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- Davie Franek Wins Opening Night of King of the 360’s at Hendry County Speedway
It was No Panic Davie Franek of Wantage, NJ that led 23 of 25 laps to win the Feature Race on Friday night to open the 30th season for the United Sprint Car Series Presented By Hoosier Racing Tire Outlaw Thunder Tour at Hendry County Raceway Park. It was also Night 1 of the King of the 360s and Round 1 of the USCS Winter Heat Series.
- Perris Auto Speedway's 30th Season Opener Is One Week Away
Perris, California — February 7, 2026 — For longtime racing fans in Southern California, it may seem hard to believe, but the 30th season opener at Perris Auto Speedway is just one week away. The milestone campaign launches on Saturday, February 14, when the track hosts the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, along with the PASSCAR Super Stocks and American Factory Stocks. Spectator gates open at 5:00 PM, with racing getting underway at 7:05. One week later, on February 21, Night of Destruction makes its 2026 debut. The season opener marks the first of 24 nights of racing action on the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval, conveniently located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. Headlining the sprint car portion of the opener is RJ Johnson, the second-generation standout from Laveen, Arizona, who will be chasing a rare three-peat in the USAC/CRA Series. Joining him in pursuit of a three-peat is American Factory Stock standout David Stites of Canyon Lake, who is also aiming for his fourth Factory Stock championship in five years. Stites comes in red-hot after winning the first five Factory Stock races of 2025. Equally dominant in 2025 was Shaun Estes of Riverside, who controlled the PASSCAR Street Stock division. Estes won six of seven main events, finishing second in the lone race he didn't win. The effort earned him his second Street Stock championship, though unlike Johnson and Stites, his return to the top required patience—thirteen years, to be exact. "Somehow, the first race at The PAS was 30-years ago on March 30," Kazarian said. "Actually, it should be our 31st season. However, in 2020, we only got one race in due to Covid. We do not count that one." Fans attending in 2026 will also enjoy lower ticket prices. Adult tickets and tickets for seniors 65 and over on USAC/PASSCAR nights have been reduced by $5.00, now priced at $30.00 and $25.00, respectively. The speedway has also brought back student pricing for teens ages 13-17, with tickets reduced by $20.00 to just $15.00. Kids ages 6-12 are $10.00, active military with ID are admitted for $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. Fairgrounds parking is $20.00. "On a sprint car night, the teen ticket is a huge savings," Kazarian said in January when the schedule was released. "It is a $20.00 savings on those tickets from last year's price. And it will be a $10.00 savings on Night of Destruction. I looked at other racetracks in Northern California, Central California, and Arizona. Most tracks in our marketplace have a teen price, and we are bringing them back." Advance tickets for all races are available at tix.com. Fans who prefer to buy on race night can do so, as plenty of tickets will be available at the ticket window. "In addition to the lower ticket prices, we plan on putting the fun back in racing this year. Sprint Car/PASSCAR Stock Car shows and Nights of Destruction will all be filled with family fun." Perris Auto Speedway 30th Diamond Anniversary 2026 Event Schedule February 14th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com February 21st NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com March 14th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05. Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com March 21st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com April 11th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORYSTOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com April 25th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com May 16th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com May 23rd 73rd Running of the "SALUTE TO INDY" AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com June 6th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com June 20th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com June 27th "FIREWORKS SPECTACULARY AND SKY CONCERT" NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com July 11th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com July 18th PAS 600CC Winged Restricted and Winged A-Class Micro Sprints (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com July 25th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05). Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com. August 15th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com August 22nd NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com August 29th PAS 600CC Winged Restricted and Winged A-Class Micro Sprints (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com September 12th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com September 19th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com September 26th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com October 3rd AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com October 24th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com November 7th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, "JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT" PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com November 14th NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRIALER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - CRASHING AT 7:05) Advance tickets available at tix.com January 1st at tix.com Note; Schedule subject to change. For more information, visit perrisautospeedway.com or call (951) 940-0134. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, California. For more information, visit perrisautospeedway.com or call (951) 940-0134. To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track's social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com. The PAS would like to thank all of its 2025 marketing partners. Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/ Chick-Fil-A Perris - Hwy 215 & Nuevo Road Location | Chick-fil-A Chris's Hauling Ed Pink Racing Engines - edpink.com Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/ Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/ Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/ Marjon RV's - https://marjonrvs.com/ Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/ Perris Valley Auto Center - https://www.perrisvalleyautocenter.com/ Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/ Rapid Tire and Automotive - https://rapidtireauto.com/ Rapid Wraps - https://www.rapidwrapsandtint.com/ Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/ Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/ Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/ Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/ Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/ Weathertight Roofing - https://weathertightroofing.com/ Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/ For information on 2025 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134. Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/ Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/ The PAS has a segment on Dave Stall's Racer Radio Show every Sunday afternoon. The show airs from 3:00-5:00 p.m. PST and The PAS segment comes on at 3:30. Fans can listen live online at kcbq.com or 1170 AM on the radio if they are in the San Diego area. Replays are available at http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/radioshow.html. mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
- Perris Auto Speedway’s 30th Season Opener Is One Week Away
Perris, California — February 7, 2026 — For longtime racing fans in Southern California, it may seem hard to believe, but the 30th season opener at Perris Auto Speedway is just one week away. The
- Kofoid Outmatches Gravel in Outlaw Feature at Volusia
February at Volusia Speedway Park may seem early for a statement win on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, but Michael “Buddy” Kofoid made it clear to the rest of the field that he will be likely one of the top contenders for the entirety of the tour after his feature victory Wednesday night during the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.
- McFadden Wins Opening Night of Mr. Sprintcar Nationals at Perth
James McFadden won the feature event during the opening night of the Barbagallo Australian Mr. Sprintcar Nationals for the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series at Perth Motorplex. c
- Knoxville Raceway to Offer Free General Admission to Grandstands During 2026 Season Opener
Knoxville Raceway will start off the season with a blockbuster fan promotion of offering free general admission to the grandstands for the opening night of their regular season on Saturday, April 18th.
- MEET THE USAC SPRINT CAR FULL-TIMERS FOR 2026
It’s time to go racing in 2026 with a large and talented contingent of USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship full-time competitors.
- MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA SPRINTS SET FOR MOBILE RETURN IN 2026
The Mississippi / Alabama Sprints are set to return to Mobile International Speedway in Irvington, Alabama on 4 occasions in 2026, with additional races in the planning stages.
- The Games Begin! 2026 USAC Sprint Season Begins in Florida Feb 9-14
It’s time once again to bust out of the frigid doldrums of winter and get into the swing of USAC Winter Dirt Games XVII Presented by Yokohama Tire, the official kick off to the 2026 USAC AMSOIL Sprint ...
- World of Outlaws Rained Out Thursday at Volusia
With Volusia Speedway Park being hit by overnight rain, misty conditions, and cold temperatures throughout the morning, and track drying efforts further hindered by high humidity and cloud coverage, officials have canceled Thursday’s program of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.
- 2026 USAC National Sprint Car Full-Time Driver Lineup
Meet the 13 drivers that have elected to run with the USAC National Sprint Car Series full-time in 2026.
- Photo Gallery: World of Outlaws Wednesday at DIRTcar Nationals
Images from the opening night of the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season during DIRTcar Nationals Wednesday night at Volusia Speedway Park courtesy of Jim Denhamer.
- Bayston Starts Strong with World of Outlaws Victory at Volusia
Eight months ago there was a lot of speculation about Spencer Bayston’s career trajectory after struggling throughout the season. Bayston continued to change that narrative Wednesday night winning the season opening event for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series during DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park.
- LearnLab Sponsors USAC National Divisions Fast Time Award
LearnLab will present the Fast Qualifying award for all three of USAC’s national divisions throughout the 2026 season.
- Sweet Springs & Wayne City Added to 2026 USAC Midget Schedule
Two more dates have been confirmed for the 2026 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship schedule on a pair of racy dirt bullrings in the states of Missouri and Illinois. Missouri’s Sweet ...
- Winter freeze at Screven Motor Speedway: What to know
The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series season begins with Winter Freeze XVI at Screven Motor Speedway this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
- Short-track racing continues at Volusia, on tap at New Smyrna
Short-track asphalt racing runs Feb. 6-14 at New Smyrna. Dirt racing is under way at Volusia Speedway and also continues through Feb. 14.
- Kostecki announces hometown speedway comeback
Kostecki achieved a lifelong dream of racing a sprintcar back in 2022 at Toowoomba Speedway, contesting a round of the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship. He returned to Toowoomba in 2023 ahead of his ...
- Meet The 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Driver Roster
Best series season: 2023, ninth in points with one win, 24 top 10s in 47 features All-time series stats: 130 starts, one win, 20 top fives and 66 top 10s Kyle Bronson, Brandon, Fla. Age (years on tour ...
- World of Outlaws 49th Season Begins with Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals
The wait is over. The 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season is ready to fire off. Since 1978, the World of Outlaws has showcased the top Sprint Car talent on tracks across ...
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