in the car and it was good to get that done over one lap. It’s nice to see that we are all performing well, but it’s only one lap and we have 24 hours this weekend. That is when the real meat comes, is this weekend. The Whelen Cadillac was just flying, and it got a bit hairy at times; through the Kink it had some movement and that was a bit hair-raising, but it was fast and that is all that matters.”

Daytona Media Guide2025 IMSA Statistics Cadillac Racing At Daytona

It carries the momentum for the No. 31 team as it won the final two IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in 2025, first with Aitken, Bamber and Vesti winning the Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September and then another victory in the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R in the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.  “Congratulations to the #31 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R on securing pole position in qualifying for the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona,” said Jim Campbell, vice-president of Performance & Motorsports Commercial Operations for General Motors. “It is a proud moment for everyone at Cadillac Racing, and we will be doing all we can to convert the pole to victory at this iconic event.” The No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX driven by Louis Deletraz was third at 1:34.069 with a speed of 136.240 mph, while teammate Filipe Albuquerque, driver of the No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX was seventh at 1:34.513 with a speed of 135.600.  Deletraz teammates are Jordan Taylor and Colton Herta, while Albuquerque’s teammates are Ricky Taylor and Will Stevens. Coverage of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starts at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Jan. 24, on NBC, with continuing network coverage on Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel (not in the U.S.) until NBC will pick up the broadcast at noon Sunday, Jan. 25, for the finish. Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel will stream the entirety of the race along with the IMSA Radio broadcast at IMSA.com, Sirius 211/XM 207, locally at 93.5 FM/1150 AM and 107.9 FM at the track.

Jack Aitken No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: It looks like as I mentioned there from front to back a pretty close gap. What do you expect as you look ahead to the race, and what did you have to do to score the pole here today?“Yeah, as always with qualifying here it’s a little bit going into the unknown because there’s not a big focus on qualifying through the practice sessions, and we’re very tight on our tire allocation and time on track frankly, so we don’t tend to want to spend it on qualifying sims. I know some guys did this morning, so we took what we could from those runs to learn as much as we could about this new tire and then just rolled the dice a little bit. It’s a lot of fun because you go into the unknown and you have to judge it lap by lap quite a lot. And the car was a bit loose, which made it a bit scary at times, but clearly, it’s fast. Yeah, the Whelen Cadillac guys did a really good job to sort out a great car for me. So yeah, it was a lot of fun. Q. How confident were you? At one point, Renger van der Zande obviously took pole from you. You had it first, then he took it. How confident were you that you were going to be able to come back and get that, and were you surprised there wasn’t a little bit more at the very end of the session, that it wasn’t challenged even more so?“I could see Renger in front of me actually, so it was a good gauge. When we finished the first laps, like flying laps, I could see it going away from me so I was like, that’s not good. Sort of got going after that and put a couple of good laps in even if they were scrappy, and I thought that’s as good as I can do. I peeled off into the pits because these tires do have a peak and then a drop, so I was just hoping nobody had done anything really weird and gone out super late or anything because if you’re just pounding around you’re not going to improve. But yeah, there was still nervous moments waiting in pit lane. It’s a big moment to get your first pole here.” Q. This was the first qualifying with the new tire from Michelin. How was your experience with this one?“I think most of the improvements and changes are something that you’ll see more in the race with cold tire performance and the long stint performance has changed a fair bit. But for qualifying over one lap, it peaks pretty hard just like it used to. Lap 4 or so is kind of when you get that peak grip and you’ve got a couple laps to do it, and if you don’t, then it does drop away quite sharply. It’s still a good tire in that sense, but not a lot of changes from last year I would say.” Q. Jack, you mentioned the focus on race running. Kind of talk about your confidence level on long runs, particularly I know you haven’t had a lot of representative running yet but stuff like double and triple stints. What do you think that’s going to look like?“I think, yeah, we’re pretty confident with what we can do in terms of the medium and double stinting because I think that’s — even though the temperatures are getting a bit higher over the weekend, it’ll be fun. It’s a little bit ugly, but you can get it done. The soft tire is also not looking bad, I would say. We haven’t gone outright for a long run stint equivalent during practice because again, we just don’t have the time, so it’s lots of short runs, and they never quite behave the same as one big stint. Looking at what others are doing, everyone was in the same boat a little bit. I think we’re in decent shape, but it’s very, very hard to tell, as always, at this point in the weekend. You’ll get your answers, I think, a few hours into the race.” Q. Jack, a lot was made about this new “One Cadillac” mantra. What might that look like in the early stages of Saturday and Sunday’s race?“I don’t think there’s going to be any changes. It worked well last year, so it’s good that we’ve got more than one Cadillac towards the front, and they have been strong all week. The Wayne Taylor cars, as well. I think the approach will be the same. We’ll help each other out where we can and try not to make life too difficult if there’s stuff that we can do to help each other in terms of strategy, we’ll always look at that, as well, and it’s just keeping the communication open. I doubt there will be a fixed plan. It’s always hard to do that with racing.”

Louis Deletraz No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX:“I’m very happy with qualifying. First, congrats to Cadillac and the No. 31 on pole position. I was just one-tenth shy of it. But qualifying is not the most important part here. We just need to be sure that we have a good race car. Honestly, it was a good session. From throughout the Roar to FP1, we kept improving the No. 40 Cadillac and felt confident and I think we have a great race car. Thanks to everyone at Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing. Now, we keep working and just a few hours to the race.”

Filipe Albuquerque No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R:“Congratulations to Cadillac and the No. 31. Qualifying was not great. We were expecting to be with the other Cadillacs so it was disappointing. In the morning session, we looked good, so we need to understand what happened there. P7, it just hurts my ego, not the race result so it’s all about that. Now, we will see come the race.”

Red Line Oil Joins Hull Racing for the 2026 Season DALLAS (January 23, 2026) — Buddy Hull, owner and Funny Car driver announced today that Red Line Oil has joined Hull Racing as an official partner for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, beginning with the historic NHRA Gatornationals. Red Line Oil, known worldwide for its industry-leading synthetic lubricants and unmatched performance in the most demanding motorsports environments, brings a proven legacy of reliability, innovation and winning results to the Hull Racing program.   “It’s impossible to not love the energy Buddy brings in everything he does,” said Mark Beatty, Brand Director for Red Line Oil. “Having Buddy on #teamredlineoil makes us better, stronger, and faster!”  The future stars of Red Line Oil (left to right) Maverick and Buddy Hull of Hull Racing, photo credit Hull RacingAs part of the partnership, Red Line Oil branding will be featured across Hull Racing assets throughout the NHRA season and select specialty events. The team will rely on Red Line’s advanced lubricants to support top performance under extreme race conditions. Hull has been a featured driver on and off the track including the Stampede of Speed at Texas Motorplex and as host of the award-winning television show, Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, which will return for its third season in 2026.   This partnership represents a shared focus on precision, power and professionalism as Hull Racing prepares for an aggressive and competitive 2026 NHRA campaign.   “Red Line Oil is a brand that racers trust at the absolute highest level,” said Buddy Hull, team owner of Hull Racing. “Their commitment to performance, durability, and engineering excellence aligns perfectly with how we operate as a team. We’re excited to have them onboard for 2026.”

CONCORD, NC (January 23, 2026) – Jason Johnson’s ultimate goal when he built Jason Johnson Racing was a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship, and Carson Macedo intends to fulfill it for him.

The Lemoore, CA native is officially signed on for his eighth consecutive year with The Greatest Show on Dirt and sixth since joining forces with the “Ragin’ Cajun’s” team. They’ve proven to be one of the sport’s top combinations as Macedo has racked up 52 Series victories and finished no worse than third in points aboard the No. 41. Their résumé together boasts a pair of National Open titles, an $83,000 Dennis Roth Classic score, four checkered flags from the famed Knoxville Raceway, and much more.

The 2025 season marked a slight slip for Macedo. After rising to runner-up in 2024, Michael Kofoid eclipsed him for second last year, forcing Macedo to settle for third. The stats for Macedo were still stout as he amassed 11 wins, 25 podiums, 35 top fives, and 53 top 10s. It marked Macedo’s fourth time in the last five years reaching double-digit victories.

The group continues to be led by team owner/crew chief Philip Dietz, with Robby McQuinn (car chief) and Adam Zimmerman (tire specialist) both returning for their third seasons with JJR. With the same crew committed and as motivated as ever, expect Macedo to be in the thick of the 2026 championship hunt.

Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing begin the chase for the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7 in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

Carson Macedo Ready to Continue World of Outlaws Title Pursuit with Jason Johnson Racing

CONCORD, NC (January 23, 2026) – Jason Johnson’s ultimate goal when he built Jason Johnson Racing was a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship, and Carson Macedo intends to fulfill it for him.

The Lemoore, CA native is officially signed on for his eighth consecutive year with The Greatest Show on Dirt and sixth since joining forces with the “Ragin’ Cajun’s” team. They’ve proven to be one of the sport’s top combinations as Macedo has racked up 52 Series victories and finished no worse than third in points aboard the No. 41. Their résumé together boasts a pair of National Open titles, an $83,000 Dennis Roth Classic score, four checkered flags from the famed Knoxville Raceway, and much more.

The 2025 season marked a slight slip for Macedo. After rising to runner-up in 2024, Michael Kofoid eclipsed him for second last year, forcing Macedo to settle for third. The stats for Macedo were still stout as he amassed 11 wins, 25 podiums, 35 top fives, and 53 top 10s. It marked Macedo’s fourth time in the last five years reaching double-digit victories.

The group continues to be led by team owner/crew chief Philip Dietz, with Robby McQuinn (car chief) and Adam Zimmerman (tire specialist) both returning for their third seasons with JJR. With the same crew committed and as motivated as ever, expect Macedo to be in the thick of the 2026 championship hunt.

Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing begin the chase for the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7 in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

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

Wieland Named Title Sponsor of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winter Nationals

BATAVIA, Ohio (January 23, 2026) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is proud to announce Wieland as the title sponsor of the Winter Nationals. The Wieland Winter Nationals will showcase the top Dirt Late Model competitors as they kick off the racing season with multiple nights of high-intensity action at premier venues. The partnership brings together two brands deeply rooted in performance, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence in motorsports. Action begins at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Florida, with racing scheduled for February 19-21. The series then moves to Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, where competitors will take part in five consecutive nights of racing from February 24-28. The Winter Nationals will conclude at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Georgia, with four nights of racing slated for March 4-7. “We are excited to welcome Wieland as the title sponsor of the Winter Nationals,” said Series Director Rick Schwallie. “Wieland’s reputation for quality and performance aligns perfectly with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and their support elevates an event that already sets the tone for the entire season.” Wieland, a long-standing supporter of grassroots and professional racing, is widely recognized for its industry-leading aluminum products and manufacturing expertise. Their involvement as title sponsor further strengthens the Winter Nationals’ status as a marquee event while reinforcing Wieland’s dedication to motorsports and the racing community. “Wieland Metal Services, a division of the Wieland Group, is proud to continue its partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2026,” said Aaron Baldridge, Managing Director & Vice President of Sales, Aluminum Products. “Over the years, this collaboration has allowed Wieland to give back to the sport while reinforcing our position as the leading aluminum supplier in Late Model racing. Our relentless pursuit of quality and service excellence aligns perfectly with FloRacing’s core values and dedication to the sport. The 2026 signature event, the Wieland Winter Nationals, exemplifies our ongoing commitment to late model dirt track racing and our valued partnership with FloRacing and the Series. This partnership reflects our shared passion for performance and innovation. We’re excited to continue supporting the sport and its community through the 2026 season.” For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. About WielandIn addition to supporting motorsports, Wieland Metal Services offers one of the most extensive selections of permanently available metal products in the industry today. Our portfolio includes copper, copper alloys, aluminum, and other high-performance metals in strip and cut-to-length forms. We maintain a full range of copper and brass alloys, aluminum alloys, and stainless steel in strip, sheet, coil, and foil forms, complemented by extruded and cast semi-finished products such as rods, bars, tubes, wires, and profiles. With over twenty specialized service options across North America, we provide custom finishing capabilities and value-added services including precision metal slitting, blanking, plate cutting, tinning, and electroplating, metal coatings, traverse winding, and cut-to-size services for bars, rods, and tubes. These solutions serve customers across diverse technology sectors with uncompromising demands for precision and performance.

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 22, 2025) – Volusia Speedway Park opened the 2026 racing season with over 200 Late Models on the Barberville, FL property Thursday night for the seventh edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals.

While Chris Madden took victory with the World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision in the season opener, three 602 Late Model Features and four Crate Racin’ USA/DIRTcar 604 Late Models Features laid the groundwork for the top-20 drivers between the two classes to compete for the event championship on Saturday night.Read More: Madden Conquers Sunshine Nationals Opener in Wells Motorsports Debut

Here is how each Feature played out:

By Nick Graziano

602 Late Model Feature #1 

Six thousandths of a second. That’s how close the finish was to kick off Feature racing at Volusia Speedway Park in 2026. 

The 602 Late Models kicked things off during the first night of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals with Jordan Lockhardt and Marty Massey leading the field to the green in the 15-lap prelim race. 

Lockhardt held command for the majority of the event, leaving everyone behind him racing for second. 

Massey had a strong hold of the runner-up position until he brought out a caution on Lap 11 due to a motor issue. His exit moved Luke Clements up to second and Dawson Lowe into the final podium spot. However, Hayden Cardwell, in fourth, was the one to watch on the restart. 

When the race resumed, Cardwell jumped to the high side and found a new head of steam. While everyone else hugged the bottom, he passed Lowe for third off Turn 2 and then passed Clements for second off Turn 4. With two laps to go, he hunted down Lockhardt and gave him a challenge for the first time all night. 

On the final lap, Cardwell drove as hard as he could into Turns 3 and 4, which allowed him to pull side by side with Lockhardt off Turn 4 and edge ahead of him by 0.006 seconds at the checkered flag. 

It was his first Sunshine Nationals win and second big win of the week, as he won the World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series event on Monday. 

RELATED: Hayden Cardwell claims World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series win at Eldora 

“I thought we were going to fire off better there from Lap 1, but didn’t really have the speed at the bottom at all,” Cardwell said. “I feel like everyone thought it was kind of one lane there on the bottom and said, ‘What the hell, man,’ we didn’t have much to lose there, so I stepped out of the groove there, and I thought it was really good. I think we were just a little too snug for the bottom. The outside opened up for us, and it was a crazy finish for sure.” 

RESULTS: Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 17C-Hayden Cardwell[4]; 2. 7L-Jordan Lockhart[1]; 3. 51C-Luke Clements[3]; 4. 16-Dawson Lowe[5]; 5. 25W-Wiley McDaniel[6]; 6. 3-Grayson Ott[8]; 7. KO-Caylan Kettle[7]; 8. 149-Seth Speed[10]; 9. 28B-Jeff Queen[17]; 10. 44K-Troy Kidd[18]; 11. 15-Marty Massey[2]; 12. 55-Kyle Courtney[15]; 13. 32-Jack Mills[12]; 14. (DNS) 1M-Morghan Johnson; 15. (DNS) 5-Curtis Thomas; 16. (DNS) 48-Brody Yarbrough; 17. (DNS) C4-Devin Whatley; 18. (DNS) 71C-Davy Cline; 19. (DNS) KB-Kerry King

602 Late Model Feature #2 

After the first 602 Feature of the night opened with a blink and you’ll miss it finish, Koulten Herbert wanted less of a heart attack moment to end the second prelim Feature of the night. 

The Georgia driver took the lead from the outside pole at the start of the 15-lap Feature and never looked back. 

Behind him, polesitter John Marshall Pursley faded after the green flag, allowing Trent Ivey to move into second. The rest of the field went three wide, lap after lap, to settle the other positions. 

Herbert’s stout pace was slowed when Braxton Faucett slowed on Lap 9, and the field was brought to his back bumper. 

Ivey didn’t waste his opportunity to pounce on Herbert on the restart, diving underneath him going into Turn 1. However, Herbert was able to find the grip he needed through Turn 2 to pull ahead down the backstretch. 

Ivey went from looking at the lead to fading to third after Chase Blackwell was able to take advantage of Ivey’s failed attempt and dart by him for second. 

Blackwell had nothing for Herbert, though. The No. 611 set sail and pulled away to a 1.4-second lead. 

“It’s a rocket ship right now,” Herbert said about his ride. “We got the right things on it, and I was able to do my job. My crew provided me a great, great race car. I have to thank Logan, Colby, and my dad. Cody Overton has been helping us this week. Bubba Roling. Everyone that has a hand on his. They made this thing really fast.

RESULTS: Feature 2 (15 Laps): 1. 611-Koulten Herbert[2]; 2. 6-Chase Blackwell[3]; 3. 28I-Trent Ivey[4]; 4. 21-Mario Gresham[9]; 5. 27-Tim Ryan[13]; 6. 11R-Hunter Robbins[7]; 7. 67-Logan Bradford[17]; 8. 51-Mack McCarter[10]; 9. 01-Ben Lanford[5]; 10. 17J-Griffin Jones[8]; 11. 53-Brandon Yates[14]; 12. 17B-Timmy Blackwell[6]; 13. 9-John Marshall Pursley[1]; 14. 111-Brennen Shirley[18]; 15. 88-Dustin Rollins[12]; 16. 23H-Kade Hunkapiller[19]; 17. 11S-Brad Kinchen[11]; 18. 86-Kody Jett[16]; 19. B17-Braxton Faucett[15] 

602 Late Model Feature #3 

Richard “Richie” Stephens came all the way from Arizona to try and score a win at the famed Volusia Speedway Park, but the field in prelim Feature #3 didn’t make it easy on him. 

He started on the pole in the 15-lap Feature and had a clean launch ahead of the 19 cars behind him when the green flag flew for the first time. But he didn’t make it far around the 1/2-mile until the race was slowed by a caution. 

The trend continued the next couple of restarts, hindering Stephens from finding a rhythm. 

When the race went caution-free for a handful of laps, Stephens started to build some momentum and pull away from second-place Matthew Kade. However, another caution flew on Lap 5, group everyone together again. 

On the restart, Stephens pulled ahead again, while Wyatt Coffey got the jump on Kade to move into second. Behind them, Austin Leamon was on a march, up to fourth from 14th. 

The field saw the yellow again on Lap 7 after a couple of cars tangled. When the race resumed, the green flag was shown to the 602 Late Models for the final time of the night. 

Stephens continued to lead the field, followed by Coffey in second and then Leamon, who snuck into third on the restart. The top three remained that way to the Lap 11 caution, which ended the Feature due to reaching the race’s time limit. 

“I was just trying to survive man,” Stephens said. “I was trying to get a good rhythm. Trying to make everything happen and get going there. Tires get some heat in them and get going, and then the caution would come out. 

“To be honest, we put everything on this car to test for the (Saturday) Feature tonight. We was better, but we have a long way to go to get better, though.” 

RESULTS: Feature 3 (15 Laps): 1. 00-Richard Stephens[1]; 2. 2-Wyatt Coffey[3]; 3. 28-Austin Leamon[14]; 4. 131-Matt Herlong[7]; 5. 7K-Matthew Kade[2]; 6. 1J-Jason Papp[5]; 7. T9-Brodie Thompson[13]; 8. 20-Kody Cook[8]; 9. 25-Brandon Lunsford[16]; 10. 11-Bart Studdard[6]; 11. 13-Devin Rooks[9]; 12. 14T-Tristen Kichen[11]; 13. (DNF) 1A-David Showers Sr[15]; 14. (DNF) 8-Zack Owens[12]; 15. (DNF) 10-Karli Bennett[4]; 16. (DNF) 51H-Tim Holston[10]; 17. (DNF) F17-Johnny Faucett[17]; 18. (DNF) 21M-Mayson Mossow[18]; 19. (DNF) 1-Hania Humphries[19]; 20. (DNF) 19-Sam Oakley[20] 

By Matt Skipper

604 Late Models Feature #1

Trynt Lloyd hasn’t missed his footing around Volusia since capturing the 604 Late Model track title in 2025.

The Jacksonville, FL native took full control from the drop of the green flag in the opening Pro Late Model by keeping his No. 2L Longhorn Chassis around the bottom of the half-mile track while Hayden Cardwell kept pressure on Lloyd through the 20 laps.

Through the first half of the $1,500-to-win chase, Lloyd stretched his lead to 2.1 seconds over Cardwell by Lap 10. Then, Cardwell began to chop the gap by arcing his No. 17C towards the middle lane of the corner. 

While Lloyd kept to the bottom lane, Cardwell found momentum through the new racing line and cut three tenths off each lap. When the reigning champ was given the five-to-go signal, the Knoxville, TN driver was within 0.8 seconds of the lead.

On the final lap, Cardwell was behind Lloyd’s back bumper entering Turn 1. Unlike the 602 Late Model Feature, Cardwell fell short of stealing the win as Lloyd drove to his first career wins in both Crate Racin’ USA Late Models and Sunshine Nationals.

“I’ve been trying to get a Crate Racin’ USA or Sunshine win, either one for a while,” Lloyd said. “I wasn’t where I needed to be right there. I’ve been good here all year, and we just need to find it. I knew that 17 would be good, and I didn’t know exactly how far he was, but I figured he’d be right there, and I guess we just managed to hang onto it.”

Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 2L-Trynt Lloyd[2]; 2. 17C-Hayden Cardwell[3]; 3. 8-Josh Henry[6]; 4. 23V-Matt Henderson[4]; 5. 7W-Justin Williams[1]; 6. 22S-Jeremy Steele[10]; 7. 7A-Corey Almond[5]; 8. 16S-Sam Seawright[17]; 9. 25C-Donnie Chappell[19]; 10. 15-Marty Massey[12]; 11. 125-Mark Underwood Jr[16]; 12. 18G-Ricky Greene[8]; 13. 43-Jarrett Edwards[24]; 14. 7T-Tyler Thomason[7]; 15. 17-Austin Storm[14]; 16. 17X-Brett Gray[13]; 17. 23S-Toby Sims[25]; 18. 18I-Jason Intoppa[15]; 19. 19P-Matthew Porter[18]; 20. 22T-Tim Clark[9]; 21. 6B-Hunter Boyd[22]; 22. 4M-Billy Boyd Jr[20]; 23. (DNF) 26B-Adam Bedenbaugh[11]; 24. (DNF) 91A-Matt Adams[23]; 25. (DNF) 3B-Billy Boyd Sr[21]

604 Late Models Feature #2

In the first trip back to Volusia in over two years for Ross Bailes, he has not missed a step from the get-go.

The Clover, SC driver started the third Feature from Pole Position and took immediate command around the bottom through the first five laps as Pearson Williams, Daulton Wilson, and Wil Herrington kept Bailes in their sights.

As Bailes started to create significant distance on the cars behind him by driving through the middle lane, Fayetteville, NC’s Wilson became the biggest opponent for the No. 09 as he kept a one-second interval in second place.

While Wilson kept his Big Frog Motorsports Late Model within distance, “Big Perm” was unable to gain extra ground around the half-mile track as Bailes drove to his second win in the event – his first since the 2023 edition of Sunshine Nationals.

“I wanted to get running,” Bailes said. “I’ve only driven this car twice, and at Charlotte, we were really good in Qualifying and didn’t tighten up enough for the Feature. I was kinda worried about that tonight, but man, this thing was on a rail. It was really good.”

Feature 2 (20 Laps): 1. 09-Ross Bailes[1]; 2. C02-Daulton Wilson[5]; 3. 5-Wil Herrington[8]; 4. 18X-Michael Page[15]; 5. 121-Pearson Williams[2]; 6. T99-Mario Gresham[3]; 7. 56-Christian Schneider[6]; 8. 15M-Mason Massey[7]; 9. 8W-Bubba Whitener[10]; 10. 257-Skylar Marlar[11]; 11. 26-Jack Brown[19]; 12. 94-Holden Allen[13]; 13. 24-Austin Bloodworth[9]; 14. 46-Deisel Jones[4]; 15. 44-Kam Boyd[20]; 16. 51-Mack McCarter[18]; 17. 13-Landon Mathews[16]; 18. 17J-John Winge[22]; 19. 07B-Baily Cardwell[21]; 20. 44P-Kole Platt[12]; 21. 36H-James Haynes[26]; 22. 131-Matt Herlong[17]; 23. 07-Ivedent Lloyd[14]; 24. 71C-Davy Cline[23]; 25. 3-Caleb Gay[24]; 26. 14-Cade Brookshire[25]

604 Late Model Feature #3

While Bubba Roling led the majority of the third 604 Late Model Feature, Kyle Hardy left as the shining driver in Victory Lane.

Hardy started the 20-lap Feature in 10th as Roling’s No. 515 Late Model took the lead from the drop of the green flag. 

Hardy made ground immediately by moving to eighth by Lap 3, fifth by Lap 7, then reached the podium at Lap 11. While Roling broke away with his pace at the helm, Hardy found himself pacing around the bottom of the track to reel the leader back.

On Lap 16, Hardy made his move by moving below Roling in Turns 1-2. The two drivers stayed side-by-side through Turns 3-4 until Hardy gained enough speed to clear the Capital Race Cars machine across the finish line to take the top spot. 

Once Hardy felt the clean air on his No. 99 Late Model, the Winchester, VA racer built the distance to Roling by 1.173 seconds as he earned his first Sunshine Nationals trophy.

“I honestly don’t know how we did it,” Hardy said.
”I think we beat (Roling) on tires there. I’m glad we were able to be down here and get this car out after we destroyed it last week and rebuilt it. 
They started sliding out the bottom, and I really made sure I hit the bottom. Once my tires got heated up, this thing was awesome. I could run wide open.”

Feature 3 (20 Laps): 1. 99-Kyle Hardy[10]; 2. 515-Bubba Roling[1]; 3. 2S-Layton Sullivan[16]; 4. 28W-David Williamson[3]; 5. 85-Corey North[2]; 6. G4-Trent Ivey[11]; 7. 25-Derrick Stewart[14]; 8. 87-Jake Rainey[25]; 9. 00W-Ethan Wilson[9]; 10. 2-Zack Carley[19]; 11. 31S-Tim Swartz[21]; 12. 1*-Mavrick Davidson[12]; 13. 9-Nick Johnson[4]; 14. 12C-Chase Giddens[15]; 15. 66-Jody Knowles[5]; 16. 57-Landen Zakalowski[18]; 17. 2P-Terry Poore[22]; 18. 118-Jared Delk[6]; 19. 18B-Todd Brewster[23]; 20. 4-Kale Green[26]; 21. 33-Gavin Johnson[24]; 22. 18-Josh Vinyard[20]; 23. 44O-Hayden Ownbey[7]; 24. K7-Keaton Smith[8]; 25. 67C-Gregory Carrico[17]; 26. 721-Blake Clouser[13]

604 Late Model Feature #4

Ty Giles brought a spark to Cody Overton’s squad when they needed it most by taking his first career Sunshine Nationalsvictory aboard the Factory 97 Late Model.

The 18-year-old Georgia native began the Feature by following polesitter Jimmy Thomas and second-place Koulten Herbert, then began to find a rhythm at a car length above the bottom to create extra speed entering the straightaways. 

When a restart on Lap 11 brought the field back together, Giles used his line to overtake Harris for second place, then kept his car above 602 Late Model Feature winner Herbert for the lead exiting Turn 4.

Once Giles took the lead, he had to withstand a charge from Harris for the lead as Herbert dropped from the race for mechanical issues. On the final restart with four laps remaining, Giles defended the lead from Harris to cross the checkered flag to complete Thursday’s racing program.

Before Thursday night, Giles had only seen Volusia as a member of Overton’s World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision crew. He left the night as a winner in his first time racing around the half-mile oval.

“I knew I had to slide Koulten or else I wouldn’t be able to get back by him,” Giles said. “The middle stuff was pretty good, and I just started rolling through the middle, and I’m really out of breath.”

Feature 4 (20 Laps): 1. 97T-Ty Giles[4]; 2. 6-Clay Harris[8]; 3. 127-Austin Yarbrough[10]; 4. 67-Logan Bradford[6]; 5. 7N-Corey Neil Jr[3]; 6. 30-Curtis Glover[7]; 7. 51KC-Kyle Courtney[27]; 8. 4D-Trey Davis[26]; 9. USA1-Jimmy Thomas[1]; 10. 47-Ryan West[9]; 11. 00R-John Ruggiero Jr[5]; 12. 4F-Rye Faulk[20]; 13. 14AJ-AJ Miller[11]; 14. 96-Mikey Kopka[15]; 15. 28-Austin Leamon[23]; 16. 16G-Austin Gonzalez[13]; 17. 23D-Tim Damron[18]; 18. 14W-Jake Whitehead[21]; 19. 58-Trent McLeod[19]; 20. 7-Slate Jones[16]; 21. 59-Brandon Catto[25]; 22. 1A-David Showers Jr[17]; 23. 32K-Kimber Crooms[22]; 24. 611-Koulten Herbert[2]; 25. 54T-Tuck Trentham[14]; 26. 71-Nevin Gainey[12]; 27. (DNS) 41-Derike Bennett

SHINING THURSDAY: Seven Drivers Claim Sunshine Nationals Victory Through 602 Late Models, 604 Late Models

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 22, 2025) – Volusia Speedway Park opened the 2026 racing season with over 200 Late Models on the Barberville, FL property Thursday night for the seventh edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals.

While Chris Madden took victory with the World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision in the season opener, three 602 Late Model Features and four Crate Racin’ USA/DIRTcar 604 Late Models Features laid the groundwork for the top-20 drivers between the two classes to compete for the event championship on Saturday night.Read More: Madden Conquers Sunshine Nationals Opener in Wells Motorsports Debut

Here is how each Feature played out:

By Nick Graziano

602 Late Model Feature #1 

Six thousandths of a second. That’s how close the finish was to kick off Feature racing at Volusia Speedway Park in 2026. 

The 602 Late Models kicked things off during the first night of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals with Jordan Lockhardt and Marty Massey leading the field to the green in the 15-lap prelim race. 

Lockhardt held command for the majority of the event, leaving everyone behind him racing for second. 

Massey had a strong hold of the runner-up position until he brought out a caution on Lap 11 due to a motor issue. His exit moved Luke Clements up to second and Dawson Lowe into the final podium spot. However, Hayden Cardwell, in fourth, was the one to watch on the restart. 

When the race resumed, Cardwell jumped to the high side and found a new head of steam. While everyone else hugged the bottom, he passed Lowe for third off Turn 2 and then passed Clements for second off Turn 4. With two laps to go, he hunted down Lockhardt and gave him a challenge for the first time all night. 

On the final lap, Cardwell drove as hard as he could into Turns 3 and 4, which allowed him to pull side by side with Lockhardt off Turn 4 and edge ahead of him by 0.006 seconds at the checkered flag. 

It was his first Sunshine Nationals win and second big win of the week, as he won the World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series event on Monday. 

RELATED: Hayden Cardwell claims World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series win at Eldora 

“I thought we were going to fire off better there from Lap 1, but didn’t really have the speed at the bottom at all,” Cardwell said. “I feel like everyone thought it was kind of one lane there on the bottom and said, ‘What the hell, man,’ we didn’t have much to lose there, so I stepped out of the groove there, and I thought it was really good. I think we were just a little too snug for the bottom. The outside opened up for us, and it was a crazy finish for sure.” 

RESULTS: Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 17C-Hayden Cardwell[4]; 2. 7L-Jordan Lockhart[1]; 3. 51C-Luke Clements[3]; 4. 16-Dawson Lowe[5]; 5. 25W-Wiley McDaniel[6]; 6. 3-Grayson Ott[8]; 7. KO-Caylan Kettle[7]; 8. 149-Seth Speed[10]; 9. 28B-Jeff Queen[17]; 10. 44K-Troy Kidd[18]; 11. 15-Marty Massey[2]; 12. 55-Kyle Courtney[15]; 13. 32-Jack Mills[12]; 14. (DNS) 1M-Morghan Johnson; 15. (DNS) 5-Curtis Thomas; 16. (DNS) 48-Brody Yarbrough; 17. (DNS) C4-Devin Whatley; 18. (DNS) 71C-Davy Cline; 19. (DNS) KB-Kerry King

602 Late Model Feature #2 

After the first 602 Feature of the night opened with a blink and you’ll miss it finish, Koulten Herbert wanted less of a heart attack moment to end the second prelim Feature of the night. 

The Georgia driver took the lead from the outside pole at the start of the 15-lap Feature and never looked back. 

Behind him, polesitter John Marshall Pursley faded after the green flag, allowing Trent Ivey to move into second. The rest of the field went three wide, lap after lap, to settle the other positions. 

Herbert’s stout pace was slowed when Braxton Faucett slowed on Lap 9, and the field was brought to his back bumper. 

Ivey didn’t waste his opportunity to pounce on Herbert on the restart, diving underneath him going into Turn 1. However, Herbert was able to find the grip he needed through Turn 2 to pull ahead down the backstretch. 

Ivey went from looking at the lead to fading to third after Chase Blackwell was able to take advantage of Ivey’s failed attempt and dart by him for second. 

Blackwell had nothing for Herbert, though. The No. 611 set sail and pulled away to a 1.4-second lead. 

“It’s a rocket ship right now,” Herbert said about his ride. “We got the right things on it, and I was able to do my job. My crew provided me a great, great race car. I have to thank Logan, Colby, and my dad. Cody Overton has been helping us this week. Bubba Roling. Everyone that has a hand on his. They made this thing really fast.

RESULTS: Feature 2 (15 Laps): 1. 611-Koulten Herbert[2]; 2. 6-Chase Blackwell[3]; 3. 28I-Trent Ivey[4]; 4. 21-Mario Gresham[9]; 5. 27-Tim Ryan[13]; 6. 11R-Hunter Robbins[7]; 7. 67-Logan Bradford[17]; 8. 51-Mack McCarter[10]; 9. 01-Ben Lanford[5]; 10. 17J-Griffin Jones[8]; 11. 53-Brandon Yates[14]; 12. 17B-Timmy Blackwell[6]; 13. 9-John Marshall Pursley[1]; 14. 111-Brennen Shirley[18]; 15. 88-Dustin Rollins[12]; 16. 23H-Kade Hunkapiller[19]; 17. 11S-Brad Kinchen[11]; 18. 86-Kody Jett[16]; 19. B17-Braxton Faucett[15] 

602 Late Model Feature #3 

Richard “Richie” Stephens came all the way from Arizona to try and score a win at the famed Volusia Speedway Park, but the field in prelim Feature #3 didn’t make it easy on him. 

He started on the pole in the 15-lap Feature and had a clean launch ahead of the 19 cars behind him when the green flag flew for the first time. But he didn’t make it far around the 1/2-mile until the race was slowed by a caution. 

The trend continued the next couple of restarts, hindering Stephens from finding a rhythm. 

When the race went caution-free for a handful of laps, Stephens started to build some momentum and pull away from second-place Matthew Kade. However, another caution flew on Lap 5, group everyone together again. 

On the restart, Stephens pulled ahead again, while Wyatt Coffey got the jump on Kade to move into second. Behind them, Austin Leamon was on a march, up to fourth from 14th. 

The field saw the yellow again on Lap 7 after a couple of cars tangled. When the race resumed, the green flag was shown to the 602 Late Models for the final time of the night. 

Stephens continued to lead the field, followed by Coffey in second and then Leamon, who snuck into third on the restart. The top three remained that way to the Lap 11 caution, which ended the Feature due to reaching the race’s time limit. 

“I was just trying to survive man,” Stephens said. “I was trying to get a good rhythm. Trying to make everything happen and get going there. Tires get some heat in them and get going, and then the caution would come out. 

“To be honest, we put everything on this car to test for the (Saturday) Feature tonight. We was better, but we have a long way to go to get better, though.” 

RESULTS: Feature 3 (15 Laps): 1. 00-Richard Stephens[1]; 2. 2-Wyatt Coffey[3]; 3. 28-Austin Leamon[14]; 4. 131-Matt Herlong[7]; 5. 7K-Matthew Kade[2]; 6. 1J-Jason Papp[5]; 7. T9-Brodie Thompson[13]; 8. 20-Kody Cook[8]; 9. 25-Brandon Lunsford[16]; 10. 11-Bart Studdard[6]; 11. 13-Devin Rooks[9]; 12. 14T-Tristen Kichen[11]; 13. (DNF) 1A-David Showers Sr[15]; 14. (DNF) 8-Zack Owens[12]; 15. (DNF) 10-Karli Bennett[4]; 16. (DNF) 51H-Tim Holston[10]; 17. (DNF) F17-Johnny Faucett[17]; 18. (DNF) 21M-Mayson Mossow[18]; 19. (DNF) 1-Hania Humphries[19]; 20. (DNF) 19-Sam Oakley[20] 

By Matt Skipper

604 Late Models Feature #1

Trynt Lloyd hasn’t missed his footing around Volusia since capturing the 604 Late Model track title in 2025.

The Jacksonville, FL native took full control from the drop of the green flag in the opening Pro Late Model by keeping his No. 2L Longhorn Chassis around the bottom of the half-mile track while Hayden Cardwell kept pressure on Lloyd through the 20 laps.

Through the first half of the $1,500-to-win chase, Lloyd stretched his lead to 2.1 seconds over Cardwell by Lap 10. Then, Cardwell began to chop the gap by arcing his No. 17C towards the middle lane of the corner. 

While Lloyd kept to the bottom lane, Cardwell found momentum through the new racing line and cut three tenths off each lap. When the reigning champ was given the five-to-go signal, the Knoxville, TN driver was within 0.8 seconds of the lead.

On the final lap, Cardwell was behind Lloyd’s back bumper entering Turn 1. Unlike the 602 Late Model Feature, Cardwell fell short of stealing the win as Lloyd drove to his first career wins in both Crate Racin’ USA Late Models and Sunshine Nationals.

“I’ve been trying to get a Crate Racin’ USA or Sunshine win, either one for a while,” Lloyd said. “I wasn’t where I needed to be right there. I’ve been good here all year, and we just need to find it. I knew that 17 would be good, and I didn’t know exactly how far he was, but I figured he’d be right there, and I guess we just managed to hang onto it.”

Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 2L-Trynt Lloyd[2]; 2. 17C-Hayden Cardwell[3]; 3. 8-Josh Henry[6]; 4. 23V-Matt Henderson[4]; 5. 7W-Justin Williams[1]; 6. 22S-Jeremy Steele[10]; 7. 7A-Corey Almond[5]; 8. 16S-Sam Seawright[17]; 9. 25C-Donnie Chappell[19]; 10. 15-Marty Massey[12]; 11. 125-Mark Underwood Jr[16]; 12. 18G-Ricky Greene[8]; 13. 43-Jarrett Edwards[24]; 14. 7T-Tyler Thomason[7]; 15. 17-Austin Storm[14]; 16. 17X-Brett Gray[13]; 17. 23S-Toby Sims[25]; 18. 18I-Jason Intoppa[15]; 19. 19P-Matthew Porter[18]; 20. 22T-Tim Clark[9]; 21. 6B-Hunter Boyd[22]; 22. 4M-Billy Boyd Jr[20]; 23. (DNF) 26B-Adam Bedenbaugh[11]; 24. (DNF) 91A-Matt Adams[23]; 25. (DNF) 3B-Billy Boyd Sr[21]

604 Late Models Feature #2

In the first trip back to Volusia in over two years for Ross Bailes, he has not missed a step from the get-go.

The Clover, SC driver started the third Feature from Pole Position and took immediate command around the bottom through the first five laps as Pearson Williams, Daulton Wilson, and Wil Herrington kept Bailes in their sights.

As Bailes started to create significant distance on the cars behind him by driving through the middle lane, Fayetteville, NC’s Wilson became the biggest opponent for the No. 09 as he kept a one-second interval in second place.

While Wilson kept his Big Frog Motorsports Late Model within distance, “Big Perm” was unable to gain extra ground around the half-mile track as Bailes drove to his second win in the event – his first since the 2023 edition of Sunshine Nationals.

“I wanted to get running,” Bailes said. “I’ve only driven this car twice, and at Charlotte, we were really good in Qualifying and didn’t tighten up enough for the Feature. I was kinda worried about that tonight, but man, this thing was on a rail. It was really good.”

Feature 2 (20 Laps): 1. 09-Ross Bailes[1]; 2. C02-Daulton Wilson[5]; 3. 5-Wil Herrington[8]; 4. 18X-Michael Page[15]; 5. 121-Pearson Williams[2]; 6. T99-Mario Gresham[3]; 7. 56-Christian Schneider[6]; 8. 15M-Mason Massey[7]; 9. 8W-Bubba Whitener[10]; 10. 257-Skylar Marlar[11]; 11. 26-Jack Brown[19]; 12. 94-Holden Allen[13]; 13. 24-Austin Bloodworth[9]; 14. 46-Deisel Jones[4]; 15. 44-Kam Boyd[20]; 16. 51-Mack McCarter[18]; 17. 13-Landon Mathews[16]; 18. 17J-John Winge[22]; 19. 07B-Baily Cardwell[21]; 20. 44P-Kole Platt[12]; 21. 36H-James Haynes[26]; 22. 131-Matt Herlong[17]; 23. 07-Ivedent Lloyd[14]; 24. 71C-Davy Cline[23]; 25. 3-Caleb Gay[24]; 26. 14-Cade Brookshire[25]

604 Late Model Feature #3

While Bubba Roling led the majority of the third 604 Late Model Feature, Kyle Hardy left as the shining driver in Victory Lane.

Hardy started the 20-lap Feature in 10th as Roling’s No. 515 Late Model took the lead from the drop of the green flag. 

Hardy made ground immediately by moving to eighth by Lap 3, fifth by Lap 7, then reached the podium at Lap 11. While Roling broke away with his pace at the helm, Hardy found himself pacing around the bottom of the track to reel the leader back.

On Lap 16, Hardy made his move by moving below Roling in Turns 1-2. The two drivers stayed side-by-side through Turns 3-4 until Hardy gained enough speed to clear the Capital Race Cars machine across the finish line to take the top spot. 

Once Hardy felt the clean air on his No. 99 Late Model, the Winchester, VA racer built the distance to Roling by 1.173 seconds as he earned his first Sunshine Nationals trophy.

“I honestly don’t know how we did it,” Hardy said.
”I think we beat (Roling) on tires there. I’m glad we were able to be down here and get this car out after we destroyed it last week and rebuilt it. 
They started sliding out the bottom, and I really made sure I hit the bottom. Once my tires got heated up, this thing was awesome. I could run wide open.”

Feature 3 (20 Laps): 1. 99-Kyle Hardy[10]; 2. 515-Bubba Roling[1]; 3. 2S-Layton Sullivan[16]; 4. 28W-David Williamson[3]; 5. 85-Corey North[2]; 6. G4-Trent Ivey[11]; 7. 25-Derrick Stewart[14]; 8. 87-Jake Rainey[25]; 9. 00W-Ethan Wilson[9]; 10. 2-Zack Carley[19]; 11. 31S-Tim Swartz[21]; 12. 1*-Mavrick Davidson[12]; 13. 9-Nick Johnson[4]; 14. 12C-Chase Giddens[15]; 15. 66-Jody Knowles[5]; 16. 57-Landen Zakalowski[18]; 17. 2P-Terry Poore[22]; 18. 118-Jared Delk[6]; 19. 18B-Todd Brewster[23]; 20. 4-Kale Green[26]; 21. 33-Gavin Johnson[24]; 22. 18-Josh Vinyard[20]; 23. 44O-Hayden Ownbey[7]; 24. K7-Keaton Smith[8]; 25. 67C-Gregory Carrico[17]; 26. 721-Blake Clouser[13]

604 Late Model Feature #4

Ty Giles brought a spark to Cody Overton’s squad when they needed it most by taking his first career Sunshine Nationalsvictory aboard the Factory 97 Late Model.

The 18-year-old Georgia native began the Feature by following polesitter Jimmy Thomas and second-place Koulten Herbert, then began to find a rhythm at a car length above the bottom to create extra speed entering the straightaways. 

When a restart on Lap 11 brought the field back together, Giles used his line to overtake Harris for second place, then kept his car above 602 Late Model Feature winner Herbert for the lead exiting Turn 4.

Once Giles took the lead, he had to withstand a charge from Harris for the lead as Herbert dropped from the race for mechanical issues. On the final restart with four laps remaining, Giles defended the lead from Harris to cross the checkered flag to complete Thursday’s racing program.

Before Thursday night, Giles had only seen Volusia as a member of Overton’s World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision crew. He left the night as a winner in his first time racing around the half-mile oval.

“I knew I had to slide Koulten or else I wouldn’t be able to get back by him,” Giles said. “The middle stuff was pretty good, and I just started rolling through the middle, and I’m really out of breath.”

Feature 4 (20 Laps): 1. 97T-Ty Giles[4]; 2. 6-Clay Harris[8]; 3. 127-Austin Yarbrough[10]; 4. 67-Logan Bradford[6]; 5. 7N-Corey Neil Jr[3]; 6. 30-Curtis Glover[7]; 7. 51KC-Kyle Courtney[27]; 8. 4D-Trey Davis[26]; 9. USA1-Jimmy Thomas[1]; 10. 47-Ryan West[9]; 11. 00R-John Ruggiero Jr[5]; 12. 4F-Rye Faulk[20]; 13. 14AJ-AJ Miller[11]; 14. 96-Mikey Kopka[15]; 15. 28-Austin Leamon[23]; 16. 16G-Austin Gonzalez[13]; 17. 23D-Tim Damron[18]; 18. 14W-Jake Whitehead[21]; 19. 58-Trent McLeod[19]; 20. 7-Slate Jones[16]; 21. 59-Brandon Catto[25]; 22. 1A-David Showers Jr[17]; 23. 32K-Kimber Crooms[22]; 24. 611-Koulten Herbert[2]; 25. 54T-Tuck Trentham[14]; 26. 71-Nevin Gainey[12]; 27. (DNS) 41-Derike Bennett

Up Next: DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals continues with the three divisions set for competition around Volusia Speedway Park on Friday-Saturday, Jan. 20-21. Gates will open at 12:00 p.m. ET, and Hot Laps will begin at 4:00 p.m.

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 22, 2026) – When Chris Madden was announced as the driver of the newly-formed Infinity Chassis house car program fielded by Wells Motorsports, not even he could have imagined the partnership would have gotten off to the start that it did.

From the moment they unloaded at Volusia Speedway Park for DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, the No. 44 team were the ones to beat. In Wednesday’s practice night, Madden was the fastest man on the property with a lap faster than the official track record. When it mattered on Thursday, he was fastest overall in Qualifying and dominated his Heat Race.

Once Feature time rolled around, Madden led all 35 circuits on his way to the 40th win of his career with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision at the same track where he won his first two decades ago.

“It’s awesome, you couldn’t ask for a better day today,” Madden said. “David and Eric [Wells] and his family, everybody at Infinity Chassis, what an awesome race car they sent me down here with. Couldn’t ask for anything any better.”

Madden initially got the lead from second-starting Nick Hoffman on the outside on the opening lap, but it wouldn’t be long until his first close call of the night. Twelve laps in, a broken oil pump belt caused Tristan Chamberlain to slow directly in front of the leaders, forcing Madden to take evasive action to avoid a race-ending collision.

The ensuing green-flag run saw Hoffman find his stride, and with four laps remaining, the No. 9 was side-by-side with Madden. Hoffman briefly led through Turns 1 and 2 before Madden pulled the crossover and found another gear, quickly pulling away with the laps winding down.

As Madden was coming off Turn 4 to the checkered flag, Jake Timm spun to the inside wall to create a green-white-checkered finish. Madden remained unfazed though, and drove two more flawless laps to earn his first win since a Southern Nationals triumph at Volunteer Speedway last July.

“Obviously, starting up front is very important,” Madden said. “Was able to get by Nick there on the start, I knew he was going to be very good. He got by me there, I got extremely tight, couldn’t enter where I needed to be entering. Nick caught me there and got by me, and then I just got up on the wheel and let her rip.”

Hoffman settled for second to open his season, while Brandon Sheppard, Dennis Erb Jr. and Ricky Thornton Jr. rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will return to action on Friday, Jan. 23, at Volusia Speedway Park for the second night of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Brandon Overton set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Chris Madden won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Chris Madden won Heat 1.

Nick Hoffman won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Donald McIntosh won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Dustin Sorensen won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Ethan Dotson and Tim McCreadie won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Nick Hoffman won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Tyler Erb won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Brandon Sheppard was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Ricky Thornton Jr. was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Max Blair was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Kyle Strickler was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Dale McDowell was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Brandon Overton was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Donald McIntosh was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Cory Hedgecock was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Madden Conquers Sunshine Nationals Opener in Wells Motorsports Debut

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 22, 2026) – When Chris Madden was announced as the driver of the newly-formed Infinity Chassis house car program fielded by Wells Motorsports, not even he could have imagined the partnership would have gotten off to the start that it did.

From the moment they unloaded at Volusia Speedway Park for DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, the No. 44 team were the ones to beat. In Wednesday’s practice night, Madden was the fastest man on the property with a lap faster than the official track record. When it mattered on Thursday, he was fastest overall in Qualifying and dominated his Heat Race.

Once Feature time rolled around, Madden led all 35 circuits on his way to the 40th win of his career with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision at the same track where he won his first two decades ago.

“It’s awesome, you couldn’t ask for a better day today,” Madden said. “David and Eric [Wells] and his family, everybody at Infinity Chassis, what an awesome race car they sent me down here with. Couldn’t ask for anything any better.”

Madden initially got the lead from second-starting Nick Hoffman on the outside on the opening lap, but it wouldn’t be long until his first close call of the night. Twelve laps in, a broken oil pump belt caused Tristan Chamberlain to slow directly in front of the leaders, forcing Madden to take evasive action to avoid a race-ending collision.

The ensuing green-flag run saw Hoffman find his stride, and with four laps remaining, the No. 9 was side-by-side with Madden. Hoffman briefly led through Turns 1 and 2 before Madden pulled the crossover and found another gear, quickly pulling away with the laps winding down.

As Madden was coming off Turn 4 to the checkered flag, Jake Timm spun to the inside wall to create a green-white-checkered finish. Madden remained unfazed though, and drove two more flawless laps to earn his first win since a Southern Nationals triumph at Volunteer Speedway last July.

“Obviously, starting up front is very important,” Madden said. “Was able to get by Nick there on the start, I knew he was going to be very good. He got by me there, I got extremely tight, couldn’t enter where I needed to be entering. Nick caught me there and got by me, and then I just got up on the wheel and let her rip.”

Hoffman settled for second to open his season, while Brandon Sheppard, Dennis Erb Jr. and Ricky Thornton Jr. rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will return to action on Friday, Jan. 23, at Volusia Speedway Park for the second night of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Brandon Overton set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Chris Madden won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Chris Madden won Heat 1.

Nick Hoffman won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Donald McIntosh won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Dustin Sorensen won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Ethan Dotson and Tim McCreadie won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Nick Hoffman won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Tyler Erb won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Brandon Sheppard was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Ricky Thornton Jr. was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Max Blair was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Kyle Strickler was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Dale McDowell was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Brandon Overton was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Donald McIntosh was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Cory Hedgecock was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (35 Laps): 1. 44-Chris Madden[2]; 2. 9-Nick Hoffman[1]; 3. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[6]; 4. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[10]; 5. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[13]; 6. 19-Dustin Sorensen[4]; 7. 111-Max Blair[11]; 8. 1-Tyler Erb[26]; 9. 32-Bobby Pierce[12]; 10. 8-Kyle Strickler[7]; 11. 17M-Dale McDowell[19]; 12. 76-Brandon Overton[8]; 13. 7M-Donald McIntosh[3]; 14. 9M-Tim McCreadie[18]; 15. B1-Brent Larson[5]; 16. 15-Clay Stuckey[21]; 17. 19R-Ryan Gustin[14]; 18. 79-Cory Hedgecock[16]; 19. 22*-Drake Troutman[23]; 20. 76N-Blair Nothdurft[9]; 21. 58V-Daulton Wilson[27]; 22. 1Z-Logan Zarin[28]; 23. 74X-Ethan Dotson[17]; 24. 49-Jake Timm[24]; 25. 99B-Boom Briggs[15]; 26. 114-Jordan Koehler[22]; 27. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[25]; 28. 81-Jason Riggs[20]

No. 3 Corvette leads strong effort from all five Z06 GT3.R in Daytona qualifying

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Alexander Sims sped to the GTD PRO pole position Thursday for the Rolex 24 At Daytona to lead a strong showing for all five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs to start the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Sims set a time of 1:45.106 (121.934 mph) in Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ No. 3 Z06 GT3.R that he will share this weekend with Antonio Garcia and Marvin Kirchhöfer. A Corvette will start from class pole position in the Rolex 24 At Daytona for the first time since 2021 when Sims was part of a qualifying race win for Corvette Racing.

Prior to that, the last time a Corvette qualified on pole position was 2018. On Thursday, three for the Corvette GT3s qualified in the top-12 of the combined GT category. Charlie Eastwood was fourth in GTD with DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Corvette that he will drive with Mason Filippi, Salih Yoluc and Scott McLaughlin. His lap of 1:45.274 (121.739 mph) was 0.161 seconds off the class pole time. Giacomo Altoé was sixth in GTD and less than a half-second to pole position for DragonSpeed in the first team’s first race as a Z06 GT3.R customer team. He will team this weekend with Henrik Hedman, Casper Stevenson and Matteo Cairoli. Nicky Catsburg went eighth-quickest in GTD PRO for the second Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports entry – the No. 4 that he will drive with Tommy Milner and Nico Varrone.

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Defending Rolex 24 GTD winner 13 Autosport qualified 16th in class with Orey Fidani doing the honors Thursday. He will try to repeat with Matt Bell and Lars Kern plus team newcomer Ben Green in the No. 13 Corvette.  The Rolex 24 goes green at 1:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24. Live coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC with full live coverage on Peacock in the United States and on IMSA.com for video outside the U.S. and global IMSA Radio coverage.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R QUALIFYING DRIVER QUOTESALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – GTD PRO POLE-WINNER: “It’s really something special around here to be able to do a low fuel qualifying run with new tires. The car just comes alive. What a wonderful experience that was. Our Corvette was really nicely balanced, very nice lap, nice and clear with no traffic, but I had Nicky (Catsburg) up ahead, maybe punching a little bit of a hole for me. Yeah, brilliant, really, really brilliant.(The race outlook and converting pole into a win) “There is a long time between now and then, but nevertheless, it’s nice to start at the front of the field. Fingers crossed we can have a clean race because that’s really the No. 1 goal at the moment – try and maintain the car in one piece, no issues through the first 23-and-a-half hours, be there in the race at the end and then be ready to fight.”(More on qualifying) “Our Corvette was working pretty nicely in the qualifying session. It’s honestly quite a privilege to be able to drive on low fuel. The car just comes alive compared to most of the states that you drive during practice where you’re focusing on race prep. It was just nice conditions, I was able to get a nice gap and just focus on my own driving for all the laps and hook it all together. The Corvette is working well and hopefully we can carry that through to the race.”(Contending in this year’s race after Corvette GTD win in 2025) “We had a decent race last year as well and finished second behind the Ford. It was great to see the AWA car get the class win last year. Our focus is pretty much on our program and what we’re doing this year to try and optimize everything we’ve got. It seems like the car’s in a decent spot right now. Qualifying pace versus race pace is a bit of a different story, so quite quickly our focus goes back to high-fuel runs and trying to get the car dialed in for that.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Obviously not so good. The car was pretty good, I have to say. I just feel like I didn’t execute well. I had a massive oversteer moment on my first push lap and then the second left, I kind of underdrove it. So it was just not a clean run. I do feel like we need to work a bit on the car, but Alex showed what it’s capable of. I do not think we are far away. We are already quite similar (on setup). I was expecting a bit more for myself. We just need to look at it, see what happens tonight and tomorrow and take it from there.”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “For me it’s just more seat time. Every time I drive the car, I feel quicker and more familiar with it. The team’s done an awesome job getting us set up and to this point. We just want to be consistent early, be in a good spot and then watch Ben (Green) and Matt (Bell) take it to the front.”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 36 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “What a difference a year makes. Last year’s qualifying was probably one of the low points of the whole year, I would say… realizing that we were nowhere close. We’re much and much better this year… barely two-tenths off pole in both GTD classes. I think we would still be second in PRO, as it were. So the Corvette felt great. We did struggle with a few bits this morning on the new tire, but our deg was really good over a stint, so that was a bit of a surprise in that regard. We did have a really clean Roar and that translated into that qualifying session, The Corvette seems to have the best deg of the field. At the end of the session, we’re still pumping in some strong times versus the competition that falls off. So that’s great when you do a lot of laps on every tire set and you probably have to double about six sets. Yeah, we’re looking good and still just chipping our way through it. I think going into it we were and we were going to be happy with a top-eight there so top-four was a bit of a surprise, but that came together really nice and now we’re rolling off the second row for the 24.”

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: GTD PRO Pole for Sims!No. 3 Corvette leads strong effort from all five Z06 GT3.R in Daytona qualifying

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Alexander Sims sped to the GTD PRO pole position Thursday for the Rolex 24 At Daytona to lead a strong showing for all five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs to start the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Sims set a time of 1:45.106 (121.934 mph) in Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ No. 3 Z06 GT3.R that he will share this weekend with Antonio Garcia and Marvin Kirchhöfer. A Corvette will start from class pole position in the Rolex 24 At Daytona for the first time since 2021 when Sims was part of a qualifying race win for Corvette Racing.

Prior to that, the last time a Corvette qualified on pole position was 2018. On Thursday, three for the Corvette GT3s qualified in the top-12 of the combined GT category. Charlie Eastwood was fourth in GTD with DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Corvette that he will drive with Mason Filippi, Salih Yoluc and Scott McLaughlin. His lap of 1:45.274 (121.739 mph) was 0.161 seconds off the class pole time. Giacomo Altoé was sixth in GTD and less than a half-second to pole position for DragonSpeed in the first team’s first race as a Z06 GT3.R customer team. He will team this weekend with Henrik Hedman, Casper Stevenson and Matteo Cairoli. Nicky Catsburg went eighth-quickest in GTD PRO for the second Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports entry – the No. 4 that he will drive with Tommy Milner and Nico Varrone.

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Defending Rolex 24 GTD winner 13 Autosport qualified 16th in class with Orey Fidani doing the honors Thursday. He will try to repeat with Matt Bell and Lars Kern plus team newcomer Ben Green in the No. 13 Corvette.  The Rolex 24 goes green at 1:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24. Live coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC with full live coverage on Peacock in the United States and on IMSA.com for video outside the U.S. and global IMSA Radio coverage.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R QUALIFYING DRIVER QUOTESALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – GTD PRO POLE-WINNER: “It’s really something special around here to be able to do a low fuel qualifying run with new tires. The car just comes alive. What a wonderful experience that was. Our Corvette was really nicely balanced, very nice lap, nice and clear with no traffic, but I had Nicky (Catsburg) up ahead, maybe punching a little bit of a hole for me. Yeah, brilliant, really, really brilliant.(The race outlook and converting pole into a win) “There is a long time between now and then, but nevertheless, it’s nice to start at the front of the field. Fingers crossed we can have a clean race because that’s really the No. 1 goal at the moment – try and maintain the car in one piece, no issues through the first 23-and-a-half hours, be there in the race at the end and then be ready to fight.”(More on qualifying) “Our Corvette was working pretty nicely in the qualifying session. It’s honestly quite a privilege to be able to drive on low fuel. The car just comes alive compared to most of the states that you drive during practice where you’re focusing on race prep. It was just nice conditions, I was able to get a nice gap and just focus on my own driving for all the laps and hook it all together. The Corvette is working well and hopefully we can carry that through to the race.”(Contending in this year’s race after Corvette GTD win in 2025) “We had a decent race last year as well and finished second behind the Ford. It was great to see the AWA car get the class win last year. Our focus is pretty much on our program and what we’re doing this year to try and optimize everything we’ve got. It seems like the car’s in a decent spot right now. Qualifying pace versus race pace is a bit of a different story, so quite quickly our focus goes back to high-fuel runs and trying to get the car dialed in for that.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Obviously not so good. The car was pretty good, I have to say. I just feel like I didn’t execute well. I had a massive oversteer moment on my first push lap and then the second left, I kind of underdrove it. So it was just not a clean run. I do feel like we need to work a bit on the car, but Alex showed what it’s capable of. I do not think we are far away. We are already quite similar (on setup). I was expecting a bit more for myself. We just need to look at it, see what happens tonight and tomorrow and take it from there.”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “For me it’s just more seat time. Every time I drive the car, I feel quicker and more familiar with it. The team’s done an awesome job getting us set up and to this point. We just want to be consistent early, be in a good spot and then watch Ben (Green) and Matt (Bell) take it to the front.”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 36 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “What a difference a year makes. Last year’s qualifying was probably one of the low points of the whole year, I would say… realizing that we were nowhere close. We’re much and much better this year… barely two-tenths off pole in both GTD classes. I think we would still be second in PRO, as it were. So the Corvette felt great. We did struggle with a few bits this morning on the new tire, but our deg was really good over a stint, so that was a bit of a surprise in that regard. We did have a really clean Roar and that translated into that qualifying session, The Corvette seems to have the best deg of the field. At the end of the session, we’re still pumping in some strong times versus the competition that falls off. So that’s great when you do a lot of laps on every tire set and you probably have to double about six sets. Yeah, we’re looking good and still just chipping our way through it. I think going into it we were and we were going to be happy with a top-eight there so top-four was a bit of a surprise, but that came together really nice and now we’re rolling off the second row for the 24.”

GIACOMO ALTOE, NO. 81 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Today was the first time that I could actually drive the car in a low-fuel, new-tire session. Obviously we are focusing more on our race pace with such a long day coming Saturday and Sunday. So we didn’t know what to expect, honestly, and we are really happy with that result. Of course, I always want more. So I’m not really satisfied, but we still are early on in our learning process. I’ll take it as we start this project, so I’m really happy.”

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CASA GRANDE, AZ (Jan. 22, 2026) — In one month’s time, national 360 Sprint Car racing will debut in the Sonoran Desert with the arrival of the American Sprint Car Series at Avanti Raceway Park.

The inaugural Sonoran Clash hits the 3/8-mile, high-banked oval — formerly known as Central Arizona Raceway — for two separate Saturday–Sunday stints, Feb. 21–22 and Feb. 28–March 1. Drivers will race for the Series standard $4,000-to-win purse on both Saturday dates and a $6,000-to-win purse on both Sunday dates.

Over the four-race stretch, drivers will earn points toward a special miniseries championship chase, which pays $3,000 to the winner, $2,000 to the runner-up and $1,000 to third place. This is separate from the season-long championship points standings which all drivers earn points by default.

Avanti will mark the fourth different track in “The Copper State” the American Sprint Car Series has raced at in its 34-year history. The most recent Series event in Arizona took place at Canyon Speedway Park in February 2020, won by six-time Series champion Sam Hafertepe Jr. The Series has also contested events at Cocopah Speedway (2012–2017) and USA Raceway (2009–2013).

Hafertepe will lead the charge for the Series regulars into Avanti as the defending Series champion, coming off an 11-win season last year. Matt Covington will follow him into the desert as the next biggest threat for the season-long championship after a runner-up finish in the 2025 points chase.

Tickets for both weekends of the event will be sold at the track on race day.

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1 MONTH ALERT: American Sprint Car Series Debuts at Central Arizona’s Avanti Raceway Park

CASA GRANDE, AZ (Jan. 22, 2026) — In one month’s time, national 360 Sprint Car racing will debut in the Sonoran Desert with the arrival of the American Sprint Car Series at Avanti Raceway Park.

The inaugural Sonoran Clash hits the 3/8-mile, high-banked oval — formerly known as Central Arizona Raceway — for two separate Saturday–Sunday stints, Feb. 21–22 and Feb. 28–March 1. Drivers will race for the Series standard $4,000-to-win purse on both Saturday dates and a $6,000-to-win purse on both Sunday dates.

Over the four-race stretch, drivers will earn points toward a special miniseries championship chase, which pays $3,000 to the winner, $2,000 to the runner-up and $1,000 to third place. This is separate from the season-long championship points standings which all drivers earn points by default.

Avanti will mark the fourth different track in “The Copper State” the American Sprint Car Series has raced at in its 34-year history. The most recent Series event in Arizona took place at Canyon Speedway Park in February 2020, won by six-time Series champion Sam Hafertepe Jr. The Series has also contested events at Cocopah Speedway (2012–2017) and USA Raceway (2009–2013).

Hafertepe will lead the charge for the Series regulars into Avanti as the defending Series champion, coming off an 11-win season last year. Matt Covington will follow him into the desert as the next biggest threat for the season-long championship after a runner-up finish in the 2025 points chase.

Tickets for both weekends of the event will be sold at the track on race day.

How can you watch every American Sprint Car Series race? Live on DIRTVision.

CONCORD, NC (January 22, 2026) – There’s a new driver of the Bill Rose Racing No. 6 in 2026, and his name is Kasey Jedrzejek.

The 21-year-old has teamed with the longtime racer for his rookie World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season. Jedrzejek joins Ashton Torgerson, Scotty Thiel, and Scott Bogucki as the fourth competitor committed to chasing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year honors.

Jedrzejek and Rose’s plan to join forces materialized quickly after the two connected at the Rumble in Fort Wayne last month. One thing led to another, and suddenly, Jedrzejek is preparing for his first tour with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

“A week or so after that, me and Bill got in contact, and we just started talking about possibly putting a deal together at that point,” Jedrzejek said. “Then I went out to Bill’s shop, checked everything out, and we put a deal together.

“I’m really excited to work with Bill and see how we get things going down in Florida in a couple weeks. Last year, I think they showed a lot of speed with Zach (Hampton), and I’m looking forward to getting in the seat and seeing what I can do. I think it’ll be great having Bill as an asset, not only as a crew chief, but he’s raced for 50 years as well.”

Jedrzejek spent the last two-plus years honing his talents aboard the Ed Neumeister No. 11N primarily in Ohio. The pairing picked up 11 wins together, including Jedrzejek’s first All Star Circuit of Champions triumph at Wayne County Speedway. The LaGrange, OH native also sat on the pole of the Kings Royal last July at Eldora Speedway. Two months later he notched his first career World of Outlaws top five at Millstream Speedway.

“They’ve helped me a lot grow as a driver the past two years,” Jedrzejek said. “I think we really built Ed’s program back up to where it was a couple years before I got there. The first year racing with them, we were just more of an average car out there, weren’t great weren’t bad. But then last year we really started to mesh a lot better together, I feel like, started being a lot more consistent up in the front and more consistently getting wins. They did a lot for me.”

The focus now moves to competing with the best drivers Sprint Car racing has to offer on a weekly basis as Jedrzejek readies for his debut campaign with The Greatest Show on Dirt. It’s not a position he expected to be in so quickly, but he’s ready to make the most of the chance as he takes a major step in his career.

“It’s crazy to think that I’m going to be racing with the Outlaws this year,” Jedrzejek said. “It went pretty smoothly putting a deal together with Bill. It was a lot of thinking on what would be best for me, and if this was something I wanted to go do. I came to the conclusion if I want to be able to race for a living and be on the tour, then I need to do this now. I’m just very excited for the opportunity Bill has given me.”

Jedrzejek and the Bill Rose Racing team begin the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7 in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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Kasey Jedrzejek Joins Forces with Bill Rose Racing for Rookie World of Outlaws Campaign

CONCORD, NC (January 22, 2026) – There’s a new driver of the Bill Rose Racing No. 6 in 2026, and his name is Kasey Jedrzejek.

The 21-year-old has teamed with the longtime racer for his rookie World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season. Jedrzejek joins Ashton Torgerson, Scotty Thiel, and Scott Bogucki as the fourth competitor committed to chasing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year honors.

Jedrzejek and Rose’s plan to join forces materialized quickly after the two connected at the Rumble in Fort Wayne last month. One thing led to another, and suddenly, Jedrzejek is preparing for his first tour with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

“A week or so after that, me and Bill got in contact, and we just started talking about possibly putting a deal together at that point,” Jedrzejek said. “Then I went out to Bill’s shop, checked everything out, and we put a deal together.

“I’m really excited to work with Bill and see how we get things going down in Florida in a couple weeks. Last year, I think they showed a lot of speed with Zach (Hampton), and I’m looking forward to getting in the seat and seeing what I can do. I think it’ll be great having Bill as an asset, not only as a crew chief, but he’s raced for 50 years as well.”

Jedrzejek spent the last two-plus years honing his talents aboard the Ed Neumeister No. 11N primarily in Ohio. The pairing picked up 11 wins together, including Jedrzejek’s first All Star Circuit of Champions triumph at Wayne County Speedway. The LaGrange, OH native also sat on the pole of the Kings Royal last July at Eldora Speedway. Two months later he notched his first career World of Outlaws top five at Millstream Speedway.

“They’ve helped me a lot grow as a driver the past two years,” Jedrzejek said. “I think we really built Ed’s program back up to where it was a couple years before I got there. The first year racing with them, we were just more of an average car out there, weren’t great weren’t bad. But then last year we really started to mesh a lot better together, I feel like, started being a lot more consistent up in the front and more consistently getting wins. They did a lot for me.”

The focus now moves to competing with the best drivers Sprint Car racing has to offer on a weekly basis as Jedrzejek readies for his debut campaign with The Greatest Show on Dirt. It’s not a position he expected to be in so quickly, but he’s ready to make the most of the chance as he takes a major step in his career.

“It’s crazy to think that I’m going to be racing with the Outlaws this year,” Jedrzejek said. “It went pretty smoothly putting a deal together with Bill. It was a lot of thinking on what would be best for me, and if this was something I wanted to go do. I came to the conclusion if I want to be able to race for a living and be on the tour, then I need to do this now. I’m just very excited for the opportunity Bill has given me.”

Jedrzejek and the Bill Rose Racing team begin the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7 in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

CONCORD, NC (January 21, 2026) – The 10-month, 61-race journey that is the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to commence this week.

For 17 of the top dirt Late Model teams in the nation, Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24) marks the start of the toughest test the sport has to offer.

Some know what it takes to win a championship and are ready to return to the top of the mountain and add to their legacy. Others are brand new to racing at the national level, dreaming of their first taste of World of Outlaws glory.

Here’s a look at the 2026 roster of World of Outlaws contenders:

Tristan Chamberlain: The 18-year-old is entering his third season as a full-time Outlaw looking to crack the top 10 in points for the first time in his career. In addition to his Late Model schedule, Chamberlain has also begun making scattered DIRTcar UMP Modified starts and plans to chase a Big Gator Championship in the division at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

Ethan Dotson: The ASD Motorsports pilot’s top moment of 2025 came in April at Farmer City Raceway with his first World of Outlaws win, becoming the first of last year’s rookies to break into Victory Lane. He plans on making a few more visits in his sophomore season and will do so with veteran crew chief Cody Mallory by his side.

Dennis Erb Jr.: Following a strong end to 2025 that earned him a top-five points finish, Erb is back with crew chief Heather Lyne aiming to hit the ground running at Volusia. The 2022 Series champion hasn’t won multiple races in a season since that title-clinching campaign, but knows he has what it takes to change that in 2026.

Tyler Erb: After spending the last two seasons running the full DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour as part of a larger journeyman schedule, “Terbo” will follow the World of Outlaws full-time for the first time since 2018 in search of his first Series championship. Erb has been known throughout his career as a driver who’s willing to win by any means necessary, and he has no plans to change course anytime soon.

Ryan Gustin: The second half of last season brought some of the biggest triumphs of Gustin’s career, including his first crown jewel at Cedar Lake Speedway in the USA Nationals and a $50,000 payday at Boothill Speedway’s Bayou Classic. The “Reaper” has shown he has the speed to beat the best in the nation when he’s dialed in, and his next challenge will be maintaining that form over the course of a full season to insert himself into the championship conversation.

Nick Hoffman: “The Thrill From Mooresville” has improved his points result in each of his three seasons with the World of Outlaws, culminating with his runner-up finish to Bobby Pierce last year. That leaves only one spot left to cross off the list for the Modified legend eyeing his first Late Model championship.

Eli Johnson: With only one full season of Super Late Model experience under his belt, the Clewiston, FL native is diving into the shark tank with his MD3 Rookie of the Year bid. However, he’ll have the upper hand in experience early on when the tour makes its first stop at his home track, Hendry County Motorsports Park, for the Swamp Cabbage 100 (Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21).

Brent Larson: No one has been going up and down the road with the World of Outlaws longer than the “B1 Bomber,” who is gearing up for his ninth consecutive season on tour. He’ll have several prime opportunities to score his long-awaited first World of Outlaws win when the Series travels to the upper Midwest, including a night 90 minutes from his Lake Elmo, MN home at Ogilvie Raceway (Monday, June 22) for the first time since 2019.

Tim McCreadie: Last season saw “T-Mac” let the world know he isn’t ready to ride off into the sunset quite yet. In his first season back as a World of Outlaws full-timer and first with Briggs Transport, the 51-year-old Watertown, NY native won six times en route to a fourth-place finish in the standings and is looking for more in 2026.

Trey Mills: The youngest of this season’s full-timers, 17-year-old Trey Mills enters his first full World of Outlaws campaign as one of the sport’s top young talents. The St. Augustine, FL driver tackled the Hell Tour in 2025, highlighted by a win in the Herald & Review 100 at Macon Speedway in a thrilling duel with Brandon Sheppard.

Cody Overton: “Lil Sexy” may be heading into his third season as an Outlaw, but 2026 will be his first year as an owner-driver on the national level. That means a return to the familiar No. 97 that Overton has sported for most of his career, which he hopes to park in Victory Lane this year for the first time with the World of Outlaws.

Bobby Pierce: The past three years have been nothing short of a dream for the No. 32 team, with Pierce earning two World of Outlaws championships and a career’s worth of crown jewels and Feature wins. The “Smooth Operator” doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon as he chases his third title in four years.

Dustin Sorensen: With two years of World of Outlaws racing under his belt, the Rochester, MN native appears to be closer than ever to breaking through for his first Series win, and he’s riding high into Sunshine Nationals after rattling off four-straight top 10s to close out the Wild West Shootout.

Jake Timm: Last season was one of learning for the former Modified star as he moved up to full-time Late Model competition and turned his first laps around a majority of tracks on the schedule. With a year of experience to lean on, Timm is ready to begin climbing the pecking order in his sophomore season.

Drake Troutman: Last season’s top rookie is back for his second season with G.R. Smith Motorsports with aspirations of becoming a regular winner with the Series. The 20-year-old is known for racing anything he can get his hands on – including a Midget at the Chili Bowl Nationals – and has set a goal of making 150 starts in 2026.

Daulton Wilson: In his first full season with Big Frog/Viper Motorsports, “Big Perm” following the World of Outlaws for the first time searching for his first Series victory. He’s has several near misses, including a third-place run in the 2024 Prairie Dirt Classic.

Logan Zarin: With a Super Late Model resume that includes stints racing weekly at Lernerville Speedway and with the United Late Model Series (ULMS), the Hookstown, PA driver is moving up to the national level with the World of Outlaws in 2026. He’s made 10 Series Feature starts over the past five years, with his best results coming close to home at Sharon Speedway.

The 2026 World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision season begins at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24) and Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 12-14), followed by the Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park (Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21). Tickets and more information for all three events are available by clicking here.

Meet the Drivers Chasing a World of Outlaws Championship in 2026

CONCORD, NC (January 21, 2026) – The 10-month, 61-race journey that is the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to commence this week.

For 17 of the top dirt Late Model teams in the nation, Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24) marks the start of the toughest test the sport has to offer.

Some know what it takes to win a championship and are ready to return to the top of the mountain and add to their legacy. Others are brand new to racing at the national level, dreaming of their first taste of World of Outlaws glory.

Here’s a look at the 2026 roster of World of Outlaws contenders:

Tristan Chamberlain: The 18-year-old is entering his third season as a full-time Outlaw looking to crack the top 10 in points for the first time in his career. In addition to his Late Model schedule, Chamberlain has also begun making scattered DIRTcar UMP Modified starts and plans to chase a Big Gator Championship in the division at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

Ethan Dotson: The ASD Motorsports pilot’s top moment of 2025 came in April at Farmer City Raceway with his first World of Outlaws win, becoming the first of last year’s rookies to break into Victory Lane. He plans on making a few more visits in his sophomore season and will do so with veteran crew chief Cody Mallory by his side.

Dennis Erb Jr.: Following a strong end to 2025 that earned him a top-five points finish, Erb is back with crew chief Heather Lyne aiming to hit the ground running at Volusia. The 2022 Series champion hasn’t won multiple races in a season since that title-clinching campaign, but knows he has what it takes to change that in 2026.

Tyler Erb: After spending the last two seasons running the full DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour as part of a larger journeyman schedule, “Terbo” will follow the World of Outlaws full-time for the first time since 2018 in search of his first Series championship. Erb has been known throughout his career as a driver who’s willing to win by any means necessary, and he has no plans to change course anytime soon.

Ryan Gustin: The second half of last season brought some of the biggest triumphs of Gustin’s career, including his first crown jewel at Cedar Lake Speedway in the USA Nationals and a $50,000 payday at Boothill Speedway’s Bayou Classic. The “Reaper” has shown he has the speed to beat the best in the nation when he’s dialed in, and his next challenge will be maintaining that form over the course of a full season to insert himself into the championship conversation.

Nick Hoffman: “The Thrill From Mooresville” has improved his points result in each of his three seasons with the World of Outlaws, culminating with his runner-up finish to Bobby Pierce last year. That leaves only one spot left to cross off the list for the Modified legend eyeing his first Late Model championship.

Eli Johnson: With only one full season of Super Late Model experience under his belt, the Clewiston, FL native is diving into the shark tank with his MD3 Rookie of the Year bid. However, he’ll have the upper hand in experience early on when the tour makes its first stop at his home track, Hendry County Motorsports Park, for the Swamp Cabbage 100 (Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21).

Brent Larson: No one has been going up and down the road with the World of Outlaws longer than the “B1 Bomber,” who is gearing up for his ninth consecutive season on tour. He’ll have several prime opportunities to score his long-awaited first World of Outlaws win when the Series travels to the upper Midwest, including a night 90 minutes from his Lake Elmo, MN home at Ogilvie Raceway (Monday, June 22) for the first time since 2019.

Tim McCreadie: Last season saw “T-Mac” let the world know he isn’t ready to ride off into the sunset quite yet. In his first season back as a World of Outlaws full-timer and first with Briggs Transport, the 51-year-old Watertown, NY native won six times en route to a fourth-place finish in the standings and is looking for more in 2026.

Trey Mills: The youngest of this season’s full-timers, 17-year-old Trey Mills enters his first full World of Outlaws campaign as one of the sport’s top young talents. The St. Augustine, FL driver tackled the Hell Tour in 2025, highlighted by a win in the Herald & Review 100 at Macon Speedway in a thrilling duel with Brandon Sheppard.

Cody Overton: “Lil Sexy” may be heading into his third season as an Outlaw, but 2026 will be his first year as an owner-driver on the national level. That means a return to the familiar No. 97 that Overton has sported for most of his career, which he hopes to park in Victory Lane this year for the first time with the World of Outlaws.

Bobby Pierce: The past three years have been nothing short of a dream for the No. 32 team, with Pierce earning two World of Outlaws championships and a career’s worth of crown jewels and Feature wins. The “Smooth Operator” doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon as he chases his third title in four years.

Dustin Sorensen: With two years of World of Outlaws racing under his belt, the Rochester, MN native appears to be closer than ever to breaking through for his first Series win, and he’s riding high into Sunshine Nationals after rattling off four-straight top 10s to close out the Wild West Shootout.

Jake Timm: Last season was one of learning for the former Modified star as he moved up to full-time Late Model competition and turned his first laps around a majority of tracks on the schedule. With a year of experience to lean on, Timm is ready to begin climbing the pecking order in his sophomore season.

Drake Troutman: Last season’s top rookie is back for his second season with G.R. Smith Motorsports with aspirations of becoming a regular winner with the Series. The 20-year-old is known for racing anything he can get his hands on – including a Midget at the Chili Bowl Nationals – and has set a goal of making 150 starts in 2026.

Daulton Wilson: In his first full season with Big Frog/Viper Motorsports, “Big Perm” following the World of Outlaws for the first time searching for his first Series victory. He’s has several near misses, including a third-place run in the 2024 Prairie Dirt Classic.

Logan Zarin: With a Super Late Model resume that includes stints racing weekly at Lernerville Speedway and with the United Late Model Series (ULMS), the Hookstown, PA driver is moving up to the national level with the World of Outlaws in 2026. He’s made 10 Series Feature starts over the past five years, with his best results coming close to home at Sharon Speedway.

The 2026 World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision season begins at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24) and Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 12-14), followed by the Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park (Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21). Tickets and more information for all three events are available by clicking here.

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

CONCORD, NC (Jan. 21, 2026) — Looking at the record books, few drivers have improved so steadily year-after-year like Kyler Johnson. In 2026, he’s determined to cash in his developed skills for his first American Sprint Car Series victory.

The 22-year-old from Quinter, KS, completed his first tour with the national 360 Sprint Car circuit in 2022, and every year since has sharpened his skills and seen his results improve. That was apparent no more than during the 2025 season, when Johnson recorded a new personal-best four podium finishes, seven top fives and 12 top-10 runs en route to a sixth-place finish in the championship points standings.

The standout finishes were there, but one major milestone eluded his grasp. This year, he’s more focused than ever on getting his first American Sprint Car Series Feature win as he sets out on another yearlong grind across the country.

“This is our fifth year on the national tour, and we’ve definitely gained a lot since the first year we were on tour,” Johnson said. “Just gaining the knowledge and the race craft and being able to put ourselves in contention to win those races. Last year, we did a lot better job of putting ourselves in the Dash and being able to compete for wins, and now we’ve just gotta finish the job.”

One of his biggest career highlights thus far came last September at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park, where he led 20 laps of the Feature and finished second in the $10,000-to-win event. While he came up one spot short, the run was a symbol of the great strides he’d made to this point on his path to 360 Sprint Car contendership.

Kyler gives a generous slice of credit to his brother, Kahne Johnson, for his role in the standout run. The 20-year-old joined the team over the summer as a crew chief, and his efforts produced immediate results, cutting Kyler’s average finish down to 6.5 from where it stood at 12.5 through the first 11 races of the season.

Kahne will return to help Kyler on the family-owned, Don Ott Racing Engines-powered Maxim Chassis No. 45x for the new year with sights set on that first Feature win and long-term goals of becoming a regular contender at any 360 Sprint Car race in the country.

“We’re looking forward to gaining off what we gathered last year,” Kyler said. “We had a pretty good run there up until the last two–three weekends of the year, and it just kind of left a sour taste in our mouths. We’re looking forward to growing on what we accomplished last year.”

The 35th American Sprint Car Series season gets underway Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29–31, at Volusia Speedway Park in the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. Tickets are on sale now; click here to purchase.

Kyler Johnson Returns to American Sprint Car Series for Fifth Consecutive Campaign

CONCORD, NC (Jan. 21, 2026) — Looking at the record books, few drivers have improved so steadily year-after-year like Kyler Johnson. In 2026, he’s determined to cash in his developed skills for his first American Sprint Car Series victory.

The 22-year-old from Quinter, KS, completed his first tour with the national 360 Sprint Car circuit in 2022, and every year since has sharpened his skills and seen his results improve. That was apparent no more than during the 2025 season, when Johnson recorded a new personal-best four podium finishes, seven top fives and 12 top-10 runs en route to a sixth-place finish in the championship points standings.

The standout finishes were there, but one major milestone eluded his grasp. This year, he’s more focused than ever on getting his first American Sprint Car Series Feature win as he sets out on another yearlong grind across the country.

“This is our fifth year on the national tour, and we’ve definitely gained a lot since the first year we were on tour,” Johnson said. “Just gaining the knowledge and the race craft and being able to put ourselves in contention to win those races. Last year, we did a lot better job of putting ourselves in the Dash and being able to compete for wins, and now we’ve just gotta finish the job.”

One of his biggest career highlights thus far came last September at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park, where he led 20 laps of the Feature and finished second in the $10,000-to-win event. While he came up one spot short, the run was a symbol of the great strides he’d made to this point on his path to 360 Sprint Car contendership.

Kyler gives a generous slice of credit to his brother, Kahne Johnson, for his role in the standout run. The 20-year-old joined the team over the summer as a crew chief, and his efforts produced immediate results, cutting Kyler’s average finish down to 6.5 from where it stood at 12.5 through the first 11 races of the season.

Kahne will return to help Kyler on the family-owned, Don Ott Racing Engines-powered Maxim Chassis No. 45x for the new year with sights set on that first Feature win and long-term goals of becoming a regular contender at any 360 Sprint Car race in the country.

“We’re looking forward to gaining off what we gathered last year,” Kyler said. “We had a pretty good run there up until the last two–three weekends of the year, and it just kind of left a sour taste in our mouths. We’re looking forward to growing on what we accomplished last year.”

The 35th American Sprint Car Series season gets underway Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29–31, at Volusia Speedway Park in the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. Tickets are on sale now; click here to purchase.

How can you watch the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision.

Key voices from two of Corvette Racing’s greatest wins: The Rolex 24 in 2001 and 2016DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 21, 2026) – A new season for Corvette Racing starts this weekend with the 64th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs will look to add their names to the honor roll that is Corvette Racing’s Rolex 24 victory list – just as AWA (now 13 Autosport) did last year. That list of winners includes two very special and noteworthy inclusions: the 2001 overall winner Corvette C5-R of Ron Fellows, Johnny O’Connell, Chris Kniefel and Franck Freon (alongside a Corvette featuring Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.); and the 2016 GTLM Corvette C7.R of Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Marcel Fässler.

The former was the first overall victory for a Corvette in Rolex 24 history, and the latter was a 1-2 team finish by just 0.034 seconds. With official practice and qualifying for this year’s race starting Thursday, today is an appropriate time to take a trip down memory lane with some of the important and key players from each year…

Corvette Racing Media Resources Documents | Statistics | Photos | Factory Driver Bios | Chevrolet Newsroom

JIM CAMPBELL, VICE PRESIDENT, CHEVROLET MOTORSPORTS & PERFORMANCE COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS: “Two of the biggest accomplishments center around Corvette Racing at Daytona: the 2001 overall Rolex 24 win and the 1-2 GTLM finish in 2016. Both of these achievements displayed the best of Corvette Racing – teamwork by the entire crews, engineering execution and Corvette showcasing itself as America’s sports car. Those program attributes are present in the Corvettes we produce both for the track and the showroom around the world. It is a testament to the collective efforts of our production, powertrain and design engineers alongside our each of our race teams.“Just as important is the tie-in and following with the Corvette community. Corvette fans – and especially fans of Corvette Racing – are loyal and passionate about what we do. This was evident even in the early days of Corvette Racing. We as a team made the decision early on to foster that feeling of ownership between the race program and our Corvette owners, fans and supporters. Our Corvette Corrals – including the one for this weekend at the Rolex 24 – represent what makes us unique. It is this dedication and support from our fans that allows us to continue building, improving and racing Corvettes around the world.” RON FELLOWS, 2001 ROLEX 24 OVERALL WINNER, NO. 2 CORVETTE C5-R: “I can’t remember what time I got in the car for the final stint. Somewhere between 11 and 11:30 and we ended at 1.So it was maybe two-and-a-half stints. I had not been out of the car that long and was in the motorhome laying down to try and get a bit of sleep. Of course we had a TV in there and a scoring monitor. I nodded off and at one point woke up to see the Dyson Racing car going into the first horseshoe with smoke coming out the back of it. I thought it was a highlight from the past… but then I realized that no, that’s this year’s livery! Then in the motorhome comes Doug Fehan to tell me that I needed to finish and we had a chance to win this thing overall. It was an exciting time having gone from our first appearance in the Rolex in 1999 and just hoping to finish to the next year chasing the Viper and finishing second and then having a chance to win again overall the next year. It was really exciting. And of course having the Earnhardts along made for an incredible and one of the greatest race events that I’ve ever been a part of.“Winning Daytona was the beginning of a long run of Corvette Racing success. Guys like myself and Johnny were lucky to be part of a lot of the first firsts. In 2001 to not only to get the class win but to win overall – and a Chevy hadn’t done that since the late 1960s – and on top of that to have the Earnhardts part of that team as well, it created a level of recognition for Corvette Racing. That was the beginning. It got a lot of attention and recognition and set the stage for what turned into a 10-year dominance of the GT1 class for 10 years.” JOHNNY O’CONNELL, 2001 ROLEX 24 OVERALL WINNER, NO. 2 CORVETTE C5-R: “It actually was a pretty easy race. There was some drama with some rain and all that, but it was really a lot of fun. Bill Delong, one of our mechanics, had to drill a hole in our floor to run some water out the cockpit but that was pretty much it.“Every sports car racer has it in their mind to win all the big ones. To date, I still haven’t done Daytona a lot relative to all the other ones; I’ve done Le Mans more than Daytona. So that made it special. No one wants to buy a Rolex. So why buy one if you can get one for free! “But it was special to me because it was my first race with Corvette. Then there was the magnitude of all the attention with the Earnhardts. The guy was legit… he was asking me if there were ways that he could get better. His and my stints coincided. We had more pace than they did, and there was a point in the race where I came up behind him. Even though we would come out onto the oval faster, by the end of the straight they would be faster. They were using a different line… both he and Junior. So when I got to him, rather than go by I decided to follow him to see what he was doing. One of the coolest things ever for me was coming off the banking at oval Turn Four, I was right on his bumper hooked up like that. I kept thinking how cool it was to be drafting at Daytona with the master. It was something I’ll never forget and was pretty darn special.“Before the race, I got what turned out to be the best racing advice of my life from Doug Fehan before the start. He told me that everyone knew I was fast. My job was not to hit anybody, don’t break anything and stay on the racetrack. If we did that, then we were going to have a great race. I’ve kept that mantra throughout my career. It just was a magical time because there was so much energy around the team. We laid such a solid foundation back then for everything moving forward. There was just a really good vibe within the team and you felt that good things were going to happen.“Getting to the end, you were just praying ‘Don’t let anything break’ or ‘Don’t let anybody run into us. Once it looked like we were going to win the race, they put Ron in the car for a really long time. At that stage, Ron was the guy so it totally made sense. But the entire time, I’m praying nothing happens. But he brought it home and we picked up our watches from Jackie Stewart, which was really cool. The event was really amazingly special.”DALE EARNHARDT JR., 2001 ROLEX 24 GTS RUNNER-UP, NO. 3 CORVETTE C5-R: “It was an incredible introduction to an entirely different form of racing that I found to be very enjoyable. Some of my favorite memories of Dad and I both in the midst of our racing careers were with the Corvette Racing team. We spent days testing at Sebring and Daytona and created a lot of memorable moments for us both leading up to the event. Then being able to join each other in this quest for success in a new discipline was rewarding. Both of us were somewhat novices to the approach and process of endurance racing.”OLIVER GAVIN, 2016 ROLEX 24 GTLM WINNER, NO. 4 CORVETTE C7.R: “I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. In those situations as a driver, your teammate is the car and you want to be in control and able to shape it. But there is the element that you are the guy that’s under pressure and you have to deliver. It was really, really intense…the most intense final stint I’ve ever done for Corvette Racing. Chuck (Houghton, race engineer) and I were counting down the laps to see how many times I needed to pick out my point at Turn One and where else did I need to defend. I know Antonio (Garcia) so well. We raced against each other for so many years but we also trained together and ran together and shared houses at races together. There was the whole intense period where I was using all of my knowledge and experience, and he was doing the same. At the same time, there was the voice of Mark Reuss in our ears about racing clean, fair and do not touch. I think there was a point where you could’ve barely put a slip of paper between us, so it was massively intense.“So many people asked me afterward if they really let the two of us race. And absolutely yes they did. That was as hard and as fast the two of us could go.“Antonio had a shorter stint on new tires to the end, so that was playing into the whole mix. The one lap where he gets by me into Turn One, I knew he had braked maybe two meters too late and I thought the only chance I had was to get across the apex and use a tiny bit of a crown in the road to hook the front of my car through the center of the corner and carry maybe one or one-and-a-half mph more than him through there. And it was just enough for me to sling it back through. And then the next few laps seemed to go on forever. I did get warned that I couldn’t drive any more aggressively to keep him behind, so I had to wind that back a bit. The team was trying to be as fair and equally as they possibly could.“Antonio knew his best opportunity on every lap was the run he needed to get through the Bus Stop, where he was particularly strong. He would back himself up through the infield a little bit to get in the exact spot where he didn’t get any aero wash going through and into the Bus Stop while still having enough momentum to get into my tow. He was so nearly perfect but not quite. That’s what I was trying to not have him do. That run through NASCAR Three and Four to the stripe just seemed to last forever… It was like slow-motion. He had done everything he could with what he had but it just wasn’t quite enough.”“I didn’t see Antonio until after he got to the podium after the race. Antonio isn’t someone who has a lot of words but it was a bit of ‘well done’ and a wry smile. He’s always been a great professional, a great friend. He was happy for me in that we had won, but I know he also felt it was definitely one that kind of got away. It was an amazing race, an amazing finish and something that I will always remember.”

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Revisiting HistoryKey voices from two of Corvette Racing’s greatest wins: The Rolex 24 in 2001 and 2016DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 21, 2026) – A new season for Corvette Racing starts this weekend with the 64th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs will look to add their names to the honor roll that is Corvette Racing’s Rolex 24 victory list – just as AWA (now 13 Autosport) did last year. That list of winners includes two very special and noteworthy inclusions: the 2001 overall winner Corvette C5-R of Ron Fellows, Johnny O’Connell, Chris Kniefel and Franck Freon (alongside a Corvette featuring Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.); and the 2016 GTLM Corvette C7.R of Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Marcel Fässler.

The former was the first overall victory for a Corvette in Rolex 24 history, and the latter was a 1-2 team finish by just 0.034 seconds. With official practice and qualifying for this year’s race starting Thursday, today is an appropriate time to take a trip down memory lane with some of the important and key players from each year…

Corvette Racing Media Resources Documents | Statistics | Photos | Factory Driver Bios | Chevrolet Newsroom

JIM CAMPBELL, VICE PRESIDENT, CHEVROLET MOTORSPORTS & PERFORMANCE COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS: “Two of the biggest accomplishments center around Corvette Racing at Daytona: the 2001 overall Rolex 24 win and the 1-2 GTLM finish in 2016. Both of these achievements displayed the best of Corvette Racing – teamwork by the entire crews, engineering execution and Corvette showcasing itself as America’s sports car. Those program attributes are present in the Corvettes we produce both for the track and the showroom around the world. It is a testament to the collective efforts of our production, powertrain and design engineers alongside our each of our race teams.“Just as important is the tie-in and following with the Corvette community. Corvette fans – and especially fans of Corvette Racing – are loyal and passionate about what we do. This was evident even in the early days of Corvette Racing. We as a team made the decision early on to foster that feeling of ownership between the race program and our Corvette owners, fans and supporters. Our Corvette Corrals – including the one for this weekend at the Rolex 24 – represent what makes us unique. It is this dedication and support from our fans that allows us to continue building, improving and racing Corvettes around the world.” RON FELLOWS, 2001 ROLEX 24 OVERALL WINNER, NO. 2 CORVETTE C5-R: “I can’t remember what time I got in the car for the final stint. Somewhere between 11 and 11:30 and we ended at 1.So it was maybe two-and-a-half stints. I had not been out of the car that long and was in the motorhome laying down to try and get a bit of sleep. Of course we had a TV in there and a scoring monitor. I nodded off and at one point woke up to see the Dyson Racing car going into the first horseshoe with smoke coming out the back of it. I thought it was a highlight from the past… but then I realized that no, that’s this year’s livery! Then in the motorhome comes Doug Fehan to tell me that I needed to finish and we had a chance to win this thing overall. It was an exciting time having gone from our first appearance in the Rolex in 1999 and just hoping to finish to the next year chasing the Viper and finishing second and then having a chance to win again overall the next year. It was really exciting. And of course having the Earnhardts along made for an incredible and one of the greatest race events that I’ve ever been a part of.“Winning Daytona was the beginning of a long run of Corvette Racing success. Guys like myself and Johnny were lucky to be part of a lot of the first firsts. In 2001 to not only to get the class win but to win overall – and a Chevy hadn’t done that since the late 1960s – and on top of that to have the Earnhardts part of that team as well, it created a level of recognition for Corvette Racing. That was the beginning. It got a lot of attention and recognition and set the stage for what turned into a 10-year dominance of the GT1 class for 10 years.” JOHNNY O’CONNELL, 2001 ROLEX 24 OVERALL WINNER, NO. 2 CORVETTE C5-R: “It actually was a pretty easy race. There was some drama with some rain and all that, but it was really a lot of fun. Bill Delong, one of our mechanics, had to drill a hole in our floor to run some water out the cockpit but that was pretty much it.“Every sports car racer has it in their mind to win all the big ones. To date, I still haven’t done Daytona a lot relative to all the other ones; I’ve done Le Mans more than Daytona. So that made it special. No one wants to buy a Rolex. So why buy one if you can get one for free! “But it was special to me because it was my first race with Corvette. Then there was the magnitude of all the attention with the Earnhardts. The guy was legit… he was asking me if there were ways that he could get better. His and my stints coincided. We had more pace than they did, and there was a point in the race where I came up behind him. Even though we would come out onto the oval faster, by the end of the straight they would be faster. They were using a different line… both he and Junior. So when I got to him, rather than go by I decided to follow him to see what he was doing. One of the coolest things ever for me was coming off the banking at oval Turn Four, I was right on his bumper hooked up like that. I kept thinking how cool it was to be drafting at Daytona with the master. It was something I’ll never forget and was pretty darn special.“Before the race, I got what turned out to be the best racing advice of my life from Doug Fehan before the start. He told me that everyone knew I was fast. My job was not to hit anybody, don’t break anything and stay on the racetrack. If we did that, then we were going to have a great race. I’ve kept that mantra throughout my career. It just was a magical time because there was so much energy around the team. We laid such a solid foundation back then for everything moving forward. There was just a really good vibe within the team and you felt that good things were going to happen.“Getting to the end, you were just praying ‘Don’t let anything break’ or ‘Don’t let anybody run into us. Once it looked like we were going to win the race, they put Ron in the car for a really long time. At that stage, Ron was the guy so it totally made sense. But the entire time, I’m praying nothing happens. But he brought it home and we picked up our watches from Jackie Stewart, which was really cool. The event was really amazingly special.”DALE EARNHARDT JR., 2001 ROLEX 24 GTS RUNNER-UP, NO. 3 CORVETTE C5-R: “It was an incredible introduction to an entirely different form of racing that I found to be very enjoyable. Some of my favorite memories of Dad and I both in the midst of our racing careers were with the Corvette Racing team. We spent days testing at Sebring and Daytona and created a lot of memorable moments for us both leading up to the event. Then being able to join each other in this quest for success in a new discipline was rewarding. Both of us were somewhat novices to the approach and process of endurance racing.”OLIVER GAVIN, 2016 ROLEX 24 GTLM WINNER, NO. 4 CORVETTE C7.R: “I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. In those situations as a driver, your teammate is the car and you want to be in control and able to shape it. But there is the element that you are the guy that’s under pressure and you have to deliver. It was really, really intense…the most intense final stint I’ve ever done for Corvette Racing. Chuck (Houghton, race engineer) and I were counting down the laps to see how many times I needed to pick out my point at Turn One and where else did I need to defend. I know Antonio (Garcia) so well. We raced against each other for so many years but we also trained together and ran together and shared houses at races together. There was the whole intense period where I was using all of my knowledge and experience, and he was doing the same. At the same time, there was the voice of Mark Reuss in our ears about racing clean, fair and do not touch. I think there was a point where you could’ve barely put a slip of paper between us, so it was massively intense.“So many people asked me afterward if they really let the two of us race. And absolutely yes they did. That was as hard and as fast the two of us could go.“Antonio had a shorter stint on new tires to the end, so that was playing into the whole mix. The one lap where he gets by me into Turn One, I knew he had braked maybe two meters too late and I thought the only chance I had was to get across the apex and use a tiny bit of a crown in the road to hook the front of my car through the center of the corner and carry maybe one or one-and-a-half mph more than him through there. And it was just enough for me to sling it back through. And then the next few laps seemed to go on forever. I did get warned that I couldn’t drive any more aggressively to keep him behind, so I had to wind that back a bit. The team was trying to be as fair and equally as they possibly could.“Antonio knew his best opportunity on every lap was the run he needed to get through the Bus Stop, where he was particularly strong. He would back himself up through the infield a little bit to get in the exact spot where he didn’t get any aero wash going through and into the Bus Stop while still having enough momentum to get into my tow. He was so nearly perfect but not quite. That’s what I was trying to not have him do. That run through NASCAR Three and Four to the stripe just seemed to last forever… It was like slow-motion. He had done everything he could with what he had but it just wasn’t quite enough.”“I didn’t see Antonio until after he got to the podium after the race. Antonio isn’t someone who has a lot of words but it was a bit of ‘well done’ and a wry smile. He’s always been a great professional, a great friend. He was happy for me in that we had won, but I know he also felt it was definitely one that kind of got away. It was an amazing race, an amazing finish and something that I will always remember.”

TOMMY MILNER, 2016 ROLEX 24 GTLM WINNER, NO. 4 CORVETTE C7.R: “There’s a reason why a lot of drivers say they would rather be in the car, because as I experienced that day, sitting on pit lane and watching everything happening is so nerve wracking. You’re watching everything happen and it feels like it takes forever for those final laps. What sticks out in my mind is there were about 30 or 40 minutes to go in the race and time felt like it was going by at somewhat normal speed. About the time that Antonio had gotten quite close to Olly, I swear a full year’s worth of racing had gone by. Then I checked the clock again and it was still 20 minutes to go! Those 10 minutes had elapsed and it felt like 24 hours it took to get to that point. So when that happened, I remember telling myself not to look at the clock anymore and that I’m just going to watch the race unfold.“When Antonio got by Olly into Turn One with a couple laps to go, the whole left side of the pit box there erupted. It was like you could draw a line right down the center. The whole 3 car crew threw their arms up and celebrated. Then Olly got him right back and the whole 4 car side threw their hands up and cheered. It was one of those moments where everyone had that nervous laughter kind of going back between both sides, appreciating what we we’re watching, how special it was to see this crown jewel of sports car racing here in the United States come down to our two cars and those guys racing as hard as they were. “It was great to see what we’ve always felt within the team – a very healthy competitive environment between the two sides of the pitbox. I think everyone was excited for the team getting a one-two. It seemed like we all appreciated what we were able to do and experience that day at Daytona.”MARCEL FÄSSLER, 2016 ROLEX 24 GTLM WINNER, NO. 4 CORVETTE C7.R: “It does not seem like 10 years! Definitely not. But even as time goes on the memories of that race are still present. It’s something I’ll never forget… for a couple of reasons. I got a penalty due to a pit exit infringement. The pit exit was closed and I still believe it was green. But I thought I had ruined our race. But due to yellows we got back. Both Corvettes were super strong and we had the pace for the final hours. All of a sudden we were both up front and the others couldn’t keep up with our pace. We knew then that it would be our race. But which one, No. 4 or No. 3, wasn’t clear.“It was crazy sitting at the pit wall watching Olly and Antonio battling for the lead. I couldn’t really watch anymore after a time. I tried to talk with people hoping time would run down faster but it would not. Garcia was incredibly fast and obviously they were free to race. Those were great drives from both of them but it was one of Gavin’s finest to bring the C7.R across the line with that tiny margin. Unbelievable racing from Corvette Racing… this was true racing as we and the fans want to see.”

SPARTANBURG, SC (January 21, 2026) — Last night during the Power Hour podcast on the CompetitionPlusTV Network hosts Lee Craft and Dujunnea Bland were joined by legendary drag racing announcer Alan Reinhart to announce a new addition to the CompetitionPlusTV Network. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, The Alan Reinhart Show will debut with multi-time Funny Car Champion Ron Capps as the inaugural guest. Nicole Clark, CompetitionPlus.com Director of Social Media will co-host with Reinhart and following the February 4^th debut the show will be broadcast every other Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. ET.

 
“When you bring in someone as talented as Alan Reinhart, it’s an absolute grand slam,” said Bobby Bennett, founder of CompetitionPlus.com. “He brings a deep well of drag racing knowledge and a voice this sport has long relied on and needs. I’m beyond excited about the opportunity to grow the CompetitionPlusTV network with Alan and Nicole as part of the team.”
 
Reinhart was the voice of the NHRA for decades and has been a constant presence in NHRA at the national, regional and divisional level. In addition to his work nationally with the NHRA Reinhart has promoted specialty events for tracks across the country and around the world. His massive network of contacts along with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of drag racing will bring a fresh and informative voice to drag racing media.
 
“I am extremely excited about joining the group at CompetitionPlus.com and the CompetitionPlusTV Network,” said Reinhart. “Obviously I’ve followed and read the reporting by Bobby and his team for years and years. The Power Hour has always been must-listen podcasting for a long time, so to be able to join that group and be a part of it is a great opportunity. I think we’re all going to have a good time and hopefully we’ll all learn a little something along the way.”

Alan Reinhardt, legendary drag racing announcer 

 
Clark joined the CompetitionPlus.com team in January of 2025 as Director of Social Media. She has been responsible for the considerable growth of the CompetitionPlus.com social media channels as well as hosting several shows on her own. Her media savvy and contacts will also add a diverse voice to the show.
 
“I am thrilled to be part of this show and to talk about the sport I love and grew up with,” said Clark. “Alan’s a legend and he knows so much about racing, so it’s a privilege to have the opportunity to co-host with him. I’ve seen what CompetitionPlus.com has been doing over the last year and how much it has expanded its footprint. The addition of this program on CompetitionPlusTV Network shows Bobby’s dedication to the sport and bringing fans even more racing coverage.”
 

 
Nicole Clark, CompetitionPlus Director of Social Media

Alan Reinhart Show to Join CompetitionPlusTV Network on February 4^th

SPARTANBURG, SC (January 21, 2026) — Last night during the Power Hour podcast on the CompetitionPlusTV Network hosts Lee Craft and Dujunnea Bland were joined by legendary drag racing announcer Alan Reinhart to announce a new addition to the CompetitionPlusTV Network. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, The Alan Reinhart Show will debut with multi-time Funny Car Champion Ron Capps as the inaugural guest. Nicole Clark, CompetitionPlus.com Director of Social Media will co-host with Reinhart and following the February 4^th debut the show will be broadcast every other Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. ET.

 
“When you bring in someone as talented as Alan Reinhart, it’s an absolute grand slam,” said Bobby Bennett, founder of CompetitionPlus.com. “He brings a deep well of drag racing knowledge and a voice this sport has long relied on and needs. I’m beyond excited about the opportunity to grow the CompetitionPlusTV network with Alan and Nicole as part of the team.”
 
Reinhart was the voice of the NHRA for decades and has been a constant presence in NHRA at the national, regional and divisional level. In addition to his work nationally with the NHRA Reinhart has promoted specialty events for tracks across the country and around the world. His massive network of contacts along with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of drag racing will bring a fresh and informative voice to drag racing media.
 
“I am extremely excited about joining the group at CompetitionPlus.com and the CompetitionPlusTV Network,” said Reinhart. “Obviously I’ve followed and read the reporting by Bobby and his team for years and years. The Power Hour has always been must-listen podcasting for a long time, so to be able to join that group and be a part of it is a great opportunity. I think we’re all going to have a good time and hopefully we’ll all learn a little something along the way.”

Alan Reinhardt, legendary drag racing announcer 

 
Clark joined the CompetitionPlus.com team in January of 2025 as Director of Social Media. She has been responsible for the considerable growth of the CompetitionPlus.com social media channels as well as hosting several shows on her own. Her media savvy and contacts will also add a diverse voice to the show.
 
“I am thrilled to be part of this show and to talk about the sport I love and grew up with,” said Clark. “Alan’s a legend and he knows so much about racing, so it’s a privilege to have the opportunity to co-host with him. I’ve seen what CompetitionPlus.com has been doing over the last year and how much it has expanded its footprint. The addition of this program on CompetitionPlusTV Network shows Bobby’s dedication to the sport and bringing fans even more racing coverage.”
 

 
Nicole Clark, CompetitionPlus Director of Social Media

The Alan Reinhart Show is one of many planned expansion properties CompetitionPlus.com has in the works for 2026 and beyond. For more information about future plans visit www.competitionplus.com.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2026) – Rackley WAR announced today that trailblazing NASCAR driver and motorsports personality Toni Breidinger will drive the organization’s No. 27 Chevrolet Silverado RST entry for a part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule in 2026. Breidinger’s program will be supported by her longstanding partner lineup including Raising Cane’s, CELSIUS and Sunoco. Breidinger will compete in an eight-race campaign with Rackley WAR, kicking off with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway:  Daytona International SpeedwayTexas Motor SpeedwayDover Motor SpeedwayNashville SuperspeedwayNorth Wilkesboro SpeedwayIndianapolis Raceway ParkNew Hampshire Motor SpeedwayTalladega Superspeedway  “I’m incredibly excited to join Rackley WAR and compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series again in 2026,” said Breidinger. “This schedule includes some of the biggest races on the calendar, and I’m proud to represent partners like Raising Cane’s, CELSIUS and Sunoco. I’m ready to get to work and make the most of every opportunity.” The 26-year-old Bay Area native arrives to Rackley WAR with an extensive and diverse racing resume. She has made 65 starts in the ARCA Menards Series – earning 27 career top-10s to set the record for the most by a female driver in series history. In 2025, she competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Tricon Garage. In addition to stock cars, Breidinger’s portfolio includes 19 USAC victories, along with multiple starts in Late Model Stocks and the Toyota GR Cup Series.  “Toni is a unique talent. She brings visibility and professionalism everywhere she goes,” said Willie Allen, COO of Rackley WAR. “We’re proud to welcome her to the Rackley WAR family and put her in our No. 27 Chevrolet. With the support from Raising Cane’s, CELSIUS, and Sunoco, we’re confident in this program’s future, starting at Daytona in February.” Breidinger’s return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will also mark her first time competing under the Chevrolet banner. The manufacturer’s history in the division includes a series-leading 294 all-time wins and 14 driver championship titles.  “I’m looking forward to starting this next chapter with the Team Chevy family,” continued Breidinger. “Chevrolet’s passion for motorsports and commitment to performance is unrivaled. With their support of Rackley WAR’s growing program, I’m confident they are going to provide me with the resources to compete for wins.”  Outside of racing, Breidinger has appeared in high-profile modeling campaigns for brands including Coach, GAP, Victoria’s Secret and Free People, and she most recently made history as the first NASCAR driver featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has appeared on Ellen and the Today Show and has been featured in print in the New York Post, GQ, Marie Claire, Shape Magazine, and Glamour. With over five million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok, she leads all NASCAR drivers in engagement and social media value, according to Sports Business Journal.Additional details regarding race-by-race sponsorship alignment, team activations and on-track announcements will be released ahead of each event.

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 20, 2026) – The “Late Model Palooza” is back. 

For the seventh time, Volusia Speedway Park will open its doors for multiple divisions of dirt Late Models to tackle for three nights in the 2026 edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals from Wednesday-Saturday, Jan. 21-24. 

The seventh edition of the track’s opening weekend will feature World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision, Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Models, and 602 Late Models each night, starting with open practice for all teams on Wednesday.  

While each night of Sunshine Nationals will feature a complete program for the Outlaws, Thursday and Friday will see CRUSA and 602 Late Models competing in split Features to gain event points. The 604 Late Models will compete for $1,500-to-win, while the 602 Late Models will race for a $1,000 payday. 

The top 20 in event points from the two divisions after Friday will clinch a guaranteed position in Saturday night’s Features. The finale’s program will begin with Last Chance Showdowns, then close with 20 laps and $3,000 up for grabs in the 602 Late Models, along with 30 laps and a $10,000 prize in the 604 Late Models. For more information about the World of Outlaws, you can click the link below. 

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals Opens Late Model Season at Volusia Speedway Park 

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 20, 2026) – The “Late Model Palooza” is back. 

For the seventh time, Volusia Speedway Park will open its doors for multiple divisions of dirt Late Models to tackle for three nights in the 2026 edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals from Wednesday-Saturday, Jan. 21-24. 

The seventh edition of the track’s opening weekend will feature World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision, Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Models, and 602 Late Models each night, starting with open practice for all teams on Wednesday.  

While each night of Sunshine Nationals will feature a complete program for the Outlaws, Thursday and Friday will see CRUSA and 602 Late Models competing in split Features to gain event points. The 604 Late Models will compete for $1,500-to-win, while the 602 Late Models will race for a $1,000 payday. 

The top 20 in event points from the two divisions after Friday will clinch a guaranteed position in Saturday night’s Features. The finale’s program will begin with Last Chance Showdowns, then close with 20 laps and $3,000 up for grabs in the 602 Late Models, along with 30 laps and a $10,000 prize in the 604 Late Models. For more information about the World of Outlaws, you can click the link below. 

Read More: WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Roaring Back to Life for Sunshine Nationals at Volusia 

CONCORD, NC (January 20, 2026) – There’s one thing on Michael “Buddy” Kofoid’s mind entering 2026 – a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.

The 24-year-old is officially signed on for his third consecutive season with The Greatest Show on Dirt aboard the Roth Motorsports No. 83. Kofoid and Dennis and Teresa Roth’s team joined forces in the middle of 2023 and have quickly established themselves as one of the sport’s top pairings.

Kofoid engineered a historic Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024 that saw him rack up seven wins and notch a fourth-place finish in points. He followed that up by bagging a dozen victories in 2025 including a pair of six-figure scores at Huset’s Speedway on the path to a runner-up result in the standings.

That leaves only one spot to climb for Kofoid as he aims to unseat reigning champion David Gravel. Kofoid is already Roth Motorsports’ second winningest driver with the Series, his total of 20 trailing only Danny Lasoski’s 41. And now, the kid from California wants more than anything to bring the legendary California car owners their first World of Outlaws championship.

“I’m more excited than anything,” Kofoid said in a press release. “I feel like we have the car in a really great place and I feel better than I’ve ever been. With that combination I’m looking forward putting it to work this year.”

Kofoid and Roth Motorsports kick off the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season on Feb. 4-7 at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

Buddy Kofoid, Roth Motorsports Ready to Chase Championship in 2026

CONCORD, NC (January 20, 2026) – There’s one thing on Michael “Buddy” Kofoid’s mind entering 2026 – a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.

The 24-year-old is officially signed on for his third consecutive season with The Greatest Show on Dirt aboard the Roth Motorsports No. 83. Kofoid and Dennis and Teresa Roth’s team joined forces in the middle of 2023 and have quickly established themselves as one of the sport’s top pairings.

Kofoid engineered a historic Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024 that saw him rack up seven wins and notch a fourth-place finish in points. He followed that up by bagging a dozen victories in 2025 including a pair of six-figure scores at Huset’s Speedway on the path to a runner-up result in the standings.

That leaves only one spot to climb for Kofoid as he aims to unseat reigning champion David Gravel. Kofoid is already Roth Motorsports’ second winningest driver with the Series, his total of 20 trailing only Danny Lasoski’s 41. And now, the kid from California wants more than anything to bring the legendary California car owners their first World of Outlaws championship.

“I’m more excited than anything,” Kofoid said in a press release. “I feel like we have the car in a really great place and I feel better than I’ve ever been. With that combination I’m looking forward putting it to work this year.”

Kofoid and Roth Motorsports kick off the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season on Feb. 4-7 at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

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

CLEWISTON, FL (Jan. 20, 2026) – Hendry County’s Swamp Cabbage Weekend will have some extra horsepower behind it with a new partnership between the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Hendry County Tourism Development Council.

The partnership pairs one of Florida’s most celebrated cultural events with one of the country’s premier dirt racing series, creating a unique opportunity to showcase Hendry County to a national audience.

The Swamp Cabbage Festival, celebrating its 60th anniversary, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 21-22, is an annual Hendry County tradition that celebrates the region’s history, culture, and community, drawing visitors from across the state and beyond. This year, for the first time in the event’s history, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will play a major role with the addition of the World of Outlaws Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21.

The best Late Model drivers in the country will make the trip south to the “Southern Most Dirt Track” for two nights of wheel-to-wheel action with $12,000 on the line for the winner the first night and then a $20,000 prize up for grabs on Saturday night.

“Partnering with the World of Outlaws during Swamp Cabbage Weekend allows us to showcase Hendry County on a national stage while honoring one of our most treasured traditions,” said Ramon Iglesias, Hendry County commissioner and chair of the Tourist Development Council. “This collaboration brings together culture, community, and world-class motorsports, creating an unforgettable weekend for residents and visitors alike.”

In addition to the Swamp Cabbage 100, race fans and Hendry County residents will also get to see some of the stars and cars of the Series participate in the Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade, which takes place in LaBelle – 30 minutes from the dirt track – on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. There will be floats, music, and local food – including swamp cabbage dishes – for all to enjoy. This year’s theme will be “Denim and Diamonds” to honor the festival’s 60th year.

Fans can plan an entire week around the events by also enjoying Hendry County’s other attractions, such as Lake Okeechobee, boat tours, sky diving adventures, multiple parks, the Clewiston Museum, and much more.

“Hendry County is home to the cities of LaBelle and Clewiston – small town communities known for outdoor recreation and strong ties to their natural surroundings and agricultural heritage,” Iglesias said. “With direct access to both the Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee as well as an expanse of open space, Hendry offers world-class fishing, boating, and waterfront dining, as well as hiking, hunting, and cycling adventures for all to enjoy.”

Hendry County Tourism Development Teams With World of Outlaws For Swamp Cabbage Weekend

CLEWISTON, FL (Jan. 20, 2026) – Hendry County’s Swamp Cabbage Weekend will have some extra horsepower behind it with a new partnership between the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Hendry County Tourism Development Council.

The partnership pairs one of Florida’s most celebrated cultural events with one of the country’s premier dirt racing series, creating a unique opportunity to showcase Hendry County to a national audience.

The Swamp Cabbage Festival, celebrating its 60th anniversary, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 21-22, is an annual Hendry County tradition that celebrates the region’s history, culture, and community, drawing visitors from across the state and beyond. This year, for the first time in the event’s history, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will play a major role with the addition of the World of Outlaws Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21.

The best Late Model drivers in the country will make the trip south to the “Southern Most Dirt Track” for two nights of wheel-to-wheel action with $12,000 on the line for the winner the first night and then a $20,000 prize up for grabs on Saturday night.

“Partnering with the World of Outlaws during Swamp Cabbage Weekend allows us to showcase Hendry County on a national stage while honoring one of our most treasured traditions,” said Ramon Iglesias, Hendry County commissioner and chair of the Tourist Development Council. “This collaboration brings together culture, community, and world-class motorsports, creating an unforgettable weekend for residents and visitors alike.”

In addition to the Swamp Cabbage 100, race fans and Hendry County residents will also get to see some of the stars and cars of the Series participate in the Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade, which takes place in LaBelle – 30 minutes from the dirt track – on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. There will be floats, music, and local food – including swamp cabbage dishes – for all to enjoy. This year’s theme will be “Denim and Diamonds” to honor the festival’s 60th year.

Fans can plan an entire week around the events by also enjoying Hendry County’s other attractions, such as Lake Okeechobee, boat tours, sky diving adventures, multiple parks, the Clewiston Museum, and much more.

“Hendry County is home to the cities of LaBelle and Clewiston – small town communities known for outdoor recreation and strong ties to their natural surroundings and agricultural heritage,” Iglesias said. “With direct access to both the Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee as well as an expanse of open space, Hendry offers world-class fishing, boating, and waterfront dining, as well as hiking, hunting, and cycling adventures for all to enjoy.”

To learn more about what Hendry County has to offer, visit discoverhendrycounty.com.

• 0.034: As in seconds – the winning margin of victory in Corvette Racing’s 1-2 finish at the 2016 Rolex 24. Up until 2023’s LMP2 finish, it was the closest finish in race history • 2: Number of the overall winning Corvette C5-R in the 2001 Rolex 24. Ron Fellows, Johnny O’Connell, Chris Kneifel and Franck Freon completed 656 laps for 2335.36 miles in the winning effort

• 2: Rolex 24 class wins for AWA (now 13 Autosport); the team won in LMP3 in 2023 and won in GTD with its Corvette in 2025. Three of the four drivers return to defend this year • 4: Rolex 24 wins for Corvette Racing as an entrant (run by Pratt Miller Motorsports): 2001 overall (Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell, Kelly Collins, Franck Freon), 2015 GTLM (Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen/Ryan Briscoe), 2016 GTLM (Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler) and 2021 GTLM (Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg)

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• 5: Number of Corvette Z06 GT3.R entries for the 2025 Rolex 24 – two from Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports and one each from 13 Autosport, DXDT Racing and DragonSpeed (GTD). It’s the second straight year with five Corvettes in the race • 7: Corvette factory drivers piloting the Corvette Z06 GT3.R in this year’s race: Antonio Garcia, Alexander Sims, Marvin Kirchhöfer, Tommy Milner, Nicky Catsburg, Nico Varrone (Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller) plus Charlie Eastwood (DXDT Racing) • 15: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001 • 16: Wins in 2025 for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R across six different series. Two of those came in IMSA competition • 33: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen • 40: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Tom Van Rompuy at Fuji in September • 43: Drivers who have driven Corvette Racing entries at Daytona – Earl Bamber, Justin Bell, Matt Bell, Ryan Briscoe, Nicky Catsburg, Kelly Collins, Pipo Derani, Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Charlie Eastwood, Marcel Fässler, Ron Fellows, Orey Fidani, Franck Freon, Antonio Garcia, Oliver Gavin, John Heinricy, Daniel Juncadella, Ben Keating, Lars Kern, Marvin Kirchhöfer, Chris Kneifel, Robin Liddell, Alex Lynn, Jan Magnussen, Anthony Mantella, Scott McLaughlin, Thomas Merrill, Tommy Milner, Simon Pagenaud, John Paul Jr., Andy Pilgrim, Mike Rockenfeller, Scott Sharp, Alexander Sims, Marco Sorensen, Nick Tandy, Jordan Taylor, Alec Udell, Shane Van Gisbergen, Nico Varrone, Salih Yoluc and Connor Zilisch • 73: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year • 76: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. Johor Motorsports Racing’s Yasser Shahin and TF Sport’s James Roe were the latest in December’s opening round of the Asian Le Mans Series in Sepang • 154: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 118 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, five in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and GT America and two in the European Le Mans Series • 359: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999 • 74.013.04: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries at Daytona since 1999. That equates to 3,218 trips across the length of Daytona Beach – approximately 23 miles • 462,758.39: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. The program should surpass the half-million mile mark midway through this seasonCorvette Racing History at The Rolex 24 (wins in bold) 1999 – No. 2 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Chris Kneifel/John Paul Jr. – 3rd in GTSNo. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Scott Sharp/John Heinricy – 12th in GTS  2000 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Chris Kneifel/Justin Bell – 2nd in GTSNo. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 10th in GTS 2001 – No. 2 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Chris Kneifel/Franck Freon – 1st in GTS (overall win)No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Dale Earnhardt/Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 2nd in GTS 2014 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – 10th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Robin Liddell – 5th in GTLM 2015 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – 1st in GTLM (Magnussen fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Simon Pagenaud – 3rd in GTLM (Gavin pole) 2016 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 2nd in GTLM (Garcia fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 1st in GTLM (Winner by 0.034 second) 2017 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 9th in GTLM 2018 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 3rd in GTLM (Magnussen pole)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 4th in GTLM 2019 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 6th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 8th in GTLM 2020 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 7th in GTLM 2021 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 1st in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy/Alexander Sims – 2nd in GTLM 2022 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 6th in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy/Marco Sorensen – 10th in GTD PRO 2023 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Tommy Milner – 2nd in GTD PRO 2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims/Daniel Juncadella – 5th in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg/Earl Bamber – 8th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern/Alex Lynn – 21st in GTDNo. 17 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Nico Varrone/Anthony Mantella/Thomas Merrill/Charlie Eastwood – 18th in GTD 2025 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims/Daniel Juncadella – 2nd in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg/Nico Varrone – 7th in GTD PRONo. 91 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Ben Keating/Scott McLaughlin/Shane Van Gisbergen/Connor Zilisch – 9th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern/Marvin Kirchhöfer – 1st in GTDNo. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Charlie Eastwood/Alec Udell/Salih Yoluc/Pipo Derani – 19th in GTD

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers

• 0.034: As in seconds – the winning margin of victory in Corvette Racing’s 1-2 finish at the 2016 Rolex 24. Up until 2023’s LMP2 finish, it was the closest finish in race history • 2: Number of the overall winning Corvette C5-R in the 2001 Rolex 24. Ron Fellows, Johnny O’Connell, Chris Kneifel and Franck Freon completed 656 laps for 2335.36 miles in the winning effort

• 2: Rolex 24 class wins for AWA (now 13 Autosport); the team won in LMP3 in 2023 and won in GTD with its Corvette in 2025. Three of the four drivers return to defend this year • 4: Rolex 24 wins for Corvette Racing as an entrant (run by Pratt Miller Motorsports): 2001 overall (Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell, Kelly Collins, Franck Freon), 2015 GTLM (Antonio Garcia/Jan Magnussen/Ryan Briscoe), 2016 GTLM (Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler) and 2021 GTLM (Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg)

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• 5: Number of Corvette Z06 GT3.R entries for the 2025 Rolex 24 – two from Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports and one each from 13 Autosport, DXDT Racing and DragonSpeed (GTD). It’s the second straight year with five Corvettes in the race • 7: Corvette factory drivers piloting the Corvette Z06 GT3.R in this year’s race: Antonio Garcia, Alexander Sims, Marvin Kirchhöfer, Tommy Milner, Nicky Catsburg, Nico Varrone (Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller) plus Charlie Eastwood (DXDT Racing) • 15: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001 • 16: Wins in 2025 for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R across six different series. Two of those came in IMSA competition • 33: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen • 40: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Tom Van Rompuy at Fuji in September • 43: Drivers who have driven Corvette Racing entries at Daytona – Earl Bamber, Justin Bell, Matt Bell, Ryan Briscoe, Nicky Catsburg, Kelly Collins, Pipo Derani, Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Charlie Eastwood, Marcel Fässler, Ron Fellows, Orey Fidani, Franck Freon, Antonio Garcia, Oliver Gavin, John Heinricy, Daniel Juncadella, Ben Keating, Lars Kern, Marvin Kirchhöfer, Chris Kneifel, Robin Liddell, Alex Lynn, Jan Magnussen, Anthony Mantella, Scott McLaughlin, Thomas Merrill, Tommy Milner, Simon Pagenaud, John Paul Jr., Andy Pilgrim, Mike Rockenfeller, Scott Sharp, Alexander Sims, Marco Sorensen, Nick Tandy, Jordan Taylor, Alec Udell, Shane Van Gisbergen, Nico Varrone, Salih Yoluc and Connor Zilisch • 73: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year • 76: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. Johor Motorsports Racing’s Yasser Shahin and TF Sport’s James Roe were the latest in December’s opening round of the Asian Le Mans Series in Sepang • 154: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 118 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, five in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and GT America and two in the European Le Mans Series • 359: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999 • 74.013.04: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries at Daytona since 1999. That equates to 3,218 trips across the length of Daytona Beach – approximately 23 miles • 462,758.39: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. The program should surpass the half-million mile mark midway through this seasonCorvette Racing History at The Rolex 24 (wins in bold) 1999 – No. 2 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Chris Kneifel/John Paul Jr. – 3rd in GTSNo. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Scott Sharp/John Heinricy – 12th in GTS  2000 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Chris Kneifel/Justin Bell – 2nd in GTSNo. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 10th in GTS 2001 – No. 2 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Chris Kneifel/Franck Freon – 1st in GTS (overall win)No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Dale Earnhardt/Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 2nd in GTS 2014 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – 10th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Robin Liddell – 5th in GTLM 2015 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – 1st in GTLM (Magnussen fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Simon Pagenaud – 3rd in GTLM (Gavin pole) 2016 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 2nd in GTLM (Garcia fastest race lap)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 1st in GTLM (Winner by 0.034 second) 2017 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 9th in GTLM 2018 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 3rd in GTLM (Magnussen pole)No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 4th in GTLM 2019 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 6th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 8th in GTLM 2020 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 4th in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 7th in GTLM 2021 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 1st in GTLMNo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy/Alexander Sims – 2nd in GTLM 2022 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 6th in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy/Marco Sorensen – 10th in GTD PRO 2023 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Tommy Milner – 2nd in GTD PRO 2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims/Daniel Juncadella – 5th in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg/Earl Bamber – 8th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern/Alex Lynn – 21st in GTDNo. 17 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Nico Varrone/Anthony Mantella/Thomas Merrill/Charlie Eastwood – 18th in GTD 2025 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims/Daniel Juncadella – 2nd in GTD PRONo. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg/Nico Varrone – 7th in GTD PRONo. 91 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Ben Keating/Scott McLaughlin/Shane Van Gisbergen/Connor Zilisch – 9th in GTD PRONo. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern/Marvin Kirchhöfer – 1st in GTDNo. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Charlie Eastwood/Alec Udell/Salih Yoluc/Pipo Derani – 19th in GTD

CONCORD, NC (Jan. 19, 2026) — With the 35th consecutive season of American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) racing on the horizon, the full schedule has come more into focus, featuring a mix of ASCS staples, new venues and returning favorites.

Thirty-five race dates have been confirmed on the new calendar, which begins at Volusia Speedway Park, Jan. 29–31, as part of the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals and concludes at Creek County Speedway, Oct. 16–17, in the 11th edition of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling. The national 360 Sprint Car circuit will take drivers to 22 different tracks across 12 states in 10 months.

Drivers will vie for a slice of the $152,000 championship points fund, which awards $40,000 to the champion, $25,000 to the runner-up and $20,000 to third place. Dotted throughout the schedule are several special event purses, including five events with at least $10,000 to win and nine with a minimum $5,000 in store for the winner.

Tickets for each of these events will be sold at the track on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

WHAT’S NEW

Texarkana 67 Speedway (July 11)

Three-time national ASCS champion Tim Crawley welcomes the tour back to his facility at Texarkana 67 Speedway on Saturday, July 11, for the Ralph Henson Memorial. The event salutes the late Little Rock native and will serve as the Series’ 14th appearance at Texarkana. ASCS’ visit to the 3/8-mile oval last June produced the most exciting race of the season, featuring a three-way, back-and-forth battle for the lead for several laps between Matt Covington, Blake Hahn, and race winner Sam Hafertepe Jr.

Worthington Speedway / Viking Speedway (July 30, Aug. 1)

Worthington Speedway was originally slated to host the Series on Friday, July 31, coupling with fellow Minnesota oval Viking Speedway on August 1. Due to a nearby scheduling conflict, ASCS will now make its debut at Worthington on Thursday, July 30, and then head to Viking to race Saturday, Aug. 1, in the two-race event dubbed the Gopher State 360 Challenge. Worthington and Viking will become the third and fourth tracks in the state of Minnesota to host the Series, joining Jackson Motorplex and North Central Speedway.

Riverside International Speedway (Aug. 22)

The historic Riverside International Speedway will host the Series for the 37th time in history in the second running of King of the Ditch. The $5,000-to-win main event ran unsanctioned in 2025 but welcomes the ASCS full-timers in 2026. Arkansas native Derek Hagar swept the weekend in the most recent national ASCS visit in 2024, marking his ninth and 10th career Series victories.

Gallatin Speedway (Sept. 4)

For the first time since 2021, the American Sprint Car Series heads to Gallatin Speedway in Belgrade, MT, to kick off a three-race weekend in “Big Sky Country.” The 3/8-mile oval, which hosts weekly IMCA and WISSOTA action on a weekly basis, has also hosted ASCS Frontier Region action in the past, and welcomes the national Series back for the 10th time on Friday, Sept. 4 before back-to-back nights at fellow Montana oval Electric City Speedway on Sept. 5–6.

Moberly Motorsports Park (Sept. 11-12)

The high-banked, 4/10-mile oval in Moberly, MO, welcomes the American Sprint Car Series back for the first time since its 2017 debut in a two-day event — Friday–Saturday, Sept. 11–12, with a $6,000 winner’s share for Saturday’s program. Moberly has hosted several ASCS-sanctioned events in the past under the Warrior Region banner in addition to the Sprint Invaders and Malvern Bank 360 Sprints.

RPM Speedway (Oct. 10)

The 1/4-mile bullring of RPM Speedway welcomes the Series back for the first time in two years on Saturday, Oct. 10. The track in Crandall, TX, hosted a two-day event for the national Series in October 2024, won by Series champions Seth Bergman and Sam Hafertepe Jr.

MARQUEE EVENTS

55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Jan. 29–31)

The 55th edition of Florida’s biggest dirt track racing extravaganza will feature the stars of the American Sprint Car Series against several national 410 Sprint Car invaders for the second consecutive year in a three-day 360 Sprint Car showdown at Volusia Speedway Park. The historic, 1/2-mile oval will host two, $3,000-to-win programs on Thursday and Friday before the $12,000-to-win finale on Saturday.

New for 2026 will be an event points fund. Each night, drivers will earn points toward the Big Gator Championship standings. The driver with the most points after all three races will be crowned the DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator champion, hoist the iconic golden gator trophy, and pocket a $2,000 bonus check. The runner-up will take home $1,000 and $500 will go to third place.

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Sonoran Clash (Feb. 21–22, Feb. 28–March 1)

For the first time in Series history, Central Arizona Raceway will host the national 360 Sprint Car stars for two separate weekends of action at the 3/8-mile oval in the inaugural running of the Sonoran Clash – Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 29-March 1.

Drivers will compete for a $4,000 payday on both Saturdays, and then a $6,000 check on both Sundays.

Over the four-race stretch, drivers will earn points toward a special miniseries championship chase, which pays $3,000 to the winner, $2,000 to the runner-up and $1,000 to third place.

The Big One (June 26–27)

In July, the Series made its triumphant return to Belleville High Banks for the first time in 11 years. Next June, the historic, 1/2-mile oval welcomes the national 360 Sprint Car stars back in the second running of The Big One.

Friday’s preliminary program will pay $4,000-to-win before drivers compete in the $10,000-to-win, $700-to-start finale on Saturday.

Five-time Series champion Sam Hafertepe Jr. swept the inaugural event in July, beating Kansas native and fellow Series champion Jason Martin in a thrilling, high-speed battle through traffic on Friday before giving a dominant, flag-to-flag performance for the win on Saturday.

360 Knoxville Nationals (Aug. 6–8)

The biggest 360 Sprint Car race in the world goes green at Knoxville Raceway next August in the 36th annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank.

Two preliminary nights of action kick things off Thursday and Friday at the historic 1/2-mile oval, setting the stage for the $20,000-to-win finale Saturday night. An additional $15,000 are up for grabs in lap money, making for a possible $35,000 winner’s share.

In August, fans were treated to a thrilling battle for the lead in the closing laps between Rico Abreu and Kyle Larson. Abreu retook the lead in the end and pocketed $34,000 total in his first career 360 Knoxville Nationals title.

Harvey Ostermiller Memorial (Aug. 28–29)

Big Sky Speedway hosts the ninth edition of the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial next August with big money on the line in Big Sky Country.

The 3/8-mile oval, located in Billings, MT, hosts the Series for the 10th time in track history with a two-night program featuring a special purse. The event pays tribute to the late Montana resident and Sprint Car supporter, who helped to build the track before its opening in 2003.

2025 Knoxville Nationals winner Ryan Timms swept the weekend last year in a dominant showing over the 360 Sprint Car regulars, two weeks after his triumph on dirt track racing’s biggest stage.

Fuzzy’s Fall Fling (Oct. 16–17)

The American Sprint Car Series champion will once again be crowned at its homeland in 2026.

Creek County Speedway hosts the 11th edition of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling, paying tribute to one of the Series’ most honorable figures — Fuzzy Hahn — the late wife of track and Series founder, Emmett Hahn. A $4,000 winner’s share is up for grabs on Friday night before a $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday. Following the checkered flag on Saturday comes a special championship celebration, complete with the presentation of the Emmett Hahn Trophy.

NOTE — The dates for this event were moved from its originally announced weekend of Nov. 13–14.

2026 American Sprint Car Series Schedule

Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29–31 | Volusia Speedway Park | Barberville, FL

Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 21–22 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ
Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ

Saturday, April 11 | Salina Highbanks Speedway | Salina, OK

Friday, May 8 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO

Saturday, May 9 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY
Friday, May 29 | TBA

Saturday, May 30 | Salt City Speedway | Hutchinson, KS

Friday, June 5 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

Saturday, June 6 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS

Saturday, June 13 | Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR

Friday–Saturday, June 26–27 | Belleville High Banks | Belleville, KS
Friday, July 10 | TBA
Saturday, July 11 | Texarkana 67 Speedway | Texarkana, AR

Saturday, July 25 | Dodge City Raceway Park | Dodge City, KS
Sunday, July 26 | TBA
Thursday, July 30 | Worthington Speedway | Worthington, MN

Saturday, Aug. 1 | Viking Speedway | Alexandria, MN

Thursday–Saturday, Aug. 6–8 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA
Friday, Aug. 21 | TBA

Saturday, Aug. 22 | Riverside International Speedway | West Memphis, AR

Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29 | Big Sky Speedway | Billings, MT
Friday, Sept. 4 | Gallatin Speedway | Belgrade, MT

Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 5–6 | Electric City Speedway | Great Falls, MT
Friday–Saturday, Sept. 11–12 | Moberly Motorsports Park | Moberly, MO

Sunday, Sept. 13 | Eagle Raceway | Eagle, NE

Saturday, Oct. 10 | RPM Speedway | Crandall, TX

Friday–Saturday, Oct. 16–17 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

2026 SCHEDULE: American Sprint Car Series Visits New Venues, Returning Favorites in 35th Season

CONCORD, NC (Jan. 19, 2026) — With the 35th consecutive season of American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) racing on the horizon, the full schedule has come more into focus, featuring a mix of ASCS staples, new venues and returning favorites.

Thirty-five race dates have been confirmed on the new calendar, which begins at Volusia Speedway Park, Jan. 29–31, as part of the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals and concludes at Creek County Speedway, Oct. 16–17, in the 11th edition of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling. The national 360 Sprint Car circuit will take drivers to 22 different tracks across 12 states in 10 months.

Drivers will vie for a slice of the $152,000 championship points fund, which awards $40,000 to the champion, $25,000 to the runner-up and $20,000 to third place. Dotted throughout the schedule are several special event purses, including five events with at least $10,000 to win and nine with a minimum $5,000 in store for the winner.

Tickets for each of these events will be sold at the track on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

WHAT’S NEW

Texarkana 67 Speedway (July 11)

Three-time national ASCS champion Tim Crawley welcomes the tour back to his facility at Texarkana 67 Speedway on Saturday, July 11, for the Ralph Henson Memorial. The event salutes the late Little Rock native and will serve as the Series’ 14th appearance at Texarkana. ASCS’ visit to the 3/8-mile oval last June produced the most exciting race of the season, featuring a three-way, back-and-forth battle for the lead for several laps between Matt Covington, Blake Hahn, and race winner Sam Hafertepe Jr.

Worthington Speedway / Viking Speedway (July 30, Aug. 1)

Worthington Speedway was originally slated to host the Series on Friday, July 31, coupling with fellow Minnesota oval Viking Speedway on August 1. Due to a nearby scheduling conflict, ASCS will now make its debut at Worthington on Thursday, July 30, and then head to Viking to race Saturday, Aug. 1, in the two-race event dubbed the Gopher State 360 Challenge. Worthington and Viking will become the third and fourth tracks in the state of Minnesota to host the Series, joining Jackson Motorplex and North Central Speedway.

Riverside International Speedway (Aug. 22)

The historic Riverside International Speedway will host the Series for the 37th time in history in the second running of King of the Ditch. The $5,000-to-win main event ran unsanctioned in 2025 but welcomes the ASCS full-timers in 2026. Arkansas native Derek Hagar swept the weekend in the most recent national ASCS visit in 2024, marking his ninth and 10th career Series victories.

Gallatin Speedway (Sept. 4)

For the first time since 2021, the American Sprint Car Series heads to Gallatin Speedway in Belgrade, MT, to kick off a three-race weekend in “Big Sky Country.” The 3/8-mile oval, which hosts weekly IMCA and WISSOTA action on a weekly basis, has also hosted ASCS Frontier Region action in the past, and welcomes the national Series back for the 10th time on Friday, Sept. 4 before back-to-back nights at fellow Montana oval Electric City Speedway on Sept. 5–6.

Moberly Motorsports Park (Sept. 11-12)

The high-banked, 4/10-mile oval in Moberly, MO, welcomes the American Sprint Car Series back for the first time since its 2017 debut in a two-day event — Friday–Saturday, Sept. 11–12, with a $6,000 winner’s share for Saturday’s program. Moberly has hosted several ASCS-sanctioned events in the past under the Warrior Region banner in addition to the Sprint Invaders and Malvern Bank 360 Sprints.

RPM Speedway (Oct. 10)

The 1/4-mile bullring of RPM Speedway welcomes the Series back for the first time in two years on Saturday, Oct. 10. The track in Crandall, TX, hosted a two-day event for the national Series in October 2024, won by Series champions Seth Bergman and Sam Hafertepe Jr.

MARQUEE EVENTS

55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Jan. 29–31)

The 55th edition of Florida’s biggest dirt track racing extravaganza will feature the stars of the American Sprint Car Series against several national 410 Sprint Car invaders for the second consecutive year in a three-day 360 Sprint Car showdown at Volusia Speedway Park. The historic, 1/2-mile oval will host two, $3,000-to-win programs on Thursday and Friday before the $12,000-to-win finale on Saturday.

New for 2026 will be an event points fund. Each night, drivers will earn points toward the Big Gator Championship standings. The driver with the most points after all three races will be crowned the DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator champion, hoist the iconic golden gator trophy, and pocket a $2,000 bonus check. The runner-up will take home $1,000 and $500 will go to third place.

To get your tickets for DIRTcar Nationals, click the link below.

DIRTcar NATIONALS TICKETS

Sonoran Clash (Feb. 21–22, Feb. 28–March 1)

For the first time in Series history, Central Arizona Raceway will host the national 360 Sprint Car stars for two separate weekends of action at the 3/8-mile oval in the inaugural running of the Sonoran Clash – Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 29-March 1.

Drivers will compete for a $4,000 payday on both Saturdays, and then a $6,000 check on both Sundays.

Over the four-race stretch, drivers will earn points toward a special miniseries championship chase, which pays $3,000 to the winner, $2,000 to the runner-up and $1,000 to third place.

The Big One (June 26–27)

In July, the Series made its triumphant return to Belleville High Banks for the first time in 11 years. Next June, the historic, 1/2-mile oval welcomes the national 360 Sprint Car stars back in the second running of The Big One.

Friday’s preliminary program will pay $4,000-to-win before drivers compete in the $10,000-to-win, $700-to-start finale on Saturday.

Five-time Series champion Sam Hafertepe Jr. swept the inaugural event in July, beating Kansas native and fellow Series champion Jason Martin in a thrilling, high-speed battle through traffic on Friday before giving a dominant, flag-to-flag performance for the win on Saturday.

360 Knoxville Nationals (Aug. 6–8)

The biggest 360 Sprint Car race in the world goes green at Knoxville Raceway next August in the 36th annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank.

Two preliminary nights of action kick things off Thursday and Friday at the historic 1/2-mile oval, setting the stage for the $20,000-to-win finale Saturday night. An additional $15,000 are up for grabs in lap money, making for a possible $35,000 winner’s share.

In August, fans were treated to a thrilling battle for the lead in the closing laps between Rico Abreu and Kyle Larson. Abreu retook the lead in the end and pocketed $34,000 total in his first career 360 Knoxville Nationals title.

Harvey Ostermiller Memorial (Aug. 28–29)

Big Sky Speedway hosts the ninth edition of the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial next August with big money on the line in Big Sky Country.

The 3/8-mile oval, located in Billings, MT, hosts the Series for the 10th time in track history with a two-night program featuring a special purse. The event pays tribute to the late Montana resident and Sprint Car supporter, who helped to build the track before its opening in 2003.

2025 Knoxville Nationals winner Ryan Timms swept the weekend last year in a dominant showing over the 360 Sprint Car regulars, two weeks after his triumph on dirt track racing’s biggest stage.

Fuzzy’s Fall Fling (Oct. 16–17)

The American Sprint Car Series champion will once again be crowned at its homeland in 2026.

Creek County Speedway hosts the 11th edition of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling, paying tribute to one of the Series’ most honorable figures — Fuzzy Hahn — the late wife of track and Series founder, Emmett Hahn. A $4,000 winner’s share is up for grabs on Friday night before a $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday. Following the checkered flag on Saturday comes a special championship celebration, complete with the presentation of the Emmett Hahn Trophy.

NOTE — The dates for this event were moved from its originally announced weekend of Nov. 13–14.

2026 American Sprint Car Series Schedule

Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29–31 | Volusia Speedway Park | Barberville, FL

Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 21–22 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ
Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ

Saturday, April 11 | Salina Highbanks Speedway | Salina, OK

Friday, May 8 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO

Saturday, May 9 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY
Friday, May 29 | TBA

Saturday, May 30 | Salt City Speedway | Hutchinson, KS

Friday, June 5 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

Saturday, June 6 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS

Saturday, June 13 | Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR

Friday–Saturday, June 26–27 | Belleville High Banks | Belleville, KS
Friday, July 10 | TBA
Saturday, July 11 | Texarkana 67 Speedway | Texarkana, AR

Saturday, July 25 | Dodge City Raceway Park | Dodge City, KS
Sunday, July 26 | TBA
Thursday, July 30 | Worthington Speedway | Worthington, MN

Saturday, Aug. 1 | Viking Speedway | Alexandria, MN

Thursday–Saturday, Aug. 6–8 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA
Friday, Aug. 21 | TBA

Saturday, Aug. 22 | Riverside International Speedway | West Memphis, AR

Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29 | Big Sky Speedway | Billings, MT
Friday, Sept. 4 | Gallatin Speedway | Belgrade, MT

Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 5–6 | Electric City Speedway | Great Falls, MT
Friday–Saturday, Sept. 11–12 | Moberly Motorsports Park | Moberly, MO

Sunday, Sept. 13 | Eagle Raceway | Eagle, NE

Saturday, Oct. 10 | RPM Speedway | Crandall, TX

Friday–Saturday, Oct. 16–17 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

ARTICLE: https://ascsracing.com/news/2026-s

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 19, 2026) – For the first time since early November, it’s race week for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision.

As they have every year since 2021, The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will begin the 2026 season at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 22-24.

A practice night on Wednesday will give teams an opportunity to knock the rust off before Thursday’s opening night, which features a 35-lap, $12,000-to-win, World of Outlaws main event. Another 35-lapper will follow on Friday before the stakes are raised on Saturday, which will see drivers race 50 laps for $20,000 in the Sunshine Nationals finale.

Crate Racin’ USA DIRTcar Pro (604) Late Models and 602 Late Models will also be on the card on all three nights to round out the “Late Model Palooza.”

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

CHASING THREE: Only four drivers in the history of the sport can call themselves a three-time World of Outlaws champion – Billy Moyer, Darrell Lanigan, Josh Richards and Brandon Sheppard. By the end of the year, Bobby Pierce wants to make it five.

Eleven weeks after wrapping up his second championship at World of Outlaws World Finals, the chase for a third title in four years begins this week at Volusia. The “Smooth Operator” is a four-time winner at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile,” but all four have come in February at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

With his first win of 2026 under his belt from Sunday at the Wild West Shootout, Pierce will look to build on that momentum and earn the first straw hat of his career this week.

CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGERS: Breathing down Pierce’s neck is a hungry crop of drivers looking to start their own dynasty at the top of dirt Late Model racing.

Leading that charge is Nick Hoffman, who ended 2025 only 56 points behind Pierce after a strong end to the year at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. It was the best points finish of his three-year World of Outlaws career, and a strong start at Volusia – a place he’s won at twice in a Late Model and dozens of times in a DIRTcar UMP Modified – could go a long way toward putting him in prime position come World Finals.

One of the other primary threats also has a No. 9 on the side of his car, as Tim McCreadie is back with Briggs Transport for another full-time World of Outlaws run. “T-Mac” got off to a lackluster start a year ago while he was working through chassis changes and other growing pains in his new surroundings. Now that he’s coming back with the same combination he finished 2025 in top form with, McCreadie will be ready to start the new season with his first Sunshine Nationals victory and his first Volusia score in three years.

Ryan Gustin is looking to claim the season opener for the second year in a row. Last season’s Sunshine Nationals win was his first of five with the World of Outlaws in 2025, tying his single-season high. The “Reaper” has already gotten his 2026 campaign off to a hot start, scoring three top fives in six starts at the Wild West Shootout.

HELLO, MY NAME IS: Over the past few weeks, plenty of new and returning names have announced their plans to tackle the full World of Outlaws schedule in the year ahead.

Leading that charge is Tyler Erb, who will be a full-time Outlaw this season for the first time since 2018. “Terbo” has never reached Victory Lane at Volusia, but has stood on the podium three times at DIRTcar Nationals in 2017, 2024, and 2025.

The roster also includes a quartet of MD3 Rookie of the Year candidates, and two of them will begin their maiden World of Outlaws season in their home state. St. Augustine, FL’s Trey Mills began his driving career at the Volusia go-kart track, competed in the track’s 602 and 604 Late Model divisions on his rise through the ranks, and ran his first Super Late Model race at the track in 2022 at age 13.

Residing four hours south in Clewiston, FL is Eli Johnson, who will race a Super Late Model at Volusia for the first time this week. He has been there in a 604 Late Model though, picking up a top 10 in “Fab 5” weekly racing last March.

Logan Zarin is set for his second trip south to Volusia this week after making his debut at the track two years ago at DIRTcar Nationals. That event only yielded one Feature start in five nights, but he’s confident in his ability to use what he learned to make improvements in his Volusia return.

The latest addition to the list of first-year Outlaws is Daulton Wilson, who is starting his first full season driving for Florida-based team owner William “Augie” Burttram and Big Frog/Viper Motorsports. The Fayetteville, NC native has been an annual staple at Volusia since 2022, and while he has four DIRTcar Nationals top fives, Wilson has never finished better than 17th at Sunshine Nationals.

VOLUSIA 2.0: Ten months after Volusia was coated in truckloads of dark gumbo clay, Super Late Models will hit the track for the first time in competition at Sunshine Nationals.

However, that doesn’t mean the entire field will be flying blind. Drake Troutman and Ethan Dotson finished 1-2 in Modified action at last year’s Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial, and both will be looking for more of the same as they begin their sophomore seasons with the World of Outlaws. Volusia has also hosted several Late Model test sessions in recent months, with the likes of McCreadie, Mills, Brandon Overton and more all turning laps on the new dirt.

NEW FACES, NEW PLACES: With Sunshine Nationals serving as the first event of the season for many teams, fans will get their first look at several new pairings that shook the Late Model world during “Silly Season.”

After Ricky Thornton Jr. collected his first win of the year in the Adam Family Motorsports ride at Central Arizona Raceway, he’ll return to his usual seat at Koehler Motorsports with a familiar face on the wrenches. Anthony Burroughs reunited with Thornton last month at the Gateway Dirt Nationals and will officially begin his first campaign as part of the Koehler camp at Volusia. The Thornton-Burroughs duo won 56 races together at SSI Motorsports between 2021 and 2024 – including a stellar 34-win season in 2023 – and will look to rekindle that magic starting this week.

Chris Madden will also start a new chapter at Sunshine Nationals, as the Gray Court, SC native will begin his stint as driver of the Infinity Chassis house car at Wells Motorsports. “Smokey” enters the week as a four-time Volusia winner, with his most recent victory coming in 2023.

One of the nation’s top regional talents is set for his first season at the national level in 2026, as Loudon, TN’s Cory Hedgecock will make his first start in the Billy Hicks Racing No. 79 on Thursday night. The two-time World of Outlaws winner at 411 Motor Speedway has never been to Volusia in a Super Late Model, but has a Sunshine Nationals record of five top fives in eight starts in a 604 Late Model.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Roaring Back to Life for Sunshine Nationals at Volusia

BARBERVILLE, FL (January 19, 2026) – For the first time since early November, it’s race week for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision.

As they have every year since 2021, The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will begin the 2026 season at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 22-24.

A practice night on Wednesday will give teams an opportunity to knock the rust off before Thursday’s opening night, which features a 35-lap, $12,000-to-win, World of Outlaws main event. Another 35-lapper will follow on Friday before the stakes are raised on Saturday, which will see drivers race 50 laps for $20,000 in the Sunshine Nationals finale.

Crate Racin’ USA DIRTcar Pro (604) Late Models and 602 Late Models will also be on the card on all three nights to round out the “Late Model Palooza.”

GET TICKETS

WATCH LIVE ON DIRTVISION

Here are this week’s top storylines:

CHASING THREE: Only four drivers in the history of the sport can call themselves a three-time World of Outlaws champion – Billy Moyer, Darrell Lanigan, Josh Richards and Brandon Sheppard. By the end of the year, Bobby Pierce wants to make it five.

Eleven weeks after wrapping up his second championship at World of Outlaws World Finals, the chase for a third title in four years begins this week at Volusia. The “Smooth Operator” is a four-time winner at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile,” but all four have come in February at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

With his first win of 2026 under his belt from Sunday at the Wild West Shootout, Pierce will look to build on that momentum and earn the first straw hat of his career this week.

CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGERS: Breathing down Pierce’s neck is a hungry crop of drivers looking to start their own dynasty at the top of dirt Late Model racing.

Leading that charge is Nick Hoffman, who ended 2025 only 56 points behind Pierce after a strong end to the year at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. It was the best points finish of his three-year World of Outlaws career, and a strong start at Volusia – a place he’s won at twice in a Late Model and dozens of times in a DIRTcar UMP Modified – could go a long way toward putting him in prime position come World Finals.

One of the other primary threats also has a No. 9 on the side of his car, as Tim McCreadie is back with Briggs Transport for another full-time World of Outlaws run. “T-Mac” got off to a lackluster start a year ago while he was working through chassis changes and other growing pains in his new surroundings. Now that he’s coming back with the same combination he finished 2025 in top form with, McCreadie will be ready to start the new season with his first Sunshine Nationals victory and his first Volusia score in three years.

Ryan Gustin is looking to claim the season opener for the second year in a row. Last season’s Sunshine Nationals win was his first of five with the World of Outlaws in 2025, tying his single-season high. The “Reaper” has already gotten his 2026 campaign off to a hot start, scoring three top fives in six starts at the Wild West Shootout.

HELLO, MY NAME IS: Over the past few weeks, plenty of new and returning names have announced their plans to tackle the full World of Outlaws schedule in the year ahead.

Leading that charge is Tyler Erb, who will be a full-time Outlaw this season for the first time since 2018. “Terbo” has never reached Victory Lane at Volusia, but has stood on the podium three times at DIRTcar Nationals in 2017, 2024, and 2025.

The roster also includes a quartet of MD3 Rookie of the Year candidates, and two of them will begin their maiden World of Outlaws season in their home state. St. Augustine, FL’s Trey Mills began his driving career at the Volusia go-kart track, competed in the track’s 602 and 604 Late Model divisions on his rise through the ranks, and ran his first Super Late Model race at the track in 2022 at age 13.

Residing four hours south in Clewiston, FL is Eli Johnson, who will race a Super Late Model at Volusia for the first time this week. He has been there in a 604 Late Model though, picking up a top 10 in “Fab 5” weekly racing last March.

Logan Zarin is set for his second trip south to Volusia this week after making his debut at the track two years ago at DIRTcar Nationals. That event only yielded one Feature start in five nights, but he’s confident in his ability to use what he learned to make improvements in his Volusia return.

The latest addition to the list of first-year Outlaws is Daulton Wilson, who is starting his first full season driving for Florida-based team owner William “Augie” Burttram and Big Frog/Viper Motorsports. The Fayetteville, NC native has been an annual staple at Volusia since 2022, and while he has four DIRTcar Nationals top fives, Wilson has never finished better than 17th at Sunshine Nationals.

VOLUSIA 2.0: Ten months after Volusia was coated in truckloads of dark gumbo clay, Super Late Models will hit the track for the first time in competition at Sunshine Nationals.

However, that doesn’t mean the entire field will be flying blind. Drake Troutman and Ethan Dotson finished 1-2 in Modified action at last year’s Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial, and both will be looking for more of the same as they begin their sophomore seasons with the World of Outlaws. Volusia has also hosted several Late Model test sessions in recent months, with the likes of McCreadie, Mills, Brandon Overton and more all turning laps on the new dirt.

NEW FACES, NEW PLACES: With Sunshine Nationals serving as the first event of the season for many teams, fans will get their first look at several new pairings that shook the Late Model world during “Silly Season.”

After Ricky Thornton Jr. collected his first win of the year in the Adam Family Motorsports ride at Central Arizona Raceway, he’ll return to his usual seat at Koehler Motorsports with a familiar face on the wrenches. Anthony Burroughs reunited with Thornton last month at the Gateway Dirt Nationals and will officially begin his first campaign as part of the Koehler camp at Volusia. The Thornton-Burroughs duo won 56 races together at SSI Motorsports between 2021 and 2024 – including a stellar 34-win season in 2023 – and will look to rekindle that magic starting this week.

Chris Madden will also start a new chapter at Sunshine Nationals, as the Gray Court, SC native will begin his stint as driver of the Infinity Chassis house car at Wells Motorsports. “Smokey” enters the week as a four-time Volusia winner, with his most recent victory coming in 2023.

One of the nation’s top regional talents is set for his first season at the national level in 2026, as Loudon, TN’s Cory Hedgecock will make his first start in the Billy Hicks Racing No. 79 on Thursday night. The two-time World of Outlaws winner at 411 Motor Speedway has never been to Volusia in a Super Late Model, but has a Sunshine Nationals record of five top fives in eight starts in a 604 Late Model.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL
Friday, April 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL
Saturday, April 25 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA
Friday, May 15 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 16 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Friday, June 19 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN
Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY
Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thursday, Aug. 20 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA (Practice
Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA
Friday, Aug, 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA
Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Friday, Oct. 23 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC