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May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Dover Motor SpeedwayMay 15-17, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 21 NASCAR All-Star Race victories, including four of the past seven events: 2019:   Kyle Larson, No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet (Charlotte Motor Speedway)2020:   Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Bristol Motor Speedway)2021:   Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Texas Motor Speedway)2023:   Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (North Wilkesboro Speedway)

·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Dover Motor Speedway:   Kyle Busch – three wins (2017, 2010, 2008)Chase Elliott – two wins (2022, 2018)Alex Bowman – one win (2021)Kyle Larson – one win (2019)

·        Shane van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen win marked Chevrolet’s third consecutive trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s premier series – a effort that matches the longest win streak by a single manufacturer thus far this season. The Bowtie brand is also on a three-race streak of owning at least half of the top-10 finishing positions, with five drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations earning top-10 results at the upstate New York circuit.

·        At Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet tallied six top-10 finishes, marking the second time this season a manufacturer has placed six cars in the top-10 of a Cup Series event. The Bowtie brand took it one step further by achieving the highest representation of different organizations within those results with five Chevrolet organizations placing drivers in the top-10.

·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.

·        In 156 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 71 victories – a winning percentage of 45.5%.

·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.

·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 885 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series All-Star RaceSunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. ETFS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesBetRivers 200Saturday, May 16, at 4 p.m. ETCW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesECOSAVE 200Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m. ETFS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

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

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEDover Motor SpeedwayMay 15-17, 2026

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

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Chris King Fired Up to Race Hometown

May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

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VANDERGRIFF FOCUSED ON SECOND WIN AFTER FIRST

May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quotes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stats

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

Starts: 1

Wins: 0

Runner-ups: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 1-1

Track & TV Schedules

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

VANDERGRIFF FOCUSED ON SECOND WIN AFTER FIRST

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

Quotes

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

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

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

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

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

Stats

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

Starts: 1

Wins: 0

Runner-ups: 0

No. 1 Qualifiers: 0

Event Round Record: 1-1

Track & TV Schedules

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

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Megan Meyer–BIG news… I’m coming back to IHRA Top Alcohol Dragster

May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

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

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Wood Brothers Racing–Dover Advance

May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

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450cc Singles Primed to Shine at ThrottleFest

May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

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

450cc Singles Primed to Shine at ThrottleFest

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

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

May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

CHICAGO (May 13, 2026) — The 75^th anniversary season of the NHRA is underway and this weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will make its annual stop outside of Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass Rt. 66 Nationals, May 15-17. Veteran Top Fuel driver TJ Zizzo and his Rust-Oleum sponsored Top Fuel dragster are eager to show off the hard work and dedication they have put into the team throughout the off-season. The past few seasons’ results have shown that the Zizzo Racing operation is a formidable opponent racing on a limited schedule.

“We don’t race often, but we are putting in the work year-round to be ready for races like Chicago,” said Zizzo. “Thanks to the support from Rust-Oleum and our other sponsors, we can come out and be very competitive. Our team, led by Mike Kern with input from Hall of Famer Rahn Tobler, will have this Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster set up for success. This sport is so competitive and having the ability to be a No. 1 qualifier is a huge achievement.”

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

Crew chief Mike Kern and the Rust-Oleum team spent over 2,000 hours working diligently over the off-season to make sure Zizzo Racing is again positioned for success when the season starts this weekend. Over the past two seasons, Zizzo and the Zizzo racing team have turned heads scoring No. 1 qualifiers and posting excellent elapsed times. Their career highlight was a runner-up finish during the 2020 season that was delayed due to rain and completed at the historic U.S. Nationals.

“I think our fortunes really changed for the positive in 2020 even though we didn’t win the race,” said Zizzo. “We knew at that moment we could compete with the best of the best and we just needed some better equipment. Thanks to the late Don Schumacher, we upgraded across the board and the rest is history. You must have a passion to compete out here and you also need to take risks, in a good way.”

The 2024 No. 1 qualifying effort was Zizzo’s best qualifying effort since 2018 when he raced to the No. 5 spot only to be upset in the first round by Scott Palmer. Last year Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum team finished qualifying in the No. 13 spot and drew three-time Top Fuel champion Antron Brown in the first round.

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

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

CHICAGO (May 13, 2026) — The 75^th anniversary season of the NHRA is underway and this weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will make its annual stop outside of Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass Rt. 66 Nationals, May 15-17. Veteran Top Fuel driver TJ Zizzo and his Rust-Oleum sponsored Top Fuel dragster are eager to show off the hard work and dedication they have put into the team throughout the off-season. The past few seasons’ results have shown that the Zizzo Racing operation is a formidable opponent racing on a limited schedule.

“We don’t race often, but we are putting in the work year-round to be ready for races like Chicago,” said Zizzo. “Thanks to the support from Rust-Oleum and our other sponsors, we can come out and be very competitive. Our team, led by Mike Kern with input from Hall of Famer Rahn Tobler, will have this Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster set up for success. This sport is so competitive and having the ability to be a No. 1 qualifier is a huge achievement.”

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

Crew chief Mike Kern and the Rust-Oleum team spent over 2,000 hours working diligently over the off-season to make sure Zizzo Racing is again positioned for success when the season starts this weekend. Over the past two seasons, Zizzo and the Zizzo racing team have turned heads scoring No. 1 qualifiers and posting excellent elapsed times. Their career highlight was a runner-up finish during the 2020 season that was delayed due to rain and completed at the historic U.S. Nationals.

“I think our fortunes really changed for the positive in 2020 even though we didn’t win the race,” said Zizzo. “We knew at that moment we could compete with the best of the best and we just needed some better equipment. Thanks to the late Don Schumacher, we upgraded across the board and the rest is history. You must have a passion to compete out here and you also need to take risks, in a good way.”

The 2024 No. 1 qualifying effort was Zizzo’s best qualifying effort since 2018 when he raced to the No. 5 spot only to be upset in the first round by Scott Palmer. Last year Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum team finished qualifying in the No. 13 spot and drew three-time Top Fuel champion Antron Brown in the first round.

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

Zizzo was first off the starting line but his race car overpowered the track, and the Chicagoan was forced to watch Brown pull away for the first-round win. It was an uncharacteristically unsuccessful run for the team based on their previous runs.

“Mike and I talked about what happened,” said Zizzo, following the race. “The idle was a little high and I compounded the situation with my right foot applying a little pressure to the throttle pedal. We are running the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster right on the edge. You must try and get the most out of the tune up and we just tipped it over a little. We can fix that and learn from it.”

This year, Zizzo and the team are focused on making the most out of every qualifying session and entertaining the fans. The team will once again host a free pancake social on Saturday morning before qualifying, serving the fan favorite Nitro Cakes to fellow competitors and fans. The annual tradition has become one of the highlight events of the NHRA tour.

“Saturday morning serving Nitro Cakes is the best,” said Zizzo. “We haven’t been on tour, so it is a little like the first day of school when all our friends come over. The fans love it and I love to see many of our loyal NHRA fans every year. We have hundreds of people come by and it is just a cool way to thank the fans and have some fun.”

Qualifying for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals will begin on Friday, May 15, with two sessions of the four professional categories. On Saturday, fans will be treated to two more qualifying sessions. The quickest 16 race cars, dragsters and motorcycles will race for the famed Diamond Wally trophy beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The race will be broadcast nationally on FS1 Sunday evening.

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Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Tuesday Practice Update

May 13, 2026 ARP Trish

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Speedway, Indiana Practice Day (Tuesday) Report May 12, 2026

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

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What They’re Saying – Indianapolis 500 Practice Day #1 – Top Ten
Conor Daly, No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet:“We kind of got through our plan of running through three sets of tires. I mean, that’s kind of what you’re limited to per day if we have good weather, so that’s why it kind of gets a little quiet, I would say, from time to time.
“But, yeah, our car is fast. It just feels really good. So just kind of driving around and working through a few small things and, yeah, just tuning to kind of what I want and evaluating a few other things.
“But, yeah, just a good day one. Obviously the test was good too, but this whole process is you can get swept up in it. You can get behind, and you can get a little messy.
“Like, the wind got super gusty towards the end of the day. One set of tires, all of a sudden I think I’m going to crash. I’m sliding around. But we quartered the left rear, so I was, like, okay, we figured that problem out. Then we put another set of tires on. All problems are solved.
“You don’t want to fall behind in kind of overreacting to things. I think that’s just kind of what our job is just go through things one step at a time, and it feels good so far.”

Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet:“Pretty straightforward start to Indy 500 prep. We turned a lot of laps in the Shell Fuel Rewards Chevy and were able to get through quite a bit of our list for the day. The weather is going to be all over the map so we’ll have to be ready for anything, but that is what Indy is all about.”
Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet:“First, great to be back for the “Month of May.” Didn’t do as many laps as I probably wanted. We had a couple little issues, but every time we ran the car it was on track it was super quick. Great to be back in the Yellow Submarine with Pennzoil. Chevy is feeling great.”
David Malukas, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet: “I’m in the USA, driving my Chevrolet. It’s incredible. So far, its’s been so good. Car in clear air very quick. Car in traffic, even faster. So far, it’s the best start we can ask for the “Month of May.” Hopefully we keep this momentum going for the rest of the week going into qualifying.”

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceTuesday, May 12, 2026Indianapolis, Indiana, USAConor DalyPress Conference

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

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbrdige2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway ovalSpeedway, IndianaPractice Day (Tuesday) ReportMay 12, 2026

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

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

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Baggsy–INITIATE SHOW 2026 RAISED THE BAR AT GOODWOOD

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

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

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

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

INITIATE SHOW 2026 RAISED THE BAR AT GOODWOOD

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

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

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

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

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

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

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

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

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TICKETS & INFO

WATCH LIVE ON DIRTVISION

Here are this week’s top storylines:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Progressive American Flat Track Announces Launch of ThrottleFestUSA.com

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

Justin Jones (No. 91), Trevor Brunner (No. 21), and Tom Drane (No. 1) battle during the Silver Dollar Short Track. [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing] Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

Progressive American Flat Track Announces Launch of ThrottleFestUSA.com

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce the launch of ThrottleFestUSA.com, the official online destination for ThrottleFest, the four-day motorsports festival set for May 14-17 at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Designed to help fans make the most of the full ThrottleFest experience, ThrottleFestUSA.com will serve as the central source for event schedules, start times, activity locations and weekend updates. From on-track racing and fan activities to live entertainment, food, vendors, camping and special events, the website will allow attendees to see what is happening, when it is happening and where to go throughout the weekend. ThrottleFest will be highlighted by Round 6 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season on Saturday, May 16, as the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series brings bar-to-bar action to Budds Creek Motocross Park. The four-day festival will also feature a full lineup of motorsports competition, including amateur flat track, motocross, pit bike racing, endurocross and hare scrambles, giving fans a packed schedule of racing across multiple disciplines. The website will continue to be updated as additional programming, schedules and event details are confirmed. Fans are encouraged to visit ThrottleFestUSA.com before arriving at Budds Creek Motocross Park and throughout the weekend for the latest information. Ticket options include single-day and multi-day packages, with camping also available for fans looking to experience the full ThrottleFest weekend. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com now for event schedules, ticket information, registration details, camping information and the latest updates. Next Up Progressive American Flat Track returns to action on Saturday, May 16, with ThrottleFest at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for event schedules, start times, ticket information and weekend updates. To purchase ThrottleFest tickets, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353. The following weekend, the series heads to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile on Saturday, May 23. To purchase Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile tickets, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952. Fans can find complete event information, tickets and updates at AmericanFlatTrack.com.

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Invades Eagle Raceway for Malvern Bank High Bank Heist

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Invades Eagle Raceway for Malvern Bank High Bank Heist

BATAVIA, Ohio (May 11, 2026) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are set to return to one of the Midwest’s most thrilling dirt tracks for the annual Malvern Bank High Bank Heist at Eagle Raceway, taking place May 14-16. The three-night spectacular promises intense side-by-side racing, and a packed field of the nation’s top dirt late model competitors at the famed “World’s Fastest 1/3-Mile Oval.” Located just east of Lincoln at 617 South 238th Street in Eagle, Nebraska, Eagle Raceway has become one of dirt racing’s premier destinations thanks to its high-banked layout and electric atmosphere. The High Bank Heist has quickly evolved into one of the marquee stops on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule, highlighted by a massive Saturday finale paying $50,000-to-win. The event opens Thursday, May 14, with the first of two preliminary nights featuring complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series programs paying $10,000-to-win. Friday night continues with another full show and a second $10,000 winner’s payday before Saturday’s championship finale caps the weekend with one of the richest purses in Eagle Raceway history. Fans can expect complete nightly programs including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and A-Main events each night. Pit gates will open daily at 2:00 p.m. General admission gates will open at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, while Saturday’s grandstand gates will open at 5:00 p.m. On-track action is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with Saturday’s finale getting underway at 6:00 p.m. To find more information or purchase tickets in advance, visit EagleRaceway.com. Hudson O’Neal continues to lead the Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP, holding a slim 35-point advantage over Devin Moran, who sits second. Brandon Sheppard remains firmly in the title hunt in third, followed by Brandon Overton in fourth and Ricky Thornton Jr. rounding out the top five. Max Blair sits sixth, while Garrett Alberson and Brian Shirley are tied for seventh. Clay Harris and Josh Rice complete the top 10, though Rice is tied on points with Kyle Bronson just outside the top 10. Carson Ferguson, Dan Ebert, Daniel Hilsabeck, Dillon McCowan, Brenden Smith, and Cory Lawler round out the current championship standings as the battle for points remains tight throughout the field. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Thursday: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Friday: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Saturday: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4

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Wood Brother Racing–Watkins Glen Postrace

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

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NASCAR Cup SeriesWatkins Glen International Go Bowling at The Glen Team Chevy Post-Race Report May 10, 2026

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

Van Gisbergen Makes Late-Race Charge to Capture His First Win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season

MEDIA RESOURCES: Photo Gallery | Race Advances Chevrolet Newsroom

· Trackhouse Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen drove to yet another statement road course performance in NASCAR’s premier series – making an impressive late-race charge to take the checkered flag and his first victory of the 2026 season. With now seven road course victories to his name, the record ties fellow Team Chevy driver, Chase Elliott, for the lead as the series’ winningest active road course driver. · The victory marks Chevrolet’s third consecutive, and fourth overall, victory in NASCAR’s premier series this season. The manufacturer’s streak has been accompanied by at least half of the top-10 finishing positions in each event. All earning their season-best finish at the upstate New York circuit, the victory was celebrated by a runner-up finish by Michael McDowell, with Austin Dillon, AJ Allmendinger and Kyle Busch taking the checkered flag in the sixth through eighth positions, respectively.

RACE RECAP:
Stage One: A strong Saturday in upstate New York for the Chevrolet camp resulted in the manufacturer’s second-straight front row sweep – an effort led by Trackhouse Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen, who earned his first pole win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The track’s defending winner set the pace early, edging out fellow Team Chevy driver, Michael McDowell, in Turn One to lead the field on the opening lap. With only 10 laps in the books, the road course ringer had already driven to a 2.5-second lead with a trio of Chevrolet drivers in toe to give the Bowtie brand the top-four of the running order. With the first green flag pit cycle getting underway near the end of the stage, Van Gisbergen surrendered the lead with two laps to go as crew chief Stephen Doran called his driver in for their first scheduled stop of the day. The Auckland, New Zealand, native quickly cycled back up to the eighth position to end the stage, but it was his Trackhouse Racing teammate, Ross Chastain, that opted for points – running out the stage to lead the field to the first green-white checkered flag.

Stage Two: Among those that flipped the opening stage included the Team Chevy trio of Van Gisbergen, McDowell and Zilisch, who ultimately cycled back to the front of the field to take the green flag for the 30-lap Stage Two. While Van Gisbergen quickly found his way back to the command position, he had his teammate Zilisch in his rearview mirror throughout the run with the rookie maintaining less than a half-second gap to the lead. Despite a close battle for the lead, there was no challenge for the pair as they pulled to a nearly six-second lead over the field until the first natural caution of the day flew with 10 laps to go in the stage. Among the six cars that chose to run out the stage included the Spire Motorsports teammates of McDowell and Suarez with the pair ultimately lining up on the front row for the restart. But a fresh set of Goodyear tires on the No. 97 Chevrolet paid dividends for Van Gisbergen with the driver going from sixth to the lead in a matter of two laps around the 2.45-mile circuit. Never looking back, Van Gisbergen went on to drive Chevrolet and Trackhouse Racing to a stage win sweep.

Final Stage: Staying out under the stage break, Van Gisbergen reported that he was happy with the handling of his Chevrolet as he geared up to lead the field to the final stage of the race. ECR-powered Chevrolet’s took over half of the top-10 to begin the final run with Richard Childress Racing teammates, Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch, also settled into the top-five. A caution on Lap 60 kickstarted varying strategies along pit road with the No. 97 being among the eight teams that opted to stretch the run. With direction from Doran, Van Gisbergen looked to make a hard charge and build a strong lead to set up for the potential of a green flag pit stop. Maximizing the speed of his Chevrolet, Van Gisbergen pulled to a nearly six-second lead before being called to pit road as the race hit 24 laps to go. The top-12 of the leaderboard were all on the same pit strategy with Zilisch leading the Bowtie brigade in the second position and closing in on then race leader, Ty Gibbs, to a half-second margin with 15 laps remaining. But his fight for the lead came to a disappointing end as a right-front tire going down on his Chevrolet forced crew chief Randall Burnett to bring Zilisch down pit road under the green flag conditions. While the leaders were in fuel-saving mode, Van Gisbergen was able to make an impressive charge through the field to the lead en route to his first trip to victory lane of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Team Chevy Unofficial Top-10 ResultsPos. Driver
1st – Shane van Gisbergen2nd – Michael McDowell6th – Austin Dillon7th – AJ Allmendinger8th – Kyle Busch

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 12 NASCAR Cup Series races complete:
Wins: 4Poles: 3Top-Fives: 22Top 10s: 44Stage Wins: 10

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues at Dover Motor Speedway with the All-Star Race on Sunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. ET. Live coverage can be found on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

NASCAR Cup SeriesWatkins Glen International Go Bowling at The GlenTeam Chevy Post-Race ReportMay 10, 2026

Van Gisbergen Makes Late-Race Charge to Capture His First Win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season

MEDIA RESOURCES: Photo Gallery | Race Advances Chevrolet Newsroom

Team Chevy Unofficial Top-10 ResultsPos. Driver
1st – Shane van Gisbergen2nd – Michael McDowell6th – Austin Dillon7th – AJ Allmendinger8th – Kyle Busch

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 12 NASCAR Cup Series races complete:
Wins: 4Poles: 3Top-Fives: 22Top 10s: 44Stage Wins: 10

Post-Race Driver Quotes: Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletFinished: 6th“Man, God is so good. We work really hard on these road races. I put a lot of effort into them to get better and we didn’t qualify great, but Richard Boswell (crew chief) and everyone on the Bass Pro Shops/Winchester AA White Flyer team did a good job pushing the strategy early to go hard. We really didn’t worry about tires when we short pitted, and that got us our track position at the end of the stage. After that, we were able to maintain, and it was fun saving fuel there behind (Chase) Briscoe. I probably should have pushed a little harder because I actually made it back all the way around on fuel. So, I did a good job on saving fuel, which was cool. Thanks to all of our partners and everybody that helps us go around. We put a lot of effort into it. We’ve been working really hard at RCR. It’s cool that Kyle (Busch) and I both were racing up front. He (Kyle Busch) scared me into the bus stop with like two to go. He just gave up on saving fuel, and he ran out at the line that was kind of fun getting him back by the line. Just a good day for RCR overall. And Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, my wife. We’ll take this and take the momentum and move on.”

Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletFinished: 13th“Our Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Chevy was decent at times today. We tried to gain track position all race long, and the No. 7 team fought hard to work our way back toward the front and come away with a decent finish. I felt like it was a step in the right direction for our road course package. Our car was definitely better in the race than it was in practice and qualifying. Stage 2 didn’t feel the best, but the rear handling improved some for the final stage.”

Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletFinished: 8th “Strong day for the No. 8 zone Jalapeño Lime Chevrolet. We were a Top 10 car for the majority of the race, and ended eighth here at Watkins Glen International. We made the adjustments and strategy calls we needed to drive forward and make up track position after qualifying 21st, despite battling a car that trended tight throughout the race. We ran out of fuel at the end of the race, but we’re still going home with our second Top-10 finish of the season. I’m proud of the work the entire Richard Childress Racing team is putting in back in Welcome, NC, and will look to continue that momentum as the season progresses.”

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletFinished: 7th“That was a crazy race. I thought when we started the race, the No. 16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet was pretty good. We just still had some of the same issues that we’ve been fighting. After around 12-14 laps, it hits a cliff and gets loose. But we got some stage points. Unfortunately, that put us a little behind in strategy. It was just so tough to pass, so I thought we were going to be in for a long day. Trent (Owens, crew chief) made a really good call there; we had a good restart and started moving through the field. I don’t know if that run would have been better if it would have stayed green, but overall, despite being in a hole on strategy, Trent did a great job to get us back in position to at least be on the offensive side. Obviously you always want more, but it was a good day.”

Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletFinished: 2ndWas today the spark this team needed to get back going in the right direction?“Yeah, for sure. It’s been a rough few weeks. But that’s what is great about NASCAR – you’re only one week away from grabbing a top-five finish and having some momentum on our side. We knew this was a track we could come to and, if we executed like we did today, we could contend for the win. We still needed a little bit more to hang with Shane van Gisbergen there. But all-in-all, the No. 71 Go Bowling Chevrolet team had a good day. It wasn’t a perfect day, but it was a good day. That’s what we needed. We just needed some momentum on our side.”
What did you learn today that you can take to other road courses?“We qualified second and we finished second. Shane van Gisbergen was a couple tenths better than us in qualifying and he was around a tenth better in the race. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but we still have work to do. I’m just really proud of everyone at Spire Motorsports. Our road course program is coming along really well. We had a top-five at COTA and another top-five here. We’re close, but we just need to keep tuning in on it.”

Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletFinished: 20th“It’s just a bummer. I feel like I did almost everything right today that I could, but it just goes like that sometimes. We’ve got a couple more good road courses to go to this season for Trackhouse Racing, so we’ll keep our heads down and keep digging. At the worst, I was going to finish outside the top-five probably and have my best day in this series, by far. I don’t think I could have beat Shane (van Gisbergen). When you’re so close, it’s just frustrating. I should have passed Ty (Gibbs). I don’t think it would have been any better to stay behind him. I could have saved more fuel in front of him and ran faster, but I’ll learn from it and be better moving forward.”

Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletFinished: 1stHow do you describe how that race unfolded and how you got that win?“Yeah, pretty unreal and just thankful for my No. 97 Superfile Chevrolet team. Just an unbelievable day. It was amazing in the strategies and how they worked out, but the car was just magic to be able to do that and push when I needed to. To back it up from last year is pretty unreal.”
What is it like as a driver to be on offense with a magical race car?“I love being able to do that at the end and chase everyone down on a tire difference. Josh, my spotter, was excellent in giving me the lap times and what the gap was. I was trying to calculate it as I went and manage the tires so that I would still have some when I got there. It’s just so special and really cool.”
One of the changes this year was the number on this car. The No. 97 is your family number. You finally bring it to victory lane here. What does that mean to you?“Yeah, it’s pretty awesome. I have done it in the O’Reilly Series before, but not here. So it’s pretty awesome to represent that, and I’m proud to have it here in victory lane.”

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Sheppard Banks $30,000 in FALS Spring Shootout at Fairbury

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

Sheppard Banks $30,000 in FALS Spring Shootout at Fairbury

FAIRBURY, IL (May 9, 2026) – Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Illinois charged to victory Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway, winning the FALS Spring Shootout presented by Titan Industries. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing event paid $30,000 to the winner. Sheppard took the lead from Brian Shirley on lap 13 and led the remainder of the race, holding off a late charge from Nick Hoffman over the final five laps to secure his 38th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory and his 17th career win at Fairbury Speedway. Shirley, who led the opening 12 laps, rounded out the Big River Steel podium in third. Brandon Overton finished fourth, while Bobby Pierce completed the top five. The victory marked Sheppard’s fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season and his seventh overall triumph of 2026. With the win, he moves to third in the championship standings heading into next weekend’s events at Eagle Raceway in Nebraska. “This feels awesome. It seems like it’s been forever since we won here,” Sheppard said in Lucas Oil Victory Lane. “We always seem to win prelims at the Prairie Dirt Classic, but these bigger races have avoided me for a while, so it’s really special to win one here tonight.” “When I was growing up, I dreaded coming to Fairbury because it’s so tough to win here. It takes such a different driving style, and the track changes so much throughout the night. The last eight laps, I felt like I was hanging on for dear life. I think the right rear tire may have been going down after I ran over something during that caution, but this car is an absolute dream to drive right now.” Hoffman, seeking his second career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory, started seventh and finished just 0.423 seconds behind Sheppard in the Tye Twarog Motorsports entry. Hoffman moved into second with 10 laps remaining after Clay Harris—who advanced from 12th to second by lap 21 – was slowed in lapped traffic. “He’s the Fairbury GOAT,” Hoffman said of Sheppard. “There were times I felt like I could gain a little on him, and I was hoping we’d get back to lapped traffic after that caution. But he was just better than me up on the cushion and could really pull away down the straightaways. The biggest thing is learning something for when we come back for the Prairie Dirt Classic.” Shirley, who started from the pole, was also eligible for the $1,000 Steering Buddy Darkhorse Award, presented to a first-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series feature winner in a full-points event. “I think it’s honestly just track time here,” said the defending Prairie Dirt Classic champion, who is following the LOLMDS full time for the first time in his career. “We haven’t had enough laps here yet to get the feel and balance exactly where we need it. But this was a really solid finish for our team and sponsors. We need to focus on consistently finishing races before worrying about winning them. I felt like we had a shot tonight, and while maybe we weren’t quite as good as Nick or Sheppy, being this competitive is a huge confidence boost for our team.” Sheppard’s winning Mark Richards Racing, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and backed by Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Ace Metal Works, Performance Grading, Petroff Towing, Franklin Enterprises, Sunoco Race Fuels, Gunter’s Honey, Stiles Marine and Maintenance, and Collins Brothers Towing. Completing the top ten were Jason Feger, Josh Rice, Clay Harris, Trey Mills, and Justin Duty. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary FALS Spring Shootout Presented by Titan IndustriesSaturday, May 9, 2026Fairbury Speedway | Fairbury, IL Allstar Performance Time TrialsFast Time Group A: Brian Shirley | 12.883 seconds (Overall)Fast Time Group B: Shannon Babb | 13.116 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 3S-Brian Shirley[1]; 2. 71-Hudson O’Neal[2]; 3. 111-Max Blair[4]; 4. 09-Michael Leach[3]; 5. 15D-Justin Duty[6]; 6. 60-Dan Ebert[9]; 7. 33-Mike Harrison[7]; 8. 22*-Drake Troutman[10]; 9. 14S-Collen Winebarger[8]; 10. 5S-Kolby Vandenbergh[5]; 11. 122-Timmy Dick[11]; 12. 24-Tyler Wyant[12] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 2. 9H-Nick Hoffman[3]; 3. 32-Bobby Pierce[1]; 4. 24U-Ryan Unzicker[4]; 5. 93-Carson Ferguson[6]; 6. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[5]; 7. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[7]; 8. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[9]; 9. 17A-Austin Howes[11]; 10. 93L-Cory Lawler[10]; 11. 8L-Jeffrey Ledford[8]; 12. 729-Mike Winn[12]
Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[2]; 2. 76-Brandon Overton[3]; 3. 18-Shannon Babb[1]; 4. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[4]; 5. 13-Dallon Murty[6]; 6. 75-Daniel Adam[5]; 7. 16S-Sam Seawright[9]; 8. 99-Devin Moran[7]; 9. 89-Mike Spatola[8]; 10. 19M-Brenden Smith[10]; 11. Z61-Alex Wilson[11]; 12. B12-Kevin Weaver[12]
Simpson Race Products Heat Race #4 Finish (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 1T-Tyler Erb[1]; 2. 25F-Jason Feger[2]; 3. 6-Clay Harris[5]; 4. 11-Josh Rice[7]; 5. 40B-Kyle Bronson[3]; 6. 14-Trey Mills[8]; 7. 8-Dillon McCowan[9]; 8. 45-Kyle Hammer[10]; 9. 42-Mckay Wenger[6]; 10. 16-Tyler Bruening[4]; 11. 32X-Chris Simpson[11]; 12. (DNS) 33 4-Billy Hough Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 15D-Justin Duty[1]; 2. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[4]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[6]; 4. 22*-Drake Troutman[7]; 5. 93-Carson Ferguson[2]; 6. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[8]; 7. 14S-Collen Winebarger[9]; 8. 60-Dan Ebert[3]; 9. 93L-Cory Lawler[12]; 10. 122-Timmy Dick[13]; 11. 24-Tyler Wyant[15]; 12. 17A-Austin Howes[10]; 13. 5S-Kolby Vandenbergh[11]; 14. 8L-Jeffrey Ledford[14]; 15. 729-Mike Winn[16]; 16. 33-Mike Harrison[5] UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 14-Trey Mills[4]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[7]; 3. 40B-Kyle Bronson[2]; 4. 13-Dallon Murty[1]; 5. 45-Kyle Hammer[8]; 6. 75-Daniel Adam[3]; 7. 16S-Sam Seawright[5]; 8. 42-Mckay Wenger[10]; 9. 32X-Chris Simpson[14]; 10. 8-Dillon McCowan[6]; 11. 16-Tyler Bruening[12]; 12. 19M-Brenden Smith[11]; 13. Z61-Alex Wilson[13]; 14. 89-Mike Spatola[9]; 15. B12-Kevin Weaver[15]; 16. (DNS) 33 4-Billy Hough
FALS Spring Shootout Presented by Titan Industries Feature Finish (60 Laps):Pos – Start – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Earnings1 – 2 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – $30,9002 – 7 – 9H – Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – $15,0003 – 1 – 3S – Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – $7,9004 – 6 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – $6,4005 – 11 – 32 – Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – $4,5006 – 8 – 25F – Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – $3,5007 – 16 – 11 – Josh Rice – Crittenden, KY – $4,0008 – 12 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – $3,4009 – 18 – 14 – Trey Mills – ST. Augustine, FL – $2,40010 – 17 – 15D – Justin Duty – Molalla, OR – $2,30011 – 15 – 24U – Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL – $2,20012 – 3 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – $3,00013 – 10 – 18 – Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – $2,00014 – 14 – 28 – Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – $1,90015 – 24 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – $2,70016 – 26 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – $1,25017 – 9 – 111 – Max Blair – Centerville, PA – $2,60018 – 4 – 1T – Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – $1,65019 – 5 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – $3,00020 – 20 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – $2,85021 – 23 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – $2,45022 – 22 – 40B – Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – $2,40023 – 25 – 8 – Dillon McCowan – Urbana, MO – $1,00024 – 13 – 9 – Michael Leach – Sun River, MT – $1,50025 – 21 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – $2,80026 – 19 – 99JR – Frank Heckenast Jr – Frankfort, IL – $1,50027 – 27 – 19M – Brenden Smith – Dade City, FL – $100 Race Statistics Entrants: 48Bilstein Shocks Pole Sitter: Brian ShirleyMD3 Lap Leaders: Brian Shirley (Laps 1-12); Brandon Sheppard (Laps 13-60)Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Brandon SheppardWieland Feature Winner: Brandon SheppardMargin of Victory: 0.423 secondsHellraizer Jacks Cautions: Trey Mills (Lap 13); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Lap 18); Devin Moran (Lap 27); Ricky Thornton, Jr., Hudson O’Neal, Tyler Erb (Lap 52)MyRacePass Series Provisional: Carson Ferguson; Dan EbertFast Time Provisional: n/aEmergency Provisionals: Dillon McCowan; Daniel Hilsabeck; Brenden SmithTrack Provisional: n/aBig River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Nick Hoffman, Brian ShirleyPenske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Sheppard, Nick Hoffman, Brian Shirley, Brandon Overton, Bobby PierceBehrent’s One-Lap-to-Go Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Nick Hoffman, Brian ShirleyPEM 4th Place Feature: Brandon OvertonDiversified Machine 5th Place Feature: Bobby PierceWilwood Brakes 7th Place Feature: Josh RiceWehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Ryan UnzickerVelocity Manufacturing 13th Place Feature: Shannon BabbXS Power Batteries 15th Place Feature: Dan EbertHoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Daniel Hilsabeck (Advanced 10 positions)MD3 Most Laps Led: Brandon Sheppard (48 Laps)Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon SheppardMidwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Hudson O’NealO’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Josh RicePro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Brian Shirley | Lap 3 | 13.558 secondsFK Rod Ends Hard Luck Award: Devin MoranVictory Fuel Power Move of the Race: Nick HoffmanOuterwears Crew Chief of the Race: Danny WhiteARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing EnginesMiller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket ChassisDirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Tyler Erb | 12.5271 secondsTime of Race: 29 minutes 35 seconds Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP:Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points – Earnings1 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 2695 – $136,1002 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 2660 – $152,6993 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 2560 – $103,6004 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 2490 – $61,7505 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – 2465 – $82,7506 – 111 – Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 2440 – $56,2007 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 2210 – $44,6258 – 3s – Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 2210 – $41,6009 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – 2155 – $47,60010 – 11 – Josh Rice – Crittenden, KY – 2135 – $36,87511 – 40B – Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 2135 – $34,27512 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 2090 – $36,95013 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – 2060 – $35,57514 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – 1795 – $21,97515 – 8 – Dillon McCowan – Urbana, MO – 1785 – $21,90016 – 19M – Brenden Smith – Dade City, FL – 1755 – $23,25017 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover, PA – 1560 – $13,625

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OUTLAWS ON TOP: Gravel Grabs the Morgan Cup with Dominant Williams Grove Win

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

The two-time champion fends off Justin Whittall to snatch the Morgan Cup from the Posse and bank $20,000

MECHANICSBURG, PA (May 9, 2026) – The Pennsylvania Posse had to stretch a tad to claim the rights to Friday’s HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup opener with Enumclaw, WA’s Kasey Kahne winning in the Macri Motorsports car, but there’s no doubt about who the finale belonged to.

David Gravel is a two-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion chasing a third straight title. He’s the best of the best, and he made sure the Morgan Cup is heading to World of Outlaws headquarters in Concord, NC for the year.

The Watertown, CT native lined up on the outside of the front row for the Williams Grove Speedway 30-lapper and rocketed around polesitter Kasey Kahne on the opening circuit. Gravel ripped through traffic around the 1/2 mile as the laps fell away. The Big Game Motorsports No. 2 was a rocket ship like it has been several times in 2026. Justin Whittall surged into second late and closed in on Gravel, but he couldn’t find quite enough speed to pose a threat. Gravel took the checkered flag, ripped possession of the Morgan Cup from the Posse, and banked $20,000.

“From that rain this morning, that grip up high was there,” Gravel explained. “They patted it down with the push trucks and water trucks. It just launched really good, and actually my motor was really cold. It didn’t run really good for the first five or six laps but had enough horsepower to beat him (Kahne) going into (Turn) 1. He didn’t try to slide me. It looked like he backpedaled and tried to run the bottom, but that was obviously the winning move of the race. You just don’t know; this could’ve been 10 cautions or green-to-checkered. Luckily, it went green-to-checkered.”

Gravel is up to 125 career victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Williams Grove is the first track where he’s reached double digit World of Outlaws triumphs as Saturday’s score marked his 10th at the historic “Keystone State” facility. He joins Steve Kinser (38), Donny Schatz (21), Mark Kinser (18), Lance Dewease (17), and Sammy Swindell (16) as the sixth with at least 10. He and Big Game Motorsports also equaled Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports for the most trophies in 2026 with their fifth. The two powerhouses have combined to 10 of the 19 races this season.

Justin Whittall brought the Rod Gross Motorsports No. 67G home second to notch his best career World of Outlaws finish.

Troy Wagaman Jr. finished third in the Heffner Racing No. 27, also marking his top result with The Greatest Show on Dirt and giving the Posse two of the three podium positions despite not getting the win.

Sheldon Haudenschild and Kasey Kahne completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Daryn Pittman clocked the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

David Gravel collected his eighth Simpson Quick Time of the year in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to David Gravel (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Kasey Kahne (TheGreatestStoreonDirt.com Heat Two), Justin Whittall (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Chad Trout (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Kasey Kahne.

Kahne also topped the Toyota Dash.

Daryn Pittman won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Carson Macedo earned KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors.

Freddie Rahmer was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Ashton Torgerson was the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

David Gravel laid down the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Cole Macedo.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars meet up with the USAC National Sprint Cars at Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway for #LetsRaceTwo presented by LGMG on May 15-16. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

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

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 67G-Justin Whittall[4]; 3. 27W-Troy Wagaman Jr[5]; 4. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 5. 39M-Kasey Kahne[1]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[9]; 7. 51R-Freddie Rahmer[3]; 8. 99M-Ashton Torgerson[7]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich[12]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog[10]; 11. 83-Michael Kofoid[14]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart[15]; 13. 1X-Chad Trout[8]; 14. 23-Garet Williamson[13]; 15. 95-Kody Hartlaub[18]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 17. 75-Cameron Smith[17]; 18. 27-Emerson Axsom[11]; 19. 17N-Dylan Norris[19]; 20. (DNF) 2C-Cole Macedo[23]; 21. (DNF) 69K-Daryn Pittman[21]; 22. (DNF) 22-Doug Hammaker[22]; 23. (DNF) 41R-Logan Rumsey[24]; 24. (DNF) 11-TJ Stutts[26]; 25. (DNF) 12-Brent Shearer[25]; 26. (DNF) 11A-Austin Bishop[20]

OUTLAWS ON TOP: Gravel Grabs the Morgan Cup with Dominant Williams Grove Win

The two-time champion fends off Justin Whittall to snatch the Morgan Cup from the Posse and bank $20,000

Justin Whittall brought the Rod Gross Motorsports No. 67G home second to notch his best career World of Outlaws finish.

Sheldon Haudenschild and Kasey Kahne completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Daryn Pittman clocked the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

David Gravel collected his eighth Simpson Quick Time of the year in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Kasey Kahne.

Kahne also topped the Toyota Dash.

Daryn Pittman won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Carson Macedo earned KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors.

Freddie Rahmer was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Ashton Torgerson was the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

David Gravel laid down the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Cole Macedo.

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

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

FEATURE RESULTS:

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

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Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indianapolis road Course–Saturday Race Report

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES Sonsio Grand Prix2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course Speedway, Indiana Saturday Race Report May 9, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, made an outside pass in Turn 4 and led the final 18 laps to grab his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win while powered by a Bowtie. The Danish driver is no stranger to the podium, standing on his ninth podium in only his 23rd race with Chevrolet-power, upping his podium percentage over his two seasons with Arrow McLaren to just shy of 40%.
David Malukas, who led a race high 27 laps in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet came home in second place, giving Team Chevy a 1-2 start to a two race stay at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“What a great first win with Chevrolet for Christian Lundgaard”, said Andrew Schutter, GM Motorsports INDYCAR Program Manager. “The team nailed the set-up and strategy, the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet executed quick pit stops, and Christian made an exciting pass for the win. David Malukas and Team Penske’s great day capped off a 1-2 finish for Team Chevy and a great way to start the ‘Month of May’ after a lot of hard work by our Chevrolet engineering team.”
Josef Newgarden’s 4th place finish in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet made a three of the top four for Team Chevy.
Chevrolet by the numbersLundgaard’s win is the 239th for Chevrolet all-timeLundgaard’s win is the 129th for Chevrolet since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s win is the 10th for Chevrolet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road CourseLundgaard’s win is his first for Chevrolet all time and since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s win is the 10th win by Arrow McLaren for Arrow McLaren all-time and since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012, which moves them into 4th all-time and 2nd since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s podium is the 682nd all-time for ChevroletMalukas’ podium is the 683rd all-time for ChevroletLundgaard’s podium is the 367th since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Malukas’ podium is the 368th since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s podium is the 23rd for Chevrolet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road CourseMalukas’ podium is the 24th for Chevrolet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course

Sonsio Grand Prix – Race Results

Up Next
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES has a two-day break before practice for the “Greatest Spectacle In Racing” gets underway on Tuesday, May 12. FOX will have 80 hours of Indianapolis 500 coverage during the “Month of May” beginning with practice at noon (ET) on FS2 and ending with the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on FOX at 12:30 pm (ET).

What they’re saying – Sonsio Grand Prix
Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet won:“All I hope is that it doesn’t take another three years (until my next win). It feels really good. I’ve had a lot of unfinished business here at the Road Course. This was my eighth start (at the IMS Road Course), and I have been fighting for podiums every single time, except last year actually. I think that’s why it feels better. Obviously, I struggled a lot here last year. That was just a tough one to take mentally, knowing how strong I’ve been around here. It feels good. Obviously, it does give some momentum, but the Speedway is a very different animal. The cars were good at the open test. We have Ryan (Hunter-Reay) joining the team this year, so I think there’s a lot of good to come for us.”
David Malukas, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet finished 2nd:“Well, honestly, it was just a matter of attrition. You know, we knew almost 40 laps before that that time was going to come. He was just so fast, and we were burning push to pass to keep the time up. And, you know, it was, like I said, a matter of time, and then he ended up getting us, and we couldn’t even compete. I mean, you saw how we took off at the end there, but overall, it’s fantastic. result for us. You know, we went into this weekend thinking we were going to struggle, and here we are on the podium in P2. So, it’s fantastic!”
Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet finished 4th:“It’s a pretty good day. It’s not it’s not like a great day, but, you know, fourth, we can work with that. Good points, which is good. Now we get to go the other way. So, yeah, I’m proud of the team. The team was amazing on the pit stop strategy. That’s really what made our day. We had some decent speed, not race winning speed, but I think top-five for sure. So, we probably finished about where our potential was, which, you know, I don’t want my potential and our potential to be fourth, but some days, I guess, you have got to take that. So, we’re chipping away at getting back in front.”
Nolan Siegel, No. 6 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet finished 10th:“Best result of the season. We’re still building. We still didn’t maximize potential, and on a day when we don’t maximize potential and we’re still 10th, that’s a very good sign moving forward. I felt super competitive pace-wise today. I passed cars; we made a good strategy work. Good pit stops aside from the one I kind of messed up. I’m frustrated with myself today, making mistakes in qualifying and a couple in the race, but overall, it was just a competitive weekend for us. I’m looking forward to building on it for the 500.”
Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet finished 14th:“I don’t even know what to say, nothing like 85 laps on a downforce track with a crushed rear diffuser. So just got really unlucky. At the start, my row just didn’t go, I got rear-ended, and then I nailed the car in front of me, but we avoided all the carnage at the start. In fact, we avoided all the carnage all day long. I definitely think even with the wounded car, we could have finished a little bit better. We missed some stuff in pit lane and just little things we need to work on as a team before we get to the 500.
What about the incident getting knocked out at the end? “Oh, I’m not quite sure what happened at the end with Schumacher, because I think he was trying to dive to the inside, and he just misjudged it, and he just fully punted us. So I think he just misjudged the timing. He got his drive through. It cost us only three positions. So, it sucks, but we also shouldn’t have been back there to begin with.”
Rinus VeeKay, No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Chevrolet finished 15th:“Today was quite the day. This weekend was tough from the start. Having no warmup is a bit tough for us, you know, after we kind of threw a shake at the car. I think, it was pretty decent in qualifying. Had a few issues, unfortunately. Then in the race, at the start, I was one of many cars that got damaged. Kind of got towards the back of the field. A lot of stuff happened. I think we did the right things.
“Tried to let cars buy because I had to let them by, but then they didn’t want to pass me, and I got a penalty. So interesting stuff there. In the end, I think, you know, very, very hard fought P 15. But, honestly, after the weekend we had, I think that’s, quite a decent result. Could have been a lot better. It’s definitely not easy out there. We have a lot of work to do, but I think, coming away with a top 15 is decent.
“And, I’m excited for all the turning left we’re gonna do this month. Car felt great in the open test, so excited to get working on that car even more and, have a good month.”
Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Sonsio Vehicle Protection Team Penske Chevrolet finished 16th:
Sting Ray Robb, No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet finished 17th:“Very long tough weekend. And I say long not because it was only 2 days, but just with all the drama that we had with the team. I mean, we threw two kitchen sinks at the car over the weekend. Thankfully, race time came around, and we had a decent car. Decent pace.Very chaotic race. I think that without our, helped spin in the middle there with Pato that, we may have had a shot at top -10. I think that we had decent enough pace to run up there, but, having to stop for repairs and then getting the penalty with the drive through – frustrating. So 17th overall, I mean, I think that that was decent considering all the chaos that went on. I think that we did a good job to get the race car in a much better spot, but we just started off on the wrong foot this weekend.
“So, thanks to the crew. They did a lot of changes, lots of hard work to get to that point, and they nailed it every time we got back on the racetrack. So, we’ll sit back down with engineers getting ready for the 500, and I think that we have a decent package here for that. And I think that that’ll be our, next focus with momentum from this event.”
Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet finished 18th:“Happy to see Christian and the No. 7 guys get their first win together. As for my race, that hit was the start to a very bad and frustrating day from all angles.”
Caio Collet, No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet finished 19th:“A couple of positives to take away from the weekend. Our best qualifying of the year. I think we had good pace all weekend long. Unfortunately, in the race, we were involved in a lap one incident at turn one. I have to look at the replay and see exactly what happened. I felt that I was just in a sandwich there with Kyle (Kirkwood) and Scott (Dixon), and we both hit Felix, as he was spun in the middle of the track. I have to see the replay of what happened, to see maybe if I could have avoided or not. But it was kind of tricky. And after that, I had a lot of damage. So we tried our best to finish the race and try to manage the damage with some front wing adjustments on the pit stops. But, yeah, it’s not easy.”
What damage were you feeling?“I think one of the push rods bent, so my steering was little bit to the left, not a little bit, quite a bit to the left. And yeah, the car was pulling one side quite a lot on the straights, and had a little bit of a different balance from left handers to right handers. So yeah, we tried to offset that with the front wing. And I think the last two stints were a little bit better. But still far from ideal. And I think quite frustrating, because we were on for maybe a really good race, a top 10 possibly with how the yellow plays out and yeah, we just have to keep pushing and have a clean weekend.”
Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 Splenda Chevrolet finished 24th:
Alexander Rossi, No. 20 Java House Chevrolet finished 25th: “Well. It’s pretty annoying to have failures on the car because of a product that we didn’t ask for, that doesn’t improve the racing, so that’s frustrating. Second of all, the fact that it took that long to throw a full course yellow when a car is on the front straight and people are going by at 170mph also seems insane when they don’t let us drive in the wet yesterday. So, I don’t really know where the priorities lie, so pretty frustrated.”

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceSaturday, May 9, 2026David MalukasPress Conference
THE MODERATOR: Wrapping up today’s Sonsio Grand Prix, Christian Lundgaard and a representative from Arrow McLaren will join us here momentarily, as will Graham Rahal, but clearly no introduction needed, David Malukas, who led a race high 27 laps in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Best finish of the season, matching his career best finish as well. Second podium of the season, fifth career.
Boy, you came close. Leading a lot of laps. Your thoughts on today?
DAVID MALUKAS: We keep getting close. We keep getting close. Look, that race was honestly — it was very fortunate. We were having so much luck. You have the start, which took out a lot of fast guys. Then you go into this pit cycle, and I’m not too sure what happened to Kirkwood. He went into the pits, and then I just see him going through the grass. I was confused what happened there. Played out, again, in our favor.
Then lap cars got out of the way, and then we actually got some clean air, which we so desperately needed with the way our setup was. We were having so much push being behind some cars. Everything was just so fortunate. I said, wow, the IMS gods, they’re with me. They gave me all this luck.
Then at the end, I mean, Lundgaard was just so fast. I was trying everything I could sideways pretty much 50% of those laps. He was just still pulling, pulling. Look, we came into this weekend thinking this was going to be — at least for me, I came in thinking this was going to be our hardest race of the whole season, and it ended up being our best result yet, which it was just fantastic. It’s really, really cool.
It’s really good momentum going into the 500, and yeah, I’m very, very happy.
DAVID MALUKAS: Yeah, we were having some moments. I could see he was trying to set up for the undercut. We ended up having some little issue, and he managed to stick around the outside. Probably could have been maybe a little bit more, you know — a little bit more aggressive, but I thought I have some fair racing.
Yeah, I mean, it was a proper move. It was very good. Yeah, I don’t know. It was also that last site we were struggling with pace. Not really too sure what went wrong. We’ll go back and study it and see what we can find.
THE MODERATOR: We’ll start with questions.
Q.  Going back to that battle in turn 4, it was aggressive, but it was clean. When you’re a professional race driver, that’s got to be the best of the best. Just how much did you enjoy that even though you didn’t come out on top?
DAVID MALUKAS: No, it’s really good racing. I think Christian Lundgaard is obviously very professional, and me and him, we go actually way back. I remember we were teammates go-karting in the Ricciardo karts in Italy. We go way, way back.
We’re good friends, and it was fantastic racing. You know, I could be a little bit more aggressive and push him wide, whatever, but I think it was fair racing, and he made a proper move. At a certain point there’s also I think some skill in racing, though, and when you’ve lost a spot.
Q.  When a lot of people wanted to go ahead and mail the trophy to Alex Palou, I guess today shows why you run the race, because anything can happen, and today it wasn’t — didn’t fall in his favor. Christian Lundgaard is celebrating, and you’re second place, and Alex was fifth.DAVID MALUKAS: Yeah, like I said, we were fortunate that race. So many things went our way. We were struggling with pace pretty much all weekend, and the guys just did a fantastic job.
I’m spoiled. I get to go to bed and get some nice food, get a good rest, and these guys, they didn’t sleep all night. They were studying — shout out Fernando, Mustafa, James, these guys, they’re working so hard working their butts off, and they came back to me in the morning with a whole new philosophy on the car. I truly believe that’s what got us into that Fast Six. A big shout-out for this team. They’re doing fantastic work for me.
Q.  David, after Christian made that pass, you didn’t really have enough push-to-pass to really defend that. What do you think led to you burning so much early on in the race?DAVID MALUKAS: Well, I think it’s just the way the strategies play out. We tried burning it a lot on these ins and outs to try to keep in that position. I think what was the highest priority for us was I knew my car was not good, especially when I got in traffic, so we wanted clean air as the priority, and that was the only chance we were really going to have.
We burned a lot of the button on these ins and outs, on these pit cycles to make sure that any time we come out, we’re going to be in clean air, which obviously the deficit was we’re not going to have as much in the end. But that was our only strategy play with the setup that we have.
Looking back, I think we would have started with a very different car. On track that was the strategy I wanted to play with, and that’s the strategy we went with.

Q.  David, the first lap was the — to Graham too, it was kind of like the parting of the seas with all the cars going off. What was kind of your reaction in the cockpit when that happened?DAVID MALUKAS: Well, initially because I broke earlier than everybody. I was, like, oh, no way, did I just brake too early? Am I about to get swarmed? Then I was thinking about adding a little bit of throttle. Then I saw everybody start getting some smoke and locking brakes. I was, like, oh, no, I definitely have pushed the limit there.We barely scraped through. I mean, for me I was, like, oh, wow, that was so lucky. All these guys were so fast, and now we’re in a really good spot. Yeah, it made my job easy. That was great. I loved it.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES News ConferenceSaturday, May 9, 2026Christian LundgaardTony KanaanPress Conference
THE MODERATOR: Wrapping up today’s Sonsio Grand Prix with the champion driver and team principal from Arrow McLaren. Christian Lundgaard led 20 of the 85 laps today in the 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. First win of the season, second career win, matching what he did on the Streets of Toronto back in 2023. Third podium of the season. With the win Christian jumps up to fourth in points.
Also joining us, Tony Kanaan, as mentioned team principal for Arrow McLaren, as McLaren celebrates a 28th win, INDYCAR SERIES win, matching what Pato did and of course the great Johnny Rutherford.
Christian, congratulations. Your thoughts on a win and a track you really enjoy competing at?
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Yeah, I think, first of all, it’s a lot of unfinished business for me around here. Obviously being competitive here pretty much every year except last year, and I really wanted to get some redemption for that. We worked hard to try to figure out where we really went wrong last year.
I think we obviously did, but I mean, it just feels awesome. I hope that it doesn’t take another three years for another one, right?
TONY KANAAN: It won’t.
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Thanks. It feels awesome right now, and I’m sure I will probably realize tomorrow what really happened today. It really wasn’t what I expected waking up this morning. Obviously with qualifying getting pushed to this morning and racing the same day, it’s not really a traditional INDYCAR weekend.
Obviously this is a two-day weekend already, and everything just kind of felt very fast. We made a lot of good progress from P1 to P2. I thought we were going to be a little better in qualifying than we were. So keeping my head cool after obviously the lap 1 incidents with everything that happened there. Obviously you go into turn 1 wanting to make position, not lose positions.
I felt so bad for Pato, because we had such a good plan planned for how we were going to attack the race between the two of us. We had two cars in the front, and we knew the 10 car was going to be strong. Obviously having one car left up there, but also losing positions kind of hurt a little bit. For me it was just take my race as it was from there. Then the strategy didn’t work out for them.
TONY KANAAN: Finally.
THE MODERATOR: The pass in turn 4 is going to be replayed for a while probably. That was a heck of a pass. Just talk through that a little bit.
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: It probably looks more spectacular from the outside than it really did inside the helmet. You know, at the end of the day, I’ve been now watching it on the TV screen probably 50 times, but it doesn’t look the same way as what it felt.No, I knew I had one chance, maybe two on David at that time. He seemed to be pretty strong in 14, and we weren’t. His braking performance was also a little stronger than I thought ours were. I knew I could do it around that pit sequence. Obviously we tried to undercut him. I struggled a lot on out laps. He seemed to be a little better than I was.I think it was Grosjean that was ahead. There was another car in play at the time that slowed him down. I tried to set him up for 2 and actually make the slingshot to be on the inside for turn 4, but he was pretty slow kind of through the kink of 3.
I thought, okay, F it, I’m going to stay on the outside and see how it goes.
THE MODERATOR: Big win for the team, Tony. Talk about getting one like this heading into the oval portion here at Indianapolis?
TONY KANAAN: A win is always a win. Obviously a great feeling. We’ve been a lot of ups and downs on the team this year, and obviously for me personally a tough week with the news of Zanardi. For sure wherever he is, he is happy for us. Dedicate that for him.Obviously been working with Christian quite a bit, and we’ve started this tradition, you know, giving him a kiss on the cheek, a Brazilian kiss on his cheek every time he gets in the car before the race. I was trying to understand if I should keep doing that, if it was working or not. I guess —
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: It worked.
TONY KANAAN: It worked. It feels good. It feels good for the team. It feels good for Chris, his engineer. It’s his first win as an engineer. Moyer, I don’t need to say anything else about Kyle Moyer. Really happy for the team. Shame on Pato. He was pretty disappointed. He had no control on that. Good day for the team.
THE MODERATOR: We’ll take questions.Q.  Christian, you mentioned the plan between you and Pato at the start. Now all of a sudden you’re the lone ranger when he gets hit. Was that a plan B for you? Did you ever think, oh, if something happens, we’re going to do this, or was it just we’re just going to do it anyway, it doesn’t matter if he is there or not?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Obviously it kind of sounds very spectacular when I say a plan, right? Obviously we kind of had an idea of how we wanted to attack the race. We were on two different strategies, different start tires. Obviously Alex started on the primes.It was really just how we were going to attack around the first pit sequence really, and at the end of the day, I lost positions, so for me it kind of just turned out to be, okay, keep your head cool and let’s see what we can do from here. What can we salvage really?At that point I certainly did not expect to win the race. Not necessarily just from where I was on track, but also just the pace we had at the time.
The car kind of seemed to come alive a lot more on the new alts at the end of the race on the last stint, obviously once I got past David. I think a lot of it just had to do with clean air. Turn 14 today was pretty tough for me, and it was just a lot of tire deg from that. Obviously I got some good information from Pato starting on the alts and how their tires degged.
Q.  When you made the pass on David, how important is it to have that trust that he’s not going to go further to the left and now you have two more wheels on the curb on the grass there completing the move?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Yeah, I mean, David has always been very respectful to race against. I mean, I’ve been teammates with him in go-karts many, many years ago now, but again, I mean, there’s certainly drivers that you trust less. There’s drivers you trust more. That’s just how it goes.
At the end of the day, I had, again, nothing to lose. I finished second. Okay, that’s fine, but I have so much unfinished business here. For me, I wanted to win. I have enough second places in the past year and a half. I wanted a win. I was kind of willing to do what it took. I also knew that it was going to be respectful. Again, I wouldn’t have done that if it was someone else.
Q.  Your career got started here in 2021, and you had a great qualifying effort and a decent first-time race. You’ve had some good finishes here and now a win here. What is it about this racecourse that’s just suited your style so well?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Well, considering it took me nine times to win it, I would say I’ve been better on qualifying there than I have on race day. I think that’s really what feels good right now is just knowing that I finally got that done.
I think that was my big mistake last year was I came in with too much expectation of, okay, I’m in a car that has been so good all year round up until that point. My only reference around this track was in a car that qualified in the Fast Six every single time, if not just on the front row, on pole or second.
I think this year I came in just wanting to manage expectations and continue working on the package that we have. We know that we’re very good on road courses. Last year it was the 10 and the 7 car on road courses. We’ve now done two, and it’s pretty much been the same thing.
Q.  You spent so much time in your career with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing with Graham Rahal, and to be able to celebrate your victory with him on the podium, how special was that?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Yeah, I mean, we’ve been on the podium twice this year together now, obviously Barber and here. It feels nice. We actually were going to play golf tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. I don’t think we’re doing that now, but no, it feels good.I have a lot of respect for Graham. He’s a good friend of mine, obviously. I learned so much from Graham. You know, on race craft, racing for Rahal at the time obviously. Just that experience that he had in INDYCAR and just understanding how the races really worked out wasn’t really an understanding that I had coming to INDYCAR in the first place.
I think he helped me a lot in the first year. You know, it was very nice, and just kind of satisfying the time when you start beating that guy already in the same car, but I think I have a lot of respect for him. I know what he’s capable of, and I think he’s showing it right now.
Q.  Christian, it feels like every weekend until now you’ve ended up saying you just need to qualify better to kind of break through that barrier and get the win. How rewarding was it for you to start on the second row and then follow through on that?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Yeah, I mean, I had a lot of worries, because you know, I qualified further up, first on Fast Six of the year. I was kind of thinking, okay, is this the time where turns to go the wrong way?
It feels nice, and I think we proved the point to ourselves. We need to qualify better, and the results will come.
Q.  To follow up on that, what is your mindset there in that cockpit when you see the big pile-up and everything that happened right away in turn 1 with Felix just locking up and causing a few cars to go off track?
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: My first impression and thought was I feel very bad for Felix, because I know both Felix and Pato are very good friends. Obviously I felt worse for Pato for obvious reasons, but I also know Felix is not that kind of guy, right?
Just seeing how it all unfolded and all the other cars that were involved, I think the most satisfying thing from today and how the race worked out was seeing the 10 car getting called out on the strategy. They’ve always been on the right side of it. Not going to say lucky, but they’ve always been on the right side of it, and I think it was very nice to see them in many ways get hurt from that today from a points perspective, but I still think it’s impressive to see them drive as far up as they did after that.
Q.  Tony, you’ve been adamant that when it comes to Christian and Nolan, you just want to see the performance speak for itself. What does his performance today show to you?TONY KANAAN: I wouldn’t put it —
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: This is why I got hired in the first place.
TONY KANAAN: Exactly, I hired you to win races. I don’t think I put him to the judgment. They know my expectations, but I think we’re level up at the same — we have the same expectations.
He drove a brilliant race. I think, you know, it didn’t come easy. We qualified really well. In the first lap Felix did us a favor and put us exactly where we didn’t want to be. I mean, I think he’s been driving extremely well. It was just like when are we going to get a break? He kept asking himself that.
Not a single day that I don’t believe in him or Nolan. I’m still doing everything we can to give them and Pato the best equipment and the best support.Pressure a little bit. A little bit of pressure sometimes is good, and Christian, doesn’t phase him —
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: I like pressure, clearly.
Q.  Christian, you’re the third driver to win for McLaren at INDYCAR joining Johnny Rutherford and Pato O’Ward. What does that mean to reward this team that has put so much faith in you?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: A lot, obviously. This guy that sat next to me, Tony, is a big reason of why I joined the team in the first place. You know, when he approached me, it was, hmm, okay, that sounds like a good idea. Let’s see how this is going to work out.I mean, Tony mentioned it already. It feels better knowing that it’s the first win for the 7 car, because I know the drivers that have been through that car. They’re not bad drivers. And to get that win for Chris, my race engineer, Chris Lawrence, and the whole crew in general, honestly feels better in many ways, because I’ve always known what I’m capable of. Again, I don’t want to sound too optimistic or cocky in that way, but on a good day, I know I can beat anyone.
I’m sure 95% of the field will say the same thing, but I know the task that I was hired to do, and that’s to win races. To finally get it, obviously it took a year and a half. I think we’ve come close many, many times. I think we’ve unlocked the door now. I’m pretty confident many more will come.
Q.  Tony, Christian mentioned the concept of the door unlocking. You’ve been in this position before. Kind of talk about the next few days for Christian Lundgaard and how soon he may get back to victory lane?TONY KANAAN: I mean, hopefully in a couple of weeks. It will look pretty good to be back there again.
I mean, it’s one of those things how many times I’ve seen it. It happened to me, and you see a couple of other drivers. They fight. They fight. They fight. They struggle. I mean, it doesn’t unlock it. When it does, for some reason it just goes.
Like I said, I never doubted him. We work pretty close together. I support my drivers and my team at any time. I used to say that I got their back, but we will talk — we need to get uncomfortable, we get uncomfortable. Nice to see that unlock for him. The next couple of days I told him just enjoy. I told him let’s go get drunk tonight, which for me will take a glass, so it’s not really that fun.
He needs to enjoy. Obviously in a couple of days time the stress will hit again, and it’s why we race, and that’s why we’re here. So next couple of days will be good enough that I will be paranoid again. We live for that, so…
Q.  Christian, you talk about being hired to win races. Just how big of a day is this and is it a feeling of, like, excitement? Is it a feeling of relief? When you look back at the last year and a half, what does this mean just as far as this accomplishment in your career?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Yeah, I mean, I think I’ve had the question many times. You know, when is it going to come, right? We’ve come so close many times. How does it feel being on the podium when the 10 car keeps being the guy that wins?
I mean, in many ways I live to win races. I don’t live to finish second. I don’t live to just be in the race. I think that’s how I was always taught, you know, growing up. I don’t just compete to compete. I compete to win.
I think, again, that was one of the conversations that Tony and I had. That’s the mutual agreement in many ways that we have is we want to win. It’s pretty simple.
It feels good, of course. I think, again, I’ll realize what really happened today tomorrow, when we wake up from that one glass, but I’m going to hold you up on that, Tony, by the way.
No, I mean, it feels really good. The one thing I’m sad about is knowing that my family won’t be here for the 500 this year. Race day is on my mom’s birthday this year. In many ways —
TONY KANAAN: Better give her a gift. That’s what you need to do.
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow. So I kind of tried today. I think it’s a very good way to start the month of May, obviously. I fell short so many times. I mean, in the past two years I don’t even know how many seconds I’ve had. I finished second around here before.
I think that was what felt sweetest was the unfinished business that I had around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course was I knew I’ve been so competitive here and I never got it done. Getting it done in the beginning of May in a car that I know is good enough to win the 500 feels very good.
Q.  Do you hate losing more than you love winning?CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: I would say so.TONY KANAAN: I think he fears losing a lot more than anything else. We do.CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: Yeah, it sucks.THE MODERATOR: Christian, one glass for Tony is more than I’ve ever seen him have.TONY KANAAN: Exactly.CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD: At least if I can get him to have a glass.TONY KANAAN: I said that, if I do that, I won’t be able to speak for ten minutes.THE MODERATOR: Good point.
Q.  A couple of questions for Tony. The first one is not just Christian, but this team in general, this 7 team, we knew you had a right rear — new right rear tire changer for this race for this weekend. Just overall, from engineer throughout the team, what did this team tap into that it hadn’t had a chance to yet previously?
TONY KANAAN: I think, you know, looking at my job, I think we had always had the right people. I think it’s trying to put everybody with the same mentality and the same culture of we’re here to win a race. We need to lay it out there every weekend with the best people and making people accountable when we rightfully so let Christian down in Barber on a pit stop. I mean, I’m not saying we were going to win the race, but we lost a race there or a chance to win a race.
I think having this team with Christian and Chris Lawrence, they are very particular. They have a personality that we actually — we’re very similar in many ways, and we don’t — if I tell Christian I dare that you’re going to do this, I’m asking him to do this. I think Chris and Christian had a very good dynamic there that actually transpired to the team.Like you said, we had a few issues. We’re not replacing people. We’re placing people at the right places at the right time. Anybody is allowed to make a mistake, but at the end of the day, we all hate losing, so everybody is on the same page.
To answer your question, I think we do have to make some changes. We do have to relocate people, but everybody is part of this team. It doesn’t mean that we send anybody home.
Unfortunately, sometimes you have to have a tough conversation, and your ego is going to get hurt. It happens to me. It happens to Christian. We had some many tough ones, but at the end of the day, the result is there. They executed.Yeah, I guess hopefully I answer your question, but I’ll keep — somebody said to me the other day, sometimes looks like you spin the revolving door. I said, yeah, I keep spinning until I’m happy to stop. So hopefully they got the message.
Q.  Then just lastly, I know you met with a lot of us media Muppets in Long Beach. One of the things that we talked about was contracts, and it was about Nolan and it was about Christian. You said that winning helps everything obviously. You might have to do something sooner than you would like if the results start ticking in. Obviously there’s not a better result than winning. What does this do to the mindset to try to get things wrapped up with the guy sitting next to you?TONY KANAAN: Yeah, I told you guys. And that’s nothing that, you know — I said that I hate talking about contracts because I was on the other side for 25 years. I told Christian and his following and Nolan is on the way, if you guys keep winning, I don’t need to make a decision, and nobody needs to make a decision. I think we’re all on the same page on that.
There is no — it’s not going to do a driver or myself any good to try to threaten like that. We all know. Nobody comes to a race weekend to just think that, you know, we’re going to be happy with a non-win.
Obviously Christian was one of — I remember back a couple of years ago when we talked, and I still support all of them. I don’t think it’s the time, especially during the month of May, to talk about it. Look what happened. In one race you can change your life. I’m never making my decisions about one race or not results because I felt that myself throughout my career.
I was extremely useful when I was Scott’s teammate, and he won three championships, and I won one race. Chip did not fire me. So I guess I was useful for the team. Everybody have a part of the team. Obviously we have a big brand that requires that we need to win every race. I can be the most popular guy in Mexico one weekend and probably the one that they want me dead the following weekend.
In Denmark the same thing and — I mean, it’s just the way it is. So we’re here. The drivers that I have are the drivers that I’m going to support until, you know, we all decide that we’ll talk about what’s going to happen.THE MODERATOR: Congratulations on a great start to the month of May.

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIESSonsio Grand Prix2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway road courseSpeedway, IndianaSaturday Race ReportMay 9, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, made an outside pass in Turn 4 and led the final 18 laps to grab his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win while powered by a Bowtie. The Danish driver is no stranger to the podium, standing on his ninth podium in only his 23rd race with Chevrolet-power, upping his podium percentage over his two seasons with Arrow McLaren to just shy of 40%.
David Malukas, who led a race high 27 laps in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet came home in second place, giving Team Chevy a 1-2 start to a two race stay at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“What a great first win with Chevrolet for Christian Lundgaard”, said Andrew Schutter, GM Motorsports INDYCAR Program Manager. “The team nailed the set-up and strategy, the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet executed quick pit stops, and Christian made an exciting pass for the win. David Malukas and Team Penske’s great day capped off a 1-2 finish for Team Chevy and a great way to start the ‘Month of May’ after a lot of hard work by our Chevrolet engineering team.”
Josef Newgarden’s 4th place finish in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet made a three of the top four for Team Chevy.
Chevrolet by the numbersLundgaard’s win is the 239th for Chevrolet all-timeLundgaard’s win is the 129th for Chevrolet since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s win is the 10th for Chevrolet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road CourseLundgaard’s win is his first for Chevrolet all time and since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s win is the 10th win by Arrow McLaren for Arrow McLaren all-time and since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012, which moves them into 4th all-time and 2nd since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s podium is the 682nd all-time for ChevroletMalukas’ podium is the 683rd all-time for ChevroletLundgaard’s podium is the 367th since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Malukas’ podium is the 368th since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012Lundgaard’s podium is the 23rd for Chevrolet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road CourseMalukas’ podium is the 24th for Chevrolet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course

Sonsio Grand Prix – Race Results

Chevrolet History at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
Wins – 10
2025 – Christian Lundgaard – Arrow McLaren2021 Race #2 – Will Power – Team Penske2021 Race #1 – Rinus VeeKay – ECR2020 Rce #3 – Will Power – Team Penske2020 Race #2 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Will Power – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Will Power – Team Penske
Poles – 11
2022 Race #2 – Felix Rosenqvist – Arrow McLaren2022 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2021 Race #2 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2020 Race #3 – Will Power – Team Penske2020 Race #2 – Rinus VeeKay – ECR2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Will Power – Team Penske 2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Will Power – Team Penske2014 – Sebastian Saavedra – KV Racing Technology
Chevrolet Podiums – 24
Driver Podiums: Will Power (9), Pato O’Ward (3), Simon Pagenaud (3), Helio Castroneves (2), Rinus VeeKay (2), Christian Lundgaard (1), David Malukas (1), Juan Montoya (1), Josef Newgarden (1), Alexander Rossi (1)
Team Podiums: Team Penske (17), Arrow McLaren (5), ECR (2)
Chevrolet Laps Led: 684
Driver Laps Led: Will Power (348), Simon Pagenaud (69), Josef Newgarden (61), Rinus VeeKay (48), Helio Castroneves (46), David Malukas (27), Pato O’Ward (23), Christian Lundgaard (20), Scott McLaughlin (17), Felix Rosenqvist (14), Alexander Rossi (4), Charlie Kimball (3), Kyle Kirkwood (2), Tatiana Calderon (1), Scott Dixon (1)
Team Laps Led: Team Penske (568), ECR (48), Arrow McLaren (61), Chip Ganassi Racing (4), Juncos Hollinger Racing (2), A.J. Foyt Racing (1)
Manufacturer History on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
Wins (with competition)
10 – Chevrolet (2026, 2021 Race #2, 2021 Race #1, 2020 Race #3, 2020 Race #2, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)8 – Honda (2025, 2024, 2023 Race #2, 2023 Race #1, 2022 Race #2, 2022 Race #1, 2020 Race #1, 2014)
Poles (with competition)
11 – Chevrolet (2022 Race #2, 2021 Race #1, 2021 Race #2, 2020 Race #3, 2020 Race #2, 2020 Race #1, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)7- Honda (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 Race #2, 2023 Race #1, 2021 Race #1, 2019)

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NASCAR Cup Series Watkins Glen International Go Bowling at The Glen Team Chevy Post-Qualifying Report May 9, 2026

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

Van Gisbergen, McDowell Lead Chevrolet to Second-Straight Front-Row Sweep

TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL TOP-10 STARTING LINEUP: 1st – Shane van Gisbergen2nd – Michael McDowell4th – Ross Chastain5th – Connor Zilisch

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· For the first time this season and the fifth time in his NASCAR Cup Series career, Shane van Gisbergen will lead the NASCAR Cup Series to the green flag from to the pole position. Laying down a best-lap of 71.165 seconds around the upstate New York circuit, the road course ringer led Chevrolet to its third pole win of the 2026 season. The trio of Trackhouse Racing drivers had a strong showing in Saturday’s qualifying session with teammates, Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch, both earning top-five starting positions for tomorrow’s race.
· Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell landed second on the final speed chart to earn his best qualifying effort of the season and back-to-back front-row sweeps for the Bowtie brigade.

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Van Gisbergen, McDowell Lead Chevrolet to Second-Straight Front-Row Sweep

TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL TOP-10 STARTING LINEUP: 1st – Shane van Gisbergen2nd – Michael McDowell4th – Ross Chastain5th – Connor Zilisch

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CORVETTE RACING AT SPA: Double-Points Heading to Le Mans

May 11, 2026 ARP Trish

TF Sport battles through tough LMGT3 battles to finish in top-10 STAVELOT, Belgium (May 9, 2026) – TF Sport’s two Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs finished in the points and grabbed a dose of momentum ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a pair of top-10 finishes in Saturday’s Six Hours of Spa.

The team’s No. 33 Corvette of Nicky Catsburg, Jonny Edgar and Blake McDonald drove from outside the top-10 to eighth place in LMGT3 at the end of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s wild second round at Spa-Francorchamps. It followed a season-opening, runner-up finish at Imola in the first race together for the trio.
They were just one spot ahead of the Racing Team Turkey by TF Corvette of Charlie Eastwood, Salih Yoluc and Peter Dempsey. Eastwood crossed the finish line fifth in class but the No. 34 had 10 seconds added to its race time for an infringement during the car’s next-to-last pit stop.
The early parts of the race – including the two Corvettes’ starting positions – mirrored the team’s start at Imola in the season’s opening round. Yoluc was the biggest mover as he gained five positions in the opening half-lap to go from 10th to fifth in the No. 34 Corvette. It was even more impressive that Yoluc drove the first stint on used tires as the team played strategy from the very beginning.

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Meanwhile McDonald raced his way from 14th and into ninth after his first stop. He climbed as high as sixth before the No. 33 had to serve a drive-through penalty. The two Corvettes made their second stops one lap after each other just prior to the two-mark with Dempsey relieving Yoluc and Edgar taking over for McDonald.
The middle two hours of the race were fairly uneventful as both Corvettes ran in the top-10 and in points-scoring position when a safety car period with a little more than two hours left reset things. All of the LMGT3 cars stopped on the same lap with Eastwood and Catsburg both getting into their respective Corvettes for the final two stints – Eastwood in sixth and Catsburg in ninth. Unfortunately the Racing Team Turkey entry received a 10-second, post-race penalty for an infraction during the stop.
Another safety car neutralized the pack with an hour to go. Eastwood made the No. 34’s last stop with 56 minutes left for tires and fuel from fifth, and Catsburg pitted a lap later for the same with Edgar back in for the final run to the finish.
TF Sport’s next race in the FIA WEC is the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13-14.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “A short and unexpected stint. I got three track limits on one of the restarts in a row. It’s a bit risky to continue and get another penalty. We already had a penalty early on in the race and didn’t want to get another one. Jonny was the right man for the job. He did great today and at the end. We got away with some unexpected points, I would say, which is good where we had a lot of weight. So to get away with points is good. We just need to focus forward and take it from there.”

JONNY EDGAR, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was quite a fun last stint with the safety car restarts. It was hard to make positions as I had some understeer following cars because we had some damage to a diveplane. In the end we seemed quite OK. The car was better at the end than the middle which is good. I enjoyed driving at the end full-push for the last 30 minutes trying to hold on to positions and trying to make some up. Happy to score points with the pace we had. We did a good job to finish eighth because it could have very easily been zero. So I’m happy.”(Opening stint) “It didn’t feel too bad. Our car doesn’t have quite as much as pace Imola so it’s been a more difficult race. It was quite a lonely stint. I only saw one other my car in my class so I was trying to make no mistakes and no penalties to keep the car in one piece. We were hoping for a safety car to pack the field up, which we got. I think this track is hard with the Hypercar and GT3 speed difference in some places. There also are some places where there’s a lot of gravel on the track so you can’t go side by side. It was easy to lose a lot of time if you got overtaken in the wrong place. Some of the Hypercars are very aggressive, especially when they are close to each other and fighting for position.”

BLAKE McDONALD, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I got off to a half-decent start and then was in a fight with one of the Mercs and the Porsche for a good portion of it. Track limits was a tough thing to manage and ended up getting five, and that was just enough to get us a penalty so that dropped us back. An anti-stall issue kicked in at one point and lost us a couple of spots but nowhere near as much time as the drive-through. It definitely wasn’t we wanted to do but it was a ton of fun though. The car turned out to be pretty decent and pretty competitive against some of the others.”(On Hypercar traffic) “The majority of the time it isn’t an issue at all. It’s maybe one of out of 10 times that puts you in a (bad) situation where you are super compromised. Here some of the speed differentials mean you just get swamped from the cars you’re competing against. One of the track limits was exactly that when I got pushed into the marbles by a Hypercar then was side by side with one of the McLarens in Blanchimont and got a track limits there. The majority of the time it’s pretty easy because most of them are very respectful in how they do it and make it super easy by just waiting for a straight and checking out. Then none of us lose too much time, but here and there they are a little aggressive.”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 34 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It didn’t feel like an uneventful run! It was just busy at the front the whole time and kind of always in a bit of a train. It seemed harder than probably everyone expected to pass but I was able to manage with the sort of front gap. Unfortunately we got the pitstop infringement which we couldn’t serve because everyone boxed under VSC and had to take it at the end of the race to drop us to P9. That was a shame, for sure. A P5 or P4 would have been a decent result. All in all, we executed a pretty solid weekend. The Corvette was fast and now we get ready for the big one.”(On the final hour) “Eau Rouge is just one of those corners. I think it’s because all the GTs were in a train battling and all the Hypercars were in a train battling, so that’s when you’re always going to get caught up. To be honest a lot of the GTs defend quite heavily when they are on defense against another GT car, and that’s when crashes happen.”

SALIH YOLUC, NO. 34 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I think the start was just being opportunistic with what was going on ahead of me. I found some space to move up the order. And it felt nice in the car as well. The traffic wasn’t too bad. The Hypercars were behaving much better today, if I’m honest, than Imola. We didn’t have any issues in the traffic. The issue was much more the tire deg than anything. I don’t think we have the ultimate pace of the cars in front of us like the Ford and Ferrari who are in another league. We did our best. There is just no grip there. Ten laps are OK but the rest are quite a lot of trying to survive.”

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CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES

PETER DEMPSEY, NO. 34 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was pretty good. Obviously I was lacking a lot of laps since Thursday; missing FP3 hurt us a little bit in race laps for me and Charlie. But we gained with Salih getting those laps in. It took me a little while setting into a rhythm. The first stint was me making a few mistakes but once I settled in the pace was pretty good. Then a big improvement in the second stint and stayed in the same position and status quo with where we were. I was able to hand off the car off to Charlie with no damage, which was the plan.”

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Chevrolet History at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road CourseWins – 9
2021 Race #2 – Will Power – Team Penske2021 Race #1 – Rinus VeeKay – ECR2020 Race #3 – Will Power – Team Penske2020 Race #2 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Will Power – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Will Power – Team Penske
Poles – 11
2022 Race #2 – Felix Rosenqvist – Arrow McLaren2022 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2021 Race #2 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2020 Race #3 – Will Power – Team Penske2020 Race #2 – Rinus VeeKay – ECR2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2018 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Will Power – Team Penske 2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Will Power – Team Penske2014 – Sebastian Saavedra – KV Racing Technology
Chevrolet Podiums – 22
Driver Podiums: Will Power (9), Pato O’Ward (3), Simon Pagenaud (3), Helio Castroneves (2), Rinus VeeKay (2), Juan Montoya (1), Josef Newgarden (1), Alexander Rossi (1)
Team Podiums: Team Penske (16), Arrow McLaren (4), ECR (2)
Chevrolet Laps Led: 637
Driver Laps Led: Will Power (348), Simon Pagenaud (69), Josef Newgarden (61), Rinus VeeKay (48), Helio Castroneves (46), Pato O’Ward (23), Scott McLaughlin (17), Felix Rosenqvist (14), Alexander Rossi (4), Charlie Kimball (3), Kyle Kirkwood (2), Tatiana Calderon (1), Scott Dixon (1)
Team Laps Led: Team Penske (541), ECR (48), Arrow McLaren (41), Chip Ganassi Racing (4), Juncos Hollinger Racing (2), A.J. Foyt Racing (1)
Manufacturer History on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
Wins (with competition)
9 – Chevrolet (2021 Race #2, 2021 Race #1, 2020 Race #3, 2020 Race #2, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)8 – Honda (2025, 2024, 2023 Race #2, 2023 Race #1, 2022 Race #2, 2022 Race #1, 2020 Race #1, 2014)
Poles (with competition)
11 – Chevrolet (2022 Race #2, 2021 Race #1, 2021 Race #2, 2020 Race #3, 2020 Race #2, 2020 Race #1, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)7 – Honda (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 Race #2, 2023 Race #1, 2021 Race #1, 2019)

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