Dirt Track Racing News - Page 11
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- Gorden Wins NARC Feature at Watsonville
Dominic Gorden won the NARC King of the West Sprint Car Series event Friday night at Watsonville Speedway.
- Hartmann Wins MSTS Feature at River Cities
Austin Hartmann won the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 sprint car feature Friday night at River Cities Speedway.
- Tracking National Icons from Volusia Speedway Park History
After nearly 60 years, Volusia Speedway Park has established itself as one of the top dirt racing venues in the country and a premier learning ground for launching drivers and teams into the national ...
- Kyle Larson continues heartfelt tribute in support of Kyle Busch’s charity after latest dirt race win: “He meant a lot to this industryâ€
Kyle Larson once again honored his late friend and NASCAR legend Kyle Busch in a meaningful way this week. The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion donated his High Limit Racing angel donor winnings ...
- Silver Dollar Nationals Set to Take Center Stage This Weekend at Shelby County Speedway
BATAVIA, OH (July 16, 2026) - The countdown is over as the 16th Annual Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals takes center stage at Shelby County Speedway this weekend, bringing three nights of premier dirt late model racing to western Iowa and some of the sport's biggest stars to the 3/8-mile oval. Thursday's Malvern Bank Go 50 features a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program, highlighted by a $15,000-to-win feature event. On Friday, one of the event's most popular traditions returns as the Silver Dollar Nationals goes back to its original, fan-favorite format featuring passing point heat races. Every position gained and every spot lost during the heat races will carry significant weight as drivers accumulate passing points to determine Saturday night's lineups. Championship Saturday concludes with the prestigious 80-lap Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals A-Main, where the sport's elite will battle for the coveted Silver Dollar Nationals title. Saturday's championship finale features one of the most unique payouts in all of motorsports. The winner of the 80-lap Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals will earn $52,000, while the runner-up will receive an incredible $53,000. The unprecedented payout structure gives drivers an added incentive to race for every position until the checkered flag, making the battle for second just as lucrative as the fight for the victory. Adding even more drama to championship night is the All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier Race. Drivers who fail to qualify for the Silver Dollar Nationals A-Main will compete for a $3,000 winner's prize. However, the winner will have the option to forfeit the $3,000 payday and start at the rear of the Silver Dollar Nationals feature. Fans can expect a stellar field of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors, including championship contenders and many of the biggest names in the sport, all looking to add their name to the prestigious list of Silver Dollar Nationals champions. In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, support divisions will provide a full weekend of racing entertainment, making the Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals one of the Midwest's premier motorsports destinations. Pit gates open daily at noon, spectator gates open at 3 p.m., and hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. each evening. Located in Harlan, Iowa, approximately 60 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska, Shelby County Speedway has quickly established itself as one of the Midwest's premier dirt racing facilities. The high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval has hosted some of the nation's biggest touring series and major special events, earning a reputation for producing multi-groove racing and thrilling side-by-side action. For tickets, camping information, event schedules and additional details, visit RaceSCS.com. The championship battle entering the Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals is shaping up to be one of the closest of the season. Brandon Sheppard leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standings following Tuesday night's event at Adams County Speedway, holding a 70-point advantage over Hudson O'Neal. Devin Moran sits third, followed by Brandon Overton and Max Blair to round out the top five. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Malvern Bank Go 50 (Thursday): 1. $15,000, 2. $8,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $3,500, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,100, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,900, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,700, 14. $1,600, 15. $1,500, 16. $1,450, 17. $1,400, 18. $1,350, 19. $1,300, 20. $1,250, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200 = $66,150 Friday Heat Races: 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $100, 7. $100, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100 = $4,700 (x number of heats) All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier: 1. $3,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,400, 5. $1,300, 6. $1,200, 7. $1,150, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,090, 10. $1,080, 11. $1,070, 12. $1,060, 13. $1,050, 14. $1,000, 15. $900, 16. $800, 17. $700, 18. $600, 19. $550, 20. $500 = $23,050 16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals: 1. $52,000, 2. $53,000, 3. $15,000, 4. $10,000, 5. $9,000, 6. $8,000, 7. $7,000, 8. $6,000, 9. $5,000, 10. $4,800, 11. $4,700, 12. $4,600, 13. $4,500, 14. $4,400, 15. $4,300, 16. $4,200, 17. $4,100, 18. $4,000, 19. $3,900, 20. $3,800, 21. $3,700, 22. $3,600, 23. $3,500, 24. $3,500 = $226,600 Official Marketing Partners Associate Marketing Partners Advanced Powder Coating, All Makes Collision Center, Arizona Sport Shirts, Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Black Diamond Chassis, Bilstein Shocks, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Warren Powersports, Denago Powersports, Diversified Machine Inc, Fast Shafts, Fire Suppression Engineering, FOX Shocks, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Hellraizer Jacks, Hoker Trucking, Jackson County Tourism, Keyser Manufacturing, Longacre Scales, Longhorn Chassis, The Massengill Company, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, MSD, Ohlins Shocks, Outerwears, PEM - Performance Engineering Mfg, Penske Racing Shocks, ProFabrication Headers, Pro Power Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, Shocker Hitch, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Steering Buddy, Strange Oval, Swift Springs, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Velocity Manufacturing, Victory Fuel, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, XS Power Batteries, and 5150 Race Trailers.
- RACING CANCELLED JULY 16 VICTORY LANE SPEEDWAY
We are beyond disappointed that due to the current and forecasted rain we need to cancel our racing program for this evening. We needed to make an early decision as there were going to be lots of drivers from the USA and other provinces jumping in their haulers soon to make the trip. Even if it clears up by race time, there is not enough time to prep the racetrack. This was going to be the first time the Western Renegade Non-Wing Sprint Car Series would have raced in Canada. In conversation with the Series organizer, we are going to attempt to reschedule, but that may not be possible this season - Stay Tuned! For those fans that purchased tickets on Ticketmaster, you will be refunded directly from Ticketmaster within 10-15 days. For our Season Ticket holders, please bring along a friend to our next event as wristbands for July 16th will be honoured for our Birthday Bash Event on July 23 sponsored by Red Bomb Fireworks!
- FIRST RESPONDERS & HEALTH CARE HEROES NIGHT SATURDAY AT SHARON AS "STEEL VALLEY THUNDER" WILL FEATURE BIG-BLOCK MODS ALONG WITH RUSH SPRINTS, ECONO MODS & CROWN VICS
(Hartford, OH)...After a weekend off to celebrate Independence Day and an invasion by the World of Outlaws Late Models last weekend, Sharon Speedway will look to resume weekly racing action this Saturday night (July 18) with a "Steel Valley Thunder" program. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds will highlight the program and will be joined by the Gibson Insurance Agency RUSH Sprints, Alcon Mechanical Econo Mods, and the Gibson Insurance Agency Crown Vics. It's Mark Thomas Ford and Ohio Intra Express Night. Racing will get underway at 7 p.m. Saturday's promotion is First Responders and Health Care Heroes Night with FREE general admission for police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, emergency dispatchers, and nurses! In commemoration of their 70th anniversary of operation, King Bros. Ready Mix Concrete will give away a bicycle to a lucky child. The Big-Block Modified feature winner will draw a child's ticket in victory lane. If Rex King, Jr. wins the feature, two tickets will be drawn and two children's bicycles will be given away! Sharon Speedway would like to thank King Bros. for their support over the years. The Willy's World Kids Club presented by Millcraft Barns will include games and sensory friendly crafts and will open when the general admission gates open at 5 p.m. Ayden Cipriano will be the driver of the week and will be signing autographs and participating in the Kids Club activities. Sharon Speedway is a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Friend Venue; information is available at the Kids Club site behind the main grandstand building. The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Big-Block Modifieds will return for what will be their third of now eight appearances over the remainder of the 2026 season. Saturday's 25-lap feature will pay $2,000 to-win/$200 to-start and is presented by King Bros. Ready Mix Concrete, King's Sanitary Services, Russ King Racing, and Thermo Supply. Garrett Krummert, who has been hot on the regional circuit, won the May 30 program topping a strong 25-car field in a non-stop feature by a commanding eight seconds for his fifth career win in the division. On June 27, Jeremiah Shingledecker ended a near eight-year winless drought coming out on top of the 22-car field. The Gibson Insurance Agency RUSH Sprint Cars have been rained out four of their scheduled five appearances to date with their only completed event coming on June 6 when there was a 90% chance of rain. The non-wing Chevrolet Performance crate engine powered cars are in their ninth year of racing and have completed 43 events all-time at Sharon with 15 different winners. John Mollick won the opener and has now won 9 of the last 10 races at Sharon dating back to 2024! Gale Ruth, Jr. leads the $5,000 to-win RUSH Rustler Sales & Service Weekly Series points with four victories on the circuit, but hasn't won at Sharon since June 25, 2023 when he won back-to-back weeks. The Alcon Mechanical Econo Mods will be running in just their third program of the season. After going winless in 2025, Jeremy Double is two-for-two in 2026. Both events had 27 cars on hand meaning Double took home $600 for his efforts for each victory and all competitors in their field received a payoff boost. Double has now won an all-time Econo Mod best 24 times at Sharon! Rounding out the four-division program on Saturday night will be the Gibson Insurance Agency Crown Vic division. The Crown Vics made their season debut on May 30 with a record 19-car field as Brad Shaffer scored the victory. Since then, Coleton Longwell has won the last two events giving him a division best three victories since the division debuted last season. The rules are available at the following link: https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1195691. For tech questions, contact Rick Robinson at 724-893-6898. Summit Racing Equipment will present the hard charger award on Saturday night to the RUSH Sprint Cars. The driver that passes the most cars in the feature will receive a $100 Summit gift card. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be the driver that finishes highest in the feature. Big-Block Modifieds Payoff: 1. $2,000 2. $1,200 3. $750 4. $550. 5. $500 6. $425 7. $375 8. $300 9. $275 10. $250 11. $225 12. $220 13. $215 14. $210 15. $205 16-24. $200. Non-Qualifiers/Tow $75. One-way driver radios are mandatory; channel 454.000. AMB/MyLaps transponders are required; rentals available for $25. If you have yet to register for the 2026 season, please bring the registration form completed with you: https://www.sharonspeedway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1006835 Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth. The pits will be open throughout the day on Saturday with passes going on sale at 4 p.m., while general admission opens at 5. Heat races will get underway at 7 p.m. Grandstand/fan zone admission for those 14 and over is $15, while senior admission is $13. Patio seating upgrades are just $10 and can be done on race night at the track office for non-special events. As always, children under 14 and parking are always FREE. Pit passes are $35. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted. "Super Series" action presented by Bala Management will return on Saturday, July 25 featuring the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars for $4,000 to-win along with the Hovis UMP Mods presented by A&MP Electric, Gibson Insurance Agency RUSH Sprint Cars, and Gibson Crown Vics on Alcon Mechanical and Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Night. Kids Club Night presented by Willy's World with kids bike and big wheel races. It's also the first of three Menards Giveaway Nights Sharon Speedway is owned by Dave Blaney, Ryan Blaney, and Will Thomas III and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @sharonspdwy.
- All Makes Collision Center Named Title Sponsor of Saturday's Silver Dollar Nationals Non-Qualifier
BATAVIA, OH (July 15, 2026) - Officials with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are proud to announce All Makes Collision Center as the title sponsor of Saturday night's Non-Qualifier Race during the 16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals at Shelby County Speedway. The All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier offers drivers who narrowly miss transferring into the Silver Dollar Nationals championship feature one final opportunity to compete for a $3,000 winner's prize. In a unique twist, the winner will also have the option to forfeit the $3,000 payday in exchange for the final starting position in the Silver Dollar Nationals A-Main, giving teams one last chance to race for the coveted Silver Dollar Nationals title. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, All Makes Collision Center has built a reputation for exceptional collision repair, quality craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service. Their commitment to excellence and support of motorsports makes them a natural fit for one of dirt late model racing's premier events. "We're excited to welcome All Makes Collision Center as the title sponsor of Saturday's Non-Qualifier," said Rick Schwallie, Series Director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. "The Non-Qualifier is an exciting part of the Silver Dollar Nationals because it gives drivers one final opportunity to make the feature event. The added decision of taking the $3,000 winner's check or giving it up for a spot in the A-Main creates a dramatic storyline for both the competitors and the fans." The All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier will be contested prior to Saturday night's Silver Dollar Nationals championship finale, adding another layer of excitement to an evening that culminates with one of the most prestigious crown jewel events in dirt late model racing. For more information about All Makes Collision Center, visit AllMakesCollisionCenter.com. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier Purse: 1. $3,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,400, 5. $1,300, 6. $1,200, 7. $1,150, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,090, 10. $1,080, 11. $1,070, 12. $1,060, 13. $1,050, 14. $1,000, 15. $900, 16. $800, 17. $700, 18. $600, 19. $550, 20. $500 = $23,050 Official Marketing Partners Associate Marketing Partners Advanced Powder Coating, All Makes Collision Center, Arizona Sport Shirts, Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Black Diamond Chassis, Bilstein Shocks, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Warren Powersports, Denago Powersports, Diversified Machine Inc, Fast Shafts, Fire Suppression Engineering, FOX Shocks, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Hellraizer Jacks, Hoker Trucking, Jackson County Tourism, Keyser Manufacturing, Longacre Scales, Longhorn Chassis, The Massengill Company, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, MSD, Ohlins Shocks, Outerwears, PEM - Performance Engineering Mfg, Penske Racing Shocks, ProFabrication Headers, Pro Power Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, Shocker Hitch, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Steering Buddy, Strange Oval, Swift Springs, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Velocity Manufacturing, Victory Fuel, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, XS Power Batteries, and 5150 Race Trailers.
- Lucas Oil Speedway action resumes Saturday with Challenge Cup Round 3
WHEATLAND, MO. (July 14, 2026) - As points battles continue to take shape, Lucas Oil Speedway is back in action on Saturday night with Round 3 of the Pitts Homes and Realty Challenge Cup. Current leaders in season points are Dustin Hodges (Arctic Food Equipment USRA Modifieds), JC Morton (Hermitage Lumber Late Models), Johnny Fennewald (Hickamo Super Stocks), Jon Sheets (Clear Creek Golf Cars USRA B-Mods) and Mason Beck (O'Reilly USRA Stock Cars). The tightest points battle find Sheets one point ahead of Cayden Stacye and nine in front of Kris Jackson in the B-Mods; Hodgs leads Nic Bidinger by four and Chase Sigg by 10 in Modifieds and Beck is up by five over William Garner in Stock Cars. Morton, a long-time B-Mod standout, has decided to focus on driving the Moon Brothers' owned Late Model the rest of the season in pursuit of a track title and he's 16 in front of defending champ Robbe Ewing. Fennewald is 20 points ahead of Blaine Ewing in Super Stocks with everyone else triple digits behind. The Challenge Cup will feature the five classes that have run during "weekly" competition in previous years. Each class will have 10 points races between April 10th and Aug. 29 with a number of other events to be run as non-points events. All 10 Challenge Cup events for each series will have elevated nightly purses. Year-end points payouts also will be boosted. To The Back Bonus: The Challenge Cup "To The Back Bonus" will double this weekend, and now winners can earn even bigger payouts - if they elect to start in the back of the field and win. They can earn an extra $1,000 for features with a minimum of 18 cars and an extra $555 for features with 13-17 starters. Challenge Cup payouts for Late Models and USRA Modifieds: 1 - $1,000. 2 - $650. 3 - $550. 4 - $450. 5 - $400. 6 - $350. 7 - $300. 8 - $250. 9 - $225. 10 - $200. 11 - $350. 12 - $145. 13 - $135. 14 - $125. 15-22nd - $125. Challenge Cup payout for B-Mods, Stock Cars and Super Stocks: 1 - $750. 2 - $450. 3 - $350. 4 - $300. 5 - $250. 6 - $200. 7 - $175. 8 - $160. 9 - $150. 10 - $140. 11 - $130. 12 - $120. 13 - $110. 14-22nd - $100. 2026 Points Payouts for Late Models and Modifieds: 1 - $2,000 (plus $1,000 in Lucas Oil Products). 2 - $1,200 (plus 750 in Lucas Oil Products). 3 - $900 (plus 500 in Lucas Oil Products). 4 - $800. 5 - $700. 6 - $600. 7 - $575. 8 - $550. 9 - $525. 10 - $500. 2026 Points Payouts for B-Mods, Stock Cars and Super Stocks: 1 - $1,500 (plus $1,000 in Lucas Oil Products). 2 - $1,000 (plus $750 in Lucas Oil Products). 3 - $750 (plus $500 in Lucas Oil Products). 4 - $700. 5 - $600. 6 - $550. 7 - $525. 8-10th - $500. Pit and grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7. Saturday admission: Challenge Cup advance online special - $10 if purchased online Adults (13 and over) - $15 cash, $17 credit card Seniors (62 and over)/Military - $12 cash, $14 credit card Youth (ages 6-12) - $9, $11 credit card Kids (5 and under) - FREE Beat the Heat Suite ticket - $30 cash, $33 credit card Pit pass (6 and over) - $40, $44 credit card Pit pass (5 and under) - $10 CAMPING: DAILY RATES (Limited Availability) Dry Camping $20/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) Reserve Dry $30/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) Reserved Electric & Water- $50/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) For further event information, including more info on tickets and camping for any event at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or by email at Nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com. CONTACT: Casey Shuman Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 Email: CShuman@lucasoilspeedway.com # # # Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate, this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience. For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on X, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway, on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on Lucas Oil Speedway's TikTok. Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Mo., approximately an hour from Springfield and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, United States Modified Touring Series and the High Limit Sprint Racing Series, POWRi Sprint Cars and POWRi WAR Sprints. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and Super Stocks. 2026 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Bill Roberts Chevrolet "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Iconic Apparel "The Official Merchandise Provider of Lucas Oil Speedway" Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2026 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Bridal Cave, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clear Creek Golf Cars, Clearlight Inn, Eagle Machine, Eibach Springs, Encounter Ministry Inc., Fast Shafts, FSE Fire Systems, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Heart of America Beverate, Henry's Towing Service, Heritage Tractor, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, In the Garden of Eden, Kluhsman Racing Components, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Eagle, MyRacePass, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears Performance Products, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, RACEceiver, RacinDirt.com, RCR Designs, Real Racing Wheels, Rod End Supply, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, SMSI, Southwest Electric Cooperative, Southwest Septic, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super 8 Bolivar Mo., Super Splash, USA Bassin, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, VAG - Veterans Golfers Assoc., Vietti Marketing Group, WacoBill.com, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Woods Supermarkets.
- GLSS Champion Dustin Daggett to Make Lightning Sprints Debut Friday, Returns to Ionia Fairgrounds July 23rd
Merrill, MI - They say you can't teach an old dog a new trick, but in the next two weeks, longtime Sprint Car driver, Dustin Daggett, will try something new. The 2018 Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS) Tour Champion and 2024 GLSS Ohio CAT (South) Division Champion will make his Great Lakes Lightning Sprints debut Friday night at Tri City Motor Speedway before racing for $1,000 to win on Thursday, July 23rd, during the Ionia Free Fair. Daggett, who sits second on the all-time GLSS wins list with 27, will add another notch in his driving resume on Friday, July 17th, at Tri City Motor Speedway with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints. Daggett will pilot the Chad Listerman owned No.85 Friday in preparation for a massive event the following week. During the Ionia Free Fair on Thursday, July 23rd, the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints will race for a record $1,000 to win with an additional $500 throughout the field. The non-points special will also feature a second feature lined up via a full invert from the first feature of the night. In 2025, the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints brought short track racing back to the Ionia Free Fair and the Ionia Fairgrounds for the first time since 2011, when the Sprints on Dirt Series made their fourth and final appearance at the Fairgrounds. That night, Daggett, who rolled from the fifth starting spot, made his way around Ryan Grubaugh and Ryan Ruhl to get the win. The Great Lakes Lightning Sprints will bring Sprint Car Racing back for the second consecutive year on Thursday, July 23rd. Thanks to CL Trucking & Excavating, the race will pay $1,000 to win, with an additional $500 being distributed throughout the field. Advanced tickets can be purchased here or at the gate on race day.
- T.J.’s Notebook: Courtney’s Comeback at Eldora
The scene Thursday night at Eldora Speedway was starkly different than a year ago for Tyler Courntey when he was on his way to the hospital with serious injuries after a massive multi-car accident during the Jokers Wild event.
- Struggling weekly crowds push Hawkeye Downs to switch to dirt track to stay competitive
A major change is coming to Hawkeye Downs as the longtime Cedar Rapids racing venue prepares to trade asphalt for dirt in an effort to boost crowds and keep the ...
- Photo Gallery: 2026 Double Down Duels at Eldora Speedway
Images from the 2026 edition of the Double Down Duels at Eldora Speedway featuring the High Limit Racing series courtesy of T.J. Buffenbarger.
- Marks and Day Win Features During Double Down Duel at Eldora
Brent Marks and Corey Day were victorious during the Double Down Duels Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway as part of the Jokers Jackpot event for the High Limit Racing series.
- Larson and Day Earn Front Row Starting Positions for the 2026 Jokers Jackpot
California drivers have put themselves in position to earn a six figure pay day at Eldora Speedway Wednesday night as Kyle Larson and Corey Day earned front row starting positions for Thursday night’s Joker’s Jackpot paying $100,000 to the winner.
- Utica-Rome Speedway honors Dale Planck with 77-lap race
Dale Planck was a second generation, dirt track modified racer. This Cortland native had a smooth, easy going driving style that earned him the nickname “The Natural.†He won over 200 feature races, ...
- Bob Pierce recovering from surgery after 'health scare'
Hall of Fame Dirt Late Model driver Bob Pierce underwent successful surgery Wednesday after a health scare at Shelby County Speedway.
- CRSA RETURNS TO PENN CAN FOR JOE’S GARAGE SOUTHERN TIER SERIES OPENER
After weather plagued last season's shows to Pennsylvania, the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints return to the Keystone State Friday night for the first of two trips this season to Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna.
- Waelti Works His Way To Historic Badger Hall Of Fame Win At Angell Park Speedway
By Bill Blumer Jr. Brandon Waelti headlined a hometown podium as he scored his second Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association A-Main win of the season. Joining him in the historic Bank of
- Fonda, Albany-Saratoga Next for Empire Super Sprints
By Curtis Berleue (Malta, NY) | With the 2026 version of the Empire Super Sprints CNY Speedweek now in the rearview mirror, the series will hit the track again this weekend for a Friday-Saturday doubleheader. Friday, the tour heads to the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, NY, while Saturday will be a stop at the Fonda Speedway in Fonda, NY. Defending champion Jordan Poirier maintains a 17-point lead over Zach Sobotka heading into the weekend. While he has yet to win a race thus far in 2026, Poirier's 8- top fives and 10-top tens have him with a slight advantage over Sobotka, who enters the weekend with two wins on the season, tied for the most thus far with Dylan Swiernik, Alex Therrien and Larry Wight. History is on Poirier's side to pick up a win, as he has two wins at Albany-Saratoga, including last summers event. At Fonda last season, it was Danny Varin in victory lane. Varin extended his impressive streak of wins at the ½ mile oval, having now won ten of the last eleven ESS events held there. The only driver that kept Varin from a perfect eleven for eleven was Shawn Donath in May of 2023, when he held off Varin for the win. Of note, Saturdays event at Fonda is the annual Earl Halaquist Memorial. Earl Halaquist Memorial was one of the most accomplished sprint car drivers in the Northeast in his time. Competing across NY, NJ, PA, VA, NC, MD VT, Canada and more, Halaquist amassed 53 URC wins and six championships. Halaquist, a World War II veteran, was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, IA in 2000 before his passing in 2001. This weekends Donath Motor Worx Dash Series events will have additional support from We Know Tools - Paul Wehnau's Snap-on Tools on Friday at Albany Saratoga as the presenting sponsor, and One Zee Tee's on Saturday at Fonda as the presenting sponsor. Pricing, gate times and nightly event schedules for each night this weekend can be found both on each tracks websites/social media pages, and the Empire Super Sprints social media pages. For the latest news, information, and schedule updates regarding the Empire Super Sprints be sure to check the series website (www.EmpireSuperSprints.com) and follow along on Facebook (Empire Super Sprints), X (@ESSprints) and Instagram (@empiresupersprints). The Empire Super Sprints would like to thank the following series sponsors for their continued support: Rifenburg Contracting Corp, Hoosier Racing Tire, E&V Energy, A-Verdi Storage Containers, Elab Smokers Boutique, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, Wilwood Disc Brakes, FX Caprara, Ashley Lynn Winery, Slade Shock Technology, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Bicknell Racing Products, Swagger Factory, PJC Sprayfoam, Donath Motor Worx, Transport Benoit Lafleur, All Star Performance, Stirling Lubricants, Trenca & Co. Realty, Speedway Press, Primal Tee, and Glenn Styres Racing. The ESS Road Ahead: Friday, July 17 - Albany-Saratoga Speedway - Malta, NY ($2,000 to Win) Saturday, July 18 - Fonda Speedway - Fulton, NY ($2,000 to Win Earl Halaquist Memorial) Friday, July 31 - Outlaw Speedway - Dundee, NY ($4,000 to Win Outlaw Summer Nationals)
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