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- April Brings Major Midwestern Swing
Springtime is when temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and slide jobs ramp up. April is on the horizon and ready to bring a major midwestern swing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
- Brody Brown Capitalizing on Opportunity as Hafertepe’s New Crewman
Imagine at 16 years old, packing up your life, going to school online, and moving to Texas to become a crew member on a national Sprint Car racing team.
- Rico Abreu Delivers First Win with Tony Stewart Racing in Central Arizona’s Opener
When Rico Abreu announced that he was joining Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing last fall, he felt like it was the culmination of a lifetime of a hard work. He also recognized that it was a great opportunity to take his career to the next level.
- Local speedway comes roaring back after 4 years
Modoc Speedway will celebrate its grand reopening on Friday by hosting the Ed Basey Memorial, a marquee stop on the Schaeffer’s Spring Nationals schedule.
- Inside Modoc Speedway's four-year, $2 million transformation
Track owner Ronnie Powell spent four years and nearly ten times the track's purchase cost to revamp Modoc (S.C.) Speedway ...
- USAC NIGHT WITH THE INDY FUEL THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Ice hockey meets USAC racing as the Indy Fuel presents USAC Night at Indiana's Fishers Event Center on Friday night, March 20.
- THUNDER AND LIGHTNING AT MADERA SPEEDWAY WITH 2026 NCMA SPRINT CAR AND SPORTSMAN SEASON OPENERS THIS SATURDAY
Race fans will get to experience both open wheel and stock car racing on Saturday night at Madera Speedway in RACER Network-televised action as the NCMA Sprint Cars and Pro Sportsman both open their highly anticipated 2026 seasons.
- Oregon's Willamette Speedway joins the NASCAR Local Racing Series for 2026
Marking a historic milestone in its storied history, Willamette Speedway is proud to announce it has become an officially sanctioned NASCAR track for the 2026 season. As the “fastest one-third mile ...
- Sprint Cars and Stock Cars Share The Bill In A Four Division Show This Saturday Night At Perris Auto Speedway!
Perris, California — March 17, 2026 — Racing returns to Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday, March 21, when Heimark Distributors presents the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and American Factory Stocks. Spectator gates for the quadruple-header show will open at 5:00 p.m., with racing getting underway at 7:00. One class that was not on the season opener card but will be added this Saturday is the Super Stocks. The fastest stock cars currently competing at the track will kick off their 2026 campaign this weekend. "We initially planned to have the Super stocks as part of the track's 30th season opener last month," track promoter Don Kazarian said. "However, Mohave Valley Raceway in Arizona had already scheduled them for their annual Bill and Shirley Meyer Memorial. We did not want to schedule over that, so we held the Super Stock season opener off until this week." Heading the list of entries for the Super Stocks on Saturday will be Ricky Lee of Banning. Last year, Lee won his second class title in three years. In addition to Lee and the other regulars, a blast from the past will return to the track on Saturday. After several years away, Dale Underwood, who won the track's first-ever Champ Truck title in 1999, will be back in action. "It will be good to see Dale back on the track," Kazarian stated. "He is one of only a handful of drivers who have raced both sprint cars and stock cars at the track. He was our first truck champion, and he was a regular in stock cars and modifieds as well before jumping into a sprint car. He is one of those guys who just loves to race and will drive anything." At the track's 30th season opener five weeks ago, defending USAC/CRA Sprint Car champion RJ Johnson of Laveen, Arizona, won the main event. He was chased across the line by fellow Arizonan Charles Davis Jr. of Buckeye and local driver Austin Williams of Corona. All three are expected to be back on hand on Saturday night. In the companion Street Stock main event at the season opener, Justin Dunn of Fontana, who previously won IMCA Modified mains at The PAS, made his debut in the Street Stocks and overwhelmed the competition to score a convincing win. Chasing him home in second and third were Yorba Linda's Chad Mahony and his teammate, Morgan Rowland of Riverside. Austyn Jaramillo of Winchester, who began his racing career in Night of Destruction competition at the track, raced home first in the American Factory Stock main event. He beat Ramona's Andrew Schmitz and three-time class champion David Stites of Canyon Lake to Chris Fulton's checkered flag. There will be a dance contest for kids at intermission, with prizes for the best dancers. There will also be T-shirt launches and the "Heat Race Heroes" contest, where some lucky fans will have a chance to win free tickets to upcoming races. Adult tickets for Saturday's show are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. For students ages 13-17 with a school ID, tickets are $15.00. Kids ages 6-12 get in for $10.00, and children 5 and under are free. Active military members with proper ID get in for $5.00. Fairgrounds parking is $20.00 and is payable by card only. The popular Night of Destruction will return on April 25. Advance tickets for all races are available at tix.com. For fans who do not want to purchase advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket windows on race night. Perris Auto Speedway 30th Diamond Anniversary 2026 Event Schedule March 21st HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS 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 April 11th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS 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 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 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 May 23rd 73rd Running of the "SALUTE TO INDY" AS HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET STOCKS AND WRA VINTAGE CARS Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05 Advance tickets available 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 June 20th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS 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 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 July 11th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS 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 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 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 August 15th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS 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 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 August 29th PAS 600CC Winged Restricted, Winged A-Class Micro Sprints and Co-Sanctioned California Lightning Sprints - SoCal Lightning Sprints Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05 Advance tickets available 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 September 19th HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET STOCKS AND WRA VINTAGE CARS (Front Gates open at 5:00 Racing at 7:05) Advance tickets available 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 October 3rd HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS 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 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 November 7th A HEIMARK DISTRIBUTING/ANHEUSER BUSCH PRESENTS THE AVANTI WINDOWS AND DOORS 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 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 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. Bens Lock and Safe - https://benslockandsafe.com/ 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/ Martin Family HVAC - https://www.martinfamilyhvac.com/ Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/ Perris Valley Auto Center - https://www.perrisvalleyautocenter.com/ Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/ Prestige Truck Sales - https://www.prestigetrucksales.com/ Rapid Tire and Automotive - https://rapidtireauto.com/ Rapid Wraps - https://www.rapidwrapsandtint.com/ Sukut Construction - https://www.sukut.com/ Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.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 2026 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
- POWRi Championship Contenders and Early-Season Standouts Target Lil' Texas Motor Speedway Debut
Belleville, IL. (3/18/26) - The POWRi National and West Midget Leagues continue building early-season momentum entering the highly anticipated debut of the Lil Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, presented by Milestone Home Services, with pre-entry interest stacking the bill of top-notch competitors heading to the DFW area on March 19-21. Teams will get their first look at the facility with a practice session on Thursday, followed by two full points-paying events on Friday and Saturday that could play an early role in shaping the championship landscape. With the season beginning to take form, several drivers enter the weekend firmly in the early POWRi National points conversation, including the defending league champion Jacob Denney, the Keith Kunz Motorsports standout already having notched a pair of feature wins on the year and sitting comfortably in second place in the standings. Keeping pace amongst the yearly front-runners, former POWRi Micro Champion Kale Drake currently sits fourth in the yearly standings as 2023 National Midget Champion Karter Sarff circles inside the current top five after impressive showings at Port City. A strong group of drivers continues to apply pressure in the standings as the POWRi Midget Leagues head to Texas, including Keith Kunz Motorsports teammate Gavin Miller alongside Colton Robinson, each remaining within reach of the points pinnacle as the championship battle begins to take shape. Proving the strength of the POWRi National Midget rookie of the year class, Chase McDermand Racing unloads a pair of front-running first-years, including Drew Sherman and Mack Leopard, as Overland Park, Kansas wheelman Hank Soares and Nesbit, Mississippi talent Chase Howard join the 2-Fellas Racing stable in the Texas debut. The weekend also presents a prime opportunity for drivers seeking to gain ground early in the season, including Caiden Warren, Brecken Reese, Brody Wake, Ryan Padgett, and Ethan Mitchell, each aiming to capitalize on the two-night format. Additional entries continue to round out the competitive field, including Cullen Hutchison, who will campaign the full POWRi season in the Sam Johnson Racing entry as he looks to make an early-season impression in national midget competition. Consistency across multiple nights will be key at a new venue, placing added importance on POWRi West Midget League drivers such as two-time champion Andrew Felker, current point leader Kyle Jones, Cooper Miller, Pierce Urbanosky, eleven-time victor Trey Marcham, and Brylee Kilmer, who continue to look for strong weekends to climb the order of competition. Adding even more names to the entrant list for 2026, POWRi National and West Midget Leagues will welcome the addition of a trio of Kevin Ramey Racing drivers, with Dylan Ramey and Chance Crum making their season debuts, as well as Rylan Gray joining forces with the team for the Texas two-step weekend. Key Storylines Heading to Texas The upcoming weekend also carries historical significance as the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues make their debut at the Lil' Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, marking the first time the series has competed at the Texas Motor Speedway facility. The event also signals a return to the Lone Star State for the series for the first time since 2021, bringing national-level midget competition back to Texas in front of a new audience. With a new venue comes added intrigue, as teams will work quickly during Thursday's practice session to adapt to the unique characteristics of the freshly prepared dirt surface before two championship-paying nights begin on Friday and Saturday. Track position, adaptability, and consistency across both nights will likely prove crucial in determining who leaves Texas with momentum in the early-season standings. Another developing storyline centers around the championship picture, as several drivers currently positioned near the top of the POWRi National standings will not be in attendance, opening the door for others to gain valuable ground in the points race. With multiple contenders capable of capitalizing on the opportunity, the Texas weekend could play a major role in shaping the early championship outlook. Drivers to Watch Jacob Denney enters the weekend as one of the early favorites, already claiming two feature victories this season and sitting second in POWRi National points. The Keith Kunz Motorsports standout has quickly established himself as one of the drivers to beat whenever the green flag drops. Kale Drake continues to build momentum in the RMS Racing entry after a consistent start to the year, positioning himself firmly inside the championship conversation. Former POWRi National Midget Champion Karter Sarff remains another strong contender, carrying early-season speed into the Texas weekend with Trifecta Motorsports. Representing the depth of the Keith Kunz Motorsports lineup, Gavin Miller will look to continue climbing the standings with another strong performance as the young driver gains experience at the national level. On the POWRi West side, current point leader Kyle Jones enters the weekend aiming to translate his early-season momentum into results against the combined National and West fields. Veteran competitor Trey Marcham, an eleven-time POWRi winner, also remains a driver to watch as his experience and consistency make him a threat whenever the series visits new venues. Drivers such as Caiden Warren, Brecken Reese, Ryan Padgett, Ethan Mitchell, and Cullen Hutchison will also look to capitalize on the two-night format while attempting to gain valuable ground early in the championship standings. Event information for Friday, March 20, at Lil' Texas Motor Speedway, including tickets, can be found online at: https://www.myracepass.com/events/602328. Event information for Saturday, March 21, at Lil' Texas Motor Speedway, including tickets, can be found online at: https://www.myracepass.com/events/602331. POWRi memberships are available online at: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/registrations/. More details for Lil' Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, including track location and camping accommodations, can be found online at: www.texasmotorspeedway.com | 16400 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177 | (817) 255-6000 All racing action from Lil' Texas Motor Speedway will be streamed LIVE and ON-DEMAND via Start2Finish. For more information or to purchase a subscription, visit www.s2ftv.com. Follow along for additional information, including race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on X and Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi. 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- Big Diamond Speedway welcomes JRL Emergency Services as newest track sponsor
(Minersville, Pa. 3-17-26) Big Diamond Speedway is proud to welcome into their family of marketing partners, JRL Emergency Services of Pottsville. JRL Emergency Services is a family owned and operated business run by Mike Litwak. Litwak is a fourth generation member of the company which has been going strong for over 100 years. It began with his great grandfather, John Litwak, and has been passed down over generations. JRL Emergency Services specialize in sophisticated diesel engine diagnostics and repair, utilizing cutting-edge technology and time-honored techniques to restore peak performance. Along with that they are also a full service towing operation. "We do towing and do a lot of mechanical work on RVs and hauler rigs that come in and we also do roll-off dumpsters for demolitions of houses and things like that," said Litwak. His towing jobs are not just local but reaching areas that includes north to Canada and all parts of the Northeast and Southeast regions. Litwak is also a fan of racing and Big Diamond Speedway and is looking forward to being part of the track through his business. "I grew up in Minersville, and my business is located in Pottsville, and it is pretty standard on Friday nights to hear the engines ripping around the track," he said. "Jake (Smulley, owner/promoter) and his family have been good friends over the years and obviously they do a lot throughout the community as well and I'm excited to become a part of this at Big Diamond Speedway." Fans of the track will recognize the JRL Emergency Services logo as well thanks to his support of racers Dylan Cappell and Joey Brennan who both hail from Minersville. "I sponsor a couple cars that run at the track. We help out Dylan Cappell and Joey Brennan," noted Litwak. Cappell is entering his second season at Big Diamond. He raced last year in the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman division and will be making the move to the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman class while Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunner racer Brennan is a veteran of the speedway having won a class title back in 2012 and maintains a front-runner status each time he competes. Litwak also lends his support to Slingshot racer Colton Williams from St. Clair. Furthermore, over the years the company has helped out on several drag racing cars. Five races into the 2026 season will be a special evening as JRL Emergency Services Night takes place. The action will consist of the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners plus Limited Late Models and the Xcel 600cc Modifieds. "That's pretty exciting and we're looking forward to it," said Litwak. JRL Emergency Services is dedicated to meeting the needs of selective clients who expect nothing short of outstanding service and consistent dependability. Their expertise ensures that every diesel engine and towing requirement is handled with the highest level of professionalism, reflecting their unwavering commitment to quality and reliability. They are located at 51 Atlantic Street in Pottsville, right in the heart of the industrial area on the east side of town near the Schuylkill River. They are available 24/7 and can be reached at 570-233-8048. "We have an amazing list of track sponsors with us at Big Diamond Speedway and we're very happy to welcome Mike and JRL Emergency Services to that awesome group," said Smulley. "We take pride in what we have to offer at the track with our fans, drivers and teams, staff and all of wonderful sponsors and it's an honor for us to have JRL Emergency Services now be a part of that with us." The 2026 season starts on Friday, April 3, with the 54th Season Opener "Thaw Brawl." Racing that night will be the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds going for a winner's share of $4054-to-win, the USS Achey Inc., 602 Crate Sportsman clashing for $1054 in top prize winnings, the Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners racing in a $454-to-win feature plus the Big Creek Concrete Rooke 602 Crate Sportsman. Prior to that an open practice session takes place on Sunday, March 29 from noon to 4:00 pm. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, Pa. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway You can also call the speedway office at 570-617-6737.
- Jackson County Tourism Signs as All-Season Partner
BATAVIA, Ohio (March 17, 2026) - Officials with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are excited to announce that the Jackson County Tourism Department has signed on as a partner with the series for the entire season. As part of the partnership, Jackson County Tourism will serve as the presenting sponsor for both nights of racing during the Jackson 100 weekend at Brownstown Speedway on September 25-26. This year's event will feature two full programs beginning Friday night with the CJ Rayburn Memorial presented by Jackson County Tourism, paying $10,000 to win. Saturday's main event, the UNOH Jackson 100 presented by Jackson County Tourism, will pay $50,000 to the winner. The Jackson County Tourism office, located in Seymour, Indiana, is a premier resource for everything from outdoor recreation to family-friendly activities. Jackson County offers something for every traveler. The Jackson County Visitor Center is conveniently located just off Exit 50 on Interstate 65, only an hour from Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati, and just a short drive from Bloomington and Nashville, Indiana. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to explore upcoming events, festivals, and hidden gems throughout Jackson County. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a longer adventure, Jackson County Tourism (JacksonCountyIN.com) is your go-to resource for making the most of your visit. "We are thrilled to be a part of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series all season and Brownstown Speedway's biggest race event of the year," said Arann Banks of the Jackson County Tourism Department. "We have a lot to offer race fans, racers, and visitors attending events in our area, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the races this year." For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, visit LucasDirt.com. About Jackson County Visitor Center Located in Seymour, Indiana, the Jackson County Visitor Center is your source for outdoor recreation and family-friendly activities. Jackson County offers something for every traveler. The visitor center is conveniently located just off Exit 50 on Interstate 65, about an hour from Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati, and a short drive from Bloomington and Nashville, Indiana. For more information, visit JacksonCountyIN.com. 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, 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.
- Tribute to Al Hinds christens new Placerville season on Saturday
Placerville, CA…Placerville Speedway is prepared to open its 61st season of competition this Saturday by honoring a man that had a key role in making it all possible, with the 23rd annual "Tribute to Al Hinds" tackling the red clay. Divisions set to christen the Berco Building Materials/ Hoosier Tires championship season on March 21st will include the Thompson's Family of Dealerships Winged Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and the Bay Cities Racing Association Lightning Sprints. The Thompson's Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars will offer $2,500-to-win/ $250-to-start the feature on Saturday. Live music and Coors Light/ Coors Banquet Happy Hour takes place from 4-6pm, while magician/ juggler Cody Ebert will be on hand to entertain the masses from 4:30-6pm. The Tribute to Al Hinds began in 2004 following the passing of early track promoter and mentor, Al Hinds, a longtime Placerville resident and true race fan that touched the lives of many. Hinds was the second promoter of Placerville Speedway. He took operation of the track with business partner Richard Hirst from its founder, Bruno Romani, in 1968, three years after it first opened when the facility was built around an existing community football field. The operator of a local machine shop by trade, Hinds loved the community where he lived. In his final years of life, he enjoyed sitting with some of his best friends every night in the grandstands at Placerville Speedway and loved watching young talent make a name for themselves in the sport. The inaugural Tribute to Al Hinds was captured by Roger Crockett, while last season saw Andy Forsberg snag his fourth triumph in the event. Track champions last season with the Thompson's Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks and Ltd. Late Models included Modesto's Tony Gomes, Oakley's Nick Baldwin and Yuba City's Rod Oliver respectively. Livermore's Greg Dennett claimed the BCRA Lightning Sprint title with six victories last season. The division will be on hand several times once again this year. Tickets and Details: Grandstand seating during the Tribute to Al Hinds will be General Admission on Saturday March 21st, except for the reserved seats allocated to season ticket holders that are marked. Adult tickets cost just $18, while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $16. Kids 6-11 cost $8 and those five and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-032126 The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 4pm. Cars hit the track at 5:15pm with hot laps, ADCO Driveline Qualifying and racing to follow. The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take Hwy US-50 to Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit. Then go north on Placerville Drive to the Fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. For more information log onto http://www.placervillespeedway.com For those who can't make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/ The quarter-mile clay oval is operated by Russell Motorsports Incorporated, which can be reached at the track business office at 530-344-7592. Contact Kami Arnold or Scott Russell directly for sponsorship opportunities at the office. Join over 20,000 followers of Placerville Speedway on Facebook, where you can keep abreast of updates for the 2026 season. You can also find Placerville Speedway on X by following us https://x.com/pvillespeedway - In addition, Placerville Speedway is also on Instagram. Follow us @PvilleSpeedway. Upcoming events at Placerville Speedway: Saturday March 21: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd Late Models and BCRA Lightning Sprints | 23rd annual Tribute to Al Hinds Championship Opener Saturday March 28: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks and Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour | Sluice Box Bonanza Saturday April 4: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Thrill on the Hill- SCCT Opening Night
- POWRi Championship Contenders and Early-Season Standouts Target Lil’ Texas Motor Speedway Debut
The POWRi National and West Midget Leagues continue building early-season momentum entering the highly anticipated debut of the Lil Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, presented by Milestone Home Services, with pre-entry interest stacking the bill of top-notch competitors heading to the DFW area on March 19-21.
- USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS RUMBLE AT PERRIS SATURDAY
After two nights of hard fought racing at Imperial, the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars are ready to tackle Perris Auto Speedway, this Saturday, March 21st. Located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, the ½-mile oval will also host the PASSCAR Super Stocks, PASSCAR Street Stocks and the PASSCAR American Factory Stocks.
- Tickets on Sale Now for 2026 USAC Events at IMS Dirt Track
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- Utica Comets Host Speedway Night
Rome Speedway Night” as they play the Providence Bruins at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday. Dirt speedway cars will be on display and a driver autograph session ...
- The High Rollers Return to the Desert
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- Lawton Return, Creek County Debut Set Stage for Oklahoma Weekend
The rich tradition of Sprint Car racing in Oklahoma will continue to grow this week. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is aimed at the “Sooner State” for a full weekend of action.
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