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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet the Drivers Chasing a World of Outlaws Championship in 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alan Reinhardt, legendary drag racing announcer 

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

 
Nicole Clark, CompetitionPlus Director of Social Media

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

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

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

Alan Reinhardt, legendary drag racing announcer 

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

 
Nicole Clark, CompetitionPlus Director of Social Media

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buddy Kofoid, Roth Motorsports Ready to Chase Championship in 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT’S NEW

Texarkana 67 Speedway (July 11)

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

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

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

Riverside International Speedway (Aug. 22)

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

Gallatin Speedway (Sept. 4)

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

Moberly Motorsports Park (Sept. 11-12)

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

RPM Speedway (Oct. 10)

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

MARQUEE EVENTS

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

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

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

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

DIRTcar NATIONALS TICKETS

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

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

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

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

The Big One (June 26–27)

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

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

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

360 Knoxville Nationals (Aug. 6–8)

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

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

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

Harvey Ostermiller Memorial (Aug. 28–29)

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

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

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

Fuzzy’s Fall Fling (Oct. 16–17)

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

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

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

2026 American Sprint Car Series Schedule

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

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

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

Friday, May 8 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT’S NEW

Texarkana 67 Speedway (July 11)

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

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

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

Riverside International Speedway (Aug. 22)

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

Gallatin Speedway (Sept. 4)

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

Moberly Motorsports Park (Sept. 11-12)

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

RPM Speedway (Oct. 10)

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

MARQUEE EVENTS

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

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

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

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

DIRTcar NATIONALS TICKETS

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

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

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

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

The Big One (June 26–27)

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

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

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

360 Knoxville Nationals (Aug. 6–8)

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

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

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

Harvey Ostermiller Memorial (Aug. 28–29)

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

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

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

Fuzzy’s Fall Fling (Oct. 16–17)

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

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

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

2026 American Sprint Car Series Schedule

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

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

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

Friday, May 8 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Five Corvette GT3s collect significant miles, data ahead of Rolex 24

DETROIT (January 18, 2026) – The five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs set for the Rolex 24 At Daytona wrapped up three days of valuable and successful testing Sunday with the conclusion of the annual Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway. A week ahead of the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championships, the quintet of Corvette teams expressed satisfaction with the amounts of laps and data they accumulated around the 3.56-mile Daytona Road Course:

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· No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – GTD PRO: Antonio Garcia, Alexander Sims, Marvin Kirchhöfer – 1:47.775 (118.914 mph)· No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – GTD PRO: Nicky Catsburg, Tommy Milner, Nico Varrone – 1:47.810 (118.876 mph)· No. 13 13 Autosport – GTD: Matt Bell, Orey Fidani, Lars Kern, Ben Green – 1:48.061 (118.599 mph)· No. 36 DXDT Racing – GTD: Charlie Eastwood, Mason Filippi, Salih Yoluc, Scott McLaughlin – 1:47.805 (118.881 mph)· No. 81 DragonSpeed – GTD: Giacomo Altoé, Henrik Hedman, Casper Stevenson, Matteo Cairoli – 1:48.087 (118.5671 mph)(Fastest drivers in bold) Those results will give Corvette Racing and team engineers plenty to sift through before Thursday’s first official opening practice for the Rolex 24. One year ago, the Corvette Z06 GT3.R recorded a GTD class win (AWA’s No. 13 Corvette) and a runner-up finish in GTD PRO (Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ No. 3 Z06 GT3.R). As a program, Corvette Racing has a deep and successful history at the Rolex 24 and includes five GT-class victories – one of those an overall win in 2001. In addition, Corvette’s successes at Daytona have bolstered Chevrolet’s impressive record of 125 wins at the circuit across IMSA and NASCAR’s national series. The Rolex 24 goes green at 1:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24 with qualifying on Thursday, January 22. Live coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC with full live coverage on Peacock in the United States and on IMSA.com for video outside the U.S. and global IMSA Radio coverage.

SELECT CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R DRIVER QUOTESANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “We may have a couple of minor issues, but both our cars have run pretty much every lap that has been available. I’m happy with it and there is a lot of data to collect. We’ll put everything together from these days ahead of Thursday. We’ll have a few things to try then or validate as well. But things are going in the right direction for next week with what we have. We just need to wait and see but I’m happy.”

MARVIN KIRCHHOFER, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “So far so good. It’s still early days to really understand where we are. But we had a smooth Roar so far to finish up. There is some information and some tweaks that are getting us pointed in the right direction for next week. I’m really enjoying the time with the team. This is basically like the first week back at school for me. So I’m enjoying the challenge.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “My overarching impression after these three days is that this is the best prepared we’ve been going into the Rolex and it’s the best this car has felt going into the race. We obviously have a lot of notes and knowledge on the GT3 Corvette now so we’re able to hone in on something that we like faster than previous. We started by showing up with a car that we were happy with balance-wise. We’ve continued to tune on it and make some improvements, for sure. There’s a lot of continuity between the driver lineup, crew and engineering. I feel like we’re in a great place going into this race.”

NICO VARRONE, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “For me, it’s an honor to be here. I always say this but it is true. I’m really proud and privileged to drive with this team and with this group. Everything is really professional and for me it’s one of the best teams in the world. Another season in and I know the team that much better. I think we are working better than this time last year and that makes a big difference. Having Nicky and Tommy as teammates is great. We were really strong to close last year at Petit Le Mans. So this is a great lineup and we’re working through different things to get it right for next week. I think things will get a little more difficult on-track as the race gets closer. Right now everyone is doing their own thing so you really don’t have the amount of traffic. Once we get to next weekend and we get into the start and restarts, there definitely will be more chaos.”

LARS KERN, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “What happened last year is always in the back of our minds. We did pretty alright here last year so we know what it takes. But it’s a new year and a new game. We have Ben (Green) here with us and he’s doing a great job. So it’s a new combination but with a lot of known pieces. The car is perfect with no issues so far. We’re really looking forward and ahead to next week.”

BEN GREEN, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’ve really enjoyed my first laps here at Daytona. Our Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R is feeling fantastic and everyone at 13 Autosport is doing a great job and getting up to speed quickly. We feel ready for the race next week and have done everything we need to do during the course of the Roar tests to prepare ourselves well for that. I’m really excited to get going and take on the Rolex 24!”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The jump we’ve made this year is unbelievable. So many of the crew are the same but there are a few key positions that have changed and I think that’s really elevated it even further. The Roar has probably never gone better for myself over the years. The Corvette feels unbelievable. We were chasing it all of last year for 10 days and to be honest never really found it. We arrived for the first session here pretty close and we’ve chipped away with it. My teammates were happy with it last night, and I was happy with it yesterday afternoon. Let’s see where the track goes. This track sort of changes over the next week and the pace goes up too. But if you have a really good base here, it helps a lot. We definitely seem to have that at the minute. We’ve collected loads of data and have a lot to process over Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday because we’ve run through seven sessions in three days here. But I think we’re in really good shape.”

MASON FILIPPI, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Luckily we were able to get together and spend a few days in the shop to really get to know the team. These are my first few days in the Corvette, and it’s awesome. It’s really comfortable to drive and every single time you get back in you feel more comfortable and you can knock down the laptime. Everyone on the team has been awesome to work with. Charlie (Eastwood) and Scott (McLaughlin) both know the car really well so it’s great to pick their brain and be a sponge to learn everything as I go.”Under braking and understanding the tire a little. With the braking capability of this car, you have to utilize that, and I think that’s where I’ve been able to improve from my first few laps. We’re in a good spot. It will be a long 24 hours but we’ll be ready to fight.”

GIACOMO ALTOE, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was a nice and smooth first session for us. No issues at all and that was the main target. It was my first ever laps in the Corvette. It’s amazing and a very different feeling than what I’m used to. Of course I needed a few laps to adapt. Handling was different but it’s also very different with how I’m seated in the car with the seating position, the sound, how the car works. I still need to go through all the systems so there is a lot of homework to do. I just need to find out what the car needs and we will keep progressing. “I actually really liked being out there in traffic. The rear-view camera works very well and that was something that I like. Henrik did well and is really happy with the car. It’s a very positive start.”

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Successful Dress RehearsalFive Corvette GT3s collect significant miles, data ahead of Rolex 24

DETROIT (January 18, 2026) – The five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs set for the Rolex 24 At Daytona wrapped up three days of valuable and successful testing Sunday with the conclusion of the annual Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway. A week ahead of the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championships, the quintet of Corvette teams expressed satisfaction with the amounts of laps and data they accumulated around the 3.56-mile Daytona Road Course:

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· No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – GTD PRO: Antonio Garcia, Alexander Sims, Marvin Kirchhöfer – 1:47.775 (118.914 mph)· No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – GTD PRO: Nicky Catsburg, Tommy Milner, Nico Varrone – 1:47.810 (118.876 mph)· No. 13 13 Autosport – GTD: Matt Bell, Orey Fidani, Lars Kern, Ben Green – 1:48.061 (118.599 mph)· No. 36 DXDT Racing – GTD: Charlie Eastwood, Mason Filippi, Salih Yoluc, Scott McLaughlin – 1:47.805 (118.881 mph)· No. 81 DragonSpeed – GTD: Giacomo Altoé, Henrik Hedman, Casper Stevenson, Matteo Cairoli – 1:48.087 (118.5671 mph)(Fastest drivers in bold) Those results will give Corvette Racing and team engineers plenty to sift through before Thursday’s first official opening practice for the Rolex 24. One year ago, the Corvette Z06 GT3.R recorded a GTD class win (AWA’s No. 13 Corvette) and a runner-up finish in GTD PRO (Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ No. 3 Z06 GT3.R). As a program, Corvette Racing has a deep and successful history at the Rolex 24 and includes five GT-class victories – one of those an overall win in 2001. In addition, Corvette’s successes at Daytona have bolstered Chevrolet’s impressive record of 125 wins at the circuit across IMSA and NASCAR’s national series. The Rolex 24 goes green at 1:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24 with qualifying on Thursday, January 22. Live coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC with full live coverage on Peacock in the United States and on IMSA.com for video outside the U.S. and global IMSA Radio coverage.

SELECT CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R DRIVER QUOTESANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “We may have a couple of minor issues, but both our cars have run pretty much every lap that has been available. I’m happy with it and there is a lot of data to collect. We’ll put everything together from these days ahead of Thursday. We’ll have a few things to try then or validate as well. But things are going in the right direction for next week with what we have. We just need to wait and see but I’m happy.”

MARVIN KIRCHHOFER, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “So far so good. It’s still early days to really understand where we are. But we had a smooth Roar so far to finish up. There is some information and some tweaks that are getting us pointed in the right direction for next week. I’m really enjoying the time with the team. This is basically like the first week back at school for me. So I’m enjoying the challenge.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “My overarching impression after these three days is that this is the best prepared we’ve been going into the Rolex and it’s the best this car has felt going into the race. We obviously have a lot of notes and knowledge on the GT3 Corvette now so we’re able to hone in on something that we like faster than previous. We started by showing up with a car that we were happy with balance-wise. We’ve continued to tune on it and make some improvements, for sure. There’s a lot of continuity between the driver lineup, crew and engineering. I feel like we’re in a great place going into this race.”

NICO VARRONE, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “For me, it’s an honor to be here. I always say this but it is true. I’m really proud and privileged to drive with this team and with this group. Everything is really professional and for me it’s one of the best teams in the world. Another season in and I know the team that much better. I think we are working better than this time last year and that makes a big difference. Having Nicky and Tommy as teammates is great. We were really strong to close last year at Petit Le Mans. So this is a great lineup and we’re working through different things to get it right for next week. I think things will get a little more difficult on-track as the race gets closer. Right now everyone is doing their own thing so you really don’t have the amount of traffic. Once we get to next weekend and we get into the start and restarts, there definitely will be more chaos.”

LARS KERN, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “What happened last year is always in the back of our minds. We did pretty alright here last year so we know what it takes. But it’s a new year and a new game. We have Ben (Green) here with us and he’s doing a great job. So it’s a new combination but with a lot of known pieces. The car is perfect with no issues so far. We’re really looking forward and ahead to next week.”

BEN GREEN, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’ve really enjoyed my first laps here at Daytona. Our Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R is feeling fantastic and everyone at 13 Autosport is doing a great job and getting up to speed quickly. We feel ready for the race next week and have done everything we need to do during the course of the Roar tests to prepare ourselves well for that. I’m really excited to get going and take on the Rolex 24!”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The jump we’ve made this year is unbelievable. So many of the crew are the same but there are a few key positions that have changed and I think that’s really elevated it even further. The Roar has probably never gone better for myself over the years. The Corvette feels unbelievable. We were chasing it all of last year for 10 days and to be honest never really found it. We arrived for the first session here pretty close and we’ve chipped away with it. My teammates were happy with it last night, and I was happy with it yesterday afternoon. Let’s see where the track goes. This track sort of changes over the next week and the pace goes up too. But if you have a really good base here, it helps a lot. We definitely seem to have that at the minute. We’ve collected loads of data and have a lot to process over Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday because we’ve run through seven sessions in three days here. But I think we’re in really good shape.”

MASON FILIPPI, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Luckily we were able to get together and spend a few days in the shop to really get to know the team. These are my first few days in the Corvette, and it’s awesome. It’s really comfortable to drive and every single time you get back in you feel more comfortable and you can knock down the laptime. Everyone on the team has been awesome to work with. Charlie (Eastwood) and Scott (McLaughlin) both know the car really well so it’s great to pick their brain and be a sponge to learn everything as I go.”Under braking and understanding the tire a little. With the braking capability of this car, you have to utilize that, and I think that’s where I’ve been able to improve from my first few laps. We’re in a good spot. It will be a long 24 hours but we’ll be ready to fight.”

GIACOMO ALTOE, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was a nice and smooth first session for us. No issues at all and that was the main target. It was my first ever laps in the Corvette. It’s amazing and a very different feeling than what I’m used to. Of course I needed a few laps to adapt. Handling was different but it’s also very different with how I’m seated in the car with the seating position, the sound, how the car works. I still need to go through all the systems so there is a lot of homework to do. I just need to find out what the car needs and we will keep progressing. “I actually really liked being out there in traffic. The rear-view camera works very well and that was something that I like. Henrik did well and is really happy with the car. It’s a very positive start.”

CASPER STEVENSON, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s hard to know exactly where we are, but we’ve done a lot of laps; I think close to the most out of everyone. The car has run faultlessly so I don’t see how it could have been more productive. I feel like we’ve made progress not just with the Corvette but also the small things like seat belts, the seats and everything. There’s still some work to do… driver change practice and all that kind of housekeeping stuff. I don’t see any reason why we won’t be competitive next week. Matteo arrives next week, so I think we will be really strong. The biggest gains have been understanding how to drive the car. We were lucky to do one test, and that gave me some things to think about for this time. I feel like I don’t fully know the Corvette but I’m getting there and it’s starting to feel more comfortable.”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2026) – Cadillac Racing completed a three-day test at the ROAR Before the 24 and are now focused on this weekend’s 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona in a twice-around-the-clock race on the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course.  Filipe Albuquerque, driver of the No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX along with Ricky Taylor and Will Stevens, recorded the fourth-fastest lap overall in session four with a time of 1:36.731 (132.491 mph).  The No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX had the eighth-fastest lap overall when Louis Deletraz had a lap of 1:36.901 (132.258 mph) in session one. His teammates are Jordan Taylor and Colton Herta.  Jack Aitken had the 10th-fastest overall lap in the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R. in session four with a time of 1:36.986 (132.143 mph). The other drivers are Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti and Connor Zilisch.  Cadillac Racing won the Rolex 24 at Daytona four consecutive years (2017-2020) since joining IMSA prototype competition in 2017, and was first and second in 2017, 2018 and 2019. It has had at least one prototype entry on the podium in eight of its nice races at Daytona.

They are hoping to carry the momentum from the end of the 2025 season when Aitken, Bamber and Vesti scored their second straight Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) victory in the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The trio also won the Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September.

Media resources:Cadillac Racing Rolex 24 At Daytona event guide

Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube (outside the U.S.) channel will stream qualifications at 2:05 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 22. Coverage of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starts at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Jan. 24, on NBC, with continuing coverage on Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel (outside the U.S.) until NBC will pick up the broadcast at noon Sunday, Jan. 25, for the finish. Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel will stream the entirety of the race along with the IMSA Radio broadcast at IMSA.com, Sirius 211/XM 207, locally at 93.5 FM/1150 AM and 107.9 FM at the track.

Filipe Albuquerque – No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “The Roar went really well. We went through the checklist and got an understanding of the car during the day and the night. I think that is really important in understanding the tire degradation of the new Michelin compounds. Again, we will be analyzing everything for this weekend. So far, so good and it makes a big difference being in our second year of driving the Cadillac V-Series.R.”

Will Stevens – No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “I think generally it has been a positive week for us at the Roar. We got to check off a majority of what we wanted to tick off before the Rolex this weekend. Which is important so that we can narrow down what we want to have for this weekend’s race week because you want all the big changes to the car finalized. I think all of us have a positive feeling in the car and feel pretty comfortable, so it’s a good start to the week.”

Ricky Taylor – No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “We had a great Roar. We feel good going into the Rolex, especially after last year with all of the unknowns, so it’s nice to have a good understanding. The weather conditions are going to be a bit warmer than usual, so glad we got to see a bit of that at the Roar. The race will be here before we know, so glad we got a good head start.”

Jack Aitken – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: “I think ROAR week has been good for us. It’s just been a case of running through our checklist with some new parts on the car. It’s all performing as we hoped. Nothing reliability-wise gone awry which is always good to see as well. I think everyone on the drivers side is getting vetted in pretty well. That’s all you can ask for, the track is changing a lot – it will be very different come the race as well, so we are trying not to take too much from these sessions. But I’ve very confident we’ll be in a good window.”

Earl Bamber – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing:  “I think we came down here with a lot of preparation from the summertime. And then we had a good test in COTA and just being ready for the race as a team. And as Cadillac Racing we’ve come really prepared. And we’ll see where we flush out next week. But it’s been good.”

Frederik Vesti – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: “So obviously the ROAR is the best possible opportunity to refine and perfect the car and the way we work as a team, we just working on pit stops, car set up how we do a race and how we set up the car before the race. It’s a really important test and all the teams are here. The track is building up grip as well so it’s changing all the time. It’s sort of moving target. We are coming back and forth on changes and learning as both teams and drivers. It’s going well. The car feels pretty solid. There is still progress to be made to be where we want to be come race day, but that’s why we are here and it feels good.”

Connor Zilisch – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: “It’s been really good honestly. I feel like I’ve gotten better and better as the runs have gone on. And learning from my teammates has been a big help. They’ve given me good data and advice to be able to go out and learn things and get better. Hopefully as practice continues we’ll get better and grow and prepare for the race. As of now I feel comfortable with the car and in traffic and the set up. Just have to keep plugging way and get ready for race day.”

Louis Deletraz – No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “It was great testing with six sessions and every session we tried different things. The Cadillac V-Series.R feels great and I think we learned a lot. I feel good going into the race event. It was nice to work with all the new people we have. Now we get ready to race.”

Colton Herta – No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “It’s great to be back here in IMSA with Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing. Another successful few days in the Cadillac V-Series.R. Very productive and everyone is working well. The car seemed to be fast and consistent, so we are very excited going into the Rolex.”

Cadillac Racing Completes Three Day Test at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2026) – Cadillac Racing completed a three-day test at the ROAR Before the 24 and are now focused on this weekend’s 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona in a twice-around-the-clock race on the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course.  Filipe Albuquerque, driver of the No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX along with Ricky Taylor and Will Stevens, recorded the fourth-fastest lap overall in session four with a time of 1:36.731 (132.491 mph).  The No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX had the eighth-fastest lap overall when Louis Deletraz had a lap of 1:36.901 (132.258 mph) in session one. His teammates are Jordan Taylor and Colton Herta.  Jack Aitken had the 10th-fastest overall lap in the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R. in session four with a time of 1:36.986 (132.143 mph). The other drivers are Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti and Connor Zilisch.  Cadillac Racing won the Rolex 24 at Daytona four consecutive years (2017-2020) since joining IMSA prototype competition in 2017, and was first and second in 2017, 2018 and 2019. It has had at least one prototype entry on the podium in eight of its nice races at Daytona.

They are hoping to carry the momentum from the end of the 2025 season when Aitken, Bamber and Vesti scored their second straight Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) victory in the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The trio also won the Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September.

Media resources:Cadillac Racing Rolex 24 At Daytona event guide

Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube (outside the U.S.) channel will stream qualifications at 2:05 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 22. Coverage of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starts at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Jan. 24, on NBC, with continuing coverage on Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel (outside the U.S.) until NBC will pick up the broadcast at noon Sunday, Jan. 25, for the finish. Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel will stream the entirety of the race along with the IMSA Radio broadcast at IMSA.com, Sirius 211/XM 207, locally at 93.5 FM/1150 AM and 107.9 FM at the track.

Filipe Albuquerque – No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “The Roar went really well. We went through the checklist and got an understanding of the car during the day and the night. I think that is really important in understanding the tire degradation of the new Michelin compounds. Again, we will be analyzing everything for this weekend. So far, so good and it makes a big difference being in our second year of driving the Cadillac V-Series.R.”

Will Stevens – No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “I think generally it has been a positive week for us at the Roar. We got to check off a majority of what we wanted to tick off before the Rolex this weekend. Which is important so that we can narrow down what we want to have for this weekend’s race week because you want all the big changes to the car finalized. I think all of us have a positive feeling in the car and feel pretty comfortable, so it’s a good start to the week.”

Ricky Taylor – No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “We had a great Roar. We feel good going into the Rolex, especially after last year with all of the unknowns, so it’s nice to have a good understanding. The weather conditions are going to be a bit warmer than usual, so glad we got to see a bit of that at the Roar. The race will be here before we know, so glad we got a good head start.”

Jack Aitken – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: “I think ROAR week has been good for us. It’s just been a case of running through our checklist with some new parts on the car. It’s all performing as we hoped. Nothing reliability-wise gone awry which is always good to see as well. I think everyone on the drivers side is getting vetted in pretty well. That’s all you can ask for, the track is changing a lot – it will be very different come the race as well, so we are trying not to take too much from these sessions. But I’ve very confident we’ll be in a good window.”

Earl Bamber – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing:  “I think we came down here with a lot of preparation from the summertime. And then we had a good test in COTA and just being ready for the race as a team. And as Cadillac Racing we’ve come really prepared. And we’ll see where we flush out next week. But it’s been good.”

Frederik Vesti – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: “So obviously the ROAR is the best possible opportunity to refine and perfect the car and the way we work as a team, we just working on pit stops, car set up how we do a race and how we set up the car before the race. It’s a really important test and all the teams are here. The track is building up grip as well so it’s changing all the time. It’s sort of moving target. We are coming back and forth on changes and learning as both teams and drivers. It’s going well. The car feels pretty solid. There is still progress to be made to be where we want to be come race day, but that’s why we are here and it feels good.”

Connor Zilisch – No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing: “It’s been really good honestly. I feel like I’ve gotten better and better as the runs have gone on. And learning from my teammates has been a big help. They’ve given me good data and advice to be able to go out and learn things and get better. Hopefully as practice continues we’ll get better and grow and prepare for the race. As of now I feel comfortable with the car and in traffic and the set up. Just have to keep plugging way and get ready for race day.”

Louis Deletraz – No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “It was great testing with six sessions and every session we tried different things. The Cadillac V-Series.R feels great and I think we learned a lot. I feel good going into the race event. It was nice to work with all the new people we have. Now we get ready to race.”

Colton Herta – No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “It’s great to be back here in IMSA with Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing. Another successful few days in the Cadillac V-Series.R. Very productive and everyone is working well. The car seemed to be fast and consistent, so we are very excited going into the Rolex.”

Jordan Taylor – No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX: “I think we have had a good Roar here over the last three days with no major issues and getting a lot of laps in. All three drivers are comfortable in the car. We made some good changes that we wanted to make after our test here in November and sim testing. Everything seems positive. We worked through a lot of things in pit lane, pit stops, driver change practice – all the little things that can add up over a 24-hour race. We can spend time between now and the Rolex weekend digging through data and seeing all the best options then hopefully hit the track on Thursday with the best overall setup and head into the weekend on the right foot.”

CONCORD, NC (Jan. 16, 2026) — Matt Covington got back into the win column last year and finished runner-up in the chase for the American Sprint Car Series championship. In 2026, he’s more determined than ever to trade his second-best efforts in for his first national Sprint Car crown.

The 36-year-old from Glenpool, OK, has contested 13 full seasons on the national 360 Sprint Car circuit and finished either second or third in the points standings in each of the last five years. Most recently, he was bested by Sam Hafertepe Jr., who clinched his sixth Series championship, winning 11 Features to Covington’s three.

But there’s reason to believe 2026 will be different as he tackles the entire schedule for the 14th time in his career.

“To me, what’s gonna separate a guy from winning three races versus 11 races is trying to work on myself more,” Covington said. “In my opinion, we’re not gonna change something on the car that’s gonna take us from a three-win year to an 11-win year. It’s gonna be deeper than that. I’ve kinda turned the camera around introspectively, tried to work on myself more to see if we can’t find some speed in the cockpit, so to say.”

During the winter of 2024, Covington underwent an operation to fix various nerve issues in his hands and arms, which caused grip issues when holding his steering wheel. Now fully recovered, he’s got no plans of wasting any time when the season begins in two weeks at Volusia Speedway Park, Jan. 29–31.

“I’m feeling pretty strong right now, not having to overcome having a surgery like that,” Covington said. “I hope to help us get off to a faster start, but really not changing anything. We’re coming back the same way with the same mindset we had last year and try to be one spot better.”

The No. 95 team will keep their same Fisher Racing Engines-powered Triple X Chassis for 2026, which is the same package Hafertepe utilizes. But Covington has spent a great deal of time pondering over the ways in which he can be different — both in the mind and body.

“I think if Sam’s not beating me in the chassis department or the engine department, then where’s it at?” Covington said. “I think it’s in the mentality. The dedication, not just in making sure the car’s perfect and all that, but the dedication away from the racetrack. Putting hours in the gym, with how important that last five laps of focus in the car is gonna be.”

Since his first Series victory in 2010, Covington has compiled 22 Feature wins on the national circuit — 13th-most all-time. He’s proud of all he’s accomplished thus far, but no trophy in his cabinet would stand out as much as the coveted Emmett Hahn Trophy as king of the 360 Sprint Car world.

“It would mean a lot. It’d be a dream come true,” Covington said. “That’s why we’ve fought hard to try and do it every year.”

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

Covington Focusing on Improving Mind, Body For 2026 ASCS Title Chase

CONCORD, NC (Jan. 16, 2026) — Matt Covington got back into the win column last year and finished runner-up in the chase for the American Sprint Car Series championship. In 2026, he’s more determined than ever to trade his second-best efforts in for his first national Sprint Car crown.

The 36-year-old from Glenpool, OK, has contested 13 full seasons on the national 360 Sprint Car circuit and finished either second or third in the points standings in each of the last five years. Most recently, he was bested by Sam Hafertepe Jr., who clinched his sixth Series championship, winning 11 Features to Covington’s three.

But there’s reason to believe 2026 will be different as he tackles the entire schedule for the 14th time in his career.

“To me, what’s gonna separate a guy from winning three races versus 11 races is trying to work on myself more,” Covington said. “In my opinion, we’re not gonna change something on the car that’s gonna take us from a three-win year to an 11-win year. It’s gonna be deeper than that. I’ve kinda turned the camera around introspectively, tried to work on myself more to see if we can’t find some speed in the cockpit, so to say.”

During the winter of 2024, Covington underwent an operation to fix various nerve issues in his hands and arms, which caused grip issues when holding his steering wheel. Now fully recovered, he’s got no plans of wasting any time when the season begins in two weeks at Volusia Speedway Park, Jan. 29–31.

“I’m feeling pretty strong right now, not having to overcome having a surgery like that,” Covington said. “I hope to help us get off to a faster start, but really not changing anything. We’re coming back the same way with the same mindset we had last year and try to be one spot better.”

The No. 95 team will keep their same Fisher Racing Engines-powered Triple X Chassis for 2026, which is the same package Hafertepe utilizes. But Covington has spent a great deal of time pondering over the ways in which he can be different — both in the mind and body.

“I think if Sam’s not beating me in the chassis department or the engine department, then where’s it at?” Covington said. “I think it’s in the mentality. The dedication, not just in making sure the car’s perfect and all that, but the dedication away from the racetrack. Putting hours in the gym, with how important that last five laps of focus in the car is gonna be.”

Since his first Series victory in 2010, Covington has compiled 22 Feature wins on the national circuit — 13th-most all-time. He’s proud of all he’s accomplished thus far, but no trophy in his cabinet would stand out as much as the coveted Emmett Hahn Trophy as king of the 360 Sprint Car world.

“It would mean a lot. It’d be a dream come true,” Covington said. “That’s why we’ve fought hard to try and do it every year.”

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

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

CONCORD, NC (January 16, 2026) – In his first full season piloting the Big Frog Motorsports No. 58V, Daulton Wilson will run the full World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision in 2026.

The Fayetteville, NC driver affectionately known as “Big Perm” is the latest addition to an expanding roster of drivers planning to chase a World of Outlaws championship. Wilson is the fourth first-time Outlaw to join the tour in pursuit of the MD3 Rookie of the Year Award alongside Trey Mills, Logan Zarin and Eli Johnson.

“We just kind of looked at the schedule, starting out kind of down where I’m from,” Wilson said. “They’ve run the Outlaw deal before, and it would be something new for me to do. Just felt like it was a good thing, a good time for a change, and it just kind of fit our program a lot better.”

Wilson teamed up with Big Frog last fall after a four-year run with JRR Motorsports came to an end. The pairing earned a pair of top 10s in their first weekend together in the Blue-Gray 100 at Cherokee Speedway before traveling to the Dirt Track World Championship, National 100, and World of Outlaws World Finals to round out 2025. By the end of that stint, Wilson knew the combination was capable of bigger things in the new year.

“We just kind of picked some races that we wanted to go run,” Wilson said. “We were just kind of taking it week by week, seeing how everything went. Me and Augie [Burttram, team owner] and everybody, we all got along pretty good. We threw around the idea of maybe putting something together for this year and it just all worked out.”

The 28-year-old has put together a respectable resume in his 15-year Late Model career, including the title of being the last Super Late Model winner at the legendary East Bay Raceway Park in 2024. One missing accolade is a World of Outlaws victory, although he’s come close on multiple occasions.

Most notably, Wilson had a front-row seat for the final-lap thriller between Bobby Pierce and Nick Hoffman at the 2024 Prairie Dirt Classic, crossing the line third that night. It was his third Series podium, as he also finished third at Cherokee in 2021 and 2022.

With a new team around him and a fresh schedule of races to look forward to, Wilson is entering the year feeling better than ever about his chances to break into Victory Lane with The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet.

“Just win some races,” Wilson said regarding his goals for the upcoming season. “Be competitive and, you know, let the points kind of be what they’ll be.”

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

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

Daulton Wilson, Big Frog Motorsports Join World of Outlaws Full-Time in 2026

CONCORD, NC (January 16, 2026) – In his first full season piloting the Big Frog Motorsports No. 58V, Daulton Wilson will run the full World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision in 2026.

The Fayetteville, NC driver affectionately known as “Big Perm” is the latest addition to an expanding roster of drivers planning to chase a World of Outlaws championship. Wilson is the fourth first-time Outlaw to join the tour in pursuit of the MD3 Rookie of the Year Award alongside Trey Mills, Logan Zarin and Eli Johnson.

“We just kind of looked at the schedule, starting out kind of down where I’m from,” Wilson said. “They’ve run the Outlaw deal before, and it would be something new for me to do. Just felt like it was a good thing, a good time for a change, and it just kind of fit our program a lot better.”

Wilson teamed up with Big Frog last fall after a four-year run with JRR Motorsports came to an end. The pairing earned a pair of top 10s in their first weekend together in the Blue-Gray 100 at Cherokee Speedway before traveling to the Dirt Track World Championship, National 100, and World of Outlaws World Finals to round out 2025. By the end of that stint, Wilson knew the combination was capable of bigger things in the new year.

“We just kind of picked some races that we wanted to go run,” Wilson said. “We were just kind of taking it week by week, seeing how everything went. Me and Augie [Burttram, team owner] and everybody, we all got along pretty good. We threw around the idea of maybe putting something together for this year and it just all worked out.”

The 28-year-old has put together a respectable resume in his 15-year Late Model career, including the title of being the last Super Late Model winner at the legendary East Bay Raceway Park in 2024. One missing accolade is a World of Outlaws victory, although he’s come close on multiple occasions.

Most notably, Wilson had a front-row seat for the final-lap thriller between Bobby Pierce and Nick Hoffman at the 2024 Prairie Dirt Classic, crossing the line third that night. It was his third Series podium, as he also finished third at Cherokee in 2021 and 2022.

With a new team around him and a fresh schedule of races to look forward to, Wilson is entering the year feeling better than ever about his chances to break into Victory Lane with The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet.

“Just win some races,” Wilson said regarding his goals for the upcoming season. “Be competitive and, you know, let the points kind of be what they’ll be.”

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

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

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CONCORD, NC (January 16, 2026) – Dustin Sorensen is embarking on his third season as a touring member of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision with one mission: win.

For much of the 2025 season, the Rochester, MN native’s name was toward the top of the list of potential first-time winners with the Series. There were several nights when he was in position to break through, but for one reason or another, the trophy slipped out of his hands.

Sorensen will get his next chance to finish the job in less than a week at Volusia Speedway Park during the season-opening DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24), and he’s never been more ready to solidify himself as the 105th different winner in World of Outlaws history.

“Like Humboldt [Speedway] last year, I felt like I had a good shot to win it, I just didn’t make the right moves in lap traffic,” Sorensen said. “Highland [Speedway], I felt like I had the car to beat there at Highland too and didn’t get to the lead before the track took rubber. I feel like we have the car to do it, I’ve just got to make the right moves when I get my opportunity.”

The fact that Sorensen was in contention to begin with showed that the program is on the right track, which is why the changes in the No. 19 camp over the winter have been minimal. He’ll travel to Volusia with his familiar combination of Longhorn Chassis and Pro Power Racing Engines, as well as the same crew lineup that he finished 2025 with, all in an effort to hit the ground running in the “Sunshine State.”

“We kind of figured our stuff out at the end of the year last year,” Sorensen said. “Hopefully we can carry the good setups that we had in the car as well as my driving into this season. It takes everything, so when we came out last year and just struggled at the start of the year, I don’t know if it was just a little bit of everything or what. But everything was kind of clicking there at the end of the year, I felt like we had a good car, I was doing my job and we were running up front.”

Sorensen has already had a chance to shake down his equipment prior to making the trip to Florida, as he’s midway through six nights of racing at Central Arizona Raceway’s Wild West Shootout. Following a DNF on Saturday, Sorensen improved to 12th on Sunday and eighth on Wednesday with three nights left to show his full potential.

“I feel like we’re pretty good,” Sorensen said. “I feel like we’ve been a top-five car both nights. The first night, I got myself buried in Qualifying, and then [Sunday] night, I just made a mistake there that cost me a few spots. I was running seventh and I caught the holes wrong and fell back to 12th, but I felt like we had a good enough car to be in the top five.”

Once racing concludes in Arizona on Sunday night, the Sorensen crew will begin the 2,000-mile cross-country journey to Volusia ahead of Wednesday’s practice night. While he’s a two-time winner at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” in a DIRTcar UMP Modified, it hasn’t been one of his better tracks in a Late Model, with a record of two top 10s in 13 starts over the past two years. But given his overall uptick in performance in recent months, Sorensen is optimistic about those numbers changing this year.

“I feel like I’ve been fast there, I’ve just never put together a whole night,” Sorensen said. “I’ve had a couple good runs there, but I feel like I’ve learned a lot going there the past couple of years. Kind of figured out what I need to do to be better there. I feel like our car is in a good spot right now, we learned a lot there last year and hopefully have a good notebook going there this year.”

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

Sorensen’s Quest for Maiden World of Outlaws Victory Continuing in 2026

CONCORD, NC (January 16, 2026) – Dustin Sorensen is embarking on his third season as a touring member of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision with one mission: win.

For much of the 2025 season, the Rochester, MN native’s name was toward the top of the list of potential first-time winners with the Series. There were several nights when he was in position to break through, but for one reason or another, the trophy slipped out of his hands.

Sorensen will get his next chance to finish the job in less than a week at Volusia Speedway Park during the season-opening DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24), and he’s never been more ready to solidify himself as the 105th different winner in World of Outlaws history.

“Like Humboldt [Speedway] last year, I felt like I had a good shot to win it, I just didn’t make the right moves in lap traffic,” Sorensen said. “Highland [Speedway], I felt like I had the car to beat there at Highland too and didn’t get to the lead before the track took rubber. I feel like we have the car to do it, I’ve just got to make the right moves when I get my opportunity.”

The fact that Sorensen was in contention to begin with showed that the program is on the right track, which is why the changes in the No. 19 camp over the winter have been minimal. He’ll travel to Volusia with his familiar combination of Longhorn Chassis and Pro Power Racing Engines, as well as the same crew lineup that he finished 2025 with, all in an effort to hit the ground running in the “Sunshine State.”

“We kind of figured our stuff out at the end of the year last year,” Sorensen said. “Hopefully we can carry the good setups that we had in the car as well as my driving into this season. It takes everything, so when we came out last year and just struggled at the start of the year, I don’t know if it was just a little bit of everything or what. But everything was kind of clicking there at the end of the year, I felt like we had a good car, I was doing my job and we were running up front.”

Sorensen has already had a chance to shake down his equipment prior to making the trip to Florida, as he’s midway through six nights of racing at Central Arizona Raceway’s Wild West Shootout. Following a DNF on Saturday, Sorensen improved to 12th on Sunday and eighth on Wednesday with three nights left to show his full potential.

“I feel like we’re pretty good,” Sorensen said. “I feel like we’ve been a top-five car both nights. The first night, I got myself buried in Qualifying, and then [Sunday] night, I just made a mistake there that cost me a few spots. I was running seventh and I caught the holes wrong and fell back to 12th, but I felt like we had a good enough car to be in the top five.”

Once racing concludes in Arizona on Sunday night, the Sorensen crew will begin the 2,000-mile cross-country journey to Volusia ahead of Wednesday’s practice night. While he’s a two-time winner at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” in a DIRTcar UMP Modified, it hasn’t been one of his better tracks in a Late Model, with a record of two top 10s in 13 starts over the past two years. But given his overall uptick in performance in recent months, Sorensen is optimistic about those numbers changing this year.

“I feel like I’ve been fast there, I’ve just never put together a whole night,” Sorensen said. “I’ve had a couple good runs there, but I feel like I’ve learned a lot going there the past couple of years. Kind of figured out what I need to do to be better there. I feel like our car is in a good spot right now, we learned a lot there last year and hopefully have a good notebook going there this year.”

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

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

Baggsy headed out to Tokyo Auto Salon for the first time, and it turned out to be a mega trip from start to finish. The scale of the show, the quality of the builds, and the overall atmosphere made it something special.It was great catching up with partners and friends across the industry, including ST Suspensions and Liberty Walk, with plenty of positive and exciting conversations happening throughout the weekend. Being on their booths, interacting with their customers, and generally spending time supporting the brands that support us at SB Motorsport was awesome; without them, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.Outside of the show, Baggsy spent time with Daigo Saito, heading over to his place for a BBQ surrounded by an unreal lineup of cars and some amazing people, a proper highlight of the trip. The trip also included a lot of key meetings to secure parts for the all-new, exciting project coming in 2026 more to come on this very soon.First time at Tokyo Auto Salon and already can’t wait to head back next year.

First Time At Tokyo Auto Salon And It Was Mega!

Baggsy headed out to Tokyo Auto Salon for the first time, and it turned out to be a mega trip from start to finish. The scale of the show, the quality of the builds, and the overall atmosphere made it something special.It was great catching up with partners and friends across the industry, including ST Suspensions and Liberty Walk, with plenty of positive and exciting conversations happening throughout the weekend. Being on their booths, interacting with their customers, and generally spending time supporting the brands that support us at SB Motorsport was awesome; without them, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.Outside of the show, Baggsy spent time with Daigo Saito, heading over to his place for a BBQ surrounded by an unreal lineup of cars and some amazing people, a proper highlight of the trip. The trip also included a lot of key meetings to secure parts for the all-new, exciting project coming in 2026 more to come on this very soon.First time at Tokyo Auto Salon and already can’t wait to head back next year.