Strong showings for GTD PRO, GTD Corvettes at National Park of Speed ELKHART LAKE, Wisc. (August 1, 2026) – Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs will start at the sharp end of both GT grids for the start of the six-hour Motul Endurance SportsCar Grand Prix at Road America following Saturday’s qualifying sessions.

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ Alexander Sims qualified third in GTD PRO with a 2:04.264 (117.272 mph) in the No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R that he drives with Antoino Garcia. Sims, with two poles this season, was 0.222 seconds shy of pole position and less than a tenth to the front row.He and Garcia were race-winners at Detroit and would like to take another at the end of IMSA’s first six-hour race at the famed 4.048-mile, 14-turn Road America circuit. Sunday’s race is the fourth of five IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup rounds with the last set for the season finale at the 10-hour Petit Le Mans. Like always, the margin in GTD PRO was razor thin. The No. 4 Corvette of Tommy Milner was sixth in class but was closer to Sims’ time than the No. 3 was to pole position. Milner and Nicky Catsburg are second in the GTD PRO championship and will seek their first victory of the season.  The combined effort of the Pratt Miller-run Corvettes have put Chevrolet out front in the Manufacturers Championship, which it won in 2025.

CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: Close to the FrontStrong showings for GTD PRO, GTD Corvettes at National Park of Speed ELKHART LAKE, Wisc. (August 1, 2026) – Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs will start at the sharp end of both GT grids for the start of the six-hour Motul Endurance SportsCar Grand Prix at Road America following Saturday’s qualifying sessions.

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ Alexander Sims qualified third in GTD PRO with a 2:04.264 (117.272 mph) in the No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R that he drives with Antoino Garcia. Sims, with two poles this season, was 0.222 seconds shy of pole position and less than a tenth to the front row.He and Garcia were race-winners at Detroit and would like to take another at the end of IMSA’s first six-hour race at the famed 4.048-mile, 14-turn Road America circuit. Sunday’s race is the fourth of five IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup rounds with the last set for the season finale at the 10-hour Petit Le Mans. Like always, the margin in GTD PRO was razor thin. The No. 4 Corvette of Tommy Milner was sixth in class but was closer to Sims’ time than the No. 3 was to pole position. Milner and Nicky Catsburg are second in the GTD PRO championship and will seek their first victory of the season.  The combined effort of the Pratt Miller-run Corvettes have put Chevrolet out front in the Manufacturers Championship, which it won in 2025.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R POST-QUALIFYING DRIVER QUOTES

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was pretty reasonable, to be honest. The GTD session was probably the toughest with the drizzle continuing throughout that session, but it pretty much stopped for ours, actually. So it was just a nice dry session. Our Corvette was working pretty well and pretty dialed in. Nice to run it on new tires and low fuel, and quality trim. I think we made a good call to do a warmup lap on the old tires, to get the car hot and get a nice peak out of the new tire with hot brakes and stuff. It seemed to work pretty well. I enjoyed it, and am looking forward to a good and long race tomorrow.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “An OK qualy. The Corvette felt pretty good. My last time in the car was soaking wet and then the first practice Friday was on old tires and stuff like that, so quite a bit of a different feel. We made some changes from Friday practice, and I think we’ve put ourselves in a pretty good window for a good racecar. It was good for qualifying, too. No big complaints for me. It’s pretty close like always… four-tenths to P1. Obviously unfortunate that we just slowly lose little bits of points here and there to the BMW. But obviously it’s a long race tomorrow and I’m looking forward to another solid result.”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The Corvette was fantastic today. The balance was there right from the start, and the team gave me a car that was really enjoyable to drive. I’m really happy with how the car feels heading into tomorrow. Road America is a long six-hour race, and having a strong, consistent race car is what matters most. I’m excited to get back behind the wheel and see what we can do.”

MASON FILIPPI, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It was a good session. We didn’t have any testing, no qualy sims or anything so we went in kind of blind. It’s awesome competition in this class where a half-second puts us in P1. So I think that it’s one of those things where you just keep chipping away and you keep learning. The car is really great here. You can feel how solid the Z06 GT3.R is and the platform that it has. We just have to focus on moving forward tomorrow. I think it’ll be really important to set things up for Robbie and then Charlie at the end. Obviously we want to be as far forward as possible, so we’ll keep pushing forward to try and make that happen.”

CASPER STEVENSON, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “So close to the front row! I feel that the time was there somewhere, so it’s a little frustrating how close. But the car was strong. And I think if it was wet, it would also be very good. But I’m happy. We’re building momentum, you know? And that’s clear. I know I could have probably gotten the poll, but could have also been slower. So yeah, overall I’m pleased. I think we’ll be good in the race. The key is to stay out of trouble at the start and then give it over to Alec and Giacomo who also are quick, too. We’re really in a good place and I just want to try and do my bit.”

The Roth Motorsports crew becomes the first to double digit victories with a triumph over the PA Posse

MECHANICSBURG, PA (July 31, 2026) – The Pennsylvania Posse struck first this week, but the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series answered.

After York, PA’s Chase Dietz knotted up the 2026 scoreboard of the sport’s fiercest rivalry with a Wednesday win at BAPS Motor Speedway, it was Michael “Buddy” Kofoid putting The Greatest Show on Dirt back on top.

The tour rolled into Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway Friday Night for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals opener. Kofoid lined up on the pole for the 25-lapper in the Roth Motorsports No. 83 and crushed the competition. Daryn Pittman tried to wheel the Kreitz Racing No. 69K up to Kofoid to challenge but couldn’t find the speed he needed. Kofoid pulled away in traffic on the way to the checkered flag.

“It’s definitely special,” Kofoid said of his 10th win of the season. “A couple years ago at this time I think we were only at one or two. I think last year we were at six or seven. So, it’s nice to just be progressively have a little bit more around this time. I got my first Williams Grove win a couple years ago. Then I didn’t feel that great last year but still could contend in the top five thinking hopefully I could get another one. I’ve had a rough few races, and then we were really good at BAPS. Then we just put it all together today at a place where it’s extremely hard to do that. Dylan (Buswell), Nate (Knotts), and Gage (Tyra) knocked it out of the park.”

The win made it 10 trips to Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws for Kofoid and the Roth crew in 2026. They’re the first to reach the double digit mark this season. It halted their longest winning drought of the campaign at eight races. Adding Friday’s score to his 2024 National Open prelim victory, Kofoid becomes the 33rd different driver to top multiple races with The Greatest Show on Dirt at the Mechanicsburg, PA oval. The Penngrove, CA native also reclaimed the second spot in points after recently losing it to Sheldon Haudenschild.

The World of Outlaws now lead the scoreboard over the PA Posse this year with three wins to two.

Daryn Pittman brought the Kreitz Racing ride home second in only the ninth Sprint Car race of the year for the semi-retired driver out of Owasso, OK.

David Gravel finished third in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 for his fifth consecutive podium.

Logan Schuchart and Brent Marks completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Logan Rumsey laid down the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

Daryn Pittman set Simpson Quick Time in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying

Heat Races belonged to Daryn Pittman (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), David Gravel (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), Garet Williamson (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Brent Shearer (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Buddy Kofoid.

Kofoid also topped the Toyota Dash.

Justin Whittall won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Carson Macedo wheeled from 22nd to 14th to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Logan Rumsey was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom was the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Buddy Kofoid clocked the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

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

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars battle the Pennsylvania Posse for $20,000 at Williams Grove Speedway’s C&D Rigging Summer Nationals finale on Saturday, Aug. 1. 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 (25 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 69K-Daryn Pittman[2]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[5]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri[12]; 7. 71-Logan Rumsey[3]; 8. 23D-Chase Dietz[14]; 9. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[10]; 10. 23-Garet Williamson[8]; 11. 2C-Cole Macedo[9]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich[17]; 13. 17N-Dylan Norris[13]; 14. 41-Carson Macedo[22]; 15. 12-Brent Shearer[7]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[18]; 17. 8-Lance Dewease[24]; 18. 16C-Skylar Gee[11]; 19. 27W-Troy Wagaman Jr[26]; 20. 27-Emerson Axsom[15]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog[23]; 22. 67G-Justin Whittall[21]; 23. 17-Spencer Bayston[25]; 24. (DNF) 22-Doug Hammaker[27]; 25. (DNF) 1A-Cameron Smith[16]; 26. (DNF) 11A-Austin Bishop[20]; 27. (DNF) 1X-Chad Trout[19]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

OUTLAWS BACK ON TOP: Kofoid Dominates Williams Grove’s Summer Nationals Opener

The Roth Motorsports crew becomes the first to double digit victories with a triumph over the PA Posse

MECHANICSBURG, PA (July 31, 2026) – The Pennsylvania Posse struck first this week, but the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series answered.

After York, PA’s Chase Dietz knotted up the 2026 scoreboard of the sport’s fiercest rivalry with a Wednesday win at BAPS Motor Speedway, it was Michael “Buddy” Kofoid putting The Greatest Show on Dirt back on top.

The tour rolled into Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway Friday Night for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals opener. Kofoid lined up on the pole for the 25-lapper in the Roth Motorsports No. 83 and crushed the competition. Daryn Pittman tried to wheel the Kreitz Racing No. 69K up to Kofoid to challenge but couldn’t find the speed he needed. Kofoid pulled away in traffic on the way to the checkered flag.

“It’s definitely special,” Kofoid said of his 10th win of the season. “A couple years ago at this time I think we were only at one or two. I think last year we were at six or seven. So, it’s nice to just be progressively have a little bit more around this time. I got my first Williams Grove win a couple years ago. Then I didn’t feel that great last year but still could contend in the top five thinking hopefully I could get another one. I’ve had a rough few races, and then we were really good at BAPS. Then we just put it all together today at a place where it’s extremely hard to do that. Dylan (Buswell), Nate (Knotts), and Gage (Tyra) knocked it out of the park.”

The win made it 10 trips to Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws for Kofoid and the Roth crew in 2026. They’re the first to reach the double digit mark this season. It halted their longest winning drought of the campaign at eight races. Adding Friday’s score to his 2024 National Open prelim victory, Kofoid becomes the 33rd different driver to top multiple races with The Greatest Show on Dirt at the Mechanicsburg, PA oval. The Penngrove, CA native also reclaimed the second spot in points after recently losing it to Sheldon Haudenschild.

The World of Outlaws now lead the scoreboard over the PA Posse this year with three wins to two.

Daryn Pittman brought the Kreitz Racing ride home second in only the ninth Sprint Car race of the year for the semi-retired driver out of Owasso, OK.

David Gravel finished third in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 for his fifth consecutive podium.

Logan Schuchart and Brent Marks completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Logan Rumsey laid down the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

Daryn Pittman set Simpson Quick Time in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying

Heat Races belonged to Daryn Pittman (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), David Gravel (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), Garet Williamson (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Brent Shearer (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Buddy Kofoid.

Kofoid also topped the Toyota Dash.

Justin Whittall won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Carson Macedo wheeled from 22nd to 14th to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Logan Rumsey was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom was the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Buddy Kofoid clocked the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

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

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars battle the Pennsylvania Posse for $20,000 at Williams Grove Speedway’s C&D Rigging Summer Nationals finale on Saturday, Aug. 1. 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 (25 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 69K-Daryn Pittman[2]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[5]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri[12]; 7. 71-Logan Rumsey[3]; 8. 23D-Chase Dietz[14]; 9. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[10]; 10. 23-Garet Williamson[8]; 11. 2C-Cole Macedo[9]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich[17]; 13. 17N-Dylan Norris[13]; 14. 41-Carson Macedo[22]; 15. 12-Brent Shearer[7]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[18]; 17. 8-Lance Dewease[24]; 18. 16C-Skylar Gee[11]; 19. 27W-Troy Wagaman Jr[26]; 20. 27-Emerson Axsom[15]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog[23]; 22. 67G-Justin Whittall[21]; 23. 17-Spencer Bayston[25]; 24. (DNF) 22-Doug Hammaker[27]; 25. (DNF) 1A-Cameron Smith[16]; 26. (DNF) 11A-Austin Bishop[20]; 27. (DNF) 1X-Chad Trout[19]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/outlaws-back-on-top-kofoid-dominates-williams-groves-summer-nationals-opener/

Funny Car rookie will be vying for King of Nitro title

VANDERGRIFF TO REPRESENT JOHN FORCE RACING AT CORNWELL TOOLS NIGHT UNDER FIREFunny Car rookie will be vying for King of Nitro title

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 29, 2026) – Jordan Vandergriff and the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car team will represent John Force Racing for the opportunity to earn the King of Nitro title at the 49th annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire on July 31 – Aug. 1 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The unique nitro racing all-star event will showcase four of the best Funny Car teams and four of the best Top Fuel teams first racing in their own categories. The winner from each category will then go head-to-head in a Funny Car versus Top Fuel final round to determine who will be named the King of Nitro and take home the lion’s share of the $430,000 guaranteed purse. The Funny Car banner will be held by Vandergriff, Ron Capps, Spencer Hyde, and Cruz Pedregon while Top Fuel will be represented by Antron Brown, Maddi Gordon, Doug Kalitta and Clay Millican. “The King of Nitro title is on the line and I’ll be there representing John Force Racing and Cornwell Quality Tools against some of the best Funny Car and Top Fuel drivers in the world,” said Vandergriff. “It’s racing without all the pressure of earning NHRA championship point. We’re going to have a lot of fun and go fast but there’s also $430,000 on the line so we won’t be holding back. I want to be known as the King of Nitro at the end of Saturday night. “I have never attended the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire but, from everything I’ve heard, it’s quite the spectacle. It’s the show that everybody wants to see. The Bader family packs the house, has an unbelievable fireworks show, and does a fantastic job with everything else.” Vandergriff is currently fourth in the 2026 NHRA Funny Car point standings after 12 of 20 races. With two races remaining in the regular season, they’re just 12 points behind J.R. Todd in third place, 17 behind John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman in second, and 54 to leader Capps. This year’s Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will have a global audience for the first time via live stream on FloRacing.

Sunoco Race Fuels Returns as Title Sponsor of Florence Speedway’s Historic North/South 100

BATAVIA, Ohio (July 28, 2026) – Florence Speedway is proud to announce the return of Sunoco Race Fuels as the title sponsor of the prestigious Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil, continuing one of the most recognizable and enduring partnerships in dirt late model racing. For decades, Sunoco Race Fuels has been synonymous with premier motorsports competition, and its continued support of the North/South 100 reinforces a longstanding commitment to one of the sport’s crown jewel events. “The North/South 100 has long been one of the marquee events in dirt late model racing, and we’re excited to continue our relationship with Sunoco Race Fuels,” said Florence Speedway promoter Josh King. “Sunoco has been an incredible partner for many years, and their support has helped elevate this event into one of the most prestigious races on the calendar. We’re proud to have them back as the title sponsor.” The 43rd Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil will once again attract the nation’s top dirt late model drivers to Florence Speedway, where they’ll compete for one of the sport’s most coveted victories in front of thousands of passionate fans. The North/South 100 is well-known for countless memorable moments and has become a must-win event for the biggest names in dirt late model racing. To purchase tickets or find more information regarding the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil, visit: FlorenceSpeedway.com

IN JUST ONE WEEK… THE SPRINT CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD COMES ALIVE!

ASCS Xtream 360 Knoxville NationalsAugust 6-8 | Knoxville Raceway

The nation’s top 360 Sprint Car drivers take center stage for three nights of relentless competition at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. It’s where rising stars make a name for themselves, unforgettable moments unfold under the Iowa sky, and the energy of Knoxville race week first comes alive. Be there from the very beginning.

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World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint CarKnoxville NationalsAugust 12-15 | Knoxville Raceway

The moment you hear the engines fire, you’ll understand why they call it The Granddaddy of ‘Em All. For four unforgettable nights, Knoxville Raceway transforms into the center of the sprint car universe as the world’s best drivers chase racing’s most coveted prize and a historic $200,000 payday.  The grandstands will be packed, the anticipation will build with every lap, and one driver will leave forever etched into Knoxville Nationals history. Don’t be the fan wishing you had been there.

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Watching From Home?Nothing compares to experiencing Knoxville Raceway in person, but if you can’t join us, don’t miss a second of the action on DIRTVision. Please note that the 410 Knoxville Nationals and 360 Knoxville Nationals are only available to Annual Subscribers or as a Pay-Per-View purchase—they are not included with a Monthly Fast Pass. Upgrade now or secure your PPV early so you’re ready when the green flag drops.

IN JUST ONE WEEK… THE SPRINT CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD COMES ALIVE!

ASCS Xtream 360 Knoxville NationalsAugust 6-8 | Knoxville Raceway

The nation’s top 360 Sprint Car drivers take center stage for three nights of relentless competition at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. It’s where rising stars make a name for themselves, unforgettable moments unfold under the Iowa sky, and the energy of Knoxville race week first comes alive. Be there from the very beginning.

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BUY TICKETS

World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint CarKnoxville NationalsAugust 12-15 | Knoxville Raceway

The moment you hear the engines fire, you’ll understand why they call it The Granddaddy of ‘Em All. For four unforgettable nights, Knoxville Raceway transforms into the center of the sprint car universe as the world’s best drivers chase racing’s most coveted prize and a historic $200,000 payday.  The grandstands will be packed, the anticipation will build with every lap, and one driver will leave forever etched into Knoxville Nationals history. Don’t be the fan wishing you had been there.

EVENT INFO

BUY TICKETS

Watching From Home?Nothing compares to experiencing Knoxville Raceway in person, but if you can’t join us, don’t miss a second of the action on DIRTVision. Please note that the 410 Knoxville Nationals and 360 Knoxville Nationals are only available to Annual Subscribers or as a Pay-Per-View purchase—they are not included with a Monthly Fast Pass. Upgrade now or secure your PPV early so you’re ready when the green flag drops.

NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 30, 2026) – Tyler Erb has a colorful history at Cedar Lake Speedway, one that now includes a victory.

“Terbo” has been a regular at the USA Nationals since 2016, scoring a best finish in the main event of third in 2022. But his most infamous moment in New Richmond, WI had nothing to do with his results, as Cedar Lake was the site of his on-track retaliation incident against Bobby Pierce in 2020 that resulted in a suspension.

Six years later, Erb is doing his best to put his bad boy days behind him. He’s now engaged to fiancée Emma Hodge with a baby on the way, and he approaches his racing career with a renewed sense of maturity and discipline. That growth has led to some gains in the win column in recent years, and he’s now up to three in 2026 with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision after his Cedar Lake win on Thursday night.

“I haven’t ran good here since I got police escorted out,” Erb said. “I mean, I have ran good here before, just had one bad weekend and I feel like I’ve paid for it every time I’ve come here since. Last week, felt like we had a really good car all week at Fairbury [Speedway]. When it doesn’t work out, it’s really hard for me to just not lose my mind and go postal. I’m working on that, and tonight’s just a testament to that.”

History will show a wire-to-wire performance for Erb in the 30-lap Feature, but his path to the win included plenty of challenges. The biggest one came from Hudson O’Neal, who worked his way from fifth in the starting order to second in time for a Lap 8 restart. O’Neal briefly got alongside Erb in Turn 2 after going back green, but Erb had enough momentum around the top to drive away down the backstretch.

Erb hadn’t seen the last of O’Neal, because the No. 71 remained right behind Erb for most of the race. While both drivers agreed on running the bottom through Turns 3 and 4, the other end of the track was where O’Neal tried over and over to get the lead. Erb and O’Neal both entered low, but Erb then drifted toward the wall through the middle of the corner, opening the door for O’Neal to stay low and try to slide up in front on the exit of Turn 2. O’Neal never found enough speed around the inside to get clear, allowing Erb to hold the lead as the laps clicked by.

One final restart on Lap 23 brought Brandon Sheppard into the picture, and he rallied around the cushion to take second from O’Neal, but he was unable to track down Erb before he took the checkers to claim his first Cedar Lake win.

“This track changes so much,” Erb said. “When I was following cars, it was in dirty air, I was like, ‘I need to move down at some point, someone’s going to drive by me.’ I could see Hud kind of half slide me there. I saw Shepp got to second on the board, and I was like, ‘Well I’ll be damned, here we go.”

Sheppard made up the second half of a Rocket Chassis 1-2 ahead of O’Neal in third. Nick Hoffman and Devin Moran completed the top five.

UP NEXT: The USA Nationals continue at Cedar Lake Speedway with Qualifying, Heat Races, the pole Dash and the FANS Fund Dash on Friday, July 31. Tickets will be available at the gate.

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RACE NOTES:

Brian Shirley set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Tanner English won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Devin Moran won Heat 1.

Hudson O’Neal won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Ethan Dotson won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Brandon Sheppard won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Tyler Erb won Heat 5.

Jake O’Neil won Heat 6.

Tanner English and Jason Feger won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Tyler Erb won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Ryan Gustin won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Brandon Sheppard was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Hudson O’Neal was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Devin Moran was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

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

Tim McCreadie was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Cody Overton was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Tanner English was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Tyler Bruening was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Jake O’Neil was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 1-Tyler Erb[1]; 2. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[6]; 3. 71-Hudson O’Neal[5]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[9]; 5. 99-Devin Moran[4]; 6. 14-Trey Mills[15]; 7. 49-Jake Timm[10]; 8. 9M-Tim McCreadie[14]; 9. 97-Cody Overton[12]; 10. 96-Tanner English[19]; 11. 19R-Ryan Gustin[22]; 12. 32-Bobby Pierce[13]; 13. 16-Tyler Bruening[17]; 14. 0-Jake O’Neil[3]; 15. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[11]; 16. 25-Jason Feger[20]; 17. 74X-Ethan Dotson[2]; 18. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[25]; 19. 3S-Brian Shirley[8]; 20. B1-Brent Larson[26]; 21. 22*-Zack Mitchell[23]; 22. 60-Dan Ebert[7]; 23. 58V-Daulton Wilson[24]; 24. 09-Michael Leach[21]; 25. 19-Dustin Sorensen[16]; 26. 13-Dallon Murty[18]

Tyler Erb Opens USA Nationals in Victory Lane at Cedar Lake

NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 30, 2026) – Tyler Erb has a colorful history at Cedar Lake Speedway, one that now includes a victory.

“Terbo” has been a regular at the USA Nationals since 2016, scoring a best finish in the main event of third in 2022. But his most infamous moment in New Richmond, WI had nothing to do with his results, as Cedar Lake was the site of his on-track retaliation incident against Bobby Pierce in 2020 that resulted in a suspension.

Six years later, Erb is doing his best to put his bad boy days behind him. He’s now engaged to fiancée Emma Hodge with a baby on the way, and he approaches his racing career with a renewed sense of maturity and discipline. That growth has led to some gains in the win column in recent years, and he’s now up to three in 2026 with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision after his Cedar Lake win on Thursday night.

“I haven’t ran good here since I got police escorted out,” Erb said. “I mean, I have ran good here before, just had one bad weekend and I feel like I’ve paid for it every time I’ve come here since. Last week, felt like we had a really good car all week at Fairbury [Speedway]. When it doesn’t work out, it’s really hard for me to just not lose my mind and go postal. I’m working on that, and tonight’s just a testament to that.”

History will show a wire-to-wire performance for Erb in the 30-lap Feature, but his path to the win included plenty of challenges. The biggest one came from Hudson O’Neal, who worked his way from fifth in the starting order to second in time for a Lap 8 restart. O’Neal briefly got alongside Erb in Turn 2 after going back green, but Erb had enough momentum around the top to drive away down the backstretch.

Erb hadn’t seen the last of O’Neal, because the No. 71 remained right behind Erb for most of the race. While both drivers agreed on running the bottom through Turns 3 and 4, the other end of the track was where O’Neal tried over and over to get the lead. Erb and O’Neal both entered low, but Erb then drifted toward the wall through the middle of the corner, opening the door for O’Neal to stay low and try to slide up in front on the exit of Turn 2. O’Neal never found enough speed around the inside to get clear, allowing Erb to hold the lead as the laps clicked by.

One final restart on Lap 23 brought Brandon Sheppard into the picture, and he rallied around the cushion to take second from O’Neal, but he was unable to track down Erb before he took the checkers to claim his first Cedar Lake win.

“This track changes so much,” Erb said. “When I was following cars, it was in dirty air, I was like, ‘I need to move down at some point, someone’s going to drive by me.’ I could see Hud kind of half slide me there. I saw Shepp got to second on the board, and I was like, ‘Well I’ll be damned, here we go.”

Sheppard made up the second half of a Rocket Chassis 1-2 ahead of O’Neal in third. Nick Hoffman and Devin Moran completed the top five.

UP NEXT: The USA Nationals continue at Cedar Lake Speedway with Qualifying, Heat Races, the pole Dash and the FANS Fund Dash on Friday, July 31. Tickets will be available at the gate.

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

RACE NOTES:

Brian Shirley set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Tanner English won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Devin Moran won Heat 1.

Hudson O’Neal won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Ethan Dotson won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Brandon Sheppard won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Tyler Erb won Heat 5.

Jake O’Neil won Heat 6.

Tanner English and Jason Feger won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Tyler Erb won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Ryan Gustin won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Brandon Sheppard was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Hudson O’Neal was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Devin Moran was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

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

Tim McCreadie was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Cody Overton was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Tanner English was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Tyler Bruening was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Jake O’Neil was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 1-Tyler Erb[1]; 2. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[6]; 3. 71-Hudson O’Neal[5]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[9]; 5. 99-Devin Moran[4]; 6. 14-Trey Mills[15]; 7. 49-Jake Timm[10]; 8. 9M-Tim McCreadie[14]; 9. 97-Cody Overton[12]; 10. 96-Tanner English[19]; 11. 19R-Ryan Gustin[22]; 12. 32-Bobby Pierce[13]; 13. 16-Tyler Bruening[17]; 14. 0-Jake O’Neil[3]; 15. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[11]; 16. 25-Jason Feger[20]; 17. 74X-Ethan Dotson[2]; 18. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[25]; 19. 3S-Brian Shirley[8]; 20. B1-Brent Larson[26]; 21. 22*-Zack Mitchell[23]; 22. 60-Dan Ebert[7]; 23. 58V-Daulton Wilson[24]; 24. 09-Michael Leach[21]; 25. 19-Dustin Sorensen[16]; 26. 13-Dallon Murty[18]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/tyler-erb-opens-usa-nationals-in-victory-lane-at-cedar-lake/

CONCORD, NC (July 30, 2026) — Zeke McKenzie made history with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals six years ago, doing what no driver had ever dared in attempting every race on the schedule.

Fast forward to 2026, and he’s made history again.

On the strength of two wins, 16 top fives and 18 top-10 finishes in 18 Feature starts, the 41-year-old becomes the first driver from the state of Indiana to clinch the Series points championship. In doing so, he joined Mike Harrison, Kenny Wallace, Nick Hoffman, Mike McKinney and Tyler Nicely as the sixth different person to win the Modified Hell Tour title in its 16 seasons.

His big check and trophy have been a long time coming. Since eclipsing a double-digit total of starts in a single season for the first time in 2020, McKenzie has finished on the podium in the final points standings twice – second in 2023 and third in 2024. During those two seasons, he recorded twice as many top-five finishes (12) as he had in all years prior, including his Summit Modified debut in 2015 (6).

In 2026, the leap in progress was exponential, tripling his career win total and recording no finishes outside the top 10 on tour all summer. For his efforts, McKenzie adds one of the biggest trophies in DIRTcar UMP Modified racing to his cabinet.

“It feels great. To add your name to that list… since it started, there’s only been six winners, so to put your name on that list is something special, for sure,” McKenzie said.

The Claypool, IN-native first went to Summit Modified Victory Lane in July 2020 at Kokomo Speedway during an event dubbed the Hoosier Dirt Shootout — a replacement for the COVID-19 pandemic-impacted Prairie Dirt Classic. There, at the famed 1/4-mile bullring in his home state, McKenzie stood in Victory Lane alongside top Modified talents Nick Hoffman, Derek Losh and Mike McKinney as a Showdown Feature winner — an accomplishment that signaled the arrival of both his own name and the brand he’d founded one year earlier — Vanquish Race Cars.

“We did that whole Hell Tour in 2020 to get our stuff better, do the research and things we needed to do,” McKenzie said. “Obviously, the competition in Illinois is tough, and that definitely progressed us to where we are today. With the advancements that we’ve made on the car and things — that’s stuff we learned from 2020 and kept continuing to build on.”

The car he was driving that afternoon was one forged right in his own shop. Established in 2019, Vanquish Race Cars started as McKenzie’s custom race chassis and has since evolved into one of Dirt Modified racing’s trusted fabrication brands. Now seven years into business, McKenzie and wife Ricki Creamer have produced 35 total frames for customers including Ray Bollinger, Dalton Lane, Mark Clary, and Beau DeYoung, among others.

“We had some business partners back then and they sort of pushed to do our own cars,” McKenzie recalled about the genesis of the brand. “That just progressed into what we thought we needed to do. We definitely had to stand out and be different.

“We had to keep the price under control. Facts are facts, and in the Modified world, guys work 40 hours a week and have kids at home. So, we definitely had to keep our prices down and be competitive, and that’s what we’ve brought to the table.”

One of the brightest moments in Vanquish brand history came this past June at Fairbury Speedway, where McKenzie passed six-time Summit Modified champion Mike Harrison for the lead after a late restart and went on to his second career Series victory and first since that triumph at Kokomo nearly six years prior.

In Victory Lane, the smile couldn’t be wiped from his face.

“I would say it’s definitely at the top,” McKenzie said, comparing his Fairbury win to others. “It wasn’t the biggest-paying race, but with the competition and the crowd and the people here, it was definitely at the top.”

Standing beside him in Victory Lane was his wife and most dedicated crew member, Ricki Creamer. Together, the two have traveled up and down the Midwest highways every summer, chasing this goal.

“We’ve been together for 16 years now, and we started the Vanquish brand in 2019, so she’s been with it since the start,” McKenzie said. “It hasn’t been a sunny day every day, but it’s definitely turned around, and we’re happy with where we’re at.”

In all his time on the road, McKenzie has garnered a sizable notebook on car setup, track conditions, and general life-on-the-road knowledge. While racing has been in his life for a long time, the Summit Modified trail has been the platform for some of the biggest performance leaps of his career.

“It’s definitely taught me how to drive a race car better,” McKenzie said. “Being at a different track every day, learning the dirt and how the tracks transition has been huge. It definitely helps you as a driver bouncing back and forth. You have really technical tracks, tracks that are wide open. It makes you a better driver.

“It forces you to make better decisions on how you set your car up, too. So, that’s how we can learn so much in that month that it really helps all of our customers, and us especially. Just going through all that is huge, knowing what to change and what the track is transitioning to.”

Looking back, racing has been McKenzie’s biggest lifelong passion. Whether it’s in the seat or at the shop, it’s taken every ounce of effort for him and his team to get to the place they stand today. Through his struggle, McKenzie has shown he’s willing to go the extra mile for his biggest personal achievements and the next generation of racers he inspires.

“We love helping people; being in this business, you’ve got to want to help people and make people better,” McKenzie said. “We’re sort of an open book when it comes to our customers and stuff. We enjoy helping the customers that we have and look forward to more in the future.”

McKenzie and Vanquish Race Cars are supported by J. Baker Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, ShopAngryDuck, Toro Superior Sales & Service, D&N Autobody, Strange Trucking, Willy’s Carburetor & Dyno, Mullins Race Engines, PEM Racing, and Sweet Manufacturing.

FOES VANQUISHED: McKenzie Reflects on Road to Summit Modified Championship

CONCORD, NC (July 30, 2026) — Zeke McKenzie made history with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals six years ago, doing what no driver had ever dared in attempting every race on the schedule.

Fast forward to 2026, and he’s made history again.

On the strength of two wins, 16 top fives and 18 top-10 finishes in 18 Feature starts, the 41-year-old becomes the first driver from the state of Indiana to clinch the Series points championship. In doing so, he joined Mike Harrison, Kenny Wallace, Nick Hoffman, Mike McKinney and Tyler Nicely as the sixth different person to win the Modified Hell Tour title in its 16 seasons.

His big check and trophy have been a long time coming. Since eclipsing a double-digit total of starts in a single season for the first time in 2020, McKenzie has finished on the podium in the final points standings twice – second in 2023 and third in 2024. During those two seasons, he recorded twice as many top-five finishes (12) as he had in all years prior, including his Summit Modified debut in 2015 (6).

In 2026, the leap in progress was exponential, tripling his career win total and recording no finishes outside the top 10 on tour all summer. For his efforts, McKenzie adds one of the biggest trophies in DIRTcar UMP Modified racing to his cabinet.

“It feels great. To add your name to that list… since it started, there’s only been six winners, so to put your name on that list is something special, for sure,” McKenzie said.

The Claypool, IN-native first went to Summit Modified Victory Lane in July 2020 at Kokomo Speedway during an event dubbed the Hoosier Dirt Shootout — a replacement for the COVID-19 pandemic-impacted Prairie Dirt Classic. There, at the famed 1/4-mile bullring in his home state, McKenzie stood in Victory Lane alongside top Modified talents Nick Hoffman, Derek Losh and Mike McKinney as a Showdown Feature winner — an accomplishment that signaled the arrival of both his own name and the brand he’d founded one year earlier — Vanquish Race Cars.

“We did that whole Hell Tour in 2020 to get our stuff better, do the research and things we needed to do,” McKenzie said. “Obviously, the competition in Illinois is tough, and that definitely progressed us to where we are today. With the advancements that we’ve made on the car and things — that’s stuff we learned from 2020 and kept continuing to build on.”

The car he was driving that afternoon was one forged right in his own shop. Established in 2019, Vanquish Race Cars started as McKenzie’s custom race chassis and has since evolved into one of Dirt Modified racing’s trusted fabrication brands. Now seven years into business, McKenzie and wife Ricki Creamer have produced 35 total frames for customers including Ray Bollinger, Dalton Lane, Mark Clary, and Beau DeYoung, among others.

“We had some business partners back then and they sort of pushed to do our own cars,” McKenzie recalled about the genesis of the brand. “That just progressed into what we thought we needed to do. We definitely had to stand out and be different.

“We had to keep the price under control. Facts are facts, and in the Modified world, guys work 40 hours a week and have kids at home. So, we definitely had to keep our prices down and be competitive, and that’s what we’ve brought to the table.”

One of the brightest moments in Vanquish brand history came this past June at Fairbury Speedway, where McKenzie passed six-time Summit Modified champion Mike Harrison for the lead after a late restart and went on to his second career Series victory and first since that triumph at Kokomo nearly six years prior.

In Victory Lane, the smile couldn’t be wiped from his face.

“I would say it’s definitely at the top,” McKenzie said, comparing his Fairbury win to others. “It wasn’t the biggest-paying race, but with the competition and the crowd and the people here, it was definitely at the top.”

Standing beside him in Victory Lane was his wife and most dedicated crew member, Ricki Creamer. Together, the two have traveled up and down the Midwest highways every summer, chasing this goal.

“We’ve been together for 16 years now, and we started the Vanquish brand in 2019, so she’s been with it since the start,” McKenzie said. “It hasn’t been a sunny day every day, but it’s definitely turned around, and we’re happy with where we’re at.”

In all his time on the road, McKenzie has garnered a sizable notebook on car setup, track conditions, and general life-on-the-road knowledge. While racing has been in his life for a long time, the Summit Modified trail has been the platform for some of the biggest performance leaps of his career.

“It’s definitely taught me how to drive a race car better,” McKenzie said. “Being at a different track every day, learning the dirt and how the tracks transition has been huge. It definitely helps you as a driver bouncing back and forth. You have really technical tracks, tracks that are wide open. It makes you a better driver.

“It forces you to make better decisions on how you set your car up, too. So, that’s how we can learn so much in that month that it really helps all of our customers, and us especially. Just going through all that is huge, knowing what to change and what the track is transitioning to.”

Looking back, racing has been McKenzie’s biggest lifelong passion. Whether it’s in the seat or at the shop, it’s taken every ounce of effort for him and his team to get to the place they stand today. Through his struggle, McKenzie has shown he’s willing to go the extra mile for his biggest personal achievements and the next generation of racers he inspires.

“We love helping people; being in this business, you’ve got to want to help people and make people better,” McKenzie said. “We’re sort of an open book when it comes to our customers and stuff. We enjoy helping the customers that we have and look forward to more in the future.”

McKenzie and Vanquish Race Cars are supported by J. Baker Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, ShopAngryDuck, Toro Superior Sales & Service, D&N Autobody, Strange Trucking, Willy’s Carburetor & Dyno, Mullins Race Engines, PEM Racing, and Sweet Manufacturing.

ARTICLE: https://dirtcarsummernationals.com/news/foes-vanquished-mckenzie-reflects-on-road-to-summit-modified-championship/

The premier gasser series in drag racing, the Southeast Gassers Association, will rock out at Rockingham Dragway for the completion of the Ram Clutches Nationals and contest The Bowl4Life Foundation Rock Revival (July 31 August 1). Races four and five of SEGA championship drag racing will be the highlight of a SEGA weekend offering a unique experience in Richmond County, North Carolina, for SEGA fans. Fans will get to experience two races under the lights, test and tune, and a cruise-in, all at the historic Rockingham Dragway. SEGA competitors will have their machines tuned up to sing the sweet song of gasser drag racing as it was in the 1960s, yet in the modern day.

When SEGA rolled away from Rocky Top for race four of the championship season at Knoxville Dragway, it was unfinished due to rain. With that, a rare double feature event will be held at the Bowl4Life Foundation Rock Revival to complete the remainder of the Ram Clutches Nationals. On Friday evening at Rockingham Dragway, the action will fire up with picking up eliminations from Knoxville with round 1 of B/Gas competition. From there, the race will be run to the crowning of event champions, along with test and tune worked in during cool down periods. It avails fans in central North Carolina an opportunity to experience a double feature weekend which has only happened thus far and is scheduled in 2026 at Gulfport Dragway. Friday night under the lights in Richmond County will showcase not just testing but actual heads-up first-to-the-finish drag racing SEGA style.

Friday is the opening act for SEGA championship drag racing at Rockingham Dragway. To be contested on Saturday is the Bowl4Life Foundation Rock Revival. It will be SEGA drag racing as expected under the lights once again for the fifth race of the SEGA 2026 season. All championship categories will be present, including A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas, and Super Stock, along with exhibition categories A/FX and H/Gas. Unique to the Saturday program is the Show & Go Cruise In for those who have a classic car that is a 1972-year model or older. Simply cruise to the track in your classic, and you’ll get inside preferred parking at Rockingham Dragway with a purchase of an admission ticket. The first one hundred cars will receive a commemorative dash plaque designed by SEGA’s Stephen Smith, who is the artist for the great SEGA event posters. In addition, Tom Sarmento, the head mechanic for the famed Dukes of Hazard show, will be in attendance with General Lees on display (July 31, Friday as well). SEGA drag racing has been to The Rock early in its existence in exhibition, but it’s been over a decade since SEGA has been to the historic facility in North Carolina, and this time it’s for points towards a championship title in the toughest nostalgia drag racing that there is.

Both evenings, Friday and Saturday, racing will ignite action at 5:00 PM Eastern. Friday will be the completion of the RAM Clutches Nationals along with test and tune, with gates opening at 3:00 PM ET ($20 admission). Saturday has qualifying scheduled for 5:00 PM Eastern with championship eliminations to follow, along with the SEGA-promoted cruise-in – gates open at 1:00 PM Eastern ($25 admission – $35 weekend pass). Southeast Gassers Association competition will contest heads-up, first to the finish line eliminations representing an authentic 1960s racing experience. 

For more information, you can visit www.southeastgassers.com or www.Rockinghamdragway.com – also check out the social media outlets for both the Southeast Gassers Association and Rockingham Dragway on the major platforms such as Facebook.

THE SOUTHEAST GASSERS ASSOCIATION 2026 SCHEDULE

7/31 – 8/1 Rockingham Dragway – Rockingham, NC. (Knoxville race to be completed Friday night)

8/22 Farmington Dragway – Mocksville, NC.

9/12 Greer Dragway – Greer, SC.

10/9, 10 Gulfport Dragway – Gulfport, MS. (Double Feature)

10/31 Shadyside Dragway – Shelby, NC.

ABOUT BOWL4LIFE FOUNDATION

The Bowl4Life Foundation is dedicated to growing the sport of bowling by providing scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers. Our mission is to foster both physical and mental skill development alongside core values such as integrity, honesty, professionalism, and respect. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and competitive environment that inspires bowlers of all backgrounds to reach their full potential while ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their growth. With a strong commitment to awarding scholarships, we aim to empower the next generation of athletes and make bowling a lifelong passion for individuals and families alike. Learn more at bowl4life.com.

ABOUT SOUTHEAST GASSERS ASSOCIATION DRAG RACING                                                                                                                                        

Southeast Gassers Association Ready To Rock Out At The Rock For The Bowl4Life Foundation Rock Revival

The premier gasser series in drag racing, the Southeast Gassers Association, will rock out at Rockingham Dragway for the completion of the Ram Clutches Nationals and contest The Bowl4Life Foundation Rock Revival (July 31 August 1). Races four and five of SEGA championship drag racing will be the highlight of a SEGA weekend offering a unique experience in Richmond County, North Carolina, for SEGA fans. Fans will get to experience two races under the lights, test and tune, and a cruise-in, all at the historic Rockingham Dragway. SEGA competitors will have their machines tuned up to sing the sweet song of gasser drag racing as it was in the 1960s, yet in the modern day.

When SEGA rolled away from Rocky Top for race four of the championship season at Knoxville Dragway, it was unfinished due to rain. With that, a rare double feature event will be held at the Bowl4Life Foundation Rock Revival to complete the remainder of the Ram Clutches Nationals. On Friday evening at Rockingham Dragway, the action will fire up with picking up eliminations from Knoxville with round 1 of B/Gas competition. From there, the race will be run to the crowning of event champions, along with test and tune worked in during cool down periods. It avails fans in central North Carolina an opportunity to experience a double feature weekend which has only happened thus far and is scheduled in 2026 at Gulfport Dragway. Friday night under the lights in Richmond County will showcase not just testing but actual heads-up first-to-the-finish drag racing SEGA style.

Friday is the opening act for SEGA championship drag racing at Rockingham Dragway. To be contested on Saturday is the Bowl4Life Foundation Rock Revival. It will be SEGA drag racing as expected under the lights once again for the fifth race of the SEGA 2026 season. All championship categories will be present, including A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas, and Super Stock, along with exhibition categories A/FX and H/Gas. Unique to the Saturday program is the Show & Go Cruise In for those who have a classic car that is a 1972-year model or older. Simply cruise to the track in your classic, and you’ll get inside preferred parking at Rockingham Dragway with a purchase of an admission ticket. The first one hundred cars will receive a commemorative dash plaque designed by SEGA’s Stephen Smith, who is the artist for the great SEGA event posters. In addition, Tom Sarmento, the head mechanic for the famed Dukes of Hazard show, will be in attendance with General Lees on display (July 31, Friday as well). SEGA drag racing has been to The Rock early in its existence in exhibition, but it’s been over a decade since SEGA has been to the historic facility in North Carolina, and this time it’s for points towards a championship title in the toughest nostalgia drag racing that there is.

Both evenings, Friday and Saturday, racing will ignite action at 5:00 PM Eastern. Friday will be the completion of the RAM Clutches Nationals along with test and tune, with gates opening at 3:00 PM ET ($20 admission). Saturday has qualifying scheduled for 5:00 PM Eastern with championship eliminations to follow, along with the SEGA-promoted cruise-in – gates open at 1:00 PM Eastern ($25 admission – $35 weekend pass). Southeast Gassers Association competition will contest heads-up, first to the finish line eliminations representing an authentic 1960s racing experience. 

For more information, you can visit www.southeastgassers.com or www.Rockinghamdragway.com – also check out the social media outlets for both the Southeast Gassers Association and Rockingham Dragway on the major platforms such as Facebook.

THE SOUTHEAST GASSERS ASSOCIATION 2026 SCHEDULE

7/31 – 8/1 Rockingham Dragway – Rockingham, NC. (Knoxville race to be completed Friday night)

8/22 Farmington Dragway – Mocksville, NC.

9/12 Greer Dragway – Greer, SC.

10/9, 10 Gulfport Dragway – Gulfport, MS. (Double Feature)

10/31 Shadyside Dragway – Shelby, NC.

ABOUT BOWL4LIFE FOUNDATION

The Bowl4Life Foundation is dedicated to growing the sport of bowling by providing scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers. Our mission is to foster both physical and mental skill development alongside core values such as integrity, honesty, professionalism, and respect. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and competitive environment that inspires bowlers of all backgrounds to reach their full potential while ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their growth. With a strong commitment to awarding scholarships, we aim to empower the next generation of athletes and make bowling a lifelong passion for individuals and families alike. Learn more at bowl4life.com.

ABOUT SOUTHEAST GASSERS ASSOCIATION DRAG RACING                                                                                                                                        

Our mission is to bring back the authentic drag racing from the 1960’s and to put on a show the whole family will love. The 1960’s produced some of the most exciting times in drag racing history and we are doing our best to preserve that time at the track. Our cars represent the gassers of that era as closely as possible. This means exciting wheels up launches, drivers banging gears with their four speeds, as well as the car’s appearance while sitting in the pits. Follow the Southeast Gassers Association on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

CONCORD, NC (July 30, 2026) – A busy summer rolls on next month for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

August is set to send The Greatest Show on Dirt to 11 races at seven tracks in four states. The stretch includes the longest race of the year by lap count, the sport’s most prestigious race, and much more.

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Let’s look at where to find the World of Outlaws in August:

I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Ironman 55 (Aug. 7-8): The month launches with an event that just keeps on getting bigger.

The Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated races on the calendar and with good reason. It’s two nights of elite Sprint Car racing at one of the most exciting tracks in the world. I-55 is a fast 1/3 mile that races like a bullring. It’s slide jobs that’ll make you hold your breath in every corner. And the best part of the Ironman? Fans are treated to a grueling 55-lap finale for $25,000.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid is the defending Ironman 55 champion after hoisting the iconic dumbbell trophy last year with his Roth Motorsports crew. Craig Dollansky and Kyle Larson are tied for the most wins with three apiece.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Knoxville Raceway | NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s (Aug. 12-15): The entire Sprint Car world will converge on Knoxville, IA in mid-August.

The NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s is the race every driver grows up dreaming of winning. It’s the sport’s most prestigious event. It attracts cars from not just all over the country, but across the globe. It’s “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All.” This year’s 65th running pays $200,000-to-win on top of a massive championship Feature purse that awards $15,000 for simply making the show.

Ryan Timms shocked everyone last year by dominating the 64th running aboard the Liebig Motorsports No. 10. Donny Schatz owns 11 titles and could equal Steve Kinser for the most this year. Other Knoxville Nationals champions expected to compete include Sammy Swindell, David Gravel, and Kyle Larson.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Ogilvie Raceway | Big O Showdown presented by Wagamon Brothers (Aug. 21): The tour aims north when the Knoxville Nationals wraps up with Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway as the destination. The World of Outlaws debuted at the top-tier facility in 2023, and it’s becoming a staple of the schedule in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

Carson Macedo won the first visit in 2023 by leading every lap. He nearly kept his record perfect in 2024, but Sheldon Haudenschild wowed the crowd with a last-lap slider for victory. Macedo returned to Victory Lane last year.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Jackson Motorplex | Fendt Showdown (Aug. 22): The Minnesota weekend wraps up with a trip to the state’s most visited track in Series history. Jackson Motorplex has welcomed the World of Outlaws 35 times before, and the Fendt Showdown will be the 36th.

Like Ogilvie, Carson Macedo always seems to find speed when he and his Jason Johnson Racing team invade Jackson. The Lemoore, CA native is already the track’s winningest driver with six checkered flags, including five in his last eight tries. Logan Schuchart and Donny Schatz are no slouches with four Jackson victories apiece.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

River Cities Speedway | 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour (Aug. 28): A North Dakota tripleheader is slated to punctuate the month, beginning at Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway. The bullring is famous for being longtime Series announcer Johnny Gibson’s favorite track among the more than 400 he’s visited, thanks to the non-stop, white-knuckle racing it dishes out.

Fargo, ND’s Donny Schatz always attracts plenty of attention when he heads to his home state. Of the 36 World of Outlaws races at River Cities, he’s won a dozen of them and never finished worse than eighth. The last four visits have belonged to the California duo of Buddy Kofoid and Carson Macedo, with each of them topping two.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Fix It Forward Speedway | Danny Schatz Memorial (Aug. 29): The meat in the North Dakota sandwich is West Fargo’s Fix It Forward Speedway (formerly Red River Valley Speedway). The 72nd World of Outlaws race at the track will honor Donny Schatz’s late father with the Danny Schatz Memorial.

Donny would love nothing more than to win this one for his dad. Six of his 317 career World of Outlaws triumphs came courtesy of Fix It Forward Speedway. It’s also where he made his Series debut in 1993. Sheldon Haudenschild and Carson Macedo split last year’s pair of visits.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Nodak Speedway | Gerdau Metals Recycling Magic City Showdown (Aug. 30): The month and North Dakota triple concludes with a return to Minot’s Nodak Speedway. The World of Outlaws last stopped at the 3/8 mile was in 2018.

It should come as no surprise that Nodak has also been very kind to Donny Schatz. He won a whopping five in a row from 2012-2016 at the track located in the town where he was born. Add it all up, and he boasts 23 total World of Outlaws wins at the three facilities that comprise the tripleheader. Two-time and defending Series champion David Gravel is also a Nodak winner, topping the 2017 visit.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

THE MONTH AHEAD: Ironman, Knoxville Nationals, Northern Swing Fill August World of Outlaws Calendar

CONCORD, NC (July 30, 2026) – A busy summer rolls on next month for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

August is set to send The Greatest Show on Dirt to 11 races at seven tracks in four states. The stretch includes the longest race of the year by lap count, the sport’s most prestigious race, and much more.

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Let’s look at where to find the World of Outlaws in August:

I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Ironman 55 (Aug. 7-8): The month launches with an event that just keeps on getting bigger.

The Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated races on the calendar and with good reason. It’s two nights of elite Sprint Car racing at one of the most exciting tracks in the world. I-55 is a fast 1/3 mile that races like a bullring. It’s slide jobs that’ll make you hold your breath in every corner. And the best part of the Ironman? Fans are treated to a grueling 55-lap finale for $25,000.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid is the defending Ironman 55 champion after hoisting the iconic dumbbell trophy last year with his Roth Motorsports crew. Craig Dollansky and Kyle Larson are tied for the most wins with three apiece.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Knoxville Raceway | NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s (Aug. 12-15): The entire Sprint Car world will converge on Knoxville, IA in mid-August.

The NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s is the race every driver grows up dreaming of winning. It’s the sport’s most prestigious event. It attracts cars from not just all over the country, but across the globe. It’s “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All.” This year’s 65th running pays $200,000-to-win on top of a massive championship Feature purse that awards $15,000 for simply making the show.

Ryan Timms shocked everyone last year by dominating the 64th running aboard the Liebig Motorsports No. 10. Donny Schatz owns 11 titles and could equal Steve Kinser for the most this year. Other Knoxville Nationals champions expected to compete include Sammy Swindell, David Gravel, and Kyle Larson.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Ogilvie Raceway | Big O Showdown presented by Wagamon Brothers (Aug. 21): The tour aims north when the Knoxville Nationals wraps up with Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway as the destination. The World of Outlaws debuted at the top-tier facility in 2023, and it’s becoming a staple of the schedule in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

Carson Macedo won the first visit in 2023 by leading every lap. He nearly kept his record perfect in 2024, but Sheldon Haudenschild wowed the crowd with a last-lap slider for victory. Macedo returned to Victory Lane last year.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Jackson Motorplex | Fendt Showdown (Aug. 22): The Minnesota weekend wraps up with a trip to the state’s most visited track in Series history. Jackson Motorplex has welcomed the World of Outlaws 35 times before, and the Fendt Showdown will be the 36th.

Like Ogilvie, Carson Macedo always seems to find speed when he and his Jason Johnson Racing team invade Jackson. The Lemoore, CA native is already the track’s winningest driver with six checkered flags, including five in his last eight tries. Logan Schuchart and Donny Schatz are no slouches with four Jackson victories apiece.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

River Cities Speedway | 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour (Aug. 28): A North Dakota tripleheader is slated to punctuate the month, beginning at Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway. The bullring is famous for being longtime Series announcer Johnny Gibson’s favorite track among the more than 400 he’s visited, thanks to the non-stop, white-knuckle racing it dishes out.

Fargo, ND’s Donny Schatz always attracts plenty of attention when he heads to his home state. Of the 36 World of Outlaws races at River Cities, he’s won a dozen of them and never finished worse than eighth. The last four visits have belonged to the California duo of Buddy Kofoid and Carson Macedo, with each of them topping two.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Fix It Forward Speedway | Danny Schatz Memorial (Aug. 29): The meat in the North Dakota sandwich is West Fargo’s Fix It Forward Speedway (formerly Red River Valley Speedway). The 72nd World of Outlaws race at the track will honor Donny Schatz’s late father with the Danny Schatz Memorial.

Donny would love nothing more than to win this one for his dad. Six of his 317 career World of Outlaws triumphs came courtesy of Fix It Forward Speedway. It’s also where he made his Series debut in 1993. Sheldon Haudenschild and Carson Macedo split last year’s pair of visits.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Nodak Speedway | Gerdau Metals Recycling Magic City Showdown (Aug. 30): The month and North Dakota triple concludes with a return to Minot’s Nodak Speedway. The World of Outlaws last stopped at the 3/8 mile was in 2018.

It should come as no surprise that Nodak has also been very kind to Donny Schatz. He won a whopping five in a row from 2012-2016 at the track located in the town where he was born. Add it all up, and he boasts 23 total World of Outlaws wins at the three facilities that comprise the tripleheader. Two-time and defending Series champion David Gravel is also a Nodak winner, topping the 2017 visit.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/the-month-ahead-ironman-knoxville-nationals-northern-swing-fill-august-world-of-outlaws-calendar/

NASCAR Hall of Famer and 1989 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Rusty Wallace. Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that NASCAR Hall of Famer and 1989 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Rusty Wallace will serve as Grand Marshal of the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10, during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. An avid motorcyclist, Wallace will also host the Rusty Wallace Charity Ride presented by Harley-Davidson on Friday, August 14, in Deadwood, South Dakota. Proceeds from the ride will benefit The NASCAR Foundation and Special Olympics of South Dakota. Wallace earned 55 NASCAR Cup Series victories, the 1984 Rookie of the Year award and the 1991 International Race of Champions title. His accomplishments have earned him induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame and several other prominent motorsports halls of fame. “Sturgis, motorcycles and short-track racing. That’s a pretty good combination as far as I’m concerned,” Wallace said. “I’m looking forward to getting out to Sturgis, seeing the great fans and watching the riders go for it!” Wallace will join Progressive AFT competitors and fans for pre-race festivities at the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club as the series concludes its Sturgis doubleheader with a night of short-track racing. Tickets for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954

Next Up Progressive American Flat Track heads to the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, for two nights of racing during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The doubleheader opens with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8, featuring inaugural NASCAR Truck Series Champion Mike Skinner as Grand Marshal, followed by the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10. Get tickets to the Progressive American Flat Track events during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally:

Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT:https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954

Rusty Wallace Named Grand Marshal of the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track

NASCAR Hall of Famer and 1989 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Rusty Wallace. Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that NASCAR Hall of Famer and 1989 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Rusty Wallace will serve as Grand Marshal of the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10, during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. An avid motorcyclist, Wallace will also host the Rusty Wallace Charity Ride presented by Harley-Davidson on Friday, August 14, in Deadwood, South Dakota. Proceeds from the ride will benefit The NASCAR Foundation and Special Olympics of South Dakota. Wallace earned 55 NASCAR Cup Series victories, the 1984 Rookie of the Year award and the 1991 International Race of Champions title. His accomplishments have earned him induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame and several other prominent motorsports halls of fame. “Sturgis, motorcycles and short-track racing. That’s a pretty good combination as far as I’m concerned,” Wallace said. “I’m looking forward to getting out to Sturgis, seeing the great fans and watching the riders go for it!” Wallace will join Progressive AFT competitors and fans for pre-race festivities at the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club as the series concludes its Sturgis doubleheader with a night of short-track racing. Tickets for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954

Next Up Progressive American Flat Track heads to the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, for two nights of racing during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The doubleheader opens with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8, featuring inaugural NASCAR Truck Series Champion Mike Skinner as Grand Marshal, followed by the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10. Get tickets to the Progressive American Flat Track events during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally:

Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT:https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, visit https://www.americanflattrack.com

The winningest driver in the country bests the two winningest World of Outlaws drivers to score one for the PA Posse at BAPS

YORK HAVEN, PA (July 29, 2026) – The Bricker’s french fries belonged to the PA Posse Wednesday night.

The Pennsylvania fans erupted as they watched the Posse even the 2026 scoreboard with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in the sport’s fiercest rivalry. York, PA’s Chase Dietz made the “Keystone State” crowd proud as he held off two of the best Sprint Car drivers in the world on home turf at BAPS Motor Speedway.

Dietz lined up on the outside of the front row alongside David Gravel for the Bricker’s Bash. The green flag dropped, and Dietz rocketed on the cushion around Gravel to take early command aboard the Stehman Motorsports No. 23D.

It was all Dietz in the early going as he paced Gravel while Michael “Buddy” Kofoid battled with Garet Williamson for third. Kofoid secured the spot and began to pursue Dietz along with Gravel. Lapped traffic tightened the lead trio as the laps faded as Gravel and Kofoid closed in. But a duel began for the runner-up spot as Kofoid snatched it and allowed Dietz to get just enough of a lead to bring the Posse fans to their feet as he took the checkered flag.

“Man, what a year it’s been,” Dietz said. “This is incredible for what we’ve been able to accomplish. To pull off an Outlaw win last year and do it again this year, this is awesome. I’m really happy for our guys. A lot of work and time are put in by all of us involved. John and Kelly (Stehman) give us such an amazing team and environment. We’re very fortunate right now. To be able to beat these guys especially on home turf is pretty awesome. We’ve got a great group of fans here in Pennsylvania. I know they love when the PA Posse kicks the Outlaws’ ass.”

Dietz is the 17th different winner with the World of Outlaws through 44 races this season. BAPS is his second career score with The Greatest Show on Dirt to go along with his National Open prelim triumph last year. It also extended his advantage as the nation’s winningest driver in 410 Sprint Car competition as he’s now racked up 18 trophies. Five of them have come at BAPS. The World of Outlaws and PA Posse are now knotted up at two victories apiece in this year’s chapter of the rivalry.

Buddy Kofoid came home with the second spot in the Roth Motorsports No. 83 to get back on the podium for the first time in six races.

Gravel crossed the finish line third in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 for his fourth consecutive top three finish.

Carson Macedo and Sheldon Haudenschild completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

David Gravel grabbed his 14th Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night this season.

Carson Macedo set Simpson Quick Time in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Carson Macedo (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), David Gravel (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), Garet Williamson (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Sheldon Haudenschild (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Sheldon Haudenschild.

David Gravel topped the Toyota Dash.

Dylan Norris won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Danny Dietrich drove from 19th to 10th to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Lance Dewease was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom earned Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race honors.

Chase Dietz laid down the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Bill Balog.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, Pennsylvania Posse rivalry heads to Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

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

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 23D-Chase Dietz[2]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[4]; 3. 2-David Gravel[1]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 5. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 6. 23-Garet Williamson[3]; 7. 8-Lance Dewease[6]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri[10]; 9. 27-Emerson Axsom[11]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich[19]; 11. 71-Logan Rumsey[8]; 12. 66-Ryan Newton[9]; 13. 1W-Buddy Schweibinz[12]; 14. 2C-Cole Macedo[17]; 15. 5-Tyler Ross[14]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 17. 1S-Logan Schuchart[25]; 18. 7S-Chris Windom[18]; 19. 16C-Skylar Gee[13]; 20. 17N-Dylan Norris[21]; 21. 99M-Kyle Moody[23]; 22. 17-Spencer Bayston[20]; 23. 1A-Cameron Smith[22]; 24. 91-Preston Lattomus[15]; 25. 17B-Bill Balog[24]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

PROTECTING THE PORCH: Dietz Defeats World of Outlaws for Bricker’s Bash Victory

The winningest driver in the country bests the two winningest World of Outlaws drivers to score one for the PA Posse at BAPS

YORK HAVEN, PA (July 29, 2026) – The Bricker’s french fries belonged to the PA Posse Wednesday night.

The Pennsylvania fans erupted as they watched the Posse even the 2026 scoreboard with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in the sport’s fiercest rivalry. York, PA’s Chase Dietz made the “Keystone State” crowd proud as he held off two of the best Sprint Car drivers in the world on home turf at BAPS Motor Speedway.

Dietz lined up on the outside of the front row alongside David Gravel for the Bricker’s Bash. The green flag dropped, and Dietz rocketed on the cushion around Gravel to take early command aboard the Stehman Motorsports No. 23D.

It was all Dietz in the early going as he paced Gravel while Michael “Buddy” Kofoid battled with Garet Williamson for third. Kofoid secured the spot and began to pursue Dietz along with Gravel. Lapped traffic tightened the lead trio as the laps faded as Gravel and Kofoid closed in. But a duel began for the runner-up spot as Kofoid snatched it and allowed Dietz to get just enough of a lead to bring the Posse fans to their feet as he took the checkered flag.

“Man, what a year it’s been,” Dietz said. “This is incredible for what we’ve been able to accomplish. To pull off an Outlaw win last year and do it again this year, this is awesome. I’m really happy for our guys. A lot of work and time are put in by all of us involved. John and Kelly (Stehman) give us such an amazing team and environment. We’re very fortunate right now. To be able to beat these guys especially on home turf is pretty awesome. We’ve got a great group of fans here in Pennsylvania. I know they love when the PA Posse kicks the Outlaws’ ass.”

Dietz is the 17th different winner with the World of Outlaws through 44 races this season. BAPS is his second career score with The Greatest Show on Dirt to go along with his National Open prelim triumph last year. It also extended his advantage as the nation’s winningest driver in 410 Sprint Car competition as he’s now racked up 18 trophies. Five of them have come at BAPS. The World of Outlaws and PA Posse are now knotted up at two victories apiece in this year’s chapter of the rivalry.

Buddy Kofoid came home with the second spot in the Roth Motorsports No. 83 to get back on the podium for the first time in six races.

Gravel crossed the finish line third in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 for his fourth consecutive top three finish.

Carson Macedo and Sheldon Haudenschild completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

David Gravel grabbed his 14th Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night this season.

Carson Macedo set Simpson Quick Time in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Carson Macedo (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), David Gravel (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), Garet Williamson (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Sheldon Haudenschild (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Sheldon Haudenschild.

David Gravel topped the Toyota Dash.

Dylan Norris won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Danny Dietrich drove from 19th to 10th to earn the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger.

Lance Dewease was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom earned Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race honors.

Chase Dietz laid down the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Bill Balog.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, Pennsylvania Posse rivalry heads to Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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

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

FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 23D-Chase Dietz[2]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[4]; 3. 2-David Gravel[1]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 5. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 6. 23-Garet Williamson[3]; 7. 8-Lance Dewease[6]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri[10]; 9. 27-Emerson Axsom[11]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich[19]; 11. 71-Logan Rumsey[8]; 12. 66-Ryan Newton[9]; 13. 1W-Buddy Schweibinz[12]; 14. 2C-Cole Macedo[17]; 15. 5-Tyler Ross[14]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 17. 1S-Logan Schuchart[25]; 18. 7S-Chris Windom[18]; 19. 16C-Skylar Gee[13]; 20. 17N-Dylan Norris[21]; 21. 99M-Kyle Moody[23]; 22. 17-Spencer Bayston[20]; 23. 1A-Cameron Smith[22]; 24. 91-Preston Lattomus[15]; 25. 17B-Bill Balog[24]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/protecting-the-porch-dietz-defeats-world-of-outlaws-for-brickers-bash-victory/

CONCORD, NC (July 29, 2026) — Start making your plans to visit the fastest 1/2-mile track of the “Sunflower State” in 2027.

Building a summer tradition with the American Sprint Car Series, Belleville High Banks will host two nights of racing for the third annual edition of The Big One on Friday-Saturday, June 25-26.

Built in 1910, the 117th year of automobile racing at the Kansas facility will see the ASCS National Tour, Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region presented by Hoosier, and ASCS Gunsmoke Region teaming up for the weekend’s program.

Six-time Series champion Sam Hafertepe Jr. has overwhelmed the last two editions of The Big One. In both 2025 and 2026, the Sunnyvale, TX driver swept the two nights of racing, established a new track record in 2026 (15.030 sec.), and pocketed a total of $24,000 between the two years.

For more information about Belleville High Banks, click here.

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision.

Third Annual Running of The Big One at Belleville Returns to ASCS Slate in 2027 CONCORD, NC (July 29, 2026) — Start making your plans to visit the fastest 1/2-mile track of the “Sunflower State” in 2027.

Building a summer tradition with the American Sprint Car Series, Belleville High Banks will host two nights of racing for the third annual edition of The Big One on Friday-Saturday, June 25-26.

Built in 1910, the 117th year of automobile racing at the Kansas facility will see the ASCS National Tour, Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region presented by Hoosier, and ASCS Gunsmoke Region teaming up for the weekend’s program.

Six-time Series champion Sam Hafertepe Jr. has overwhelmed the last two editions of The Big One. In both 2025 and 2026, the Sunnyvale, TX driver swept the two nights of racing, established a new track record in 2026 (15.030 sec.), and pocketed a total of $24,000 between the two years.

For more information about Belleville High Banks, click here.

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/news/third-annual-running-of-the-big-one-at-belleville-returns-to-ascs-slate-in-2027/

CONCORD, NC (July 29, 2026) – Iowa is the place to be for dirt racing fans in August.

The first two weeks of the month belong to the Sprint Car world with the Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Mediacom leading into the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. Once those festivities wrap up, the fendered cars take it from there.

Four different “Hawkeye State” facilities are on the schedule for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision in late August, and three of them are hosting the Series for the first time in 2026.Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

Maquoketa Speedway | Hawkeye 100 | Aug. 21-22: The Iowa swing starts with the annual visit to one of the state’s best bullrings.

The Hawkeye 100 is back on the World of Outlaws calendar for the third consecutive season in 2026, largely due to the reputation of fantastic racing that Maquoketa has developed. Last year produced a perfect example, as three different drivers led the Feature that ended with a drag race to the checkered flag between Bobby Pierce and Brian Shirley.

This year’s event begins with a Thursday practice night for the first time before competitive action starts on Friday with a $12,000-to-win program. It all builds to Saturday, when $25,000 will be up for grabs at the end of 60 laps.

Southern Iowa Speedway | Oskaloosa Corn Belt Showdown | Aug. 26: One of Iowa’s top Sprint Car tracks is hosting its biggest Late Model race to date in 2026.

Southern Iowa is widely known as the home of the Front Row Challenge during Knoxville Nationals week, but that won’t be the only major midweek race in Oskaloosa in August. The World of Outlaws will be swinging by for a Wednesday show at a track unknown to most of the Series roster.

Although Late Model races at Southern Iowa have been few and far between, the track has hosted its share of national-level Modified racing over the years. Iowa’s own Ryan Gustin won two of his 11 starts with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) in Oskaloosa.

Adams County Speedway | Southwest Iowa Shootout | Aug. 28: The summer schedule concludes with a weekend in the western end of the state.

The first stop is at Adams County, another new addition to the tour. The 1/2-mile is returning to the national Late Model scene in 2026 after more than a quarter-century away, with their last major touring series event being a Hav-A-Tampa race in 2000 won by Scott Bloomquist.

That all changed two weeks ago with the Half Mile Hustle, a race attended by a handful of World of Outlaws regulars looking for laps. Nick Hoffman was on his way to victory until he broke a piston and had to finish the race on seven cylinders, which opened the door for Bobby Pierce to get around him and take the win.

Shelby County Speedway | Harlan Late Model Showdown | Aug. 29: The Iowa tour wraps up at a track drivers and fans have had circled since the schedule was released.

Shelby County has been known to produce Race of the Year candidates nearly every time the gates are opened, and the track’s inaugural World of Outlaws race is expected to be no different. It’s already been a big year in Harlan, as Shelby County recently hosted its first crown jewel when it became the home of the Silver Dollar Nationals.

Ryan Gustin was part of a signature Shelby County sliderfest when he and Devin Moran swapped the lead almost every corner in the Thursday Feature. Bobby Pierce also got close to a win in the main event on Saturday, as he closely trailed eventual winner Ricky Thornton Jr. for most of the race before finishing third.

Find tickets and more information for every World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision event in 2026 by clicking here.

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

THE MONTH AHEAD: Five Nights at Four Tracks Across Iowa Await World of Outlaws in August

CONCORD, NC (July 29, 2026) – Iowa is the place to be for dirt racing fans in August.

The first two weeks of the month belong to the Sprint Car world with the Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Mediacom leading into the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. Once those festivities wrap up, the fendered cars take it from there.

Four different “Hawkeye State” facilities are on the schedule for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision in late August, and three of them are hosting the Series for the first time in 2026.Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

Maquoketa Speedway | Hawkeye 100 | Aug. 21-22: The Iowa swing starts with the annual visit to one of the state’s best bullrings.

The Hawkeye 100 is back on the World of Outlaws calendar for the third consecutive season in 2026, largely due to the reputation of fantastic racing that Maquoketa has developed. Last year produced a perfect example, as three different drivers led the Feature that ended with a drag race to the checkered flag between Bobby Pierce and Brian Shirley.

This year’s event begins with a Thursday practice night for the first time before competitive action starts on Friday with a $12,000-to-win program. It all builds to Saturday, when $25,000 will be up for grabs at the end of 60 laps.

Southern Iowa Speedway | Oskaloosa Corn Belt Showdown | Aug. 26: One of Iowa’s top Sprint Car tracks is hosting its biggest Late Model race to date in 2026.

Southern Iowa is widely known as the home of the Front Row Challenge during Knoxville Nationals week, but that won’t be the only major midweek race in Oskaloosa in August. The World of Outlaws will be swinging by for a Wednesday show at a track unknown to most of the Series roster.

Although Late Model races at Southern Iowa have been few and far between, the track has hosted its share of national-level Modified racing over the years. Iowa’s own Ryan Gustin won two of his 11 starts with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) in Oskaloosa.

Adams County Speedway | Southwest Iowa Shootout | Aug. 28: The summer schedule concludes with a weekend in the western end of the state.

The first stop is at Adams County, another new addition to the tour. The 1/2-mile is returning to the national Late Model scene in 2026 after more than a quarter-century away, with their last major touring series event being a Hav-A-Tampa race in 2000 won by Scott Bloomquist.

That all changed two weeks ago with the Half Mile Hustle, a race attended by a handful of World of Outlaws regulars looking for laps. Nick Hoffman was on his way to victory until he broke a piston and had to finish the race on seven cylinders, which opened the door for Bobby Pierce to get around him and take the win.

Shelby County Speedway | Harlan Late Model Showdown | Aug. 29: The Iowa tour wraps up at a track drivers and fans have had circled since the schedule was released.

Shelby County has been known to produce Race of the Year candidates nearly every time the gates are opened, and the track’s inaugural World of Outlaws race is expected to be no different. It’s already been a big year in Harlan, as Shelby County recently hosted its first crown jewel when it became the home of the Silver Dollar Nationals.

Ryan Gustin was part of a signature Shelby County sliderfest when he and Devin Moran swapped the lead almost every corner in the Thursday Feature. Bobby Pierce also got close to a win in the main event on Saturday, as he closely trailed eventual winner Ricky Thornton Jr. for most of the race before finishing third.

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Corn dog mic activated: Kolby Carlile at the DuQuoin Mile [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

In “10 Minutes + 2 Laps with…”, we take the same amount of time required to complete a Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event (give or take a red flag) and use it to catch up with, and hopefully learn a little about, some of the more prominent figures on the Progressive American Flat Track scene. This week, we caught up with Progressive AFT champion turned Progressive AFT commentator Kolby Carlile. AmericanFlatTrack.com: Hey Kolby, I have to say, you’ve made a seamless transition from racing to commentating. You seem very natural in the role. What’s that experience been like for you? Kolby Carlile: Once I started getting hurt there in 2022, I started doing it just for fun with (“the voice of American Flat Track”) Scottie (Deubler). I had no intention of actually trying to do it full-time like I’m doing now. But I feel like I’ve always been pretty articulate on the podium and things like that, so I think that’s why it naturally flowed really well. And then obviously I’ve had chemistry with Scottie for so long. It’s all really culminated into what we have now. AFT: Does that chemistry go back to him originally interviewing you on the podium and in the pits when you were first coming up? KC: Yeah… And he’s a racer himself to begin with, and then we’d actually done some traveling together a long time ago. So we’ve just built chemistry and rapport over the years. Not even from the interviews, necessarily, but just seeing him at the races and talking in the pits during the weekends. AFT: You both share the self-deprecating humor and your personalities mesh in that sense too. KC: With us being friends, we can kind of mess with each other a little bit and make little jokes. I think that comes off well with the fans because being a little bit looser and funnier, I think deep down that’s how our fans want us to be. They don’t want us to be fully serious. I think that’s just kind of how dirt track fans are.

Scottie Deubler interviews Kolby Carlile immediately after he clinched the 2017 AFT Singles crown [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]

AFT: I have a theory, and you can tell me if you agree. I feel like one of your strengths is the fact that you can relate to the experiences of pretty much everyone out there. You had significant success – Singles title, Production Twins wins, SuperTwins top-fives – but you also know what it’s like to struggle with injuries or having to fight just to make the Main. Thoughts? KC: I think that’s a great point because I truly have been all over. I’ve been on my own team, I’ve been on bad teams, and I’ve been on the best team in the pits. I have had the highest of highs, winning the championship and having some good results, and then the lowest of lows, being injured just repeatedly there towards the end, having a lot of surgeries but no luck. I also think I’ve got a good vision of what I’m actually watching. I’ve got enough respect for my (former) competitors, that even though sometimes I can’t do what they can, and I can’t go as fast as some of them can, I still feel like I’m well versed enough in what they’re doing that I can call them out if I think they could be doing something better. That’s a fine line to walk at times, but I feel confident in it, and I think that helps bring another layer to the commentary. AFT: You mentioned having had experience with what you termed the best team in the paddock… It may be hard for some people to remember – but I’m sure you’re not one of them – that Estenson Racing endured some real struggles developing the Yamaha to get it where it is now. Back in ‘21, for example, you and JD (Beach) had to give everything you had just to sniff the top ten. And now they’re on the box pretty much every week. When you see what they’re doing, do you feel a sense of pride in having played a role in that development, or are you just wishing you had ridden a bike like the one they have now? KC: Honestly, I don’t think we played much of a role. I’d like to think we did, but I just think that the leap they took at the end of 2021 coming out with flywheel, and then just all of a sudden figuring out the electronic package in 2022, that bike was night-and-day better than what I, JD, and Jake Johnson rode. There were times where JD and I were battling to the death for 14th and 15th. I mean, we were going tooth and nail, and we just couldn’t do it. We just didn’t have the equipment under us. Plus we were going up the Indians, which wasn’t easy. But that bike that they rolled out on in ‘22, they just figured it out. So yeah, I really wish I could have ridden that one because I think I could have done well. I think I could have gotten some top fives and maybe a podium… And maybe on the right day, I could have even won. That bike was way better from what we had… Look at JD – look how his results just transformed overnight on the oval tracks.

Kolby Carlile at speed on the Estenson Yamaha in Springfield in 2020 [Photo: Brian J Nelson for AMA Pro Racing]

AFT: At a minimum, one has got to give Estenson credit for sticking with the program and putting in a huge effort to make that leap. KC: Yeah, it would have been easy to switch to Indians. But that’s not the vision they had. And I mean, they poured so much money into getting it to where it is now, and it was good to see them get there. I just wish I could have been on that bike. AFT: But even now it’s a fight. You look at what the Harley is doing… The XG has been racking up the wins. KC: I think with the rule changes, something’s going on with them. Two years ago, (Estenson) were really, really good. And last year, they were still very good, but this year something just off. Dallas (Daniels) has to be perfect to try to go for these wins. AFT: Every time we do one of these, we ask the same two bonus questions. First, can you name an interest or hobby of yours that is completely removed from racing, engines, or wheels?  KC: I like to read. AFT: What do you read?  Speaker 2: I’ll pretty much read anything, but right now I’m reading Dungeon Crawler Carl. AFT: I have not read that, but I keep seeing it get recommended.  KC: Yeah, it’s phenomenal. AFT: Okay, last question. What would be your death-row style last meal?  KC: Chicken Parmesan.

Next Up Progressive American Flat Track heads to the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, for two nights of racing during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The doubleheader opens with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8, followed by the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10. Get tickets to the Progressive American Flat Track events during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally:

Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT:https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954

10 Minutes + 2 Laps with Kolby Carlile

Corn dog mic activated: Kolby Carlile at the DuQuoin Mile [Photo: Kristen Lassen for AMA Pro Racing]Download high-resolution photo from AMA Pro’s Digital Asset Management system

In “10 Minutes + 2 Laps with…”, we take the same amount of time required to complete a Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event (give or take a red flag) and use it to catch up with, and hopefully learn a little about, some of the more prominent figures on the Progressive American Flat Track scene. This week, we caught up with Progressive AFT champion turned Progressive AFT commentator Kolby Carlile. AmericanFlatTrack.com: Hey Kolby, I have to say, you’ve made a seamless transition from racing to commentating. You seem very natural in the role. What’s that experience been like for you? Kolby Carlile: Once I started getting hurt there in 2022, I started doing it just for fun with (“the voice of American Flat Track”) Scottie (Deubler). I had no intention of actually trying to do it full-time like I’m doing now. But I feel like I’ve always been pretty articulate on the podium and things like that, so I think that’s why it naturally flowed really well. And then obviously I’ve had chemistry with Scottie for so long. It’s all really culminated into what we have now. AFT: Does that chemistry go back to him originally interviewing you on the podium and in the pits when you were first coming up? KC: Yeah… And he’s a racer himself to begin with, and then we’d actually done some traveling together a long time ago. So we’ve just built chemistry and rapport over the years. Not even from the interviews, necessarily, but just seeing him at the races and talking in the pits during the weekends. AFT: You both share the self-deprecating humor and your personalities mesh in that sense too. KC: With us being friends, we can kind of mess with each other a little bit and make little jokes. I think that comes off well with the fans because being a little bit looser and funnier, I think deep down that’s how our fans want us to be. They don’t want us to be fully serious. I think that’s just kind of how dirt track fans are.

Scottie Deubler interviews Kolby Carlile immediately after he clinched the 2017 AFT Singles crown [Photo: Scott Hunter for AMA Pro Racing]

AFT: I have a theory, and you can tell me if you agree. I feel like one of your strengths is the fact that you can relate to the experiences of pretty much everyone out there. You had significant success – Singles title, Production Twins wins, SuperTwins top-fives – but you also know what it’s like to struggle with injuries or having to fight just to make the Main. Thoughts? KC: I think that’s a great point because I truly have been all over. I’ve been on my own team, I’ve been on bad teams, and I’ve been on the best team in the pits. I have had the highest of highs, winning the championship and having some good results, and then the lowest of lows, being injured just repeatedly there towards the end, having a lot of surgeries but no luck. I also think I’ve got a good vision of what I’m actually watching. I’ve got enough respect for my (former) competitors, that even though sometimes I can’t do what they can, and I can’t go as fast as some of them can, I still feel like I’m well versed enough in what they’re doing that I can call them out if I think they could be doing something better. That’s a fine line to walk at times, but I feel confident in it, and I think that helps bring another layer to the commentary. AFT: You mentioned having had experience with what you termed the best team in the paddock… It may be hard for some people to remember – but I’m sure you’re not one of them – that Estenson Racing endured some real struggles developing the Yamaha to get it where it is now. Back in ‘21, for example, you and JD (Beach) had to give everything you had just to sniff the top ten. And now they’re on the box pretty much every week. When you see what they’re doing, do you feel a sense of pride in having played a role in that development, or are you just wishing you had ridden a bike like the one they have now? KC: Honestly, I don’t think we played much of a role. I’d like to think we did, but I just think that the leap they took at the end of 2021 coming out with flywheel, and then just all of a sudden figuring out the electronic package in 2022, that bike was night-and-day better than what I, JD, and Jake Johnson rode. There were times where JD and I were battling to the death for 14th and 15th. I mean, we were going tooth and nail, and we just couldn’t do it. We just didn’t have the equipment under us. Plus we were going up the Indians, which wasn’t easy. But that bike that they rolled out on in ‘22, they just figured it out. So yeah, I really wish I could have ridden that one because I think I could have done well. I think I could have gotten some top fives and maybe a podium… And maybe on the right day, I could have even won. That bike was way better from what we had… Look at JD – look how his results just transformed overnight on the oval tracks.

Kolby Carlile at speed on the Estenson Yamaha in Springfield in 2020 [Photo: Brian J Nelson for AMA Pro Racing]

AFT: At a minimum, one has got to give Estenson credit for sticking with the program and putting in a huge effort to make that leap. KC: Yeah, it would have been easy to switch to Indians. But that’s not the vision they had. And I mean, they poured so much money into getting it to where it is now, and it was good to see them get there. I just wish I could have been on that bike. AFT: But even now it’s a fight. You look at what the Harley is doing… The XG has been racking up the wins. KC: I think with the rule changes, something’s going on with them. Two years ago, (Estenson) were really, really good. And last year, they were still very good, but this year something just off. Dallas (Daniels) has to be perfect to try to go for these wins. AFT: Every time we do one of these, we ask the same two bonus questions. First, can you name an interest or hobby of yours that is completely removed from racing, engines, or wheels?  KC: I like to read. AFT: What do you read?  Speaker 2: I’ll pretty much read anything, but right now I’m reading Dungeon Crawler Carl. AFT: I have not read that, but I keep seeing it get recommended.  KC: Yeah, it’s phenomenal. AFT: Okay, last question. What would be your death-row style last meal?  KC: Chicken Parmesan.

Next Up Progressive American Flat Track heads to the historic Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota, for two nights of racing during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The doubleheader opens with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Saturday, August 8, followed by the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track on Monday, August 10. Get tickets to the Progressive American Flat Track events during the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally:

Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT:https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-191302Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-194954

DETROIT (July 28, 2026) – Cadillac Racing has had eight straight podium finishes with four wins and is looking to make it nine straight podiums in the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin on August 2.  This year’s event presents a new challenge for all drivers and teams. Unlike previous races at Road America, which consisted of a 2-hour and 40-minute version, teams now face a six-hour endurance battle at the famous road course.  The No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R is entering Road America coming off wins at the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic and Watkins Glen along with eight consecutive podium finishes, the longest podium streak in the current era of the GTP class.  They also had two wins coming last fall at Indianapolis and Road Atlanta then finishing second in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, third at Sebring and second at Long Beach and Laguna Seca.  Drivers Jack Aitken and Earl Bamber are looking to continue their podium streak as well as looking for their third consecutive win. They will again be joined by Frederik Vesti who will compete with them during all the endurance races.  Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing with the No. 10 (Ricky Talyor and Filipe Albuquerque) and No. 40 (Jordan Taylor and Louis Deletraz) are also looking to score a victory. In last years event, the No. 10 finished eighth, while the No. 40 was ninth.  Cadillac Racing has earned three pole starts, eight podiums and one victory at the track since its 2017 IMSA prototype competition debut.  The Six-Hour race starts at 10:40 am CDT and will be streamed on Peacock and streamed on IMSA’s YouTube page (outside United States). IMSA Radio will stream live audio coverage on XM 206, Channel 996 on the SiriusXM app and IMSA.com.

What they’re saying No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R Ricky Taylor: “The V Series.R is well suited to road America. The high-speed nature and heavy brake zones of the track is a lot like Le Mans, and for a six-hour race we just have to adapt to the conditions as the track evolves.” Filipe Albuquerque: “Road America is one of my favorite tracks on the calendar. The flow of this track is simply amazing, so now having six hours of it is going to be just great and a lot of fun. We had a test there that went well, which is so important. So, I’m looking forward to being back there to race. It’s going to be interesting as well with the pick-up game through the six hours – I remember this very well from when we drove there for two-and-a-half hours. It’s already crazy at the carousel, so now with six hours it will be even crazier.”

No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R Jack Aitken: “I think just treat it like a normal day, normal weekend. Obviously, we’re in a pretty good groove at the moment, as a team, as a crew. I think we’ve had some good progress this year with the evo update on the Cadillacs as well, and that’s been, it was a lot of hard work in the offseason to get that ready and ship shape and doing what we wanted it to do, and that’s helped. So, a lot of things come together. I don’t think we are in a position where we’re really desperately trying to hold onto a streak. You know, it’s a great thing to have, but the reality is we’re coming into every weekend, trying to do the best job we can. The streak will end at some point, and I don’t know if that’ll be this weekend with a hat trick of 4th places, or if we can keep it going even longer, but, we feel good, and just want to keep enjoying it and we’re working well, so why would we change anything at the moment?” Earl Bamber: “Can’t wait to be back at Road America. It has to be my favorite race on the calendar and now adding it to a six-hour race is even more exciting. It’s sort of uncharted territory and coming off back-to-back wins as a team, we’re trying the keep the hot streak going.” Frederik Vesti “I’m ready to go to Road America and it’s an exciting race coming up. Obviously, our year so far has been very good and the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac and my teammate have done a fantastic job. And we are looking to continue down that same path with consistent good work throughout the race. I tested there a couple of weeks ago and it will be my first race ever at Road America, but with it being a six-hour race, it should be a good couple of stints for me and I can’t wait to be back in the car.” No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R Louis Deletraz: “I’m excited to be at Road America. It’s one of my favorite tracks on the calendar and I’m really looking forward to six hours on this track. Having an endurance race at this track will be new for everyone in GTP, so I’m sure it will bring some interesting race dynamics and strategies. We tested a few weeks ago and it was positive. The Cadillac V-Series.R was great and easy to drive on this high grip track.” Jordan Taylor: “The Cadillac has been strong at all types of circuits this year, whether the high banks of Daytona, the streets of Detroit, or the sweeping corners of Watkins Glen. I think Road America has a mix of many of those, so I think we will have a very strong package for the weekend.”

Cadillac Racing at Road America results 2025-2017 2025: Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R) start sixth – Earl Bamber, Jack Aitken         Eighth (No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R) start seventh – Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque         Ninth (No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R) start ninth – Jordan Taylor, Louis Deletraz2024: Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R) start fifth – Pipo Derani, Jack Aitken         Ninth (No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R) start third – Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande2023: Fifth (No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R) start third – Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande        Sixth (No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R) started first – Pipo Derani, Alexader Sims2022: Second (No. 02 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start second – Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn         Third (No. 01 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande         Fifth (No. 5 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Tristan Vautier, Richard Westbrook         Sixth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Pipo Derani, Olivier Pla2021: First (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start first – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr         Third (No. 01 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Renger van der Zande, Kevin Magnussen         Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Tristan Vautier, Loic Duval2020: Second (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Renger van der Zande, Ryan Briscoe         Third (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start seventh – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr          Fourth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Joao Barbosa, Sebastien Bourdais          Seventh (No. 85 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start eighth – Tristan Vautier, Chris Miller2019: Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr         Fifth (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start 10th – Renger van der Zande, Jordan Taylor         Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start seventh – Joao Barbosa, Filipe Albuquerque         Eighth (No. 85 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start eighth – Tristan Vautier, Misha Goikhberg         Ninth (No. 84 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Simon Trummer, Stephen Simpson2018: Third (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start eighth — Felipe Nasr, Eric Curran         Fourth (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start third – Renger van der Zande, Jordan Taylor         Seventh (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Joao Barbosa, Filipe Albuquerque2017: Second (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start first – Ricky Taylor, Jordan Taylor         Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Dane Cameron, Eric Curran         Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start 11th – Christian Fittipaldi, Joao Barbosa

Cadillac looking for more success in Elkhart Lake

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DETROIT (July 28, 2026) – Cadillac Racing has had eight straight podium finishes with four wins and is looking to make it nine straight podiums in the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin on August 2.  This year’s event presents a new challenge for all drivers and teams. Unlike previous races at Road America, which consisted of a 2-hour and 40-minute version, teams now face a six-hour endurance battle at the famous road course.  The No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R is entering Road America coming off wins at the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic and Watkins Glen along with eight consecutive podium finishes, the longest podium streak in the current era of the GTP class.  They also had two wins coming last fall at Indianapolis and Road Atlanta then finishing second in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, third at Sebring and second at Long Beach and Laguna Seca.  Drivers Jack Aitken and Earl Bamber are looking to continue their podium streak as well as looking for their third consecutive win. They will again be joined by Frederik Vesti who will compete with them during all the endurance races.  Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing with the No. 10 (Ricky Talyor and Filipe Albuquerque) and No. 40 (Jordan Taylor and Louis Deletraz) are also looking to score a victory. In last years event, the No. 10 finished eighth, while the No. 40 was ninth.  Cadillac Racing has earned three pole starts, eight podiums and one victory at the track since its 2017 IMSA prototype competition debut.  The Six-Hour race starts at 10:40 am CDT and will be streamed on Peacock and streamed on IMSA’s YouTube page (outside United States). IMSA Radio will stream live audio coverage on XM 206, Channel 996 on the SiriusXM app and IMSA.com.

What they’re saying No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R Ricky Taylor: “The V Series.R is well suited to road America. The high-speed nature and heavy brake zones of the track is a lot like Le Mans, and for a six-hour race we just have to adapt to the conditions as the track evolves.” Filipe Albuquerque: “Road America is one of my favorite tracks on the calendar. The flow of this track is simply amazing, so now having six hours of it is going to be just great and a lot of fun. We had a test there that went well, which is so important. So, I’m looking forward to being back there to race. It’s going to be interesting as well with the pick-up game through the six hours – I remember this very well from when we drove there for two-and-a-half hours. It’s already crazy at the carousel, so now with six hours it will be even crazier.”

No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R Jack Aitken: “I think just treat it like a normal day, normal weekend. Obviously, we’re in a pretty good groove at the moment, as a team, as a crew. I think we’ve had some good progress this year with the evo update on the Cadillacs as well, and that’s been, it was a lot of hard work in the offseason to get that ready and ship shape and doing what we wanted it to do, and that’s helped. So, a lot of things come together. I don’t think we are in a position where we’re really desperately trying to hold onto a streak. You know, it’s a great thing to have, but the reality is we’re coming into every weekend, trying to do the best job we can. The streak will end at some point, and I don’t know if that’ll be this weekend with a hat trick of 4th places, or if we can keep it going even longer, but, we feel good, and just want to keep enjoying it and we’re working well, so why would we change anything at the moment?” Earl Bamber: “Can’t wait to be back at Road America. It has to be my favorite race on the calendar and now adding it to a six-hour race is even more exciting. It’s sort of uncharted territory and coming off back-to-back wins as a team, we’re trying the keep the hot streak going.” Frederik Vesti “I’m ready to go to Road America and it’s an exciting race coming up. Obviously, our year so far has been very good and the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac and my teammate have done a fantastic job. And we are looking to continue down that same path with consistent good work throughout the race. I tested there a couple of weeks ago and it will be my first race ever at Road America, but with it being a six-hour race, it should be a good couple of stints for me and I can’t wait to be back in the car.” No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R Louis Deletraz: “I’m excited to be at Road America. It’s one of my favorite tracks on the calendar and I’m really looking forward to six hours on this track. Having an endurance race at this track will be new for everyone in GTP, so I’m sure it will bring some interesting race dynamics and strategies. We tested a few weeks ago and it was positive. The Cadillac V-Series.R was great and easy to drive on this high grip track.” Jordan Taylor: “The Cadillac has been strong at all types of circuits this year, whether the high banks of Daytona, the streets of Detroit, or the sweeping corners of Watkins Glen. I think Road America has a mix of many of those, so I think we will have a very strong package for the weekend.”

Cadillac Racing at Road America results 2025-2017 2025: Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R) start sixth – Earl Bamber, Jack Aitken         Eighth (No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R) start seventh – Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque         Ninth (No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R) start ninth – Jordan Taylor, Louis Deletraz2024: Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R) start fifth – Pipo Derani, Jack Aitken         Ninth (No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R) start third – Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande2023: Fifth (No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R) start third – Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande        Sixth (No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R) started first – Pipo Derani, Alexader Sims2022: Second (No. 02 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start second – Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn         Third (No. 01 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande         Fifth (No. 5 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Tristan Vautier, Richard Westbrook         Sixth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Pipo Derani, Olivier Pla2021: First (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start first – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr         Third (No. 01 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Renger van der Zande, Kevin Magnussen         Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Tristan Vautier, Loic Duval2020: Second (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Renger van der Zande, Ryan Briscoe         Third (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start seventh – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr          Fourth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Joao Barbosa, Sebastien Bourdais          Seventh (No. 85 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start eighth – Tristan Vautier, Chris Miller2019: Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr         Fifth (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start 10th – Renger van der Zande, Jordan Taylor         Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start seventh – Joao Barbosa, Filipe Albuquerque         Eighth (No. 85 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start eighth – Tristan Vautier, Misha Goikhberg         Ninth (No. 84 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Simon Trummer, Stephen Simpson2018: Third (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start eighth — Felipe Nasr, Eric Curran         Fourth (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start third – Renger van der Zande, Jordan Taylor         Seventh (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Joao Barbosa, Filipe Albuquerque2017: Second (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start first – Ricky Taylor, Jordan Taylor         Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Dane Cameron, Eric Curran         Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start 11th – Christian Fittipaldi, Joao Barbosa

WORTHINGTON, MN (July 28, 2026) — The “Land of 1,000 Lakes” is back. 

The American Sprint Car Series will visit Minnesota for the first time since 2017 with two debuting tracks comprising the inaugural Rock On Trucks Gopher State 360 Sprint Car Challenge. 

Beginning on Thursday, July 30, the National Tour will visit Worthington Speedway for a $4,000-to-win chase around a 1/4-mile bullring. Then, on Saturday, Aug. 1, the Series will travel 180 miles north to Alexandria, MN, to battle around the 1/2-mile Viking Speedway. 

There will also be a $5,000 points fund for the top three points finishers between the two events, with the champion earning $2,500, second-place receiving $1,500, and third picking up $1,000. Tickets for both days will be available at the track on race day. 

WORTHINGTON INFO 

VIKING INFO 

WATCH ON DIRTVISION 

Here’s a look at the top storylines: 

Minnesota Might – The American Sprint Car Series returns to Minnesota with two brand-new facilities for the best 360 Sprint Car drivers to face. 

Worthington Speedway will be the first of the two debuting tracks with the Series on Thursday night. The track has welcomed 360 Sprint Cars in the past, including the Sprint Car Bandits, though it will be the first time it has hosted a national campaign at the Minnesota 1/4-mile. The only full-time ASCS competitor to garner laps was sophomore Brogan Carder with three visits between 2025-26. 

Viking Speedway will raise the stakes on Saturday with higher speeds and the reward of being the first Gopher State Challenge champion after 30 laps around the 1/2-mile. While the track has hosted 305 Sprint Cars beforehand, the ASCS visit will be the first time a 360 c.i. engine will hit the surface. 

Texas Heat – Sam Hafertepe Jr. has put his veteran skills to work to help him command the ASCS National Tour standings entering the second half of the 2026 season. 

In the Steve King Memorial at Dodge City Raceway Park, Hafertepe used lapped traffic to his advantage to pass Austyn Gossel with 10 laps remaining for his third win of the season and his fourth consecutive at the Kansas track. 

The visits to Worthington and Viking will be the first time Hafertepe has laid eyes on both tracks. In Minnesota ASCS competition, the six-time Series champion was the last winner of a National Tour race in the state with a score at Jackson Motorplex in 2017. 

Awakened – Austyn Gossel created a headwind of momentum with the Series at Dodge City after scoring a Heat win, an Honest Abe Roofing Dash win, and leading the first 20 laps before finishing runner-up to Hafertepe. 

Though he was short of his first Series win, the Fort Collins, CO native jumped from 10th to seventh in the points standings with the career-defining performance. 

Gossel is preparing for two new tracks between Worthington and Viking as he sits atop a two-point gap over Brogan Carder for seventh while tracking down sixth-place Ryder LaPlante, who sits 29 points ahead of the No. 16G pilot. 

No Quit – While Hafertepe is atop the standings to chase the honor of being the only seven-time Series champion, Matt Covington and Seth Bergman have disallowed the No. 15H from creating a large lead. 

Since the Sonoran Clash, Covington has not finished outside of the top-10. Inside the streak, the Glenpool, OK native has earned a podium finish in seven of the last eight races. The consistent visits to the podium have him 20 points away from the Series lead to start the second half. 

Bergman is tied with Hafertepe in 2026 wins, but he’s had to pass more cars to achieve the results. The Snohomish, WA native is 74 points away from the Series lead as his quest for a second Series championship takes him to first-time challenges in Minnesota. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 

Thursday, July 30, at Worthington Speedway in Worthington, MN 

Saturday, August 1, at Viking Speedway in Alexandria, MN 

AROUND THE CORNER 

Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 6-8, at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA 

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS 

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1845pts)
2. Matt Covington (-20)
3. Seth Bergman (-74)
4. Kyler Johnson (-266)
5. Whit Gastineau (-274)
6. Ryder LaPlante (-361)
7. Austyn Gossel (-424)
8. Brogan Carder (-426)
9. Cole Schroeder (-448)
10. Terry Easum (-458)

FEATURE WINNERS (9 Drivers) 

3 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Seth Bergman 

2 wins – Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney, Matt Covington 

1 win – Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier  

FEATURE LAPS LED (17 Drivers) 

63 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

52 laps – Justin Peck 

48 laps – Seth Bergman 

33 laps – Matt Covington 

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn 

22 laps – Chris Martin 

21 laps – Austin McCarl 

20 laps – Austyn Gossel 

18 laps – Brady Bacon 

16 laps – Cameron Martin 

13 laps – Brian Brown 

10 laps – Kyler Johnson 

9 laps – Whit Gastineau 

7 laps – Cole Macedo 

6 laps – Tyler Courtney 

3 laps – Sean McClelland 

2 laps – Brady Baker 

QUICK TIME AWARDS (7 Drivers) 

8 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

2 awards – Matt Covington 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Kyler Johnson 

HEAT RACE WINNERS (26 Drivers) 

6 wins – Matt Covington, Seth Bergman 

4 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

3 wins – Whit Gastineau, Garrett Benson 

2 wins – Ryder Laplante, Chris Martin, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson 

1 win – Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Cam Martin, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Blake Hahn, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell, Brady Baker, Howard Moore, Austyn Gossel 

DASH STARTS (36 Drivers) 

12 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

10 starts – Matt Covington 

7 starts – Seth Bergman, Kyler Johnson, Whit Gastineau 

4 starts – Levi Hillier 

3 starts – Chris Martin, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck 

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Garrett Benson, Ryder Laplante, Howard Moore 

1 start – Jordan Mallett, Paul Solomon, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman, Brady Baker, Austyn Gossel 

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (9 Drivers) 

2 wins – Braxton Weger 

1 win – DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery, Brogan Carder, Bradley Fezard 

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (13 Drivers) 

3 awards – Whit Gastineau 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Sam Hafertepe Jr., DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills 

PODIUM FINISHES (20 Drivers) 

9 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington 

4 podiums – Seth Bergman 

3 podiums – Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau 

2 podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier 

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, Kyler Johnson, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Garrett Benson, Christopher Townsend, Austyn Gossel 

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS 

Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins) 

1.  Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
2.  Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
3. Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
4. Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
5. Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
6. Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
7. Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
8. Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin 
9. Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
10. Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
11. Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
12. Fri, June 26 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. Sat, June 27 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
14. Fri, July 10 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Matt Covington (2)
15. Sat, July 11 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Seth Bergman (3)
16. Sat, July 25 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Gopher State Challenge Welcomes New Tracks to ASCS, Extra Money Up For Grabs WORTHINGTON, MN (July 28, 2026) — The “Land of 1,000 Lakes” is back. 

The American Sprint Car Series will visit Minnesota for the first time since 2017 with two debuting tracks comprising the inaugural Rock On Trucks Gopher State 360 Sprint Car Challenge. 

Beginning on Thursday, July 30, the National Tour will visit Worthington Speedway for a $4,000-to-win chase around a 1/4-mile bullring. Then, on Saturday, Aug. 1, the Series will travel 180 miles north to Alexandria, MN, to battle around the 1/2-mile Viking Speedway. 

There will also be a $5,000 points fund for the top three points finishers between the two events, with the champion earning $2,500, second-place receiving $1,500, and third picking up $1,000. Tickets for both days will be available at the track on race day. 

WORTHINGTON INFO 

VIKING INFO 

WATCH ON DIRTVISION 

Here’s a look at the top storylines: 

Minnesota Might – The American Sprint Car Series returns to Minnesota with two brand-new facilities for the best 360 Sprint Car drivers to face. 

Worthington Speedway will be the first of the two debuting tracks with the Series on Thursday night. The track has welcomed 360 Sprint Cars in the past, including the Sprint Car Bandits, though it will be the first time it has hosted a national campaign at the Minnesota 1/4-mile. The only full-time ASCS competitor to garner laps was sophomore Brogan Carder with three visits between 2025-26. 

Viking Speedway will raise the stakes on Saturday with higher speeds and the reward of being the first Gopher State Challenge champion after 30 laps around the 1/2-mile. While the track has hosted 305 Sprint Cars beforehand, the ASCS visit will be the first time a 360 c.i. engine will hit the surface. 

Texas Heat – Sam Hafertepe Jr. has put his veteran skills to work to help him command the ASCS National Tour standings entering the second half of the 2026 season. 

In the Steve King Memorial at Dodge City Raceway Park, Hafertepe used lapped traffic to his advantage to pass Austyn Gossel with 10 laps remaining for his third win of the season and his fourth consecutive at the Kansas track. 

The visits to Worthington and Viking will be the first time Hafertepe has laid eyes on both tracks. In Minnesota ASCS competition, the six-time Series champion was the last winner of a National Tour race in the state with a score at Jackson Motorplex in 2017. 

Awakened – Austyn Gossel created a headwind of momentum with the Series at Dodge City after scoring a Heat win, an Honest Abe Roofing Dash win, and leading the first 20 laps before finishing runner-up to Hafertepe. 

Though he was short of his first Series win, the Fort Collins, CO native jumped from 10th to seventh in the points standings with the career-defining performance. 

Gossel is preparing for two new tracks between Worthington and Viking as he sits atop a two-point gap over Brogan Carder for seventh while tracking down sixth-place Ryder LaPlante, who sits 29 points ahead of the No. 16G pilot. 

No Quit – While Hafertepe is atop the standings to chase the honor of being the only seven-time Series champion, Matt Covington and Seth Bergman have disallowed the No. 15H from creating a large lead. 

Since the Sonoran Clash, Covington has not finished outside of the top-10. Inside the streak, the Glenpool, OK native has earned a podium finish in seven of the last eight races. The consistent visits to the podium have him 20 points away from the Series lead to start the second half. 

Bergman is tied with Hafertepe in 2026 wins, but he’s had to pass more cars to achieve the results. The Snohomish, WA native is 74 points away from the Series lead as his quest for a second Series championship takes him to first-time challenges in Minnesota. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 

Thursday, July 30, at Worthington Speedway in Worthington, MN 

Saturday, August 1, at Viking Speedway in Alexandria, MN 

AROUND THE CORNER 

Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 6-8, at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA 

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS 

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1845pts)
2. Matt Covington (-20)
3. Seth Bergman (-74)
4. Kyler Johnson (-266)
5. Whit Gastineau (-274)
6. Ryder LaPlante (-361)
7. Austyn Gossel (-424)
8. Brogan Carder (-426)
9. Cole Schroeder (-448)
10. Terry Easum (-458)

FEATURE WINNERS (9 Drivers) 

3 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Seth Bergman 

2 wins – Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney, Matt Covington 

1 win – Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier  

FEATURE LAPS LED (17 Drivers) 

63 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

52 laps – Justin Peck 

48 laps – Seth Bergman 

33 laps – Matt Covington 

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn 

22 laps – Chris Martin 

21 laps – Austin McCarl 

20 laps – Austyn Gossel 

18 laps – Brady Bacon 

16 laps – Cameron Martin 

13 laps – Brian Brown 

10 laps – Kyler Johnson 

9 laps – Whit Gastineau 

7 laps – Cole Macedo 

6 laps – Tyler Courtney 

3 laps – Sean McClelland 

2 laps – Brady Baker 

QUICK TIME AWARDS (7 Drivers) 

8 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

2 awards – Matt Covington 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Kyler Johnson 

HEAT RACE WINNERS (26 Drivers) 

6 wins – Matt Covington, Seth Bergman 

4 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

3 wins – Whit Gastineau, Garrett Benson 

2 wins – Ryder Laplante, Chris Martin, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson 

1 win – Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Cam Martin, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Blake Hahn, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell, Brady Baker, Howard Moore, Austyn Gossel 

DASH STARTS (36 Drivers) 

12 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr 

10 starts – Matt Covington 

7 starts – Seth Bergman, Kyler Johnson, Whit Gastineau 

4 starts – Levi Hillier 

3 starts – Chris Martin, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck 

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Garrett Benson, Ryder Laplante, Howard Moore 

1 start – Jordan Mallett, Paul Solomon, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman, Brady Baker, Austyn Gossel 

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (9 Drivers) 

2 wins – Braxton Weger 

1 win – DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery, Brogan Carder, Bradley Fezard 

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (13 Drivers) 

3 awards – Whit Gastineau 

1 award – Seth Bergman, Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Sam Hafertepe Jr., DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills 

PODIUM FINISHES (20 Drivers) 

9 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington 

4 podiums – Seth Bergman 

3 podiums – Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau 

2 podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier 

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, Kyler Johnson, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Garrett Benson, Christopher Townsend, Austyn Gossel 

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS 

Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins) 

1.  Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
2.  Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
3. Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park /Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
4. Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
5. Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
6. Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
7. Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
8. Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin 
9. Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
10. Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
11. Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
12. Fri, June 26 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. Sat, June 27 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
14. Fri, July 10 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Matt Covington (2)
15. Sat, July 11 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Seth Bergman (3)
16. Sat, July 25 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/news/what-to-watch-for-gopher-state-challenge-welcomes-new-tracks-to-ascs-extra-money-up-for-grabs/

YORK HAVEN, PA (July 28, 2026) – Make room on the porch, Pennsylvania. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is on the way.

The Greatest Show on Dirt is ready to punctuate the busiest stretch of the 2026 season by bringing the sport’s fiercest rivalry back to life. Three battles between the World of Outlaws and PA Posse take center stage this week as the two sides face off for bragging rights.

It begins with a Wednesday, July 29, visit to York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway for the Bricker’s Bash. The tour returned to BAPS in 2023 after a more than three-decade absence, and it’s become a staple of the summer schedule since. This week will mark the sixth trip to BAPS in Series history.

Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway takes the spotlight over the weekend for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1. The famed oval is the second most visited track in World of Outlaws history with 243 nights of racing. Friday’s opener will set the stage for a $20,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start finale on Saturday.

The traveling stars of the World of Outlaws are set to invade the “Keystone State.” The Posse is battening down the hatches and preparing to defend the porch. The stage is set for the sport’s most historic battle to resume.

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Let’s look at the week’s top storylines:

OUTLAW EXCELLENCE

The numbers clearly point to two drivers among the World of Outlaws roster as favorites this week, and it’s the two champions.

Donny Schatz has made a habit of sending Pennsylvania fans home disappointed from Williams Grove throughout his legendary career. The historic oval is home to 21 of his 317 career World of Outlaws triumphs, making it the winningest track on his résumé. The 10-time champion is enduring a dry spell there in recent years. His last win there came at the 2020 National Open. Pennsylvania is home turf for CJB Motorsports, and Schatz’s crew chief Barry Jackson calls Carlisle, PA home and owns an extensive notebook for the tracks in the area, so it’s tough to doubt the combination this week.

Like Schatz, David Gravel has won more at Williams Grove than anywhere else during his tenure with The Greatest Show on Dirt. In May this year, the Watertown, CT native became the sixth different driver with at least 10 World of Outlaws victories at Williams Grove when he snatched the Morgan Cup from the Posse. Gravel is also a former BAPS winner, claiming the 2023 Bricker’s Bash.

PREVAILING ON THE PORCH

Schatz and Gravel will be alongside several more World of Outlaws invaders that have conquered Williams Grove in the past.

Lemoore, CA’s Carson Macedo has beaten the Posse four times at the paperclip-shaped track. The first was a 2020 local race when he was driving for Kyle Larson Racing. The three since have been in World of Outlaws competition aboard the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41, including a pair of National Open titles.

Sheldon Haudenschild boasts a pair of Williams Grove trophies. He topped the Summer Nationals opener in 2021 before returning to Victory Lane at last fall’s National Open for $75,000. The Wooster, OH native heads to Pennsylvania with the momentum of 13 podiums in the last 18 races with the KCP Racing team, and they recently took the second spot in points.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid claimed his first Williams Grove checkered flag in 2024 with Roth Motorsports at the National Openprelim. The Penngrove, CA native is currently third in the standings.

It wasn’t a Winged Sprint Car, but Emerson Axsom topped a USAC National Sprint Car race at Williams Grove in 2023. Axsom leads the 2026 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies standings.

SHARK WEEK

The calendar lined up perfectly as Hanover, PA’s own Logan Schuchart will return home with the Shark Racing team during Shark Week.

The 33-year-old cut his teeth in Pennsylvania before jumping on the World of Outlaws tour and becoming a veteran that’s now navigating his 13th campaign. He’s been on the BAPS podium six times, but a victory has eluded him. Schuchart beat the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) in 2012 for the first of his four Williams Grove wins. The latest of those came in 2023 with the World of Outlaws.

Schuchart returns to familiar territory on his best run of the season. He’s reeled off 13 consecutive top 10s, including podiums in the last three. The Shark No. 1S is fourth in the standings, 70 markers behind Carson Macedo for fourth.

THE CONCRETE KING’S CASTLE

Heading to Pennsylvania means heading to the home state of the recently crowned and now two-time Kings Royal champion, Anthony Macri.

The Eldora crown jewel was Macri’s third World of Outlaws win this season and the fourth for the Macri Motorsports No. 39M. Kasey Kahne wheeled it to a popular first Series victory at Williams Grove in May to earn a de facto score for the Posse.

Macri headlines the Posse contingent as they aim to defend home turf, and it would come as no surprise if his win tally grew even more this week. The Dillsburg, PA native owns eight BAPS trophies. One of them came against the World of Outlaws last summer. He won both PA Speedweek shows at Williams Grove this year, and he bested the World of Outlaws at the 1/2 mile to give the 2025 Morgan Cup to the Posse.

POSSE POWER

Macri is far from the only “Keystone State” competitor capable of conquering the World of Outlaws invaders this week.

Nobody in the country has won more 410 Sprint Car races in 2026 than York, PA’s Chase Dietz with a whopping 17, which is five more than the second most. All of them have come within Pennsylvania’s borders aboard the Stehman Motorsports No. 23D, including four at BAPS and one at Williams Grove. Dietz bagged his first World of Outlaws win at “The Grove” last fall.

Lance Dewease must always be looked at any time the World of Outlaws invade Williams Grove. His 118 wins there are the most all-time and outrank the second highest by 28. Of those 118, 17 came against the World of Outlaws. That trails only Steve Kinser (38), Donny Schatz (21), and Mark Kinser (18). The 60-year-old legend from Fayetteville, PA has already been to Williams Grove Victory Lane twice this year in the Rich Eichelberger No. 8.

Troy Wagaman Jr. has won at both tracks on the agenda this week in 2026. The Hanover, PA native triumphed at BAPS on March 29. He’s captured a pair of Williams Grove victories this year, including one with ASCoC.

Additional Posse representatives expected to compete include Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg, PA), Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville, PA), Dylan Norris (Hanover, PA), and many more.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Wednesday, July 29 at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA
Friday-Saturday, July 31-August 1 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA

AROUND THE TURN
Friday-Saturday, August 7-8 at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, MO

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (43/81 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (5786 PTS)
2. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-154 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-166 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-198 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-268 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-378 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-516 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-708 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-726 PTS)
10. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-770 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
9 Wins – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day

FEATURE LAPS LED (28 Drivers):
290 Laps Led – David Gravel
255 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
113 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
87 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
85 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
79 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
30 Laps Led – Corey Day
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
9 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent MarksPODIUM FINISHES (29 Drivers):
22 Podiums – David Gravel
18 Podiums – Michael Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo
7 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
5 Podiums – Garet Williamson
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
17 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Bill Balog
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Chase Dietz

HEAT RACE WINNERS (46 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
19 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
11 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
5 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Spencer Bayston
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Brent Marks, Kerry Madsen
2 Heat Wins – Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson, Bryce Lucius, Brady Bacon, Chris Windom

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (62 Drivers):
31 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Dashes – David Gravel
21 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
16 Dashes – Bill Balog, Carson Macedo
13 Dashes – Garet Williamson
12 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
9 Dashes – Donny Schatz
8 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson
6 Dashes – Kasey Jedrzejek, Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Ryan Timms, Chris Windom
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Kelby Watt, Conner Morrell, Bryce Lucius, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, Corey Day, D.J. Christie, Skylar Gee, Cory Eliason, Ricky Peterson

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (27 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Skylar Gee, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Tyler Courtney, Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (21 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
3 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Ashton Torgerson
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (22 Drivers):
6 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
5 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
3 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (15 Drivers):
13 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
7 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Ashton Torgerson, Nate Dussel

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 (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Bryce Lucius (1)
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Corey Day (1)
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (3)
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada / David Gravel (8)
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (9)
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
Sun, Aug 30 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, 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: World Outlaws, PA Posse Face Off with BAPS, Williams Grove Battles

YORK HAVEN, PA (July 28, 2026) – Make room on the porch, Pennsylvania. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is on the way.

The Greatest Show on Dirt is ready to punctuate the busiest stretch of the 2026 season by bringing the sport’s fiercest rivalry back to life. Three battles between the World of Outlaws and PA Posse take center stage this week as the two sides face off for bragging rights.

It begins with a Wednesday, July 29, visit to York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway for the Bricker’s Bash. The tour returned to BAPS in 2023 after a more than three-decade absence, and it’s become a staple of the summer schedule since. This week will mark the sixth trip to BAPS in Series history.

Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway takes the spotlight over the weekend for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1. The famed oval is the second most visited track in World of Outlaws history with 243 nights of racing. Friday’s opener will set the stage for a $20,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start finale on Saturday.

The traveling stars of the World of Outlaws are set to invade the “Keystone State.” The Posse is battening down the hatches and preparing to defend the porch. The stage is set for the sport’s most historic battle to resume.

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OUTLAW EXCELLENCE

The numbers clearly point to two drivers among the World of Outlaws roster as favorites this week, and it’s the two champions.

Donny Schatz has made a habit of sending Pennsylvania fans home disappointed from Williams Grove throughout his legendary career. The historic oval is home to 21 of his 317 career World of Outlaws triumphs, making it the winningest track on his résumé. The 10-time champion is enduring a dry spell there in recent years. His last win there came at the 2020 National Open. Pennsylvania is home turf for CJB Motorsports, and Schatz’s crew chief Barry Jackson calls Carlisle, PA home and owns an extensive notebook for the tracks in the area, so it’s tough to doubt the combination this week.

Like Schatz, David Gravel has won more at Williams Grove than anywhere else during his tenure with The Greatest Show on Dirt. In May this year, the Watertown, CT native became the sixth different driver with at least 10 World of Outlaws victories at Williams Grove when he snatched the Morgan Cup from the Posse. Gravel is also a former BAPS winner, claiming the 2023 Bricker’s Bash.

PREVAILING ON THE PORCH

Schatz and Gravel will be alongside several more World of Outlaws invaders that have conquered Williams Grove in the past.

Lemoore, CA’s Carson Macedo has beaten the Posse four times at the paperclip-shaped track. The first was a 2020 local race when he was driving for Kyle Larson Racing. The three since have been in World of Outlaws competition aboard the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41, including a pair of National Open titles.

Sheldon Haudenschild boasts a pair of Williams Grove trophies. He topped the Summer Nationals opener in 2021 before returning to Victory Lane at last fall’s National Open for $75,000. The Wooster, OH native heads to Pennsylvania with the momentum of 13 podiums in the last 18 races with the KCP Racing team, and they recently took the second spot in points.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid claimed his first Williams Grove checkered flag in 2024 with Roth Motorsports at the National Openprelim. The Penngrove, CA native is currently third in the standings.

It wasn’t a Winged Sprint Car, but Emerson Axsom topped a USAC National Sprint Car race at Williams Grove in 2023. Axsom leads the 2026 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies standings.

SHARK WEEK

The calendar lined up perfectly as Hanover, PA’s own Logan Schuchart will return home with the Shark Racing team during Shark Week.

The 33-year-old cut his teeth in Pennsylvania before jumping on the World of Outlaws tour and becoming a veteran that’s now navigating his 13th campaign. He’s been on the BAPS podium six times, but a victory has eluded him. Schuchart beat the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) in 2012 for the first of his four Williams Grove wins. The latest of those came in 2023 with the World of Outlaws.

Schuchart returns to familiar territory on his best run of the season. He’s reeled off 13 consecutive top 10s, including podiums in the last three. The Shark No. 1S is fourth in the standings, 70 markers behind Carson Macedo for fourth.

THE CONCRETE KING’S CASTLE

Heading to Pennsylvania means heading to the home state of the recently crowned and now two-time Kings Royal champion, Anthony Macri.

The Eldora crown jewel was Macri’s third World of Outlaws win this season and the fourth for the Macri Motorsports No. 39M. Kasey Kahne wheeled it to a popular first Series victory at Williams Grove in May to earn a de facto score for the Posse.

Macri headlines the Posse contingent as they aim to defend home turf, and it would come as no surprise if his win tally grew even more this week. The Dillsburg, PA native owns eight BAPS trophies. One of them came against the World of Outlaws last summer. He won both PA Speedweek shows at Williams Grove this year, and he bested the World of Outlaws at the 1/2 mile to give the 2025 Morgan Cup to the Posse.

POSSE POWER

Macri is far from the only “Keystone State” competitor capable of conquering the World of Outlaws invaders this week.

Nobody in the country has won more 410 Sprint Car races in 2026 than York, PA’s Chase Dietz with a whopping 17, which is five more than the second most. All of them have come within Pennsylvania’s borders aboard the Stehman Motorsports No. 23D, including four at BAPS and one at Williams Grove. Dietz bagged his first World of Outlaws win at “The Grove” last fall.

Lance Dewease must always be looked at any time the World of Outlaws invade Williams Grove. His 118 wins there are the most all-time and outrank the second highest by 28. Of those 118, 17 came against the World of Outlaws. That trails only Steve Kinser (38), Donny Schatz (21), and Mark Kinser (18). The 60-year-old legend from Fayetteville, PA has already been to Williams Grove Victory Lane twice this year in the Rich Eichelberger No. 8.

Troy Wagaman Jr. has won at both tracks on the agenda this week in 2026. The Hanover, PA native triumphed at BAPS on March 29. He’s captured a pair of Williams Grove victories this year, including one with ASCoC.

Additional Posse representatives expected to compete include Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg, PA), Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville, PA), Dylan Norris (Hanover, PA), and many more.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Wednesday, July 29 at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA
Friday-Saturday, July 31-August 1 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA

AROUND THE TURN
Friday-Saturday, August 7-8 at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, MO

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (43/81 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (5786 PTS)
2. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-154 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-166 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-198 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-268 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-378 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-516 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-708 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-726 PTS)
10. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-770 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
9 Wins – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day

FEATURE LAPS LED (28 Drivers):
290 Laps Led – David Gravel
255 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
113 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
87 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
85 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
79 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
30 Laps Led – Corey Day
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
9 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent MarksPODIUM FINISHES (29 Drivers):
22 Podiums – David Gravel
18 Podiums – Michael Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo
7 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
5 Podiums – Garet Williamson
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
17 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Bill Balog
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Chase Dietz

HEAT RACE WINNERS (46 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
19 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
11 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
5 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Spencer Bayston
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Brent Marks, Kerry Madsen
2 Heat Wins – Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Rees Moran, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson, Bryce Lucius, Brady Bacon, Chris Windom

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (62 Drivers):
31 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Dashes – David Gravel
21 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
16 Dashes – Bill Balog, Carson Macedo
13 Dashes – Garet Williamson
12 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
9 Dashes – Donny Schatz
8 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson
6 Dashes – Kasey Jedrzejek, Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Ryan Timms, Chris Windom
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Chase Dietz, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Kelby Watt, Conner Morrell, Bryce Lucius, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Daryn Pittman, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, Corey Day, D.J. Christie, Skylar Gee, Cory Eliason, Ricky Peterson

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (27 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Logan Schuchart, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Skylar Gee, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Tyler Courtney, Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (21 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
3 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Ashton Torgerson
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (22 Drivers):
6 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
5 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
3 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (15 Drivers):
13 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
7 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Daryn Pittman, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Ashton Torgerson, Nate Dussel

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 (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Bryce Lucius (1)
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Corey Day (1)
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (3)
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada / David Gravel (8)
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (9)
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
Sun, Aug 30 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, 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.

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NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 28, 2026) – Wisconsin’s biggest dirt racing event is back this weekend.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to contest its second crown jewel in as many weeks with Cedar Lake Speedway’s signature event, the USA Nationals. The race was born in 1988 as part of the inaugural season of the Series, and in the 38 years since, it has been conquered by a variety of Hall of Famers and Late Model legends. Names like Billy Moyer, Scott Bloomquist, Josh Richards, Jimmy Owens and Jonathan Davenport highlight the winners list, one that Ryan Gustin added his name to last season.

Gustin became the first driver to earn $100,000 for his USA Nationals victory, and that staggering top prize is back again in 2026. Whether it’s the money, the incredible on-track product or the all-night parties back in the campground, Cedar Lake has something for everyone on offer this weekend.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

REAPER’S RICHES: Ryan Gustin is returning to the site of the biggest night of his racing career.

The Marshalltown, IA native became a first-time crown jewel winner in the 2025 USA Nationals after driving a flawless race and holding off some of the best in the sport at the end, including Hudson O’Neal, Mike Marlar and Brandon Sheppard. That race ignited Gustin’s reputation as someone who shines when big money is on the line, considering his last three World of Outlaws wins dating back to Cedar Lake last year have all been worth $40,000 or more.

Gustin rolls into New Richmond in search of his first World of Outlaws win in three months, but that win came at another Wisconsin facility, Mississippi Thunder Speedway, on the final night of the Dairyland Showdown. While he hasn’t been winning as often as he’d like, Gustin has been logging solid finishes night in and night out, as his ninth-place run in the Prairie Dirt Classic was his ninth-straight top 10.

GOING FOR THREE: When Gustin took the checkered flag one year ago, he ended Bobby Pierce’s mission to win three in a row.

The two-time World of Outlaws champion was victorious in the USA Nationals in 2023 and 2024, making him one of 10 drivers who have won the event more than once. Pierce also won on Thursday night on both occasions, bringing him to four World of Outlaws wins at Cedar Lake in total.

This season’s winner of the Show-Me 100 and the Dirt Late Model Dream will try to make the USA Nationals his third crown jewel triumph of 2026, one week after coming up two spots short in the PDC. Pierce also has history on the table – he’s one win away from tying the World of Outlaws single-season win record of 18, a number achieved by Josh Richards in 2016 and Brandon Sheppard in 2017 and 2019.

MILLS MANIA: Trey Mills has gotten good at stealing the spotlight on Late Model racing’s biggest nights.

The 18-year-old started on the pole at the Dream and the PDC and led a combined 87 laps between the two crown jewels. Mills has the speed early in the night, and his next challenge is learning how to balance driving hard enough to stay up front while keeping his tires fresh enough to finish the job in the closing laps.

He’ll get another chance to run 100 laps against the best this weekend in his first USA Nationals appearance. It’s also another opportunity to make up ground on Daulton Wilson in the MD3 Rookie of the Year hunt, in which Mills has slashed a nearly 200-point deficit earlier in the season down to 53 entering the weekend.

BACK ON TOP: Brandon Sheppard took down the Series regulars last weekend to win his fourth Prairie Dirt Classic, and now the task becomes winning his second crown jewel in as many weeks.

Ever since Sheppard reunited with Rocket1 Racing in 2025, it seemed like it was a matter of when, not if, the pairing would win one of the sport’s biggest races. They checked that box at Fairbury Speedway, which may have been the most likely scenario given Sheppard’s tenacity at the Illinois bullrings.

Could they pull off a repeat seven hours up the road at Cedar Lake? It can’t be ruled out, especially given Mark Richards’ record at the track. Sheppard’s USA Nationals victory in 2018 made him the third different driver to win the event in the Rocket house car, joining his predecessors Davey Johnson (2000) and Josh Richards (2011, 2016).

USA NATS 101: Three busy nights of racing await teams on their way to Saturday’s $100,000 prize.

The weekend starts on Thursday, which features a 30-lap World of Outlaws main event with $10,000 on the line. Thursday is a standard-format, points-paying Series race with no implications on the rest of the weekend.

Friday brings the most unique night of the weekend. World of Outlaws drivers will compete in Qualifying and Heat Races, with the top three finishers in each Heat Race earning a spot in Saturday’s 100-lapper. Additionally, the Heat Race winners will run a Dash on Friday night, which will determine the first three rows of Saturday’s Feature lineup. Friday’s schedule will be capped off by the FANS Fund Dash, which will see drivers voted on by the fans battle for a guaranteed starting spot in the USA Nationals Feature.

It all builds toward Saturday, when the drivers who did not transfer out of their Heat Races on Friday will compete in one of two Last Chance Showdowns, which will both send the top two finishers to the Feature. For drivers who still don’t have a spot in the big dance, their final opportunity to get in comes in the Last Chance Qualifier, which sends two more cars to the back of the starting lineup.

Once the starting grid is set, the only thing separating drivers from a six-figure paycheck will be 100 grueling laps around the high banks of Cedar Lake.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday-Saturday, July 30-Aug. 1, at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (5509 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-77)
3. Tyler Erb (-324)
4. Tim McCreadie (-412)
5. Ryan Gustin (-475)
6. Ethan Dotson (-570)
7. Daulton Wilson (-647)
8. Dennis Erb Jr. (-696)’
9. Trey Mills (-700)
10. Dustin Sorensen (-810)

FEATURE WINNERS (12):
Bobby Pierce – 17
Nick Hoffman – 6
Brandon Sheppard – 3
Tyler Erb – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Mason Zeigler – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (27):
Nick Hoffman – 32
Bobby Pierce – 30
Tyler Erb – 19
Tim McCreadie – 15
Ryan Gustin – 12
Drake Troutman – 10
Brandon Sheppard – 9
Daulton Wilson – 8
Ethan Dotson – 8
Hudson O’Neal – 8
Chris Madden – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Dennis Erb Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 5
Mason Zeigler – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Brandon Overton – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Max Blair – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Zack Mitchell – 1
Dave Hess Jr. – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (23):
Bobby Pierce – 519
Nick Hoffman – 219
Brandon Sheppard – 118
Daulton Wilson – 106
Tyler Erb – 99
Drake Troutman – 99
Ryan Gustin – 73
Chris Madden – 73
Hudson O’Neal – 68
Trey Mills – 63
Jonathan Davenport – 57
Tim McCreadie – 46
Garrett Alberson – 46
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 41
Mike Marlar – 39
Mason Zeigler – 24
Ethan Dotson – 22
Ashton Winger – 22
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Dallon Murty – 3

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (23):
Nick Hoffman – 7
Daulton Wilson – 3
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Drake Troutman – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Chris Madden – 2
Ethan Dotson – 2
Tyler Erb – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Trey Mills – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (19):
Nick Hoffman – 8
Chris Madden – 5
Bobby Pierce – 3
Tim McCreadie – 3
Tyler Erb – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Jonathan Davenport – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Daulton Wilson – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Boom Briggs – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Ross Robinson – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Jason Feger – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (42):
Nick Hoffman – 22
Bobby Pierce – 19
Tyler Erb – 11
Ryan Gustin – 8
Chris Madden – 7
Drake Troutman – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 7
Hudson O’Neal – 6
Daulton Wilson – 6
Tim McCreadie – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Brandon Overton – 4
Mason Zeigler – 3
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Dustin Sorensen – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Trey Mills – 3
Michael Leach – 2
Dallon Murty – 2
Jared Miley – 2
Sam Seawright – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Zack Mitchell – 1
Dave Hess Jr. – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Sam Mars – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Lane Snook – 1
Jason Feger – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (41):
Ethan Dotson – 4
Dennis Erb Jr. – 4
Dallon Murty – 1
Ryan Gustin – 3
Daulton Wilson – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Logan Zarin – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Boom Briggs – 2
Carson Ferguson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Chris Ferguson – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Gordy Gundaker – 1
Nick Davis – 1
Dylan Yoder – 1
Lincoln Smith – 1
Wesley McCray – 1
Kyle Bronson – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Nick Hoffman – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / Bobby Pierce (6)
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Bobby Pierce (7)
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (5)
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Ryan Gustin (1)
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE / Bobby Pierce (8)
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA / Tim McCreadie (2)
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / Mason Zeigler (1)
Wednesday, May 27 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / Bobby Pierce (9)
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH / Ricky Thornton Jr. (1)
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Tyler Erb (1)
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Nick Hoffman (6)
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Bobby Pierce (10)
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Tyler Erb (2)
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI / Bobby Pierce (11)
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Bobby Pierce (12)
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN / Bobby Pierce (13)
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Bobby Pierce (14)
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Bobby Pierce (15)
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN / Bobby Pierce (16)
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY / Daulton Wilson (1)
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Bobby Pierce (17)
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL / Brandon Sheppard (3)
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: Six-Figure Payday Up for Grabs in Cedar Lake’s USA Nationals

NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 28, 2026) – Wisconsin’s biggest dirt racing event is back this weekend.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to contest its second crown jewel in as many weeks with Cedar Lake Speedway’s signature event, the USA Nationals. The race was born in 1988 as part of the inaugural season of the Series, and in the 38 years since, it has been conquered by a variety of Hall of Famers and Late Model legends. Names like Billy Moyer, Scott Bloomquist, Josh Richards, Jimmy Owens and Jonathan Davenport highlight the winners list, one that Ryan Gustin added his name to last season.

Gustin became the first driver to earn $100,000 for his USA Nationals victory, and that staggering top prize is back again in 2026. Whether it’s the money, the incredible on-track product or the all-night parties back in the campground, Cedar Lake has something for everyone on offer this weekend.

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WATCH LIVE ON DIRTVISION

Here are this week’s top storylines:

REAPER’S RICHES: Ryan Gustin is returning to the site of the biggest night of his racing career.

The Marshalltown, IA native became a first-time crown jewel winner in the 2025 USA Nationals after driving a flawless race and holding off some of the best in the sport at the end, including Hudson O’Neal, Mike Marlar and Brandon Sheppard. That race ignited Gustin’s reputation as someone who shines when big money is on the line, considering his last three World of Outlaws wins dating back to Cedar Lake last year have all been worth $40,000 or more.

Gustin rolls into New Richmond in search of his first World of Outlaws win in three months, but that win came at another Wisconsin facility, Mississippi Thunder Speedway, on the final night of the Dairyland Showdown. While he hasn’t been winning as often as he’d like, Gustin has been logging solid finishes night in and night out, as his ninth-place run in the Prairie Dirt Classic was his ninth-straight top 10.

GOING FOR THREE: When Gustin took the checkered flag one year ago, he ended Bobby Pierce’s mission to win three in a row.

The two-time World of Outlaws champion was victorious in the USA Nationals in 2023 and 2024, making him one of 10 drivers who have won the event more than once. Pierce also won on Thursday night on both occasions, bringing him to four World of Outlaws wins at Cedar Lake in total.

This season’s winner of the Show-Me 100 and the Dirt Late Model Dream will try to make the USA Nationals his third crown jewel triumph of 2026, one week after coming up two spots short in the PDC. Pierce also has history on the table – he’s one win away from tying the World of Outlaws single-season win record of 18, a number achieved by Josh Richards in 2016 and Brandon Sheppard in 2017 and 2019.

MILLS MANIA: Trey Mills has gotten good at stealing the spotlight on Late Model racing’s biggest nights.

The 18-year-old started on the pole at the Dream and the PDC and led a combined 87 laps between the two crown jewels. Mills has the speed early in the night, and his next challenge is learning how to balance driving hard enough to stay up front while keeping his tires fresh enough to finish the job in the closing laps.

He’ll get another chance to run 100 laps against the best this weekend in his first USA Nationals appearance. It’s also another opportunity to make up ground on Daulton Wilson in the MD3 Rookie of the Year hunt, in which Mills has slashed a nearly 200-point deficit earlier in the season down to 53 entering the weekend.

BACK ON TOP: Brandon Sheppard took down the Series regulars last weekend to win his fourth Prairie Dirt Classic, and now the task becomes winning his second crown jewel in as many weeks.

Ever since Sheppard reunited with Rocket1 Racing in 2025, it seemed like it was a matter of when, not if, the pairing would win one of the sport’s biggest races. They checked that box at Fairbury Speedway, which may have been the most likely scenario given Sheppard’s tenacity at the Illinois bullrings.

Could they pull off a repeat seven hours up the road at Cedar Lake? It can’t be ruled out, especially given Mark Richards’ record at the track. Sheppard’s USA Nationals victory in 2018 made him the third different driver to win the event in the Rocket house car, joining his predecessors Davey Johnson (2000) and Josh Richards (2011, 2016).

USA NATS 101: Three busy nights of racing await teams on their way to Saturday’s $100,000 prize.

The weekend starts on Thursday, which features a 30-lap World of Outlaws main event with $10,000 on the line. Thursday is a standard-format, points-paying Series race with no implications on the rest of the weekend.

Friday brings the most unique night of the weekend. World of Outlaws drivers will compete in Qualifying and Heat Races, with the top three finishers in each Heat Race earning a spot in Saturday’s 100-lapper. Additionally, the Heat Race winners will run a Dash on Friday night, which will determine the first three rows of Saturday’s Feature lineup. Friday’s schedule will be capped off by the FANS Fund Dash, which will see drivers voted on by the fans battle for a guaranteed starting spot in the USA Nationals Feature.

It all builds toward Saturday, when the drivers who did not transfer out of their Heat Races on Friday will compete in one of two Last Chance Showdowns, which will both send the top two finishers to the Feature. For drivers who still don’t have a spot in the big dance, their final opportunity to get in comes in the Last Chance Qualifier, which sends two more cars to the back of the starting lineup.

Once the starting grid is set, the only thing separating drivers from a six-figure paycheck will be 100 grueling laps around the high banks of Cedar Lake.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday-Saturday, July 30-Aug. 1, at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Bobby Pierce (5509 points)
2. Nick Hoffman (-77)
3. Tyler Erb (-324)
4. Tim McCreadie (-412)
5. Ryan Gustin (-475)
6. Ethan Dotson (-570)
7. Daulton Wilson (-647)
8. Dennis Erb Jr. (-696)’
9. Trey Mills (-700)
10. Dustin Sorensen (-810)

FEATURE WINNERS (12):
Bobby Pierce – 17
Nick Hoffman – 6
Brandon Sheppard – 3
Tyler Erb – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Mason Zeigler – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (27):
Nick Hoffman – 32
Bobby Pierce – 30
Tyler Erb – 19
Tim McCreadie – 15
Ryan Gustin – 12
Drake Troutman – 10
Brandon Sheppard – 9
Daulton Wilson – 8
Ethan Dotson – 8
Hudson O’Neal – 8
Chris Madden – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Dennis Erb Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 5
Mason Zeigler – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Brandon Overton – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Max Blair – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Zack Mitchell – 1
Dave Hess Jr. – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (23):
Bobby Pierce – 519
Nick Hoffman – 219
Brandon Sheppard – 118
Daulton Wilson – 106
Tyler Erb – 99
Drake Troutman – 99
Ryan Gustin – 73
Chris Madden – 73
Hudson O’Neal – 68
Trey Mills – 63
Jonathan Davenport – 57
Tim McCreadie – 46
Garrett Alberson – 46
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 41
Mike Marlar – 39
Mason Zeigler – 24
Ethan Dotson – 22
Ashton Winger – 22
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Dallon Murty – 3

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (23):
Nick Hoffman – 7
Daulton Wilson – 3
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Drake Troutman – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Chris Madden – 2
Ethan Dotson – 2
Tyler Erb – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Trey Mills – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (19):
Nick Hoffman – 8
Chris Madden – 5
Bobby Pierce – 3
Tim McCreadie – 3
Tyler Erb – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Jonathan Davenport – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Daulton Wilson – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Boom Briggs – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Ross Robinson – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Jason Feger – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (42):
Nick Hoffman – 22
Bobby Pierce – 19
Tyler Erb – 11
Ryan Gustin – 8
Chris Madden – 7
Drake Troutman – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 7
Hudson O’Neal – 6
Daulton Wilson – 6
Tim McCreadie – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Brandon Overton – 4
Mason Zeigler – 3
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Dustin Sorensen – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Trey Mills – 3
Michael Leach – 2
Dallon Murty – 2
Jared Miley – 2
Sam Seawright – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Josh Rice – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Zack Mitchell – 1
Dave Hess Jr. – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Sam Mars – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Lane Snook – 1
Jason Feger – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (41):
Ethan Dotson – 4
Dennis Erb Jr. – 4
Dallon Murty – 1
Ryan Gustin – 3
Daulton Wilson – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Logan Zarin – 3
Tristan Chamberlain – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Dustin Sorensen – 2
Trey Mills – 2
Boom Briggs – 2
Carson Ferguson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Chris Ferguson – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Gordy Gundaker – 1
Nick Davis – 1
Dylan Yoder – 1
Lincoln Smith – 1
Wesley McCray – 1
Kyle Bronson – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Nick Hoffman – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / Bobby Pierce (6)
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Bobby Pierce (7)
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (5)
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Ryan Gustin (1)
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE / Bobby Pierce (8)
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA / Tim McCreadie (2)
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / Mason Zeigler (1)
Wednesday, May 27 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / Bobby Pierce (9)
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH / Ricky Thornton Jr. (1)
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Tyler Erb (1)
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Nick Hoffman (6)
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Bobby Pierce (10)
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / Tyler Erb (2)
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI / Bobby Pierce (11)
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Bobby Pierce (12)
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN / Bobby Pierce (13)
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Bobby Pierce (14)
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Bobby Pierce (15)
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN / Bobby Pierce (16)
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY / Daulton Wilson (1)
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Bobby Pierce (17)
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL / Brandon Sheppard (3)
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

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/top-five-storylines-six-figure-payday-up-for-grabs-in-cedar-lakes-usa-nationals/

RED HOT PEPPER: Giovanni Scelzi & Spire Motorsports Make Their First High Limit Win Memorable at Bob Weikert Memorial Scelzi is Third Different Leader at Port Royal to Deliver Spire Their First-Ever Sprint Car Victory Worth $100,000

RED HOT PEPPER: Giovanni Scelzi & Spire Motorsports Make Their First High Limit Win Memorable at Bob Weikert Memorial Scelzi is Third Different Leader at Port Royal to Deliver Spire Their First-Ever Sprint Car Victory Worth $100,000

PORT ROYAL, PENN. (July 25, 2026) – If you’re going to wait 110 races and 16 months between wins, you might as well make the next one something you’ll never forget; and Giovanni Scelzi certainly did that on Sunday night. Driving by Chase Dietz, Tyler Courtney, and Brent Marks, and then surviving a frantic finish through lap traffic, Scelzi ended his long-drought with a thrilling score in the Bob Weikert Memorial presented by Greencastle Livestock Market on Sunday night. Starting from the inside of row two in the 40-lap finale, the Fresno, California native bided his time through the opening half as Dietz, Courtney, and Marks all placed their own bids for the top spot. When the open red fuel stop on Lap 20 allowed future Hall of Fame crew chief Eric Prutzman to tune on the Chili’s Grill & Bar #77 is when everything changed. Throwing his name into the four-car battle once racing resumed, Scelzi immediately made his presence felt as he rolled into second and then drove by the best car in the state, Dietz, to lead Lap 28. Over the final 12 laps, he maneuvered lap traffic and survived a couple of close calls as the trio behind him stayed hot on his heels before crossing the line with a 1.165-second margin of victory. The win marked Scelzi’s first score since March 14, 2025, 110 races ago when he topped a World of Outlaws event at Kennedale (TX) with his former team, KCP Racing. This one delivered the first-ever victory for Spire Motorsports’ Sprint Car operation, spearheaded by Eric Prutzman, Cole Neuhalfen, and Kinzer Dussel. For the kid they call “Hot Sauce,” it was the largest payday of his career as he lifted a $100,000 check high. Surprisingly, it was also his first-career triumph at Port Royal’s “Speed Palace.” His two career victories with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing have now occurred in big-paying races with a $50,000 score at Lakeside (KS) in 2023 and now this six-figure win three years later. Chasing Scelzi to the line after leading 22 of the 40 laps was Chase Dietz of York, PA, matching his career-best finish with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing. It was a strong runner-up finish for the Stehman Motorsports #23 team, who still lead the nation with 17 victories this season. Closing out the podium was early leader Tyler Courtney aboard the Clauson-Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #7BC. After starting from the pole and staying at the front all race long, Brent Marks finished in the fourth spot in his #19 machine. Behind the dominant foursome of this race was Ryan Smith with an incredible 24th-to-5th run aboard the Kreitz Racing #69K to guarantee Rod End Supply Hard Charger honors. Rounding out the top-10 on Sunday night was Danny Dietrich in sixth, Daison Pursley in seventh, Anthony Macri in eighth, Justin Peck in ninth, and Aaron Reutzel in tenth. With championship leader Rico Abreu forced to utilize a provisional for the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #24, the point standings tightened dramatically with Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing plus Giovanni Scelzi and Sprie Motorsports able to make up big time ground. THE ALL-IN NOTEBOOK (7/26/26)Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pennsylvania)Bob Weikert Memorial presented by Greencastle Livestock Market Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps – Cameron Smith (16.162)Capitol Custom Trailers QuickTime – Logan Wagner (16.475)TJ Forged Heat One Winner – Matt CampbellDMI Heat Two Winner – Brock ZearfossBR Motorsports Heat Three Winner – Aaron ReutzelRod End Supply Heat Four Winner – Parker Price-MillerDriven2SaveLives C-Main Winner – Mark SmithWinters Performance B-Main Winner – James McFaddenDURST Dice Roll Driver – Justin Peck (9th-to-9th)Jake’s Golf Carts Fastest Lap – Chase Dietz (17.275 seconds on Lap 3)Rod End Supply Hard Charger – Ryan Smith +19 (24th-to-5th)Whiskey Meyers Victory Lane Visitors – Spire Motorsports #77CASM Win Sticker – Giovanni Scelzi (1st)Angel Donor Charity – Driven2SaveLives ($1,500)Lap Leader(s) – Courtney 1-4; Dietz 5-10; Courtney 11; Dietz 12-27; Scelzi 28-40 Interstate Batteries A-Main Results (40 Laps): 1. 77-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 2. 23-Chase Dietz[4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 4. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 5. 69K-Ryan Smith[24]; 6. 29-Danny Dietrich[6]; 7. 9-Daison Pursley[5]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri[14]; 9. 26-Justin Peck[9]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel[18]; 11. 71-Parker Price Miller[20]; 12. 55W-Logan Wagner[7]; 13. 13-Tanner Holmes[13]; 14. 8-Lance Dewease[12]; 15. 42-Sye Lynch[8]; 16. 17GP-Brock Zearfoss[17]; 17. 1A-Cameron Smith[16]; 18. 9R-Chase Randall[19]; 19. 24D-Danny Sams III[10]; 20. 11-TJ Stutts[23]; 21. 21-James McFadden[21]; 22. 47K-Kody Lehman[11]; 23. 24-Rico Abreu[25]; 24. 55-Kerry Madsen[27]; 25. 10-Matt Campbell[15]; 26. 5K-Jake Karklin[22]; 27. 11T-Mike Thompson[26]; 28. 11A-Austin Bishop[28] NEW Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Championship Standings (After 30/56 Races):1. Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #24 – Rico Abreu (1,807 pts)2. Ridge & Sons Racing #87 – Aaron Reutzel (-8)3. Spire Motorsports #77 – Giovanni Scelzi (-36)4. Clauson-Marshall Racing #7BC – Tyler Courtney (-103)5. Rudeen Racing #26 – Justin Peck (-123)6. Brent Marks Racing #19 – Brent Marks (-139)7. Vermeer Motorsports #55 – Kerry Madsen (-235)8. Rod Gross Motorsports #88 – Tanner Thorson (-255)9. Kasey Kahne Racing w/ Mike Curb #9 – Daison Pursley (-379)10. Buch Motorsports #13 – Tanner Holmes (-384)11. Mosites Lynch Racing #42 – Sye Lynch (-457)12. Michael Dutcher Motorsports #17GP – Brock Zearfoss (-496)13. CJB Motorsports #5 – Brenham Crouch (-519)14. Chase Randall Racing #9R – Chase Randall (-563)15. Randerson Racing #24D – Danny Sams III (-636) WHAT’S NEXT: The High Rollers will take Monday to rest and recover before this hectic six-race, seven-day stretch concludes on Tuesday, July 28 with a Roto-Rooter Midweek Series event at Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Tickets are available for purchase HERE, or you can watch every lap live on FloRacing.

The defending champion continues to be close to unstoppable at the New York track with Big Game Motorsports

WEEDSPORT, NY (July 26, 2026) – Call David Gravel the emperor of the Empire State.

Gravel aboard the Big Game Motorsports ride at New York’s Weedsport Speedway is a match made in heaven. The Watertown, CT native joined forces with Tod Quiring’s team in 2021, and the pairing won their first two tries at Weedsport before slipping to second in the third. They then proceeded to win three in a row at the uniquely shaped facility.

The combination opened this year’s Empire State Challenge Weekend with a runner-up on Saturday, but it didn’t take long for Gravel and the Cody Jacobs-led crew to return to the top step of the podium. The two-time and defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion put on a show in Sunday’s 35-lap finale.

Gravel lined up fifth for the Feature and climbed to third by the seventh circuit. Six laps later, Gravel dazzled by rolling under Sheldon Haudenschild for second in the first set of corners before ripping the cushion around Logan Schuchart in Turns 3 and 4 to take the lead.

Haudenschild took the runner-up spot and narrowed the gap in the closing laps as thick traffic hindered Gravel, but it wasn’t enough as the Huset’s Speedway No. 2 powered ahead to the checkered flag.

“We were God awful in the Dash,” Gravel admitted. “Cody (Jacobs), Luke (Vaughn), and Zach (Patterson) kept working on it and put something back in it that worked a lot better than the Dash and had a great race car there. It feels good hitting that bottom in (Turns) 1 and 2 and kind of going where they weren’t in (Turns) 3 and 4. Logan was kind of running the top, and Sheldon was kind of running down the track. I just kind of had the top to myself, and it worked out. Sheldon showed his nose on Logan, and Logan went low and the top was open for me. A couple racing things went my way there.”

Gravel has now won six of his eight visits to Weedsport since being hired by Big Game and finished second in the other two. That’s an absurd 1.25 average finish. It’s the ninth victory of the season for Gravel, equaling him with Michael “Buddy” Kofoid for the most.

Haudenschild claimed the second spot to notch the 13th podium in the last 18 races for the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18.

Logan Schuchart settled for third after leading laps for the second consecutive night. That’s seven top fives over the last eight races for Schuchart and the Shark Racing crew.

Emerson Axsom and Garet Williamson completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Nate Dussel laid down the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

David Gravel collected his third straight and 17th overall Simpson Quick Time of 2026 in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Emerson Axsom (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Logan Schuchart (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), David Gravel (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Garet Williamson (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Logan Schuchart.

Schuchart also topped the Toyota Dash.

Jordan Thomas won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Donny Schatz drove from 17th to eighth to collect KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors.

Buddy Kofoid was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom’s fourth-place effort made him the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Logan Schuchart clocked the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Chris Windom.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars face off with the Pennsylvania Posse three times in four days with visits to York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway for the Bricker’s Bash on Wednesday, July 29 and Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1. 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 (35 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[5]; 2. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 4. 27-Emerson Axsom[3]; 5. 23-Garet Williamson[6]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 7. 83-Michael Kofoid[13]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[17]; 9. 39-Cory Turner[9]; 10. 98-Ricky Peterson[8]; 11. 17-Spencer Bayston[16]; 12. 7S-Chris Windom[4]; 13. 41R-Dalton Rombough[18]; 14. 2C-Cole Macedo[11]; 15. 21-Alex Therrien[10]; 16. 10-Dale Blaney[12]; 17. 16C-Skylar Gee[25]; 18. 45-Cory Eliason[14]; 19. 1-Nate Dussel[15]; 20. 79-Jordan Thomas[21]; 21. 45S-Nick Sheridan[20]; 22. 28-Jordan Poirier[23]; 23. 15T-Ryan Turner[19]; 24. 38-Zach Sobotka[24]; 25. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni[22]

For complete results, CLICK HERE.

EMPIRE STATE EMPEROR: Gravel Wheels from Third Row for Sixth Weedsport Win

The defending champion continues to be close to unstoppable at the New York track with Big Game Motorsports

WEEDSPORT, NY (July 26, 2026) – Call David Gravel the emperor of the Empire State.

Gravel aboard the Big Game Motorsports ride at New York’s Weedsport Speedway is a match made in heaven. The Watertown, CT native joined forces with Tod Quiring’s team in 2021, and the pairing won their first two tries at Weedsport before slipping to second in the third. They then proceeded to win three in a row at the uniquely shaped facility.

The combination opened this year’s Empire State Challenge Weekend with a runner-up on Saturday, but it didn’t take long for Gravel and the Cody Jacobs-led crew to return to the top step of the podium. The two-time and defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion put on a show in Sunday’s 35-lap finale.

Gravel lined up fifth for the Feature and climbed to third by the seventh circuit. Six laps later, Gravel dazzled by rolling under Sheldon Haudenschild for second in the first set of corners before ripping the cushion around Logan Schuchart in Turns 3 and 4 to take the lead.

Haudenschild took the runner-up spot and narrowed the gap in the closing laps as thick traffic hindered Gravel, but it wasn’t enough as the Huset’s Speedway No. 2 powered ahead to the checkered flag.

“We were God awful in the Dash,” Gravel admitted. “Cody (Jacobs), Luke (Vaughn), and Zach (Patterson) kept working on it and put something back in it that worked a lot better than the Dash and had a great race car there. It feels good hitting that bottom in (Turns) 1 and 2 and kind of going where they weren’t in (Turns) 3 and 4. Logan was kind of running the top, and Sheldon was kind of running down the track. I just kind of had the top to myself, and it worked out. Sheldon showed his nose on Logan, and Logan went low and the top was open for me. A couple racing things went my way there.”

Gravel has now won six of his eight visits to Weedsport since being hired by Big Game and finished second in the other two. That’s an absurd 1.25 average finish. It’s the ninth victory of the season for Gravel, equaling him with Michael “Buddy” Kofoid for the most.

Haudenschild claimed the second spot to notch the 13th podium in the last 18 races for the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18.

Logan Schuchart settled for third after leading laps for the second consecutive night. That’s seven top fives over the last eight races for Schuchart and the Shark Racing crew.

Emerson Axsom and Garet Williamson completed the top five.

NIGHTLY NOTES

Nate Dussel laid down the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

David Gravel collected his third straight and 17th overall Simpson Quick Time of 2026 in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Emerson Axsom (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Logan Schuchart (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), David Gravel (WIX Filters Heat Three), and Garet Williamson (Golf Cart Services Heat Four).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Logan Schuchart.

Schuchart also topped the Toyota Dash.

Jordan Thomas won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Donny Schatz drove from 17th to eighth to collect KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors.

Buddy Kofoid was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom’s fourth-place effort made him the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Logan Schuchart clocked the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Chris Windom.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars face off with the Pennsylvania Posse three times in four days with visits to York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway for the Bricker’s Bash on Wednesday, July 29 and Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[5]; 2. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 4. 27-Emerson Axsom[3]; 5. 23-Garet Williamson[6]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 7. 83-Michael Kofoid[13]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[17]; 9. 39-Cory Turner[9]; 10. 98-Ricky Peterson[8]; 11. 17-Spencer Bayston[16]; 12. 7S-Chris Windom[4]; 13. 41R-Dalton Rombough[18]; 14. 2C-Cole Macedo[11]; 15. 21-Alex Therrien[10]; 16. 10-Dale Blaney[12]; 17. 16C-Skylar Gee[25]; 18. 45-Cory Eliason[14]; 19. 1-Nate Dussel[15]; 20. 79-Jordan Thomas[21]; 21. 45S-Nick Sheridan[20]; 22. 28-Jordan Poirier[23]; 23. 15T-Ryan Turner[19]; 24. 38-Zach Sobotka[24]; 25. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni[22]

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