CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIESHonda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road courseLexington, OhioFriday Practice ReportJuly 3, 2026 LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 3, 2026) – Matching the temperatures approaching triple digits, Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet continued his hot streak on natural terrain courses at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during Friday’s practice. The 24-year-old winner of the last two natural terrain road courses, including two weeks ago at Road America, led six Chevrolet-powered drivers in the top ten.  “It’s pretty toasty out there, said Lundgaard after practice. “It was a good session. I feel like we are somewhat there. We need to find some time for the 10 car. Ultimately, I feel like it’s where we left off. We’re on the right path. I’m trying to stay hydrated and trying to stay cool. That’s the most important thing right now. We’ll keep digging.”  Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet, Nolan Siegel in the No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet and David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet were the other Bowtie-wearing drivers to end Friday’s practice in the top ten on the combined timesheet.  Lundgaard and his teammate O’Ward were quick on both compounds of tires with the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet leading Team Chevy on the Primary Firestone Firehawk racing tires (Black) and the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet going quickest on the Alternate Firestone Firehawk racing tires (Red). Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – Friday Practice Results:

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News Conference Friday, July 3, 2026 Rinus VeekayPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Wrapping up practice today ahead of Sunday’s Honda INDY 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by the 2027 CR-V hybrid. Rinus VeeKay has joined us in the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet. Sunday will be his eighth start at Mid-Ohio. Best finish was fourth in 2022. That was a good year for you. Fourth in group 2 here this afternoon.You guys tested here last week. Obviously it may have paid off a little bit. RINUS VEEKAY: Yes, we tested here last week. Went straight from Road America to here, and this is one of those places you test, you roll off the truck and you’re quick right away. Definitely enjoying that still. That carried over from the test to here. It’s about 30 degrees warmer now, so you can feel the whole car just behaves a little bit different because the heat has just been restricted by — just as an athlete, as a person, it’s hard to breathe through the car. You can feel that for sure. But I think we didn’t test the reds and we were quick on reds, so we were happy with that. Q.  Good start overall? What do you think can happen for you this weekend when it’s all said and done on Sunday night?RINUS VEEKAY: We need a good road course. We struggled in Indy on the road course. We definitely struggled in Road America. You roll off not good and you’re scrambling to get something together, a package that can work. The test really paid off, but also I think we found some things that we can carry to the other road courses this season.Now it’s just coming off a really good May, a fourth place in Gateway. I want to carry that through on road and street courses. I think this is our time to do it. Of course you need a fast car, and we have that this weekend, so that makes my life a bit easier. Q.  What has been the biggest issue when it comes to road and street? Obviously you said the speed, but what other extraneous factors have there been?RINUS VEEKAY: The speed can come from many things. Our biggest issue in Road America was we had decent balance. We were just waiting too long to go back to throttle because of an imbalance, because of understeer. Just how do we — we could find that understeer or that front grip and fix the understeer, but then the entries got exposed. We were always kind of balancing between an imbalance of some kind. I think we’ve figured out what we need to do. You’ll just feel more grip to the car. It’s just like you put on a faster pair of running shoes. You will go faster. Q.  First year with Juncos Hollinger, but obviously with Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist hitting the market in back-to-back weeks, it seems like there’s a big scramble in the paddock in terms of seats. What’s been your reaction to it all, and what are you anticipating? RINUS VEEKAY: I think I’ve seen that coming for a while. I’ve paid attention.It’s definitely one of the craziest silly seasons so far. I think it’s only 14 cars that are confirmed right now, 15? So definitely a lot of open seats. But yeah, we’ll start seeing dominos fall this week. We saw two fall yesterday and today. We’ll see. Q.  Rinus, you said earlier if you understood you correctly, the temperatures were not so extreme at testing like they were today. Can you use the results of testing for the weekend, or is the car totally different in behavior considering the hot temperatures?RINUS VEEKAY: Even though it’s a lot quicker, the track still goes the same way, so a fast car will be a fast car, doesn’t matter the temperature, I think. You have to dial it in a little bit. It’s fine-tuning to conditions. But it’s not completely different. It’s also the wind that’s a little bit different, as well. Like I said, a fast car is a fast car on a road course. Q.  Hot temperatures has a different effect on aerodynamics?RINUS VEEKAY: For sure, yes. We had to dial in the car for sure. We made some good changes in practice, and we found things that were — we found that the balance wasn’t perfect to start with, but even though the balance wasn’t perfect, we were still quick. We got it dialed in pretty well for reds. Q.  How do you personally handle the heat in the cockpit?RINUS VEEKAY: I think the gym I train in is another 10 degrees warmer than this, so that’s been nice. I’ve been sweating a lot this week. But it is nice when you’re used to something that’s worse than this. We’ve got a cool suit in the car that I ran already, just precautionary. The team does a good job for me, as well, to keep me cool and keep me fresh in the car. Q.  The silly season discussion, has the speed at which everything is moving maybe increased your sense of urgency to figure out your situation for next year?RINUS VEEKAY: Well, it is usually kind of June, July when you see things starting to happen. For me, I think we’ve been working towards finding our best decision for next year but also the future. Of course with dominos falling you look at things a little bit differently, and it moves things. But in the end I think we’ve got a pretty good idea of what we want to do. Q.  What was your reaction to finding out officially that Scott was leaving?ALEX PALOU: Yeah, it’s sad. It’s sad because of what he has done for the team, for everybody at Chip Ganassi Racing. I’ve not been since the beginning, obviously, but I know I would not be here today without him and also with the results I had. It’s big-time due to him. Very sad, but at the same time, it’s okay. It’s just part of life. It’s part of the sport. I wish him the best, honestly. I’m going to try and keep on learning as much as I can throughout the races that we still have. But yeah, nothing I can do, right? I think it’s been incredible to be his teammate, and I’m sure the next drivers that will be sharing teams with him, they’re going to be very lucky. Q.  Rinus, a lot of guys were doing short runs because of the heat. Do you find that hard to get the car dialed in with your balance when you’re running short runs because of heat?RINUS VEEKAY: We didn’t do it necessarily for the heat. We did do short runs more because you’re short on time. You want to go through as many changes as possible. With the track temperature being as high, you will build tire temperature quicker, so you don’t need as many warm-up laps. Seems like the reds don’t like many laps anyway, so yeah, that’s going to be something we have to look into for sure. But for sure there was no prediction on temperatures or my body heat or anything in the car during this session. Q.  Can you both talk a little bit about track conditions today and also the potential for rain, how that might impact your plans?RINUS VEEKAY: Yeah, it’s hot. Tires are going to be overheating for sure. That’s one thing that will happen in the race. We’re working hard on making sure we can manage that during the race. If it rains, you can always have a backup plan, but it definitely changes everything a lot.I think as a driver from the Netherlands where it rains probably 250 days a year, 300 days a year, I’d be happy in the wet for sure.

Tune-In Guide Saturday, July 4 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – 10am (ET)/9am (CT)/8am (MT)/7am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, July 5 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 9am (ET)/8am (CT)/7am (MT)/6am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (90 laps)– 12:30pm (ET)/11:30:am (CT)/10:30am (MT)/9:30am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske) is interviewed after winning the 2022 race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Chevrolet at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseChevrolet wins at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 122024 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2014 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1988 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick RacingChevrolet poles at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 132022 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2019 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Will Power – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Sebastien Bourdais – KV Racing Technology2013 – Ryan Hunter-Reay – Andretti Global2012 – Will Power – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 34Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by driver: Will Power (7), Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Michael Andretti (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Al Unser Jr. (3), Mario Andretti (2), Scott McLaughlin (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Sebastien Bourdais (1), Christian Lundgaard (1), Rick Mears (1), Pato O’Ward (1), Bob Rahal (1), Danny Sullivan (1) and Paul Tracy (1).  Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by team: Team Penske (19), Newman Haas Racing (6), Galles Racing (4), Arrow McLaren (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), KV Racing Technology (1) and Patrick Racing (1) Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 1034Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by driver: Will Power (178), Emerson Fittipaldi (168), Michael Andretti (152), Scott Dixon (67), Pato O’Ward (52), Scott McLaughlin (49), Mario Andretti (44), Sebastien Bourdais (38), Ryan Hunter-Reay (30), Juan Montoya (30), Simon Pagenaud (23), Paul Tracy (23), Al Unser Jr. (11), Helio Castroneves (6), James Hinchcliffe (2), and Danny Sullivan (2) Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by team: Team Penske (573), Newman Haas Racing (196), Chip Ganassi Racing (67), Patrick Racing (63), Arrow McLaren (52), KV Racing Technology (38), Andretti Global (32), Galles Racing (11), and ECR (2) Manufacturer History at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseWins (with competition)13 – Honda (2025, 2023, 2020 Race #2, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2001, 2000, 1999 1997, 1996)12 – Chevrolet (2024, 2022, 2021, 2020 Race #1, 2017, 2016, 2014, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989)6 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1980)2 – Ford (2002, 1998)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Mercedes (1995)1 – Porsche (1989)Poles (with competition)13 – Chevrolet (2022, 2021, 2020 Race #1, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 1991, 1990, 1988)10 – Honda (2025, 2024, 2023, 2020 Race #2, 2018, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996)6 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1980)5 – Ford (2002, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Porsche (1989)

Christian Lundgaard during Friday practice at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

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CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIESHonda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road courseLexington, OhioFriday Practice ReportJuly 3, 2026 LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 3, 2026) – Matching the temperatures approaching triple digits, Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet continued his hot streak on natural terrain courses at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during Friday’s practice. The 24-year-old winner of the last two natural terrain road courses, including two weeks ago at Road America, led six Chevrolet-powered drivers in the top ten.  “It’s pretty toasty out there, said Lundgaard after practice. “It was a good session. I feel like we are somewhat there. We need to find some time for the 10 car. Ultimately, I feel like it’s where we left off. We’re on the right path. I’m trying to stay hydrated and trying to stay cool. That’s the most important thing right now. We’ll keep digging.”  Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet, Nolan Siegel in the No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet and David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet were the other Bowtie-wearing drivers to end Friday’s practice in the top ten on the combined timesheet.  Lundgaard and his teammate O’Ward were quick on both compounds of tires with the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet leading Team Chevy on the Primary Firestone Firehawk racing tires (Black) and the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet going quickest on the Alternate Firestone Firehawk racing tires (Red). Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – Friday Practice Results:

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News Conference Friday, July 3, 2026 Rinus VeekayPress Conference THE MODERATOR: Wrapping up practice today ahead of Sunday’s Honda INDY 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by the 2027 CR-V hybrid. Rinus VeeKay has joined us in the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet. Sunday will be his eighth start at Mid-Ohio. Best finish was fourth in 2022. That was a good year for you. Fourth in group 2 here this afternoon.You guys tested here last week. Obviously it may have paid off a little bit. RINUS VEEKAY: Yes, we tested here last week. Went straight from Road America to here, and this is one of those places you test, you roll off the truck and you’re quick right away. Definitely enjoying that still. That carried over from the test to here. It’s about 30 degrees warmer now, so you can feel the whole car just behaves a little bit different because the heat has just been restricted by — just as an athlete, as a person, it’s hard to breathe through the car. You can feel that for sure. But I think we didn’t test the reds and we were quick on reds, so we were happy with that. Q.  Good start overall? What do you think can happen for you this weekend when it’s all said and done on Sunday night?RINUS VEEKAY: We need a good road course. We struggled in Indy on the road course. We definitely struggled in Road America. You roll off not good and you’re scrambling to get something together, a package that can work. The test really paid off, but also I think we found some things that we can carry to the other road courses this season.Now it’s just coming off a really good May, a fourth place in Gateway. I want to carry that through on road and street courses. I think this is our time to do it. Of course you need a fast car, and we have that this weekend, so that makes my life a bit easier. Q.  What has been the biggest issue when it comes to road and street? Obviously you said the speed, but what other extraneous factors have there been?RINUS VEEKAY: The speed can come from many things. Our biggest issue in Road America was we had decent balance. We were just waiting too long to go back to throttle because of an imbalance, because of understeer. Just how do we — we could find that understeer or that front grip and fix the understeer, but then the entries got exposed. We were always kind of balancing between an imbalance of some kind. I think we’ve figured out what we need to do. You’ll just feel more grip to the car. It’s just like you put on a faster pair of running shoes. You will go faster. Q.  First year with Juncos Hollinger, but obviously with Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist hitting the market in back-to-back weeks, it seems like there’s a big scramble in the paddock in terms of seats. What’s been your reaction to it all, and what are you anticipating? RINUS VEEKAY: I think I’ve seen that coming for a while. I’ve paid attention.It’s definitely one of the craziest silly seasons so far. I think it’s only 14 cars that are confirmed right now, 15? So definitely a lot of open seats. But yeah, we’ll start seeing dominos fall this week. We saw two fall yesterday and today. We’ll see. Q.  Rinus, you said earlier if you understood you correctly, the temperatures were not so extreme at testing like they were today. Can you use the results of testing for the weekend, or is the car totally different in behavior considering the hot temperatures?RINUS VEEKAY: Even though it’s a lot quicker, the track still goes the same way, so a fast car will be a fast car, doesn’t matter the temperature, I think. You have to dial it in a little bit. It’s fine-tuning to conditions. But it’s not completely different. It’s also the wind that’s a little bit different, as well. Like I said, a fast car is a fast car on a road course. Q.  Hot temperatures has a different effect on aerodynamics?RINUS VEEKAY: For sure, yes. We had to dial in the car for sure. We made some good changes in practice, and we found things that were — we found that the balance wasn’t perfect to start with, but even though the balance wasn’t perfect, we were still quick. We got it dialed in pretty well for reds. Q.  How do you personally handle the heat in the cockpit?RINUS VEEKAY: I think the gym I train in is another 10 degrees warmer than this, so that’s been nice. I’ve been sweating a lot this week. But it is nice when you’re used to something that’s worse than this. We’ve got a cool suit in the car that I ran already, just precautionary. The team does a good job for me, as well, to keep me cool and keep me fresh in the car. Q.  The silly season discussion, has the speed at which everything is moving maybe increased your sense of urgency to figure out your situation for next year?RINUS VEEKAY: Well, it is usually kind of June, July when you see things starting to happen. For me, I think we’ve been working towards finding our best decision for next year but also the future. Of course with dominos falling you look at things a little bit differently, and it moves things. But in the end I think we’ve got a pretty good idea of what we want to do. Q.  What was your reaction to finding out officially that Scott was leaving?ALEX PALOU: Yeah, it’s sad. It’s sad because of what he has done for the team, for everybody at Chip Ganassi Racing. I’ve not been since the beginning, obviously, but I know I would not be here today without him and also with the results I had. It’s big-time due to him. Very sad, but at the same time, it’s okay. It’s just part of life. It’s part of the sport. I wish him the best, honestly. I’m going to try and keep on learning as much as I can throughout the races that we still have. But yeah, nothing I can do, right? I think it’s been incredible to be his teammate, and I’m sure the next drivers that will be sharing teams with him, they’re going to be very lucky. Q.  Rinus, a lot of guys were doing short runs because of the heat. Do you find that hard to get the car dialed in with your balance when you’re running short runs because of heat?RINUS VEEKAY: We didn’t do it necessarily for the heat. We did do short runs more because you’re short on time. You want to go through as many changes as possible. With the track temperature being as high, you will build tire temperature quicker, so you don’t need as many warm-up laps. Seems like the reds don’t like many laps anyway, so yeah, that’s going to be something we have to look into for sure. But for sure there was no prediction on temperatures or my body heat or anything in the car during this session. Q.  Can you both talk a little bit about track conditions today and also the potential for rain, how that might impact your plans?RINUS VEEKAY: Yeah, it’s hot. Tires are going to be overheating for sure. That’s one thing that will happen in the race. We’re working hard on making sure we can manage that during the race. If it rains, you can always have a backup plan, but it definitely changes everything a lot.I think as a driver from the Netherlands where it rains probably 250 days a year, 300 days a year, I’d be happy in the wet for sure.

Tune-In Guide Saturday, July 4 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – 10am (ET)/9am (CT)/8am (MT)/7am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, July 5 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 9am (ET)/8am (CT)/7am (MT)/6am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (90 laps)– 12:30pm (ET)/11:30:am (CT)/10:30am (MT)/9:30am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske) is interviewed after winning the 2022 race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Chevrolet at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseChevrolet wins at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 122024 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2014 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1988 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick RacingChevrolet poles at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 132022 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2019 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Will Power – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Sebastien Bourdais – KV Racing Technology2013 – Ryan Hunter-Reay – Andretti Global2012 – Will Power – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 34Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by driver: Will Power (7), Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Michael Andretti (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Al Unser Jr. (3), Mario Andretti (2), Scott McLaughlin (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Sebastien Bourdais (1), Christian Lundgaard (1), Rick Mears (1), Pato O’Ward (1), Bob Rahal (1), Danny Sullivan (1) and Paul Tracy (1).  Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by team: Team Penske (19), Newman Haas Racing (6), Galles Racing (4), Arrow McLaren (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), KV Racing Technology (1) and Patrick Racing (1) Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 1034Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by driver: Will Power (178), Emerson Fittipaldi (168), Michael Andretti (152), Scott Dixon (67), Pato O’Ward (52), Scott McLaughlin (49), Mario Andretti (44), Sebastien Bourdais (38), Ryan Hunter-Reay (30), Juan Montoya (30), Simon Pagenaud (23), Paul Tracy (23), Al Unser Jr. (11), Helio Castroneves (6), James Hinchcliffe (2), and Danny Sullivan (2) Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by team: Team Penske (573), Newman Haas Racing (196), Chip Ganassi Racing (67), Patrick Racing (63), Arrow McLaren (52), KV Racing Technology (38), Andretti Global (32), Galles Racing (11), and ECR (2) Manufacturer History at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseWins (with competition)13 – Honda (2025, 2023, 2020 Race #2, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2001, 2000, 1999 1997, 1996)12 – Chevrolet (2024, 2022, 2021, 2020 Race #1, 2017, 2016, 2014, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989)6 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1980)2 – Ford (2002, 1998)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Mercedes (1995)1 – Porsche (1989)Poles (with competition)13 – Chevrolet (2022, 2021, 2020 Race #1, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 1991, 1990, 1988)10 – Honda (2025, 2024, 2023, 2020 Race #2, 2018, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996)6 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1980)5 – Ford (2002, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Porsche (1989)

LINCOLN, IL (July 2, 2026) — Milestone moments rarely come easy. Jason Feger had to work for a big one Thursday night at Lincoln Speedway, topping a thrilling, three-car battle for the lead and going on to his 40th career DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win.

Feger, the two-time Hell Tour champion from Bloomington, IL, made the most of a restart just past the halfway point to get by Sam Seawright and race-long Tanner English in a race that had the crowd on their feet before driving off with his fifth Feature win of the summer.

“When it’s right, Lincoln puts on a heck of a show,” Feger said. “I feel like a lot of times it can get a little top dominant, but usually when you can keep the bottom around and run the top like that, it’s a lot of fun. The top is just skinny and technical, so it’s not like anyone can get up there and do really good.”

A Lap 18 debris caution was the catalyst for a thrilling battle for the lead that started with current points leader English leading the opening 18 laps.

What happened next was nothing short of spectacular as the field restarted with just 12-to-go. Seawright dove under English entering Turn 3 and threw a big slide job on the No. 96 before making contact with the outside wall in Turn 4 and allowing English to slip back by to his inside.

As English and Seawright continued their battle, Feger soon reeled-in both drivers to make it a three-car duel for the top spot.

Feger rolled the bottom and attempted to pick off both as the exited Turn 2 with just 10 laps to go. The lead trio went three wide down the backstretch, splitting Seawright and leaving the top two in points side-by-side as they entered Turn 3.

Feger then executed a slide job of his own on English, bouncing off the Turn 4 wall and speeding down the front stretch to take the lead on Lap 21. From there, it was all Feger and his No. 25 out front as he went on to lead the final 10 laps and pick up the win in front of his home-state crowd.

“I didn’t think my car was that good; I was just trying to be really patient, and I knew there was a few different tire combinations there, and I wasn’t sure what was going to play out,” Feger said. “I was really struggling to get off the bottom like I wanted to, I didn’t think we had anything for [English]. I raced Sam (Seawright) hard because I wanted that row on the restart. I got to the bottom on the restart and everything I needed to happen, happened.”

English finished second, Jake Little rallied for third, Luke Morey was fourth, and Trey Mills rounded out the top five.

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The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models head to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, IL, on Friday, July 3. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

How else can you watch the DIRTcar Summer Nationals? Every race is live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 25-Jason Feger[5]; 2. 96-Tanner English[1]; 3. 38J-Jake Little[9]; 4. 49-Luke Morey[8]; 5. 14JR-Trey Mills[4]; 6. 16S-Sam Seawright[2]; 7. 91-Rusty Schlenk[3]; 8. 45-Kyle Hammer[10]; 9. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[15]; 10. 99-Kyle Hardy[12]; 11. 21B-Rich Bell[16]; 12. 74-Mitch McGrath[11]; 13. 17SR-Brody Smith[21]; 14. 37L-Michael Ledford[13]; 15. 31M-Tyler Millwood[14]; 16. 15-Clay Stuckey[18]; 17. 09-Michael Leach[19]; 18. 89-Mike Spatola[6]; 19. 30-Mark Voigt[20]; 20. 74X-Ethan Dotson[7]; 21. 51B-Brandon Carpenter[17]; 22. 75-Daniel Adam[22]

Trevor Neville Wins at Lincoln for Sixth Career Summit Modified Win

Trevor Neville came into Lincoln Speedway hungry for the taste of victory. After 25 laps around the Illinois bullring, consider his hunger satisfied.

Neville, of Mackinaw, IL, hadn’t won in DIRTcar Modified competition since May. But on Thursday night, the 25-year-old capitalized on his pole starting position to end the drought in a big way with his first Feature win with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals in over a year.

“We’re just doing this for fun this year,” Neville said. “We decided to catch the back half of this, we were working on stuff and decided to have some fun. This tour is what makes or breaks people on this whole deal because the back-to-back racing makes you a better driver.”

The green flag dropped on the main event and into the lead went polesitter Austin Friedman, leading the opening lap with Neville in tow.

Neville quickly battled back and pulled even down the backstretch as the lead duo went side-by-side around the 1/4-mile oval. Friedman tried to slide up as they exited Turn 4, but Neville had the outside lane momentum and cleared Friedman before crossing the start/finish line to lead Lap 2.

Multiple cautions throughout the race forced Neville’s No. 777 to maintain the lead through multiple restarts, but he stood tall each time and kept the field behind him.

Neville went the rest of the way uncontested, leading the final 23 laps for his first win with the series since June 2025 at Peoria Speedway.

Steven Brooks finished second, Zeke McKenzie third, Ray Bollinger fourth, and Carson Friedman was fifth.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals head to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, IL on Friday, July 3.

How can you watch the Summit Modifieds? Every race is live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 777-Trevor Neville[1]; 2. 5-Steven Brooks[4]; 3. 24-Zeke McKenzie[7]; 4. 77-Ray Bollinger[12]; 5. 389-Carson Friedman[3]; 6. 10K-Kelly Kovski[10]; 7. 150-Collin Alexander[6]; 8. 21-Lyndon Whitfill[5]; 9. 2-Brayden Doyle[8]; 10. 01-Jeremy Nichols[13]; 11. 25W-Allen Weisser[9]; 12. 96M-Mike McKinney[14]; 13. B5-Matthew Baker[20]; 14. 27G-Jason Garver[21]; 15. 01K-Billy Knippenberg[19]; 16. 11D-Brian Diveley[23]; 17. 14L-Brian Lynn[15]; 18. 89-Austin Friedman[2]; 19. 110-Landen Miller[17]; 20. 97-Charles Hess[16]; 21. 35-Brandon Roberts[11]; 22. 9S-Ken Schrader[18]; 23. (DNS) 19C-Carter Sinkhorn; 24. (DNS) 14-Dalton Lane

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/jason-feger-earns-milestone-summer-nationals-win-no-40-at-lincoln/, https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/trevor-neville-wins-at-lincoln-for-sixth-career-summit-modified-win/

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Jason Feger Earns Milestone Summer Nationals Win No. 40 at Lincoln

LINCOLN, IL (July 2, 2026) — Milestone moments rarely come easy. Jason Feger had to work for a big one Thursday night at Lincoln Speedway, topping a thrilling, three-car battle for the lead and going on to his 40th career DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win.

Feger, the two-time Hell Tour champion from Bloomington, IL, made the most of a restart just past the halfway point to get by Sam Seawright and race-long Tanner English in a race that had the crowd on their feet before driving off with his fifth Feature win of the summer.

“When it’s right, Lincoln puts on a heck of a show,” Feger said. “I feel like a lot of times it can get a little top dominant, but usually when you can keep the bottom around and run the top like that, it’s a lot of fun. The top is just skinny and technical, so it’s not like anyone can get up there and do really good.”

A Lap 18 debris caution was the catalyst for a thrilling battle for the lead that started with current points leader English leading the opening 18 laps.

What happened next was nothing short of spectacular as the field restarted with just 12-to-go. Seawright dove under English entering Turn 3 and threw a big slide job on the No. 96 before making contact with the outside wall in Turn 4 and allowing English to slip back by to his inside.

As English and Seawright continued their battle, Feger soon reeled-in both drivers to make it a three-car duel for the top spot.

Feger rolled the bottom and attempted to pick off both as the exited Turn 2 with just 10 laps to go. The lead trio went three wide down the backstretch, splitting Seawright and leaving the top two in points side-by-side as they entered Turn 3.

Feger then executed a slide job of his own on English, bouncing off the Turn 4 wall and speeding down the front stretch to take the lead on Lap 21. From there, it was all Feger and his No. 25 out front as he went on to lead the final 10 laps and pick up the win in front of his home-state crowd.

“I didn’t think my car was that good; I was just trying to be really patient, and I knew there was a few different tire combinations there, and I wasn’t sure what was going to play out,” Feger said. “I was really struggling to get off the bottom like I wanted to, I didn’t think we had anything for [English]. I raced Sam (Seawright) hard because I wanted that row on the restart. I got to the bottom on the restart and everything I needed to happen, happened.”

English finished second, Jake Little rallied for third, Luke Morey was fourth, and Trey Mills rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT 

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models head to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, IL, on Friday, July 3. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

How else can you watch the DIRTcar Summer Nationals? Every race is live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 25-Jason Feger[5]; 2. 96-Tanner English[1]; 3. 38J-Jake Little[9]; 4. 49-Luke Morey[8]; 5. 14JR-Trey Mills[4]; 6. 16S-Sam Seawright[2]; 7. 91-Rusty Schlenk[3]; 8. 45-Kyle Hammer[10]; 9. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[15]; 10. 99-Kyle Hardy[12]; 11. 21B-Rich Bell[16]; 12. 74-Mitch McGrath[11]; 13. 17SR-Brody Smith[21]; 14. 37L-Michael Ledford[13]; 15. 31M-Tyler Millwood[14]; 16. 15-Clay Stuckey[18]; 17. 09-Michael Leach[19]; 18. 89-Mike Spatola[6]; 19. 30-Mark Voigt[20]; 20. 74X-Ethan Dotson[7]; 21. 51B-Brandon Carpenter[17]; 22. 75-Daniel Adam[22]

Trevor Neville Wins at Lincoln for Sixth Career Summit Modified Win

Trevor Neville came into Lincoln Speedway hungry for the taste of victory. After 25 laps around the Illinois bullring, consider his hunger satisfied.

Neville, of Mackinaw, IL, hadn’t won in DIRTcar Modified competition since May. But on Thursday night, the 25-year-old capitalized on his pole starting position to end the drought in a big way with his first Feature win with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals in over a year.

“We’re just doing this for fun this year,” Neville said. “We decided to catch the back half of this, we were working on stuff and decided to have some fun. This tour is what makes or breaks people on this whole deal because the back-to-back racing makes you a better driver.”

The green flag dropped on the main event and into the lead went polesitter Austin Friedman, leading the opening lap with Neville in tow.

Neville quickly battled back and pulled even down the backstretch as the lead duo went side-by-side around the 1/4-mile oval. Friedman tried to slide up as they exited Turn 4, but Neville had the outside lane momentum and cleared Friedman before crossing the start/finish line to lead Lap 2.

Multiple cautions throughout the race forced Neville’s No. 777 to maintain the lead through multiple restarts, but he stood tall each time and kept the field behind him.

Neville went the rest of the way uncontested, leading the final 23 laps for his first win with the series since June 2025 at Peoria Speedway.

Steven Brooks finished second, Zeke McKenzie third, Ray Bollinger fourth, and Carson Friedman was fifth.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals head to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, IL on Friday, July 3.

How can you watch the Summit Modifieds? Every race is live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 777-Trevor Neville[1]; 2. 5-Steven Brooks[4]; 3. 24-Zeke McKenzie[7]; 4. 77-Ray Bollinger[12]; 5. 389-Carson Friedman[3]; 6. 10K-Kelly Kovski[10]; 7. 150-Collin Alexander[6]; 8. 21-Lyndon Whitfill[5]; 9. 2-Brayden Doyle[8]; 10. 01-Jeremy Nichols[13]; 11. 25W-Allen Weisser[9]; 12. 96M-Mike McKinney[14]; 13. B5-Matthew Baker[20]; 14. 27G-Jason Garver[21]; 15. 01K-Billy Knippenberg[19]; 16. 11D-Brian Diveley[23]; 17. 14L-Brian Lynn[15]; 18. 89-Austin Friedman[2]; 19. 110-Landen Miller[17]; 20. 97-Charles Hess[16]; 21. 35-Brandon Roberts[11]; 22. 9S-Ken Schrader[18]; 23. (DNS) 19C-Carter Sinkhorn; 24. (DNS) 14-Dalton Lane

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/jason-feger-earns-milestone-summer-nationals-win-no-40-at-lincoln/, https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/trevor-neville-wins-at-lincoln-for-sixth-career-summit-modified-win/

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Event: eero 400Date/Time: Sunday, July 5, 2026, 6 p.m. ETLocation: Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, IllinoisLayout: 1.5-Mile OvalTV/Radio: TNT, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR RadioAs NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team are set for a big weekend with primary partner eero, which also serves as the entitlement sponsor of Sunday’s eero 400.“It’s going to be good to get back to Chicagoland,” Berry said. “It’s obviously a track we haven’t raced at in a while, so it’s great to see it back on the schedule.“From everything we’ve heard and what we’ve seen, it looks like the facility is in great shape, and I think it’ll produce some good racing.“It’s also a big weekend for our partner eero with them serving as the entitlement sponsor of the race, so we’d love to put together a good run for them.”Adding to the significance of the weekend, the No. 21 Ford Mustang will sport a special patriotic paint scheme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.“We’ve got a really sharp patriotic paint scheme on the No. 21 Ford Mustang, and hopefully we can give everyone at eero a weekend they’ll be proud of,” Berry said.As part of the eero 400 weekend festivities, Berry will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Saturday night’s Fourth of July game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.Berry heads to Chicagoland with one previous NASCAR national series start at the 1.5-mile oval, where he finished 13th after starting 22nd in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in 2016.Track activity begins with practice Friday at 6 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. Both sessions will air live on truTV.Sunday’s 267-lap eero 400 is scheduled to take the green flag shortly after 6 p.m. ET. Stage breaks are planned for Laps 80 and 165, with live television coverage provided by TNT.Josh BerryAge: 35 (Oct. 22, 1990)Hometown: Hendersonville, TennesseeCrew Chief: Miles StanleyIG: @joshberry88X: @joshberryAbout eero eero was founded to make wifi and networking the way they should be—fast, reliable, secure, and, most importantly, easy to use. After introducing the first home mesh wifi system with a high-quality design that blends into its environment and technology that intuitively works behind the scenes, eero became known for sweating every single detail and delivering award-winning hardware and software for homes, businesses, communities, and service providers. Founded and headquartered in San Francisco in 2014, eero is an Amazon company. For more information, visit eero.com.

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CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIESHonda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road courseLexington, OhioRace AdvanceJuly 3-5, 2026  LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 2, 2026) – The Heartbeat of America, Chevrolet, heads into the July 4th weekend chasing a third straight NTT INDYCAR SERIES win to celebrate the U.S.A.’s 250th Birthday.  The 11th race of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, the 90-lap Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, begins a stretch run of eight races across ten weekends to decide the championship. As the summer temperatures rise, Team Chevy has a pair of the hottest drivers chasing the title.  David Malukas (No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet) is currently in second place, and his 172 points are the most scored across the last five races. Christian Lundgaard (No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet) has scored 102 points since the Indianapolis 500, the most of any driver.

Chevrolet at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Chevrolet-powered drivers have made 254 starts across 27 races since 1980 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with 167 of those coming since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012. Eight drivers representing five teams have won a dozen races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course while powered by Chevrolet. Emerson Fittipaldi leads all Team Chevy drivers with three wins, while Michael Andretti and current Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden have a pair each. Team Penske’s seven wins lead all Chevrolet-powered teams. Team Chevy’s thirteen poles on the 2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road course lead all manufacturers. Nine drivers representing five teams have won poles at the Lexington, Ohio, road course, with Will Power (4) and Team Penske (7) leading the way. A driver wearing a Chevrolet Bowtie has stood on the podium 34 times, including current Team Chevy drivers Josef Newgarden (3), Christian Lundgaard (1), Scott McLaughlin (1), and Pato O’Ward (1). Chevrolet-powered cars have led 1034 laps at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with Team Penske’s 573 laps led, the best of the nine teams that have had drivers lead at least one lap. Chevrolet-powered drivers and teams hold the overall and race-track records at the historic track in Lexington, Ohio. Simon Pagenaud’s (Team Penske) lap of 63.8700 seconds (127.271mph) set during qualifying for the 2016 is the best overall lap. Will Power (Team Penske), also in 2016, set the best mark during the race, completing a lap at 65.2600 seconds (124.560mph).

Christian Rasmussen and the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet gets the checkered flag at Road America a couple of weeks agoRoad Course Ringer Part 2 Lundgaard’s stellar form on natural terrain courses continued last time the NTT INDYCAR SERIES was on track at Road America. The 24-year-old found himself in last place after a first-lap incident, and utilized a combination of Team Chevy power, fuel mileage, great strategy from his team, and a little luck to make his second trip to victory lane in 2026. Lundgaard’s win gives him an average finish of 1.33 on natural terrain course, allowing him to score 25 more points across the trio of races at Barber Motorsports Park, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, and Road America.  Since joining Arrow McLaren in 2025, the Danish driver has stood on the podium at eight of the ten races held on natural terrain road courses, including a third-place finish at this week’s stop on the calendar, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.  Lundgaard, who has scored the most points in the three races (Streets Of Detroit, World Wide Technology Raceway At Gateway and Road America) since the Indianapolis 500 in May, is currently fourth in the season-long standings, less than 20 points out of third place.  “Obviously, super pleased with the result at Road America,” said Lundgaard. “We certainly proved that we can maneuver through the field and overcome adversity. We have finished P1 or P2 at every road course this year, so I’m excited to get back on another one at Mid-Ohio. We’ll be focused on qualifying better and giving ourselves an easier path to the top of the podium.” Lundgaard’s average starting position at the first three natural terrain road course races stands at 8.7, and across the first ten races of the season, he’s gained 44 positions, tied for the most of any driver. Lundgaard has completed all 1300 laps contest thus far in 2026, one of only three drivers still batting a thousand.  Arrow McLaren has had recent success at the 2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road course. In addition to Lundgaard’s podium last year, Pato O’Ward won the first race of the hybrid era at the track in 2024, along with starting from the pole in 2022 Tune-In Guide Friday, July 3 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1 – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday, July 4 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – 10am (ET)/9am (CT)/8am (MT)/7am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, July 5 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 9am (ET)/8am (CT)/7am (MT)/6am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (90 laps)– 12:30pm (ET)/11:30:am (CT)/10:30am (MT)/9:30am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske) is interviewed after winning the 2022 race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Pato O’Ward and the Arrow McLaren crew celebrate the first win in the hybrid era at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2024

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CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIESHonda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road courseLexington, OhioRace AdvanceJuly 3-5, 2026  LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 2, 2026) – The Heartbeat of America, Chevrolet, heads into the July 4th weekend chasing a third straight NTT INDYCAR SERIES win to celebrate the U.S.A.’s 250th Birthday.  The 11th race of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, the 90-lap Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, begins a stretch run of eight races across ten weekends to decide the championship. As the summer temperatures rise, Team Chevy has a pair of the hottest drivers chasing the title.  David Malukas (No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet) is currently in second place, and his 172 points are the most scored across the last five races. Christian Lundgaard (No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet) has scored 102 points since the Indianapolis 500, the most of any driver.

Chevrolet at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Chevrolet-powered drivers have made 254 starts across 27 races since 1980 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with 167 of those coming since the introduction of the 2.2L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2012. Eight drivers representing five teams have won a dozen races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course while powered by Chevrolet. Emerson Fittipaldi leads all Team Chevy drivers with three wins, while Michael Andretti and current Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden have a pair each. Team Penske’s seven wins lead all Chevrolet-powered teams. Team Chevy’s thirteen poles on the 2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road course lead all manufacturers. Nine drivers representing five teams have won poles at the Lexington, Ohio, road course, with Will Power (4) and Team Penske (7) leading the way. A driver wearing a Chevrolet Bowtie has stood on the podium 34 times, including current Team Chevy drivers Josef Newgarden (3), Christian Lundgaard (1), Scott McLaughlin (1), and Pato O’Ward (1). Chevrolet-powered cars have led 1034 laps at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with Team Penske’s 573 laps led, the best of the nine teams that have had drivers lead at least one lap. Chevrolet-powered drivers and teams hold the overall and race-track records at the historic track in Lexington, Ohio. Simon Pagenaud’s (Team Penske) lap of 63.8700 seconds (127.271mph) set during qualifying for the 2016 is the best overall lap. Will Power (Team Penske), also in 2016, set the best mark during the race, completing a lap at 65.2600 seconds (124.560mph).

Christian Rasmussen and the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet gets the checkered flag at Road America a couple of weeks agoRoad Course Ringer Part 2 Lundgaard’s stellar form on natural terrain courses continued last time the NTT INDYCAR SERIES was on track at Road America. The 24-year-old found himself in last place after a first-lap incident, and utilized a combination of Team Chevy power, fuel mileage, great strategy from his team, and a little luck to make his second trip to victory lane in 2026. Lundgaard’s win gives him an average finish of 1.33 on natural terrain course, allowing him to score 25 more points across the trio of races at Barber Motorsports Park, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, and Road America.  Since joining Arrow McLaren in 2025, the Danish driver has stood on the podium at eight of the ten races held on natural terrain road courses, including a third-place finish at this week’s stop on the calendar, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.  Lundgaard, who has scored the most points in the three races (Streets Of Detroit, World Wide Technology Raceway At Gateway and Road America) since the Indianapolis 500 in May, is currently fourth in the season-long standings, less than 20 points out of third place.  “Obviously, super pleased with the result at Road America,” said Lundgaard. “We certainly proved that we can maneuver through the field and overcome adversity. We have finished P1 or P2 at every road course this year, so I’m excited to get back on another one at Mid-Ohio. We’ll be focused on qualifying better and giving ourselves an easier path to the top of the podium.” Lundgaard’s average starting position at the first three natural terrain road course races stands at 8.7, and across the first ten races of the season, he’s gained 44 positions, tied for the most of any driver. Lundgaard has completed all 1300 laps contest thus far in 2026, one of only three drivers still batting a thousand.  Arrow McLaren has had recent success at the 2.258-Mile, 13-Turn Mid-Ohio road course. In addition to Lundgaard’s podium last year, Pato O’Ward won the first race of the hybrid era at the track in 2024, along with starting from the pole in 2022 Tune-In Guide Friday, July 3 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1 – 3pm (ET)/2pm (CT)/1pm (MT)/noon (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Saturday, July 4 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – 10am (ET)/9am (CT)/8am (MT)/7am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218 Sunday, July 5 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 9am (ET)/8am (CT)/7am (MT)/6am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (90 laps)– 12:30pm (ET)/11:30:am (CT)/10:30am (MT)/9:30am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske) is interviewed after winning the 2022 race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Chevrolet at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Chevrolet wins at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 12 2024 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2022 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2014 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1992 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1988 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing Chevrolet poles at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 13 2022 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2020 Race #1 – Will Power – Team Penske2019 – Will Power – Team Penske2017 – Will Power – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Sebastien Bourdais – KV Racing Technology2013 – Ryan Hunter-Reay – Andretti Global2012 – Will Power – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing 1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske  Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 34 Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by driver: Will Power (7), Emerson Fittipaldi (4), Michael Andretti (3), Josef Newgarden (3), Al Unser Jr. (3), Mario Andretti (2), Scott McLaughlin (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Sebastien Bourdais (1), Christian Lundgaard (1), Rick Mears (1), Pato O’Ward (1), Bob Rahal (1), Danny Sullivan (1) and Paul Tracy (1).  Chevrolet podiums at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by team: Team Penske (19), Newman Haas Racing (6), Galles Racing (4), Arrow McLaren (2), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), KV Racing Technology (1) and Patrick Racing (1) Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: 1034 Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by driver: Will Power (178), Emerson Fittipaldi (168), Michael Andretti (152), Scott Dixon (67), Pato O’Ward (52), Scott McLaughlin (49), Mario Andretti (44), Sebastien Bourdais (38), Ryan Hunter-Reay (30), Juan Montoya (30), Simon Pagenaud (23), Paul Tracy (23), Al Unser Jr. (11), Helio Castroneves (6), James Hinchcliffe (2), and Danny Sullivan (2) Chevrolet laps led at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course by team: Team Penske (573), Newman Haas Racing (196), Chip Ganassi Racing (67), Patrick Racing (63), Arrow McLaren (52), KV Racing Technology (38), Andretti Global (32), Galles Racing (11), and ECR (2) Manufacturer History at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Wins (with competition) 13 – Honda (2025, 2023, 2020 Race #2, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2001, 2000, 1999 1997, 1996)12 – Chevrolet (2024, 2022, 2021, 2020 Race #1, 2017, 2016, 2014, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989)6 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1980)2 – Ford (2002, 1998)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Mercedes (1995)1 – Porsche (1989) Poles (with competition) 13 – Chevrolet (2022, 2021, 2020 Race #1, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 1991, 1990, 1988)10 – Honda (2025, 2024, 2023, 2020 Race #2, 2018, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996)6 – Cosworth (1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1980)5 – Ford (2002, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Porsche (1989)

July 2nd, 2026 – Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA will look for a taste of last year’s success as the team heads to Brazil next week for the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo and the latest round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). 2025 saw the team claim a historic win at the 4.409 km (2.677-mile), 15-turn Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlargos) circuit. With the sister car crossing the finish line in second place, it was the first 1-2 by a U.S. manufacturer in the LMP1/Hypercar class.  The No.38 car Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R will be driven by Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais, whilst the No.12 car will be driven by Norman Nato and Will Stevens, as Alex Lynn continues his recovery from surgery. The Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo gets underway with two Free Practice sessions on Friday July 10th. A third Free Practice on Saturday will be followed by Qualifying and the 10-minute Hyperpole session. The Race is scheduled for 1130am local time on Sunday July 12th.

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA targeting a strong result in São Paulo July 2nd, 2026 – Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA will look for a taste of last year’s success as the team heads to Brazil next week for the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo and the latest round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). 2025 saw the team claim a historic win at the 4.409 km (2.677-mile), 15-turn Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlargos) circuit. With the sister car crossing the finish line in second place, it was the first 1-2 by a U.S. manufacturer in the LMP1/Hypercar class.  The No.38 car Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R will be driven by Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais, whilst the No.12 car will be driven by Norman Nato and Will Stevens, as Alex Lynn continues his recovery from surgery. The Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo gets underway with two Free Practice sessions on Friday July 10th. A third Free Practice on Saturday will be followed by Qualifying and the 10-minute Hyperpole session. The Race is scheduled for 1130am local time on Sunday July 12th.

What they’re saying Keely Bosn, Cadillac Racing Programme Manager: At last year’s 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, Cadillac secured a 1-2 in qualifying and its first ever win (and P2) in WEC. Describe this historic moment?Winning our first WEC race in Brazil was a huge milestone for us. We put the #12 on pole and then went on to achieve Cadillac’s first-ever WEC victory with a 1-2 finish. It was incredibly special. It was a key moment for the programme and a strong validation of the hard work that had gone in across the team since our return to the series.  What did it mean to Cadillac and GM?It meant a lot because it was about much more than one single result. It showed that Cadillac can compete with the best in the world and win on a global stage, and that matters for both Cadillac and GM. Programmes like WEC and Le Mans build visibility and credibility for the brand, while also giving us a real-world test bed for performance, durability, and technology that carries back into our production vehicles.  Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA finished just off the podium in Le Mans this year. What are the aims and expectations for this year’s race in São Paulo?The aim is always to put ourselves in a position to fight and ultimately compete for the win. We know we have the right ingredients in the car this year with our driver lineup, partnering with JOTA, and after the pace we’ve already shown this season at Le Mans, the focus is now on executing a clean race at São Paulo and turning that potential into another winning result. Le Mans is incredibly competitive and unpredictable. Although we fell just short of the podium, Cadillac led quite a lot of the race and showed excellent pace.  No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R: Norman Nato: “Brazil is obviously a special place for us. We had our first win with Cadillac there last year and got Pole and a 1-2 finish. I have great memories of winning at such an iconic circuit – an amazing crowd, a podium celebration at sunset with all the fans and the team around. I hope we can reproduce the same level of performance this year, and keep the good momentum after a very strong fight for the win at Le Mans.”  Will Stevens: “I’m looking forward to getting back to São Paulo, especially coming off Le Mans where we showed strong pace throughout. We had a great win in São Paulo last year, it’s a track we were pretty dominant on, so hopefully we can repeat that same success this time around. There’s a lot of history there and it’s great fun to drive, so I can’t wait to be back.”  No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R Jack Aitken: “I’ve been to São Paulo as a reserve in F1, but I’ve never actually driven the track, so I’m looking forward to finally getting to do it! It helps that the Cadillacs were very competitive here last year and we will be carrying some good momentum from our strong showing at Le Mans.” Earl Bamber: “I’m looking forward to getting back racing in Brazil. We had a lot of pace and potential in Le Mans, and the Cadillacs have been performing very well all season, so we were very disappointed in the end result. We’ll be heading to São Paulo looking for a bit of redemption! Sebastien Bourdais: “We are heading to the location of the best race weekend for the team last year, with a 1-2 finish off the back of a Pole position. We are all excited to return to see if we can get another strong result. It’s a tricky track to race. Tyre deg is pretty significant there, and the high altitude means the car slides more than at other circuits due to there being less downforce. So it’s always a bit of a challenge to get the right window, to get the tyres in the right place, but we definitely managed it last year.  We have had a competitive package again this year, with strong pace at all races. The results just haven’t gone our way yet.”

FARMINGTON, MO (July 2, 2026) – Since building a new team from scratch, Tanner English had been checking every box with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals to show it was worth it. But one box remained empty – a win.

That changed Wednesday night at Farmington Empire Speedway when English went uncontested to score his seventh career Summer Nationals victory, and first since 2024.

“It’s pretty cool to get this done finally,” English said. “I feel like we should’ve had five or six. Man, super grateful to be here.

“I know nobody wants to hear this story, but I started this deal from scratch with a lot of good people behind me. I can’t thank my family enough and everybody behind me. I appreciate them a ton. In March, I didn’t have nothing. Pretty cool to be here.”

English entered the night in a close point battle with reigning Series champion Jason Feger, and they brought that title fight to the front row of the 30-lap Feature with English on the pole and Feger to his outside.

The Kentucky driver moved ahead of Feger as they took the green and entered Turn 1. Feger pounded the cushion but was unable to find any momentum and backtracked through the field early on.

English maintained a healthy race lead as the race hit Lap 20, but a caution for a spinning Dean Carpenter stacked the field up and gave Sam Seawright, who worked his way to second, an opportunity to catch the No. 96.

English fired off on the bottom and pulled away, leading the final nine laps en route to the victory and extending his overall points lead.

“It feels really good just to get everyone to quit talking about it,” English said on his winless drought. “We’ve been really close and just made the wrong moves. It’s a big weight off my shoulders to get this done, just so I can just race and try to win more races and not worry about points. I get in my head a lot, and this is big.”

Seawright finished second, Clay Stuckey was third, Tyler Millwood was fourth, and Kyle Hardy finished fifth. Feger ended the night seventh.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models head back to the “Land of Lincoln” with a return to Illinois’ Lincoln Speedway on Thursday, July 2.

How can you watch every DIRTcar Summer Nationals race? Every race is streamed live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 96-Tanner English[1]; 2. 16S-Sam Seawright[3]; 3. 15-Clay Stuckey[4]; 4. 31M-Tyler Millwood[5]; 5. 99-Kyle Hardy[10]; 6. 91-Rusty Schlenk[7]; 7. 25-Jason Feger[2]; 8. LIL91-Carter Schlenk[11]; 9. 09-Michael Leach[9]; 10. 51B-Brandon Carpenter[17]; 11. 89-Mike Spatola[13]; 12. 49-Luke Morey[8]; 13. 25B-Chevy Boyer[15]; 14. 17SR-Brody Smith[18]; 15. 2-Charlie Cole[23]; 16. 16-Rusty Griffaw[20]; 17. 30-Mark Voigt[19]; 18. 147-Kyle Stolzer[21]; 19. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[6]; 20. 74-Mitch McGrath[14]; 21. 21-Billy Moyer Sr[16]; 22. 10-Daryn Klein[12]; 23. 51-Dean Carpenter[22]

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/tanner-english-grabs-first-summer-nationals-win-of-2026-at-farmington/

Summit Modified Nationals’ 400th Race Won by Kiefer at Farmington

Two weeks ago, Damian Kiefer was ecstatic to just get one DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals win. Now, he has two and his name associated with a historic milestone.

Kiefer, of Ste. Genevieve, MO, picked up the win at Farmington Empire Speedway after a battle with Mike Savage in the Summit Modified Nationals’ 400th Series race.

Savage bolted from third to the lead in the opening lap after pole-sitter Ray Bollinger washed up high in Turn 4. However, they had to reset with the start being called back.

On the next attempt, Bollinger led the opening lap. But Savage made another quick march to the front, using the bottom line to race his way back to the lead on Lap 2.

Behind Savage, who checked out, Kiefer was charging from the ninth position. He was sixth on Lap 2, fifth on Lap 4, and second on Lap 9.

The long green flag run allowed lap traffic to become a factor, and that proved to be what Kiefer needed to catch Savage. Building a run on Lap 10, he was able to pass the No. 13 for the lead down the backstretch on Lap 11.

Kiefer led the final 14 laps to grab his second career Summit Modified win in the Series’ debut at Farmington.

“It’s an honor to even be on this stage,” Kiefer said. “We got a great piece of equipment under us here, and I can thank each and every person that gets me up and down the road. I just had to stay calm and hit my marks. It felt like I made a few mistakes, but all in all, we got the job done.”

Savage finished second, points leader Bollinger finished third, Dylan Sharp was fourth, and Zeke McKenzie rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals heads to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL on Thursday, July 2.

How can you watch every Summit Modifieds race? Every race is streamed live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 0-Damian Kiefer[9]; 2. 13S-Mike Savage[3]; 3. 77-Ray Bollinger[1]; 4. 23-Dylan Sharp[7]; 5. 24-Zeke McKenzie[4]; 6. 27G-Jason Garver[5]; 7. J82-Treb Jacoby[8]; 8. 18-Brent Thompson[10]; 9. 74-James Hileman[16]; 10. 21-Chasten Boen[13]; 11. 7-Tim Nash[20]; 12. 1-Shane Blair[12]; 13. T23-John Toppozini[15]; 14. 98-Joshua Hawkins[11]; 15. 13K-Kodi Savage[14]; 16. 94-Mark Clary[2]; 17. 52-Bradley Stanfill[19]; 18. 14-Dalton Lane[22]; 19. (DNF) 4G-Paul Schrempf Jr[17]; 20. (DNF) 27J-Johnny Crump[18]; 21. (DNF) 23W-Tyler Worley[6]; 22. (DNF) 22-Jordan Borgmann[21]

Tanner English Grabs First Summer Nationals Win of 2026 at Farmington

FARMINGTON, MO (July 2, 2026) – Since building a new team from scratch, Tanner English had been checking every box with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals to show it was worth it. But one box remained empty – a win.

That changed Wednesday night at Farmington Empire Speedway when English went uncontested to score his seventh career Summer Nationals victory, and first since 2024.

“It’s pretty cool to get this done finally,” English said. “I feel like we should’ve had five or six. Man, super grateful to be here.

“I know nobody wants to hear this story, but I started this deal from scratch with a lot of good people behind me. I can’t thank my family enough and everybody behind me. I appreciate them a ton. In March, I didn’t have nothing. Pretty cool to be here.”

English entered the night in a close point battle with reigning Series champion Jason Feger, and they brought that title fight to the front row of the 30-lap Feature with English on the pole and Feger to his outside.

The Kentucky driver moved ahead of Feger as they took the green and entered Turn 1. Feger pounded the cushion but was unable to find any momentum and backtracked through the field early on.

English maintained a healthy race lead as the race hit Lap 20, but a caution for a spinning Dean Carpenter stacked the field up and gave Sam Seawright, who worked his way to second, an opportunity to catch the No. 96.

English fired off on the bottom and pulled away, leading the final nine laps en route to the victory and extending his overall points lead.

“It feels really good just to get everyone to quit talking about it,” English said on his winless drought. “We’ve been really close and just made the wrong moves. It’s a big weight off my shoulders to get this done, just so I can just race and try to win more races and not worry about points. I get in my head a lot, and this is big.”

Seawright finished second, Clay Stuckey was third, Tyler Millwood was fourth, and Kyle Hardy finished fifth. Feger ended the night seventh.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models head back to the “Land of Lincoln” with a return to Illinois’ Lincoln Speedway on Thursday, July 2.

How can you watch every DIRTcar Summer Nationals race? Every race is streamed live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 96-Tanner English[1]; 2. 16S-Sam Seawright[3]; 3. 15-Clay Stuckey[4]; 4. 31M-Tyler Millwood[5]; 5. 99-Kyle Hardy[10]; 6. 91-Rusty Schlenk[7]; 7. 25-Jason Feger[2]; 8. LIL91-Carter Schlenk[11]; 9. 09-Michael Leach[9]; 10. 51B-Brandon Carpenter[17]; 11. 89-Mike Spatola[13]; 12. 49-Luke Morey[8]; 13. 25B-Chevy Boyer[15]; 14. 17SR-Brody Smith[18]; 15. 2-Charlie Cole[23]; 16. 16-Rusty Griffaw[20]; 17. 30-Mark Voigt[19]; 18. 147-Kyle Stolzer[21]; 19. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[6]; 20. 74-Mitch McGrath[14]; 21. 21-Billy Moyer Sr[16]; 22. 10-Daryn Klein[12]; 23. 51-Dean Carpenter[22]

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/tanner-english-grabs-first-summer-nationals-win-of-2026-at-farmington/

Summit Modified Nationals’ 400th Race Won by Kiefer at Farmington

Two weeks ago, Damian Kiefer was ecstatic to just get one DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals win. Now, he has two and his name associated with a historic milestone.

Kiefer, of Ste. Genevieve, MO, picked up the win at Farmington Empire Speedway after a battle with Mike Savage in the Summit Modified Nationals’ 400th Series race.

Savage bolted from third to the lead in the opening lap after pole-sitter Ray Bollinger washed up high in Turn 4. However, they had to reset with the start being called back.

On the next attempt, Bollinger led the opening lap. But Savage made another quick march to the front, using the bottom line to race his way back to the lead on Lap 2.

Behind Savage, who checked out, Kiefer was charging from the ninth position. He was sixth on Lap 2, fifth on Lap 4, and second on Lap 9.

The long green flag run allowed lap traffic to become a factor, and that proved to be what Kiefer needed to catch Savage. Building a run on Lap 10, he was able to pass the No. 13 for the lead down the backstretch on Lap 11.

Kiefer led the final 14 laps to grab his second career Summit Modified win in the Series’ debut at Farmington.

“It’s an honor to even be on this stage,” Kiefer said. “We got a great piece of equipment under us here, and I can thank each and every person that gets me up and down the road. I just had to stay calm and hit my marks. It felt like I made a few mistakes, but all in all, we got the job done.”

Savage finished second, points leader Bollinger finished third, Dylan Sharp was fourth, and Zeke McKenzie rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals heads to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL on Thursday, July 2.

How can you watch every Summit Modifieds race? Every race is streamed live on DIRTVision.

FEATURE RESULTS
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 0-Damian Kiefer[9]; 2. 13S-Mike Savage[3]; 3. 77-Ray Bollinger[1]; 4. 23-Dylan Sharp[7]; 5. 24-Zeke McKenzie[4]; 6. 27G-Jason Garver[5]; 7. J82-Treb Jacoby[8]; 8. 18-Brent Thompson[10]; 9. 74-James Hileman[16]; 10. 21-Chasten Boen[13]; 11. 7-Tim Nash[20]; 12. 1-Shane Blair[12]; 13. T23-John Toppozini[15]; 14. 98-Joshua Hawkins[11]; 15. 13K-Kodi Savage[14]; 16. 94-Mark Clary[2]; 17. 52-Bradley Stanfill[19]; 18. 14-Dalton Lane[22]; 19. (DNF) 4G-Paul Schrempf Jr[17]; 20. (DNF) 27J-Johnny Crump[18]; 21. (DNF) 23W-Tyler Worley[6]; 22. (DNF) 22-Jordan Borgmann[21]

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/summit-modified-nationals-400th-race-won-by-kiefer-at-farmington/

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Chicagoland SpeedwayJuly 4-5, 2026

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NASCAR will pay a visit to the “Windy City” once again for the traditional Fourth of July holiday weekend, but this time, the sport will trade the streets of downtown Chicago for the outskirts of the city for the long-awaited return of Chicagoland Speedway. Situated in the suburb city of Joliet, Chicagoland Speedway was one of two Midwest-based intermediate ovals introduced to NASCAR during the 2001 season. Prior to making its departure from the tour following the 2019 season, Chevrolet set the pace in the wins category for both of NASCAR’s top-two divisions – heading into the weekend with nine Cup Series wins and 10 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series wins.

BOWMAN’S “WINDY CITY” HISTORYComing off a strong top-10 finish on the west coast, Alex Bowman will head to a city that’s played a memorable role in his NASCAR Cup Series career. Two years ago, it was the streets of downtown Chicago that broke Bowman’s winless streak and delivered his eighth, and most recent, Cup Series victory. But it was a visit to Chicagoland Speedway in June 2019 where the Arizona native really put his name on the map by taking the checkered flag at NASCAR’s highest level for the first time in his career. Not only will Bowman enter the highly anticipated weekend as Chicagoland’s defending winner, but he’s also earned a spot on a very short list of just three past winners at the track entered in Sunday’s event. In his three Chicagoland starts under the Hendrick Motorsports banner, he has yet to finish outside of the top-10, with his victory accompanied by a pair of 10th-place results in 2016 and 2018.

LARSON’S CONSISTENCY CONTINUESFor Kyle Larson, a trip to his home state of California only further proved that the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team are setting themselves up to be a threat for a title-defending run in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Running most of the day in the top-five, the Elk Grove, California, native ultimately came home with a fourth-place finish at Sonoma Raceway – delivering the team its fifth top-five finish in the past six races, including an active streak of four-straight. With his history at Chicagoland Speedway, the weekend looks to be another opportunity to keep that momentum going. He’s finished no worse than seventh in five of his six career Cup Series starts at the track, including a pair of runner-up results in the past two events (2018-2019), to earn a series-leading average finish of 6.2. Larson has also found success in the second-level series at the track with a trip to victory lane alongside Chip Ganassi Racing in the June 2018 event.

VAN GISBERGEN VAULTS BACK UP THE STANDINGSWith yet another statement road course performance, Shane van Gisbergen made his return to victory lane at Sonoma Raceway – becoming the second multi-time winner of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. With the series’ regular season continuing to wind down, capitalizing on his forte was just what Van Gisbergen needed to do to get back into the Chase picture. The victory, along with a 63-point day, saw the New Zealand native jump three positions in the standings to 14th with a 36-point advantage over the cutline. While the series will only see left-hand turns for the remainder of the season, Van Gisbergen has been progressively finding his footing on the circuit’s traditional ovals – accumulating six top-15 results on tracks measuring between .5-1.5 miles in length. Among those includes his career-best oval finish of fifth, which came at Nashville Superspeedway just one month ago.

IN-SEASON CHALLENGE: ROUND TWO Chevrolet closed out the opening round of the In-Season Challenge with the highest representation moving on as seven Team Chevy drivers remain in the hunt for the one-million-dollar grand prize. Arguably the biggest upset of the opening round came when the No. 32 seed, Alex Bowman, eliminated the No. 1 seed, Tyler Reddick, following his top-10 effort at Sonoma Raceway. Now matched with No. 16 seed, Austin Cindric, the opportunity for yet another upset is on the horizon for the Arizona native as he heads to a track where he’s the series’ most recent winner. Joining Bowman in round two includes his three Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and William Byron; Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar and Michael McDowell; and last week’s winner Shane van Gisbergen.

JR MOTORSPORTS STACKING STATSLast season, JR Motorsports put together a record-setting season that saw 17 trips to victory lane in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series – marking not only the organization’s winningest season in its history, but also the most wins by a single organization in the series since the 2016 season. Their 2026 campaign is already shaping up with the potential to top that success. With 19 races complete, the organization has already reached 12 victories with five different drivers behind the wheel of their Chevrolet-powered machines. Among those includes the series veteran, Justin Allgaier, with five wins and a substantial points lead that has already secured his spot in the Chase and a shot at a second championship title. In addition, with Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch’s top-two sweep at Sonoma, the organization has placed at least one car in the top-10 for the past 76-straight races.

KVAPIL CONTINUES TO IMPRESS Carson Kvapil has made yet another quiet climb up the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Part Series points standings – departing the California swing with a pair of top-six results to find the sixth position in the rankings heading into the upcoming race weekend. What makes his sophomore campaign even more impressive is that he’s competing a split schedule between three different car and crew chief pairings including a pair of JR Motorsports entries with the Rodney Childers-led No. 1 team and the Phillip Bell-led No. 9 team, as well the No. 91 entry for DGM Racing. Kvapil has been able to post at least one top-six result in each ride, with his five top-five results coming within the JR Motorsports stable.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup or O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Chicagoland Speedway:    NASCAR Cup SeriesAlex Bowman – one win (June2019) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesJustin Allgiar – two wins (June 2011 & Sept. 2017)Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – one win (Sept. 2012) Chase Elliott – one win (July 2014)Kyle Larson – one win (June 2018)Cole Custer – one win (June 2019)  ·        At Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet tallied six top-10 finishes, marking the second time this season a manufacturer has placed six cars in the top-10 of a Cup Series event. The Bowtie brand took it one step further by achieving the highest representation of different organizations within those results with five Chevrolet organizations placing drivers in the top-10.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 161 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 73 victories – a winning percentage of 45.3%.  ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 887 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Serieseero 400Sunday, July 5, at 6 p.m. ETTNT Sports, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesCuervo 300Saturday, July 4, at 5:30 p.m. ETCW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat do you expect the Chicagoland surface and racing to be like this weekend?“We haven’t had a race there since 2019 and with the very harsh winters and weather in general, I expect it to be a very rough surface and for all of the bumps to be even more pronounced than they were a few years ago. I think it’ll feel like a completely different track from what we were used to when we went there every year. Tire management is going to be key since the surface is going to be so abrasive. But those kinds of things make the race exciting and very technical for both the drivers and the crew chiefs.” Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on returning to Chicagoland Speedway now that its back on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule? “I can’t wait to get to Chicagoland Speedway. It’s been a solid mile-and-a-half track for us. I love the character the place has. It reminds me of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It reminds me of a big fast mile-and-a-half. I’m sure the asphalt is going to be worn a little differently, so looking forward to that practice session on Friday and trying to get through the bump in Turns 3 and 4. Last time, we did sit on the pole in 2019, so I’d love to be able to do that again this year.”   Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletYour last race at Chicagoland was seven years ago. What do you remember most about racing there and what do you think will be the biggest key to success when you return?“I’m excited to get back to Chicagoland. It’s a track where you have to stay patient because the race can change quickly over the course of a long run. Tire management is important, and you have to be willing to move around the racetrack to find grip as the conditions evolve. I feel like our team has done a good job this season of making our cars better throughout the race, and that’s something that can really pay off at a place like Chicagoland. The goal is to execute all day, avoid mistakes, and put ourselves in position to fight for a strong finish.” Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on recent races?“We’re disappointed in the finishes but optimistic about the speed we have shown. We were tenth on Sunday and I thought we were going to get a great finish but that went away at the end of the race with power steering problems. We know we can build fast cars and that’s what you have to take out of Sonoma and carry it to Chicagoland. We have the speed, now we need the finishes.” What are your thoughts on NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway?“Chicagoland, I felt like the last time I ran there, it was one of my favorite tracks and they took it off the schedule, of course. I had some good experiences there, so I’m looking forward to going back.” AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts returning to Chicagoland Speedway?“Chicagoland is going to be bumpy, slick and hot, so it’ll present a unique challenge. Hopefully, we can keep making our mile-and-a-half program a little better. There’s really not much you can carry over from other tracks based on what we’ve learned. It might be somewhat similar to Charlotte, but we haven’t raced at Chicagoland in so long that it’s hard to know what to expect. There are a lot of unknowns for everybody. We’ll get to the track on Friday, see how we unload for practice and hopefully be close to where we need to be.” Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat impact will 50 minutes of practice have? “50 minutes of practice in both series is going to be huge. We can make changes to the car, more than we traditionally can on standard weekends. It will be nice to go make a run, come in, and if you need to change a rear spring or front-end stuff, you have the option to open up your playbook. I think it will especially help on the Cup side with our zone x 7-Eleven Chevrolet, because we can try things to see if it works for my driving style. Right now, we are in a little box of going to the track each week with what the team already knows. We don’t want to go down a rabbit hole of trying something and then we’re stuck with it all weekend and run 30th.” Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“It’s exciting to have NASCAR heading back to Chicagoland for the first time since 2019. Chicago is always a fun race weekend and it’s cool to get back racing in front of those fans again. We’ve had some solid speed lately and I’m looking forward to having Pylon Aviation back on the car this weekend. Hopefully we can keep building momentum, stay out of trouble and put ourselves in position for a strong finish.” Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet“I’m excited to get back to Chicagoland; it’s obviously a special race for me getting my first Cup win there back in 2019. It feels like it was so long ago. The track has aged so much and will race differently than it did before. I think it’ll be a tricky place in the Next Gen car with how rough the surface is; with the old car, you could slide around a lot. Now, you can’t really do that without crashing. I’m looking forward to the challenge and ready to put together another solid weekend with our Ally 48 Chevrolet team.” Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing ChevroletWhat is your experience at Chicagoland? “I raced there back when it was still the Nationwide Series in 2014, so I have one race to my name at Chicagoland. I can at least say that I’ve been there. Obviously, it’s not going to correlate much to the Gen 7 car, but we’ve gotten lots of sim time in preparation for Chicagoland. It’s definitely a difficult and bumpy mile-and-a-half oval.” How do you use the sim to get up to speed at Chicagoland?“Learning where the bumps are, every little input and angle of your steering, your arc on corner entry, how aggressively you’re tipping in and picking up your throttle, all those things matter. You might know the layout, but when it comes to understanding the nuances of the track – how much yaw you can have in the car, figuring out how free you can have the car, and then the overall balance of the car – that’s where the sim comes in. Sim time on ovals is more about making sure you’re precise and as perfect as you can be with repetition and precision, because that’s the only way you can make speed.” Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletChicagoland is back on the schedule. What are you expecting to see?“I have a lot of experience at Chicagoland. I did a good bit of testing there for other teams before I earned my first full-time season. I am fairly comfortable on track and it always puts on a great show. It will be really cool to see how this NextGen car handles on the track. We got some laps on the simulator to test a few things, but you never really know until you’re there. Our No. 71 team has started to build some momentum over the last few weeks. We’ve started to close the gap on The Chase cutline. We have to maximize our day as best as possible to keep this momentum rolling.” Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat are your thoughts heading into NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway?“I’m excited to get out there. I haven’t gotten the opportunity to race at Chicagoland yet. The last time there was racing there, I was still a few weeks from my Truck Series debut. I have flown over the track so many times and was able to walk around inside last year after a Zeigler Auto Group event. Here we are just over a year later and we are loading up to race at Chicagoland. We tend to run well on the mile-and-a-half tracks and have had super-fast cars this year. I’m looking forward to the weekend. It should be fun.” Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletIn the last two races you have led laps and scored a top-10 finish. How big of a boost of confidence does that give you entering this weekend at Chicagoland?“I think running well over in the last two races is big for us. We put together a solid run from start to finish at Sonoma and came away with a seventh-place finish. At San Diego we led laps in the Red Bull Chevrolet but didn’t get the finish we deserved. Hopefully we can keep up the positive momentum at Chicagoland and start finishing well consistently.”  You have 50 minutes of Cup practice on Friday afternoon. How important is that considering this is your first trip to Chicagoland?“I think it’s very important because we didn’t have a chance to test there. It’s really good to have the extra track time to make a few runs and work on the setup and find out what works and what doesn’t. Fortunately, I’m also running the O’Reilly Series race this weekend which means more track time which is huge this weekend at a track that I’ve never seen before.”  Do you expect the surface at Chicagoland to be abrasive? If so, does that make running the O’Reilly race on Saturday even more beneficial? “I certainly think it’s aged over the past few years, and I think it’s going to be worse than the last time NASCAR raced there, and it was already abrasive. I’m expecting all the bumps and the characteristics of the track to be different than 2019 and I think that running the O’Reilly race is going to be beneficial for me to feel those things before I get on track in the Cup car.” Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletGetting that eighth road course win this past weekend at Sonoma, you are now tied with Tony Stewart for most road course wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. How does that feel?“It’s really cool! Obviously, the road courses are a very different part of the sport but really cool to have the privilege to win with Trackhouse and winning these races has been awesome. I’m not really a stats or numbers person but I did see that New Zealand became the second winningest country in the Cup Series (laughs), so that’s awesome. It’s so cool to be competing in this series and have a stat like that but also be so welcomed. I’m proud to be a part of this sport. I know when I finish racing, those numbers will mean something to me.” With the playoff cutline getting closer, how much attention are you paying to the points standings, and what do you feel you need to improve over the next several races to put yourself in a stronger position?“Every week we are looking at the points. I just need to execute. I need to go to these next eight races and do the best I can on the ovals, stop making little mistakes. I had some painful days at Pocono, I put myself in a bad spot and cost us quite a few points. I need to stop doing things like that. We need to continue getting better and get to the point where we can score stage points on an oval, regularly and run in that top 10, top five. We can do it when we get it right. For me, it’s not going to come while forcing it. We just need to prepare every week, do the best we can, and it will come naturally. I’m still improving a lot, and I know I have a lot to learn.” What are your expectations for racing at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time?“It’s going to be good, I think. It looks really challenging, really bumpy. There is a bit of footage going around from the tire test that I’ve been watching. It looks awesome, really rough in these next gen cars. In all the testing footage, they are wrapped around the bottom in one lane, but I’ve gone back and watched the 2019 race there, and they are all over the track. It looks like a really cool racetrack. I’m looking forward to going somewhere new and having a long practice as well, it will definitely help me.”

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NASCAR will pay a visit to the “Windy City” once again for the traditional Fourth of July holiday weekend, but this time, the sport will trade the streets of downtown Chicago for the outskirts of the city for the long-awaited return of Chicagoland Speedway. Situated in the suburb city of Joliet, Chicagoland Speedway was one of two Midwest-based intermediate ovals introduced to NASCAR during the 2001 season. Prior to making its departure from the tour following the 2019 season, Chevrolet set the pace in the wins category for both of NASCAR’s top-two divisions – heading into the weekend with nine Cup Series wins and 10 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series wins.

BOWMAN’S “WINDY CITY” HISTORYComing off a strong top-10 finish on the west coast, Alex Bowman will head to a city that’s played a memorable role in his NASCAR Cup Series career. Two years ago, it was the streets of downtown Chicago that broke Bowman’s winless streak and delivered his eighth, and most recent, Cup Series victory. But it was a visit to Chicagoland Speedway in June 2019 where the Arizona native really put his name on the map by taking the checkered flag at NASCAR’s highest level for the first time in his career. Not only will Bowman enter the highly anticipated weekend as Chicagoland’s defending winner, but he’s also earned a spot on a very short list of just three past winners at the track entered in Sunday’s event. In his three Chicagoland starts under the Hendrick Motorsports banner, he has yet to finish outside of the top-10, with his victory accompanied by a pair of 10th-place results in 2016 and 2018.

LARSON’S CONSISTENCY CONTINUESFor Kyle Larson, a trip to his home state of California only further proved that the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team are setting themselves up to be a threat for a title-defending run in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Running most of the day in the top-five, the Elk Grove, California, native ultimately came home with a fourth-place finish at Sonoma Raceway – delivering the team its fifth top-five finish in the past six races, including an active streak of four-straight. With his history at Chicagoland Speedway, the weekend looks to be another opportunity to keep that momentum going. He’s finished no worse than seventh in five of his six career Cup Series starts at the track, including a pair of runner-up results in the past two events (2018-2019), to earn a series-leading average finish of 6.2. Larson has also found success in the second-level series at the track with a trip to victory lane alongside Chip Ganassi Racing in the June 2018 event.

VAN GISBERGEN VAULTS BACK UP THE STANDINGSWith yet another statement road course performance, Shane van Gisbergen made his return to victory lane at Sonoma Raceway – becoming the second multi-time winner of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. With the series’ regular season continuing to wind down, capitalizing on his forte was just what Van Gisbergen needed to do to get back into the Chase picture. The victory, along with a 63-point day, saw the New Zealand native jump three positions in the standings to 14th with a 36-point advantage over the cutline. While the series will only see left-hand turns for the remainder of the season, Van Gisbergen has been progressively finding his footing on the circuit’s traditional ovals – accumulating six top-15 results on tracks measuring between .5-1.5 miles in length. Among those includes his career-best oval finish of fifth, which came at Nashville Superspeedway just one month ago.

IN-SEASON CHALLENGE: ROUND TWO Chevrolet closed out the opening round of the In-Season Challenge with the highest representation moving on as seven Team Chevy drivers remain in the hunt for the one-million-dollar grand prize. Arguably the biggest upset of the opening round came when the No. 32 seed, Alex Bowman, eliminated the No. 1 seed, Tyler Reddick, following his top-10 effort at Sonoma Raceway. Now matched with No. 16 seed, Austin Cindric, the opportunity for yet another upset is on the horizon for the Arizona native as he heads to a track where he’s the series’ most recent winner. Joining Bowman in round two includes his three Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and William Byron; Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar and Michael McDowell; and last week’s winner Shane van Gisbergen.

JR MOTORSPORTS STACKING STATSLast season, JR Motorsports put together a record-setting season that saw 17 trips to victory lane in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series – marking not only the organization’s winningest season in its history, but also the most wins by a single organization in the series since the 2016 season. Their 2026 campaign is already shaping up with the potential to top that success. With 19 races complete, the organization has already reached 12 victories with five different drivers behind the wheel of their Chevrolet-powered machines. Among those includes the series veteran, Justin Allgaier, with five wins and a substantial points lead that has already secured his spot in the Chase and a shot at a second championship title. In addition, with Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch’s top-two sweep at Sonoma, the organization has placed at least one car in the top-10 for the past 76-straight races.

KVAPIL CONTINUES TO IMPRESS Carson Kvapil has made yet another quiet climb up the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Part Series points standings – departing the California swing with a pair of top-six results to find the sixth position in the rankings heading into the upcoming race weekend. What makes his sophomore campaign even more impressive is that he’s competing a split schedule between three different car and crew chief pairings including a pair of JR Motorsports entries with the Rodney Childers-led No. 1 team and the Phillip Bell-led No. 9 team, as well the No. 91 entry for DGM Racing. Kvapil has been able to post at least one top-six result in each ride, with his five top-five results coming within the JR Motorsports stable.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup or O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Chicagoland Speedway:    NASCAR Cup SeriesAlex Bowman – one win (June2019) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesJustin Allgiar – two wins (June 2011 & Sept. 2017)Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – one win (Sept. 2012) Chase Elliott – one win (July 2014)Kyle Larson – one win (June 2018)Cole Custer – one win (June 2019)  ·        At Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet tallied six top-10 finishes, marking the second time this season a manufacturer has placed six cars in the top-10 of a Cup Series event. The Bowtie brand took it one step further by achieving the highest representation of different organizations within those results with five Chevrolet organizations placing drivers in the top-10.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 161 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 73 victories – a winning percentage of 45.3%.  ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 887 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Serieseero 400Sunday, July 5, at 6 p.m. ETTNT Sports, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesCuervo 300Saturday, July 4, at 5:30 p.m. ETCW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat do you expect the Chicagoland surface and racing to be like this weekend?“We haven’t had a race there since 2019 and with the very harsh winters and weather in general, I expect it to be a very rough surface and for all of the bumps to be even more pronounced than they were a few years ago. I think it’ll feel like a completely different track from what we were used to when we went there every year. Tire management is going to be key since the surface is going to be so abrasive. But those kinds of things make the race exciting and very technical for both the drivers and the crew chiefs.” Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on returning to Chicagoland Speedway now that its back on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule? “I can’t wait to get to Chicagoland Speedway. It’s been a solid mile-and-a-half track for us. I love the character the place has. It reminds me of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It reminds me of a big fast mile-and-a-half. I’m sure the asphalt is going to be worn a little differently, so looking forward to that practice session on Friday and trying to get through the bump in Turns 3 and 4. Last time, we did sit on the pole in 2019, so I’d love to be able to do that again this year.”   Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletYour last race at Chicagoland was seven years ago. What do you remember most about racing there and what do you think will be the biggest key to success when you return?“I’m excited to get back to Chicagoland. It’s a track where you have to stay patient because the race can change quickly over the course of a long run. Tire management is important, and you have to be willing to move around the racetrack to find grip as the conditions evolve. I feel like our team has done a good job this season of making our cars better throughout the race, and that’s something that can really pay off at a place like Chicagoland. The goal is to execute all day, avoid mistakes, and put ourselves in position to fight for a strong finish.” Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on recent races?“We’re disappointed in the finishes but optimistic about the speed we have shown. We were tenth on Sunday and I thought we were going to get a great finish but that went away at the end of the race with power steering problems. We know we can build fast cars and that’s what you have to take out of Sonoma and carry it to Chicagoland. We have the speed, now we need the finishes.” What are your thoughts on NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway?“Chicagoland, I felt like the last time I ran there, it was one of my favorite tracks and they took it off the schedule, of course. I had some good experiences there, so I’m looking forward to going back.” AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts returning to Chicagoland Speedway?“Chicagoland is going to be bumpy, slick and hot, so it’ll present a unique challenge. Hopefully, we can keep making our mile-and-a-half program a little better. There’s really not much you can carry over from other tracks based on what we’ve learned. It might be somewhat similar to Charlotte, but we haven’t raced at Chicagoland in so long that it’s hard to know what to expect. There are a lot of unknowns for everybody. We’ll get to the track on Friday, see how we unload for practice and hopefully be close to where we need to be.” Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat impact will 50 minutes of practice have? “50 minutes of practice in both series is going to be huge. We can make changes to the car, more than we traditionally can on standard weekends. It will be nice to go make a run, come in, and if you need to change a rear spring or front-end stuff, you have the option to open up your playbook. I think it will especially help on the Cup side with our zone x 7-Eleven Chevrolet, because we can try things to see if it works for my driving style. Right now, we are in a little box of going to the track each week with what the team already knows. We don’t want to go down a rabbit hole of trying something and then we’re stuck with it all weekend and run 30th.” Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“It’s exciting to have NASCAR heading back to Chicagoland for the first time since 2019. Chicago is always a fun race weekend and it’s cool to get back racing in front of those fans again. We’ve had some solid speed lately and I’m looking forward to having Pylon Aviation back on the car this weekend. Hopefully we can keep building momentum, stay out of trouble and put ourselves in position for a strong finish.” Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet“I’m excited to get back to Chicagoland; it’s obviously a special race for me getting my first Cup win there back in 2019. It feels like it was so long ago. The track has aged so much and will race differently than it did before. I think it’ll be a tricky place in the Next Gen car with how rough the surface is; with the old car, you could slide around a lot. Now, you can’t really do that without crashing. I’m looking forward to the challenge and ready to put together another solid weekend with our Ally 48 Chevrolet team.” Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing ChevroletWhat is your experience at Chicagoland? “I raced there back when it was still the Nationwide Series in 2014, so I have one race to my name at Chicagoland. I can at least say that I’ve been there. Obviously, it’s not going to correlate much to the Gen 7 car, but we’ve gotten lots of sim time in preparation for Chicagoland. It’s definitely a difficult and bumpy mile-and-a-half oval.” How do you use the sim to get up to speed at Chicagoland?“Learning where the bumps are, every little input and angle of your steering, your arc on corner entry, how aggressively you’re tipping in and picking up your throttle, all those things matter. You might know the layout, but when it comes to understanding the nuances of the track – how much yaw you can have in the car, figuring out how free you can have the car, and then the overall balance of the car – that’s where the sim comes in. Sim time on ovals is more about making sure you’re precise and as perfect as you can be with repetition and precision, because that’s the only way you can make speed.” Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletChicagoland is back on the schedule. What are you expecting to see?“I have a lot of experience at Chicagoland. I did a good bit of testing there for other teams before I earned my first full-time season. I am fairly comfortable on track and it always puts on a great show. It will be really cool to see how this NextGen car handles on the track. We got some laps on the simulator to test a few things, but you never really know until you’re there. Our No. 71 team has started to build some momentum over the last few weeks. We’ve started to close the gap on The Chase cutline. We have to maximize our day as best as possible to keep this momentum rolling.” Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat are your thoughts heading into NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway?“I’m excited to get out there. I haven’t gotten the opportunity to race at Chicagoland yet. The last time there was racing there, I was still a few weeks from my Truck Series debut. I have flown over the track so many times and was able to walk around inside last year after a Zeigler Auto Group event. Here we are just over a year later and we are loading up to race at Chicagoland. We tend to run well on the mile-and-a-half tracks and have had super-fast cars this year. I’m looking forward to the weekend. It should be fun.” Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletIn the last two races you have led laps and scored a top-10 finish. How big of a boost of confidence does that give you entering this weekend at Chicagoland?“I think running well over in the last two races is big for us. We put together a solid run from start to finish at Sonoma and came away with a seventh-place finish. At San Diego we led laps in the Red Bull Chevrolet but didn’t get the finish we deserved. Hopefully we can keep up the positive momentum at Chicagoland and start finishing well consistently.”  You have 50 minutes of Cup practice on Friday afternoon. How important is that considering this is your first trip to Chicagoland?“I think it’s very important because we didn’t have a chance to test there. It’s really good to have the extra track time to make a few runs and work on the setup and find out what works and what doesn’t. Fortunately, I’m also running the O’Reilly Series race this weekend which means more track time which is huge this weekend at a track that I’ve never seen before.”  Do you expect the surface at Chicagoland to be abrasive? If so, does that make running the O’Reilly race on Saturday even more beneficial? “I certainly think it’s aged over the past few years, and I think it’s going to be worse than the last time NASCAR raced there, and it was already abrasive. I’m expecting all the bumps and the characteristics of the track to be different than 2019 and I think that running the O’Reilly race is going to be beneficial for me to feel those things before I get on track in the Cup car.” Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletGetting that eighth road course win this past weekend at Sonoma, you are now tied with Tony Stewart for most road course wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. How does that feel?“It’s really cool! Obviously, the road courses are a very different part of the sport but really cool to have the privilege to win with Trackhouse and winning these races has been awesome. I’m not really a stats or numbers person but I did see that New Zealand became the second winningest country in the Cup Series (laughs), so that’s awesome. It’s so cool to be competing in this series and have a stat like that but also be so welcomed. I’m proud to be a part of this sport. I know when I finish racing, those numbers will mean something to me.” With the playoff cutline getting closer, how much attention are you paying to the points standings, and what do you feel you need to improve over the next several races to put yourself in a stronger position?“Every week we are looking at the points. I just need to execute. I need to go to these next eight races and do the best I can on the ovals, stop making little mistakes. I had some painful days at Pocono, I put myself in a bad spot and cost us quite a few points. I need to stop doing things like that. We need to continue getting better and get to the point where we can score stage points on an oval, regularly and run in that top 10, top five. We can do it when we get it right. For me, it’s not going to come while forcing it. We just need to prepare every week, do the best we can, and it will come naturally. I’m still improving a lot, and I know I have a lot to learn.” What are your expectations for racing at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time?“It’s going to be good, I think. It looks really challenging, really bumpy. There is a bit of footage going around from the tire test that I’ve been watching. It looks awesome, really rough in these next gen cars. In all the testing footage, they are wrapped around the bottom in one lane, but I’ve gone back and watched the 2019 race there, and they are all over the track. It looks like a really cool racetrack. I’m looking forward to going somewhere new and having a long practice as well, it will definitely help me.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturer Championships:Total (1949-2025): 44First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2025 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Driver Championships:Total (1949-2025): 34First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29 Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2026 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 6Poles: 4Laps Led: 1,393Top-Fives: 34Top-10s: 66Stage Wins: 13 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 887 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 770Laps led to date: 258,127Top-fives to date: 4,470Top-10s to date: 9,217                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,221           Chevrolet: 887           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 848                                                                                          Ford: 748           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 214

HARRISBURG, AR (June 30, 2026) — Some drivers grind it out just for a shot to win once on the Hell Tour. Jason Feger notched a meaningful 39th career DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win Tuesday night at Old No. 1 Speedway and reached a historic mark in the record books.

Feger, the two-time Hell Tour champion from Bloomington, IL, led all 30 laps of the main event around the Arkansas oval to capture his fourth win of the summer and 39th of his career on tour, tying him with 2004 series champion Don O’Neal for fifth on the all-time Feature wins list.

“It’s crazy, just growing up watching all your childhood heroes and a lot of them guys, I saw them win most of them races,” Feger said. “I raced against them for a lot them too. I never thought I’d win one of them, let alone that many.”

The Feature began with Feger lined up on the pole alongside Monday night’s Feature winner, Sam Seawright.

The battle for the lead heated up on Lap 6 between series points leader Tanner English – who had just worked his way into second – and Feger, who had led since the drop of the green.

English pulled even as they exited Turn 2 and Feger was challenged for the first time early in the race. Feger continued to get strong runs off the cushion in Turn 2, maintaining his advantage over English’s No. 96. Later in lapped traffic, English was able to make the pass for the lead briefly using the bottom lane through Turns 1-2, but again, Feger’s explosive drive down the backstretch powered him right back into the top spot as the pair entered Turn 3.

From there, Feger navigated lap traffic well, keeping English behind him, and survived a restart on Lap 19 to secure the victory in the series’ second-ever visit to Old No. 1. With the win, Feger continues to stay within striking distance of both the Week 4 and overall points titles.

“My goal is to run top three and be in one piece, and then after that, obviously I want to win,” Feger said. “You make more money winning races. So, ultimately, I feel like if you do that, the points take care of themselves. But it’s going to be tough to beat Tanner (English), he’s a model of consistency.”

English showed that consistency and finished second, Seawright finished third, Clay Stuckey was fourth, and Luke Morey rounded out the top five.

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The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models return to the “Show-Me State” with a stop at Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, MO on Wednesday, July 1. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

How can you watch every DIRTcar Summer Nationals race? Every race is broadcasted live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 25-Jason Feger[1]; 2. 96-Tanner English[5]; 3. 16S-Sam Seawright[2]; 4. 15-Clay Stuckey[7]; 5. 49-Luke Morey[6]; 6. 91S-Rusty Schlenk[9]; 7. 21-Billy Moyer Sr[4]; 8. 74-Mitch McGrath[8]; 9. 17SR-Brody Smith[10]; 10. 86-Kyle Beard[13]; 11. 15S-Shane Stephens[20]; 12. 09-Michael Leach[11]; 13. 7W-JC Waller[15]; 14. 51B-Brandon Carpenter[12]; 15. 31M-Tyler Millwood[3]; 16. 12C-Scott Crigler[14]; 17. 51-Dean Carpenter[17]; 18. 2-Charlie Cole[21]; 19. 30-Mark Voigt[16]; 20. 99-Kyle Hardy[19]; 21. LIL91-Carter Schlenk[22]; 22. (DNS) 30B-Nathan Brown

Jason Garver Picks Up First Career Summit Modified Win at Old No. 1

Jason Garver made the 750-mile trip north from his Florida home to compete with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals in search of his first touring Modified series win. Inside the lines of The Natural State, he finally got it.

Garver, 49, of Starke, FL, picked up his first career Summit Modified triumph Tuesday night at Old No. 1 Speedway, leading all 25 laps of the main event around the Arkansas oval to score the win over Hunter Breland and Dalton Lane.

At the drop of the green, Garver used his pole starting spot to dart away with the lead over Breland, a Mississippi native.

Lap traffic became a factor on Lap 16 as Garver continued to work the inside lane, but Breland was working the top lane around the 1/4-mile oval and was able to close the gap.

With four laps-to-go, Breland pulled alongside Garver with a strong run off the bottom of Turn 2. But Garver stayed strong and won the drag race into Turn 3, maintaining his lead off Turn 4.

Garver continued to work through lap traffic in the closing circuits and opened up a gap on the rest of the field, one that he carried across the finish line with him to score the $1,500 prize.

“This history of the Hell Tour is why we came and did it,” Garver said. “We wanted to be a part of history. The way we ran the first two races, I really didn’t think we were going to be capable of winning. We worked on the car today and got some help from David Stremme and it all came together.”

Breland finished second, Lane was third, Zeke McKenzie finished fourth, and Landon Meilke finished fifth.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals return to action at Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, MO on Wednesday, July 1.

How can you watch every Summit Modifieds race? Every race is streamed live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 27G-Jason Garver[1]; 2. 21B-Hunter Breland[2]; 3. 14-Dalton Lane[5]; 4. 24-Zeke McKenzie[7]; 5. 14M-Landon Meilke[6]; 6. 7-Grayson Moore[4]; 7. 97-Chad Williams[9]; 8. 57-Tyler Cox[8]; 9. 60-Blake Bass[14]; 10. 7A-Travis Agee[10]; 11. 789-Henry Gustavus[12]; 12. 56-Hunter Alls[13]; 13. (DNF) 29-Colby Richardson[11]; 14. (DNS) 99-Justin Haley

Jason Feger Ties Don O’Neal with 39th Summer Nationals Win at Old No. 1

HARRISBURG, AR (June 30, 2026) — Some drivers grind it out just for a shot to win once on the Hell Tour. Jason Feger notched a meaningful 39th career DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win Tuesday night at Old No. 1 Speedway and reached a historic mark in the record books.

Feger, the two-time Hell Tour champion from Bloomington, IL, led all 30 laps of the main event around the Arkansas oval to capture his fourth win of the summer and 39th of his career on tour, tying him with 2004 series champion Don O’Neal for fifth on the all-time Feature wins list.

“It’s crazy, just growing up watching all your childhood heroes and a lot of them guys, I saw them win most of them races,” Feger said. “I raced against them for a lot them too. I never thought I’d win one of them, let alone that many.”

The Feature began with Feger lined up on the pole alongside Monday night’s Feature winner, Sam Seawright.

The battle for the lead heated up on Lap 6 between series points leader Tanner English – who had just worked his way into second – and Feger, who had led since the drop of the green.

English pulled even as they exited Turn 2 and Feger was challenged for the first time early in the race. Feger continued to get strong runs off the cushion in Turn 2, maintaining his advantage over English’s No. 96. Later in lapped traffic, English was able to make the pass for the lead briefly using the bottom lane through Turns 1-2, but again, Feger’s explosive drive down the backstretch powered him right back into the top spot as the pair entered Turn 3.

From there, Feger navigated lap traffic well, keeping English behind him, and survived a restart on Lap 19 to secure the victory in the series’ second-ever visit to Old No. 1. With the win, Feger continues to stay within striking distance of both the Week 4 and overall points titles.

“My goal is to run top three and be in one piece, and then after that, obviously I want to win,” Feger said. “You make more money winning races. So, ultimately, I feel like if you do that, the points take care of themselves. But it’s going to be tough to beat Tanner (English), he’s a model of consistency.”

English showed that consistency and finished second, Seawright finished third, Clay Stuckey was fourth, and Luke Morey rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models return to the “Show-Me State” with a stop at Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, MO on Wednesday, July 1. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

How can you watch every DIRTcar Summer Nationals race? Every race is broadcasted live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 25-Jason Feger[1]; 2. 96-Tanner English[5]; 3. 16S-Sam Seawright[2]; 4. 15-Clay Stuckey[7]; 5. 49-Luke Morey[6]; 6. 91S-Rusty Schlenk[9]; 7. 21-Billy Moyer Sr[4]; 8. 74-Mitch McGrath[8]; 9. 17SR-Brody Smith[10]; 10. 86-Kyle Beard[13]; 11. 15S-Shane Stephens[20]; 12. 09-Michael Leach[11]; 13. 7W-JC Waller[15]; 14. 51B-Brandon Carpenter[12]; 15. 31M-Tyler Millwood[3]; 16. 12C-Scott Crigler[14]; 17. 51-Dean Carpenter[17]; 18. 2-Charlie Cole[21]; 19. 30-Mark Voigt[16]; 20. 99-Kyle Hardy[19]; 21. LIL91-Carter Schlenk[22]; 22. (DNS) 30B-Nathan Brown

Jason Garver Picks Up First Career Summit Modified Win at Old No. 1

Jason Garver made the 750-mile trip north from his Florida home to compete with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals in search of his first touring Modified series win. Inside the lines of The Natural State, he finally got it.

Garver, 49, of Starke, FL, picked up his first career Summit Modified triumph Tuesday night at Old No. 1 Speedway, leading all 25 laps of the main event around the Arkansas oval to score the win over Hunter Breland and Dalton Lane.

At the drop of the green, Garver used his pole starting spot to dart away with the lead over Breland, a Mississippi native.

Lap traffic became a factor on Lap 16 as Garver continued to work the inside lane, but Breland was working the top lane around the 1/4-mile oval and was able to close the gap.

With four laps-to-go, Breland pulled alongside Garver with a strong run off the bottom of Turn 2. But Garver stayed strong and won the drag race into Turn 3, maintaining his lead off Turn 4.

Garver continued to work through lap traffic in the closing circuits and opened up a gap on the rest of the field, one that he carried across the finish line with him to score the $1,500 prize.

“This history of the Hell Tour is why we came and did it,” Garver said. “We wanted to be a part of history. The way we ran the first two races, I really didn’t think we were going to be capable of winning. We worked on the car today and got some help from David Stremme and it all came together.”

Breland finished second, Lane was third, Zeke McKenzie finished fourth, and Landon Meilke finished fifth.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals return to action at Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, MO on Wednesday, July 1.

How can you watch every Summit Modifieds race? Every race is streamed live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 27G-Jason Garver[1]; 2. 21B-Hunter Breland[2]; 3. 14-Dalton Lane[5]; 4. 24-Zeke McKenzie[7]; 5. 14M-Landon Meilke[6]; 6. 7-Grayson Moore[4]; 7. 97-Chad Williams[9]; 8. 57-Tyler Cox[8]; 9. 60-Blake Bass[14]; 10. 7A-Travis Agee[10]; 11. 789-Henry Gustavus[12]; 12. 56-Hunter Alls[13]; 13. (DNF) 29-Colby Richardson[11]; 14. (DNS) 99-Justin Haley

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/jason-feger-ties-don-oneal-with-39th-summer-nationals-win-at-old-no-1/, https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/jason-garver-picks-up-first-career-summit-modified-win-at-old-no-1/

ADA, MN (June 30, 2026) – Bobby Pierce is rolling back to Oakwood, IL after a perfect northern swing.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision contested six races over the past 11 days across Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. Winning one of them would be a dream for many teams, and winning a handful of them would be a realistic goal for one like Pierce’s. Instead, they won all six.

The first five of Pierce’s victories have come in all sorts of different fashions, from elbows-up battles to dominant showings and one cut short by a thunderstorm. Tuesday’s race at Norman County Raceway fell on the masterclass end of the spectrum.

The winner of both previous World of Outlaws races at Norman County, Nick Hoffman, started on the Bilstein Pole with Pierce on his outside. The high side was just fine for Pierce though, as he cleared the No. 9 off Turn 2 on the opening lap and powered away down the backstretch.

The rest of the race brought a familiar sight from the past two weeks – the No. 32 logging laps at the front of the field. There were times when slower traffic allowed his challengers to close in, but Pierce kicked it into overdrive in the late stages and eventually won by more than five seconds at the end of 50 laps.

It’s the second time in Pierce’s World of Outlaws career that he’s won six races in a row, a mark also achieved by Darrell Lanigan and Josh Richards. No one has ever won seven-straight, meaning Pierce will be chasing history next week at Stateline Speedway.

Norman County also put a bow on an unbelievable month of June for the Pierce camp. The “Smooth Operator” won 10 of the 11 races he entered, highlighted by his maiden Dirt Late Model Dream triumph at Eldora Speedway, and earned $271,500 in winnings. As far as his quest for a third World of Outlaws championship is concerned, Pierce’s advantage over Hoffman has ballooned to 76 points after it rarely grew larger than single digits in the first half of the season.

“This is just crazy,” Pierce said. “We’ve been on runs before and everything, but it’s been a heck of a run since we got this new car out at Eldora. It’s been a beast, man. I can’t do it without the help from everyone who helps me out. Whether that’s the fans for their support, my sponsors, my crew, my wife taking care of things back home while I’m out here racing. It just takes a lot.”

Hoffman finished second to go six-for-six in top fives on his trip north, while Ryan Gustin stood on the podium for the seventh time this season in third. Behind them, Tim McCreadie and Jonathan Davenport rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision continues the season next week at Stateline Speedway in the Rick Briggs Memorial powered by Dave Warren Powersports on Wednesday, July 8. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Cody Overton set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Jonathan Davenport won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Daulton Wilson won STAKT Products Heat 1.

Nick Hoffman won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 2.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 3.

Nick Hoffman won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Trey Mills won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Jonathan Davenport was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Brent Larson was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Jake Timm was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Cody Overton was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Gordy Gundaker was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Matthew Larson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (50 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[2]; 2. 9-Nick Hoffman[1]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin[8]; 4. 9M-Tim McCreadie[12]; 5. 49-Jonathan Davenport[6]; 6. B1-Brent Larson[3]; 7. 22*-Jake Timm[7]; 8. 97-Cody Overton[13]; 9. 19-Dustin Sorensen[4]; 10. 14-Trey Mills[19]; 11. 58V-Daulton Wilson[5]; 12. 1-Tyler Erb[17]; 13. 11-Gordy Gundaker[15]; 14. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[14]; 15. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[11]; 16. 1Z-Logan Zarin[18]; 17. 74X-Ethan Dotson[16]; 18. 8-Matthew Larson[10]; 19. 55E-Eli Johnson[24]; 20. 1E-Amelia Eisenschenk[9]; 21. 15-Laela Eisenschenk[22]; 22. 18X-Shawn Meyer[25]; 23. 6-Nick Corbett[21]; 24. 7-Ross Robinson[20]; 25. 44*-Cole Schill[23]

Pierce Completes Northern Swing Sweep With First Norman County Triumph

ADA, MN (June 30, 2026) – Bobby Pierce is rolling back to Oakwood, IL after a perfect northern swing.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision contested six races over the past 11 days across Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. Winning one of them would be a dream for many teams, and winning a handful of them would be a realistic goal for one like Pierce’s. Instead, they won all six.

The first five of Pierce’s victories have come in all sorts of different fashions, from elbows-up battles to dominant showings and one cut short by a thunderstorm. Tuesday’s race at Norman County Raceway fell on the masterclass end of the spectrum.

The winner of both previous World of Outlaws races at Norman County, Nick Hoffman, started on the Bilstein Pole with Pierce on his outside. The high side was just fine for Pierce though, as he cleared the No. 9 off Turn 2 on the opening lap and powered away down the backstretch.

The rest of the race brought a familiar sight from the past two weeks – the No. 32 logging laps at the front of the field. There were times when slower traffic allowed his challengers to close in, but Pierce kicked it into overdrive in the late stages and eventually won by more than five seconds at the end of 50 laps.

It’s the second time in Pierce’s World of Outlaws career that he’s won six races in a row, a mark also achieved by Darrell Lanigan and Josh Richards. No one has ever won seven-straight, meaning Pierce will be chasing history next week at Stateline Speedway.

Norman County also put a bow on an unbelievable month of June for the Pierce camp. The “Smooth Operator” won 10 of the 11 races he entered, highlighted by his maiden Dirt Late Model Dream triumph at Eldora Speedway, and earned $271,500 in winnings. As far as his quest for a third World of Outlaws championship is concerned, Pierce’s advantage over Hoffman has ballooned to 76 points after it rarely grew larger than single digits in the first half of the season.

“This is just crazy,” Pierce said. “We’ve been on runs before and everything, but it’s been a heck of a run since we got this new car out at Eldora. It’s been a beast, man. I can’t do it without the help from everyone who helps me out. Whether that’s the fans for their support, my sponsors, my crew, my wife taking care of things back home while I’m out here racing. It just takes a lot.”

Hoffman finished second to go six-for-six in top fives on his trip north, while Ryan Gustin stood on the podium for the seventh time this season in third. Behind them, Tim McCreadie and Jonathan Davenport rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision continues the season next week at Stateline Speedway in the Rick Briggs Memorial powered by Dave Warren Powersports on Wednesday, July 8. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Cody Overton set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Jonathan Davenport won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Daulton Wilson won STAKT Products Heat 1.

Nick Hoffman won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 2.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 3.

Nick Hoffman won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Trey Mills won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Jonathan Davenport was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Brent Larson was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Jake Timm was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Cody Overton was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Gordy Gundaker was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Matthew Larson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (50 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[2]; 2. 9-Nick Hoffman[1]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin[8]; 4. 9M-Tim McCreadie[12]; 5. 49-Jonathan Davenport[6]; 6. B1-Brent Larson[3]; 7. 22*-Jake Timm[7]; 8. 97-Cody Overton[13]; 9. 19-Dustin Sorensen[4]; 10. 14-Trey Mills[19]; 11. 58V-Daulton Wilson[5]; 12. 1-Tyler Erb[17]; 13. 11-Gordy Gundaker[15]; 14. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[14]; 15. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[11]; 16. 1Z-Logan Zarin[18]; 17. 74X-Ethan Dotson[16]; 18. 8-Matthew Larson[10]; 19. 55E-Eli Johnson[24]; 20. 1E-Amelia Eisenschenk[9]; 21. 15-Laela Eisenschenk[22]; 22. 18X-Shawn Meyer[25]; 23. 6-Nick Corbett[21]; 24. 7-Ross Robinson[20]; 25. 44*-Cole Schill[23]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/pierce-completes-northern-swing-sweep-with-first-norman-county-triumph/

SPRING VALLEY, MN (June 30, 2026) – With weather models showing thunderstorms and rainfall throughout the week and into the weekend in the Spring Valley, MN area, creating unfavorable conditions for racing at Deer Creek Speedway, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and track officials have agreed to cancel the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50.

The decision was made keeping the best interests of traveling drivers and fans in mind, allowing them to make new plans for the special holiday weekend which honors America’s 250th birthday.

There is no reschedule date as a new suitable date could not be found, but the World of Outlaws is already making plans to return to Deer Creek Speedway for the Gopher 50 in 2027.

If you purchased a ticket in advance for the Gopher 50, you will receive a face-value credit to your MyDirtTickets.com account – good for two years – to be used toward any World of Outlaws event available at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix. If a credit to your account does not work for you, then you have until July 30 to request a refund.

Camping refunds will be available through July 31; after that, your reservation will be confirmed for the 2027 Gopher 50 with a date to be announced. For camping refunds, please call the campground office at 507-346-2342.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series now turns its attention to another full week of racing with the Rick Briggs Memorial powered by Dave Warren Powersports at Stateline Speedway on Wednesday, July 8, and the World of Outlaws Battle at the Border at Sharon Speedway on Friday-Saturday, July 10-11. Gates will open at 4 p.m. (ET) at Stateline and 5 p.m. at Sharon. For tickets to those events, click here.

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

Weeklong Thunderstorms, Rain Cancel Gopher 50 at Deer Creek

SPRING VALLEY, MN (June 30, 2026) – With weather models showing thunderstorms and rainfall throughout the week and into the weekend in the Spring Valley, MN area, creating unfavorable conditions for racing at Deer Creek Speedway, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and track officials have agreed to cancel the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50.

The decision was made keeping the best interests of traveling drivers and fans in mind, allowing them to make new plans for the special holiday weekend which honors America’s 250th birthday.

There is no reschedule date as a new suitable date could not be found, but the World of Outlaws is already making plans to return to Deer Creek Speedway for the Gopher 50 in 2027.

If you purchased a ticket in advance for the Gopher 50, you will receive a face-value credit to your MyDirtTickets.com account – good for two years – to be used toward any World of Outlaws event available at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix. If a credit to your account does not work for you, then you have until July 30 to request a refund.

Camping refunds will be available through July 31; after that, your reservation will be confirmed for the 2027 Gopher 50 with a date to be announced. For camping refunds, please call the campground office at 507-346-2342.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series now turns its attention to another full week of racing with the Rick Briggs Memorial powered by Dave Warren Powersports at Stateline Speedway on Wednesday, July 8, and the World of Outlaws Battle at the Border at Sharon Speedway on Friday-Saturday, July 10-11. Gates will open at 4 p.m. (ET) at Stateline and 5 p.m. at Sharon. For tickets to those events, click here.

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

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/weeklong-thunderstorms-rain-cancel-gopher-50-at-deer-creek/

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for Ohio Doubleheader at Mansfield and Muskingum County

BATAVIA, Ohio (June 30, 2026) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are set for an exciting Independence Day weekend in the Buckeye State with a pair of marquee events at two of Ohio’s premier dirt tracks. The weekend opens on Friday, July 3, with the Freedom 250 at Mansfield Speedway, where drivers will compete in a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program featuring Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 50-lap feature paying $25,000 to the winner. Fans planning to attend Friday’s event should note that pit gates open at 2:00 p.m., early grandstand access for advance ticket holders begins at 4:00 p.m., and general admission gates open at 5:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to take advantage of early entry and secure the best seats for an evening of premier dirt late model racing. On-track action begins at 7:00 p.m. Mansfield Speedway, located in Mansfield, Ohio, approximately midway between Cleveland and Columbus. Originally opened in 1959, the historic facility has hosted everything from NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series before undergoing a major redevelopment. Under new ownership, the speedway has been transformed into a premier dirt racing destination, featuring a rebuilt racing surface, upgraded grandstands, modern fan amenities, and one of the largest video boards in grassroots motorsports. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting TheSpeedway.com. The action shifts to Muskingum County Speedway on Saturday, July 4, for the annual Freedom 50, where another complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program culminates with a 50-lap feature paying $25,000 to win. Support divisions featuring the 604 Late Models and Modifieds, and one of the area’s largest post-race fireworks displays. Pit gates open at 2:00 p.m., general admission gates open at 4:00 p.m., and on-track action begins at 6:30 p.m. Fans can also meet the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series during the driver autograph session from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The 3/8-mile clay oval, owned by the Moran family, has been a staple of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule for more than two decades and has become one of Ohio’s premier destinations for dirt late model racing. Tickets to the Freedom 50 can be purchased in advance by visiting MuskingumCountySpeedway.com. The Big River Steel Championship Standings presented by ARP has tightened entering the Ohio doubleheader. Hudson O’Neal carries a slim 10-point advantage over Brandon Sheppard following last weekend’s action, with Ohio native Devin Moran sitting third, 150 points out of the lead. Brandon Overton and Max Blair round out the top five in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship standings. Every lap this weekend will be critical as the tour heads into one of the busiest stretches of the 2026 schedule. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Friday, July 3: 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500,18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800 Saturday, July 4: 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500,18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT2, (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4

Two incredible events with Monster Energy at Copenhell in Denmark and Ultrace in Poland made for one of the busiest and most exciting weeks of the season.

What a week it’s been for Baggsy and the SB Motorsport team. From burnout displays in front of tens of thousands of festival-goers to driving alongside some of the biggest names in motorsport, it was a week to remember.The first stop was Copenhell in Copenhagen, where Monster Energy invited Baggsy to be part of one of Europe’s biggest rock and metal festivals. For the four-day event, the Nissan PS13 was loaded onto the back of a military truck, putting on another huge smoke show for the crowds throughout the weekend.

Across the four days, Baggsy performed eight burnout demonstrations, with thousands of festival-goers stopping by each time to watch the smoke show.  The festival was completely sold out this year, with more than 160,000 people attending, creating an incredible atmosphere throughout the weekend. It’s safe to say the team got through more than a few Accelera 651 Sport tyres!

As soon as Copenhell wrapped up, it was straight to the airport and on to Gdańsk, Poland, for the world-famous Ultrace show. Monster Energy partnered with the event, with Baggsy representing the brand in the Toyota GT86 as part of the Drift Action Arena. Throughout the weekend, he drove alongside some of the best drivers from around the world, putting on demonstrations for the huge crowds in attendance.

One of the standout moments came when Baggsy shared the track with two-time WRC World Champion Kalle Rovanperä in his GR Supra. It was a fantastic opportunity to drive together, and the onboard footage from the session can be found using the link below👇🏼

baggsyboyuk37° Sends in Gdansk 🇵🇱 It’s been a super hot weekend at @ultrace_official but we’re still shredding the @accelerauk 651’s 💨 #ultrace #automotive #drift #ultrace2026 #Baggsy

The team would like to say a huge thank you to Monster Energy for making both events possible. Opportunities like these are a fantastic way to showcase the sport to new audiences and represent partners on some of Europe’s biggest automotive and lifestyle stages.

For now, it’s straight back into the workshop as preparations ramp up for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. There’s still plenty to do and the countdown is well underway, with some wild new builds set to be unveiled at FOS. Keep an eye on future emails over the coming weeks for more behind-the-scenes updates.

CAMDEN, TN (June 29, 2026) — Sam Seawright checked a major career box Monday night at Camden Speedway, scoring his first career victory with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models in a thrilling photo finish.

Seawright, of Fort Payne, AL, dominated the main event, leading all 30 laps around the Tennessee oval amid challenges from Coltman Farms Racing teammate Luke Morey and Summer Nationals points leader Tanner English.

The 22-year-old rising Super Late Model talent lined up outside of the front row alongside English for the drop of the green flag and went right to work, using the middle lane to get around English as they entered Turn 1 and leading all the way back around the 3/8-mile oval to lead Lap 1.

The action began to heat up with six laps left as the top three broke away from the rest of the field. English went high into Turn 1, trying to find something to get around Seawright, but Morey was able to take advantage and slipped by English on the bottom to take the runner-up spot out of Turn 2.

As the white flag waved it was Morey who found just enough of the inside lane left open and took advantage, pulling even with Seawright as they exited Turn 4. The duo drag raced to the checkered flag, and it was Seawright coming out on a top in a photo finish at the line by .076 seconds.

“Our car’s been really good all year, I am just glad we got something to show for it, I’m excited for the next couple weeks,” Seawright said. “I know [Morey] was on me there and the lap cars were holding me up bad and I just kept getting in dirty air and putting myself in bad spots. Luckily, it all worked out.”

Morey crossed the line in second, making it a one-two punch for Coltman Farms Racing on the podium to kick off Week 4 of the Hell Tour’s 40th anniversary campaign.

“I’m proud of [Morey],” Seawright said. “He has done a good job. I know Brett’s ecstatic, and that’s all that really matters because he’s the one who puts all the money into this and he’s happy, so I’m happy.”

Kyle Hardy finished third, Tanner English fourth, and Rusty Schlenk rounded out the podium.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals next makes a stop at Old No.1 Speedway in Harrisburg, AR, on Tuesday, June 30. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

If you can’t be at the track, how else can you watch the DIRTcar Summer Nationals? Every race is broadcasted live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 16-Sam Seawright[2]; 2. 49-Luke Morey[3]; 3. 99-Kyle Hardy[5]; 4. 96-Tanner English[1]; 5. 91-Rusty Schlenk[8]; 6. 74-Mitch McGrath[4]; 7. 15-Clay Stuckey[6]; 8. 25-Jason Feger[12]; 9. 17SR-Brody Smith[10]; 10. 81F-Jadon Frame[9]; 11. 09-Michael Leach[7]; 12. 31M-Tyler Millwood[11]; 13. LIL91-Carter Schlenk[14]; 14. 30-Mark Voigt[13]; 15. 12-Jack Franklin[18]; 16. 51-Dean Carpenter[15]; 17. 81-Jason Riggs[20]; 18. (DNF) 67-Gregory Carrico[16]; 19. (DNF) C6-Oakley Johns[17]; 20. (DNF) 17-Jarrett Jones[19]; 21. (DNF) 15W-Brian Woodard[21]; 22. (DNS) 75-Daniel Adam

Justin Haley Dominates at Camden to Score First Career Summit Modified Win

Justin Haley set out on the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals trail in 2026 with one goal — improve. Monday night at Camden Speedway, he showed exactly how far he’s come.

Haley, the NASCAR Truck Series regular from Winamac, IN, dominated the field, leading all 25 laps of the main event to score career win No. 1 with the Summit Modifieds.

Haley started on the pole, and early on, it was clear he was the one to beat. At the drop of the green flag, he darted away from polesitter and two-time series winner, Zeke McKenzie.

A caution on Lap 15 was the only chance anyone had of getting close to Haley, considering the lead of over five seconds he’d built at one point in the first half of the race. But in the end, nobody in the field had anything for the Darkhorse Racing No. 99.

Haley went on to lead the final 10 laps without challenge to bank his first career win with the Summit Modifieds, sweeping the night with a new track record in Qualifying, victory in his Heat Race and every lap led in the Feature.

“It’s rare to get in a race car and feel that good straight out from the rip. I’m just extremely happy. This track just fit my driving style and, obviously, coming to all these tracks for the first time is hard,” Haley said. “This is just fun; I was fortunate to get a few weeks off from the NASCAR stuff. This car is my pride and joy; it’s everything I work for. It means more because this is my own program and kind of calling the shots with my crew chief, Matt Smith.”

McKenzie finished second, Cole Falloway finished second, Charlie Mefford finished fourth, and Hunt Gossum finished fifth.

UP NEXT:

The Summit Modifieds next make a stop at Old No.1 Speedway in Harrisburg, AR, on Tuesday, June 30. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

If you can’t be at the track, how else can you watch the Summit Modifieds? Every race is broadcasted live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 99-Justin Haley[2]; 2. 24-Zeke McKenzie[1]; 3. 66-Cole Falloway[4]; 4. 13-Charlie Mefford[3]; 5. 99G-Hunt Gossum[5]; 6. 12L-Lucas Lee[6]; 7. 14-Dalton Lane[11]; 8. 101-Jarrett Melton[9]; 9. 4-Brenden Heizer[8]; 10. 27G-Jason Garver[7]; 11. (DNS) 57-Tyler Cox

Seawright Outduels Morey at Camden for First Summer Nationals Win

CAMDEN, TN (June 29, 2026) — Sam Seawright checked a major career box Monday night at Camden Speedway, scoring his first career victory with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models in a thrilling photo finish.

Seawright, of Fort Payne, AL, dominated the main event, leading all 30 laps around the Tennessee oval amid challenges from Coltman Farms Racing teammate Luke Morey and Summer Nationals points leader Tanner English.

The 22-year-old rising Super Late Model talent lined up outside of the front row alongside English for the drop of the green flag and went right to work, using the middle lane to get around English as they entered Turn 1 and leading all the way back around the 3/8-mile oval to lead Lap 1.

The action began to heat up with six laps left as the top three broke away from the rest of the field. English went high into Turn 1, trying to find something to get around Seawright, but Morey was able to take advantage and slipped by English on the bottom to take the runner-up spot out of Turn 2.

As the white flag waved it was Morey who found just enough of the inside lane left open and took advantage, pulling even with Seawright as they exited Turn 4. The duo drag raced to the checkered flag, and it was Seawright coming out on a top in a photo finish at the line by .076 seconds.

“Our car’s been really good all year, I am just glad we got something to show for it, I’m excited for the next couple weeks,” Seawright said. “I know [Morey] was on me there and the lap cars were holding me up bad and I just kept getting in dirty air and putting myself in bad spots. Luckily, it all worked out.”

Morey crossed the line in second, making it a one-two punch for Coltman Farms Racing on the podium to kick off Week 4 of the Hell Tour’s 40th anniversary campaign.

“I’m proud of [Morey],” Seawright said. “He has done a good job. I know Brett’s ecstatic, and that’s all that really matters because he’s the one who puts all the money into this and he’s happy, so I’m happy.”

Kyle Hardy finished third, Tanner English fourth, and Rusty Schlenk rounded out the podium.

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals next makes a stop at Old No.1 Speedway in Harrisburg, AR, on Tuesday, June 30. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

If you can’t be at the track, how else can you watch the DIRTcar Summer Nationals? Every race is broadcasted live on DIRTVision.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 16-Sam Seawright[2]; 2. 49-Luke Morey[3]; 3. 99-Kyle Hardy[5]; 4. 96-Tanner English[1]; 5. 91-Rusty Schlenk[8]; 6. 74-Mitch McGrath[4]; 7. 15-Clay Stuckey[6]; 8. 25-Jason Feger[12]; 9. 17SR-Brody Smith[10]; 10. 81F-Jadon Frame[9]; 11. 09-Michael Leach[7]; 12. 31M-Tyler Millwood[11]; 13. LIL91-Carter Schlenk[14]; 14. 30-Mark Voigt[13]; 15. 12-Jack Franklin[18]; 16. 51-Dean Carpenter[15]; 17. 81-Jason Riggs[20]; 18. (DNF) 67-Gregory Carrico[16]; 19. (DNF) C6-Oakley Johns[17]; 20. (DNF) 17-Jarrett Jones[19]; 21. (DNF) 15W-Brian Woodard[21]; 22. (DNS) 75-Daniel Adam

Justin Haley Dominates at Camden to Score First Career Summit Modified Win

Justin Haley set out on the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals trail in 2026 with one goal — improve. Monday night at Camden Speedway, he showed exactly how far he’s come.

Haley, the NASCAR Truck Series regular from Winamac, IN, dominated the field, leading all 25 laps of the main event to score career win No. 1 with the Summit Modifieds.

Haley started on the pole, and early on, it was clear he was the one to beat. At the drop of the green flag, he darted away from polesitter and two-time series winner, Zeke McKenzie.

A caution on Lap 15 was the only chance anyone had of getting close to Haley, considering the lead of over five seconds he’d built at one point in the first half of the race. But in the end, nobody in the field had anything for the Darkhorse Racing No. 99.

Haley went on to lead the final 10 laps without challenge to bank his first career win with the Summit Modifieds, sweeping the night with a new track record in Qualifying, victory in his Heat Race and every lap led in the Feature.

“It’s rare to get in a race car and feel that good straight out from the rip. I’m just extremely happy. This track just fit my driving style and, obviously, coming to all these tracks for the first time is hard,” Haley said. “This is just fun; I was fortunate to get a few weeks off from the NASCAR stuff. This car is my pride and joy; it’s everything I work for. It means more because this is my own program and kind of calling the shots with my crew chief, Matt Smith.”

McKenzie finished second, Cole Falloway finished second, Charlie Mefford finished fourth, and Hunt Gossum finished fifth.

UP NEXT:

The Summit Modifieds next make a stop at Old No.1 Speedway in Harrisburg, AR, on Tuesday, June 30. Tickets for the event will be sold at the track on race day.

If you can’t be at the track, how else can you watch the Summit Modifieds? Every race is broadcasted live on DIRTVision.

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 99-Justin Haley[2]; 2. 24-Zeke McKenzie[1]; 3. 66-Cole Falloway[4]; 4. 13-Charlie Mefford[3]; 5. 99G-Hunt Gossum[5]; 6. 12L-Lucas Lee[6]; 7. 14-Dalton Lane[11]; 8. 101-Jarrett Melton[9]; 9. 4-Brenden Heizer[8]; 10. 27G-Jason Garver[7]; 11. (DNS) 57-Tyler Cox

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/justin-haley-dominates-at-camden-to-score-first-career-summit-modified-win/, https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/recaps/seawright-outduels-morey-at-camden-for-first-summer-nationals-win/

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Friday, July 3 Event Relocated to Mansfield Speedway

BATAVIA, Ohio (June 29, 2026) – Officials with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing have announced that the Friday, July 3 event originally scheduled for Atomic Speedway has been relocated to Mansfield Speedway. This move was made possible through the cooperation of Atomic Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and Mansfield Speedway, all working together to ensure one of the biggest races of the holiday weekend could still take place. “We were honored to be asked to host this race for all the fans, teams, and competitors, and to do our part in assisting Atomic Speedway and Charlie Vest as they look toward to the future to build the best path forward for their loyal fans and competitors,” said Mansfield Speedway owner Matt Tifft. The event will remain a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program, highlighted by a 50-lap, $25,000-to-win feature event with full championship points on the line. “We’re excited to bring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series back to Mansfield Speedway,” said series director Rick Schwallie. “We appreciate the efforts of Mansfield Speedway and everyone involved in making this event possible on short notice, and we look forward to putting on a great show for the fans.” Fans who purchased advance tickets through Atomic Speedway will automatically receive a full refund. No action is required by ticket holders. Advance tickets for the Mansfield Speedway event are on sale now. This is a general admission event, and fans who purchase tickets in advance will receive exclusive early entry, allowing them to enter the facility one hour before general admission ticket sales begin at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting TheSpeedway.com. The Independence Day weekend continues on Saturday, July 4, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden, Ohio, for another complete program featuring a 50-lap, $25,000-to-win main event. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com.

Jun 29, 2026 | Featured, Race Results

Randy Meyer Racing celebrated another historic weekend at Summit Motorsports Park as Matt Cummings drove the GUNK dragster to victory at the 2026 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, OH, giving the team back-to-back wins at one of the sport’s most prestigious events after McKenna Bold captured the title one year ago.

After qualifying seventh in the highly competitive 16-car Top Alcohol Dragster field with a 5.248-second pass at 272.78 mph, Cummings and the Randy Meyer Racing crew found their stride on race day, turning on four consecutive win lights to earn the coveted diamond Wally trophy.

Cummings opened eliminations against Jackie Fricke, laying down his quickest run of the weekend with a 5.239-second pass at 272.67 mph while Fricke encountered tire smoke. Taking the starting line advantage, Cummings never looked back as the GUNK dragster advanced to the second round.

The quarterfinals paired Cummings against reigning champion Shawn Cowie in a marquee matchup. Cummings was sharp on the tree with a .055 reaction time before posting a 5.251 at 270.37 mph to defeat Cowie’s 5.335-second effort. The victory improved Cummings’ career record to 7-3 against Cowie in national event competition.

In the semifinals, Cummings faced Richie Crampton for the first time in eliminations. Although Crampton left first, Randy Meyer’s tune up methodically reeled him in downtrack, driving around him with a 5.308 at 271.35 mph to Crampton’s 5.376 at 267.64 mph. The win sent Cummings to the 13th final round of his NHRA national event career.

The final round featured Jamie Noonan, but once again Cummings delivered when it mattered most. Leaving with a slight starting line advantage, he powered the GUNK dragster to a 5.283-second pass at 273.39 mph, defeating Noonan’s 5.337 at 268.81 mph to secure his ninth NHRA National Event victory and his first national event win of the 2026 season.

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

“This one feels really special,” said Cummings. “The Randy Meyer Racing crew gave me an incredible race car all weekend, and we just kept getting the job done one round at a time. To win at Norwalk is always a big deal, and to help this team go back-to-back here makes it even more meaningful. Huge thanks to Randy, the entire crew, GUNK, and all of our partners who make this possible. It’s awesome to get our first national event win of the season, and hopefully it’s the first of many.”

Matt Cummings Delivers Norwalk Nationals Victory for Randy Meyer Racing and GUNK Dragster

Jun 29, 2026 | Featured, Race Results

Randy Meyer Racing celebrated another historic weekend at Summit Motorsports Park as Matt Cummings drove the GUNK dragster to victory at the 2026 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, OH, giving the team back-to-back wins at one of the sport’s most prestigious events after McKenna Bold captured the title one year ago.

After qualifying seventh in the highly competitive 16-car Top Alcohol Dragster field with a 5.248-second pass at 272.78 mph, Cummings and the Randy Meyer Racing crew found their stride on race day, turning on four consecutive win lights to earn the coveted diamond Wally trophy.

Cummings opened eliminations against Jackie Fricke, laying down his quickest run of the weekend with a 5.239-second pass at 272.67 mph while Fricke encountered tire smoke. Taking the starting line advantage, Cummings never looked back as the GUNK dragster advanced to the second round.

The quarterfinals paired Cummings against reigning champion Shawn Cowie in a marquee matchup. Cummings was sharp on the tree with a .055 reaction time before posting a 5.251 at 270.37 mph to defeat Cowie’s 5.335-second effort. The victory improved Cummings’ career record to 7-3 against Cowie in national event competition.

In the semifinals, Cummings faced Richie Crampton for the first time in eliminations. Although Crampton left first, Randy Meyer’s tune up methodically reeled him in downtrack, driving around him with a 5.308 at 271.35 mph to Crampton’s 5.376 at 267.64 mph. The win sent Cummings to the 13th final round of his NHRA national event career.

The final round featured Jamie Noonan, but once again Cummings delivered when it mattered most. Leaving with a slight starting line advantage, he powered the GUNK dragster to a 5.283-second pass at 273.39 mph, defeating Noonan’s 5.337 at 268.81 mph to secure his ninth NHRA National Event victory and his first national event win of the 2026 season.

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

“This one feels really special,” said Cummings. “The Randy Meyer Racing crew gave me an incredible race car all weekend, and we just kept getting the job done one round at a time. To win at Norwalk is always a big deal, and to help this team go back-to-back here makes it even more meaningful. Huge thanks to Randy, the entire crew, GUNK, and all of our partners who make this possible. It’s awesome to get our first national event win of the season, and hopefully it’s the first of many.”

The Norwalk victory gives Randy Meyer Racing back-to-back overall race wins for the 2026 season after Rachel Meyer-Curl captured the team’s most recent IHRA event at the IHRA Triple Crown just one week prior to the NHRA Norwalk Nationals. The team now turns its attention back to the IHRA ranks, where sisters Megan Meyer and Rachel Meyer-Curl will both be behind the wheel at the team’s next event in Milan, MI. With wins in both NHRA and IHRA competition this year, the team carries strong momentum into the heart of the summer racing season and is looking to continue the winning streak and add another trophy to an already successful 2026 campaign.

CONCORD, NC (June 29, 2026) – The northern swing has reached the home stretch.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision has spent the past two weeks traveling across the upper Midwest, stopping at five different tracks across Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. Two more “Gopher State” facilities remain, including the state’s biggest dirt track event.

First up is Norman County Raceway on Tuesday, June 30, which will welcome the World of Outlaws for the third year in a row for a $20,000-to-win night. From there, it’s off to Deer Creek Speedway for a three-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

The NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 once again serves as the Series’ Independence Day weekend tradition on Thursday-Saturday, July 2-4. Drivers will be racing for $10,000 on Thursday and Friday and $40,000 on Saturday, while fans also have fireworks, concerts, autograph sessions and other off-track activities to look forward to.

Joining the World of Outlaws this week will be IMCA Stock Cars at Norman County, plus the Tri-State Late Model Series and USRA Modifieds at Deer Creek.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

BLAZING HOT BOBBY: The word ‘dominant’ hardly does justice to Bobby Pierce’s run up north.

Ever since they unloaded at 141 Speedway to start the northern swing, the No. 32 team have been nothing short of perfect. It doesn’t matter if the Series goes to a track Pierce has won at before, one he hasn’t been to in several years, or one he historically struggles at, he ends up in Victory Lane just the same.

Over the past five races, Pierce has collected five trophies, led 181 of the 218 completed laps and pocketed $79,000 for his efforts. But his reign of terror goes back further than that. Since his preliminary night at the Dirt Late Model Dream 25 days ago, Pierce has won nine times in 10 starts and made more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Pierce’s Nodak victory on Sunday was his 15th of the season with the World of Outlaws, pushing 2026 past his own personal record of 14 wins in 2023 with more than four months of racing left to add to his total. The World of Outlaws record is 18 wins in a single season, a number achieved by Josh Richards in 2016 and Brandon Sheppard in 2017 and 2019. If Pierce can keep his hot streak going, he stands a chance of rewriting history with plenty of room to spare.

Norman County hasn’t been a good track for Pierce in the past – he finished 22nd there in 2024 and seventh in 2025 – but bad prior results haven’t meant much as of late. Deer Creek is a different story, as Pierce is a two-time Gopher 50 champion from 2023 and 2024 and has two other World of Outlaws wins at the track.

STORMIN’ AT NORMAN: Nick Hoffman has gotten sick of watching Pierce roll into Victory Lane night after night, and Norman County could be the place for him to trade places.

Hoffman won both of the track’s two previous World of Outlaws races, although they came under very different circumstances. In 2024, three different leaders all had problems out front, which opened the door for Hoffman to score the win. His destiny was in his own hands the whole way last year though, as he led all 50 laps to go back-to-back.

Deer Creek has also been good to Hoffman, as he won the Friday portion of the 2025 Gopher 50 and has finished sixth or better in his last five World of Outlaws starts there. With five top fives in five starts so far in the upper Midwest, Hoffman will be ready to capitalize on any slip-up out of Pierce to earn win number seven of the season.

T-MAC BACK ON TRACK: If the next winner not named Pierce isn’t Hoffman, it could easily be the other No. 9 car in the field.

Tim McCreadie has taken his lumps in the first half of his second season with Briggs Transport Racing, but the team has been more consistent over the past three weeks than they have been all year. The 2006 World of Outlaws champion is riding a seven-race top-10 streak dating back to the Friday program at West Virginia Motor Speedway, with three of those being podium runs.

Those results have McCreadie back to fourth in the points standings leaving North Dakota. This week’s agenda will have him looking to improve on a 10th-place finish last year at Norman County before traveling south to Deer Creek, where he won the Gopher 50 in 2010. More recently, McCreadie finished fifth on Thursday night at the 2025 event and was running third on Friday until he was caught in a multi-car pileup on the frontstretch.

McCreadie will also be trying to build some momentum ahead of next week, which includes a rare chance to race in his home state of New York at Stateline Speedway, as well as two nights at Sharon Speedway, where he’s a past World of Outlaws winner.

REPEATING HISTORY: The story of Dennis Erb Jr.’s 2025 season was a slow start followed by a turnaround starting in mid-June. The first 34 races of 2026 have been a different verse of the same song.

The Carpentersville, IL native started the season with a pair of top fives during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, but what followed was a trying stretch of races when top 10s were few and far between. A runner-up at West Virginia was the spark that Erb needed, and that night was the start of seven-race run that has included five top-six finishes.

Last season’s plot culminated with a return to Victory Lane in October at Humboldt Speedway, and Erb plans to ensure his 2026 campaign goes the same way. The statistics say it could happen this week, as Erb stood on the podium at both Norman County and Deer Creek one year ago.

HOME TRACK HERO: Dustin Sorensen’s favorite week of the year is here.

The Rochester, MN driver always has the Gopher 50 circled on his calendar as his chance to go World of Outlaws racing at the track he grew up at. Sorensen’s earliest memories in racing involve watching his dad, Mike, race from the grandstands before making his own rise through Deer Creek’s Modified ranks.

Prior to joining the World of Outlaws full-time, Deer Creek was the place where Sorensen introduced himself to the national Late Model scene with a third-place run in 2023. Sorensen is on the shortlist of potential first-time winners, and he’s found more ways to lose a World of Outlaws race than he cares to admit. Should his breakthrough moment come at home this weekend, the scene after the race would be one the Deer Creek fans will never forget.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, June 30, at Norman County Raceway in Ada, MN
Thursday-Saturday, July 2-4, at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, MN

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (4772 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-67)
3. Tyler Erb (-262)
4. Tim McCreadie (-359)
5. Ryan Gustin (-433)
6. Ethan Dotson (-447)
7. Daulton Wilson (-538)
8. Trey Mills (-606)
9. Dennis Erb Jr. (-616)
10. Drake Troutman (-675)

FEATURE WINNERS (11):
Bobby Pierce – 15
Nick Hoffman – 6
Tyler Erb – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Mason Zeigler – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (25):
Nick Hoffman – 28
Bobby Pierce – 26
Tyler Erb – 18
Tim McCreadie – 12
Ryan Gustin – 10
Drake Troutman – 10
Brandon Sheppard – 8
Ethan Dotson – 8
Hudson O’Neal – 7
Daulton Wilson – 7
Chris Madden – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Dennis Erb Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Mason Zeigler – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Brandon Overton – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Max Blair – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (22):
Bobby Pierce – 426
Nick Hoffman – 202
Tyler Erb – 99
Drake Troutman – 99
Brandon Sheppard – 81
Ryan Gustin – 73
Chris Madden – 73
Hudson O’Neal – 68
Daulton Wilson – 66
Jonathan Davenport – 57
Tim McCreadie – 46
Garrett Alberson – 46
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 41
Mike Marlar – 39
Mason Zeigler – 24
Ethan Dotson – 22
Ashton Winger – 22
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Dallon Murty – 3

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (21):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Drake Troutman – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Chris Madden – 2
Ethan Dotson – 2
Tyler Erb – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dallon Murty – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (16):
Nick Hoffman – 8
Chris Madden – 5
Bobby Pierce – 3
Tim McCreadie – 3
Tyler Erb – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Drake Troutman – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Ross Robinson – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (39):
Nick Hoffman – 19
Bobby Pierce – 17
Tyler Erb – 11
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Drake Troutman – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Hudson O’Neal – 6
Tim McCreadie – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Daulton Wilson – 4
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Brandon Overton – 4
Mason Zeigler – 3
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dustin Sorensen – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Dallon Murty – 2
Jared Miley – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Sam Mars – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Lane Snook – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36):
Ethan Dotson – 4
Dennis Erb Jr. – 4
Dallon Murty – 4
Ryan Gustin – 3
Daulton Wilson – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Logan Zarin – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Carson Ferguson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Chris Ferguson – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Gordy Gundaker – 1
Nick Davis – 1
Dylan Yoder – 1
Lincoln Smith – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / Bobby Pierce (6)
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Bobby Pierce (7)
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (5)
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Ryan Gustin (1)
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE / Bobby Pierce (8)
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA / Tim McCreadie (2)
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / Mason Zeigler (1)
Wednesday, May 27 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / Bobby Pierce (9)
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH / Ricky Thornton Jr. (1)
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Tyler Erb (1)
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Nick Hoffman (6)
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Bobby Pierce (10)
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Tyler Erb (2)
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI / Bobby Pierce (11)
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Bobby Pierce (12)
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN / Bobby Pierce (13)
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Bobby Pierce (14)
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Bobby Pierce (15)
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

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Massive Minnesota Week Includes Norman County Ahead of Deer Creek’s Gopher 50

CONCORD, NC (June 29, 2026) – The northern swing has reached the home stretch.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision has spent the past two weeks traveling across the upper Midwest, stopping at five different tracks across Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. Two more “Gopher State” facilities remain, including the state’s biggest dirt track event.

First up is Norman County Raceway on Tuesday, June 30, which will welcome the World of Outlaws for the third year in a row for a $20,000-to-win night. From there, it’s off to Deer Creek Speedway for a three-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

The NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 once again serves as the Series’ Independence Day weekend tradition on Thursday-Saturday, July 2-4. Drivers will be racing for $10,000 on Thursday and Friday and $40,000 on Saturday, while fans also have fireworks, concerts, autograph sessions and other off-track activities to look forward to.

Joining the World of Outlaws this week will be IMCA Stock Cars at Norman County, plus the Tri-State Late Model Series and USRA Modifieds at Deer Creek.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

BLAZING HOT BOBBY: The word ‘dominant’ hardly does justice to Bobby Pierce’s run up north.

Ever since they unloaded at 141 Speedway to start the northern swing, the No. 32 team have been nothing short of perfect. It doesn’t matter if the Series goes to a track Pierce has won at before, one he hasn’t been to in several years, or one he historically struggles at, he ends up in Victory Lane just the same.

Over the past five races, Pierce has collected five trophies, led 181 of the 218 completed laps and pocketed $79,000 for his efforts. But his reign of terror goes back further than that. Since his preliminary night at the Dirt Late Model Dream 25 days ago, Pierce has won nine times in 10 starts and made more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Pierce’s Nodak victory on Sunday was his 15th of the season with the World of Outlaws, pushing 2026 past his own personal record of 14 wins in 2023 with more than four months of racing left to add to his total. The World of Outlaws record is 18 wins in a single season, a number achieved by Josh Richards in 2016 and Brandon Sheppard in 2017 and 2019. If Pierce can keep his hot streak going, he stands a chance of rewriting history with plenty of room to spare.

Norman County hasn’t been a good track for Pierce in the past – he finished 22nd there in 2024 and seventh in 2025 – but bad prior results haven’t meant much as of late. Deer Creek is a different story, as Pierce is a two-time Gopher 50 champion from 2023 and 2024 and has two other World of Outlaws wins at the track.

STORMIN’ AT NORMAN: Nick Hoffman has gotten sick of watching Pierce roll into Victory Lane night after night, and Norman County could be the place for him to trade places.

Hoffman won both of the track’s two previous World of Outlaws races, although they came under very different circumstances. In 2024, three different leaders all had problems out front, which opened the door for Hoffman to score the win. His destiny was in his own hands the whole way last year though, as he led all 50 laps to go back-to-back.

Deer Creek has also been good to Hoffman, as he won the Friday portion of the 2025 Gopher 50 and has finished sixth or better in his last five World of Outlaws starts there. With five top fives in five starts so far in the upper Midwest, Hoffman will be ready to capitalize on any slip-up out of Pierce to earn win number seven of the season.

T-MAC BACK ON TRACK: If the next winner not named Pierce isn’t Hoffman, it could easily be the other No. 9 car in the field.

Tim McCreadie has taken his lumps in the first half of his second season with Briggs Transport Racing, but the team has been more consistent over the past three weeks than they have been all year. The 2006 World of Outlaws champion is riding a seven-race top-10 streak dating back to the Friday program at West Virginia Motor Speedway, with three of those being podium runs.

Those results have McCreadie back to fourth in the points standings leaving North Dakota. This week’s agenda will have him looking to improve on a 10th-place finish last year at Norman County before traveling south to Deer Creek, where he won the Gopher 50 in 2010. More recently, McCreadie finished fifth on Thursday night at the 2025 event and was running third on Friday until he was caught in a multi-car pileup on the frontstretch.

McCreadie will also be trying to build some momentum ahead of next week, which includes a rare chance to race in his home state of New York at Stateline Speedway, as well as two nights at Sharon Speedway, where he’s a past World of Outlaws winner.

REPEATING HISTORY: The story of Dennis Erb Jr.’s 2025 season was a slow start followed by a turnaround starting in mid-June. The first 34 races of 2026 have been a different verse of the same song.

The Carpentersville, IL native started the season with a pair of top fives during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, but what followed was a trying stretch of races when top 10s were few and far between. A runner-up at West Virginia was the spark that Erb needed, and that night was the start of seven-race run that has included five top-six finishes.

Last season’s plot culminated with a return to Victory Lane in October at Humboldt Speedway, and Erb plans to ensure his 2026 campaign goes the same way. The statistics say it could happen this week, as Erb stood on the podium at both Norman County and Deer Creek one year ago.

HOME TRACK HERO: Dustin Sorensen’s favorite week of the year is here.

The Rochester, MN driver always has the Gopher 50 circled on his calendar as his chance to go World of Outlaws racing at the track he grew up at. Sorensen’s earliest memories in racing involve watching his dad, Mike, race from the grandstands before making his own rise through Deer Creek’s Modified ranks.

Prior to joining the World of Outlaws full-time, Deer Creek was the place where Sorensen introduced himself to the national Late Model scene with a third-place run in 2023. Sorensen is on the shortlist of potential first-time winners, and he’s found more ways to lose a World of Outlaws race than he cares to admit. Should his breakthrough moment come at home this weekend, the scene after the race would be one the Deer Creek fans will never forget.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, June 30, at Norman County Raceway in Ada, MN
Thursday-Saturday, July 2-4, at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, MN

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (4772 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-67)
3. Tyler Erb (-262)
4. Tim McCreadie (-359)
5. Ryan Gustin (-433)
6. Ethan Dotson (-447)
7. Daulton Wilson (-538)
8. Trey Mills (-606)
9. Dennis Erb Jr. (-616)
10. Drake Troutman (-675)

FEATURE WINNERS (11):
Bobby Pierce – 15
Nick Hoffman – 6
Tyler Erb – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Mason Zeigler – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (25):
Nick Hoffman – 28
Bobby Pierce – 26
Tyler Erb – 18
Tim McCreadie – 12
Ryan Gustin – 10
Drake Troutman – 10
Brandon Sheppard – 8
Ethan Dotson – 8
Hudson O’Neal – 7
Daulton Wilson – 7
Chris Madden – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Dennis Erb Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Mason Zeigler – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Brandon Overton – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Max Blair – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (22):
Bobby Pierce – 426
Nick Hoffman – 202
Tyler Erb – 99
Drake Troutman – 99
Brandon Sheppard – 81
Ryan Gustin – 73
Chris Madden – 73
Hudson O’Neal – 68
Daulton Wilson – 66
Jonathan Davenport – 57
Tim McCreadie – 46
Garrett Alberson – 46
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 41
Mike Marlar – 39
Mason Zeigler – 24
Ethan Dotson – 22
Ashton Winger – 22
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Dallon Murty – 3

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (21):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Drake Troutman – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Chris Madden – 2
Ethan Dotson – 2
Tyler Erb – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dallon Murty – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (16):
Nick Hoffman – 8
Chris Madden – 5
Bobby Pierce – 3
Tim McCreadie – 3
Tyler Erb – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Drake Troutman – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Ross Robinson – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (39):
Nick Hoffman – 19
Bobby Pierce – 17
Tyler Erb – 11
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Drake Troutman – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Hudson O’Neal – 6
Tim McCreadie – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Daulton Wilson – 4
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Brandon Overton – 4
Mason Zeigler – 3
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dustin Sorensen – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Dallon Murty – 2
Jared Miley – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Sam Mars – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Lane Snook – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36):
Ethan Dotson – 4
Dennis Erb Jr. – 4
Dallon Murty – 4
Ryan Gustin – 3
Daulton Wilson – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Logan Zarin – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Carson Ferguson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Chris Ferguson – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Gordy Gundaker – 1
Nick Davis – 1
Dylan Yoder – 1
Lincoln Smith – 1

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

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Event: Toyota/Save Mart 350

Location: Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Start: 28th

Finish: 28th

Josh Berry and the No. 21 eero team wrapped up the road-course portion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season with a 28th-place finish in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.

Berry started the 110-lap race on the 1.99-mile, 12-turn road course in California’s wine country from 28th and held around that position through the opening two stages.

He restarted the final segment from 29th but was caught up in an incident in Turn 2 that brought out the race’s third and final caution on Lap 61. While the contact caused little apparent damage to the eero Ford Mustang, it did cost the team a set of nearly new tires.

Once back under green, Berry worked his way into the top 25 and held that position until the final cycle of green-flag pit stops began.

The eero team ran long on that series of stops, briefly cycling into the top five before making their final stop with 20 laps remaining. Berry returned to the track in 31st and gained four positions over the closing laps to take the checkered flag in 28th.

Event: Toyota/Save Mart 350

Location: Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Start: 28th

Finish: 28th

Josh Berry and the No. 21 eero team wrapped up the road-course portion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season with a 28th-place finish in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.

Berry started the 110-lap race on the 1.99-mile, 12-turn road course in California’s wine country from 28th and held around that position through the opening two stages.

He restarted the final segment from 29th but was caught up in an incident in Turn 2 that brought out the race’s third and final caution on Lap 61. While the contact caused little apparent damage to the eero Ford Mustang, it did cost the team a set of nearly new tires.

Once back under green, Berry worked his way into the top 25 and held that position until the final cycle of green-flag pit stops began.

The eero team ran long on that series of stops, briefly cycling into the top five before making their final stop with 20 laps remaining. Berry returned to the track in 31st and gained four positions over the closing laps to take the checkered flag in 28th.

With the road-course portion of the schedule complete, Berry and the Wood Brothers team now shift their focus to next Sunday’s eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. The 1.5-mile oval will host its first Cup Series race since 2019.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (June 29, 2026) – CD Racing’s Matthew Brabham continued his domination of the 2026 Trans Am by Pirelli season with a flag-to-flag win Sunday at Wisconsin’s Road America circuit. Brabham put his #16 GYM SODA Ford Mustang on the pole, shattering the lap record he set in qualifying last year by nearly two seconds. Brabham grabbed the lead at the start of the 100-mile sprint, saw off an early-race challenge by Paul Menard, and took the checkered flag a stunning four miles ahead of the second-place finisher, former series champion Tomy Drissi.  Qualifying suggested a close race between Brabham and Menard; while Brabham clocked the first-ever sub-two-minute Trans Am lap of the four-mile circuit on his way to his seventh-straight pole start, Menard was just 0.14 seconds off Brabham’s time. But when the green flag fell Brabham quickly established a consistent lead. And after Menard’s car suffered a flat tire near the race’s three-quarter mark Brabham was unchallenged. Even a late-race full-course yellow that bunched up the field was no threat; Brabham had already lapped the second- and third-place cars. “It’s never easy out there,” Brabham said after climbing from his GYM SODA Mustang. “It’s not over until the checker. I had a strong lead last month at Lime Rock and then the clutch broke. Paul had a flat today. I might have had one as well.” Road America marked the beginning of the second half of the 12-race Trans Am season and Brabham’s and CD Racing’s sixth win; that mechanical issue at Lime Rock Park in May the only blemish on an otherwise perfect season for the team. The Wisconsin victory extended Brabham’s championship lead to 34 points. “Congratulations to Matty and the team for an outstanding job today,” said Dyson, the winner of the Road America race last year, who this weekend was celebrating his eldest son’s high-school graduation.  For more than four decades Road America has long been one of the Dyson family’s signature circuits. Building on the legacy of victories there in IMSA and Pirelli World Challenge competition over four decades, Chris Dyson’s Trans Am effort has yielded wins in 2020, 2021, 2025 and now 2026. Brabham’s latest triumph extends one of the most successful track records in the Dyson organization’s history. Next Up: Watkins Glen Doubleheader   Dyson has won three of the six most recent races at the historic Watkins Glen International track (2024 and both ends of the 2021 twin bill), all from the pole. “I’m looking forward to getting back in the #20 GYM SODA Mustang next month at Watkins Glen,” Dyson said. “Along with Lime Rock it’s one of the team’s home tracks. We love to race there and look forward to being there with our family and seeing a lot of our friends and fans.” Click here for more on Chris Dyson Racing. Watkins Glen Schedule Qualifying takes place Friday, July 17, 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. ET The first 100-mile race takes the green flag Saturday, July 18, at 10:15 a.m.  The second 100-mile race starts Sunday, July 19, at 2:05 p.m. ET

MINOT, ND (June 28, 2026) – Not even Mother Nature could put a damper on Bobby Pierce‘s winning ways.

Sunday night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision Feature only lasted 38 of the 50 scheduled laps, but the result was the same as it’s been in the past four races – the No. 32 out front at the end.

The Oakwood, IL native proved that Nodak suited him in his first visit last year, when Pierce lost brakes but still finished second behind Tim McCreadie. With his left pedal functioning as it should this time, Pierce started this year’s race on the outside of the front row alongside Bilstein Pole Award winner Tyler Erb. In the first corner, all eyes were on third-starting Ethan Dotson, who slid up in front of Erb off Turn 2. That was when Pierce cut low underneath both of them to make it a three-wide race down the backstretch, which Pierce won to grab the lead.

That move turned out to the the winning one, as no one had anything for the “Smooth Operator” the rest of the way. Pierce’s lead grew as large as 3.5 seconds before it was erased by a caution, but he had no trouble staying out front on the restarts.

The dark clouds behind Turns 1 and 2 ramped up the sense of urgency, as drivers knew there was a good chance the race wouldn’t go the full distance. Pierce remained out front when the yellow flew for a the slowing No. 55E car of Eli Johnson, and with lightning in the area, the race was put on pause. Heavy rain moved in moments later, forcing Series officials to deem the race official with 38 laps complete.

The win was Pierce’s fifth in a row and his 15th of the season with the World of Outlaws, which makes 2026 the winningest season of his career with the Series with more than four months of racing still remaining. The single-season World of Outlaws win record stands at 18, a number achieved by Josh Richards in 2016 and Brandon Sheppard in 2017 and 2019. With Norman County Raceway coming up on Tuesday followed by three nights at Deer Creek Speedway next weekend, Pierce has a chance to rewrite history by the end of next week.

Behind Pierce, Nick Hoffman got around McCreadie nine laps before the stoppage to finish second and keep the points damage to a minimum. McCreadie still earned a podium spot with an impressive 15th-to-third charge, while Dennis Erb Jr. and Tyler Erb completed the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision travels back to Minnesota for a midweek stop at Norman County Raceway on Tuesday, June 30. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Nick Hoffman set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Tyler Erb won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Tyler Erb won STAKT Products Heat 1.

Dustin Sorensen won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 2.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 3.

Tyler Erb won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Tim McCreadie won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

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

Tyler Erb was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Jonathan Davenport was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Brent Larson was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Jake Timm was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Logan Zarin was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Eli Johnson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Pierce Wins Rain-Shortened Nodak Feature for Fifth-Straight Victory

MINOT, ND (June 28, 2026) – Not even Mother Nature could put a damper on Bobby Pierce‘s winning ways.

Sunday night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision Feature only lasted 38 of the 50 scheduled laps, but the result was the same as it’s been in the past four races – the No. 32 out front at the end.

The Oakwood, IL native proved that Nodak suited him in his first visit last year, when Pierce lost brakes but still finished second behind Tim McCreadie. With his left pedal functioning as it should this time, Pierce started this year’s race on the outside of the front row alongside Bilstein Pole Award winner Tyler Erb. In the first corner, all eyes were on third-starting Ethan Dotson, who slid up in front of Erb off Turn 2. That was when Pierce cut low underneath both of them to make it a three-wide race down the backstretch, which Pierce won to grab the lead.

That move turned out to the the winning one, as no one had anything for the “Smooth Operator” the rest of the way. Pierce’s lead grew as large as 3.5 seconds before it was erased by a caution, but he had no trouble staying out front on the restarts.

The dark clouds behind Turns 1 and 2 ramped up the sense of urgency, as drivers knew there was a good chance the race wouldn’t go the full distance. Pierce remained out front when the yellow flew for a the slowing No. 55E car of Eli Johnson, and with lightning in the area, the race was put on pause. Heavy rain moved in moments later, forcing Series officials to deem the race official with 38 laps complete.

The win was Pierce’s fifth in a row and his 15th of the season with the World of Outlaws, which makes 2026 the winningest season of his career with the Series with more than four months of racing still remaining. The single-season World of Outlaws win record stands at 18, a number achieved by Josh Richards in 2016 and Brandon Sheppard in 2017 and 2019. With Norman County Raceway coming up on Tuesday followed by three nights at Deer Creek Speedway next weekend, Pierce has a chance to rewrite history by the end of next week.

Behind Pierce, Nick Hoffman got around McCreadie nine laps before the stoppage to finish second and keep the points damage to a minimum. McCreadie still earned a podium spot with an impressive 15th-to-third charge, while Dennis Erb Jr. and Tyler Erb completed the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision travels back to Minnesota for a midweek stop at Norman County Raceway on Tuesday, June 30. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

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

RACE NOTES:

Nick Hoffman set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Tyler Erb won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Tyler Erb won STAKT Products Heat 1.

Dustin Sorensen won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 2.

Bobby Pierce won Jarrett Rifles Heat 3.

Tyler Erb won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Tim McCreadie won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

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

Tyler Erb was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Jonathan Davenport was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Brent Larson was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Jake Timm was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Logan Zarin was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Eli Johnson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (38 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[2]; 2. 9-Nick Hoffman[6]; 3. 9M-Tim McCreadie[15]; 4. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[8]; 5. 1-Tyler Erb[1]; 6. 19-Dustin Sorensen[5]; 7. 19R-Ryan Gustin[7]; 8. 14-Trey Mills[9]; 9. 49-Jonathan Davenport[4]; 10. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[10]; 11. B1-Brent Larson[14]; 12. 22*-Jake Timm[12]; 13. 74X-Ethan Dotson[3]; 14. 1Z-Logan Zarin[16]; 15. 8-Matthew Larson[17]; 16. 58V-Daulton Wilson[11]; 17. 7-Ross Robinson[18]; 18. 55E-Eli Johnson[13]; 19. 1E-Amelia Eisenschenk[19]; 20. 1L-Jeremiah LaDue[24]; 21. 49M-Collin Compson[23]; 22. 15-Laela Eisenschenk[20]; 23. 44*-Cole Schill[21]; 24. 37H-Michael Hartigan[22]; 25. 11-Gordy Gundaker[25]

NORWALK, Ohio (June 28, 2026) – At Summit Motorsports Park second generation drag racer Taylor Dietsch won for the first time in 2026 and captured his third Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series national event win. Dietsch took out the points leader Jonathan Allegrucci in an all-Ford Mustang Cobra Jet final and ended his three-race win streak in the process. The win also moved the young Dietsch to 11th in points, just six points out of the Top Ten.
 
“It’s just been a perfect day,” said Dietsch. “We couldn’t have asked for a better race day. Every round we raced was a good race. We were looking at incremental times after the third round. We thought we saw an opportunity and we went for it.”

 Taylor Dietsch celebrates with Summit Racing Equipment Nationals Wally following his first win of 2026,
photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

Winners at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals are presented with one-of-a-kind ice cream scoops by track owner Bill Bader. The scoops are some of the most coveted trophies in drag racing.
 
“I don’t know how to describe it, but I’ve wanted one of these ice cream scoops for quite a while,” said Dietsch. “Even before I started racing Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown cars. I’ve come to Norwalk with my dad. It was always a great weekend, but we’re really excited to finally get one of these scoops.”
 
In the final round Dietsch took a slight starting line advantage leaving first with a .031 second reaction time in front of Allegrucci’s .038 second start. Dietsch kept his factory stock Mustang hooked up all the way down the track with a winning time of 7.711 seconds at 178.10 mph as Allegrucci overpowered the track and slowed to 10.836 seconds at 85.11 mph. Allegrucci will leave Norwalk with the points lead.

 Taylor Dietsch and his Mustang Cobra Jet team revel in victory in the Norwalk Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle, photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

TAYLOR DIETSCH RACES TO FIRST FLEXJET FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN WIN OF 2026 IN NORWALK

NORWALK, Ohio (June 28, 2026) – At Summit Motorsports Park second generation drag racer Taylor Dietsch won for the first time in 2026 and captured his third Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series national event win. Dietsch took out the points leader Jonathan Allegrucci in an all-Ford Mustang Cobra Jet final and ended his three-race win streak in the process. The win also moved the young Dietsch to 11th in points, just six points out of the Top Ten.
 
“It’s just been a perfect day,” said Dietsch. “We couldn’t have asked for a better race day. Every round we raced was a good race. We were looking at incremental times after the third round. We thought we saw an opportunity and we went for it.”

 Taylor Dietsch celebrates with Summit Racing Equipment Nationals Wally following his first win of 2026,
photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

Winners at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals are presented with one-of-a-kind ice cream scoops by track owner Bill Bader. The scoops are some of the most coveted trophies in drag racing.
 
“I don’t know how to describe it, but I’ve wanted one of these ice cream scoops for quite a while,” said Dietsch. “Even before I started racing Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown cars. I’ve come to Norwalk with my dad. It was always a great weekend, but we’re really excited to finally get one of these scoops.”
 
In the final round Dietsch took a slight starting line advantage leaving first with a .031 second reaction time in front of Allegrucci’s .038 second start. Dietsch kept his factory stock Mustang hooked up all the way down the track with a winning time of 7.711 seconds at 178.10 mph as Allegrucci overpowered the track and slowed to 10.836 seconds at 85.11 mph. Allegrucci will leave Norwalk with the points lead.

 Taylor Dietsch and his Mustang Cobra Jet team revel in victory in the Norwalk Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle, photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

In the semifinals Allegrucci defeated No. 1 qualifier Jason Dietsch to stop the possibility of an all-Dietsch final round. Dietsch had been dominating the event with quick times but it was Allegrucci outpacing Dietsch 7.723 seconds to 7.734 seconds. Prior to Allegrucci’s win the younger Dietsch had trailered Alex Anderson with a winning time of 7.727 seconds to 7.845 seconds.
 
“It was great to win another one,” said Dietsch. “It’s great. I made it around him now. He’s only got two wins in Flexjet and now I have three. We were both in the semis and we were hoping to make it an all-Dietsch final but we weren’t quite there.”
 
Heading to the historic U.S. Nationals, Taylor Dietsch will have the $1,000 Flexjet bounty on his back. The Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series will be back in action at Lucas Oil Raceway Park outside Indianapolis, Ind., September 2-7, 2026.
 
Flexjet Bounty Program
Gatornationals (Gainesville, Fla.)
$1,000 bounty collected by Jonathan Allegrucci, defeated Mark Pawuk (2025 Flexjet world champion)
 
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals (Charlotte, North Carolina)
$1,000 bounty collected by Raymond Nash, defeated Ricky Hord (2026 Gatornationals winner)
 
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals (Chicago, Illinois)
$1,000 bounty was not claimed with Allegrucci’s victory
 
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals (Bristol, Tenn.)
$2,000 bounty was not claimed with Allegrucci’s victory
 
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals (Norwalk, Ohio)
$3,000 bounty collected by Taylor Dietsch, defeated Jonathan Allegrucci (Chicago and Bristol winner)
 
2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Results
Gainesville – Ricky Hord, winner; David Janac, runner-up
Charlotte – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up
Chicago – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up
Bristol – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Raymond Nash, runner-up
Norwalk – Taylor Dietsch, winner; Jonathan Allegrucci, runner-up
 
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Point Standings
1. Jonathan Allegrucci       524
2. Raymond Nash             374
3. Jason Dietsch                287
4. David Davies II              268
5. David Janac                  262
6. Richard Hord                 256
7. Scott Libersher              228
8. Lee Hartman                 225
9. Mark Pawuk                  223
10. Doug Duell                  218
 
2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Schedule
 
Sept. 2-7: 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Indianapolis
 
Sept. 17-20: Inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals, Martin, Mich.
 
Oct. 2-4: 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, St. Louis
 
Oct. 14-18: 41st annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, Dallas