TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Talladega Superspeedway April 25-26, 2026

April 22, 2026 ARP Trish

The NASCAR Cup Series will hit the double-digits on the 2026 schedule this weekend as the series heads to Talladega Superspeedway for its 10th points-paying race of the season.

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Falling just one spot short of a trip to victory lane last weekend, Chevrolet’s drivers and teams will turn to a track that has fared well for the manufacturer, with the Bowtie brand leading the series with wins in four of the eight races in the Next Gen era. The doubleheader weekend will also feature the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with Chevrolet looking to extend its already record win streak to 13-straight at the legendary superspeedway.

In the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega: Since welcoming the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time in 1969, Chevrolet has won 45 of the 113 races held at the track. Its storied history at the Alabama-based venue includes a record-setting streak of 13-straight wins in NASCAR’s top division, captured by five different drivers from April 1999 to May 2005. The Bowtie brand continued that success as the series entered the Next Gen era. Through eight races, four drivers representing four different Chevrolet organizations have tallied a triumph including three-in-row by Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain (Apr. 2022), Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott (Oct. 2022) and Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch (Apr. 2023), and most recently, Hyak Motorsports’ Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in Oct. 2024. Among the other historic wins that took place at Talladega Superspeedway was Dale Earnhardt’s 76th and final win of his NASCAR career. During the 2000 Winston 500, the NASCAR Hall of Famer drove the legendary No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo entry to victory lane to score his 10th win at the track – a record that still stands today.

Speedway Winners in the Next Gen EraChevrolet owns 50 percent of the wins in the drafting-style races during the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, with seven drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations driving the manufacturer to 13 victories on the configuration. Along with its four wins at Talladega Superspeedway, the Next Gen Camaro ZL1 has made five trips to victory lane at EchoPark Speedway (William Byron – two wins; Chase Elliott – two wins; Daniel Suarez – one win), with four coming at Daytona International Speedway (William Byron – two wins; Austin Dillon – one win; Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – one win).

ANKRUM SET FOR NOAPS DEBUTChevrolet’s Tyler Ankrum will spend his off weekend behind the wheel of the No. 32 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet to make his first career start in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The San Bernardino, California, native is currently competing in his third campaign with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in the Craftsman Truck Series. Ankrum is a two-time winner in the division, with the 2025 season seeing the young Team Chevy driver reach the series’ Championship Four for the first time in his career. His experience in the NASCAR national level at Talladega Superspeedway includes seven career Craftsman Truck Series starts, with his career-best sixth-place finish coming in the track’s 2025 fall event.

Team Chevy Trio Represents in ‘Dash 4 Cash’Saturday’s Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway will also mark the third of four ‘Dash 4 Cash’ races of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts season. Among the four drivers set to compete for the $100,000 prize includes a trio of Team Chevy drivers: Justin Allgaier, Sheldon Creed and Jesse Love. Allgaier and Creed each already have a ‘Dash 4 Cash’ victory under their belts this season, with this weekend marking Love’s first attempt at the triumph. Each driver has at least one speedway win on their resume with Love leading the way with two wins (Talladega – Apr. 2024; Daytona – Feb. 2025). Allgaier has one speedway victory at Daytona (Aug. 2023), with Creed recently becoming a first-time O’Reilly Auto Parts Series winner just two months ago at EchoPark Speedway.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – two wins (2017 & 2024) Kyle Busch – two wins (2023 & 2008)Chase Elliott – two wins (2022 & 2019)Ross Chastain – one win (2022)

·        In 113 NASCAR Cup Series races held at Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet has recorded 45 victories – four of which have come during the Next Gen era to lead its manufacturer competitors.

·        Chevrolet holds a winning percentage of 69.2 percent in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega Superspeedway with 27 wins in 39 races. The manufacturer enters the weekend with 13-straight wins in the division at the Alabama venue – a streak that dates back to the April 2018 event.

·        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 153 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 68 victories – a winning percentage of 44.4%.

·        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 882 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500Sunday, Apr. 26, at 3 p.m. ETFOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesAg-Pro 300Saturday, Apr. 25, at 4 p.m. ETCW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Is Talladega a place where you can build momentum?“Yeah, once we get into the draft, no matter how we qualify, it’ll be equal-ish. The new Chevy, the upgraded Chevy body, definitely pushes and gets pushed better. We saw that at Daytona. So yeah, I’m looking forward to Talladega. I also know going there that I’m probably going to be backwards in the grass at about 180 miles per hour. If I can just get back to pit road, which is tough to do these days with this tire, if we can get back to pit road and put tires on it, I’ll still have a shot.” Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on racing at Talladega Superspeedway?“Talladega Superspeedway presents an opportunity to bring home a trophy. I’m looking forward to getting the new Chevy Camaro out there and ripping the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet around the track. The new stage lengths are interesting. I hope it promotes a lot of non-fuel saving racing. I’m looking forward to seeing what the race brings.” What does it take to win a speedway race like Talladega?“We just have to do what we have done a good job with in the past – and that’s just putting ourselves in good positions. When we put ourselves in good positions along with that ECR horsepower, it tends to show up. The biggest thing I’ve learned about speedway racing is that you’ve got to pick a direction that you are going to go and stick to it. I’ve not been a fan of the fuel-saving at Daytona and Talladega, so I am curious to see how this race plays out with the changes that have been implemented. Whatever happens, my goal is getting RCR and ECR to Victory Lane.” Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHeading back to the second superspeedway of the season, what are your thoughts going to Talladega?“We had strong speed at Daytona and the car drove really well, so there’s no reason to expect that to change. Our engineers and everyone on the No. 7 team put in a lot of work to keep the superspeedway package competitive. Still, we need to approach it with the right mindset and adapt to the new stage format. I expect we’ll have good speed again.” Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletDo you think adjusting the stage lengths will make a difference?“I don’t think changing the stage lengths will make a difference. The purpose is to make the crew chiefs not have an idea of how to strategize fuel saving. But trust me, they’ll figure out a way to strategize for it. You’re always trying to figure out a way of putting the least amount of fuel as possible when it comes down to pitting. The only true way to pass is when guys are sitting still on pit road, short filling and having the opportunity to jump them there. Because when you get back on track and everybody’s running three-wide part throttle, there’s nowhere to go. And then when we go two-wide, it’s always two-wide around the bottom. It’s hard to get a lane where there’s enough momentum going.” Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing ChevroletWhat are your thoughts on Talladega?“Talladega has always been a strong track for me because I’m comfortable with this style of racing. I think the key to Talladega is patience. My wife always preaches patience to me when I come to these superspeedways. You have to avoid trouble. I feel like I’ve got a sense about when things are about to get bad. You have to get to the end of these superspeedway races then anything can and usually does happen.” AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“With the new stage lengths, I think you race the first stage, probably the same way you’ve run the other stages. They’ll be fuel saving. I think at the end of the day, when it comes to the stages, if you have a chance to be up front late in the stage, you go for points and try to make the right decisions there. And if not, be smart and kind of bail out of the pack, but I think the second and third stages now will be a lot more intense. If it stays green, there’s no pit stop, so track position’s always going to be important. So, trying to get up there early in the third stage, have a shot to be near the front. It’s, always super hard to pass. I think it’s a little bit easier in Daytona. You can get an extra lane going, but track position is always critical. I think it’s just about trying to make the right judgment call on when to go, when not to go, and hopefully be there at the end. Good thing is, we showed at Daytona that we’re always going to have fast superspeedway cars. The potential’s there. It’s just about trying to make the right decisions and hopefully survive and get a good finish.” Jesse Love, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat are your expectations this weekend driving at Talladega for the first time in a Cup car? “I’m excited to learn a new form of superspeedway racing with the Cup car. It’s going to be a lot different to what I’m used to driving in the O’Reilly car. Key for me is to adapt as fast as I can and put ourselves in position for a good result.” Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet“Talladega is always one of the craziest races of the year. I feel like we have had some pretty good speedway races in the past, so hopefully we can bring some of that this weekend and put our Haas/Autodesk Chevy in position in the end. It’s going to be a lot different racing with the different stage lengths, and I think it is going to be a lot more aggressive. We are going to have to make sure we make it to the end.” Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“We’ve had some really strong runs at Talladega, so it’s always a race we look forward to. Having Chef Boyardee back on the No. 47 this weekend is exciting, and it’s great to welcome First Bank of Alabama to the team as well. Talladega is one of those places where anything can happen, but if we can stay up front and be there at the end, I think we’ll have a shot at putting together a strong finish.” Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet“Every time we go to Talladega and Daytona, we inch that much closer to really being in contention for the win. The last couple of races, the end result didn’t reflect our work. Leading laps and being up front, that’s become more consistent each time we’ve been out on track. It’s momentum, and it’s grown my confidence and grown the team’s confidence. We’ve focused a lot of time and energy on our superspeedway program. Being an alliance partner with RCR (Richard Childress Racing) and having those ECR engines has really been an asset. Kyle Busch showed how fast these Chevrolets are at the superspeedways when he won the pole for the Daytona 500. It’s definitely moved the needle for us. We’ve got a lot of Chevrolet teammates, which means good people to work with and draft with throughout the race. All those things matter when it comes to putting it together on Sunday.” Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow will shortened stage lengths change fuel-saving strategy at Talladega?“You’re still going to save fuel at some point. That’s going to be part of it. Probably sooner than later in comparison to the years prior. Fuel saving is just going to be part of superspeedway racing. There’s no doubt that’s part of it. The changes in stage length will make the end of the race more exciting but we’ll still want to bring home as many stage points as possible. I will say, making the last stage shorter should make things more ‘hammer-down’ in the end. Leading into Stage 3, you’re still going to want the shortest stop you can get. That’s just going to be a part of what we do. Regardless, I feel really good about our chances going into this weekend. We have had a ton of speed here in the past, sat on the pole a few times, led a lot of laps, and had some shots to win the race, but ended up wrecked or just short of the checkered. I’m ready to get there with GUNK and have a shot at it, especially with how Carson (Hocevar) and I worked together in the Daytona 500. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow do you believe handling matters compared to speed at Talladega? Furthermore, how do you utilize the drivers around you to make moves?“A good handling car helps you take a push, which is really important to moving your line forward. Ultimately, you hope you don’t get a push at the wrong time. If there is a big gap and you have guys pushing three deep behind you, it’s really easy to get turned off their bumper if your car isn’t handling right. You’re just hoping you get the right push and know your stuff is handling as good as possible when you take that push. In today’s racing, it is tough because you rely on those around you. Everybody kind of helps everybody most of the race, but when it gets close to the end, they look for who their friends are and who they can trust. For me, it is different than a normal weekend where you can just be on offense the whole time. You need friends at Talladega to help you move forward.” Talk about the opportunity to not only have Chili’s supporting your Cup Series car this weekend, but also on the dirt late model.“I’m excited about it. We finally have a dirt late model race close to where we are for the weekend. We have had a few sprint car events close by, and it has been fun to go out and support Gio (Scelzi) and the team, but I am ready to go racing. It is too easy and too much fun not to do, and this will kind of jump start our dirt late model schedule for the year. It is super cool that Chili’s will be not only on the Cup car, but also the dirt car, all in one weekend. I know they are excited, and hopefully we can put on a good show for them three days in a row.” Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat do you expect this weekend at Talladega since the lengths of the stages have been changed?“It’s going to be a lot of saving fuel and I think it’s going to make the last 45 laps better. The only thing that might change that is the fact that you can flip Stage 2. You can still find track position that way and get yourself out front and then you still have to save a little fuel in the final stage to make it to the end. You’re going to try to make it on one stop in Stage 1 and to do that you’re going to have to save fuel. Hopefully, it’s going to make the end of the race better, but at the end of the day, track position is so crucial with the Next Gen cars. I think you’re going to have to do what you can to give yourself the best shot at the end of the race and put yourself forward in the track position game.” This has been a challenging start to the season. How have you and the team at Trackhouse been able to stay mentally focused through this tough stretch?“I don’t think anyone is down on themselves. I’d say we’re hungry and ready to do whatever it takes to make things better. Being upset isn’t going to make things better. I think there is a lot to be excited about for what we’re going to learn. Obviously, I wish I was up running front and winning races, but it’s exciting to be a part of something that’s challenging and that I have to work to make better. I can be a part of our return to success. It’s definitely an opportunity for me to learn a lot and that part of it excites me.” Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletAre you looking forward to Talladega?“Yes and no. I enjoy that kind of racing, until it goes wrong (laughs). It will be interesting to see what the new strategy does and how that works. I’ve been studying this week. I feel like that type of racing I’m getting better at too. We’ve got some things in the works to try to make our cars quicker. We normally qualify in the thirties, so hopefully we see a step there on Saturday. That will mean we have a faster car and it’s easier to make moves, I feel like we are a bit hamstrung there, so hopefully we are a bit quicker.” Talk about your superspeedway progress.“The superspeedway racing, I feel like I’ve gotten better at, but my results aren’t great yet. It’s hard to finish these races, there is so much unpredictability, but you still see those guys that are there every time and put their selves in good places. I’m getting better at it, just need to keep getting those finishes and experience.”

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCETalladega SuperspeedwayApril 25-26, 2026

The NASCAR Cup Series will hit the double-digits on the 2026 schedule this weekend as the series heads to Talladega Superspeedway for its 10th points-paying race of the season.

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Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series StatisticsManufacturer Championships:Total (1949-2025): 44First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2025 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Driver Championships:Total (1949-2025): 34First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29 Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007) 2026 STATISTICS: Wins: 1Poles: 1Laps Led: 740Top-Fives: 15Top-10s: 28Stage Wins: 5 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 882 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 767Laps led to date: 257,474Top-fives to date: 4,451Top-10s to date: 9,179 Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date: General Motors: 1,216 Chevrolet: 882 Pontiac: 154 Oldsmobile: 115 Buick: 65 Ford: 848 Ford: 748 Mercury: 96 Lincoln: 4 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467 Dodge: 217 Plymouth: 191 Chrysler: 59 Toyota: 210

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Premier Chevy Dealers Clash Bringing Huge World of Outlaws Field to Knoxville

April 22, 2026 ARP Trish

KNOXVILLE, IA (April 22, 2026) – The time has come for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to head to Knoxville Raceway.

A massive field of competitors is expected to converge on Iowa and fill “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” as the track opens its gates for the first time in 2026. The opening leg of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash is bringing The Greatest Show on Dirt to town this weekend on April 24-25.

It’s the first two of nine total nights of Knoxville action on the 2026 World of Outlaws calendar, making it the most visited track this season. The tour heads back for the Stars and Stripes Salute on Saturday, May 23, the second leg of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash on June 12-13, and the 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on Aug. 12-15.

The Casey’s across the street better be stocked up with NOS Energy Drink. Dingus better prepare for business to pick up. The small town of Knoxville, IA is about to be busy.

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SCHATZVILLE

For as long as he’s driving Sprint Cars, Donny Schatz headlines any World of Outlaws trip to Knoxville.

His résumé at the historic 1/2 mile is astonishing. His 11 Knoxville Nationals titles rank second to only Steve Kinser’s dozen. As if that wasn’t impressive enough in the sport’s most prestigious race, he’s also finished second eight times and third once to make it 20 podiums in 27 tries. His average finish in “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” is 4.11. He owns a total of 30 Feature victories at Knoxville, which ranks 11th all-time.

This weekend will mark his first visit to Knoxville since joining forces with CJB Motorsports and crew chief Barry Jackson. The pairing has proven to be potent so far. They had a streak going of eight consecutive finishes of seventh or better before it was snapped at Tri-State Speedway, so they’ll aim to get back on track at a place where Schatz is one of the best.

OUTLAW EXCELLENCE

Schatz may stand out, but he’s far from the only World of Outlaws full-timer to make that famed right turn into Knoxville Victory Lane.

David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports have proven to be one of the top combinations on the Marion County Fairgrounds. Since partnering in 2021, Gravel has driven the No. 2 to six Knoxville scores and been on the podium in 12 of 23 Features. Overall, the Watertown, CT native boasts 14 total triumphs at Knoxville. Gravel enters the weekend as the point leader in search of his third straight championship.

All four of Carson Macedo’s Knoxville checkered flags have come driving the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41. The first was an emotional night in 2018 when he topped a 360 Nationals prelim as JJR returned to racing following Johnson’s passing. The Lemoore, CA native swept a June weekend in 2021. His fourth and most recent score was a 2023 Knoxville Nationals prelim.

Logan Schuchart owns a trio of Knoxville trophies. The first came at the 2018 Hard Knox Night. The next two came during a strong week with Shark Racing in 2022 when he won the Capitani Classic and his Knoxville Nationals prelim before a 17th to third charge in the finale.

Columbia, MO’s Garet Williamson spent plenty of time competing at Knoxville weekly before joining The Greatest Show on Dirt and wound up with three wins. The first two were with a 360 in 2023 before taking the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 across the finish line first in 2024 with a 410.

Series rookie Scott Bogucki also has three Knoxville triumphs on his résumé – two in 360 competition (2020 and 2021). Then in 2024, the current pilot of the Three Stooges Racing No. 51 got his first with a 410.

Another rookie, Emerson Axsom, took the Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 to Knoxville Victory Lane twice two years ago. The first was with a 360 under the hood, and the second came with 410 cubic inches of power in the track’s season finale.

Sheldon Haudenschild owns a single Knoxville score. The Wooster, OH native bagged the track’s season opener in 2021. This weekend marks his first trip to Knoxville since joining KCP Racing.

STILL SEARCHING

A surprising absence on the list of current World of Outlaws competitors with a Knoxville victory is Michael “Buddy” Kofoid.

He’s come close on multiple occasions. The Penngrove, CA native was runner-up at a 2023 All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) race. The final step of the podium belonged to Kofoid during a World of Outlaws visit last June. Then most recently, he charged from 19th to second at last year’s Hard Knox Night.

This weekend would be ideal timing for the 24-year-old to conquer Knoxville for the first time. He and Roth Motorsports are in major need of a big weekend after a last-lap crash at Tri-State dropped them from a top-two finish to 19th. It’s the second time Kofoid has been involved in a late accident while fighting for the lead this year, chopping out a pair of potential victories. He’s still within striking distance in the title fight with a long way to go, sitting third and 80 markers behind leader Gravel, but the DNFs have made the climb steeper.

KNOXVILLE KNOWLEDGE

With one of the healthiest weekly programs in the country, Knoxville boasts plenty of regulars from the area capable of upsetting the World of Outlaws or having a strong showing with the best.

This contingent is unquestionably headlined by Brian Brown. His 69 career Knoxville wins rank second to only Danny Lasoski’s 120. A trio of those have come against the World of Outlaws for the Higginsville, MO driver, most recently in June of 2023.

Altoona, IA’s Austin McCarl has been establishing his own legacy at Knoxville in recent years to continue his family’s tradition of excelling at the 1/2 mile. The last three track championships belonged to the “Big Unit,” and he’s claimed the title four times total.

Ryan Timms hails from Oklahoma City, OK and now resides in Rapid City, SD where his Liebig Motorsports team has located, but the combination has become one of the fiercest weekly competitors at Knoxville. Timms won a whopping seven races at the Iowa oval last year, headlined by his dominant performance at the Knoxville Nationals.

This trio will be joined by many more who frequent the track’s weekly program.

PACKING THE CAPITAL

Along with the World of Outlaws full-timers and track regulars, expect plenty more to fill the pit area as teams aim to add pages to their notebooks for the Knoxville Nationals.

St. Helena, CA’s Rico Abreu won five times at Knoxville last year, including the World of Outlaws April visit. The 2025 Knoxville Nationals runner-up plans to be in action this weekend in the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing No. 24.

Giovanni Scelzi will be making his second World of Outlaws appearance of the year aboard the Spire Motorsports No. 77. “Hot Sauce” is an eight-time Knoxville victor, and that list includes the 2021 360 Nationals title and a 2024 Knoxville Nationals prelim.

Additional entries expected include Tri-State winner Tyler Courtney (Indianapolis, IN), Tanner Holmes (Jacksonville, OR), Kaleb Johnson (Sioux Falls, SD), Christopher Thram (Sanborn, MN), Parker Price-Miller (Kokomo, IN), Tanner Thorson (Minden, NV), and plenty more.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, April 24-25 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA

AROUND THE TURN
Friday, May 1 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH (TICKETS)
Saturday, May 2 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (14/86 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (1942 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-46 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-80 PTS)
4. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-82 PTS)
5. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-94 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-132 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-190 PTS)
8. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-204 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-206 PTS)
10. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-226 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (8 Drivers):
4 Wins – Michael Kofoid
3 Wins – David Gravel
2 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Tyler Courtney

FEATURE LAPS LED (17 Drivers):
94 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
53 Laps Led – David Gravel
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
32 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
26 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
18 Laps Led – Brady Bacon
10 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston, Cole Macedo
7 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
6 Laps Led – Brian Brown, Brock Zearfoss
5 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
1 Lap Led – Christopher Thram

PODIUM FINISHES (13 Drivers):
9 Podiums – David Gravel
7 Podiums – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Bill Balog, Scott Bogucki, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (8 Drivers):
6 Quick Times – David Gravel
2 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
1 Quick Time – Logan Schuchart, Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Brady Bacon, Will Armitage, Michael Kofoid

HEAT RACE WINNERS (19 Drivers):
11 Heat Wins – David Gravel
7 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Ashton Torgerson, Bill Balog
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom
1 Heat Win – Chase Dietz, Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (33 Drivers):
12 Dashes – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
6 Dashes – Carson Macedo
5 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart, Bill Balog, Kasey Jedrzejek, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo
3 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
2 Dashes – Brent Marks, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Ryan Timms, Kerry Madsen, Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom
1 Dash – Brian Brown, Chase Dietz, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Brady Bacon, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Tyler Courtney

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (9 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Garet Williamson, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (10 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
1 Hard Charger – Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Spencer Bayston, Ryan Timms, Logan Schuchart, Brady Bacon

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (10 Drivers):
4 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog
1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Kasey Jedrzejek

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (8 Drivers):
5 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
2 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, May 1 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Sat, May 2 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sun, May 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sun, May 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, June 5 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sat, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / TBA
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Premier Chevy Dealers Clash Bringing Huge World of Outlaws Field to Knoxville

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/top-five-storylines-premier-chevy-dealers-

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Enter to Win a Denago Mudhawk 10 Youth ATV

April 22, 2026 ARP Trish

Enter to Win a Denago Mudhawk 10 Youth ATV

BATAVIA, Ohio (April 22, 2026) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, in collaboration with Dave Warren Powersports and Denago, is excited to announce a new giveaway contest for fans during the 2026 season. As part of their partnership with the Series, Denago and Dave Warren Powersports are offering fans the chance to win a 2026 Denago Mudhawk 10 Youth ATV. No purchase is necessary to enter. This exciting prize gives you the opportunity to create lasting memories by providing a child or grandchild with a fun, confidence-building ATV designed for unforgettable outdoor adventures. Fans can register online by visiting:https://www.davewarrenpowersports.com/denago-giveaway-2026/ The grand prize winner will be announced at the season finale, the Dirt Track World Championship at West Virginia Motor Speedway on October 17. Don’t miss your chance – register today for an opportunity to win this incredible prize. About Dave Warren Powersports and DenagoDave Warren Powersports, located in Westfield, New York, proudly serves the greater Chautauqua County area – including Jamestown, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Buffalo, and the Lake Erie region – while also working with customers across the United States. The company is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and offers a wide range of powersports vehicles for riders of all ages and skill levels. Dave Warren Powersports is a proud dealer of Denago products. To learn more, visit:DaveWarrenPowersports.com.

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ARP NRF2 Results from Virginia Motorsports Park

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Congratulations to our second round of ARP Nobody Races for 2nd at Virginia Motorsports Park!

George Wright Car # 302B .013	Super Stock	$750.00
Ron Jewell Car # 1822 .006	Stock	$750.00
Derrick Willard Car # R 217	Super Rod	$750.00
Larry Paden Car # 1188 .010	Hot Rod	$750.00
Todd Barton Car # 7159 .007	Quick Rod	$750.00
Michael Alexander Jr Car # 1963	Top Sportsman	$750.00

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KICKER AFT Singles Title Fighters Prepare for Kage Match

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Kage Tadman practicing before the Atlanta Short Track in 2026. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 21, 2026) – The KICKER AFT Singles class stole the show at last year’s Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track presented by 805 Beer. They’ll return for an encore performance on Saturday, April 25, at Ventura Raceway, host to Round 4 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Return to the Scene of the SublimeWhen the series arrived in Ventura, California, a year ago, the KICKER AFT Singles hierarchy seemed all but etched in stone. Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) proceeded to smash those assumptions to dust. Despite making his pro debut with relatively little advance fanfare, Tadman proved utterly dominant and with eye-popping speed and style.  The Salinas, California, native’s thrilling form made it look as if he might crash on any given corner. Instead, he leveraged it to earn pole position, win his heat, take the Challenge race, and then claim his first Progressive AFT Main Event victory in his very first attempt.  And if that wasn’t convincing enough, Tadman backed it up with a repeat feat in the following week’s Silver Dollar Short Track. The California swing was originally intended to be his only two appearances of the season, but his unprecedented debut success served as a springboard for him to complete the remainder of the season.  In the end, Tadman enjoyed a breakout rookie campaign, one in which he snared seven additional top fives, including three more podiums, en route to fourth in the championship standings. That showing earned him a place on the American Honda-backed Turner Racing squad for 2026, where he’s already returned to the box to up his career podium tally to six. Still, Tadman continues to seek his third victory, after going two-for-two at the start. This weekend’s return to Ventura Raceway has him back in the spotlight and expectations are high. He’s trying to stay relaxed and ride free, tempering those expectations with the understanding that he’s still learning his new bike and team.  That said, the potential for a repeat is undeniable. Power TrioLast year, Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F), and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) managed to re-establish order after Tadman’s two-week barrage. They ended up going 1-2-3 in the standings at the end of the 2025 season, and that’s precisely where they sit in the 2026 points to date. All three will be geared up for another opportunity to show that they’re up to the challenge presented by Tadman this weekend. And you can be sure no one will be overlooking him this time around. Winning TimeIt’s worth remembering that Tadman, Drane, Brunner, and Saathoff aren’t the only KICKER AFT Singles winners in the field. Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) earned his first class victory earlier this season, and, judging by his flashes of speed, the rising star has it in him to stack several more on top of it. And veteran pilot Justin Jones (No. 91 Fairway Ford Chevy GMC Yamaha YZ450F 450) has a win on his record too – albeit one scored more than a decade ago. But that 2015 triumph is more than just a distant memory; it’s evidence of what’s still possible for the New Yorker, who might just be riding better now than he ever previously has in his career.  Despite coming home second last time out in Georgia, Jones was less than satisfied, feeling he left a win on the table. He’s eager to make up for it as soon as humanly possible. Who’s Next? While Tadman will naturally garner much of the pre-race hype, there’s another Californian to keep close tabs on. Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) now boasts three runner-up finishes among his five career KICKER AFT Singles podium finishes. However, he’s still angling for that maiden win. Santero finished seventh here in 2025 – which was his career-best finish at the time. He’s significantly upped his game in the two years since, including the third he picked up here a year ago. There are plenty of others who could spring a surprise, including the likes of rookie ace Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), DAYTONA standout Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Eisenhard Racing/Pags Powersports KTM 450 SX-F), Tadman’s teammate, Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), fellow sophomore Ryder Reese (No. 41 Fairway Ford Chevy GMC KTM 450 SX-F FE), and perennial challenger Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R). The Wizards of OzAFT ProSport 450 will continue to introduce Progressive American Flat Track fans to the future stars of the sport, as some of the world’s most promising amateurs will earn a spot on Saturday’s grid in Friday night’s AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event at the venue. If the first two rounds serve as any indication, we’re now in the opening stages of a full-blown Aussie invasion of the series. Last year, Tom Drane became the first international rider to win a Progressive AFT national championship. It seems highly unlikely he’ll be the last.  His younger brother, Sam Drane (No. 7 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), was victorious in the opening two races of the AFT ProSport 450 era. Meanwhile, fellow Australians Jed Fyffe (No. 23 Thriller Motorsports/Yamaha Australia YZ450F) and Jake Paige (No. 55 Paige Racing KTM 450 SX-F) joined him on the box. Of course, there is no shortage of talented young Americans coming up through the ranks. That list is perhaps headlined by Californian Ryder Bitz-Hay (No. 14 Bitz-Hay Racing KTM 450 SX-F) who has podiumed both times out in AFT ProSport 450 action. Build. Check. Train. Check. Race…!The Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track will also feature the popular and influential Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) program.  Now in its seventh season of highlighting, celebrating, and encouraging the involvement of women in flat track, BTR will contest its third race of the ‘26 season at Ventura Raceway. If you’re looking for favorites, a well defined pecking order has already taken shape. Emma Gottsch (No. 5 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars), Julia Hess (No. 13 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars), and Madicela Rodriguez (No. 113 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars) have finished 1-2-3 in each of the season’s prior two Main Events. A Night to Remember As if the world-class racing and remarkable beachside vibes weren’t enough, there will be plenty more reasons to celebrate at the Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track. The day will feature a pair of Thrashed Kids Freestyle Shows headlined by X Games Gold Medalist and Ventura Short Track Grand Marshal Tyler Bereman. The event will also serve to honor the lives of Ventura native and Landspeed legend Chris Raschke (1964-2005) via “Chris Raschke Day,” and Salinas native and flat tracker Jess Garcia (1993-2020) with the Jess Garcia Memorial Challenge featuring the fastest four KICKER AFT Singles racers. Fans can also expect a multitude of vendors, big screen viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.
Get Your Tickets Today General Admission tickets are just $50 (kids 12 and under free) all taxes and fees included. Reserved Grandstand tickets are just $15 more (all ages). Students with proof of a valid student ID can purchase a General Admission ticket for just $30 at the door. There’s also a Military/First Responder Discount available, allowing GOVX fans to purchase tickets at reduced rates. The Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience is available for purchase for $135 (all ages) or $95 as an add-on. This premium option includes GA seating, full event pit access, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line with photos opps, and up-close viewing of Opening Ceremonies and a portion of the night’s race action. And don’t miss out on the 805 Pit Party, a premium ticket add-on designed to elevate raceday hospitality. Available for $75, the 805 Pit Party provides guests with access to a dedicated hospitality area featuring a variety of beverage options, along with snacks available throughout the event. Visithttps://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-ventura-short-track-168769 to reserve your seats today. Gates will open for fans at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

KICKER AFT Singles Title Fighters Prepare for Kage MatchKage Tadman practicing before the Atlanta Short Track in 2026. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 21, 2026) – The KICKER AFT Singles class stole the show at last year’s Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track presented by 805 Beer. They’ll return for an encore performance on Saturday, April 25, at Ventura Raceway, host to Round 4 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Return to the Scene of the SublimeWhen the series arrived in Ventura, California, a year ago, the KICKER AFT Singles hierarchy seemed all but etched in stone. Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) proceeded to smash those assumptions to dust. Despite making his pro debut with relatively little advance fanfare, Tadman proved utterly dominant and with eye-popping speed and style.  The Salinas, California, native’s thrilling form made it look as if he might crash on any given corner. Instead, he leveraged it to earn pole position, win his heat, take the Challenge race, and then claim his first Progressive AFT Main Event victory in his very first attempt.  And if that wasn’t convincing enough, Tadman backed it up with a repeat feat in the following week’s Silver Dollar Short Track. The California swing was originally intended to be his only two appearances of the season, but his unprecedented debut success served as a springboard for him to complete the remainder of the season.  In the end, Tadman enjoyed a breakout rookie campaign, one in which he snared seven additional top fives, including three more podiums, en route to fourth in the championship standings. That showing earned him a place on the American Honda-backed Turner Racing squad for 2026, where he’s already returned to the box to up his career podium tally to six. Still, Tadman continues to seek his third victory, after going two-for-two at the start. This weekend’s return to Ventura Raceway has him back in the spotlight and expectations are high. He’s trying to stay relaxed and ride free, tempering those expectations with the understanding that he’s still learning his new bike and team.  That said, the potential for a repeat is undeniable. Power TrioLast year, Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F), and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) managed to re-establish order after Tadman’s two-week barrage. They ended up going 1-2-3 in the standings at the end of the 2025 season, and that’s precisely where they sit in the 2026 points to date. All three will be geared up for another opportunity to show that they’re up to the challenge presented by Tadman this weekend. And you can be sure no one will be overlooking him this time around. Winning TimeIt’s worth remembering that Tadman, Drane, Brunner, and Saathoff aren’t the only KICKER AFT Singles winners in the field. Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) earned his first class victory earlier this season, and, judging by his flashes of speed, the rising star has it in him to stack several more on top of it. And veteran pilot Justin Jones (No. 91 Fairway Ford Chevy GMC Yamaha YZ450F 450) has a win on his record too – albeit one scored more than a decade ago. But that 2015 triumph is more than just a distant memory; it’s evidence of what’s still possible for the New Yorker, who might just be riding better now than he ever previously has in his career.  Despite coming home second last time out in Georgia, Jones was less than satisfied, feeling he left a win on the table. He’s eager to make up for it as soon as humanly possible. Who’s Next? While Tadman will naturally garner much of the pre-race hype, there’s another Californian to keep close tabs on. Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) now boasts three runner-up finishes among his five career KICKER AFT Singles podium finishes. However, he’s still angling for that maiden win. Santero finished seventh here in 2025 – which was his career-best finish at the time. He’s significantly upped his game in the two years since, including the third he picked up here a year ago. There are plenty of others who could spring a surprise, including the likes of rookie ace Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), DAYTONA standout Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Eisenhard Racing/Pags Powersports KTM 450 SX-F), Tadman’s teammate, Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), fellow sophomore Ryder Reese (No. 41 Fairway Ford Chevy GMC KTM 450 SX-F FE), and perennial challenger Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R). The Wizards of OzAFT ProSport 450 will continue to introduce Progressive American Flat Track fans to the future stars of the sport, as some of the world’s most promising amateurs will earn a spot on Saturday’s grid in Friday night’s AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event at the venue. If the first two rounds serve as any indication, we’re now in the opening stages of a full-blown Aussie invasion of the series. Last year, Tom Drane became the first international rider to win a Progressive AFT national championship. It seems highly unlikely he’ll be the last.  His younger brother, Sam Drane (No. 7 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), was victorious in the opening two races of the AFT ProSport 450 era. Meanwhile, fellow Australians Jed Fyffe (No. 23 Thriller Motorsports/Yamaha Australia YZ450F) and Jake Paige (No. 55 Paige Racing KTM 450 SX-F) joined him on the box. Of course, there is no shortage of talented young Americans coming up through the ranks. That list is perhaps headlined by Californian Ryder Bitz-Hay (No. 14 Bitz-Hay Racing KTM 450 SX-F) who has podiumed both times out in AFT ProSport 450 action. Build. Check. Train. Check. Race…!The Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track will also feature the popular and influential Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) program.  Now in its seventh season of highlighting, celebrating, and encouraging the involvement of women in flat track, BTR will contest its third race of the ‘26 season at Ventura Raceway. If you’re looking for favorites, a well defined pecking order has already taken shape. Emma Gottsch (No. 5 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars), Julia Hess (No. 13 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars), and Madicela Rodriguez (No. 113 Royal Enfield/Parts Unlimited/Arai/Alpinestars) have finished 1-2-3 in each of the season’s prior two Main Events. A Night to Remember As if the world-class racing and remarkable beachside vibes weren’t enough, there will be plenty more reasons to celebrate at the Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track. The day will feature a pair of Thrashed Kids Freestyle Shows headlined by X Games Gold Medalist and Ventura Short Track Grand Marshal Tyler Bereman. The event will also serve to honor the lives of Ventura native and Landspeed legend Chris Raschke (1964-2005) via “Chris Raschke Day,” and Salinas native and flat tracker Jess Garcia (1993-2020) with the Jess Garcia Memorial Challenge featuring the fastest four KICKER AFT Singles racers. Fans can also expect a multitude of vendors, big screen viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.
Get Your Tickets Today General Admission tickets are just $50 (kids 12 and under free) all taxes and fees included. Reserved Grandstand tickets are just $15 more (all ages). Students with proof of a valid student ID can purchase a General Admission ticket for just $30 at the door. There’s also a Military/First Responder Discount available, allowing GOVX fans to purchase tickets at reduced rates. The Opening Ceremonies Trackside Fan Experience is available for purchase for $135 (all ages) or $95 as an add-on. This premium option includes GA seating, full event pit access, a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line with photos opps, and up-close viewing of Opening Ceremonies and a portion of the night’s race action. And don’t miss out on the 805 Pit Party, a premium ticket add-on designed to elevate raceday hospitality. Available for $75, the 805 Pit Party provides guests with access to a dedicated hospitality area featuring a variety of beverage options, along with snacks available throughout the event. Visithttps://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-ventura-short-track-168769 to reserve your seats today. Gates will open for fans at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

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2026 High Limit Racing at Vado Speedway Park

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

2026 High Limit Racing TV Schedule: How To Watch On FS1

Breaking down the 2026 Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing schedule on FS1 and how to watch.

Apr 20, 2026 by Brandon Paul Click to unmute0:18 / 5:55

Building on the momentum of its successful national television debut at Eldora Speedway in 2025, Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing will expand its national footprint with six events airing on FS1 during the 2026 season. The slate continues Tuesday, April 21, with a night of high-powered Sprint Car action live from Eagle Raceway.

Fans will be able to tune into the nationally-televised broadcast from Eagle, Nebraska beginning at 8 p.m. ET. FloRacing will also have live coverage of the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Live coverage of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing continues at Grandview Speedway (May 19), Red Cedar Speedway (June 3), Eldora Speedway (July 16) and Kokomo Speedway (September 23).

All six nationally-televised events on FS1 will also be available to watch live on FloRacing and the FloSports app.

High Limit Racing At Eagle Raceway Broadcast Schedule

All Times Listed Are Eastern Standard Time (ET)

Tuesday, April 21 (Live on FS1 & FloRacing)

6:30 p.m. – Live Broadcast Begins on FloRacing

6:45 p.m. – Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Hot Laps & Qualifying

8 p.m. – FS1 Broadcast Begins

9 p.m. – Racing Begins

Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Heat Races
Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Dash
Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing B-Main
Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing A-Main

2026 Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing on FS1 Schedule

March 24 – Vado Speedway Park (NM)

April 21 – Eagle Raceway (NE)

May 19 – Grandview Speedway (PA)

June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway (WI)

July 16 – Eldora Speedway (OH)

September 23 – Kokomo Speedway (IN)

FloRacing Is The Streaming Home For Many Of Racing’s Top Events Each Year

Don’t miss any of the exciting action, which can be enjoyed year-round at FloRacing. Check out the FloRacing schedule for more events.

FloRacing Archived Footage

2026 High Limit Racing at Vado Speedway Park

2026 High Limit Racing TV Schedule: How To Watch On FS1

Breaking down the 2026 Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing schedule on FS1 and how to watch.

Apr 20, 2026 by Brandon Paul Click to unmute0:18 / 5:55

Fans will be able to tune into the nationally-televised broadcast from Eagle, Nebraska beginning at 8 p.m. ET. FloRacing will also have live coverage of the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Live coverage of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing continues at Grandview Speedway (May 19), Red Cedar Speedway (June 3), Eldora Speedway (July 16) and Kokomo Speedway (September 23).

All six nationally-televised events on FS1 will also be available to watch live on FloRacing and the FloSports app.

High Limit Racing At Eagle Raceway Broadcast Schedule

All Times Listed Are Eastern Standard Time (ET)

Tuesday, April 21 (Live on FS1 & FloRacing)

6:30 p.m. – Live Broadcast Begins on FloRacing

6:45 p.m. – Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Hot Laps & Qualifying

8 p.m. – FS1 Broadcast Begins

9 p.m. – Racing Begins

Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Heat Races
Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Dash
Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing B-Main
Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing A-Main

2026 Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing on FS1 Schedule

March 24 – Vado Speedway Park (NM)

April 21 – Eagle Raceway (NE)

May 19 – Grandview Speedway (PA)

June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway (WI)

July 16 – Eldora Speedway (OH)

September 23 – Kokomo Speedway (IN)

FloRacing Is The Streaming Home For Many Of Racing’s Top Events Each Year

Don’t miss any of the exciting action, which can be enjoyed year-round at FloRacing. Check out the FloRacing schedule for more events.

FloRacing Archived Footage

Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloRacing subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription.

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Jacksonville’s Hy-Vee Perks 40 Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

JACKSONVILLE, IL (April 21, 2026) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Jacksonville Speedway have rescheduled the Hy-Vee Perks 40 for Tuesday, May 19 following last week’s postponement.

All tickets purchased for the original Hy-Vee Perks 40 date of April 17 will be honored at the new date.

The Jacksonville rescheduling adds to an already huge week for The Greatest Show on Dirt. After Jacksonville, the tour heads to Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 23 and Huset’s Speedway on Sunday, May 24 for the Stars and Stripes Salute with both races paying $20,000 to the winner.

Next up for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars is a trip to Knoxville Raceway on
April 24-25 for the opening leg of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

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Jacksonville’s Hy-Vee Perks 40 Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19

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Wide Open Flexjet Factory Stock Field Takes on 4-Wide Nationals

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 21, 2026) — This weekend Fords, Chevrolets and Dodges competing in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series will converge on zMax Dragway for the 16^th annual 4-Wide Nationals. The factory stock class is a fan favorite category, and the unique nature of the four-wide nationals ensures that racing will be fast and furious. Last years winner Jonathan Allegrucci will be looking for his first win of the 2026 season driving his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet and the prospect of going back-to-back has the driver from Scott Township, Pa. motivated and excited.

“I’m excited but nervous, you know how that goes,” said Allegrucci. “I really do enjoy the four wide format, and I thought it was cool last year. Not just because we won, but there was a little more going on from the starting line to the finish line. It’s just that little extra bit that we don’t normally get that’s pretty cool.”
Jonathan Allegrucci (bottom of photo) will look to win back-to-back NHRA 4-Wide Nationals this weekend at zMax Dragway after his 2025 final round victory, photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary NastaseThis year the NHRA is celebrating its 75^th anniversary and as part of the yearlong celebration race winners will be awarded a special diamond Wally trophy. The opportunity to take home some special hardware is another motivating factor for Allegrucci. He knows there will be nearly 20 other drivers looking to get their hands on the trophy as well.

“We always wanted a big Wally, and we got it last year at this race,” said Allegrucci. “The 75^thanniversary Wally looks awesome. It’d be pretty sweet to get one of those. It will be tough because I think there’s so many good teams out there. It’s anyone’s race any given day. You need to do your job on all ends, as far as the crew, the driver, the car, but you need a little luck to go your way too. Sometimes it’s just luck of the draw, who you’re up against to get through that round. Our KSR team are the best we got going. They work hard and I wouldn’t want to be with anyone else. I’m sure all these other guys would say the same about their teams, because everybody’s working hard but I am super proud of these KSR guys.”

While Allegrucci will be looking for his second win in Charlotte, current points leader and Gatornationals winner Ricky Hord will be chasing his second win of the season. The driver from Orlando, Fla., will be looking to race his COPO Camaro to another winner’s circle and hold off the competition that will be looking to grab the $1,000 Flexjet bounty if they can beat him on race day.

“I feel good. The car ran good at the end of last season, and it ran good in Gainesville,” said Hord. “We just like to take it one run at a time, and do whatever we can. I always liked the four wide. The way it’s laid out is pretty cool and it’s something different for the racers. It really keeps you on your toes. I got my first win at the Las Vegas 4-wide. I think it makes me focus more, because I must pay attention more right before guys stage. There’s always at least one person that’s laying back and trying to figure out what everyone else is doing.”
Ricky Hord raced to victory at the season opening Gatornationals to take the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series points lead, photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary NastaseIn addition to Hord and Allegrucci, two-time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk will be focused on getting some early season momentum with his Empaco Dodge Challenger Drag Pak. There are a pair of father-son tandems also competing this weekend as Ford Cobra Jet drivers Taylor and Jason Dietsch will be joined by Lee and rookie Matt Hartman racing their Dodge Challenger Drag Pak and Chevrolet COPO Camaro, respectively.

“It excites me whenever there’s new people. It’s always good to have new people in the class because it keeps the class alive,” said Hord. “The Gatornationals Wally is at the shop. It’s definitely cool to look at. It’s a heck of a lot flashier than the previous trophies. It’s good to know the NHRA has been around for 75 years and has a good looking future.”

Qualifying will get underway on Friday for the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series at 3 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. On Saturday two more rounds of qualifying will set the all-run field. Four wide elimination rounds will be contested on Saturday evening and throughout the day on Sunday. For information on the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals visit www.nhra.com

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Late Model, NASCAR Worlds Collide at Talladega for Alabama Gang 100

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

EASTABOGA, AL (April 21, 2026) – Whoever says there’s no night racing at Talladega has never been to Talladega Short Track.

As they have annually since 2023, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will be part of the spring NASCAR race weekend across the street at Talladega Superspeedway. The Alabama Gang 100 has quickly risen in prominence to become one of the biggest Late Model races in the region, pitting the top drivers from across the country up against many of the southeast’s best regional competitors.

This season is the first in which the Alabama Gang 100 will feature two full-field, points-paying World of Outlaws races. First up on Friday, April 24, will be a 40-lap, $12,000-to-win, main event to kick off the weekend. Then on Saturday, April 25, approximately 30 minutes after the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes the checkered flag at the big track, the World of Outlaws will take to the dirt for night two, which pays $25,000 to the winner of the 60-lap Feature.

In addition to the World of Outlaws, the itinerary also includes Crate Racin’ USA 602 Late Models and Modifieds on Friday and 604 Late Models and Factory Stocks on Saturday.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

THE BATTLE RAGES ON: The 2026 season is already 16 races old, but the points lead is still changing hands by the night.

Nick Hoffman and Bobby Pierce remain knotted up at the top of the standings, with two points separating them entering Talladega. The duo maintained their position at the top of the class last time out at Farmer City, as Pierce won the Saturday finale while Hoffman remained steady with two more podium finishes.

Strong showings out of both drivers at the Illini 100 were to be expected given their past success on the Illinois bullrings, but history gives the edge to Pierce on the Alabama clay. The “Smooth Operator” won last year’s Alabama Gang 100, was leading the 2023 edition until a broken wheel took him out of contention, and ran fourth in his most recent visit last month with the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series. On the other hand, Hoffman will likely need to improve on his past Talladega results to maintain the points lead, as he finished sixth and eighth in his two prior Alabama Gang 100 starts.

ON THE RISE: Regardless of what part of the country he’s in, Daulton Wilson has continued to impress in recent weeks.

“Big Perm” put the Series on notice at East Alabama Motor Speedway at the end of March, leading most of the race before getting passed by Hoffman in the closing laps. Two weeks later on the vastly different Farmer City surface, the No. 58V was among the best cars on the property, collecting a pair of fourth-place finishes.

Those efforts have Wilson up to fourth in the standings with a shot at getting to third this weekend, as Tim McCreadie sits only 19 points ahead. Talladega could be a wild card for Wilson, as his only previous start in 2022 ended with a crash while running 11th.

HITTING HIS STRIDE: Trailing Wilson in the MD3 Rookie of the Year chase is Trey Mills, who has several reasons of his own to look forward to Talladega.

The 17-year-old Floridian has been right in the thick of the field night in and night out as of late. Following a rocky start during Speedweeks, he’s finished 12th or better in his last seven starts dating back to Smoky Mountain Speedway on March 14, and three of his last five have been top 10s. That has Mills on the cusp of the top 10 in points, with 80 markers separating Dennis Erb Jr. in 10th and Mills in 11th.

The “Hornet’s Nest” is one place Mills has circled on the World of Outlaws schedule as somewhere he expects to be fast. His resume there is commendable, dating back to a fourth-place run with the Iron-Man Series in 2023 in his first Talladega start. Since then, he finished third in a split-field preliminary Feature on Alabama Gang 100 weekend in 2024, earned a top 10 in the main event in 2025 and swept a twin-Feature night with the Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series last summer.

HERE COMES CARSON: There are always plenty of familiar faces from the NASCAR world on the grounds when the World of Outlaws come to Talladega, and this year, one of them will be behind the wheel.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar is set to wheel a Spire Motorsports-fielded Late Model this weekend as he looks to make his first World of Outlaws Feature start. It marks his first appearance with the Series since 2022, when he drove a Niece Motorsports machine at World of Outlaws World Finals.

Hocevar has made other scattered dirt Late Model outings at the Dirt Late Model Dream and the Gateway Dirt Nationals, with his best night to date coming in last year’s trip to “The Dome.” In the Spire dirt Late Model program’s first weekend of operation, Hocevar raced his way through the 123-car field and into the Saturday Feature, ultimately coming home 10th.

Hocevar won’t be the first NASCAR star to cross the street and take a crack at the Alabama Gang 100. Kyle Larson drove the K&L Rumley Enterprises No. 6 to eighth in 2023, and finished sixth in his prelim Feature in 2024 before rain washed out the remainder of the event.

SOUTHERN STALWARTS: The Alabama Gang 100 has had a knack for bringing out the best in the regional racers in attendance.

Two years ago, Lanett, AL’s own Dylan Knowles won his first national-level race in his prelim Feature, while fellow Alabama driver Sam Seawright finished third in the other race that night. Then in last year’s finale, Cory Hedgecock started on the pole and led the first 13 laps before Pierce drove on to win, with Zack Mitchell and Jadon Frame also scoring top fives.

Plenty of them have announced their plans to join the World of Outlaws again this weekend, including Seawright, Luke Morey, Mario Gresham, Dillard Hatchett and more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Nick Hoffman (2198 points)
2. Bobby Pierce (-2)
3. Tim McCreadie (-139)
4. Daulton Wilson (-158)
5. Tyler Erb (-173)
6. Ryan Gustin (-178)
7. Drake Troutman (-192)
8. Ethan Dotson (-206)
9. Dustin Sorensen (-261)
10. Dennis Erb Jr. (-267)

FEATURE WINNERS (7):
Bobby Pierce – 5
Nick Hoffman – 4
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (18):
Nick Hoffman – 14
Bobby Pierce – 11
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Tim McCreadie – 6
Chris Madden – 5
Tyler Erb – 5
Ryan Gustin – 4
Daulton Wilson – 4
Drake Troutman – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 4
Hudson O’Neal – 3
Jonathan Davenport – 3
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dale McDowell – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Mike Marlar – 2
Brandon Overton – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (17):
Nick Hoffman – 157
Bobby Pierce – 95
Brandon Sheppard – 78
Chris Madden – 73
Drake Troutman – 47
Hudson O’Neal – 45
Jonathan Davenport – 45
Mike Marlar – 39
Daulton Wilson – 37
Tim McCreadie – 28
Ryan Gustin – 22
Ashton Winger – 22
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 2

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (11):
Nick Hoffman – 3
Chris Madden – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (11):
Nick Hoffman – 4
Chris Madden – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (28):
Nick Hoffman – 10
Chris Madden – 7
Bobby Pierce – 6
Tyler Erb – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 4
Drake Troutman – 4
Ryan Gustin – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Brandon Overton – 3
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Jonathan Davenport – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Mike Marlar – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Trey Mills – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (23):
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Ethan Dotson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Carson Ferguson – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Luke Morey – 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)
Friday, April 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL
Saturday, April 25 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA
Friday, May 15 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 16 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Friday, June 19 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN
Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY
Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thursday, Aug. 20 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA (Practice)
Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA
Friday, Aug, 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA
Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Friday, Oct. 23 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Late Model, NASCAR Worlds Collide at Talladega for Alabama Gang 100

EASTABOGA, AL (April 21, 2026) – Whoever says there’s no night racing at Talladega has never been to Talladega Short Track.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

THE BATTLE RAGES ON: The 2026 season is already 16 races old, but the points lead is still changing hands by the night.

ON THE RISE: Regardless of what part of the country he’s in, Daulton Wilson has continued to impress in recent weeks.

HITTING HIS STRIDE: Trailing Wilson in the MD3 Rookie of the Year chase is Trey Mills, who has several reasons of his own to look forward to Talladega.

HERE COMES CARSON: There are always plenty of familiar faces from the NASCAR world on the grounds when the World of Outlaws come to Talladega, and this year, one of them will be behind the wheel.

SOUTHERN STALWARTS: The Alabama Gang 100 has had a knack for bringing out the best in the regional racers in attendance.

Plenty of them have announced their plans to join the World of Outlaws again this weekend, including Seawright, Luke Morey, Mario Gresham, Dillard Hatchett and more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL

FEATURE WINNERS (7):
Bobby Pierce – 5
Nick Hoffman – 4
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/top-five-storylines-late-model-nascar-worlds-collide-at-talladega-for-alabama-gang-100/

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Richard Gadson Launches Year Three of Big Brothers Big Sisters Track Program at 4-Wide Nationals

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2026) — Fresh off a historic championship season, reigning NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Champion Richard Gadson is continuing to make an impact far beyond the racetrack. The rider of the RevZilla/Mission/Vance & Hines Suzuki is once again partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), welcoming groups of “Bigs” and “Littles” to six NHRA national events throughout the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

This marks the third consecutive year of Gadson’s initiative, which provides BBBS participants with behind-the-scenes access to professional drag racing while reinforcing the power of mentorship and perseverance.
In 2025 Richard Gadson hosted six different groups from Big Brothers and Big Sisters at NHRA national events,
photo credit AJ Bohlander PhotographyThe six races included in this year’s program are:NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Charlotte, NC, April 25Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, Chicago, IL, May 16Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Indianapolis, IN, September 5NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, St. Louis, MO, October 3Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, Dallas, TX, October 17NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, Las Vegas, NV, October 31
Gadson’s connection to BBBS is deeply personal. As a former “Little,” he credits the organization with helping to shape his path. He first launched this trackside initiative at his home race, the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, Pennsylvania, the closest event to the BBBS Independence chapter that supported him growing up.
Richard Gadson spent time with six different groups of Big Brothers and Big Sisters at the track in 2025 and will kick off 2026 season hosting new groups in Charlotte, photo credit AJ Bohlander Photography
In 2025, that same chapter honored Gadson with its prestigious Little Achievement Award, recognizing a former Little who has gone on to accomplish extraordinary success while continuing to give back. Just days later, Gadson etched his name in history by winning his first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, becoming the first Black rider to do so.

This weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte will mark Gadson’s first in-person interaction with a BBBS group since securing that milestone title.

“Having Big Brothers Big Sisters back at the track means everything to me,” said Gadson. “This program isn’t just something I do, it’s part of who I am. I was in their shoes once, so being able to share this experience with them now, especially as a world champion, is really special.”

Gadson noted that his message to the group has evolved alongside his career.

“Before, I was talking to them about chasing their dreams and what could be possible,” said Gadson. “Now I get to show them what that looks like in real life. It’s gone from aspirational to inspirational, and that’s a responsibility I take seriously.”

The Charlotte event also brings a bit of added excitement. With his victory at the season-opening AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida, Gadson has qualified for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, set for Saturday, April 25, when the BBBS group will be in attendance.

“They’ve definitely been a good luck charm for me,” said Gadson. “Every time they’re at the track, something good seems to happen, especially in the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. So I’m really looking forward to having them there on Saturday. Hopefully we can keep that streak alive.”

One element of the program that is becoming more formalized this year is other drivers stepping up to participate. Funny Car driver Daniel Wilkerson, Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas and fellow Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Jianna Evaristo have also volunteered to talk to the BBBS guests and give them a peek inside of their pits.

“I’m thankful to Daniel, Jasmine and Jianna for wanting to get involved,” said Gadson. “The more we can show these kids, the better. Daniel came to me about halfway through last season wanting to get involved, and I jumped at the chance to let the groups see a Funny Car team up close. Over the off-season, Jasmine and Jianna also reached out. It’s been great to see this grow in a really organic way.”

As Gadson continues to defend his championship title in 2026, his commitment to mentorship and community remains just as strong as his drive to win, proving that his legacy is being built both on and off the track.

For additional information on Richard Gadson follow him on Instagram (@rg5racing) and Facebook (Richard Gadson) and for more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters click here.

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Mid-Atlantic Tripleheader Next for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Mid-Atlantic Tripleheader Next for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

BATAVIA, Ohio (April 20, 2026) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are set to tackle a demanding Mid-Atlantic tripleheader with stops at Georgetown Speedway (DE), BAPS Motor Speedway (PA), and Hagerstown Speedway (MD). With three races in as many nights, spanning from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, teams will be tested on versatility, endurance, and speed across three distinctly different dirt tracks. Each night will include a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective A-Main. The weekend opens at Georgetown Speedway on Friday night for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, which will include a complete program for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, culminating in a 49-lap, $21,049 main event. For the April 24 Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, pit gates open at 3:00 PM, grandstand gates unlock at 4:00 PM, and Hot Laps are set for 6:30 PM. Georgetown Speedway is a half-mile clay oval that produces high speeds and thrilling racing action. The facility has spacious grandstands, ample parking, a large, flat pit area, room for overnight camping, and more. Georgetown Speedway is located at the intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, De. – a 40-minute drive from Ocean City, Md. To learn more, visit TheGeorgetownSpeedway.com. BAPS Motor Speedway is where the action will take place on Saturday night. For the first time in Series history, the nation’s top dirt late model drivers will tackle the unique bullring during the Superior Homes Late Model York County Nationals Presented by Pancho’s Racing Products, in pursuit of the $25,000 top prize. BAPS has developed a reputation for intense, elbows-up racing, making it a critical stop for contenders looking to gain ground in the championship standings. BAPS Motor Speedway is a 4/10-mile, semi-banked oval track located in York, Pa., known for competitive weekly dirt racing, including 410 sprint cars, Super Sportsman, and more. Formerly known as Susquehanna Speedway, it was rebranded in 2018 following a naming rights deal with BAPS Auto Paints. The facility is noted for recent improvements, a family-friendly atmosphere, and competitive racing. The pits will open at 3:00 PM. General admission opens at 4:00 PM with Hot Laps slated for 6:00 PM. To learn more, visit BAPSMotorSpeedway.com. The historic Hagerstown Speedway will conclude the Mid-Atlantic swing on Sunday. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will join a strong contingent of regional standouts to tackle the half-mile oval for the annual Conococheague 40 in pursuit of the $10,000 top prize. Hagerstown Speedway is located six miles west of Hagerstown, Md. On U.S. Route 40 (Old National Pike). The pit gate will open at 3:00 PM with the general admission gate opening at 4:00 PM. Hot laps will begin at 6:00 PM to kick off the on-track action. For other information, visit HagerstownSpeedway.com. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Georgetown Speedway: 1. $21,049, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $69,449 BAPS Motor Speedway: 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 Hagerstown Speedway: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 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

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Mees Promotions Teams Up with Cory Texter Promotions for Lima Half-Mile Amateur Event

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Ryder Bitz-Hay leads the AFT ProSport 450 field at the Atlanta Short Track in 2026. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]

Mees Promotions Teams Up with Cory Texter Promotions for Lima Half-Mile Amateur Event

Ryder Bitz-Hay leads the AFT ProSport 450 field at the Atlanta Short Track in 2026. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]

Posted on Behalf of Mees Promotions: Lima, Ohio (April 20, 2026) – Mees Promotions has partnered with Cory Texter Promotions to bring an exciting amateur showcase to the Lima Half-Mile on Thursday, June 25, kicking off one of the most historic weekends in American Flat Track racing. Held the day before the legendary Lima Half-Mile Grand National event, this amateur program will give riders a premier opportunity to compete on one of the sport’s most iconic cushion half-mile tracks. The event will also feature a “Road to AFT” class, where competitors will battle for a coveted top-12 transfer position into Friday’s Grand National Triple event, adding even more intensity and opportunity for rising talent. This race marks the final Road to AFT event of the 2026 season, making Lima the ultimate proving ground for the next generation of professional riders. Mees Promotions shared, “We’re excited to keep the amateur event going at Lima and can’t wait to see the pros of the future take on the half-mile.” Riders can pre-enter now by visiting corytexterpromotions.com. Fans and competitors alike are encouraged to be part of the action as the road to the pros runs through Lima. We look forward to seeing everyone on June 25 at Allen County Fairgrounds. Special thanks to: Drag Specialties, Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas; Flat Work Concrete; Memphis Shades; EBC Brakes; Dunlop; Service Pro; Fairview Ford and Chevy; Motion Pro; LS2 Helmets

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SUNSHINE’S SUNDAY: Courtney Tops Tri-State Barnburner After Intense Battle with Kofoid

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Late contact between the two sends Kofoid around and Courtney to Victory Lane in his home state

SUNSHINE’S SUNDAY: Courtney Tops Tri-State Barnburner After Intense Battle with Kofoid

Late contact between the two sends Kofoid around and Courtney to Victory Lane in his home state

HAUBSTADT, IN (April 19, 2026) – Another bullring, another banger for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

This time around the scene was Haubstadt, IN’s Tri-State Speedway. Weather pushed the Southern Indiana Showdown to Sunday, April 19, and Mother Nature delivered a prime evening for one of the wildest races of the season.

Indianapolis, IN’s Tyler Courtney wasted no time powering from fourth to the lead, snatching the top spot from Sheldon Haudenschild on an early restart. Then “Sunshine” ripped away and looked as if he may be cruising the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC to a victory in his home state. But then the hottest driver on the World of Outlaws tour came alive.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, in search of his fourth consecutive win, slipped as far back as 10th in the first half of the 40-lapper. Then the Roth Motorsports No. 83 found another gear and began ripping toward the front. By the 14th circuit, Kofoid had climbed to third. Five laps later, he was second. The Penngrove, CA native reeled in Courtney, and the two began an absolute brawl for the top spot. Kofoid muscled ahead. Courtney took it back. The two continued to trade the lead while combatting traffic. Courtney led as the white flag flew, and Kofoid drag raced him down the back straightaway and made contact, sending Kofoid around and ending his night.

The job wasn’t done as Courtney had to hold off fellow “Hoosier” Emerson Axsom on a green-white-checkered, but he powered ahead and took the checkered flag to seal a dramatic trip to Victory Lane.

“I was just trying to get back to the bottom there,” Courtney said of the contact. “I mean, we made contact, but I think he’s going to be doing the same thing coming off the top like that. You’re going for the win. They already threw the white. Whoever gets to the next corner first is going to win the race. That was an awesome battle. I don’t think I’ve been a part of one that good since my Non-wing days.”

Courtney is up to six career checkered flags with The Greatest Show on Dirt. It’s his second overall score at Tri-State to go along with an Interstate Racing Association (IRA) one two years ago in the NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC.

The late crash left Kofoid with a 19th-place finish. He remained third in points, but the gap between himself and leader David Gravel ballooned to 80 markers.

“That wasn’t the first close call there,” Kofoid said. “There was two or three other times I feel like I got across him clean, and then I look to my left and see a hard right all the way to the fence before I’m even cleared. That wasn’t the first time he tried to chop me 50-feet before the corner. I don’t even know what to say. I feel like I ran him really clean and hard.”

Courtney led a one-two finish for Indiana natives as Franklin, IN’s Emerson Axsom brought the Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 home second for his first podium of the year.

Sheldon Haudenschild rounded out the podium in the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18 for his third top three of 2026.

Brady Bacon and Garet Williamson completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Tyler Courtney clocked the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

Buddy Kofoid earned Simpson Quick Time honors.

Heat Races belonged to Buddy Kofoid (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Emerson Axsom (TheGreatestStoreonDirt.com Heat Two), and Tyler Courtney (WIX Filters Heat Three).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Cole Macedo.

Macedo also topped the Toyota Dash.

Bryce Norris won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Carson Short was the Tub ‘O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Brady Bacon took the TKH Motorsports No. 21H from 20th to fourth to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Axsom’s runner-up gave him the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Buddy Kofoid laid down the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Kofoid as well.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Iowa’s historic Knoxville Raceway for the first leg of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash on April 24-25. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

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

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 2. 27-Emerson Axsom[5]; 3. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 4. 21H-Brady Bacon[20]; 5. 23-Garet Williamson[6]; 6. 2C-Cole Macedo[1]; 7. 17B-Carson Short[16]; 8. 71-Parker Price Miller[7]; 9. 2-David Gravel[15]; 10. 6-Kasey Jedrzejek[13]; 11. 41-Carson Macedo[11]; 12. 7S-Chris Windom[8]; 13. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]; 14. 17-Spencer Bayston[22]; 15. 15-Donny Schatz[21]; 16. 3P-Kyle Cummins[18]; 17. 1A-Ashton Torgerson[14]; 18. 16C-Scotty Thiel[24]; 19. 83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 20. 19-Joel Myers Jr[17]; 21. 7A-Will Armitage[23]; 22. 51B-Joe B Miller[10]; 23. 37-Bryce Norris[19]; 24. 51-Scott Bogucki[12]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

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wood Brothers Racing–KANSAS Post Race

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

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Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Grand Prix of Long Beach

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES Grand Prix Of Long Beach1.968-mile, 11 turn, Long Beach street circuitLong Beach CaliforniaSunday Race ReportApril 19, 2026
Long Beach, California (April 19, 2026) – Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet was the best of the Chevrolet-powered drivers, finishing in fifth place on the Streets of Long Beach. O’Ward was joined in the top ten by sixth-place Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 AAA Travel Team Penske Chevrolet, seventh-place David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet and ninth-place Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 ECR Liquid Science Orange Chevrolet.
The fifth-place finish was the fourth of the season for O’Ward and 52nd (all of them with Team Chevy) in his career, which moves the 26-year-old into a tie for 33rd all-time with Alexander Rossi and Tony Bettenhausen.Nolan Siegel, the driver of the No. 6 SmartStop Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, was the biggest mover of the race, finishing 12th after starting 25th. Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 ECR Liquid Science Orange Chevrolet was also a significant mover, finishing 9th after starting 18th. Josef Newgarden, who was one of a half-dozen drivers to utilize a three-stop strategy in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet, set the quickest lap of the race, with a 68.8328-second lap of the 1.968-mile, 11-turn Long Beach street circuit. Chevrolet-powered Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Chevrolet, Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet and David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet had the second through fourth fastest laps. Newgarden also made the most on-track passes, getting by 11 drivers.Chevrolet-powered drivers David Malukas, Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard, Josef Newgarden and McLaughlin are third through seventh in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship standings.

Grand Prix Of Long Beach Race Results

Up NextThe NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads home to the Circle City of Indianapolis, Indiana, to spend the “Month of May” at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Action at ‘The Brickyard’ begins with a series open test at the historic 2.5-mile oval on Tuesday and Wednesday April 28th and 29th. The action then moves to the 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on Saturday, May 9th, before returning to the oval and the “Greatest Spectacle In Racing”, the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 24th. The open test will be available to stream on the series’ YouTube channel, with both races airing on FOX.

What they’re saying – Grand Prix Of Long Beach

Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet finished 5th:“We don’t have enough right now to take it to the guys that are charging forward in the championship. It was just another weekend to close out a top five, but we need to start fighting for podiums and wins. Thankfully, our favorite is coming up, which is the Indy 500, right after the Indy Road Course. That’s really our main focal point, and I’m going to really try to maximize that. Right now, we just need to keep working and try to make it better to minimize damage in the first part of the season to see if we can recover toward the end to find something – because we’re missing it.”
Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 AAA Travel Team Penske Chevrolet finished 6th:“We just needed a solid finish today. With everything we have dealt with over the last three weeks, a top five finish was the goal. To finish just outside of that gives us some momentum heading into the month of May, for sure. The AAA Travel Chevy was very fast today, but we stuck to our two-stop strategy and were in fuel save for a while. “I’m so appreciative of the guys on this team. They have my back when I put them in tough situations and all I want to do is give my all for them.”
David Malukas, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet finished 7th:“That was going to be a fantastic day. We had a fantastic Verizon Chevy. Really good fuel saving. We were destroying these Hondas. We were going to jump Kyle (Kirkwood) on this last pit stop and be on for a podium finish. It was going to be a great day, unfortunately on the last pit stop, we had a slight issue with the pit stop. We had a little mistake with the airjack. These things happen and we go forward. This team is incredible. Everybody here is working their butt offs and giving 110%. We’re working and trying to find something new every day and it’s showing. We’re having great momentum. P3 in the championship even with this mistake and P7 in the race. It’s only up from here.”
Alexander Rossi, No. 20 ECR Liquid Science Orange Chevrolet finished 9th:“We had a pretty good recovery today from very disappointing qualifying. It’s been a strange weekend. Through all phases of the weekend, the car balance has been really good. Why, we miss performance in qualifying is still a mystery, but we knew that the car would be good in the race, and it was. The ECR Liquid Science team did a great job in pit lane and we were able to get a Top 10 out of it.”
Nolan Siegel, No. 6 SmartStop Arrow McLaren Chevrolet finished 12th:“It was finally a day that went our way with the No. 6 SmartStop Arrow McLaren Chevrolet crew. It was what we needed, and I’m very proud of the group. It’s been a tough weekend up until now to be honest. That says a lot about the whole group and our performance today with what happened yesterday. I’m excited about what this means for the rest of the year. There were plenty of days where I’ve felt that we were strong but just hadn’t maximized what we had, and this feels good. On weekends as a whole where we qualify well and have a good Sunday, we’ll be back racing up front.”Rinus VeeKay, No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Chevrolet finished 13th:
“Finally, a better starting spot for the race here. Bit of a tough race. We chose to go for the three-stop. I think we nailed that pretty well, until really at the worst time, the yellow came out, which at that time, it was in the window for everybody to, to stop, so we had to go as well. Lost all our track position that that we built up through the yellow. Dropped back to, I think, 20th. Really good pit stop by the guys and, kind of damage control there in the end. So finished thirteenth, started twelfth. Still trying to find lady luck, but I think we are moving forward as a team. We are progressing, and, I think, coming to the month of May, we are in a good position to score some great points.”
Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet finished 14th:“Just tough day. It was going really well. Going really well. We were going to try and make a three-stop work when pretty much the whole field wasn’t. And, basically, first stint was incredible. The No. 2 Astemo Chevy was on rails, but made a mistake, on the second stint – technically, our third stint when passing Armstrong in turn one lit up the inside of the left front. So, I tried but had a massive vibration. I thought the tire was going to blow up. I can’t believe it held. Then we were just trying to nurse the thing to the next pit stop. Got lucky with the yellow and was able to pit but had a bad plug. Not a big deal. Kaiden (Bradley) is so fast.
I mean, he is like rock star on the fueling. So, I’d already kind of ruined our day and then lost a little couple spots there. And we went back to 21st and then clawed our way back to fourteenth. So started fourteenth, finished fourteenth. And I think the good news is that the car was stupid quick. Like, stupid quick. So really encouraged by that.”
Christian Rasmussen, No. 21 ECR Liquid Science Arctic Freeze Chevrolet finished 15th:
Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet finished 18th:“Just overall, a rough weekend. But the car’s in one piece and we’re gonna roll it back up on the trailer. It was just really tough to drive, hard to find a balance. Moving on to Indy GP and the month of May.”
Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet finished 20th:“Not the weekend we wanted in Long Beach. It was a long day, plagued by some tire pressure issues and a puncture midway through the race. We will regroup ahead of the Indy GP and strategize how we maximize a full weekend. We have yet to do that, but it’s close.”
Caio Collet, No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet finished 22nd:“I think we are on for our top 12 there if it wasn’t for the penalty in the pit. So I have to look again and see what exactly happened if it was my mistake, or I just pushed too hard on the pit in. I don’t know. We’ll see what happened exactly on data, why we had a penalty, but I think regardless, we were looking quite good for a top 12, maybe top 10 there. It’s really frustrating, but we’ll move on.”
Regarding the A.J. Foyt Racing crewman: outside rear tire changer Ryan Marzec has been treated and released – nothing broken he was back at the truck and will head back to Indy on the charter. They only put an ace bandage on both feet to keep swelling down.
Sting Ray Robb, No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet finished 23rd:“That was going to be a fantastic day. We had a fantastic Verizon Chevy. Really good fuel saving. We were destroying these Hondas. We were going to jump Kyle (Kirkwood) on this last pit stop and be on for a podium finish. It was going to be a great day, unfortunately on the last pit stop, we had a slight issue with the pit stop. We had a little mistake with the airjack. These things happen and we go forward. This team is incredible. Everybody here is working their butt offs and giving 110%. We’re working and trying to find something new every day and it’s showing. We’re having great momentum. P3 in the championship even with this mistake and P7 in the race. It’s only up from here.”

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIESGrand Prix Of Long Beach1.968-mile, 11 turn, Long Beach street circuitLong Beach CaliforniaSunday Race ReportApril 19, 2026
Long Beach, California (April 19, 2026) – Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet was the best of the Chevrolet-powered drivers, finishing in fifth place on the Streets of Long Beach. O’Ward was joined in the top ten by sixth-place Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 AAA Travel Team Penske Chevrolet, seventh-place David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet and ninth-place Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 ECR Liquid Science Orange Chevrolet.
The fifth-place finish was the fourth of the season for O’Ward and 52nd (all of them with Team Chevy) in his career, which moves the 26-year-old into a tie for 33rd all-time with Alexander Rossi and Tony Bettenhausen.Nolan Siegel, the driver of the No. 6 SmartStop Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, was the biggest mover of the race, finishing 12th after starting 25th. Alexander Rossi in the No. 20 ECR Liquid Science Orange Chevrolet was also a significant mover, finishing 9th after starting 18th. Josef Newgarden, who was one of a half-dozen drivers to utilize a three-stop strategy in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet, set the quickest lap of the race, with a 68.8328-second lap of the 1.968-mile, 11-turn Long Beach street circuit. Chevrolet-powered Rinus VeeKay in the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Chevrolet, Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet and David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet had the second through fourth fastest laps. Newgarden also made the most on-track passes, getting by 11 drivers.Chevrolet-powered drivers David Malukas, Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard, Josef Newgarden and McLaughlin are third through seventh in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship standings.

Grand Prix Of Long Beach Race Results

Mario Andretti in the Chevrolet-powered Newman Haas Racing Lola on the way to win at Long Beach in 1987 (Photo from Penske Entertainment)
Chevrolet History on the Streets of Long Beach
Wins – 12
2022 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Mike Conway – ECR2012 – Will Power – Team Penske1993 – Paul Tracy – Team Penske1992 – Danny Sullivan – Galles Racing1991 – Al Unser Jr.. – Galles Racing1990 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1989 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1988 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing
Poles – 10
2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2017 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2016 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2015 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2012 – Ryan Briscoe – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1989 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing

Chevrolet Podiums: 32
Driver Podiums: Josef Newgarden (4), Al Unser Jr. (4), Emerson Fittipaldi (3), Will Power (3), Bob Rahal (3), Helio Castroneves (2), Scott Dixon (2), Danny Sullivan (2), Mario Andretti (1), Michael Andretti (1), Eddie Cheever (1), Mike Conway (1), James Hinchcliffe (1), Christian Lundgaard (1), Juan Montoya (1), Simon Pagenaud (1), Paul Tracy (1)
Team Podiums: Team Penske (15), Galles Racing (6), Chip Ganassi Racing (3), Newman Haas Racing (2), Rahal Hogan Racing (2), Andretti Global (1), Arrow McLaren (1), ECR (1), Patrick Racing (1)
Chevrolet Laps Led: 996
Driver Laps Led: Al Unser Jr. (395), Mario Andretti (108), Josef Newgarden (106), Paul Tracy (81), Helio Castroneves (78), Scott Dixon (68), Will Power (42), Simon Pagenaud (28), Christian Lundgaard (26), Danny Sullivan (24), Sting Ray Robb (12), Michael Andretti (5), Ryan Briscoe (5), Ryan Hunter-Reay (5), Augustin Canapino (3), Mike Conway (3), Charlie Kimball (3), Sebastian Saavedra (3), Sebastien Bourdais (1),
Team Laps Led: Galles Racing (402), Team Penske (357), Newman Haas Racing (113), Chip Ganassi Racing (71), Arrow McLaren (26), Juncos Hollinger Racing (15), Andretti Global (5), KV Racing Technology (4), ECR (3)
Manufacturer History on the Streets Of Long Beach
Wins (with competition)
16 – Honda (2026, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996)12 – Chevrolet (2022, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)3 – Cosworth (1986, 1985, 1984)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Mercedes (1995)
Poles (with competition)
14- Honda (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2013, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996)10 – Chevrolet (2021, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)5 – Ford (2002, 1998, 1995, 1993, 1992)3 – Cosworth (1986, 1985, 1984)1 – Ilmor (1994)

Historical Chevrolet in the INDYCAR SERIES information• INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturer Championships (since 1979)• Chevrolet-Powered Wins in the Twin-Turbo 2.2L V6 Era (2012-present)• Chevrolet-Powered Wins – All-Time

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NASCAR Cup Series Kansas Speedway AdventHealth 400 Team Chevy Post-Race Report April 19, 2026

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Larson Drives to Season-Best Runner-Up Finish at Kansas Speedway

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Kyle Larson heads home from the Heartland with his second consecutive podium appearance of the season, with the reigning champion driving to a second-place result in the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. Larson continued to build upon his impressive resume at the 1.5-mile oval, bringing his top-five tally to 10 in his 23 career NASCAR Cup Series starts at the track. Collecting points in each stage, including the Stage Two win, Larson closed out the ninth race of the season by bringing his stage points total to 91 – making yet another gain in the points standings to lead Team Chevy in fifth.

RACE RECAP:
Stage One: Three-time Kansas Speedway winner, Kyle Larson, led Team Chevy in Saturday’s qualifying session – driving his No. 5 Chevrolet to a fourth-place starting position for the AdventHealth 400. Taking the green flag for the opening 80-lap stage, it was Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar that quickly picked up a pair of positions to make his first appearance in the top-five with just four laps in the books. With a green flag run to start the race, Larson found his way back up to the third position as the first pit cycle loomed. Larson’s first report to the team was that his Chevrolet was tight to fire off, but that he was overall happy with the handling during the green flag run. The Lap 37 marker saw Crew Chief Cliff Daniels call his driver to pit road for their first stop of the day, with the team ultimately earning one position in the running order once the cycle was deemed complete. Larson and his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, William Byron and Chase Elliott, were among the handful of drivers to make a gain in track position during the green flag pit cycle – both making their way into the top-10 for the second-half of the stage. Continuing caution-free, the trio went on to lead the manufacturer to the first green-white checkered flag. Larson maintained a two-second margin to then race leader, Denny Hamlin, to collect runner-up stage points to open the race.

Stage Two: Maintaining position in the race off pit road, Larson inherited a front-row starting position to take the green flag for Stage Two. A clutch restart by the reigning champion saw the No. 5 make the pass on Hamlin during the opening lap of the next 85-lap run to lead his first laps of the race. Capitalizing on clean air, Larson carried an average one-second lead throughout the first-half of the stage. Happy with the overall balance of his Chevrolet, Larson surrendered the lead with 42 laps to go in the stage to make his second routine green flag pit stop of the race. An 8.9-second stop by the No. 5 pit crew put their driver back in the lead with a nearly five-second cushion at the completion of the pit cycle. With a call by Crew Chief Alan Gustafson to pit three laps earlier than the leaders, Elliott ultimately cycled into his race-high running position of second to begin the final run to the stage end. Coming to the end of yet another long green flag run, Larson navigated through lap traffic and still managed to keep a 2.5-second lead en route to the stage win.

Final Stage: Larson led the Bowtie brigade during the stage break pit cycle in third, going on to line up on the outside lane of the second row to take the green flag for the final stage. Firing off tight to begin the final run, Larson still managed to maintain a top-five running position during the beginning laps of the stage. Through another green flag pit cycle and what looked to be another caution-free stage, Larson was settled in the third position when the caution flew as the leaders were just short of taking the white flag. With the lead pack opting to hit pit road for a two-tire stop, Larson sat in the inside lane of the second row for the overtime attempt. Taking the green flag, Larson powered his Chevrolet below the leaders to make it three-wide – going on to take the checkered flag with a runner-up result.

Team Chevy Unofficial Top-10 ResultsPos. Driver

2nd – Kyle Larson7th – William Byron8th – Chase Elliott

Chevrolet’s season statistics with nine NASCAR Cup Series races complete:
Wins: 1Poles: 1Top-Fives: 15Top 10s: 28Stage Wins: 6

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues at Talladega Superspeedway with the Jack Link’s 500 on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. ET. Live coverage can be found on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Post-Race Driver Quotes: Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletFinished: 16th “Solid top-20 day for our Toys For Tots team. Our Chevrolet fired off a little tight, but fought a few different things once we got in clean air. We were too tight for the first half of the race, and then it flipped and we were too loose. It took 10 or 12 laps for our car to come in and then we were on pace with the field. By the end of a run, we were probably a little better than others. Richard Boswell and the No. 3 guys kept adjusting on the balance and made the right calls to not lose track position throughout the race. Proud of the effort from everyone today. We will keep battling.” Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletFinished: 2nd“It was a good execution on the restart there at the end. I got to the lead and I thought I could cruise right there to the checkered flag, but my balance on two tires was just super, super tight. I didn’t get through (turns) three and four fast enough, and then the No. 45 (Tyler Reddick, race winner) had such a big run on me from behind. I thought I could go to the top to get some load into my front tires, but it still didn’t turn there. That was a bummer, but just overall happy with the day we had.” Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletFinished: 35th“This afternoon was a fight from start to finish for the entire No. 8 Nicokick x zone Cranberry Chevrolet team. We fired off tight, lacked turn, and battled right side tire wear early on. While we ended up going a lap down as the race progressed, we were adjusting the car in the right direction and fighting for the Lucky Dog. As we neared the end of Stage 2, we were back in the pits for an unscheduled tire stop, and then lost more track position as we looked into a potential brake issue. All we can do now is make notes, refocus and look to next weekend in Talladega as we try to chase a better finish I know everyone is after.” AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing ChevroletFinished: 31st“It was just disappointing. It was one of those things where we pitted, the No. 12 (Ryan Blaney) was I think three or four boxes behind us. I was watching him the whole time and I was going to check up if he ever dropped the jack before I got to his box. But I passed his box maybe just right as they dropped the jack, and as I turned in, he turned out. I was hoping he’d checkup because I was already committed, but he didn’t and spun us out. I should have just spun the car back around and got back in the box to save us a lot of time. It just really messed us up after that to get back in the box and get tires on the car. I need to be better about being quicker of just what to do there. It’s just disappointing because, honestly, I think we had a really competitive car. It’s hard because you’re on better tires, and then you’re on worse tires, so you’re never really on the same tires as everybody else.” William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletFinished: 7th“Today was a struggle honestly. We made some major changes part way through the race and that helped set us up for that last restart. I just appreciate my guys when they keep digging no matter the situation.”

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Team Chevy Unofficial Top-10 ResultsPos. Driver

2nd – Kyle Larson7th – William Byron8th – Chase Elliott

Chevrolet’s season statistics with nine NASCAR Cup Series races complete:
Wins: 1Poles: 1Top-Fives: 15Top 10s: 28Stage Wins: 6

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CORVETTE RACING AT IMOLA: Runner-Up for TF Sport Corvette

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Catsburg, Edgar, McDonald come from deep in LMGT3 field in strong start to season IMOLA, Italy (April 19, 2026) – TF Sport’s No. 33 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R earned a runner-up spot in LMGT3 Sunday at the end of the Six Hours of Imola to start the FIA World Endurance Championship season. It was the second straight season-opening podium for the team and the Corvette GT3 in the series.

Nicky Catsburg, Jonny Edgar and series rookie Blake McDonald had a nearly flawless race in a new-look lineup for the team. The No. 33 Corvette came from deep in the field and gained 12 spots from start to finish and was just 0.265 seconds from the race win with Catsburg chasing down the class-winning BMW on the last lap. McDonald started 14th in class for his first race in the FIA WEC and first dealing with Hypercar traffic. By the time he exited the No. 33 and handed over to Edgar, the Corvette was firmly inside the top-five. It led for the first time just shy of the halfway point, not long after Edgar set the fastest lap of the race in his opening stint.
He swapped to Catsburg for the final one hour, 40 minutes of the race with the Corvette in third. Despite a slightly long final pit stop, Catsburg moved into second inside the final 35 minutes and clawed away at what was a three-second deficit down to two-tenths at the end.

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The No. 34 Racing Team Turkey TF Corvette finished 16th after a late-race technical issue that forced the car into the garage near the five-hour mark. It was a contender also after an early charge through the pack with Salih Yoluc moving from 10th to fourth after his opening stints, and Peter Dempsey kept the Corvette in podium position until his stop to hand over to Charlie Eastwood just inside the fourth hour when the electrical issue arose.
“The Corvettes all weekend had good pace,” said Eric Warren, GM Vice President, Global Motorsports Competition. “We had a few issues to work out. There were a few issues with a mirror that we had to work on and some electrical issues that we tried to work out. But both cars had speed. The No. 33 had a great chance for the victory and it came down to the very last lap. But a great performance by both the 33 and 34. TF Sport and Corvette Racing should be happy with this start to the season, and we’re looking forward to more this year.”
The next round of the FIA World Endurance Championship is the Six Hours of Spa on May 7-9.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “First off all, it’s great to be back in WEC and to come back with a podium is obviously really nice. That’s definitely thanks to my teammates who did an impeccable job today. No mistakes and that’s what you need to be on the podium here. I feel like we got unlucky in the pitlane a couple of times, otherwise I think we could have won. I tried really hard with the BMW at the end but I know Dan Harper really well. He used to be a teammate; I was not expecting to make a mistake, and he didn’t. Unfortunately I couldn’t pass him. In the first stint I struggled behind him quite a lot and destroyed my tires a bit. Overall I think we can be happy with the result and we can look forward to a good season.”

JONNY EDGAR, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was a good first race, and I enjoyed my stint a lot. We were on a different tire strategy than other cars around, so we managed to jump to the lead but had a little worse tires for the next stint. I was defending a lot from the McLaren and managed to hold him off most of the stint. We also had an energy advantage on all the cars we were racing and were in a good position. It was really unlucky on Nicky’s last pit stop. We had a wheel gun failure and lost quite a few seconds. Without that, I think we had a good chance of coming out in the lead. It’s a shame to have that happen at an unlucky time. But Blake and Nicky did an outstanding job. Coming from 14th to second is a great start to the season. I’m really happy with this and really enjoyed the car. It was great all week.”

BLAKE McDONALD, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “First WEC race and first WEC podium. I think we had the victory and the car to win and we had the pace as well. A couple of little mishaps put us in P2 but I can’t complain too much about that. Starting from P14 and getting up to P2, leading the race for a portion… Jonny did such a good job and Nicky did such a good job. I couldn’t be more proud. I’ve done a lot of work with TF Sport in Asia and now in the ELMS. To get a podium with them and a trophy with them means everything to me. I get to go into my week-long break before Paul Ricard in ELMS with a lot of momentum. This high will probably take a little while to come down from.”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 34 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Unfortunately it wasn’t the result we wanted. There were a lot of positives throughout the week, we were really quick from FP1. Peter was the fastest driver in Q1. The Corvette had unbelievable pace. It was looking good until it wasn’t. A small electrical issue maybe cost us the race or at least a podium. Not long before Spa to bounce back so we need to get some points on the board there before Le Mans.”

SALIH YOLUC, NO. 34 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was pretty eventful but I didn’t make it easy on myself starting farther back than I would have liked. But all in all, it was good for a place like this that is difficult to overtake. Going from 10th to fourth is quite OK.”

PETER DEMPSEY, NO. 34 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It started off well for us. Salih had good pace at the start. My first stint, we boxed early for a refill and probably burned the rears off a bit too much. I was able to control it better for the second stint. Unfortunately we ran into a technical issue with the car. We lost some time in the cockpit trying to solve the issue and the loss of power. It’s a huge learning experience for me. I know I have areas where I can improve but I think I did a solid job. I’ve got work to do for the next one but I’m happy enough overall.”

CORVETTE RACING AT IMOLA: Runner-Up for TF Sport CorvetteCatsburg, Edgar, McDonald come from deep in LMGT3 field in strong start to season IMOLA, Italy (April 19, 2026) – TF Sport’s No. 33 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R earned a runner-up spot in LMGT3 Sunday at the end of the Six Hours of Imola to start the FIA World Endurance Championship season. It was the second straight season-opening podium for the team and the Corvette GT3 in the series.

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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA secure points finish in the 6 Hours of Imola

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA secure points finish in the 6 Hours of Imola

April 19th, 2026 – Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA recorded an eighth place finish in the No.38 car, at the opening round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship in Imola, picking up four Championship points. The No.12 car finished just outside the points in P13. The No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R, lined up on the grid for the six hour race in P5, with Will Stevens in the car for the first stint. The No.38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R, started in 13th position with Earl Bamber in the driving seat. Both cars made a clean start. Will had a solid first stint, with strong and consistent pace, and by the two hour mark had advanced to P3. Despite also showing encouraging pace, Earl suffered with the traffic, and with overtaking tricky due to the track’s tight and twisty nature, remained in P13.  The team was able to maximise the strategy during the VSC and Safety Car period and execute a number of overtakes. By lap 72, the No.12 car was leading the race. Will however dropped down the pack to P14 after serving a drive through penalty for a technical infringement under yellow flag conditions. With 90 minutes to go, the rain began to fall, but it wasn’t to last long enough to make a real impact for either car. Both cars continued to chip away at the pack and when the checkerd flag fell, the No.38 car crossed the finish line in P8, with the No.12 taking P13. Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA heads to Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium for the next round of the WEC on May 9th.  What they’re saying No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R
Sebastien Bourdais: “We knew coming into this race it wasn’t going to be easy, especially starting from the back. The field is so competitive, passing here is extremely difficult, and we saw that throughout the race. Even Earl, who is usually very strong in traffic, was getting trapped behind cars and not able to make much headway.
So for us, the focus was simply on keeping going, executing cleanly and making sure we didn’t make mistakes.  In a fairly straightforward race where nobody really drops off or retires, it’s hard to expect much more than P8 today. The field is so tight, everybody seems to have very similar pace and tyre degradation, so opportunities are limited. That’s why it’s also a huge shame for the sister car, because they looked very strong and were in real contention for a fantastic podium result.
For us, the important thing is that we keep learning with the new aero kit, keep understanding these new tyres, and continue dialling ourselves in. If we can start further up the grid, it looks like we may be able to hold our own and fight for podiums.” No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R Will Stevens: “Obviously I’m frustrated with the penalty, because up to that point it had been a very positive race from our side. I felt like we put together three really strong stints, made good decisions throughout, executed some important overtakes, and worked our way to the front of the race.
That’s what makes it frustrating, but at the same time it gives us a lot of confidence. We’ve learned a huge amount this week, and to be competitive at a track like Imola, which we knew historically has been one of our weaker circuits, is a very positive sign for the rest of the year.” Jeromy Moore, Chief Engineer Cadillac Racing: “We started the race strongly. The No.12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R climbed through the field to P1.   Unfortunately, the No.12 car received a drive through penalty for a yellow flag infringement which put us back significantly. The drizzle came out and the No.38 car could make some gains to P8, but there weren’t enough laps left to make any further progress.
Overall, there are strong signs and a lot of potential to take from the weekend. We’ve made a step forwards from last year and are confident heading into the next round at Spa to get a good result there.

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Felix Rosenqvist drives his Acura-liveried Honda to Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach pole position

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

April 19, 2026 — LONG BEACH, CA

Meyer Shank Racing dominates Saturday with Felix Rosenqvist scoring the IndyCar pole position for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Acura MSR takes IMSA victory for Acura earlier today
Honda powers four of the Firestone Fast Six, Dixon makes first appearance of 2026

Felix Rosenqvist will lead the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field to green at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach as the Swedish driver completed a Meyer Shank Racing sweep of Saturday’s track activities.

Rosenqvist, previously a Long Beach polesitter in 2024, set a blistering time in single-car qualifying for the Firestone Fast Six and was able to secure pole position for Honda and Acura’s home race in a car that features Acura branding to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary.

It was the second P1 of the day for the MSR team as their Acura Meyer Shank Racing teammates on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship side took victory aboard their Acura ARX-06.

Four time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou qualified third as the Spaniard seeks his first Long Beach win, while ‘King of the Streets’ Kyle Kirkwood will start fourth as he looks for his third win at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in the last four years. Kirkwood currently leads the IndyCar championship by two points over Palou as the Andretti Global driver has kicked off the year in an impressive fashion—without a single finish outside the top five.

Palou’s Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon made the Firestone Fast Six for the first time this season. The IndyCar legend and six-time series champion is looking for his third win on the streets of the beach from the sixth position on the grid.

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Honda Qualifying Results

1st Felix Rosenqvist	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
3rd Alex Palou	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
4th Kyle Kirkwood	Andretti Global Honda
6th Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
7th Will Power	Andretti Global Honda
9th Kyffin Simpson	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
10th Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
13th Marcus Armstrong	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
15th Marcus Ericsson	Andretti Global Honda
17th Louis Foster	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
19th Dennis Hauger– R	Dale Coyne Racing Honda
21st Mick Schumacher– R	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
23rd Romain Grosjean	Dale Coyne Racing Honda

R – Rookie

Quotes
Felix Rosenqvist (#60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda) qualified first: “We got the pole here at Long Beach with an Acura-branded Honda! Meyer Shank Racing got the win earlier today in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and now we secured pole position on the IndyCar side. This has been a phenomenal day for us. Thank you everyone for cheering us on, let’s rip tomorrow for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.”

Kyle Kirkwood (#27 Andretti Global Honda) qualified fourth: “What a good day for Honda! Four Hondas in the Fast Six and a Honda on pole position. What an awesome day for Acura too with the win here in IMSA in the GTP class—that was great to watch. I’m hoping to repeat it again tomorrow for the 51st running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. We had a great result in the 50th edition, which was a big one for everybody here. We’re looking forward to tomorrow and using that Honda power and Honda fuel economy to get us back to victory lane again.”

Scott Dixon (#9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) qualified sixth: “It’s been a little bit of a frustrating start to the year, but I’m definitely happy for the Honda group. It’s great to see Felix on pole position, he is one of my best mates. It was a strong qualifying for us too in the #9 CGR car. I sometimes feel like it takes our car a little bit to get going, we just don’t turn the tires on as quick, especially when going second-to-last in the solo qualifying runs. Felix and Alex went a little bit earlier, and they did a really good job. This is huge for Honda with lots of us in the Fast Six. Hopefully we’re going have one of us win the race tomorrow.”

Felix Rosenqvist drives his Acura-liveried Honda to Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach pole position

April 19, 2026 — LONG BEACH, CA

Meyer Shank Racing dominates Saturday with Felix Rosenqvist scoring the IndyCar pole position for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Acura MSR takes IMSA victory for Acura earlier today
Honda powers four of the Firestone Fast Six, Dixon makes first appearance of 2026

Felix Rosenqvist will lead the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field to green at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach as the Swedish driver completed a Meyer Shank Racing sweep of Saturday’s track activities.

It was the second P1 of the day for the MSR team as their Acura Meyer Shank Racing teammates on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship side took victory aboard their Acura ARX-06.

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Honda Qualifying Results

1st Felix Rosenqvist	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
3rd Alex Palou	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
4th Kyle Kirkwood	Andretti Global Honda
6th Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
7th Will Power	Andretti Global Honda
9th Kyffin Simpson	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
10th Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
13th Marcus Armstrong	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
15th Marcus Ericsson	Andretti Global Honda
17th Louis Foster	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
19th Dennis Hauger– R	Dale Coyne Racing Honda
21st Mick Schumacher– R	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
23rd Romain Grosjean	Dale Coyne Racing Honda

R – Rookie

David Salters (President, Honda Racing Corporation USA): “Truly exceptional qualifying results from Honda ahead of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. To have four Hondas in the Fast Six is an outcome that we can all be very proud of today, but the job is not done yet. Everyone at Honda Racing Corporation USA will be continuing to put in the work to convert this into a win tomorrow. Congratulations to Felix and Meyer Shank Racing—what an incredible day they have had by not only securing pole position in IndyCar, but the victory with our Acura ARX-06 in IMSA competition as well. It’s been a big day for Acura on both the IMSA and IndyCar sides of the paddock which is great for the celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary and the Acura branding on Felix’s car leading the field for tomorrow’s race. Let’s keep pushing and see what tomorrow brings for our home race.”

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Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Grand Prix of Long Beach qualifying

April 21, 2026 ARP Trish

Mario Andretti in the Chevrolet-powered Newman Haas Racing Lola on the way to win at Long Beach in 1987 (Photo from Penske Entertainment)
Chevrolet History on the Streets of Long Beach
Wins – 12
2022 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2016 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske2015 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing2014 – Mike Conway – ECR2012 – Will Power – Team Penske1993 – Paul Tracy – Team Penske1992 – Danny Sullivan – Galles Racing1991 – Al Unser Jr.. – Galles Racing1990 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1989 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1988 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing
Poles – 10
2021 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske2017 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2016 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2015 – Helio Castroneves – Team Penske2012 – Ryan Briscoe – Team Penske1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing1990 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1989 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske1987 – Mario Andretti – Newman Haas Racing

Chevrolet Podiums: 32
Driver Podiums: Josef Newgarden (4), Al Unser Jr. (4), Emerson Fittipaldi (3), Will Power (3), Bob Rahal (3), Helio Castroneves (2), Scott Dixon (2), Danny Sullivan (2), Mario Andretti (1), Michael Andretti (1), Eddie Cheever (1), Mike Conway (1), James Hinchcliffe (1), Christian Lundgaard (1), Juan Montoya (1), Simon Pagenaud (1), Paul Tracy (1)
Team Podiums: Team Penske (15), Galles Racing (6), Chip Ganassi Racing (3), Newman Haas Racing (2), Rahal Hogan Racing (2), Andretti Global (1), Arrow McLaren (1), ECR (1), Patrick Racing (1)
Chevrolet Laps Led: 991
Driver Laps Led: Al Unser Jr. (395), Mario Andretti (108), Josef Newgarden (101), Paul Tracy (81), Helio Castroneves (78), Scott Dixon (68), Will Power (42), Simon Pagenaud (28), Christian Lundgaard (26), Danny Sullivan (24), Sting Ray Robb (12), Michael Andretti (5), Ryan Briscoe (5), Ryan Hunter-Reay (5), Augustin Canapino (3), Mike Conway (3), Charlie Kimball (3), Sebastian Saavedra (3), Sebastien Bourdais (1),
Team Laps Led: Galles Racing (402), Team Penske (352), Newman Haas Racing (113), Chip Ganassi Racing (71), Arrow McLaren (26), Juncos Hollinger Racing (15), Andretti Global (5), KV Racing Technology (4), ECR (3)
Manufacturer History on the Streets Of Long Beach
Wins (with competition)
15 – Honda (2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996)12 – Chevrolet (2022, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)3 – Cosworth (1986, 1985, 1984)1 – Ilmor (1994)1 – Mercedes (1995)
Poles (with competition)
13 – Honda (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2013, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996)10 – Chevrolet (2021, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)5 – Ford (2002, 1998, 1995, 1993, 1992)3 – Cosworth (1986, 1985, 1984)1 – Ilmor (1994)

Historical Chevrolet in the INDYCAR SERIES information• INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturer Championships (since 1979)• Chevrolet-Powered Wins in the Twin-Turbo 2.2L V6 Era (2012-present)• Chevrolet-Powered Wins – All-Time

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