Chase Dietz and Stehman Motorsports are 15th Different Winners with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing in 2026

PORT ROYAL, PENN. (September 11, 2026) – After losing a heartbreaker on Thursday night – shredding a right rear tire while leading with three laps left – Chase Dietz refused to be denied when he came back to “The Speed Palace” on Friday night. The York, Pennsylvania native quickly relocated the same speed that he’s dominated all of 2026 with and took the Stehman Motorsports #23 to the front in only four laps after starting fourth in the 25-lap feature in the Hampel Oil Night Before the 50 presented by HVAC Distributors. Going toe-to-toe with fellow PA Posse star Ryan Smith, Dietz exchanged the lead with the Kreitz Racing #69K a handful of times before assuming command for good on Lap 10. Although he’d never relinquish it, Dietz still had to deal with the pressures of late-race lap traffic and a green-white-checkered restart to test his nerves. He’d survive it all just fine, though, scoring his first-career Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing win to make it an even 20 victories in 2026 – the most of all 410 sprint car drivers in the country. The Pennsylvania star joined elite company alongside Kyle Larson and Corey Day as the only three drivers – that are not full-time with a series – to beat both the World of Outlaws and High Limit this season. Following Dietz to the stripe after leading Laps 1-3 and Lap 9, Ryan Smith earned his career-best finish with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing. In the final points night of the season, “The Kunkletown Kid” stole the Port Royal Speedway track championship for the Kreitz Racing #69K team. Closing out the podium was the Bob Weikert Memorial champion as Giovanni Scelzi finished third in the Spire Motorsports, Chili’s Grill & Bar #77. Daison Pursley earned an excellent finish in fourth with the Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #9 while New Jersey’s Justin Whittall snagged another Rod End Supply Hard Charger Award going from 15th-to-fifth. Also in the top-10 on The Night Before The 50 was Rico Abreu in sixth, Tanner Holmes in seventh, Cameron Smith in eighth, Chase Randall in ninth, and Ryan Timms in tenth. THE ALL-IN NOTEBOOK (Friday, September 11, 2026)Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pennsylvania)Hampel Oil Night Before the 50 presented by HVAC Distributors Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps (Flight A) – Aaron Reutzel (15.550)Capitol Renegade QuickTime (Flight A) – Aaron Reutzel (15.570)Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps (Flight B) – Rico Abreu (15.806)Capitol Renegade QuickTime (Flight B) – Giovanni Scelzi (16.067)TJ Forged Heat One Winner – Chase DietzDMI Heat Two Winner – Tanner ThorsonBR Motorsports Heat Three Winner – Ryan TimmsRod End Supply Heat Four Winner – James McFaddenSugarBee Apple C-Main Winner – Austin McCarlFK Rod Ends Dash Winner – Daison PursleyWinters Performance B-Main Winner – Justin PeckDURST Dice Roll Driver – Ryan Timms (7th-to-10th)Jake’s Golf Carts Fastest Lap – Chase Dietz (17.501 on Lap 3)Rod End Supply Hard Charger – Justin Whittall +10 (15th-to-5th)Whiskey Meyers Victory Lane Visitors – Stehman Motorsports #23 (first of year)CASM Win Sticker – Chase Dietz (first of career)Lap Leader(s) – Ryan Smith 1-3; Chase Dietz 4-8; Smith 9; Dietz 10-25 Interstate Batteries A-Main Results (25 Laps): 1. 23-Chase Dietz[4]; 2. 69K-Ryan Smith[2]; 3. 77-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 4. 9-Daison Pursley[1]; 5. 67-Justin Whittall[15]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[10]; 7. 13-Tanner Holmes[9]; 8. 1A-Cameron Smith[12]; 9. 9R-Chase Randall[13]; 10. 10-Ryan Timms[7]; 11. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[14]; 12. 71-Parker Price Miller[20]; 13. 88-Tanner Thorson[6]; 14. 87-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 15. 48-Danny Dietrich[23]; 16. 71R-Logan Rumsey[11]; 17. 12-Brent Shearer[22]; 18. 26-Justin Peck[21]; 19. 19-Brent Marks[16]; 20. 55-Kerry Madsen[18]; 21. 4-Kasey Kahne[19]; 22. 5-Kasey Jedrzejek[24]; 23. 21-Brian Brown[17]; 24. 55W-Logan Wagner[25]; 25. 47K-Kody Lehman[26]; 26. 39M-James McFadden[8] NEW Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Championship Standings (After 43/54 Races):1. 2,562 pts – Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #24 (Rico Abreu)2. -59 pts – Ridge & Sons Racing #87 (Aaron Reutzel)3. -144 pts – Spire Motorsports #77 (Giovanni Scelzi)4. -241 pts – Rudeen Racing #26 (Justin Peck)5. -257 pts – Clauson-Marshall Racing #7BC (Tyler Courtney)6. -302 pts – Chase Briscoe Racing #19 (Brent Marks)7. -336 pts – JST Motorsports #88 (Tanner Thorson)8. -467 pts – Vermeer Motorsports #55 (Kerry Madsen)9. -487 pts – Buch Motorsports #13 (Tanner Holmes)10. -549 pts – Kasey Kahne Racing w/ Mike Curb #9 (Daison Pursley)11. -839 pts – CJB Motorsports #5 (Brenham Crouch sub w/ Dominic Scelzi)12. -866 pts – Mosites Lynch Racing #42 (Sye Lynch)13. -879 pts – Chase Randall Racing #9R (Chase Randall)14. -952 pts – Michael Dutcher Motorsports #17GP (Brock Zearfoss)15. -1,015 pts – Randerson Racing #24D (Danny Sams III) WHAT’S NEXT: The 59th annual Tuscarora 50 concludes at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, September 12 with a record field of Interstate Batteries High Limit Sprint Cars set to compete for $59,000 and the Tusky title. The program will start earlier than normal with the gates opening at 2:30pm and Engine Heat at 4:45pm ET leading right into Hot Laps. Tickets are available for purchase at HighLimitRacing.com, or you can watch every event live on FloRacing.

 MOBERLY, MO (September 11, 2026) — Matt Covington wants to end the wait for his first American Sprint Car Series title next month. 

The Glenpool, OK veteran has felt the highs and lows of points racing, but he has five more races ahead to finish the year at the top of the standings. 

Heading into a two-track weekend at Moberly Motorsports Park (Sept. 12) and Eagle Raceway (Sept. 13), Covington will use his experience to get a fast start against title adversaries Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Seth Bergman and try to earn a chance at his third win of the season. 

“Sam is probably going to unload his car at Moberly really fast,” Covington said. “He seems to roll good on those style of tracks, and we’re going to have to match him there and not let him gain any more points on us. 

“I think Eagle gives us a better opportunity because of the car count, and it’s a tighter racetrack. Last year, we didn’t come out of the gates swinging. We provisionaled into the Feature, and we wound up being Hard Charger. We’re confident that we can drive the track pretty well, we’re going to adjust a couple things throughout the night.” 

Covington’s goal throughout 2026 has been to win five races to have a shot at the championship. While he’s scored only two wins at Central Arizona Speedway and Batesville Speedway, he’s made up for it with consistent top-five and podium finishes. 

Through 23 races, he’s earned the most Heat Race wins (nine), is tied with Hafertepe in Honest Abe Roofing Dash starts (15), and sits second in Quick Time Awards (four) and Series podiums (11). Covington has finished outside the top five once in all full points-paying races since April. 

“Our team, for whatever reason, we’ve always been good at being consistent,” Covington said. “It’s nothing new. We go on these top five runs, and we’ve done it over and over again in years past. I wanted to put emphasis on the five-win goal because we’ve done the consistency thing and haven’t won the championship. 

“It takes more than just being consistent. We’ve got to be able to squeak out those wins, and we’ve missed some good opportunities. Minnesota was a missed opportunity where we missed the car setup that night, made the wrong decisions, and we paid for it with a slow car. We got to be able to win. I think in order to win the championship, you got to win more than two (races).” 

Throughout the last three seasons of the ASCS National Tour, Covington has had the help of Steven Lane turning the wrenches on the No. 95 Reece Construction Triple X Chassis. The communication and trust between the two have made for a fruitful 2026 season. 

“Steven is great to have with us,” Covington said. “He don’t get riled up about much of anything. He’s pretty good at keeping his head down and getting the work done. Without him, we wouldn’t be in the spot we’re in right now. He’s been a great asset; he keeps his focus, and the points don’t get him started up. He’s been doing this for the last three years, so everything is like clockwork to him. I’m sure he wants the championship as bad as I do, but it ain’t affecting his mindset or process because he’s a hard-working guy.” 

The run toward the championship has had plenty of tense moments among the top three this season. Though it has the recipe to be a distraction, Covington has compartmentalized the night-to-night happenings to look at everything from a big-picture outlook. 

“Looking back at it now, with how close we are in points, literally every position matters,” Covington said. “I don’t know if being close or far back could affect the way I drive the car. I have a certain mentality when we show up to race, and that stays consistent with whatever else is going on.  

“Maybe that’s part of why our team is consistent. We’re not getting riled up over this or that; we just have our heads down and going to work. We just can’t afford another bad night. It’s that close that anything can change, so we’re all heads down, hopefully keep the speed we found in Montana, and maybe turn some of these podium runs into wins so we can have a chance to edge these guys out in the end.” 

Covington will unload his Sprint Car for the ASCS National Tour visit to Moberly on Saturday, Sept. 12, and Eagle for the Stewart Alley Memorial on Sunday, Sept. 13. 

Looking for info about Moberly? CLICK HERE 

Looking for info about Eagle? CLICK HERE 

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

Matt Covington Keeping Eye on First Emmett Hahn Trophy With Five Races Remaining MOBERLY, MO (September 11, 2026) — Matt Covington wants to end the wait for his first American Sprint Car Series title next month. 

The Glenpool, OK veteran has felt the highs and lows of points racing, but he has five more races ahead to finish the year at the top of the standings. 

Heading into a two-track weekend at Moberly Motorsports Park (Sept. 12) and Eagle Raceway (Sept. 13), Covington will use his experience to get a fast start against title adversaries Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Seth Bergman and try to earn a chance at his third win of the season. 

“Sam is probably going to unload his car at Moberly really fast,” Covington said. “He seems to roll good on those style of tracks, and we’re going to have to match him there and not let him gain any more points on us. 

“I think Eagle gives us a better opportunity because of the car count, and it’s a tighter racetrack. Last year, we didn’t come out of the gates swinging. We provisionaled into the Feature, and we wound up being Hard Charger. We’re confident that we can drive the track pretty well, we’re going to adjust a couple things throughout the night.” 

Covington’s goal throughout 2026 has been to win five races to have a shot at the championship. While he’s scored only two wins at Central Arizona Speedway and Batesville Speedway, he’s made up for it with consistent top-five and podium finishes. 

Through 23 races, he’s earned the most Heat Race wins (nine), is tied with Hafertepe in Honest Abe Roofing Dash starts (15), and sits second in Quick Time Awards (four) and Series podiums (11). Covington has finished outside the top five once in all full points-paying races since April. 

“Our team, for whatever reason, we’ve always been good at being consistent,” Covington said. “It’s nothing new. We go on these top five runs, and we’ve done it over and over again in years past. I wanted to put emphasis on the five-win goal because we’ve done the consistency thing and haven’t won the championship. 

“It takes more than just being consistent. We’ve got to be able to squeak out those wins, and we’ve missed some good opportunities. Minnesota was a missed opportunity where we missed the car setup that night, made the wrong decisions, and we paid for it with a slow car. We got to be able to win. I think in order to win the championship, you got to win more than two (races).” 

Throughout the last three seasons of the ASCS National Tour, Covington has had the help of Steven Lane turning the wrenches on the No. 95 Reece Construction Triple X Chassis. The communication and trust between the two have made for a fruitful 2026 season. 

“Steven is great to have with us,” Covington said. “He don’t get riled up about much of anything. He’s pretty good at keeping his head down and getting the work done. Without him, we wouldn’t be in the spot we’re in right now. He’s been a great asset; he keeps his focus, and the points don’t get him started up. He’s been doing this for the last three years, so everything is like clockwork to him. I’m sure he wants the championship as bad as I do, but it ain’t affecting his mindset or process because he’s a hard-working guy.” 

The run toward the championship has had plenty of tense moments among the top three this season. Though it has the recipe to be a distraction, Covington has compartmentalized the night-to-night happenings to look at everything from a big-picture outlook. 

“Looking back at it now, with how close we are in points, literally every position matters,” Covington said. “I don’t know if being close or far back could affect the way I drive the car. I have a certain mentality when we show up to race, and that stays consistent with whatever else is going on.  

“Maybe that’s part of why our team is consistent. We’re not getting riled up over this or that; we just have our heads down and going to work. We just can’t afford another bad night. It’s that close that anything can change, so we’re all heads down, hopefully keep the speed we found in Montana, and maybe turn some of these podium runs into wins so we can have a chance to edge these guys out in the end.” 

Covington will unload his Sprint Car for the ASCS National Tour visit to Moberly on Saturday, Sept. 12, and Eagle for the Stewart Alley Memorial on Sunday, Sept. 13. 

Looking for info about Moberly? CLICK HERE 

Looking for info about Eagle? CLICK HERE 

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

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/news/matt-covington-keeping-eye-on-first-emmett-hahn-trophy-with-five-races-remaining/

DODGE CITY, KS (September 11, 2026) – You never know where a good lunch might lead.

For Emerson Axsom, one led him to Victory Lane at the highest level of Sprint Car racing.

Rewind to late 2023. The then 19-year-old Axsom encountered an early career crossroads. He was fresh off back-to-back top five points finishes in USAC National Sprint Car competition with Clauson Marshall Racing. But the two sides went separate ways as Axsom aimed for an avenue to shift his focus to Wing Sprint Cars.

Conversations between Axsom and family friend Dale Klaasmeyer laid the foundation. A friendly meal between them and Axsom’s former Midget owner Scott Petry put the rest of the bricks in place.

“Dale and I became family friends, we became really good buddies just through racing and being around each other,” Axsom explained. “He ended up sponsoring me a little bit, sponsored me some motors while I was at Clauson Marshall Racing. Then, whenever Clauson Marshall and I separated, I kind of told Dale that I was looking to go Wing racing and asked if he had any interest in being a part of it. He said he did.

“Then, we randomly just went and got lunch as friends with Scott Petry one day, and he asked what I was doing since Clauson Marshall and I went separate ways. We told him that we were building a Wing program. Basically, he just said he wanted to be a part of it.”

Klaasmeyer-Petry Motorsports was born ahead of 2024. Both Klaasmeyer and Petry knew Axsom was the right kid to build around. For Petry, the confidence came from his introduction to Axsom when a legend of the sport praised the up-and-coming racer.

“Jerry Coons Jr. was driving a Midget for me,” Petry said. “He said, ‘You need to look at this kid.’ He said, ‘This kid has as much talent as anybody I’ve seen coming up through the Micros.’ And so, we met with Joe (Emerson’s father) and Emerson.”

Klaasmeyer’s connection to the Franklin, IN driver also went back a handful of years. They became acquainted via Dale’s son Tucker’s racing. The human and the wheelman that Axsom proved to be impressed Klaasmeyer enough to invest in his career.

“He was just a genuinely good person, a good kid,” Klaasmeyer said. “But also, his ability to focus under pressure watching him run the (Tulsa) Shootout. Those are high intensity races that didn’t seem to faze him a bit.”

After two years of a pick and choose schedule, Axsom and the team decided to hit the road full-time with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2026. That choice was rewarded with Axsom’s first Series win at Huset’s Speedway over the weekend as he held off Buddy Kofoid, David Gravel, and Carson Macedo for $25,000. Axsom’s crew chief? His father Joe. An unforgettable night for all involved on the No. 27 team.

“I think I probably did 20 laps around my house on the outside watching the race because I couldn’t sit still,” Petry said. “Every time a yellow would come out. But it was just great to see and the emotion Emerson had when he won. The first thing he did was ask for his dad. What better story can you write? A father and son out on the road working their butts off against the toughest guys in the world.”

“It was pretty amazing,” Klaasmeyer agreed. “The way he’s progressed driving is unreal. You know, Carson (Macedo) talking about how great his car was that night, same with Gravel, and Emerson seemed to handle them just fine. I was a nervous wreck to say the least. I felt like Tucker was out there driving. All the cautions and the red flags. You just expect something not to go quite right, but man, he did a great job.”

The entire team soaked in the celebration as much as they could, but they also understand this is only the start of something special. They want the Huset’s triumph to be the first of many checkered flags as they continue to work toward the ultimate goal – a World of Outlaws title. They’re committed to each other for the long haul. That pivotal lunch and Huset’s are behind them. A promising future awaits.

“I know Dale’s dream is to be a World of Outlaws championship owner,” Axsom said. “I feel like we still have a long way to go of course, but to be making progress toward that end goal feels great and get everyone’s spirits up and everyone excited to do this.”

“This is a long-term deal between me and Dale,” Petry said. “We’re going to do this and whatever it takes we’re going to get it done. We want to be doing it 20 years, and hopefully Emerson’s driving for us all of them.”

“It’s always been kind of a dream of ours, for sure mine,” Klaasmeyer said of being with the World of Outlaws. “I can’t even describe how happy I am and excited for Emerson and us. I mean, I hope this is the beginning of several years of us racing together. It’s pretty special. I grew up around the World of Outlaws, racing and all that. I’ve never been in a car, never even fired one off, just always been a huge fan, always wanted to be a part of it.”

Axsom’s rookie campaign with Klaasmeyer-Petry Motorsports continues Saturday, Sept. 12 at Kansas’ Dodge City Raceway Park and on Monday, Sept. 14 at Colorado’s El Paso County Raceway. 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.

START OF SOMETHING SPECIAL: Early Connection with Dale Klaasmeyer, Scott Petry Leads Axsom to World of Outlaws Victory Lane

DODGE CITY, KS (September 11, 2026) – You never know where a good lunch might lead.

For Emerson Axsom, one led him to Victory Lane at the highest level of Sprint Car racing.

Rewind to late 2023. The then 19-year-old Axsom encountered an early career crossroads. He was fresh off back-to-back top five points finishes in USAC National Sprint Car competition with Clauson Marshall Racing. But the two sides went separate ways as Axsom aimed for an avenue to shift his focus to Wing Sprint Cars.

Conversations between Axsom and family friend Dale Klaasmeyer laid the foundation. A friendly meal between them and Axsom’s former Midget owner Scott Petry put the rest of the bricks in place.

“Dale and I became family friends, we became really good buddies just through racing and being around each other,” Axsom explained. “He ended up sponsoring me a little bit, sponsored me some motors while I was at Clauson Marshall Racing. Then, whenever Clauson Marshall and I separated, I kind of told Dale that I was looking to go Wing racing and asked if he had any interest in being a part of it. He said he did.

“Then, we randomly just went and got lunch as friends with Scott Petry one day, and he asked what I was doing since Clauson Marshall and I went separate ways. We told him that we were building a Wing program. Basically, he just said he wanted to be a part of it.”

Klaasmeyer-Petry Motorsports was born ahead of 2024. Both Klaasmeyer and Petry knew Axsom was the right kid to build around. For Petry, the confidence came from his introduction to Axsom when a legend of the sport praised the up-and-coming racer.

“Jerry Coons Jr. was driving a Midget for me,” Petry said. “He said, ‘You need to look at this kid.’ He said, ‘This kid has as much talent as anybody I’ve seen coming up through the Micros.’ And so, we met with Joe (Emerson’s father) and Emerson.”

Klaasmeyer’s connection to the Franklin, IN driver also went back a handful of years. They became acquainted via Dale’s son Tucker’s racing. The human and the wheelman that Axsom proved to be impressed Klaasmeyer enough to invest in his career.

“He was just a genuinely good person, a good kid,” Klaasmeyer said. “But also, his ability to focus under pressure watching him run the (Tulsa) Shootout. Those are high intensity races that didn’t seem to faze him a bit.”

After two years of a pick and choose schedule, Axsom and the team decided to hit the road full-time with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2026. That choice was rewarded with Axsom’s first Series win at Huset’s Speedway over the weekend as he held off Buddy Kofoid, David Gravel, and Carson Macedo for $25,000. Axsom’s crew chief? His father Joe. An unforgettable night for all involved on the No. 27 team.

“I think I probably did 20 laps around my house on the outside watching the race because I couldn’t sit still,” Petry said. “Every time a yellow would come out. But it was just great to see and the emotion Emerson had when he won. The first thing he did was ask for his dad. What better story can you write? A father and son out on the road working their butts off against the toughest guys in the world.”

“It was pretty amazing,” Klaasmeyer agreed. “The way he’s progressed driving is unreal. You know, Carson (Macedo) talking about how great his car was that night, same with Gravel, and Emerson seemed to handle them just fine. I was a nervous wreck to say the least. I felt like Tucker was out there driving. All the cautions and the red flags. You just expect something not to go quite right, but man, he did a great job.”

The entire team soaked in the celebration as much as they could, but they also understand this is only the start of something special. They want the Huset’s triumph to be the first of many checkered flags as they continue to work toward the ultimate goal – a World of Outlaws title. They’re committed to each other for the long haul. That pivotal lunch and Huset’s are behind them. A promising future awaits.

“I know Dale’s dream is to be a World of Outlaws championship owner,” Axsom said. “I feel like we still have a long way to go of course, but to be making progress toward that end goal feels great and get everyone’s spirits up and everyone excited to do this.”

“This is a long-term deal between me and Dale,” Petry said. “We’re going to do this and whatever it takes we’re going to get it done. We want to be doing it 20 years, and hopefully Emerson’s driving for us all of them.”

“It’s always been kind of a dream of ours, for sure mine,” Klaasmeyer said of being with the World of Outlaws. “I can’t even describe how happy I am and excited for Emerson and us. I mean, I hope this is the beginning of several years of us racing together. It’s pretty special. I grew up around the World of Outlaws, racing and all that. I’ve never been in a car, never even fired one off, just always been a huge fan, always wanted to be a part of it.”

Axsom’s rookie campaign with Klaasmeyer-Petry Motorsports continues Saturday, Sept. 12 at Kansas’ Dodge City Raceway Park and on Monday, Sept. 14 at Colorado’s El Paso County Raceway. 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.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/start-of-something-special-early-connection-with-dale-klaasmeyer-scott-petry-leads-axsom-to-world-of-outlaws-victory-lane/

Annual motorsports spectacle regularly attracts over 450 cars in North Carolina’s Queen City

CONCORD, NC (Sept. 11, 2026) — The largest dirt track racing event in the Southeast returns to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Oct. 29–31, featuring two new divisions and another pursuit of a record-breaking car count for the 11th edition of the World Short Track Championship.

But what is the World Short Track Championship, and who’s racing in it?

First held in 2016, the annual World Short Track Championship was born from an idea to give weekly racers a chance to compete for big money on a big stage. Drivers from several different car classifications — commonly found in the weekly racing programs at local dirt tracks across the country — make the trip out to the 4/10-mile, red clay-covered oval on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, every October to compete for a slice of over $200,000 in prize money and bragging rights as a winner of one of the Southeast’s most prestigious dirt motorsports events.

Three consecutive days of on-track competition commence with an evening of practice laps and two invitational races on Thursday, followed by Qualifying and Heat Races for most divisions on Friday before the lower mains and Championship Features on Saturday.

To date, 13 different car types have competed in 10 years of event history. From open-wheel Sprint Cars to full-bodied Late Models and Modifieds, to Street Stocks and four-cylinder engine cars, the World Short Track Championship has welcomed several different sanctioning bodies over the years to mandate rules, including Crate Racin’ USA, Mid-East Racing Association, Monster Mini Stock / Thunder Bomber Association, South Eastern Hornet Association, and more.

While many local racing heroes have collected the biggest wins of their careers at Charlotte, multiple national dirt track superstars have appeared in World Short Track Championship Victory Lane as well, including five-time World 100 winner Jonathan Davenport (604 Late Models, 2017), World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision full-timer Nick Hoffman (UMP Modifieds, 2018-2019, 2021), four-time DIRTcar Nationals Gator Championship Feature winner Kyle Strickler (UMP Modifieds, 2016-2017, 2020, 2024), and Skagit Speedway Dirt Cup winner Trey Starks (360 Sprint Cars, 2016).

With the event’s growing popularity over the last decade, car counts have eclipsed 450 in each of the last three years, topping out at well over 500 in 2024 and setting a new record for driver attendance. After coming in at 489 last year, the event will get another chance at an attendance record in 2026 with a shakeup in car classes.

For 2026, 10 unique car classes are scheduled to compete in the event — two of which are brand-new to Charlotte’s red clay. From the Northeast weekly racing scene, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds – getting their name from the 358 c.i. engines that power them – will make the long haul from New York, Pennsylvania and multiple Canadian provinces to race for a $5,000 grand prize. The other full-fendered division added to the card for their World Short Track debut are 525 Late Models. A popular alternative to its GM 604 or 602 Crate engine brethren, the 525 Late Model also utilizes sealed Chevrolet Performance power under the hood with a standard dirt Late Model car construction and the option to race with or without a roof.

The other eight classes on the card have seen the banks of The Dirt Track in the past, which include Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Mid-East 602 Late Models, Mid-East Crate Modifieds, Mid-East Street Stocks, MMSA Mini Stocks, MTBA Thunder Bombers, and SEHA Sport Compacts.

For all event information, including ticket sales, gate times and pricing, driver registration, rules and procedures, and a complete schedule of events click the link below. Drivers who pre-enter by October 12 will automatically receive two (2) free grandstand tickets for the Saturday program.

WORLD SHORT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP INFO

If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live with wall-to-wall coverage of all three days live on DIRTVision.

What is WSTC? A Look at the Largest-Scale Dirt Track Racing Event in the Southeast

Annual motorsports spectacle regularly attracts over 450 cars in North Carolina’s Queen City

CONCORD, NC (Sept. 11, 2026) — The largest dirt track racing event in the Southeast returns to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Oct. 29–31, featuring two new divisions and another pursuit of a record-breaking car count for the 11th edition of the World Short Track Championship.

But what is the World Short Track Championship, and who’s racing in it?

First held in 2016, the annual World Short Track Championship was born from an idea to give weekly racers a chance to compete for big money on a big stage. Drivers from several different car classifications — commonly found in the weekly racing programs at local dirt tracks across the country — make the trip out to the 4/10-mile, red clay-covered oval on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, every October to compete for a slice of over $200,000 in prize money and bragging rights as a winner of one of the Southeast’s most prestigious dirt motorsports events.

Three consecutive days of on-track competition commence with an evening of practice laps and two invitational races on Thursday, followed by Qualifying and Heat Races for most divisions on Friday before the lower mains and Championship Features on Saturday.

To date, 13 different car types have competed in 10 years of event history. From open-wheel Sprint Cars to full-bodied Late Models and Modifieds, to Street Stocks and four-cylinder engine cars, the World Short Track Championship has welcomed several different sanctioning bodies over the years to mandate rules, including Crate Racin’ USA, Mid-East Racing Association, Monster Mini Stock / Thunder Bomber Association, South Eastern Hornet Association, and more.

While many local racing heroes have collected the biggest wins of their careers at Charlotte, multiple national dirt track superstars have appeared in World Short Track Championship Victory Lane as well, including five-time World 100 winner Jonathan Davenport (604 Late Models, 2017), World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision full-timer Nick Hoffman (UMP Modifieds, 2018-2019, 2021), four-time DIRTcar Nationals Gator Championship Feature winner Kyle Strickler (UMP Modifieds, 2016-2017, 2020, 2024), and Skagit Speedway Dirt Cup winner Trey Starks (360 Sprint Cars, 2016).

With the event’s growing popularity over the last decade, car counts have eclipsed 450 in each of the last three years, topping out at well over 500 in 2024 and setting a new record for driver attendance. After coming in at 489 last year, the event will get another chance at an attendance record in 2026 with a shakeup in car classes.

For 2026, 10 unique car classes are scheduled to compete in the event — two of which are brand-new to Charlotte’s red clay. From the Northeast weekly racing scene, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds – getting their name from the 358 c.i. engines that power them – will make the long haul from New York, Pennsylvania and multiple Canadian provinces to race for a $5,000 grand prize. The other full-fendered division added to the card for their World Short Track debut are 525 Late Models. A popular alternative to its GM 604 or 602 Crate engine brethren, the 525 Late Model also utilizes sealed Chevrolet Performance power under the hood with a standard dirt Late Model car construction and the option to race with or without a roof.

The other eight classes on the card have seen the banks of The Dirt Track in the past, which include Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Mid-East 602 Late Models, Mid-East Crate Modifieds, Mid-East Street Stocks, MMSA Mini Stocks, MTBA Thunder Bombers, and SEHA Sport Compacts.

For all event information, including ticket sales, gate times and pricing, driver registration, rules and procedures, and a complete schedule of events click the link below. Drivers who pre-enter by October 12 will automatically receive two (2) free grandstand tickets for the Saturday program.

WORLD SHORT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP INFO

If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live with wall-to-wall coverage of all three days live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://dirtcar.com/news/what-is-wstc-a-look-at-the-largest-scale-dirt-track-racing-event-in-the-southeast/

Annual motorsports spectacle regularly attracts over 450 cars in North Carolina’s Queen City

CONCORD, NC (Sept. 11, 2026) — The largest dirt track racing event in the Southeast returns to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Oct. 29–31, featuring two new divisions and another pursuit of a record-breaking car count for the 11th edition of the World Short Track Championship.

But what is the World Short Track Championship, and who’s racing in it?

First held in 2016, the annual World Short Track Championship was born from an idea to give weekly racers a chance to compete for big money on a big stage. Drivers from several different car classifications — commonly found in the weekly racing programs at local dirt tracks across the country — make the trip out to the 4/10-mile, red clay-covered oval on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, every October to compete for a slice of over $200,000 in prize money and bragging rights as a winner of one of the Southeast’s most prestigious dirt motorsports events.

Three consecutive days of on-track competition commence with an evening of practice laps and two invitational races on Thursday, followed by Qualifying and Heat Races for most divisions on Friday before the lower mains and Championship Features on Saturday.

To date, 13 different car types have competed in 10 years of event history. From open-wheel Sprint Cars to full-bodied Late Models and Modifieds, to Street Stocks and four-cylinder engine cars, the World Short Track Championship has welcomed several different sanctioning bodies over the years to mandate rules, including Crate Racin’ USA, Mid-East Racing Association, Monster Mini Stock / Thunder Bomber Association, South Eastern Hornet Association, and more.

While many local racing heroes have collected the biggest wins of their careers at Charlotte, multiple national dirt track superstars have appeared in World Short Track Championship Victory Lane as well, including five-time World 100 winner Jonathan Davenport (604 Late Models, 2017), World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision full-timer Nick Hoffman (UMP Modifieds, 2018-2019, 2021), four-time DIRTcar Nationals Gator Championship Feature winner Kyle Strickler (UMP Modifieds, 2016-2017, 2020, 2024), and Skagit Speedway Dirt Cup winner Trey Starks (360 Sprint Cars, 2016).

With the event’s growing popularity over the last decade, car counts have eclipsed 450 in each of the last three years, topping out at well over 500 in 2024 and setting a new record for driver attendance. After coming in at 489 last year, the event will get another chance at an attendance record in 2026 with a shakeup in car classes.

For 2026, 10 unique car classes are scheduled to compete in the event — two of which are brand-new to Charlotte’s red clay. From the Northeast weekly racing scene, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds – getting their name from the 358 c.i. engines that power them – will make the long haul from New York, Pennsylvania and multiple Canadian provinces to race for a $5,000 grand prize. The other full-fendered division added to the card for their World Short Track debut are 525 Late Models. A popular alternative to its GM 604 or 602 Crate engine brethren, the 525 Late Model also utilizes sealed Chevrolet Performance power under the hood with a standard dirt Late Model car construction and the option to race with or without a roof.

The other eight classes on the card have seen the banks of The Dirt Track in the past, which include Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Mid-East 602 Late Models, Mid-East Crate Modifieds, Mid-East Street Stocks, MMSA Mini Stocks, MTBA Thunder Bombers, and SEHA Sport Compacts.

For all event information, including ticket sales, gate times and pricing, driver registration, rules and procedures, and a complete schedule of events click the link below. Drivers who pre-enter by October 12 will automatically receive two (2) free grandstand tickets for the Saturday program.

WORLD SHORT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP INFO

If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live with wall-to-wall coverage of all three days live on DIRTVision.

What is WSTC? A Look at the Largest-Scale Dirt Track Racing Event in the Southeast

Annual motorsports spectacle regularly attracts over 450 cars in North Carolina’s Queen City

CONCORD, NC (Sept. 11, 2026) — The largest dirt track racing event in the Southeast returns to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Oct. 29–31, featuring two new divisions and another pursuit of a record-breaking car count for the 11th edition of the World Short Track Championship.

But what is the World Short Track Championship, and who’s racing in it?

First held in 2016, the annual World Short Track Championship was born from an idea to give weekly racers a chance to compete for big money on a big stage. Drivers from several different car classifications — commonly found in the weekly racing programs at local dirt tracks across the country — make the trip out to the 4/10-mile, red clay-covered oval on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, every October to compete for a slice of over $200,000 in prize money and bragging rights as a winner of one of the Southeast’s most prestigious dirt motorsports events.

Three consecutive days of on-track competition commence with an evening of practice laps and two invitational races on Thursday, followed by Qualifying and Heat Races for most divisions on Friday before the lower mains and Championship Features on Saturday.

To date, 13 different car types have competed in 10 years of event history. From open-wheel Sprint Cars to full-bodied Late Models and Modifieds, to Street Stocks and four-cylinder engine cars, the World Short Track Championship has welcomed several different sanctioning bodies over the years to mandate rules, including Crate Racin’ USA, Mid-East Racing Association, Monster Mini Stock / Thunder Bomber Association, South Eastern Hornet Association, and more.

While many local racing heroes have collected the biggest wins of their careers at Charlotte, multiple national dirt track superstars have appeared in World Short Track Championship Victory Lane as well, including five-time World 100 winner Jonathan Davenport (604 Late Models, 2017), World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision full-timer Nick Hoffman (UMP Modifieds, 2018-2019, 2021), four-time DIRTcar Nationals Gator Championship Feature winner Kyle Strickler (UMP Modifieds, 2016-2017, 2020, 2024), and Skagit Speedway Dirt Cup winner Trey Starks (360 Sprint Cars, 2016).

With the event’s growing popularity over the last decade, car counts have eclipsed 450 in each of the last three years, topping out at well over 500 in 2024 and setting a new record for driver attendance. After coming in at 489 last year, the event will get another chance at an attendance record in 2026 with a shakeup in car classes.

For 2026, 10 unique car classes are scheduled to compete in the event — two of which are brand-new to Charlotte’s red clay. From the Northeast weekly racing scene, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds – getting their name from the 358 c.i. engines that power them – will make the long haul from New York, Pennsylvania and multiple Canadian provinces to race for a $5,000 grand prize. The other full-fendered division added to the card for their World Short Track debut are 525 Late Models. A popular alternative to its GM 604 or 602 Crate engine brethren, the 525 Late Model also utilizes sealed Chevrolet Performance power under the hood with a standard dirt Late Model car construction and the option to race with or without a roof.

The other eight classes on the card have seen the banks of The Dirt Track in the past, which include Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Mid-East 602 Late Models, Mid-East Crate Modifieds, Mid-East Street Stocks, MMSA Mini Stocks, MTBA Thunder Bombers, and SEHA Sport Compacts.

For all event information, including ticket sales, gate times and pricing, driver registration, rules and procedures, and a complete schedule of events click the link below. Drivers who pre-enter by October 12 will automatically receive two (2) free grandstand tickets for the Saturday program.

WORLD SHORT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP INFO

If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live with wall-to-wall coverage of all three days live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://dirtcar.com/news/what-is-wstc-a-look-at-the-largest-scale-dirt-track-racing-event-in-the-southeast/

NEW WESTON, OH (September 10, 2026) – It was a clean sweep for the “Peach State” on Thursday night at Eldora Speedway.

Following a three-hour rain delay, the 102 cars in attendance at the World 100 got on track for a split-field program to open the weekend, with Ashton Winger and Brandon Overton splitting the 25-lap Feature victories.

Feature 1

Polesitter Brian Shirley powered away to the early lead while second-starting Carson Ferguson raced Winger and Devin Moran for second. Winger won that battle, but not before Shirley broke out to a 1.4-second lead that Winger needed to erase.

As the race progressed, Winger went to work on trimming down the gap. With 16 laps left and traffic impeding Shirley’s progress, Winger was right on his back bumper and in position to make a bid for the lead. That’s what he did with a Turn 1 slide job, but Shirley pulled off the crossover to hold on. When Shirley got stuck behind the slower car of Justin Haley, it gave Winger another chance to try the same move, and that time, he made it stick.

A pair of cautions in the second half of the race kept Shirley in the mix, but Winger defended every move he made to earn his first trip to Victory Lane at Eldora. The win was a continuation of Winger’s recent hot streak, as the Jeff Mathews Motorsports pilot has now won 10 times since May 16, which has him leading the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series points and sitting third with the Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series.

“I tried to leave the door open for Devin there a couple times,” Winger said. “I kept bottoming out really bad getting down into [Turn] 1 whenever I tried to enter off the curb. It was just our night, a lot of things went our way. I mean, hell, we qualified 16th and got inverted, I know that’s a big part of it. The racetrack was pretty fast, but it still raced good.”

Shirley and Brandon Sheppard rounded out the podium.

Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 12-Ashton Winger[3]; 2. 8S-Brian Shirley[1]; 3. 1-Brandon Sheppard[13]; 4. 22F-Chris Ferguson[8]; 5. 19R-Ryan Gustin[4]; 6. 17M-Dale McDowell[9]; 7. 25-Shane Clanton[7]; 8. 93-Carson Ferguson[2]; 9. 14JR-Trey Mills[6]; 10. 9M-Tim McCreadie[10]; 11. 49-Jonathan Davenport[25]; 12. 74X-Ethan Dotson[12]; 13. 20-Jimmy Owens[21]; 14. 44-Chris Madden[19]; 15. 5-Drake Troutman[17]; 16. 60-Dan Ebert[16]; 17. 157-Mike Marlar[22]; 18. 99-Devin Moran[5]; 19. 0-Jake O’Neil[20]; 20. 16-Sam Seawright[26]; 21. T1-Todd Morrow[24]; 22. 77-Justin Haley[23]; 23. 9C-Ches Chester[18]; 24. 10S-Garrett Smith[11]; 25. 17SS-Brenden Smith[14]; 26. 22*-Zack Mitchell[15]

Feature 2

Dustin Sorensen started on the pole to put himself in position to potentially collect the biggest win of his Late Model career, and he did his job early on by keeping Overton and Hudson O’Neal behind him on the start.

The third-year World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision traveler led the first six laps until he found himself on the receiving end of an Overton slider going into Turn 1. Sorensen crossed him over exiting Turn 2 and returned the favor into Turn 3, but Overton won the drag race the next time down the frontstretch and cleared the Minnesotan for good in Turns 1 and 2.

What could have still been a strong podium finish went up in smoke moments later when engine trouble put Sorensen out of the race. That moved Tyler Erb up to second for the restart, but his time in that spot lasted less than one corner before Josh Rice blasted past on the bottom.

As Rice closed in on Overton with the laps winding down, it started to look like the race could become a replay of the North-South 100 with Rice trading sliders for the win on one of the sport’s biggest stages. The first one came with three laps to go, but Overton held on and used Dalton Cook as a pick to keep Rice behind him momentarily. Overton blocked every move Rice could think of the rest of the way and beat the No. 11 to the flag stand by a car length for his 12th win at Eldora, but his first in four years.

“I knew [Rice] was coming,” Overton said. “I kept glancing at the screen, I’m like, ‘Man, I know that’s Josh.’ He’s my buddy, we run up and down the road together, all of our crews hang out. Hell of a race, if I was going to race it out with anybody, I’m glad it was him. I just got to where I couldn’t steer. What do you do? You just hold it wide open and land wherever you land and just try to keep as much speed.”

Behind Overton and Rice, Erb held onto third to complete the podium.

Feature 2 (25 Laps): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 2. 11R-Josh Rice[11]; 3. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[7]; 5. 32-Bobby Pierce[26]; 6. 71-Hudson O’Neal[3]; 7. 111-Max Blair[12]; 8. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[10]; 9. 72-Michael Norris[15]; 10. C7-Adam Stricker[5]; 11. 40B-Kyle Bronson[14]; 12. 09-Michael Leach[4]; 13. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[21]; 14. 10-Joseph Joiner[8]; 15. 24-Jason Riggs[16]; 16. 49M-Luke Morey[18]; 17. 8M-Dillon McCowan[17]; 18. 25F-Jason Feger[25]; 19. 59-Dillard Hatchett[19]; 20. 15S-Clay Stuckey[20]; 21. 13M-Dallon Murty[23]; 22. 44D-Dalton Cook[13]; 23. 1G-Rusty Ballenger[22]; 24. 42F-Chad Finley[9]; 25. 21G-Mario Gresham[24]; 26. 19-Dustin Sorensen[1]

UP NEXT: The World 100 continues with two more 25-lap, $12,000-to-win, preliminary Features on Friday, Sept. 11, before the 100-lap finale on Saturday, Sept. 12. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

Winger Scores First Eldora Win, Overton Back Out Front in World 100 Thursday Features

NEW WESTON, OH (September 10, 2026) – It was a clean sweep for the “Peach State” on Thursday night at Eldora Speedway.

Following a three-hour rain delay, the 102 cars in attendance at the World 100 got on track for a split-field program to open the weekend, with Ashton Winger and Brandon Overton splitting the 25-lap Feature victories.

Feature 1

Polesitter Brian Shirley powered away to the early lead while second-starting Carson Ferguson raced Winger and Devin Moran for second. Winger won that battle, but not before Shirley broke out to a 1.4-second lead that Winger needed to erase.

As the race progressed, Winger went to work on trimming down the gap. With 16 laps left and traffic impeding Shirley’s progress, Winger was right on his back bumper and in position to make a bid for the lead. That’s what he did with a Turn 1 slide job, but Shirley pulled off the crossover to hold on. When Shirley got stuck behind the slower car of Justin Haley, it gave Winger another chance to try the same move, and that time, he made it stick.

A pair of cautions in the second half of the race kept Shirley in the mix, but Winger defended every move he made to earn his first trip to Victory Lane at Eldora. The win was a continuation of Winger’s recent hot streak, as the Jeff Mathews Motorsports pilot has now won 10 times since May 16, which has him leading the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series points and sitting third with the Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series.

“I tried to leave the door open for Devin there a couple times,” Winger said. “I kept bottoming out really bad getting down into [Turn] 1 whenever I tried to enter off the curb. It was just our night, a lot of things went our way. I mean, hell, we qualified 16th and got inverted, I know that’s a big part of it. The racetrack was pretty fast, but it still raced good.”

Shirley and Brandon Sheppard rounded out the podium.

Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 12-Ashton Winger[3]; 2. 8S-Brian Shirley[1]; 3. 1-Brandon Sheppard[13]; 4. 22F-Chris Ferguson[8]; 5. 19R-Ryan Gustin[4]; 6. 17M-Dale McDowell[9]; 7. 25-Shane Clanton[7]; 8. 93-Carson Ferguson[2]; 9. 14JR-Trey Mills[6]; 10. 9M-Tim McCreadie[10]; 11. 49-Jonathan Davenport[25]; 12. 74X-Ethan Dotson[12]; 13. 20-Jimmy Owens[21]; 14. 44-Chris Madden[19]; 15. 5-Drake Troutman[17]; 16. 60-Dan Ebert[16]; 17. 157-Mike Marlar[22]; 18. 99-Devin Moran[5]; 19. 0-Jake O’Neil[20]; 20. 16-Sam Seawright[26]; 21. T1-Todd Morrow[24]; 22. 77-Justin Haley[23]; 23. 9C-Ches Chester[18]; 24. 10S-Garrett Smith[11]; 25. 17SS-Brenden Smith[14]; 26. 22*-Zack Mitchell[15]

Feature 2

Dustin Sorensen started on the pole to put himself in position to potentially collect the biggest win of his Late Model career, and he did his job early on by keeping Overton and Hudson O’Neal behind him on the start.

The third-year World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision traveler led the first six laps until he found himself on the receiving end of an Overton slider going into Turn 1. Sorensen crossed him over exiting Turn 2 and returned the favor into Turn 3, but Overton won the drag race the next time down the frontstretch and cleared the Minnesotan for good in Turns 1 and 2.

What could have still been a strong podium finish went up in smoke moments later when engine trouble put Sorensen out of the race. That moved Tyler Erb up to second for the restart, but his time in that spot lasted less than one corner before Josh Rice blasted past on the bottom.

As Rice closed in on Overton with the laps winding down, it started to look like the race could become a replay of the North-South 100 with Rice trading sliders for the win on one of the sport’s biggest stages. The first one came with three laps to go, but Overton held on and used Dalton Cook as a pick to keep Rice behind him momentarily. Overton blocked every move Rice could think of the rest of the way and beat the No. 11 to the flag stand by a car length for his 12th win at Eldora, but his first in four years.

“I knew [Rice] was coming,” Overton said. “I kept glancing at the screen, I’m like, ‘Man, I know that’s Josh.’ He’s my buddy, we run up and down the road together, all of our crews hang out. Hell of a race, if I was going to race it out with anybody, I’m glad it was him. I just got to where I couldn’t steer. What do you do? You just hold it wide open and land wherever you land and just try to keep as much speed.”

Behind Overton and Rice, Erb held onto third to complete the podium.

Feature 2 (25 Laps): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 2. 11R-Josh Rice[11]; 3. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[7]; 5. 32-Bobby Pierce[26]; 6. 71-Hudson O’Neal[3]; 7. 111-Max Blair[12]; 8. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[10]; 9. 72-Michael Norris[15]; 10. C7-Adam Stricker[5]; 11. 40B-Kyle Bronson[14]; 12. 09-Michael Leach[4]; 13. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[21]; 14. 10-Joseph Joiner[8]; 15. 24-Jason Riggs[16]; 16. 49M-Luke Morey[18]; 17. 8M-Dillon McCowan[17]; 18. 25F-Jason Feger[25]; 19. 59-Dillard Hatchett[19]; 20. 15S-Clay Stuckey[20]; 21. 13M-Dallon Murty[23]; 22. 44D-Dalton Cook[13]; 23. 1G-Rusty Ballenger[22]; 24. 42F-Chad Finley[9]; 25. 21G-Mario Gresham[24]; 26. 19-Dustin Sorensen[1]

UP NEXT: The World 100 continues with two more 25-lap, $12,000-to-win, preliminary Features on Friday, Sept. 11, before the 100-lap finale on Saturday, Sept. 12. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

ARTICLE: https://dirtcar.com/dirtcar-ump/winger-scores-first-eldora-win-overton-back-out-front-in-world-100-thursday-features/

The Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing teams have made the more than 2,600 mile journey from Skagit Speedway to Port Royal Speedway for one of the most anticipated racing events of the season.  The 59th Annual Tuscarora 50 presented by Ramsey’s Car Wash & Packer’s Concessionsbegins on Thursday, September 10, once again pitting the best of the PA Posse against the 15 High Rollers. The three-day event includes Friday’s Hampel Oil Night Before the Tusky presented by HVAC Distributors and concludes with the $59,000-to-win Tusky 50!  The Juniata County Fair creates the festive backdrop for the weekend with ample fair food, games and rides, including the ferris wheel providing views over Turn 1.  High Roller Rico Abreu had a very successful West Coast Swing, winning both the Gold Cup Race of Champions and the Skagit Nationals, propelling the Tony Stewart Racing team into the championship standings lead. He’ll be trying to maintain that momentum and earn his second Tuscarora 50 win. Aaron Reutzel, however, remains in striking distance to earn his first national title and knows he has to have a stellar weekend to stay in the hunt. Reutzel won the Tuscarora 50 in 2019 and also won the “Night Before” last year before finishing third in the finale.  On the Posse side, Ryan Smith is the most recent driver to visit Victory Lane at Port Royal, winning the Labor Day Classic on Monday. Justin Whittall, however, has turned a lot of laps at Port this year and went on to win their 410 winged sprint car season championship. All eyes will be on Chase Dietz as he continues to rack up the wins this year- both in PA and off the porch.  Adult general admission tickets for Thursday and Friday are available for pre-purchase online. Reserved (all ages) and adult general admission for Saturday is also available for pre-purchase. Student general admission tickets and pit passes are only available for purcahase at the track. As a reminder, only fans who pre-purchase tickets are eligible for the Durst Dice Roll each night.  If you can’t join Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing at the track, watch each night live on FloRacing. Thursday night will also air live on Amazon Prime, Fubo and The Roku Channel.  Know Before You Go to the Tuscarora 50 presented by Ramsey Car Wash & Packer’s Concessions (all times Eastern): Juniata County Fair Opens: 4pm Thursday; 11am Friday and SaturdayPit Gate Opens: 4pm on Thursday and Friday; 2pm on SaturdayGrandstand Gates Open: 4:30pm on Thursday and Friday; 2:30pm on SaturdayLive Broadcast Begins: 6pmHot Laps Begin: 6:15pmRacing Begins: 7:30pmPost Race: The pit area will be open to all fans following the final race each night. Purchase Thursday Adult General Admission Tickets

Purchase Friday Adult General Admission Tickets Purchase Saturday Reserved Seats or Adult General Admission Tickets

BACK TO PORT ROYAL TO TAKE ON THE POSSE The Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing teams have made the more than 2,600 mile journey from Skagit Speedway to Port Royal Speedway for one of the most anticipated racing events of the season.  The 59th Annual Tuscarora 50 presented by Ramsey’s Car Wash & Packer’s Concessionsbegins on Thursday, September 10, once again pitting the best of the PA Posse against the 15 High Rollers. The three-day event includes Friday’s Hampel Oil Night Before the Tusky presented by HVAC Distributors and concludes with the $59,000-to-win Tusky 50!  The Juniata County Fair creates the festive backdrop for the weekend with ample fair food, games and rides, including the ferris wheel providing views over Turn 1.  High Roller Rico Abreu had a very successful West Coast Swing, winning both the Gold Cup Race of Champions and the Skagit Nationals, propelling the Tony Stewart Racing team into the championship standings lead. He’ll be trying to maintain that momentum and earn his second Tuscarora 50 win. Aaron Reutzel, however, remains in striking distance to earn his first national title and knows he has to have a stellar weekend to stay in the hunt. Reutzel won the Tuscarora 50 in 2019 and also won the “Night Before” last year before finishing third in the finale.  On the Posse side, Ryan Smith is the most recent driver to visit Victory Lane at Port Royal, winning the Labor Day Classic on Monday. Justin Whittall, however, has turned a lot of laps at Port this year and went on to win their 410 winged sprint car season championship. All eyes will be on Chase Dietz as he continues to rack up the wins this year- both in PA and off the porch.  Adult general admission tickets for Thursday and Friday are available for pre-purchase online. Reserved (all ages) and adult general admission for Saturday is also available for pre-purchase. Student general admission tickets and pit passes are only available for purcahase at the track. As a reminder, only fans who pre-purchase tickets are eligible for the Durst Dice Roll each night.  If you can’t join Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing at the track, watch each night live on FloRacing. Thursday night will also air live on Amazon Prime, Fubo and The Roku Channel.  Know Before You Go to the Tuscarora 50 presented by Ramsey Car Wash & Packer’s Concessions (all times Eastern): Juniata County Fair Opens: 4pm Thursday; 11am Friday and SaturdayPit Gate Opens: 4pm on Thursday and Friday; 2pm on SaturdayGrandstand Gates Open: 4:30pm on Thursday and Friday; 2:30pm on SaturdayLive Broadcast Begins: 6pmHot Laps Begin: 6:15pmRacing Begins: 7:30pmPost Race: The pit area will be open to all fans following the final race each night. Purchase Thursday Adult General Admission Tickets

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Sheppard Leads Tight Championship Battle into Knoxville

BATAVIA, Ohio (September 10, 2026) – With the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Presented by FloRacing season entering its final five race weekends, the battle atop the Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP remains wide open. Brandon Sheppard leads the championship standings entering the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at Knoxville Raceway, but Hudson O’Neal and Devin Moran remain close behind. O’Neal trails Sheppard by only 55 points, while Moran is just 50 points behind O’Neal. Only 105 points separate the top three contenders as the series prepares for three nights of competition at the famed half-mile Knoxville Raceway. O’Neal returns to Knoxville as the defending winner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The Martinsville, Indiana, driver charged from the 15th starting position to capture the 2025 edition of the event, taking the lead from Moran on lap 57 before pulling away to an 8.368-second victory. The triumph marked O’Neal’s first Knoxville Nationals victory and placed him alongside his father, Don O’Neal, as an event winner. Several of this year’s leading championship contenders also recorded strong finishes in last season’s Knoxville finale. Ricky Thornton Jr. finished second, Moran placed third, and Sheppard crossed the finish line fourth. Three-day ticket packages and single-night tickets are available at KnoxvilleRaceway.comor by calling the ticket office at 641-842-5431. While Sheppard, O’Neal, and Moran have separated themselves at the front of the standings, the competition behind them remains equally intense. Brandon Overton currently occupies fourth, holding a 55-point advantage over Thornton. Max Blair sits sixth, only 80 points behind Thornton. Further down the standings, Josh Rice leads Brian Shirley by just 25 points in the battle for seventh, while Shirley holds a 35-point advantage over Alberson. Kyle Bronson currently rounds out the top 10, only 10 points ahead of Clay Harris. Following Knoxville, the championship battle continues with the Jackson 100 weekend at Brownstown Speedway, Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Eldora Speedway, and West Virginia Motor Speedway. The season concludes October 16-17 with the 46th Annual Dirt Track World Championship at West Virginia Motor Speedway, where the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion will be crowned. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP:Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points – Earnings1 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 6305 – $267,9002 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 6250 – $244,7003 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 6200 – $310,8744 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 5855 – $156,1005 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – 5800 – $239,6256 – 111 – Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 5720 – $151,0757 – 11 – Josh Rice – Crittenden, KY – 5430 – $190,4758 – 3s – Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 5405 – $108,9009 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 5370 – $119,07510 – 40B – Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 5070 – $88,17511 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – 5060 – $100,37512 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 5015 – $93,15013 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – 4975 – $143,20014 – 8 – Dillon McCowan – Urbana, MO – 4845 – $112,62515 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – 4390 – $66,70016 – 17SS – Brenden Smith – Dade City, FL – 4035 – $49,400

Transcript of Earl Bamber, driver of the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R

DETROIT (Sept. 9, 2026) – Earl Bamber, driver of the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R, was a guest on an IMSA media teleconference to discuss the upcoming TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks on September 20 from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Bamber will drive with Jack Aitken.  Transcript of select questions: Earl you are the defending winner at Indianapolis and had have a great year. What are you looking forward to at Indianapolis? “Yeah, I mean, looking forward to, I guess, getting back into the battle of it. We had an amazing run on the podium nearly for one year straight with the IMSA calendar, so it’s been an amazing job by the by the Whelen Cadillac team. Obviously, the last race didn’t really go the way we’d planned it or expected it, but we were still in the fight to win the race at one stage at the end there and then obviously to be on the podium again. So yeah, looking forward to sort of more success like we had at Indy. Indy’s typically been always pretty strong track for the 31 car as well so looking forward to that. Jack (Aitken) and myself are also coming off the back of a really good weekend with second at the World Endurance Championship race at COTA. So there’s just really good momentum in the program at the moment and obviously the 31 didn’t win but the No. 10 car got its first win with Cadillac. So yeah, just really great momentum in the program.”

Earl, does it feel different coming back to Indy with you and Jack as the hunted men in the championship versus last year when it seemed like there was nothing really to lose for you guys?“No, we were talking about that on the weekend at COTA, and to be honest, we’ve just been going about the same thing race after race, which is trying to execute these races well. Generally, we’ve had a really quick Cadillac, so it’s about execution. It’s worked for the most part, and we’re probably just not going to change anything. I feel when you try to go on the defense, it normally works worse. So, I think we’re just going to keep with our same tactic and strategy, and hopefully it still ends up in the same spot, and we can collect some good points and enter Atlanta with a good buffer.”

Are you excited to head to Indianapolis as you drive a Dallara chassis? Some others drive ORECA. “Yeah, I mean, typically we’ve been quite good on the mechanical grip side, so coming to a slower track like Indy is favorable. Obviously, we were quite strong there last year, but same as the other two, putting energy in the tires making sure we’ve got good degradation, but the whole race is going to be quite different with a 2-hour 40-minute session. Typically, we also heavily rely on the sim as well, so we’ll be in there on Tuesday and Wednesday, preparing everything we need and getting ready for the race.” After Road America, there was talk from the IMSA officials to really look after aggressive driving. Does that change anything for you? “Yeah, I’d say the same for us. We’ve sort of steered clear of the powers that be, so we don’t really need to change much on our side. But yeah it’ll be interesting to see the level of aggression of the field when it all rolls out on Sunday.” Earl, to follow up with you on that, I mean, because obviously it was the 31 and the 6 at Road America that was involved in that unfortunate late-race collision. Like we’ve known since that Estre has been put on probation and then we’ve also got the driver change. Porsche announced this morning with, with (Laurin) Heinrich in the 6 obviously going for it with your co-driver, Jack Aitken. I’m just kind of curious that dynamic, if you can kind of shed light on what you kind of anticipate in that fight with them, how different that fight could be compared to if Laurens (Vanthoor) was in the car?“It will be interesting to see the level of aggression. Kevin (Estre) has been doing those sorts of moves for a long time and getting away with it, and this year’s been a year that he hasn’t really got away with it at many of the races. So it will be interesting to see his approach, and it was a shame for the 31 guys and for Jack, because he just placed himself in a spot where he deserved racing room and just got driven off the track and straight it’s good that IMSA put a foot down to it but like I said, it’s going to be interesting just to see that whole title fight. It’s going to be aggressive between Laurin and the 6 car and us, because obviously, they need to make up some points, so it’s going to be spicy for sure at some stage.”

Would you say it’s a more conservative approach you have planned for the race, or is it kind of just business as usual based on how you guys have been executing for most of the season? “It’s going to be business as usual. I don’t think we really need to change a good thing. We’ve been executing some really good races. We had a good look at Road America. I don’t think we have the outright fastest car like we had at Detroit or Watkins Glen. But, like I said, we still put ourselves in a position to be in the top three there at the end of the race. So that’s what we’re going to try and do again. I think what’s been really working well is the sharing that goes along between the 10 and the 40, and then also the 12 and the 38 in WEC, and just trying to bring the whole program for up to the front has been a big help for everyone all around. Can you talk about your second-place finish at COTA in WEC? “You know, we’ve been very quick, and then, you know, Le Mans was obviously heartbreaking for everyone at Cadillac. Leading Le Mans for so many hours, it was still hard to get over. But, you know, to grab a second-place and sort of fight back from the strategy disadvantage. I think we’re up to 10th in the championship, and still scoring good points, and Fuji’s also a strong one for us as well, but, you know, it definitely helps myself and Jack a lot having the double program, and just being in those cars that much, and understanding the setup directions, and what’s going on, and bringing stuff from both programs continues to push us forward.” Earl, maybe if I could get you to analyze the final element of Cadillac’s successful year, and that would be the Evo upgrade to the V Series R. Can you maybe pinpoint why the car has been more consistent or effective this year? “Yeah when we were doing the EVO we were really targeting the race ability aspect and there was definitely achieved through being able to follow in traffic, and also, typically, we were quite a lot more draggy especially in the WEC compared to the other cars. So, you know, with that, we, we’ve got what we need on the straight, a bit less drag, and we’re able to follow close in the corners, which has just allowed us more opportunity to overtake in races at the right moments, and it’s also helped us with GT traffic, and that was sort of the main component. The other upgrade we did was changing brake manufacturer to Brembo, which is closer to what we run on the road car side as well, and that’s just made the whole thing a lot more consistent and easier to manage at the races as well. So it’s not about peak performance, but probably global consistency more than anything.”

Transcript of Earl Bamber, driver of the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R

DETROIT (Sept. 9, 2026) – Earl Bamber, driver of the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R, was a guest on an IMSA media teleconference to discuss the upcoming TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks on September 20 from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Bamber will drive with Jack Aitken.  Transcript of select questions: Earl you are the defending winner at Indianapolis and had have a great year. What are you looking forward to at Indianapolis? “Yeah, I mean, looking forward to, I guess, getting back into the battle of it. We had an amazing run on the podium nearly for one year straight with the IMSA calendar, so it’s been an amazing job by the by the Whelen Cadillac team. Obviously, the last race didn’t really go the way we’d planned it or expected it, but we were still in the fight to win the race at one stage at the end there and then obviously to be on the podium again. So yeah, looking forward to sort of more success like we had at Indy. Indy’s typically been always pretty strong track for the 31 car as well so looking forward to that. Jack (Aitken) and myself are also coming off the back of a really good weekend with second at the World Endurance Championship race at COTA. So there’s just really good momentum in the program at the moment and obviously the 31 didn’t win but the No. 10 car got its first win with Cadillac. So yeah, just really great momentum in the program.”

Earl, does it feel different coming back to Indy with you and Jack as the hunted men in the championship versus last year when it seemed like there was nothing really to lose for you guys?“No, we were talking about that on the weekend at COTA, and to be honest, we’ve just been going about the same thing race after race, which is trying to execute these races well. Generally, we’ve had a really quick Cadillac, so it’s about execution. It’s worked for the most part, and we’re probably just not going to change anything. I feel when you try to go on the defense, it normally works worse. So, I think we’re just going to keep with our same tactic and strategy, and hopefully it still ends up in the same spot, and we can collect some good points and enter Atlanta with a good buffer.”

Are you excited to head to Indianapolis as you drive a Dallara chassis? Some others drive ORECA. “Yeah, I mean, typically we’ve been quite good on the mechanical grip side, so coming to a slower track like Indy is favorable. Obviously, we were quite strong there last year, but same as the other two, putting energy in the tires making sure we’ve got good degradation, but the whole race is going to be quite different with a 2-hour 40-minute session. Typically, we also heavily rely on the sim as well, so we’ll be in there on Tuesday and Wednesday, preparing everything we need and getting ready for the race.” After Road America, there was talk from the IMSA officials to really look after aggressive driving. Does that change anything for you? “Yeah, I’d say the same for us. We’ve sort of steered clear of the powers that be, so we don’t really need to change much on our side. But yeah it’ll be interesting to see the level of aggression of the field when it all rolls out on Sunday.” Earl, to follow up with you on that, I mean, because obviously it was the 31 and the 6 at Road America that was involved in that unfortunate late-race collision. Like we’ve known since that Estre has been put on probation and then we’ve also got the driver change. Porsche announced this morning with, with (Laurin) Heinrich in the 6 obviously going for it with your co-driver, Jack Aitken. I’m just kind of curious that dynamic, if you can kind of shed light on what you kind of anticipate in that fight with them, how different that fight could be compared to if Laurens (Vanthoor) was in the car?“It will be interesting to see the level of aggression. Kevin (Estre) has been doing those sorts of moves for a long time and getting away with it, and this year’s been a year that he hasn’t really got away with it at many of the races. So it will be interesting to see his approach, and it was a shame for the 31 guys and for Jack, because he just placed himself in a spot where he deserved racing room and just got driven off the track and straight it’s good that IMSA put a foot down to it but like I said, it’s going to be interesting just to see that whole title fight. It’s going to be aggressive between Laurin and the 6 car and us, because obviously, they need to make up some points, so it’s going to be spicy for sure at some stage.”

Would you say it’s a more conservative approach you have planned for the race, or is it kind of just business as usual based on how you guys have been executing for most of the season? “It’s going to be business as usual. I don’t think we really need to change a good thing. We’ve been executing some really good races. We had a good look at Road America. I don’t think we have the outright fastest car like we had at Detroit or Watkins Glen. But, like I said, we still put ourselves in a position to be in the top three there at the end of the race. So that’s what we’re going to try and do again. I think what’s been really working well is the sharing that goes along between the 10 and the 40, and then also the 12 and the 38 in WEC, and just trying to bring the whole program for up to the front has been a big help for everyone all around. Can you talk about your second-place finish at COTA in WEC? “You know, we’ve been very quick, and then, you know, Le Mans was obviously heartbreaking for everyone at Cadillac. Leading Le Mans for so many hours, it was still hard to get over. But, you know, to grab a second-place and sort of fight back from the strategy disadvantage. I think we’re up to 10th in the championship, and still scoring good points, and Fuji’s also a strong one for us as well, but, you know, it definitely helps myself and Jack a lot having the double program, and just being in those cars that much, and understanding the setup directions, and what’s going on, and bringing stuff from both programs continues to push us forward.” Earl, maybe if I could get you to analyze the final element of Cadillac’s successful year, and that would be the Evo upgrade to the V Series R. Can you maybe pinpoint why the car has been more consistent or effective this year? “Yeah when we were doing the EVO we were really targeting the race ability aspect and there was definitely achieved through being able to follow in traffic, and also, typically, we were quite a lot more draggy especially in the WEC compared to the other cars. So, you know, with that, we, we’ve got what we need on the straight, a bit less drag, and we’re able to follow close in the corners, which has just allowed us more opportunity to overtake in races at the right moments, and it’s also helped us with GT traffic, and that was sort of the main component. The other upgrade we did was changing brake manufacturer to Brembo, which is closer to what we run on the road car side as well, and that’s just made the whole thing a lot more consistent and easier to manage at the races as well. So it’s not about peak performance, but probably global consistency more than anything.”

DODGE CITY, KS (September 9, 2026) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to start heading west.

After spending Labor Day weekend in South Dakota, the world’s greatest Sprint Car drivers will invade Kansas for a night before heading back to Colorado for the first time in a decade.

The journey opens with a trip to Dodge City, KS’ Dodge City Raceway Park on Saturday, Sept. 12. It’s where Wyatt Earp locked up outlaws decades ago, but the World of Outlaws will run rampant in the Old West town. Dodge City is the most-visited Kansas track in Series history with 27 previous stops, and Saturday will mark the first since 2020.

Sunday is a travel day as the tour travels to the “Rocky Mountain State” for the Monday, Sept. 14 invasion of Calhan, CO’s El Paso County Raceway. It’ll be The Greatest Show on Dirt’s first race in Colorado in exactly 10 years to the day. El Paso County was also the destination for that most recent visit on Sept. 14, 2016.

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS

The last couple weeks in the Dakotas shook up a couple spots in the points as the tour stares down the final quarter of the season.

Garet Williamson’s summer surge finally lifted him to the sixth position. As recently as mid-June, the Columbia, MO native was more than 200 markers behind the spot. A remarkable run of consistency with 22 top 10s in the last 29 races allowed the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 to make the steep climb. Cracking the top five could be tough for Williamson, but holding on for sixth would undoubtedly be a stellar sophomore season for him.

The other change is Spencer Bayston surpassing fellow NOS Energy Drink driver Chris Windom for ninth. Bayston and the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing team have been on a roll as of late with four consecutive top 10s highlighted by a pair of top fives. Six points separate him and Windom.

GET THE HELL TO DODGE

Dodge City may be known for a phrase that suggests leaving town, but the stats say a trio of current World of Outlaws competitors are looking forward to the return.

The first is Fargo, ND’s Donny Schatz. The 10-time champion boasts a stout résumé at the “Sunflower State” track. He’s bagged five wins, 11 podiums, and 22 top 10s in 27 tries. He’s one of only two drivers alongside Daryn Pittman to have topped three in a row at Dodge City. Schatz is tied with Joey Saldana for the most victories at the oval, a record he could take sole possession of with a trip to Victory Lane Saturday. A revitalizing visit to Dodge City may be just what Schatz and CJB Motorsports need to shake off a recent slump with one top 10 in the last six races.

Next up is Sheldon Haudenschild. The reason? He’ll head to Dodge City as the most recent Series winner after claiming the 2020 finale. The Wooster, OH native also hasn’t finished worse than sixth in his last four tries. Haudenschild enters the weekend in search of his 10th triumph of 2026, which would set a new personal best mark for him.

The third is Series sophomore Chris Windom. It’s not the obvious reasoning of him being a former Dodge City winner like the previous two. The Canton, IL driver does have Dodge City laps under his belt in a Non-Wing car and Midget with USAC to the tune of four top 10s in four tries. He’ll take that experience and the notebook of his car owner and crew chief Jason Sides with him into Saturday. “Double Down” owns a pair of Dodge City scores.

DEFENDING JASON’S DUB

The one and only previous World of Outlaws stop at El Paso County Raceway a decade ago belonged to Jason Johnson. Fast forward to the present, and his team aims to defend that victory.

Carson Macedo and JJR have cemented themselves as one of the sport’s top combinations as they carry on the legacy of the “Ragin’ Cajun.” Macedo has tallied 57 of his 63 career wins with the Missouri-based organization now led by Johnson’s cousin Philip Dietz. The Lemoore, CA native has a shot to keep the team undefeated at El Paso County in World of Outlaws competition Monday.

Macedo and the Albaugh No. 41 crew have been building momentum lately. They’ve put together seven top 10s in the last eight races, including four podiums. Monday will mark Macedo’s El Paso County debut.

ANOTHER ONE

The list of 2026 World of Outlaws winners grew again over the weekend.

Emerson Axsom bagged his first career Series victory, fending off a trio of the best drivers the sport has to offer to bank $25,000 at Huset’s. The Franklin, IN native is the fifth new winner this year and 21st overall. That means we’re now only four away from equaling the record of 25 different victors set in 2004.

The schedule shows 19 race nights remain to reach the record. Considering the events ahead and some names that are yet to win this season, it’s definitely not out of reach. World of Outlaws campaigners Bill Balog and Cole Macedo have both been on the podium but not in Victory Lane in 2026. Five races in California are on this month’s agenda, serving up opportunities for talented West Coasters like Tim Kaeding, Justin Sanders, and Shane Golobic to snag a checkered flag. The first weekend of October showcases Williams Grove Speedway’s J&S Classics National Open, where drivers such as Lance Dewease, Danny Dietrich, or Daryn Pittman could be next on the 2026 list.

ONE LAST RUN?

With only the home stretch of the season left, the time is now if Michael “Buddy” Kofoid hopes to make one last run at David Gravel for the World of Outlaws championship.

Hope still exists for Kofoid and his Roth Motorsports crew. First, he was 194 markers behind Gravel a month ago and has trimmed the margin down to 152 since then. Secondly, Dodge City and El Paso County may be new to him, but he’ll face a very familiar stretch following this weekend.

The Penngrove, CA native will get five races on home turf as the World of Outlaws head to the left coast for the California swing, and he’s proven to shine when the schedule shifts to the “Golden State.” Since jumping on tour full-time with Dennis and Teresa Roth’s team, Kofoid has won four of the nine Series races in his home state.

It’s been an excellent third full season for Kofoid as he’s already matched last year’s win total with a Series-leading dozen trips to Victory Lane. He’d love nothing more than to cap it with his first World of Outlaw title. It’ll be tough but not impossible for the 24-year-old.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Saturday, Sept. 12 at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS
Monday, Sept. 14 at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, CO

AROUND THE TURN
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19 at Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, CA (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (60/80 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7564 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-152 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-192 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-252 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-320 PTS)
6. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-564 PTS)
7. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-574 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-900 PTS)
9. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-948 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-954 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (21 Drivers):
12 Wins – Michael Kofoid
10 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Chris Windom, Kyle Larson, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom

FEATURE LAPS LED (31 Drivers):
345 Laps Led – David Gravel
332 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
164 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
141 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
128 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
124 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
59 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
58 Laps Led – Bill Balog
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
52 Laps Led – Emerson Axsom
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
30 Laps Led – Corey Day, Chase Dietz
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
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss, Steven Snyder Jr.
3 Laps Led – Brent MarksPODIUM FINISHES (34 Drivers):
27 Podiums – David Gravel, Michael Kofoid
24 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
23 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Kasey Jedrzejek
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kasey Kahne, Tanner Thorson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (58 Drivers):
33 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
16 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
13 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
11 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
10 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston
5 Heat Wins – Christopher Thram
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Ryan Timms
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen, Chris Windom
2 Heat Wins – Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Daryn Pittman, Kelby Watt, Brock Zearfoss, Rees Moran, Steven Snyder Jr. Bryce Lucius
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Brady Bacon, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey, James McFadden, Danny Sams III, Riley Goodno, Chris Martin, Ayrton Gennetten, Carson McCarl, Kaleb Johnson

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (69 Drivers):
41 Dashes – David Gravel
39 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
24 Dashes – Carson Macedo
22 Dashes – Bill Balog, Garet Williamson
19 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
13 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
10 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo
9 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Chris Windom, Ryan Timms
6 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Chase Dietz
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Christopher Thram
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Daryn Pittman, Bryce Lucius
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Conner Morrell, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Justin Whittall, Cory Eliason, Skylar Gee, Gage Pulkrabek, Steven Snyder Jr.
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, Corey Day, D.J. Christie, Ricky Peterson, Lance Dewease, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris, Sam Henderson, Sean Rayhall

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (35 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom, Chris Windom, Cole Macedo
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi, Skylar Gee, Logan Schuchart, Tyler Courtney
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Lynton Jeffrey, Kelby Watt, Jacob Peterson, Sam Henderson

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (25 Drivers):
7 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Ashton Torgerson
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild, Ryan Timms
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Brady Bacon, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day, J.J. Hickle, Tanner Holmes

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (28 Drivers):
8 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
7 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
6 Fastest Laps – Logan Schuchart
5 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild 
3 Fastest Laps – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
2 Fastest Laps – Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson
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, Chase Dietz, Jace Park, Donny Schatz, Steven Snyder Jr., Emerson Axsom

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (17 Drivers):
20 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
8 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Hottest Laps – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
2 Hottest Laps – Ashton Torgerson, Daryn Pittman
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Bill Balog

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 / Chase Dietz (1)
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (10)
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (10)
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Chris Windom (1)
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (2)
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Sheldon Haudenschild
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Kyle Larson
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Donny Schatz
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (1)
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3)
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Garet Williamson (1)
Sat, Aug 29 / Fix It Forward Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
Mon, Aug 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Michael Kofoid (11)
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (12)
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Emerson Axsom (1)
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 / Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway / Belleville, IL
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 of Outlaws Venture Westward for Dodge City, Colorado Returns

DODGE CITY, KS (September 9, 2026) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to start heading west.

After spending Labor Day weekend in South Dakota, the world’s greatest Sprint Car drivers will invade Kansas for a night before heading back to Colorado for the first time in a decade.

The journey opens with a trip to Dodge City, KS’ Dodge City Raceway Park on Saturday, Sept. 12. It’s where Wyatt Earp locked up outlaws decades ago, but the World of Outlaws will run rampant in the Old West town. Dodge City is the most-visited Kansas track in Series history with 27 previous stops, and Saturday will mark the first since 2020.

Sunday is a travel day as the tour travels to the “Rocky Mountain State” for the Monday, Sept. 14 invasion of Calhan, CO’s El Paso County Raceway. It’ll be The Greatest Show on Dirt’s first race in Colorado in exactly 10 years to the day. El Paso County was also the destination for that most recent visit on Sept. 14, 2016.

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Let’s look at the top storylines to watch:

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

The last couple weeks in the Dakotas shook up a couple spots in the points as the tour stares down the final quarter of the season.

Garet Williamson’s summer surge finally lifted him to the sixth position. As recently as mid-June, the Columbia, MO native was more than 200 markers behind the spot. A remarkable run of consistency with 22 top 10s in the last 29 races allowed the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 to make the steep climb. Cracking the top five could be tough for Williamson, but holding on for sixth would undoubtedly be a stellar sophomore season for him.

The other change is Spencer Bayston surpassing fellow NOS Energy Drink driver Chris Windom for ninth. Bayston and the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing team have been on a roll as of late with four consecutive top 10s highlighted by a pair of top fives. Six points separate him and Windom.

GET THE HELL TO DODGE

Dodge City may be known for a phrase that suggests leaving town, but the stats say a trio of current World of Outlaws competitors are looking forward to the return.

The first is Fargo, ND’s Donny Schatz. The 10-time champion boasts a stout résumé at the “Sunflower State” track. He’s bagged five wins, 11 podiums, and 22 top 10s in 27 tries. He’s one of only two drivers alongside Daryn Pittman to have topped three in a row at Dodge City. Schatz is tied with Joey Saldana for the most victories at the oval, a record he could take sole possession of with a trip to Victory Lane Saturday. A revitalizing visit to Dodge City may be just what Schatz and CJB Motorsports need to shake off a recent slump with one top 10 in the last six races.

Next up is Sheldon Haudenschild. The reason? He’ll head to Dodge City as the most recent Series winner after claiming the 2020 finale. The Wooster, OH native also hasn’t finished worse than sixth in his last four tries. Haudenschild enters the weekend in search of his 10th triumph of 2026, which would set a new personal best mark for him.

The third is Series sophomore Chris Windom. It’s not the obvious reasoning of him being a former Dodge City winner like the previous two. The Canton, IL driver does have Dodge City laps under his belt in a Non-Wing car and Midget with USAC to the tune of four top 10s in four tries. He’ll take that experience and the notebook of his car owner and crew chief Jason Sides with him into Saturday. “Double Down” owns a pair of Dodge City scores.

DEFENDING JASON’S DUB

The one and only previous World of Outlaws stop at El Paso County Raceway a decade ago belonged to Jason Johnson. Fast forward to the present, and his team aims to defend that victory.

Carson Macedo and JJR have cemented themselves as one of the sport’s top combinations as they carry on the legacy of the “Ragin’ Cajun.” Macedo has tallied 57 of his 63 career wins with the Missouri-based organization now led by Johnson’s cousin Philip Dietz. The Lemoore, CA native has a shot to keep the team undefeated at El Paso County in World of Outlaws competition Monday.

Macedo and the Albaugh No. 41 crew have been building momentum lately. They’ve put together seven top 10s in the last eight races, including four podiums. Monday will mark Macedo’s El Paso County debut.

ANOTHER ONE

The list of 2026 World of Outlaws winners grew again over the weekend.

Emerson Axsom bagged his first career Series victory, fending off a trio of the best drivers the sport has to offer to bank $25,000 at Huset’s. The Franklin, IN native is the fifth new winner this year and 21st overall. That means we’re now only four away from equaling the record of 25 different victors set in 2004.

The schedule shows 19 race nights remain to reach the record. Considering the events ahead and some names that are yet to win this season, it’s definitely not out of reach. World of Outlaws campaigners Bill Balog and Cole Macedo have both been on the podium but not in Victory Lane in 2026. Five races in California are on this month’s agenda, serving up opportunities for talented West Coasters like Tim Kaeding, Justin Sanders, and Shane Golobic to snag a checkered flag. The first weekend of October showcases Williams Grove Speedway’s J&S Classics National Open, where drivers such as Lance Dewease, Danny Dietrich, or Daryn Pittman could be next on the 2026 list.

ONE LAST RUN?

With only the home stretch of the season left, the time is now if Michael “Buddy” Kofoid hopes to make one last run at David Gravel for the World of Outlaws championship.

Hope still exists for Kofoid and his Roth Motorsports crew. First, he was 194 markers behind Gravel a month ago and has trimmed the margin down to 152 since then. Secondly, Dodge City and El Paso County may be new to him, but he’ll face a very familiar stretch following this weekend.

The Penngrove, CA native will get five races on home turf as the World of Outlaws head to the left coast for the California swing, and he’s proven to shine when the schedule shifts to the “Golden State.” Since jumping on tour full-time with Dennis and Teresa Roth’s team, Kofoid has won four of the nine Series races in his home state.

It’s been an excellent third full season for Kofoid as he’s already matched last year’s win total with a Series-leading dozen trips to Victory Lane. He’d love nothing more than to cap it with his first World of Outlaw title. It’ll be tough but not impossible for the 24-year-old.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Saturday, Sept. 12 at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS
Monday, Sept. 14 at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, CO

AROUND THE TURN
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19 at Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, CA (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (60/80 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7564 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-152 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-192 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-252 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-320 PTS)
6. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-564 PTS)
7. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-574 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-900 PTS)
9. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-948 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-954 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (21 Drivers):
12 Wins – Michael Kofoid
10 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Chris Windom, Kyle Larson, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom

FEATURE LAPS LED (31 Drivers):
345 Laps Led – David Gravel
332 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
164 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
141 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
128 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
124 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
59 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
58 Laps Led – Bill Balog
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
52 Laps Led – Emerson Axsom
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
30 Laps Led – Corey Day, Chase Dietz
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
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss, Steven Snyder Jr.
3 Laps Led – Brent MarksPODIUM FINISHES (34 Drivers):
27 Podiums – David Gravel, Michael Kofoid
24 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
23 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Kasey Jedrzejek
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kasey Kahne, Tanner Thorson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (58 Drivers):
33 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
16 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
13 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
11 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
10 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston
5 Heat Wins – Christopher Thram
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Ryan Timms
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen, Chris Windom
2 Heat Wins – Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Daryn Pittman, Kelby Watt, Brock Zearfoss, Rees Moran, Steven Snyder Jr. Bryce Lucius
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Brady Bacon, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey, James McFadden, Danny Sams III, Riley Goodno, Chris Martin, Ayrton Gennetten, Carson McCarl, Kaleb Johnson

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (69 Drivers):
41 Dashes – David Gravel
39 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
24 Dashes – Carson Macedo
22 Dashes – Bill Balog, Garet Williamson
19 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
13 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
10 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo
9 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Chris Windom, Ryan Timms
6 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Chase Dietz
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Christopher Thram
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Daryn Pittman, Bryce Lucius
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Conner Morrell, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Justin Whittall, Cory Eliason, Skylar Gee, Gage Pulkrabek, Steven Snyder Jr.
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, Corey Day, D.J. Christie, Ricky Peterson, Lance Dewease, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris, Sam Henderson, Sean Rayhall

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (35 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom, Chris Windom, Cole Macedo
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi, Skylar Gee, Logan Schuchart, Tyler Courtney
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Lynton Jeffrey, Kelby Watt, Jacob Peterson, Sam Henderson

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (25 Drivers):
7 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Ashton Torgerson
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild, Ryan Timms
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Brady Bacon, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day, J.J. Hickle, Tanner Holmes

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (28 Drivers):
8 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
7 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
6 Fastest Laps – Logan Schuchart
5 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild 
3 Fastest Laps – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
2 Fastest Laps – Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson
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, Chase Dietz, Jace Park, Donny Schatz, Steven Snyder Jr., Emerson Axsom

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (17 Drivers):
20 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
8 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Hottest Laps – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
2 Hottest Laps – Ashton Torgerson, Daryn Pittman
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Bill Balog

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 / Chase Dietz (1)
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (10)
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (10)
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Chris Windom (1)
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (2)
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Sheldon Haudenschild
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Kyle Larson
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Donny Schatz
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (1)
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3)
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Garet Williamson (1)
Sat, Aug 29 / Fix It Forward Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
Mon, Aug 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Michael Kofoid (11)
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (12)
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Emerson Axsom (1)
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 / Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway / Belleville, IL
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.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/spri

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: ASCS National Tour Joins Midwest Region for Dual-State Weekend at Moberly, Eagle MOBERLY, MO (September 9, 2026) — The quest for the 2026 American Sprint Car Series championship is nearing its close with two of the final five races ahead.

The final weekend of ASCS National Tour racing in September begins with a trip toward Central Missouri for a Saturday night battle at Moberly Motorsports Park on Sept. 12. On Sunday, the Series will travel westbound to Lincoln, NE, for the Stewart Alley Memorial at Eagle Raceway. Eagle will offer the night’s winner a $10,022 payday and $1,000-to-start.

The National Tour will also be joined by the Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region presented by Hoosier through the two nights, with the weekend marking the start of the final five events in 2026 for both tours.

Looking for info about Moberly? CLICK HERE

Looking for info about Eagle? CLICK HERE

WATCH ON DIRTVISION

Here’s a look at the top storylines:

Cool Under Pressure – Sam Hafertepe Jr. had the weekend he needed to win a seventh Series championship with a memorable Frontier Speedweek.

On Friday at Gallatin Speedway, Hafertepe worked from a sixth-place start through 24 laps to pass Seth Bergman in the final set of turns around the cushion for a 0.198-second margin of victory. Electric City Speedway on Saturday was a smoother ride for Hafertepe as he led 30 laps for his 94th career National Tour win.

Commanding the standings by 22 points over Matt Covington, Hafertepe returns to Moberly for the first time since 2017, when he finished second to Brian Brown. The Sunnyvale, TX native has finished on the podium at Eagle in the last two Series visits, but has yet to win at the Nebraska track.

Not Out – Matt Covington has kept his championship hopes alive throughout Frontier Speedweek despite Hafertepe scoring three wins in the five-race stretch.

The Glenpool, OK native kept his No. 95 Reece Construction Sprint Car within the top five in every Feature, including two podiums from Sheridan Speedway and Electric City. Covington also started on the front row in three Frontier Speedweek races.

The ASCS veteran faces the final five challenges ahead to earn his first career Emmett Hahn Trophy in 2026. He finished seventh in his only Series start at Moberly in 2017 and boasts two Series podiums at Eagle from 2015 and 2019. In the 2025 “Cornhusker State” visit, Covington finished seventh.

Four-Way Fight – Frontier Speedweek added new points battles within the top 10 as multiple drivers try to finish the year with career-high markings.

Montana rookie Cole Schroeder kept the positive momentum rolling in the final Montana weekend with a top-five at Gallatin and a top-10 finish at Electric City to pass Austyn Gossel for sixth in the Series points standings by a one-point margin.

Sophomore driver Brogan Carder brought steam from a career-high top five at Sheridan to finish eighth at Gallatin for his sixth top-10 of the season. The Sioux Falls, SD native is in the meat of the points battle, sitting eighth in the standings, 22 points back from Gossel and 25 ahead of Terry Easum.

Midwestern Might – The ASCS Midwest Region has seen a close fight for championship honors in its revival season, with two drivers hoping to make 2026 the year of a first title.

Bates City, MO’s Jack Thomas leads the way with title opponent Joey Danley sitting 24 points behind. Thomas will make his first start at Moberly this weekend in a 360 Sprint Car, after owning a top-five finish at Eagle in May.

Danley made his first start at Moberly in 2025, finishing in second place to Dustin Selvage. The Lincoln, NE native has a wealth of knowledge around Eagle with three track wins. His most recent triumph came on Saturday night with his first Racesaver Nationals victory.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE

Saturday, Sept. 12, at Moberly Motorsports Park in Moberly, MO

Sunday, Sept. 13, at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, NE

AROUND THE CORNER

Saturday, Oct. 10, at RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2638 pts)
2. Matt Covington (-22)
3. Seth Bergman (-82)
4. Kyler Johnson (-264)
5. Ryder LaPlante (-435)
6. Cole Schroeder (-548)
7. Austyn Gossel (-549)
8. Brogan Carder (-571)
9. Terry Easum (-596)
10. Whit Gastineau (-1067)

FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers)

6 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

4 wins – Seth Bergman

3 wins – Tyler Courtney

2 wins – Justin Peck, Matt Covington

1 win – Kyler Johnson, Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier, Gio Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Jett Barnes

FEATURE LAPS LED (21 Drivers)

102 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

73 laps – Seth Bergman

54 laps – Kyler Johnson

52 laps – Justin Peck

37 laps – Jett Barnes

34 laps – Matt Covington

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn, Ryan Timms

29 laps – Brady Bacon

24 laps – Austyn Gossel

22 laps – Chris Martin

21 laps – Austin McCarl

20 laps – Gio Scelzi

16 laps – Cameron Martin

15 laps – Tyler Courtney

13 laps – Brian Brown

9 laps – Whit Gastineau

7 laps – Cole Macedo

3 laps – Sean McClelland

2 laps – Brady Baker

QUICK TIME AWARDS (10 Drivers)

10 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr

4 awards – Matt Covington

2 awards – Kyler Johnson, Jett Barnes

1 award – Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Aaron Reutzel, Brogan Carder

HEAT RACE WINNERS (42 Drivers)

9 wins – Matt Covington

8 wins – Seth Bergman

6 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

5 wins – Ryder Laplante

4 wins – Garrett Benson

3 wins – Whit Gastineau, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson

2 wins – Chris Martin, Austyn Gossel

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, John Carney II, Tanner Holmes, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Tasker Phillips, Clint Garner, Evan Semerad, Brogan Carder, Cole Schroeder, Jett Barnes

DASH STARTS (42 Drivers)

15 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington

11 starts – Kyler Johnson

9 starts – Seth Bergman

7 starts – Whit Gastineau

5 starts – Ryder Laplante

4 starts – Levi Hillier

3 starts – Chris Martin, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck, Garrett Benson, Jett Barnes, Brogan Carder

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Howard Moore, Austyn Gossel, Cole Schroeder

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, Rich Bailey, Terry Easum, Paxton Fleming

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (14 Drivers)

2 wins – Braxton Weger, Rico Abreu

1 win – DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery, Brogan Carder, Bradley Fezard, Chris Martin, Cole Schroeder, Kade Morton, Zach Blurton

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (20 Drivers)

3 awards – Seth Bergman, Whit Gastineau

2 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

1 award – Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills, Riley Goodno, Tasker Phillips, Rico Abreu, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Sheldon Bender

PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers)

12 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

11 podiums – Matt Covington

7 podiums – Seth Bergman

4 podiums – Kyler Johnson, Tyler Courtney

3 podiums – Garrett Benson, Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau, Brady Bacon

2 podiums – Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier, Austyn Gossel, Ryan Timms, Aaron Reutzel

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Christopher Townsend, Gio Scelzi, Kyle Larson, Ryder Laplante, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Jett Barnes

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS

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

*Denotes Split-Field Prelim Feature

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)
17. Sat, Aug. 1 / Viking Speedway / Alexandria, MN / Kyler Johnson
18. *Thu, Aug. 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Gio Scelzi
19. *Fri, Aug. 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Tyler Courtney
20. Sat, Aug. 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms
21. Fri, Aug. 28 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Seth Bergman (4)
22. Sat, Aug. 29 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
23. Sun, Aug. 30 / Sheridan Speedway / Sheridan, WY / Jett Barnes
24. Fri, Sept. 4 / Gallatin Speedway / Belgrade, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
25. Sat, Sept. 5 / Electric City Speedway / Black Eagle, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6)

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: ASCS National Tour Joins Midwest Region for Dual-State Weekend at Moberly, Eagle MOBERLY, MO (September 9, 2026) — The quest for the 2026 American Sprint Car Series championship is nearing its close with two of the final five races ahead.

The final weekend of ASCS National Tour racing in September begins with a trip toward Central Missouri for a Saturday night battle at Moberly Motorsports Park on Sept. 12. On Sunday, the Series will travel westbound to Lincoln, NE, for the Stewart Alley Memorial at Eagle Raceway. Eagle will offer the night’s winner a $10,022 payday and $1,000-to-start.

The National Tour will also be joined by the Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region presented by Hoosier through the two nights, with the weekend marking the start of the final five events in 2026 for both tours.

Looking for info about Moberly? CLICK HERE

Looking for info about Eagle? CLICK HERE

WATCH ON DIRTVISION

Here’s a look at the top storylines:

Cool Under Pressure – Sam Hafertepe Jr. had the weekend he needed to win a seventh Series championship with a memorable Frontier Speedweek.

On Friday at Gallatin Speedway, Hafertepe worked from a sixth-place start through 24 laps to pass Seth Bergman in the final set of turns around the cushion for a 0.198-second margin of victory. Electric City Speedway on Saturday was a smoother ride for Hafertepe as he led 30 laps for his 94th career National Tour win.

Commanding the standings by 22 points over Matt Covington, Hafertepe returns to Moberly for the first time since 2017, when he finished second to Brian Brown. The Sunnyvale, TX native has finished on the podium at Eagle in the last two Series visits, but has yet to win at the Nebraska track.

Not Out – Matt Covington has kept his championship hopes alive throughout Frontier Speedweek despite Hafertepe scoring three wins in the five-race stretch.

The Glenpool, OK native kept his No. 95 Reece Construction Sprint Car within the top five in every Feature, including two podiums from Sheridan Speedway and Electric City. Covington also started on the front row in three Frontier Speedweek races.

The ASCS veteran faces the final five challenges ahead to earn his first career Emmett Hahn Trophy in 2026. He finished seventh in his only Series start at Moberly in 2017 and boasts two Series podiums at Eagle from 2015 and 2019. In the 2025 “Cornhusker State” visit, Covington finished seventh.

Four-Way Fight – Frontier Speedweek added new points battles within the top 10 as multiple drivers try to finish the year with career-high markings.

Montana rookie Cole Schroeder kept the positive momentum rolling in the final Montana weekend with a top-five at Gallatin and a top-10 finish at Electric City to pass Austyn Gossel for sixth in the Series points standings by a one-point margin.

Sophomore driver Brogan Carder brought steam from a career-high top five at Sheridan to finish eighth at Gallatin for his sixth top-10 of the season. The Sioux Falls, SD native is in the meat of the points battle, sitting eighth in the standings, 22 points back from Gossel and 25 ahead of Terry Easum.

Midwestern Might – The ASCS Midwest Region has seen a close fight for championship honors in its revival season, with two drivers hoping to make 2026 the year of a first title.

Bates City, MO’s Jack Thomas leads the way with title opponent Joey Danley sitting 24 points behind. Thomas will make his first start at Moberly this weekend in a 360 Sprint Car, after owning a top-five finish at Eagle in May.

Danley made his first start at Moberly in 2025, finishing in second place to Dustin Selvage. The Lincoln, NE native has a wealth of knowledge around Eagle with three track wins. His most recent triumph came on Saturday night with his first Racesaver Nationals victory.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE

Saturday, Sept. 12, at Moberly Motorsports Park in Moberly, MO

Sunday, Sept. 13, at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, NE

AROUND THE CORNER

Saturday, Oct. 10, at RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS

1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2638 pts)
2. Matt Covington (-22)
3. Seth Bergman (-82)
4. Kyler Johnson (-264)
5. Ryder LaPlante (-435)
6. Cole Schroeder (-548)
7. Austyn Gossel (-549)
8. Brogan Carder (-571)
9. Terry Easum (-596)
10. Whit Gastineau (-1067)

FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers)

6 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

4 wins – Seth Bergman

3 wins – Tyler Courtney

2 wins – Justin Peck, Matt Covington

1 win – Kyler Johnson, Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier, Gio Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Jett Barnes

FEATURE LAPS LED (21 Drivers)

102 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

73 laps – Seth Bergman

54 laps – Kyler Johnson

52 laps – Justin Peck

37 laps – Jett Barnes

34 laps – Matt Covington

30 laps – Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn, Ryan Timms

29 laps – Brady Bacon

24 laps – Austyn Gossel

22 laps – Chris Martin

21 laps – Austin McCarl

20 laps – Gio Scelzi

16 laps – Cameron Martin

15 laps – Tyler Courtney

13 laps – Brian Brown

9 laps – Whit Gastineau

7 laps – Cole Macedo

3 laps – Sean McClelland

2 laps – Brady Baker

QUICK TIME AWARDS (10 Drivers)

10 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr

4 awards – Matt Covington

2 awards – Kyler Johnson, Jett Barnes

1 award – Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Aaron Reutzel, Brogan Carder

HEAT RACE WINNERS (42 Drivers)

9 wins – Matt Covington

8 wins – Seth Bergman

6 wins – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

5 wins – Ryder Laplante

4 wins – Garrett Benson

3 wins – Whit Gastineau, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson

2 wins – Chris Martin, Austyn Gossel

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, John Carney II, Tanner Holmes, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Tasker Phillips, Clint Garner, Evan Semerad, Brogan Carder, Cole Schroeder, Jett Barnes

DASH STARTS (42 Drivers)

15 starts – Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington

11 starts – Kyler Johnson

9 starts – Seth Bergman

7 starts – Whit Gastineau

5 starts – Ryder Laplante

4 starts – Levi Hillier

3 starts – Chris Martin, Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck, Garrett Benson, Jett Barnes, Brogan Carder

2 starts – Camerson Martin, Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Howard Moore, Austyn Gossel, Cole Schroeder

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, Rich Bailey, Terry Easum, Paxton Fleming

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (14 Drivers)

2 wins – Braxton Weger, Rico Abreu

1 win – DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery, Brogan Carder, Bradley Fezard, Chris Martin, Cole Schroeder, Kade Morton, Zach Blurton

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (20 Drivers)

3 awards – Seth Bergman, Whit Gastineau

2 awards – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

1 award – Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills, Riley Goodno, Tasker Phillips, Rico Abreu, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Sheldon Bender

PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers)

12 podiums – Sam Hafertepe Jr.

11 podiums – Matt Covington

7 podiums – Seth Bergman

4 podiums – Kyler Johnson, Tyler Courtney

3 podiums – Garrett Benson, Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau, Brady Bacon

2 podiums – Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier, Austyn Gossel, Ryan Timms, Aaron Reutzel

1 podium – Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Christopher Townsend, Gio Scelzi, Kyle Larson, Ryder Laplante, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Jett Barnes

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS

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

*Denotes Split-Field Prelim Feature

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)
17. Sat, Aug. 1 / Viking Speedway / Alexandria, MN / Kyler Johnson
18. *Thu, Aug. 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Gio Scelzi
19. *Fri, Aug. 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Tyler Courtney
20. Sat, Aug. 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms
21. Fri, Aug. 28 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Seth Bergman (4)
22. Sat, Aug. 29 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
23. Sun, Aug. 30 / Sheridan Speedway / Sheridan, WY / Jett Barnes
24. Fri, Sept. 4 / Gallatin Speedway / Belgrade, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
25. Sat, Sept. 5 / Electric City Speedway / Black Eagle, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6)

ARTICLE:https://ascsracing.com/what-to-watch-for/what-to-watch-for-ascs-national-tour-joins-midwest-region-for-dual-state-weekend-at-moberly-eagle/

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE World Wide Technology Raceway September 12-13, 2026

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Fresh off an eventful opening weekend to the Chase, the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will continue their trek towards the championship title with a trip to the 1.25-mile metro St. Louis oval of World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR). The doubleheader weekend will get underway with the O’Reilly Series Saturday evening for the Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog, followed by the sport’s premier series in Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 – both of which marking the second stop of their respective postseason journeys. Kyle Larson’s title-defending campaign got off to a strong start at Darlington Raceway, while Sheldon Creed conquered the “Track Too Tough To Tame” with a statement trip to victory lane – both of which saw the championship picture tighten considerably before heading to the Midwest.

Chevrolet’s St. Louis Stats One of the newer circuits to become a staple stop on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is WWTR, with the oval opening its doors to the sport’s top division for the first time during the 2022 season. The Bowtie brand has visited victory lane once in four editions of the event, which came with Kyle Busch during his debut season driving for Richard Childress Racing (2023).

The O’Reilly Series’ history at WWTR runs much deeper, dating back to 1997, though the series returned to the track just last year after a 15-year absence. Chevrolet made an immediate statement in that 2025 comeback with Connor Zilisch and JR Motorsports taking the checkered flag for his ninth victory of the season. Within the series’ 16-race tenure at the track, Chevrolet has set the pace of its manufacturer competitors with seven wins, including a streak of five-in-a-row that started with the inaugural event.

FIVE CHEVROLET DRIVERS, FIVE DIFFERENT STORIES TO OPEN THE CHASEThe reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson, left Darlington Raceway with real momentum despite coming up just short of a trip back to victory lane. Larson led a race-high 99 laps and looked like the class of the field before a pit strategy gamble during a late, rain-shortened caution saw him settle for a fifth-place result. The culmination of a points-earning effort in Stage Two and his 10th top-five finish of the season saw Larson gain ground in the standings, cutting his deficit from the lead to 49 points. WWTR has been relatively kind to Larson with the Team Chevy driver owning an average finish of 9.5 – the best among Chevrolet’s Chase contingent and third-best in the field – with finishes no worse than 12th across four starts.

Chase Elliott quietly finished 14th at Darlington, a result that didn’t move his points position but didn’t cost him ground either. The Georgia native’s short history at WWTR has seen a steep progression in results. Despite a 21st-place finish in the 2022 opener, Elliott led the Bowtie brigade to a third-place result there one year ago – trimming his average finish to 12.3 at the track, which places him eighth-best of the field.

While the metric put him deep in the starting lineup for Sunday’s crown jewel event, Carson Hocevar kickstarted his first Chase campaign with an 11th-place run at “The Lady in Black” – an effort that kept him steady in the 12th position of the points standings. The Michigan native now turns his attention to a track that holds a special place in his career, with WWTR serving as the site of his first-ever start in NASCAR’s premier series. Gateway has trended in the right direction for him in three career starts (36th-8th-15th), and a fourth trip could be the one that produces his first top-10 there.

Daniel Suarez and the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet team will head to WWTR looking for a reset. His Cup Series average finish at the metro St. Louis venue sits at 17.7, with a seventh-place run in 2023 remaining as his high-water mark at the track.

William Byron had the toughest opening round of Team Chevy’s five Chase drivers. The North Carolina native’s night at Darlington ended early with an engine failure that ultimately dropped him to the 16th position in the points standings. Byron will lean on the steady stream of consistency that he has found at WWTR, with last year’s 11th-place finish keeping his career results within the top-20 for an average finish of 13.3 (ninth-best) at the track. A rebound performance in the Midwest would go a long way toward steadying his championship hopes.

Creed Makes an Early Chase StatementSheldon Creed delivered a statement performance in the O’Reilly Series Chase opener, driving the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet to his second career win and his first at Darlington – leading the final 53 laps to beat fellow Team Chevy driver, Corey Day, by 2.961 seconds. A rare off-night for points leader Justin Allgaier, who won Stage One but faded to a 17th-place finish, allowed Creed to slice the championship lead from 35 points to seven in just one race. He’s also the only driver in this weekend’s O’Reilly field with a previous WWTR win to his name, having gone to victory lane there twice in Truck Series competition (2020-21) and once more in ARCA (2018).

TEAM CHEVY HOLDS TOP-SIX OF THE STANDINGSThe Bowtie brand holds down the top-six spots in the O’Reilly Chase standings entering WWTR: Justin Allgaier (JR Motorsports) leads at 2,135 points; Sheldon Creed (Haas Factory Team) trails by seven; Carson Kvapil (JR Motorsports) sits third, 19 back; Austin Hill (Richard Childress Racing) is fourth, 36 back; Corey Day (Hendrick Motorsports) is fifth, 46 back; and Jesse Love (Richard Childress Racing) rounds out the top-six, 48 behind. Among those that left Darlington with a positive gain in the standings included Day and the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team. The rookie ran into early contact but rebounded to finish second at Darlington, becoming the biggest mover up the standings with a two-position gain to fifth. He has just one start at WWTR, but it was an impressive debut that ended with a solid ninth-place result.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR national series win at World Wide Technology Raceway:       NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesConnor Zilisch – one win (Sept. 2025)  NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Grant Enfinger – one win (June 2023)Sheldon Creed – two wins (Aug. 2020 & Aug. 2021)Ross Chastain – one win (June 2019)Cole Custer – one win (June 2015) ·        With Grant Enfinger’s win at Lime Rock Park, Chevrolet sits just two wins away from its milestone 300th all-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 170 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 73 victories – a winning percentage of 42.9%.  ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 887 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup SeriesEnjoy Illinois 300Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. ETUSA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesNu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues HogSaturday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. ETCW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletOutlook on going to St. Louis?“I like racing at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s a very fun and challenging, smaller track. I’ve got a little bit of work to do there though to get better finishes. I run well but something happens or for whatever reason, I just don’t have the strong finishes. I’ll head over to Busch Stadium and catch a Cardinals game and do a few things around Ballpark Village which will be fun.” How much of a morale boost was it to the team to get the pole back in Daytona?“I was pretty selfish in the moment of just soaking it in for me, the kid from Florida. There were a smiles in the shop after we got back. I mean, as much as there could be given the circumstances around Shane (van Gisbergen). But when I walked up to people, I got the smile out of them. I could tell they’d be moping around, working, and then I would walk up and here came a smile. I noticed it throughout the shop. I want to find things to celebrate in in our season and that’s something that we are going to celebrate.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat is your outlook ahead of this weekend’s race at World Wide Technology Raceway?“I’m looking forward to getting to Gateway with the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Deer Season XP Chevrolet. Winchester is right up the road from the track, and two years ago we had a really good run. This past season when we were in the Playoffs we kind of missed it, so hopefully we go back to our old setup, see what we can learn from it. It’s a faster, flatter track. Anytime you can get out front there it is good. Pit road is intense, so we’ll be working hard in the sim to dial in our setup before we get there.” Do you consider Gateway more of a short track or an intermediate?“I feel like Gateway is an in between. It’s more of a short track to me because you have brake pedal, you’re using it a little bit. You choose different angles. So, I feel like it is a short track overall. “   Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWith a new aero and engine package this year at World Wide Technology Raceway, what are you expecting from the changes?“I’m excited to get back to World Wide Technology Raceway with a new aero and engine package this year. It’s going to create some unknowns, and we’re excited for the challenge. We’ve been working hard to prepare for the changes, and I think it’s going to be important to adapt quickly. I’ve had some good runs at this track in the past, so hopefully, we can have a strong race. It would be great to put our Freeway Insurance Chevrolet in position to fight for a good finish.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“I would say it’s probably one of the more unique racetracks that we go to. Turns 1 and 2 compared to Turns 3 and 4 are very different. Turns 3 and 4 are very sweeping, while 1 and 2 have tight corners and there’s a lot of shifting on that racetrack. I think in the past, we’ve been okay there. Hopefully, we can build off some of the flatter tracks, Iowa especially, and have some speed when we show up. I think track position is always real critical there, so being on the right strategy and see how the stages play out will be important. I think we can be okay there. Hopefully, we have some decent speed and can just put together a solid race.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“This is one of the things that makes NASCAR special,” said Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the Hyak Motorsports No. 47 Chevrolet. “It is cool to see local businesses come together to support a team, our sport and their community. Bringing East Central College into it makes it even better. STEM and technical programs help develop the engineers, technicians and problem solvers our sport needs and can introduce a whole new generation to careers in NASCAR.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet“Gateway is like a road course on an oval. You have a lot of downshifting going on. You’re in fifth gear down the frontstretch and turn one is a really heavy braking zone. You have banking there, but it’s still a very tight corner. So, you’re downshifting from fifth to third, which is something we don’t do anywhere else, at least on an oval. At Martinsville, we’re going between fourth and third, and at Pocono, we’re going between fifth and fourth. To be downshifting twice into a corner on an oval is definitely unique. You need to find a rhythm at Gateway and then stay in that rhythm. Being consistent is key. You’re doing two wildly different things on each side of the racetrack because the corners are so different. You can’t attack each end of the racetrack the same way. It’s a one-of-a-kind place.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow can you continue to build the momentum at WWTR while leaning on the speed you’ve shown in the past?“World Wide Technology has been a good track for us in the past. We broke a track record and sat on the pole in 2024. Before that, we had a top 10 in 2023. I am confident that we can continue to build on our momentum from the last few weeks. We have had some quality runs and speed, but we haven’t put together a complete race. We were well on our way to a top-10 finish at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, but we ran into a mechanical failure with under 10-to-go and had to nurse our Delaware Life Chevrolet home. Regardless, I am proud of the progress we’ve made and hoping to capitalize on it this weekend at Gateway.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletAs the site of your Cup Series debut, what does World Wide Technology Raceway mean to you?“That track means a lot to me. It was a fun day. We were moving forward and running faster lap times than we were running all day when we broke a brake rotor. That place will always kind of hold a dear place in my heart. We’ve had a lot of speed and run well there in both trucks and a Cup car. Before the race, one of the other drivers pulled me into his bus and gave me some advice. The advice was how to stay out of the way as a lap car that day. We weren’t very far behind him (on the lead lap) when that happened.” How do you expect the simple diffuser and 750-horsepower package will change the racing this weekend?“It is probably going to be harder to stop and change directions, which means it’s probably going to be tighter and will be difficult to get up and go. It is going to be really valuable who can get on the brakes while keeping the car turning so you can stay pointed. Whoever points the earliest and can get back to the throttle straight is going to have a lot of straightaway and will have the power to take advantage of it.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat is your approach to this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway?“World Wide Technology Raceway is definitely a unique oval. You’re downshifting twice into Turn 1 and the corners are so different from end to end. I was able to win there last year in the O’Reilly Series so I have some confidence going back there. I’ve got a good understanding of the track and what it takes to succeed there, but we’ll see what happens. I’m excited to learn and hopefully have a good day.” Last year you led 121 of the 160 laps in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. What do you remember most about that race and what were some of the key takeaways from that race?“It’s a pretty narrow racetrack and the restarts are pretty chaotic. You’re having to slow down a lot in Turns 1 and 2. And you have to get your car to be able to drive in both ends of the racetrack, even though the corners are so different. I’m excited to see what it’s like in a Cup car. It’s obviously going to be a lot different. That was actually one of the few tracks last year where we’re shifting in an O’Reilly Series car, so it was good to get some practice at that. We’ll see how it translates going to Sunday.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturer Championships:Total (1949-2025): 44First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2025 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Driver Championships:Total (1949-2025): 34First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29 Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2026 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 6Poles: 6Laps Led: 1,964Top-Fives: 44Top-10s: 90Stage Wins: 18 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 887 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 772Laps led to date: 258,698Top-fives to date: 4,480Top-10s to date: 9,241                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,221           Chevrolet: 887           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 854                                                                                          Ford: 754           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 218

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEWorld Wide Technology RacewaySeptember 12-13, 2026

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Fresh off an eventful opening weekend to the Chase, the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will continue their trek towards the championship title with a trip to the 1.25-mile metro St. Louis oval of World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR). The doubleheader weekend will get underway with the O’Reilly Series Saturday evening for the Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog, followed by the sport’s premier series in Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 – both of which marking the second stop of their respective postseason journeys. Kyle Larson’s title-defending campaign got off to a strong start at Darlington Raceway, while Sheldon Creed conquered the “Track Too Tough To Tame” with a statement trip to victory lane – both of which saw the championship picture tighten considerably before heading to the Midwest.

Chevrolet’s St. Louis Stats One of the newer circuits to become a staple stop on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is WWTR, with the oval opening its doors to the sport’s top division for the first time during the 2022 season. The Bowtie brand has visited victory lane once in four editions of the event, which came with Kyle Busch during his debut season driving for Richard Childress Racing (2023).

The O’Reilly Series’ history at WWTR runs much deeper, dating back to 1997, though the series returned to the track just last year after a 15-year absence. Chevrolet made an immediate statement in that 2025 comeback with Connor Zilisch and JR Motorsports taking the checkered flag for his ninth victory of the season. Within the series’ 16-race tenure at the track, Chevrolet has set the pace of its manufacturer competitors with seven wins, including a streak of five-in-a-row that started with the inaugural event.

FIVE CHEVROLET DRIVERS, FIVE DIFFERENT STORIES TO OPEN THE CHASEThe reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson, left Darlington Raceway with real momentum despite coming up just short of a trip back to victory lane. Larson led a race-high 99 laps and looked like the class of the field before a pit strategy gamble during a late, rain-shortened caution saw him settle for a fifth-place result. The culmination of a points-earning effort in Stage Two and his 10th top-five finish of the season saw Larson gain ground in the standings, cutting his deficit from the lead to 49 points. WWTR has been relatively kind to Larson with the Team Chevy driver owning an average finish of 9.5 – the best among Chevrolet’s Chase contingent and third-best in the field – with finishes no worse than 12th across four starts.

Chase Elliott quietly finished 14th at Darlington, a result that didn’t move his points position but didn’t cost him ground either. The Georgia native’s short history at WWTR has seen a steep progression in results. Despite a 21st-place finish in the 2022 opener, Elliott led the Bowtie brigade to a third-place result there one year ago – trimming his average finish to 12.3 at the track, which places him eighth-best of the field.

While the metric put him deep in the starting lineup for Sunday’s crown jewel event, Carson Hocevar kickstarted his first Chase campaign with an 11th-place run at “The Lady in Black” – an effort that kept him steady in the 12th position of the points standings. The Michigan native now turns his attention to a track that holds a special place in his career, with WWTR serving as the site of his first-ever start in NASCAR’s premier series. Gateway has trended in the right direction for him in three career starts (36th-8th-15th), and a fourth trip could be the one that produces his first top-10 there.

Daniel Suarez and the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet team will head to WWTR looking for a reset. His Cup Series average finish at the metro St. Louis venue sits at 17.7, with a seventh-place run in 2023 remaining as his high-water mark at the track.

William Byron had the toughest opening round of Team Chevy’s five Chase drivers. The North Carolina native’s night at Darlington ended early with an engine failure that ultimately dropped him to the 16th position in the points standings. Byron will lean on the steady stream of consistency that he has found at WWTR, with last year’s 11th-place finish keeping his career results within the top-20 for an average finish of 13.3 (ninth-best) at the track. A rebound performance in the Midwest would go a long way toward steadying his championship hopes.

Creed Makes an Early Chase StatementSheldon Creed delivered a statement performance in the O’Reilly Series Chase opener, driving the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet to his second career win and his first at Darlington – leading the final 53 laps to beat fellow Team Chevy driver, Corey Day, by 2.961 seconds. A rare off-night for points leader Justin Allgaier, who won Stage One but faded to a 17th-place finish, allowed Creed to slice the championship lead from 35 points to seven in just one race. He’s also the only driver in this weekend’s O’Reilly field with a previous WWTR win to his name, having gone to victory lane there twice in Truck Series competition (2020-21) and once more in ARCA (2018).

TEAM CHEVY HOLDS TOP-SIX OF THE STANDINGSThe Bowtie brand holds down the top-six spots in the O’Reilly Chase standings entering WWTR: Justin Allgaier (JR Motorsports) leads at 2,135 points; Sheldon Creed (Haas Factory Team) trails by seven; Carson Kvapil (JR Motorsports) sits third, 19 back; Austin Hill (Richard Childress Racing) is fourth, 36 back; Corey Day (Hendrick Motorsports) is fifth, 46 back; and Jesse Love (Richard Childress Racing) rounds out the top-six, 48 behind. Among those that left Darlington with a positive gain in the standings included Day and the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team. The rookie ran into early contact but rebounded to finish second at Darlington, becoming the biggest mover up the standings with a two-position gain to fifth. He has just one start at WWTR, but it was an impressive debut that ended with a solid ninth-place result.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR national series win at World Wide Technology Raceway:       NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesConnor Zilisch – one win (Sept. 2025)  NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Grant Enfinger – one win (June 2023)Sheldon Creed – two wins (Aug. 2020 & Aug. 2021)Ross Chastain – one win (June 2019)Cole Custer – one win (June 2015) ·        With Grant Enfinger’s win at Lime Rock Park, Chevrolet sits just two wins away from its milestone 300th all-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win.  ·        With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.  ·        In 170 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 73 victories – a winning percentage of 42.9%.  ·        Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.  ·        With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 887 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup SeriesEnjoy Illinois 300Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. ETUSA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90  NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesNu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues HogSaturday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. ETCW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletOutlook on going to St. Louis?“I like racing at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s a very fun and challenging, smaller track. I’ve got a little bit of work to do there though to get better finishes. I run well but something happens or for whatever reason, I just don’t have the strong finishes. I’ll head over to Busch Stadium and catch a Cardinals game and do a few things around Ballpark Village which will be fun.” How much of a morale boost was it to the team to get the pole back in Daytona?“I was pretty selfish in the moment of just soaking it in for me, the kid from Florida. There were a smiles in the shop after we got back. I mean, as much as there could be given the circumstances around Shane (van Gisbergen). But when I walked up to people, I got the smile out of them. I could tell they’d be moping around, working, and then I would walk up and here came a smile. I noticed it throughout the shop. I want to find things to celebrate in in our season and that’s something that we are going to celebrate.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletWhat is your outlook ahead of this weekend’s race at World Wide Technology Raceway?“I’m looking forward to getting to Gateway with the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Deer Season XP Chevrolet. Winchester is right up the road from the track, and two years ago we had a really good run. This past season when we were in the Playoffs we kind of missed it, so hopefully we go back to our old setup, see what we can learn from it. It’s a faster, flatter track. Anytime you can get out front there it is good. Pit road is intense, so we’ll be working hard in the sim to dial in our setup before we get there.” Do you consider Gateway more of a short track or an intermediate?“I feel like Gateway is an in between. It’s more of a short track to me because you have brake pedal, you’re using it a little bit. You choose different angles. So, I feel like it is a short track overall. “   Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWith a new aero and engine package this year at World Wide Technology Raceway, what are you expecting from the changes?“I’m excited to get back to World Wide Technology Raceway with a new aero and engine package this year. It’s going to create some unknowns, and we’re excited for the challenge. We’ve been working hard to prepare for the changes, and I think it’s going to be important to adapt quickly. I’ve had some good runs at this track in the past, so hopefully, we can have a strong race. It would be great to put our Freeway Insurance Chevrolet in position to fight for a good finish.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“I would say it’s probably one of the more unique racetracks that we go to. Turns 1 and 2 compared to Turns 3 and 4 are very different. Turns 3 and 4 are very sweeping, while 1 and 2 have tight corners and there’s a lot of shifting on that racetrack. I think in the past, we’ve been okay there. Hopefully, we can build off some of the flatter tracks, Iowa especially, and have some speed when we show up. I think track position is always real critical there, so being on the right strategy and see how the stages play out will be important. I think we can be okay there. Hopefully, we have some decent speed and can just put together a solid race.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“This is one of the things that makes NASCAR special,” said Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the Hyak Motorsports No. 47 Chevrolet. “It is cool to see local businesses come together to support a team, our sport and their community. Bringing East Central College into it makes it even better. STEM and technical programs help develop the engineers, technicians and problem solvers our sport needs and can introduce a whole new generation to careers in NASCAR.”   Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet“Gateway is like a road course on an oval. You have a lot of downshifting going on. You’re in fifth gear down the frontstretch and turn one is a really heavy braking zone. You have banking there, but it’s still a very tight corner. So, you’re downshifting from fifth to third, which is something we don’t do anywhere else, at least on an oval. At Martinsville, we’re going between fourth and third, and at Pocono, we’re going between fifth and fourth. To be downshifting twice into a corner on an oval is definitely unique. You need to find a rhythm at Gateway and then stay in that rhythm. Being consistent is key. You’re doing two wildly different things on each side of the racetrack because the corners are so different. You can’t attack each end of the racetrack the same way. It’s a one-of-a-kind place.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletHow can you continue to build the momentum at WWTR while leaning on the speed you’ve shown in the past?“World Wide Technology has been a good track for us in the past. We broke a track record and sat on the pole in 2024. Before that, we had a top 10 in 2023. I am confident that we can continue to build on our momentum from the last few weeks. We have had some quality runs and speed, but we haven’t put together a complete race. We were well on our way to a top-10 finish at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, but we ran into a mechanical failure with under 10-to-go and had to nurse our Delaware Life Chevrolet home. Regardless, I am proud of the progress we’ve made and hoping to capitalize on it this weekend at Gateway.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletAs the site of your Cup Series debut, what does World Wide Technology Raceway mean to you?“That track means a lot to me. It was a fun day. We were moving forward and running faster lap times than we were running all day when we broke a brake rotor. That place will always kind of hold a dear place in my heart. We’ve had a lot of speed and run well there in both trucks and a Cup car. Before the race, one of the other drivers pulled me into his bus and gave me some advice. The advice was how to stay out of the way as a lap car that day. We weren’t very far behind him (on the lead lap) when that happened.” How do you expect the simple diffuser and 750-horsepower package will change the racing this weekend?“It is probably going to be harder to stop and change directions, which means it’s probably going to be tighter and will be difficult to get up and go. It is going to be really valuable who can get on the brakes while keeping the car turning so you can stay pointed. Whoever points the earliest and can get back to the throttle straight is going to have a lot of straightaway and will have the power to take advantage of it.”   Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhat is your approach to this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway?“World Wide Technology Raceway is definitely a unique oval. You’re downshifting twice into Turn 1 and the corners are so different from end to end. I was able to win there last year in the O’Reilly Series so I have some confidence going back there. I’ve got a good understanding of the track and what it takes to succeed there, but we’ll see what happens. I’m excited to learn and hopefully have a good day.” Last year you led 121 of the 160 laps in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. What do you remember most about that race and what were some of the key takeaways from that race?“It’s a pretty narrow racetrack and the restarts are pretty chaotic. You’re having to slow down a lot in Turns 1 and 2. And you have to get your car to be able to drive in both ends of the racetrack, even though the corners are so different. I’m excited to see what it’s like in a Cup car. It’s obviously going to be a lot different. That was actually one of the few tracks last year where we’re shifting in an O’Reilly Series car, so it was good to get some practice at that. We’ll see how it translates going to Sunday.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturer Championships:Total (1949-2025): 44First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2025 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Driver Championships:Total (1949-2025): 34First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29 Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2026 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 6Poles: 6Laps Led: 1,964Top-Fives: 44Top-10s: 90Stage Wins: 18 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 887 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 772Laps led to date: 258,698Top-fives to date: 4,480Top-10s to date: 9,241                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,221           Chevrolet: 887           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 854                                                                                          Ford: 754           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 218

CONCORD, NC (Sept. 9, 2026) – Anticipation and support for World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte are growing, with Dave Smith Motors joining as the title sponsor this year.Matching the worldwide reach of World Finals, Dave Smith Motors has grown since its founding in 1965 into the largest Jeep and RAM dealership in the world and the largest General Motors dealer in the Northwestern United States.The team at Dave Smith Motors shared their excitement for the partnership in a statement: “Dave Smith Motors is proud to partner with the World of Outlaws World Finals—an event that brings together the best drivers, the most passionate fans and the kind of hard-working spirit we’ve represented for more than 60 years. From our hometown in Kellogg, Idaho, to customers across the country, we’re excited to support this incredible week of racing and help make World Finals an unforgettable experience for everyone at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.”The partnership helps further highlight the significance of the four-day World Finals event, Nov. 4-7, which will crown new champions for the three premier dirt racing series – the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, and Super DIRTcar Series.Drivers in all three divisions will qualify on Wednesday and then run full programs the rest of the week, with Feature winners being honored Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. At the end of Saturday’s program, the three series champions will be bathed in confetti and lit by camera flashes and fireworks while they hoist their trophies.In addition to the thrilling on-track action around the 4/10-mile dirt track, the Dave Smith Motors World of Outlaws World Finals will have plenty for fans to enjoy off track. There will be stage shows in the midway, concerts, games, and more throughout the week. It’ll all kick off with the annual hauler parade in front of the zMAX Dragway on Tuesday, Nov. 3.For more information about Dave Smith Motors, click HERE.For tickets and more information, visit AllDirtRoads.com. When fans purchase a 2-day ticket package before Oct. 16, they’ll get FREE fan pit passes.If you can’t make it to the event, how can you still watch every lap? Live on DIRTVision.

Event: Enjoy Illinois 300Date/Time: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 3 p.m. ETLocation: World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IllinoisLayout: 1.25-Mile OvalTV/Radio: USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Josh Berry and the No. 21 DEX team head to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend looking to continue one of their strongest stretches of the season in Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300.Berry has recorded six consecutive top-10 finishes entering the weekend at Gateway, a streak that began with a seventh-place finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and continued with finishes of fourth at Iowa, eighth at Richmond, third at New Hampshire, ninth at Daytona and seventh last weekend at Darlington.Crew chief Miles Stanley said the recent results are a product of the consistency and execution the No. 21 team has continued to build in recent weeks.“The results lately are a reflection of how well everyone on this team is working together,” Stanley said. “We’ve been unloading with solid speed, making the right adjustments throughout the weekend and putting ourselves in position late in these races.”The 1.25-mile Gateway oval has been a successful stop for the Wood Brothers’ Team Penske teammates since the NASCAR Cup Series began racing there in 2022. Joey Logano won the inaugural Cup Series event at the track, while Austin Cindric added another victory for Team Penske in 2024.Stanley believes the continued progress of the No. 21 team has Berry and the DEX Ford Mustang in position to contend for another strong result this weekend.“We’ve seen what our teammates at Team Penske have been able to accomplish at Gateway, and we feel good about where our program is right now and the progress we continue to make each week,” Stanley said. “The goal is to stay on top of the balance and give Josh what he needs as the race develops. If we can do those things, I think we can have another strong day.”Practice is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 4:35 p.m. ET. Coverage of both sessions will be available on truTV.Sunday’s 240-lap, 300-mile Enjoy Illinois 300 is scheduled to take the green flag at 3 p.m. ET, with stage breaks planned for Laps 45 and 140. USA Sports will provide television coverage.

Saturday, September 12Josh Berry will sign autographs at the Team Penske/Wood Brothers merchandise unit in the fan zone at World Wide Technology Speedway beginning at 11:45 a.m. local time. 100 wristbands will be distributed on a first come, first-served basis.

Josh BerryAge: 35 (Oct. 22, 1990)Hometown: Hendersonville, TennesseeCrew Chief: Miles StanleyIG: @joshberry88X: @joshberry

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Sep 8, 2026 | Featured, Race Results

Randy Meyer Racing capped off the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals with a strong weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, advancing T.J. Tindle to the Top Alcohol Dragster final round in just his second career start in the class.

Tindle, driving the Hedinger’s Equipment / NGK Spark Plugs & Coils-backed Randy Meyer Racing dragster, qualified ninth in the 16-car field with a 5.365-second pass at 272.06 mph. Teammate Mitch Kalitta qualified 10th with a 5.400 at 263.77 mph, marking Kalitta’s third Top Alcohol Dragster event after earning his first career win just one week earlier at the JEGS SportsNationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

However Kalitta’s weekend came to an early end in the opening round when he faced Brandon Greco. Despite a strong 0.016-second reaction time, the Kalitta Air dragster was up in smoke immediately at the hit, forcing him to lift. Greco went on to the win with a 5.300 at 269.73 mph while Kalitta coasted to a 15.082 at 52.76 mph.

Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Tindle, meanwhile, began his U.S. Nationals eliminations with a win over No. 8 qualifier Melanie Johnson. Johnson had the starting-line advantage with a 0.033 reaction time compared to Tindle’s 0.047, but Tindle chased her down by the halfway point of the track and took the win with a 5.273-second pass at 271.19 mph. The run was Tindle’s quickest and fastest pass of the weekend to that point.

In the second round, Tindle faced John Ausherman and delivered another strong performance. Tindle launched with a 0.053 reaction time and posted a 5.181 at 276.52 mph to advance when Ausherman went up in smoke immediately after the hit and was forced to shut the car down. The 5.181 was the quickest pass of the entire weekend for the Top Alcohol Dragster class, and gave Tindle lane choice heading into the semifinals on Monday.

His next opponent was Megan Smith, and Tindle once again rose to the occasion, leaving first with a 0.062 reaction time and powering the Hedinger’s Equipment dragster to a 5.226 at 275.56 mph. Smith encountered trouble shortly after the hit and recorded an 11.788 at 83.52 mph, sending Tindle into his first Top Alcohol Dragster final round.

The U.S. Nationals final round paired Tindle against Richie Crampton, who had advanced through the opposite side of the ladder. Tindle’s dragster began spinning the tires on the top end of the track when the engine had a mechanical failure. Tindle recorded a 6.896-second pass at 132.95 mph, while Crampton took the win with a 5.255 at 272.56 mph.

Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Although the final round didn’t produce the result the team was looking for, the weekend marked another significant step in Tindle’s young Top Alcohol Dragster career. After making his class debut at the Baby Gators earlier this year, Tindle has now advanced to a final round in only his second Top Alcohol Dragster start.

The U.S. Nationals also marked the second consecutive event where a Randy Meyer Racing dragster reached the final round. One week earlier, Mitch Kalitta defeated teammate Jennifer Wiens in the Hedinger’s Equipment in an all-Randy Meyer Racing final at Beech Bend Raceway Park to score his first Top Alcohol Dragster victory.

Randy Meyer Racing Reaches U.S. Nationals Final Round with Rookie T.J. Tindle and Hedinger’s Equipment

Sep 8, 2026 | Featured, Race Results

Randy Meyer Racing capped off the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals with a strong weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, advancing T.J. Tindle to the Top Alcohol Dragster final round in just his second career start in the class.

Tindle, driving the Hedinger’s Equipment / NGK Spark Plugs & Coils-backed Randy Meyer Racing dragster, qualified ninth in the 16-car field with a 5.365-second pass at 272.06 mph. Teammate Mitch Kalitta qualified 10th with a 5.400 at 263.77 mph, marking Kalitta’s third Top Alcohol Dragster event after earning his first career win just one week earlier at the JEGS SportsNationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

However Kalitta’s weekend came to an early end in the opening round when he faced Brandon Greco. Despite a strong 0.016-second reaction time, the Kalitta Air dragster was up in smoke immediately at the hit, forcing him to lift. Greco went on to the win with a 5.300 at 269.73 mph while Kalitta coasted to a 15.082 at 52.76 mph.

Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Tindle, meanwhile, began his U.S. Nationals eliminations with a win over No. 8 qualifier Melanie Johnson. Johnson had the starting-line advantage with a 0.033 reaction time compared to Tindle’s 0.047, but Tindle chased her down by the halfway point of the track and took the win with a 5.273-second pass at 271.19 mph. The run was Tindle’s quickest and fastest pass of the weekend to that point.

In the second round, Tindle faced John Ausherman and delivered another strong performance. Tindle launched with a 0.053 reaction time and posted a 5.181 at 276.52 mph to advance when Ausherman went up in smoke immediately after the hit and was forced to shut the car down. The 5.181 was the quickest pass of the entire weekend for the Top Alcohol Dragster class, and gave Tindle lane choice heading into the semifinals on Monday.

His next opponent was Megan Smith, and Tindle once again rose to the occasion, leaving first with a 0.062 reaction time and powering the Hedinger’s Equipment dragster to a 5.226 at 275.56 mph. Smith encountered trouble shortly after the hit and recorded an 11.788 at 83.52 mph, sending Tindle into his first Top Alcohol Dragster final round.

The U.S. Nationals final round paired Tindle against Richie Crampton, who had advanced through the opposite side of the ladder. Tindle’s dragster began spinning the tires on the top end of the track when the engine had a mechanical failure. Tindle recorded a 6.896-second pass at 132.95 mph, while Crampton took the win with a 5.255 at 272.56 mph.

Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Although the final round didn’t produce the result the team was looking for, the weekend marked another significant step in Tindle’s young Top Alcohol Dragster career. After making his class debut at the Baby Gators earlier this year, Tindle has now advanced to a final round in only his second Top Alcohol Dragster start.

The U.S. Nationals also marked the second consecutive event where a Randy Meyer Racing dragster reached the final round. One week earlier, Mitch Kalitta defeated teammate Jennifer Wiens in the Hedinger’s Equipment in an all-Randy Meyer Racing final at Beech Bend Raceway Park to score his first Top Alcohol Dragster victory.

The Randy Meyer Racing Team now has their eyes set on claiming the NHRA diamond Wally at the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar in Martin, Michigan.

From the UK’s largest family fundraising festival to having the most fun on track with his friends, SB Motorsport did it all across back-to-back weekends.

What an incredible 2 weeks it has been for Baggsy and the SB Motorsport team, consecutive weekends of fun – and with so much more coming up, let’s run it back and take you through we’ve been up to.

The SB Motorsport arrived back at the iconic Silverstone Circuit and prepared for 3 days of action and adventure with CarFest: An event packed to the brim with activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. With 7 festivals housed in the one circuit, spectators were in for a real treat.

With several drift demonstrations per day, the crowd simply grew with each outing, the drifters rapidly becoming one of the main attractions at CarFest. With the popularity of the drifting, the CarFest team asked if the drifters would like a larger area to pit – how could we say no! With the side quest completed, the Silverstone Wing became the new drift paddock.

The SB13 shop was in full swing, the team were busy chatting to all the visitors while they grabbed their latest swag and admired our fresh GR Corolla, hard parked by the stand.

Music is the heartbeat of CarFest. From epic performances on the main stage to late night DJ sets and laid-back acoustic vibes, there’s a sound for everyone (including the unmistakable sound of tyres shredding – music to our ears). Baggsy, the SB Motorsport team and their drift friends all got together to see Tom Jones live on stage. One thing led to another, and somehow we agreed to dress each other up…

Thank you CarFest and a special thanks to our buddy Paul ‘Smokey’ Smith for arranging the drift side of the event. He’s a legend for a reason.

Leaving CarFest at Silverstone Circuit, the team packed up and returned to HQ. Fully reloaded, SB Motorsport headed straight to Castle Combe Circuit for the UK stop of the LZ World Tour.

With a friendly competition between friends in the UK and from USA, the event was a great platform to showcase drifting as a sport to the masses. The DY-2JZ GT86 being the steed of choice for Baggsy while Sam Sheffield took on the World Tour in the STAUFF V8 PS13, his ‘rental’ due to mechanical issues with his AE86. Having the tried and tested Accelera 651 Sport as the controlled tyre for the LZ World Tour, our boys got to grips with the cars super quick. With the temperature heating up by the minute, the track evolved and more grip was being dialled.

After Qualifying, Baggsy was awarded a score of 96.00 while Sam received 86.00. Both advanced to the Top 16 without having to battle their way through the last chance head-to-heads. GG boys!

The crowd roared and echoed throughout Castle Combe Circuit wanting to see a head-to-head fantasy battle between Baggsy and Sam. The boys duly obliged and put on one helluva performance!

As main battles go, each driver was matched evenly and made every run super close and exciting. Insane proximity and signature tyre smoke filled the track, we didn’t want the party to end and Baggsy was pipped to the post by Ollie Evans, while Lwi Edwards was awarded the win over Sam. Both drivers and SB Motorsport cheered on the rest of the competitors and provided technical support – one of the most amazing things about this drift community; you’re either haulin’ or helpin’.

Throughout both days, the SB13 shop was packed with visitors, checking out the merchandise and taking home a gift or two. The Baggsy Skateboard Decks flew off the shelves (not literally), while T-Shirts and Hoodies were extremely popular items. The Baggsy Meet & Greet at the shop caused a traffic jam 😅.

So that’s a wrap on CarFest and the LZ World Tour, both incredible events which gave us the opportunity to meet you all, put on a show and create some truly unforgettable memories.

Inside Line Promotions – BURLINGTON, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2026) – Dominic Scelzi is appreciative for the experience to drive for CJB Motorsports the last three weeks throughout a West Coast Swing for Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing.

“It was a fantastic experience,” he said. “I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Those guys were amazing to work with. It seemed like it took us too long to get on the right page. We kept having moments, but not full nights. I’m just thankful they thought of me to put in their car as Brenham (Crouch) heals.”

The best result of the 10-race partnership occurred on Aug. 31 at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore., where Scelzi maneuvered from 15^th to a ninth-place finish.

“I felt like it was one of those nights when we had to overcome adversity as well,” he said. “We had a fuel pickup issue, but we qualified just good enough and heat raced just good enough. In the main event, we were able to pass some good cars. We had moments throughout our time together when we were a top 10, but couldn’t seem to get over the hump other than that night.”

Scelzi tied for the most positions gained after charging from 23^rd to 14^th at Santa Maria Speedway in Santa Maria, Calif., on Aug. 20. He advanced from 26^th to 13^th at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif., on Aug. 28. Scelzi highlighted last weekend’s Skagit Nationals at Skagit Speedway with a run from 25^th to 14^th on Friday.

“Their program is a lot different than our program so I had to learn what would work,” he said. “We hit it off, but it was a matter of getting myself comfortable and what worked for me in their program. We tried really hard to gel quickly and put ourselves in position to be better.

“We passed race cars. They were 13^th in points when we teamed up and now they are 11^th in points so that’s a positive.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 20 – Santa Maria Speedway in Santa Maria, Calif. – Qualifying: 26; Heat race: 8 (9); B Main: 5 (5); Feature: 14 (23).

Aug. 21 – Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. – Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 8 (5); B Main: 2 (1); Feature: 24 (22).

Aug. 22 – Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. – Qualifying: 16; Heat race: DNF (8); C Main: DNS (7).

Aug. 27 – Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. – Qualifying: 23; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 17 (16).

Aug. 28 – Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. – Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 8 (2); B Main: 6 (11); Feature: 13 (26).

Aug. 29 – Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. – Qualifier: 4 (4); Feature: 15 (20).

Aug. 31 – Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore. – Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 9 (15).

Sept. 3 – Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash. – Qualifying: 15; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 21 (13).

Sept. 4 – Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash. – Qualifying: 25; Heat race: 8 (7); B Main: 14 (9); Feature: 14 (25).

Sept. 5 – Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash. – Qualifier: 5 (6); B Main: 3 (3); Feature: 23 (23).

SEASON STATS –

Dominic Scelzi Grateful for Opportunity With CJB Motorsports 

Inside Line Promotions – BURLINGTON, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2026) – Dominic Scelzi is appreciative for the experience to drive for CJB Motorsports the last three weeks throughout a West Coast Swing for Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing.

“It was a fantastic experience,” he said. “I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Those guys were amazing to work with. It seemed like it took us too long to get on the right page. We kept having moments, but not full nights. I’m just thankful they thought of me to put in their car as Brenham (Crouch) heals.”

The best result of the 10-race partnership occurred on Aug. 31 at Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore., where Scelzi maneuvered from 15^th to a ninth-place finish.

“I felt like it was one of those nights when we had to overcome adversity as well,” he said. “We had a fuel pickup issue, but we qualified just good enough and heat raced just good enough. In the main event, we were able to pass some good cars. We had moments throughout our time together when we were a top 10, but couldn’t seem to get over the hump other than that night.”

Scelzi tied for the most positions gained after charging from 23^rd to 14^th at Santa Maria Speedway in Santa Maria, Calif., on Aug. 20. He advanced from 26^th to 13^th at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif., on Aug. 28. Scelzi highlighted last weekend’s Skagit Nationals at Skagit Speedway with a run from 25^th to 14^th on Friday.

“Their program is a lot different than our program so I had to learn what would work,” he said. “We hit it off, but it was a matter of getting myself comfortable and what worked for me in their program. We tried really hard to gel quickly and put ourselves in position to be better.

“We passed race cars. They were 13^th in points when we teamed up and now they are 11^th in points so that’s a positive.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 20 – Santa Maria Speedway in Santa Maria, Calif. – Qualifying: 26; Heat race: 8 (9); B Main: 5 (5); Feature: 14 (23).

Aug. 21 – Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. – Qualifying: 10; Heat race: 8 (5); B Main: 2 (1); Feature: 24 (22).

Aug. 22 – Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. – Qualifying: 16; Heat race: DNF (8); C Main: DNS (7).

Aug. 27 – Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. – Qualifying: 23; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 17 (16).

Aug. 28 – Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. – Qualifying: 18; Heat race: 8 (2); B Main: 6 (11); Feature: 13 (26).

Aug. 29 – Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. – Qualifier: 4 (4); Feature: 15 (20).

Aug. 31 – Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Ore. – Qualifying: 14; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 9 (15).

Sept. 3 – Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash. – Qualifying: 15; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 21 (13).

Sept. 4 – Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash. – Qualifying: 25; Heat race: 8 (7); B Main: 14 (9); Feature: 14 (25).

Sept. 5 – Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Wash. – Qualifier: 5 (6); B Main: 3 (3); Feature: 23 (23).

SEASON STATS –

33 races, 3 wins, 9 top fives, 16 top 10s, 23 top 15s, 28 top 20s

2027 SCHEDULE: Volusia Bringing ‘Fab 5’ Favorites, More Surprises to New Season
From January to December, Volusia will host premier events, “Fab 5” battles, and new additions

BARBERVILLE, FL (Sept. 8, 2026) – Volusia Speedway Park is bringing one of its most exciting yearlong schedules yet in 2027.

Loaded with marquee events, “Fab 5” brawls, and new surprises, “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” will give people plenty of reasons to visit Volusia County, January through December.

“Fab 5” championship battles will be mixed in throughout the year, again putting track titles on the line for 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and 3/4 Modifieds.

Where can you get tickets and more information about events at Volusia Speedway Park? At VolusiaSpeedwayPark.com/Schedule.

How can you watch every race from Volusia if you can’t be at the track? Live on DIRTVision, the premier dirt racing streaming service.

THE SEASON STARTS HERE
Volusia Speedway Park will again help kick off the 2027 season for the premier national dirt racing series, starting in January with a “Late Model Palooza” – the World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 27-30.

Firmly set as the season opener for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, Sunshine Nationalshas been rebranded as the World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals, further building national recognition for the growing event. Giving fans four days of nothing but Late Models, the World of Outlaws will be joined by Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, and 602 Late Models.

Sunshine Nationals will lead directly into three weeks of “#FLinFeb” with the 56th Running of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 4-20. Week 1 (Feb. 4-6) brings the American Sprint Car Series back to Volusia for three straight days, paired with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds.

Week 2 (Feb. 8-13) is the “iron man” week for the Modifieds, as over 100 cars will compete all six days, leading to the Gator Championship Feature on Saturday. They’ll be joined by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for four straight days of The Greatest Show on Dirt, Feb. 10-13.

Then, Week 3 (Feb. 15-20) will bring fans more Late Model action with DIRTcar Late Models opening the week, Feb. 15-17, before the World of Outlaws Late Models return for the conclusion of their Florida Swing, Feb. 18-20. The Super DIRTcar Series will have an expanded presence in 2027, racing for five straight days, Feb. 16-20. Big Gator champions will be crowned at the end of each week.

A couple of weeks after the dirt settles from DIRTcar Nationals, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars return for one of Florida’s most iconic weeks – Bike Week. The fifth running of the World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree will give two-wheel fans a taste of four-wheel 410 c.i. madness. Factory Stocks will join the World of Outlaws both nights, only running Hot Lap/Qualifying and Features.

THE FAB FAVORITES
The “Fab 5” divisions will be the stars of the 2027 season with 11 events throughout the year, and several of them will include something special for drivers and fans.

The Benny Corbin Memorial (March 19-20) will open the championship season as a doubleheader event. Allowing drivers to step into the season without having to put everything on the line the first night, Friday’s portion of the event will be a non-points race made up of Hot Lap/Qualifying and Features for the “Fab 5” divisions, followed by an open practice for all divisions. Then, Saturday will serve as the championship season-opener, highlighted by the $2,098-to-win Factory Stock race.

In May, a $2,500 payday will be on the line for the 604 Late Models during the Wild Card 25 (May 8).

July will bring something new in 2027 with two doses of “Fab 5” action – the Firecracker Showdown, (July 3), featuring a fireworks show, and Christmas in July (July 10), which will serve as the new night for the bike donations and Toys for Tots collection.

Labor Day weekend will again present the two-day Labor Day Classic (Sept. 3-4), presenting a special purse for all five divisions.

The “Fab 5” season will conclude at the Prelude to the Reutimann (Nov. 13), awarding double points for an exciting championship finale.

THE SPECIALS
In addition to the monthly “Fab 5” racing, Volusia will have multiple special events for drivers and fans to enjoy throughout the year.

The Top Gun Sprint Car Series will return three times in 2027. The first will be during the Friday night Top Gun Classic (Aug. 27), pairing the winged warriors with NASCAR’s Daytona weekend. Then, they’ll return a couple of weeks later for the Battle in Barberville (Sept. 18) before joining the Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial on Friday, Nov. 19.

The 14th Annual Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial (Nov. 18-20), the most prestigious event of the year for DIRTcar UMP Modified competitors, will honor one of dirt racing’s most cherished families while giving the division’s stars a chance to win the illustrious $10,000 grand prize.

To close out the year, Volusia has created a new event to support the “little guys” of the sport – those who pour their hearts into the smaller dirt racing divisions – the Little Guy Nationals (Dec. 3-4). The two-day event will make drivers in the Factory Stock, Street Stock, Crown Vic, 3/4 Modified, and Gladiator the stars of the event. The first night will present Hot Lap/Qualifying and Features, followed by an open practice for all divisions and a post-race party. Then, Saturday’s event will be a full race program.

VOLUSIA SPEEDWAY PARK 2027 SCHEDULE

JANUARY
Wednesday, Jan. 27 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals Practice – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

Thursday, Jan. 28 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

Friday, Jan. 29 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

Saturday, Jan. 30 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

FEBRUARY
Thursday, Feb. 4 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – American Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Friday, Feb. 5 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – American Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Saturday, Feb. 6 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – American Sprint Car Series (Big Gator Championship), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Monday, Feb. 8 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Tuesday, Feb. 9 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Wednesday, Feb. 10 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Thursday, Feb. 11 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Friday, Feb. 12 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Saturday, Feb. 13 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series (Big Gator Championship), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds (Big Gator Championship)

Monday, Feb. 15 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar Late Models

Tuesday, Feb. 16 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Wednesday, Feb. 17 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Thursday, Feb. 18 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Friday, Feb. 19 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Saturday, Feb. 20 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

MARCH
Sunday, March 7 – 5th World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

Monday, March 8 – 5th World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Factory Stocks ($1,000-to-win)

Friday, March 19 – Benny Corbin Memorial (Fab 5) – Factory Stocks, 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds (Hot Lap/Qualifying & Features, followed by an open practice for all divisions)

Saturday, March 20 – Benny Corbin Memorial (Fab 5) – Factory Stocks ($2,098-to-win), 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds

APRIL
Saturday, April 10 – Short Track Showdown (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

MAY
Saturday, May 8 – Wild Card 25 (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models ($2,500-to-win), 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

JUNE
Saturday, June 12 – Summer Sizzler (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

JULY
Saturday, July 3 – Firecracker Showdown (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Fireworks show)

Saturday, July 10 – Christmas in July (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Bike Giveaway & Toys For Tots Night)

AUGUST
Friday, Aug. 27 – Top Gun Classic – Top Gun Sprint Cars ($2,500-to-win), 604 Late Models ($2,000-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,200-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

SEPTEMBER
Friday, Sept. 3 – Labor Day Classic (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

Saturday, Sept. 4 – Labor Day Classic (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models ($2,500-to-win), 602 Late Models ($1,500-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,500-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($500-to-win)

Saturday, Sept. 18 – Battle in Barberville – Top Gun Sprint Cars ($2,000-to-win), 604 Late Models ($2,000-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,500-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

OCTOBER
Saturday, Oct. 23 – Clay Classic (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Breast Cancer Awareness Night)

NOVEMBER
Saturday, Nov. 13 – Prelude to the Reutimann (Fab 5) – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,500-to-win), 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Double Points Night)

Thursday, Nov. 18 – 14th Annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial Test & Tune – All divisions

Friday, Nov. 19 – 14th Annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial – Top Gun Sprint Cars ($2,000-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Showdown Features ($500-to-win), 602 Late Models ($1,200-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($500-to-win)

Saturday, Nov. 20 – 14th Annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($10,000-to-win), 604 Late Models ($2,000-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

DECEMBER
Friday, Dec. 3 – Little Guy Nationals – Factory Stocks ($600-to-win), Street Stocks ($600-to-win), Crown Vics ($500-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($300-to-win), Gladiators ($300-to-win) (Hot Lap/Qualifying & Features only, followed by an open practice for all divisions)

Saturday, Dec. 4 – Little Guy Nationals – Factory Stocks ($2,000-to-win), Street Stocks ($2,000-to-win), Crown Vics ($1,000-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($500-to-win), Gladiators ($500-to-win)

Sunday, Dec. 5 – 2027 Championship Banquet

2027 SCHEDULE: Volusia Bringing ‘Fab 5’ Favorites, More Surprises to New Season
From January to December, Volusia will host premier events, “Fab 5” battles, and new additions

BARBERVILLE, FL (Sept. 8, 2026) – Volusia Speedway Park is bringing one of its most exciting yearlong schedules yet in 2027.

Loaded with marquee events, “Fab 5” brawls, and new surprises, “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” will give people plenty of reasons to visit Volusia County, January through December.

“Fab 5” championship battles will be mixed in throughout the year, again putting track titles on the line for 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and 3/4 Modifieds.

Where can you get tickets and more information about events at Volusia Speedway Park? At VolusiaSpeedwayPark.com/Schedule.

How can you watch every race from Volusia if you can’t be at the track? Live on DIRTVision, the premier dirt racing streaming service.

THE SEASON STARTS HERE
Volusia Speedway Park will again help kick off the 2027 season for the premier national dirt racing series, starting in January with a “Late Model Palooza” – the World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 27-30.

Firmly set as the season opener for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, Sunshine Nationalshas been rebranded as the World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals, further building national recognition for the growing event. Giving fans four days of nothing but Late Models, the World of Outlaws will be joined by Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, and 602 Late Models.

Sunshine Nationals will lead directly into three weeks of “#FLinFeb” with the 56th Running of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 4-20. Week 1 (Feb. 4-6) brings the American Sprint Car Series back to Volusia for three straight days, paired with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds.

Week 2 (Feb. 8-13) is the “iron man” week for the Modifieds, as over 100 cars will compete all six days, leading to the Gator Championship Feature on Saturday. They’ll be joined by the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for four straight days of The Greatest Show on Dirt, Feb. 10-13.

Then, Week 3 (Feb. 15-20) will bring fans more Late Model action with DIRTcar Late Models opening the week, Feb. 15-17, before the World of Outlaws Late Models return for the conclusion of their Florida Swing, Feb. 18-20. The Super DIRTcar Series will have an expanded presence in 2027, racing for five straight days, Feb. 16-20. Big Gator champions will be crowned at the end of each week.

A couple of weeks after the dirt settles from DIRTcar Nationals, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars return for one of Florida’s most iconic weeks – Bike Week. The fifth running of the World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree will give two-wheel fans a taste of four-wheel 410 c.i. madness. Factory Stocks will join the World of Outlaws both nights, only running Hot Lap/Qualifying and Features.

THE FAB FAVORITES
The “Fab 5” divisions will be the stars of the 2027 season with 11 events throughout the year, and several of them will include something special for drivers and fans.

The Benny Corbin Memorial (March 19-20) will open the championship season as a doubleheader event. Allowing drivers to step into the season without having to put everything on the line the first night, Friday’s portion of the event will be a non-points race made up of Hot Lap/Qualifying and Features for the “Fab 5” divisions, followed by an open practice for all divisions. Then, Saturday will serve as the championship season-opener, highlighted by the $2,098-to-win Factory Stock race.

In May, a $2,500 payday will be on the line for the 604 Late Models during the Wild Card 25 (May 8).

July will bring something new in 2027 with two doses of “Fab 5” action – the Firecracker Showdown, (July 3), featuring a fireworks show, and Christmas in July (July 10), which will serve as the new night for the bike donations and Toys for Tots collection.

Labor Day weekend will again present the two-day Labor Day Classic (Sept. 3-4), presenting a special purse for all five divisions.

The “Fab 5” season will conclude at the Prelude to the Reutimann (Nov. 13), awarding double points for an exciting championship finale.

THE SPECIALS
In addition to the monthly “Fab 5” racing, Volusia will have multiple special events for drivers and fans to enjoy throughout the year.

The Top Gun Sprint Car Series will return three times in 2027. The first will be during the Friday night Top Gun Classic (Aug. 27), pairing the winged warriors with NASCAR’s Daytona weekend. Then, they’ll return a couple of weeks later for the Battle in Barberville (Sept. 18) before joining the Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial on Friday, Nov. 19.

The 14th Annual Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial (Nov. 18-20), the most prestigious event of the year for DIRTcar UMP Modified competitors, will honor one of dirt racing’s most cherished families while giving the division’s stars a chance to win the illustrious $10,000 grand prize.

To close out the year, Volusia has created a new event to support the “little guys” of the sport – those who pour their hearts into the smaller dirt racing divisions – the Little Guy Nationals (Dec. 3-4). The two-day event will make drivers in the Factory Stock, Street Stock, Crown Vic, 3/4 Modified, and Gladiator the stars of the event. The first night will present Hot Lap/Qualifying and Features, followed by an open practice for all divisions and a post-race party. Then, Saturday’s event will be a full race program.

VOLUSIA SPEEDWAY PARK 2027 SCHEDULE

JANUARY
Wednesday, Jan. 27 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals Practice – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

Thursday, Jan. 28 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

Friday, Jan. 29 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

Saturday, Jan. 30 – 8th World of Outlaws Sunshine Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Crate Racin’ USA (604) Late Models, 602 Late Models

FEBRUARY
Thursday, Feb. 4 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – American Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Friday, Feb. 5 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – American Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Saturday, Feb. 6 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – American Sprint Car Series (Big Gator Championship), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Monday, Feb. 8 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Tuesday, Feb. 9 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Wednesday, Feb. 10 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Thursday, Feb. 11 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Friday, Feb. 12 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Saturday, Feb. 13 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series (Big Gator Championship), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds (Big Gator Championship)

Monday, Feb. 15 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar Late Models

Tuesday, Feb. 16 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Wednesday, Feb. 17 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – DIRTcar Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Thursday, Feb. 18 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Friday, Feb. 19 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

Saturday, Feb. 20 – 56th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals – World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series

MARCH
Sunday, March 7 – 5th World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

Monday, March 8 – 5th World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Factory Stocks ($1,000-to-win)

Friday, March 19 – Benny Corbin Memorial (Fab 5) – Factory Stocks, 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds (Hot Lap/Qualifying & Features, followed by an open practice for all divisions)

Saturday, March 20 – Benny Corbin Memorial (Fab 5) – Factory Stocks ($2,098-to-win), 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds

APRIL
Saturday, April 10 – Short Track Showdown (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

MAY
Saturday, May 8 – Wild Card 25 (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models ($2,500-to-win), 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

JUNE
Saturday, June 12 – Summer Sizzler (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

JULY
Saturday, July 3 – Firecracker Showdown (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Fireworks show)

Saturday, July 10 – Christmas in July (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Bike Giveaway & Toys For Tots Night)

AUGUST
Friday, Aug. 27 – Top Gun Classic – Top Gun Sprint Cars ($2,500-to-win), 604 Late Models ($2,000-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,200-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

SEPTEMBER
Friday, Sept. 3 – Labor Day Classic (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds

Saturday, Sept. 4 – Labor Day Classic (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models ($2,500-to-win), 602 Late Models ($1,500-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,500-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($500-to-win)

Saturday, Sept. 18 – Battle in Barberville – Top Gun Sprint Cars ($2,000-to-win), 604 Late Models ($2,000-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,500-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

OCTOBER
Saturday, Oct. 23 – Clay Classic (Fab 5) – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Breast Cancer Awareness Night)

NOVEMBER
Saturday, Nov. 13 – Prelude to the Reutimann (Fab 5) – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($1,500-to-win), 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, Factory Stocks, 3/4 Modifieds (Double Points Night)

Thursday, Nov. 18 – 14th Annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial Test & Tune – All divisions

Friday, Nov. 19 – 14th Annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial – Top Gun Sprint Cars ($2,000-to-win), DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Showdown Features ($500-to-win), 602 Late Models ($1,200-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($500-to-win)

Saturday, Nov. 20 – 14th Annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ($10,000-to-win), 604 Late Models ($2,000-to-win), Factory Stocks ($750-to-win)

DECEMBER
Friday, Dec. 3 – Little Guy Nationals – Factory Stocks ($600-to-win), Street Stocks ($600-to-win), Crown Vics ($500-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($300-to-win), Gladiators ($300-to-win) (Hot Lap/Qualifying & Features only, followed by an open practice for all divisions)

Saturday, Dec. 4 – Little Guy Nationals – Factory Stocks ($2,000-to-win), Street Stocks ($2,000-to-win), Crown Vics ($1,000-to-win), 3/4 Modifieds ($500-to-win), Gladiators ($500-to-win)

Sunday, Dec. 5 – 2027 Championship Banquet

ARTICLE: https://volusiaspeedwaypark.com/news/2027-schedule-volusia-bringing-fab-5-favorites-more-surprises-to-new-season/

U.S. NATIONALS TESTS BUT DOESN’T BREAK CHRIS KING RACING INDIANAPOLIS (September 7, 2026) — The 72nd running of the historic Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals did not go in favor of Funny Car driver and team owner Chris King but the full-time Chicago firefighter is leaving Indianapolis more determined than ever. King and his new-look Howards Cams Competition Products Funny Car gave it their all in qualifying over three days, but a driveline failure derailed the veteran driver yesterday during qualifying.   “I am frustrated but also so thankful,” said King. “We had a driveline failure during the fourth qualifying run, and we simply didn’t have the parts to get it back together for the final session. We had a great race car and we made progress every run. It is very disappointing, but I am also so proud of this Howards Cams Competition Products Funny Car team. We came out here against the best of the best and we gave it 100 percent.”  Chris King and the new-look Howards Cams Competition Products Funny Car made the most of the US Nationals, photo credit Innovative Creation ExpertsOn Friday King rolled off the trailer and ran to the No. 13 qualified spot with a solid 4.136 second run during the lone session on the opening day of the U.S. Nationals. On day two King stepped up with a quicker 4.112 second run to keep him in the top sixteen going into the final day of qualifying on Sunday. In the opening session on Sunday King was on a solid pass but he felt something happening in the Funny Car and he smartly lifted but the damage was done, the team realized when they returned to the pits. Even though they were unable to make the final session and were pushed out of the quick sixteen, King was appreciative of the effort.   Before he took to the track King was part of one of the largest pre-race events of the NHRA season, the Cruz Pedregon Open House, on Thursday night. Over 30 drivers and sports celebrities signed autographs and mingled with fans to get the event started. During the event King was one of the drivers hosted by NHRA announcer Hannah Rickards on the NHRA stage. King spoke with fans about his season, the race and his passion for drag racing.  Chris King (right) and Hannah Rickards talked on the NHRA stage during the US Nationals, photo credit AJ Bohlander Photography“Being a part of the U.S. Nationals during the 75th anniversary season of the NHRA was huge,” said King. “We had a great time at the Cruz Pedregon Open House on Thursday night, and we were on the NHRA stage on Sunday morning. We got to talk with so many fans all weekend and it was very encouraging. All weekend we had first responders and veterans signing our Funny Car and that makes it special. I would have loved to have been in the show and racing on Monday, but our day will come. Races like this only make me more determined.”   The race and the unfortunate outcome will have King and crew chief Bob Peck heading back to their new shop in Brownsburg, Ind., to evaluate their next moves. The team has not been able to investigate the full impact of the damage, but they plan on competing at several more races this season with possibly the Midwest Nationals and Texas Fall Nationals in St. Louis and Dallas on their radar.   “We will look at the damage and then see what the next steps are,” said King. “Bob has been doing a great job and now that we have the Brownsburg shop, we have a lot more support from some of the other teams. There is no quit over here. I want to thank every one that has been reaching out to see how they can help.”   Qualifying Results Q1: 4.136 sec, 268.49 mph; Qual. 13 Q2: Did Not Run; Qual. 15 Q3: 4.112 sec, 287.96 mph; Qual. 15 Q4: 9.325 sec, 78.36 mph; Qual. 17 Q5: Did Not Run; Qual. 18

INDIANAPOLIS (September 7, 2026) – The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72^nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher from Wilmington, Ill., drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the winner’s circle defeating points leader and No. 1 qualifier Jonathan Allegrucci in a classic Chevrolet versus Ford final round. Libersher got to the finish line first with a winning elapsed time of 7.770 seconds at 178.05 mph in front of Allegrucci’s 8.403 seconds at 176.44 mph.

 Scott Libersher and his team revel in NHRA U.S. Nationals victory in the winner’s circle,
photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

“I am having an out-of-body experience,” said Libersher from the top end of Lucas Oil Raceway Park at Indianapolis immediately after his win. “I’m the most surprised guy on the property that I won this. I work hard. The car just hasn’t worked this year, and between runs yesterday, we changed three different things and something worked. We don’t know what. I’m almost speechless and that is very rare for me.”
 
Libersher raced to his first final round at the U.S. Nationals today after two days of elimination rounds. On Sunday Libersher beat Mike Lloyd in the first round followed by Ricky Hord to get to the quarterfinals, where he defeated Taylor Dietsch. Libersher won the $1,000 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown bounty when he outran Norwalk winner Dietsch. His winning time of 7.650 seconds got him to the finish line first over Dietsch’s 7.693 seconds.

 Scott Libersher holds the 75th anniversary diamond Wally for winning the 72nd NHRA US Nationals,
photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

SCOTT LIBERSHER WINS FLEXJET FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN
AT THE NHRA U.S. NATIONALS

INDIANAPOLIS (September 7, 2026) – The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72^nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher from Wilmington, Ill., drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the winner’s circle defeating points leader and No. 1 qualifier Jonathan Allegrucci in a classic Chevrolet versus Ford final round. Libersher got to the finish line first with a winning elapsed time of 7.770 seconds at 178.05 mph in front of Allegrucci’s 8.403 seconds at 176.44 mph.

 Scott Libersher and his team revel in NHRA U.S. Nationals victory in the winner’s circle,
photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

“I am having an out-of-body experience,” said Libersher from the top end of Lucas Oil Raceway Park at Indianapolis immediately after his win. “I’m the most surprised guy on the property that I won this. I work hard. The car just hasn’t worked this year, and between runs yesterday, we changed three different things and something worked. We don’t know what. I’m almost speechless and that is very rare for me.”
 
Libersher raced to his first final round at the U.S. Nationals today after two days of elimination rounds. On Sunday Libersher beat Mike Lloyd in the first round followed by Ricky Hord to get to the quarterfinals, where he defeated Taylor Dietsch. Libersher won the $1,000 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown bounty when he outran Norwalk winner Dietsch. His winning time of 7.650 seconds got him to the finish line first over Dietsch’s 7.693 seconds.

 Scott Libersher holds the 75th anniversary diamond Wally for winning the 72nd NHRA US Nationals,
photo credit Auto Imagery/Gary Nastase

“I got about two hours of sleep last night,” said Libersher. “We ran until 11 o’clock and I was up until 2:30am. We have battled 100-degree temperatures and we are not quitting. We are doing our best, gathering data, and the race is just a blur. We’ve been here for six days and this is amazing. Sometimes the last horse in the race shows up first. I’m just gonna do my best and keep doing what I do. The support of my family and all my sponsors makes this all possible.”
 
Today Libersher had a bye run in the semifinals to face Allegrucci in the final round. This was his third national event win and first win of 2026. The veteran driver was racing in his 10th U.S. Nationals with his best previous result a semifinal finish in 2024.
 
No. 1 qualifier Allegrucci raced to his fifth final in a row and in his second U.S. Nationals appearance, he ended up reaching the final. Allegrucci, from Scott Township, Pa., extended his points lead and leaves Indianapolis with 194 points over No. 2 driver Raymond Nash with three races left in the season.
 
“To race on Monday was the goal,” said Allegrucci. “To win it would have been the absolute cherry on top for this season. There’s nothing to be ashamed of at this race. I can’t thank my guys enough. I probably shouldn’t have been racing in round three, but we got a little luck on our side round two when Lee Hartman’s car sputtered at top end.”
 
The Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series will be back in action for the Inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals presented by Mopar at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich., September 18-20, 2026.
 
Flexjet Bounty Program
Gatornationals (Gainesville, Fla.)
$1,000 bounty collected by Jonathan Allegrucci, defeated Mark Pawuk (2025 Flexjet world champion)
 
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals (Charlotte, North Carolina)
$1,000 bounty collected by Raymond Nash, defeated Ricky Hord (2026 Gatornationals winner)
 
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals (Chicago, Illinois)
$1,000 bounty was not claimed with Allegrucci’s victory
 
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals (Bristol, Tenn.)
$2,000 bounty was not claimed with Allegrucci’s victory
 
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals (Norwalk, Ohio)
$3,000 bounty collected by Taylor Dietsch, defeated Jonathan Allegrucci (Chicago and Bristol winner)
 
Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals (Indianapolis, Ind.)
$1,000 bounty collected by Scott Libersher, defeated Taylor Dietsch (Norwalk winner)
 
2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Results
Gainesville – Ricky Hord, winner; David Janac, runner-up
Charlotte – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up
Chicago – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Jason Dietsch, runner-up
Bristol – Jonathan Allegrucci, winner; Raymond Nash, runner-up
Norwalk – Taylor Dietsch, winner; Jonathan Allegrucci, runner-up
Indianapolis – Scott Libersher, winner; Jonathan Allegrucci, runner-up
 
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Point Standings
1. Jonathan Allegrucci       524
2. Raymond Nash             374
3. Jason Dietsch                287
4. David Davies II              268
5. David Janac                  262
6. Richard Hord                 256
7. Scott Libersher              228
8. Lee Hartman                 225
9. Mark Pawuk                  223
10. Doug Duell                  218
 
2026 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Schedule
 
Sept. 17-20: Inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals, Martin, Mich.
 
Oct. 2-4: 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, St. Louis
 
Oct. 14-18: 41st annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, Dallas