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- Where to watch High Limit Racing at Texas Motor Speedway: Full schedule, times, live streams for sprint car races
Here's everything you need to know about High Limit Racing at Texas Motor Speedway, including TV channel and streaming options for the sprint car races.
- Brent Sexton Gaining Steam, Set for Placerville Sprint Car Battle
Lakeside, CA — April 29, 2026 — After turning in a strong performance last Friday night at Watsonville Speedway, veteran sprint car driver Brent Sexton is heading back north this weekend for the 8th Annual Nor Cal Posse Shootout with the Ultimate Sprint Car Series at Placerville Speedway. Watsonville is quickly becoming one of Sexton's favorite stops, and he added another solid run to his résumé there last weekend. Returning to the track where he scored a fifth-place finish in 2025, the night did not start the way he had hoped. In his first-ever race in a winged 360 sprint car, Sexton qualified 15th out of 18 cars with a time of 12.304. He then started and finished fifth in his preliminary heat race. When the green flag dropped for the main event, however, he showed his trademark determination. Starting on the inside of the eighth row, the three-time lightning sprint car champion charged forward in the #3G, advancing five positions to finish 10th. The result marked his seventh top-10 finish in nine main event starts in 2026. Twenty-four hours later, Sexton made the trip to Merced Speedway for his debut with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Unfortunately, rain arrived after qualifying, forcing the cancellation of the remainder of the program. Now, with a 540-mile journey from his Lakeside, California home, Sexton sets his sights on Placerville Speedway for his fourth Ultimate Sprint Car Series appearance of the season. His most impressive outing to date came at Thunderbowl Raceway on March 28th, when he charged from 14th to seventh in the main event. Three weeks later at the same track, a sticking throttle ended his night early, resulting in an 18th-place finish. Racing at Placerville this weekend is expected to draw a strong USCS field at one of Northern California's premier sprint car tracks. It will give Sexton another opportunity to build momentum as the season rolls on. Adult tickets at Placerville are $25 each night. Seniors (62+), military personnel, and juniors (ages 12-17) are $22. Kids ages 6-11 are $10, and children five and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at the following links: Friday: https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-050126 Saturday: https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-050226 Placerville Speedway is located at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California. Take US-50 to the Forni Road/Placerville Drive exit, then head north on Placerville Drive to the fairgrounds. The physical address is 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. For more information, visit www.placervillespeedway.com. For more updates, follow Sexton Gatlin Racing on social media and stay tuned for results throughout the 2026 season. Sexton Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2026 season possible. East County Electric Works, Antonelli's Deli, Keys Brothers, Geoff Dale, BR Motorsports, Maxima Oil, Automated Interiors, Valley Lubricant Services, Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, and Troy Dirt. Collie would like to express his thanks to the following sponsors. Sexton Gatlin Racing/HRP Hose and Rubber Products/Sexton Fire Protection/Maxima Racing Oils/Automated Interiors/Valley Lubricant/Swift Powdercoating/Sunnyside Promotions/Sids Auto Body/BK Wings/BTS Equipment/TC Construction/Thunderstruck Motorsports/AG Sand Cars/Mom/Dad/Tavo/Grant/Dant If you or your company are interested in becoming a marketing partner with Sexton Gatlin Racing in 2026, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com. Brent Sexton SGR 2026 Results 2/28/26 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main 3/6/26 Imperial Valley Raceway CLS/SCLS Lightnings 10th A Main 3/7/26 Imperial Valley Raceway CLS/SCLS Lightnings 7th A Main 3/12/26 Las Vegas Dirt Track Ultimate Sprint Cars DNS 3/21/26 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main 3/28/26 Thunderbowl Speedway Ultimate Sprint Cars 7th A Main 4/4/26 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 8th A Main 4/11/26 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 6th A Main 4/18/26 Thunderbowl Raceway Ultimate Sprint Cars 18th Main 4/24/26 Watsonville Speedway Watsonville 360 Sprints 10th A Main 4/25/26 Merced Speedway Sprint Car Challenger Tour Rained Out Braydin Collie SGR 2026 Results 3/6/26 Imperial Valley Raceway CLS/SCLS Lightnings 13th A Main 3/7/26 Imperial Valley Raceway CLS/SCLS Lightnings 2nd A Main 4/4/26 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main Grant Sexton SGR 2026 Results 3/12/26 Las Vegas Dirt Track Ultimate Sprint Cars 15th A Main 3/13/26 Las Vegas Dirt Track Ultimate Sprint Cars 21st A Main 4/4/26 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main 4/11/26 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 12th A Main 4/18/26 Thunderbowl Raceway Ultimate Sprint Cars 15th A Main Bradin Chiaramonte SGR 2026 Results 3/7/26 Imperial Valley Raceway CLS/SCLS Lightnings 15th A Main Dalton Sexton SGR 2026 Results 3/6/26 Imperial Valley Raceway CLS/SCLS Lightnings DNS Mark Henry SGR 2026 Results 4/4/26 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main Drake Cardey SGR 2026 Results 4/11/26 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 11th A Main This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. 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- Williams Grove Cancels May 1
Mechanicsburg -The expectation for evening rain coupled with cold race time temperatures and already wet grounds have caused Williams Grove Speedway to cancel the Friday, May 1 racing program. The decision was made at Noon on Friday to allow fans and teams to make alternate plans. Williams Grove Speedway will host the HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup for World of Outlaws and Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars coming up May 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm both nights. The HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup will find the outlaws and Pennsylvania Posse sprint car drivers squaring off in a 25 lap main on Friday with the big prize up for grabs on Saturday night when a 30-lap feature is contested. The winner will score $12,000 on Friday night before Saturday's finale pays $15,000 to win plus another $5,000 for Morgan Cup bragging rights, setting up a $20,000 take for the finale winner. Named after late track owner Morgan Hughes, the HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup is contested each May to establish bragging rights between the outlaws and Williams Grove drivers. The home of the Morgan Cup champion lays claim to the Morgan Cup trophy itself for the ensuing year, either at the speedway office in Mechanicsburg or at World of Outlaws headquarters in Concord, North Carolina. Keep up to date on all the latest speedway news and information by visiting the oval's official website at www.williamsgrove.com or by visiting the oval on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok or Instagram. RacingJunk.com is the Official Classifieds for Williams Grove Speedway.
- Saturated Grounds and Cold Temperatures Force Cancellation of Great Lakes Sprints Event at Montpelier
Montpelier, IN - Officials with Montpelier Speedway and the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT and ARP and Great Lakes Traditional Sprints Presented by MacAllister CAT have cancelled the race scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. Saturated grounds paired with continued rainfall and forecasted cold temperatures have led to the decision to cancel the event. The Great Lakes Super Sprints portion of the show will not be rescheduled. Officials are working to find a suitable reschedule date for the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints portion of the show. The next event for the Great Lakes Super Sprints is Friday, May 8th at Hartford Speedway in Hartford, MI. The Great Lakes Traditional Sprints next event is also Friday, May 8th at I-96 Speedway for the Elsie Curtis Memorial. The next scheduled event for Montpelier Speedway is Saturday, May 9th, for the Race for the Roses, featuring the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and Hornets. For more information on the Great Lakes Super Sprints, visit GreatLakesSuperSprints.com. Find Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. Never miss a race at www.GreatLakesSprints.TV.
- Rice and McCowan Set for O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year Battle
BATAVIA, Ohio (April 30, 2026) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is proud to announce Josh Rice and Dillon McCowan as the official candidates for the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year Award. Both drivers bring proven talent, regional success, and rising national profiles into one of dirt late model racing's most competitive honors. The O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year Award recognizes the top first-year full-time competitors on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour, highlighting consistency, performance, and commitment throughout the grueling national schedule. Hailing from Verona, Kentucky, Josh Rice has built a reputation as one of the most hard-charging drivers in the Midwest., Rice has accumulated numerous regional victories, and marquee wins at prestigious events. Rice's career highlights include multiple triumphs in late model competition, including being a two-time winner of the Ralph Latham Memorial, along with standout performances against national-caliber fields. His ability to compete at a high level has made him a driver to watch as he steps onto the full Lucas Oil tour. "This is a huge opportunity for our team," said Rice. "We've worked for years to get to this level, and to be in the Rookie of the Year conversation with a series like Lucas Oil means a lot. Our goal is to stay consistent, learn every night, and put ourselves in contention wherever we go." Missouri's Dillon McCowan enters the 2026 season with momentum and determination after establishing himself as a rising force in dirt late model racing. Among his accomplishments are two Lucas Oil Speedway track championships and earning MLRA Rookie of the Year honors, along with multiple feature wins and impressive runs in high-profile competitions. These achievements highlight his ability to compete against some of the sport's top drivers. "It's an honor to be competing for the Rookie of the Year award," said McCowan. "This series is the toughest in the country, and we're ready to take on the challenge. We're focused on improving every race and representing our team and partners the right way." With a demanding schedule that spans some of the most iconic dirt tracks in the nation, the Rookie of the Year battle between Rice and McCowan is expected to be one of the most compelling storylines of the 2026 season. Both drivers will be tested on performance, consistency, and endurance as they chase the prestigious honor. In addition to the prestige of the title, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year will receive $20,000 in cash along with product certificates from various manufacturers valued at over $10,000, making it one of the most lucrative rookie awards in dirt late model racing. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. About O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Since 1957, O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., has grown from a family-owned company to a leader in the automotive replacement parts industry. It supplies equipment, tools, parts, and accessories to professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Canada. With more than 6,500 store locations and growing, the O'Reilly Professional Parts People deliver excellent customer service, knowledge and value to the communities they serve. To shop online or find a store near you, visit OReillyAuto.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, 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.
- Great Lakes Super Sprint Event at Limaland Motorsports Park Cancelled Due to Saturated Grounds and Cold Temperatures
Lima, OH - Officials with Limaland Motorsports Park and the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP have announced that the event scheduled for Friday, May 1st has been cancelled. Already saturated grounds paired with additional forecasted rain and cold temperatures have led to the decision to cancel the event. The next scheduled event for the Great Lakes Super Sprints is Saturday, May 2nd at Montpelier Speedway alongside the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, Street Stocks, and Hornets. The next event for Limaland Motorsports Park is the Mike Streicher Memorial presented by Post Printing featuring the USAC D2 Midwest Thunder Midgets, Otterly Baths UMP Modifieds along with the Lock Sixteen Thunderstocks and Dirt Track Truck Series. Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 pm, hot laps begin at 6:30pm with racing action starting at 7:30pm. For more information on the Great Lakes Super Sprints, visit GreatLakesSuperSprints.com. Find Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
- Skylar Gee Teams with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for Duration of 2026 World of Outlaws Season
Skylar Gee has joined forces with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for the remainder of the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season.
- Groomer takes first Late Model win of year at Brownstown
The Slingin’ Dirt Super Late Model Series kicked off its inaugural race season April 25 at Brownstown Speedway. They were joined for the evening by the Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Crown Vics and ...
- UPDATE: Rain postpones Mansfield Speedway’s Comeback Classic to May 15
The Mansfield Speedway will host the Comeback Classic on Saturday, the first event at the iconic track since 2019 ...
- Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Postpones Opening by One More Week
Racing fans will have to wait a week to get their thrills at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, which planned to open its season on Saturday, said that ...
- Larsen shows the way in Texas
Kyle Larson started on the pole and led all 25 laps of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing feature at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track Thursday night. Behind Larsen was Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi and Kerry Madsen.
- SOUTHERN INDIANA SHOWCASE! BLOOMINGTON & TRI-STATE UP NEXT FOR USAC SPRINTS MAY 1-2
The Red Clay & The Class Track. That’s two tracks located in southern Indiana that you can instantly recognize simply by stating those two monikers. The first of this weekend’s USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship rounds take us to Bloomington Speedway on Friday, May 1, for the 19th running of the Larry Rice Classic. The following night, Haubstadt’s Tri-State Speedway will host the 13th running of the Spring Showdown on Saturday, May 2.
- Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Make First Trip to Columbus Junction in 16 Years on Friday!
The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders will end a long absence from the CJ Speedway in Columbus Junction, Iowa this Friday, May 1. The last visit to the 3/8-mile oval was back in 2010, but this will mark the thirteenth time in series' history that the Sprint Invaders have raced at CJ.
- Bakersfield Speedway Roars Back to Imca Championship Action on May 2nd
Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway welcomes six divisions for dirt track racing on Saturday night May 2nd with the Bako-Tucky Derby. IMCA South Valley AC & Heating Modifieds, IMCA ...
- Limaland & Montpelier On Tap This Weekend for Great Lakes Super Sprints
Merrill, MI - With one points-paying race in the books for the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP, the season rolls on with a huge doubleheader weekend in Buckeye country, and in the land of the Hoosiers. Limaland Motorsports Park is slated to open the 2026 season with GLSS on Friday, May 1st, while Montpelier Speedway welcomes GLSS alongside the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints on Saturday, May 2nd. A staple on the GLSS schedule, Limaland Motorsports Park has long played host to 360 Sprint Car racing. Friday's season opener for the track will be the 22nd contest held at the University of Northwestern Ohio playground. Many of Ohio's best have GLSS-sanctioned wins at the facility, including Devon Dobie, Jac Nickles, and Randy Hannagan. Other winners include Dustin Daggett, Dylan Westbook, and Tylar Rankin. But, only a select few have multiple GLSS wins at Limaland. Jared Horstman, who had a chance to go back to victory lane in 2025 as part of his seven-win season, has been held out of the win column at Limaland since winning a pair of events in his championship-winning 2017 season. Nate Dussel is part of the multiple-wins club thanks to his feature wins in June of 2023. Likewise, Creed Kemenah has two GLSS wins at Limaland to his credit from the 2023 season. Luke Griffith also had himself a multi-win season in 2023, grabbing wins in May and July. Only two drivers can say they've won more than two GLSS races at Limaland in their career, though. World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year contender, Kasey Jedrzejek has three feature wins to his credit, the first coming in July of 2024. The LaGrange, Ohio native added his second win Memorial Day Weekend last year, and picked up his third win on July 4th.The all-time GLSS wins leader at Limaland is four-time and defending Series Champion, Max Stambaugh. The Smith Motorsports driver grabbed his first career win in front of his home crowd on May 2nd of 2025, part of a four-win season in Lima and nine overall wins for the year. On Saturday, the sanction returns to Montpelier Speedway in Montpelier, Indiana for the first time in nearly a decade. In fact, Winged Sprint cars have been absent from Montpelier Speedway since the last Great Lakes Super Sprints' event in July of 2019. Jared Horstman grabbed the inaugural event on July 29, 2017, as part of an 11 win season for the two-time GLSS Champion. The next two shows, however, went to 2018 GLSS Champion, Dustin Daggett, with wins in July of 2018 and July of 2019. The Great Lakes Super Sprints take on Montpelier Speedway alongside the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints, who make their Montpelier Speedway debut on Saturday night. Due to cooler forecasted temperatures, racing at Montpelier Speedway is set to begin at 6:00 PM. As for Friday night at Limaland Motorsports Park, things are still scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. For more information on the Great Lakes Super Sprints, visit GreatLakesSuperSprints.com. Find the Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. Can't make it to the track this weekend? Find the action LIVE on GreatLakesSprints.TV.
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for Doubleheader at Circle City and Florence
BATAVIA, Ohio (April 29, 2026) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing launches the month of May with a highly anticipated two-race swing, featuring events at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, May 1, followed by Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2. On Friday, May 1, Circle City Raceway will host the series for a marquee event paying $15,000-to-win. Located at the Marion County Fairgrounds, the Indianapolis-area oval provides a challenging, multi-groove surface that is expected to produce thrilling side-by-side racing action. The evening's program will also feature Crown Vic racing, adding a unique and entertaining support division to the card. The pit gates will open at 3:00 PM, followed by the general admission gates at 4:00 PM, and Hot Laps will begin at 7:00 PM. Circle City Raceway is conveniently located at 7300 East Troy Avenue on the Marion County Fairgrounds just off I-465 in Indianapolis. To purchase tickets in advance or find additional information, please visit CircleCityRaceway.com. The following night, the tour heads south to Florence Speedway for the 40th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial boasting a $25,000 top prize, continuing a long-standing tradition at one of the region's most storied dirt tracks. Florence Speedway, situated just south of Cincinnati, has been a staple on the Lucas Oil schedule and routinely draws strong fields and enthusiastic crowds. In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event, fans will also see Modifieds and Pro Late Models in action as part of a full night of racing. The pit gate opens at 2:00 PM on Saturday, and the main and back gates open at 5:00 PM. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM. Florence Speedway is in Northern Kentucky off Interstate 71/75, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Take KY exit 180 off I-71/75; west on US 42, nine miles to the track on the left. To purchase advanced tickets or find more information, visit FlorenceSpeedway.com. Fans can expect full racing programs at both venues, including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and feature events showcasing the best dirt late model drivers in the country. Entering the weekend, defending series champion Devin Moran leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series national standings, holding a narrow 25-point advantage over Hudson O'Neal. Moran, who recently captured another victory at Georgetown Speedway—his fifth win of the season—has continued his strong early-season form as he looks to defend his title. O'Neal sits second and remains within striking distance, while Brandon Overton (third), Brandon Sheppard (fourth), and Max Blair (fifth) round out the top five in what has been a tightly contested championship race through the opening stretch of 2026. Ricky Thornton Jr., Clay Harris, Garrett Alberson, Kyle Bronson, and Carson Ferguson complete the current top ten. The Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland continues with the top fifteen drivers in the Series point standings after the Show-Me 100 feature on May 23rd will receive cash bonuses based on where they are in the point standings with the point leader receiving a $2,500 bonus. 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: Circle City Raceway: 1. $15,000, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $63,400 Florence Speedway: 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4 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.
- Two Big Nights of Racing Roar at Perris Auto Speedway in May!
Perris, California — April 27, 2026 — Mark your calendars! After a couple of weeks off, Perris Auto Speedway roars back to life with two action-packed nights of racing set to ignite Riverside County this May at the famed Southern California speed plant. It all kicks off on May 16 when the spectacle known as the "Craziest Show on Dirt" — Night of Destruction — comes crashing back into town. One week later, on May 23rd, the thunder returns in a big way as the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars invade Perris alongside the PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and WRA Vintage Cars for the 73rd running of the Salute to Indy. The May 16 Night of Destruction will feature all five of the wildly popular divisions that keep fans on the edge of their seats: daring Figure 8 races, the unpredictable Figure 8 Trailer Race, mighty Mini Stocks battling it out on the twisty road course, rough-and-tumble Demo Cross, and the always-zany Double Deckers. As always, Night of Destruction will include the hugely popular free on-track candy giveaway and autograph session with all of the drivers from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. That makes it the perfect opportunity for kids and families to meet the stars before the smashing and crashing begins. On the 23rd, the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will compete in one of the longest-running sprint car races in the country — the prestigious Salute to Indy. Dating back to 1948 when Dempsey Wilson captured the inaugural event, this year's race marks the 73rd running and the 29th time it has been contested at Perris Auto Speedway. Oxnard, California's Rickey Lewis won the Salute to Indy in 2025. 499381106_30457236130533952_9061500005660446638_n.jpg 2025 Salute to Indy winner Ricky Lewis. Kenny Lonngren photo. In addition to the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, the exciting PASSCAR Super Stocks and Street Stocks will also be in action. The Street Stocks will be battling for a $2,000 winner's paycheck (providing there is a minimum 17-car field). Rounding out the Salute to Indy program will be the gorgeous WRA Vintage Cars, adding a touch of history and nostalgia to an already stacked night of racing. Both nights will see spectator gates swing open at 5:00 p.m., with racing going green at 7:00 p.m. Night of Destruction Ticket Prices Adults - $25.00 Students 13-17 (with school id) - $15.00 Kids 6-12 - $10.00 Active Military (with proper id) - $5.00 Children 5 and under - Free USAC/CRA - PASSCAR Night Ticket Prices Adults - $30.00 Seniors 65+ $25.00 Students 13-17 (with school id) - $15.00 Kids 6-12 - $10.00 Active Military (with proper id) - $5.00 Children 5 and under - Free Fairgrounds Parking $20.00 (Parking is payable only by card) Advance tickets for all 2026 PAS 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 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, Winged A-Class Micro Sprints, and CLS & SCLS Sprint Cars (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. 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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
- Turk Letizia Crowned King
Shawano, WI - Turk Letizia was crowned King of the WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour Spring Thaw at Shawano Speedway in BMRE Electrick Carts Co Victory Lane to start the 2026 season. Letizia completed the clean sweep for the second time in WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour action, after securing his first win at Plymouth Dirt Track Racing during the 2022 season. Letizia had a 20.309 second lap in Qualifying, the fastest lap of the night, earning the Champ Pans Fast Qualifier Award. Letizia also was the Ken's Sports Inc. Pole Sitter, leading the field to the green flag of the Spring Thaw with Nick Anvelink. Letizia and Anvelink raced side by side into turn one, with Letizia clipping the tractor tire in two and recovered to hold the lead. The racing surface had a lot of character, causing some early cautions with the tractor tire in turn two. Letizia mastered the track conditions and had a fast car, turning several laps under his qualifying run earlier in the night. Letizia was flawless in his restarts, keeping Joel Bennett, Andy Karl, Troy Springborn and Lukas Postl behind him. Letizia started to stretch his lead, as Todd Frank moved to second, 4.184 seconds behind the leader, just past halfway in the Spring Thaw. Letizia continued to pace the field, extending his lead each lap. With five laps to go, Letizia held a 9.764 second lead over Frank. Letizia took the white flag with a 13.244 second lead over second place and even with a flat left rear tire, Letizia held on to win the 10th WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour season opener, the Spring Thaw at the legendary half mile. Letizia finished 11.022 seconds ahead of Frank, followed by Bennett, Springborn and Karl. Justin Ritchie and Postl finished on the lead lap, as Letizia had lapped the eighth place finisher Chris Oertel. Letizia arrived in BMRE Electrick Carts Victory Lane to be crowned King and celebrated with his family and crew. Ritchie earned The Pues Family Hard Charger bonus and an additional $250, gaining 8 positions during the Spring Thaw. The WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour returns to action on Saturday, May 30th at 141 Speedway for the crown jewel of the 2026 season, The Diamond 48, honoring Diamond Jim Letizia. Spring Thaw 20 Laps 1. D1-Turk Letizia[1]; 2. 21-Todd Frank[13]; 3. 7-Joel Bennett[6]; 4. 81-Troy Springborn[3]; 5. 61K-Andy Karl[7]; 6. 56-Justin Ritchie[14]; 7. 5-Lukas Postl[8]; 8. 51-Chris Oertel[5]; 9. 77-Bill Edler[15]; 10. 3-Brett Swedberg[4]; 11. 87-Adam Janke[16]; 12. 89-Brad Mueller[10]; 13. 5B-David Bennett[18]; 14. 15-Nick Anvelink[2]; 15. 99R-Aaron Reivitis[12]; 16. 21X-Kurt Moeller[11]; 17. 25-Kerry Hansen[9]; 18. (DNS) 21M-Shawn Miller Autoworx Heat 1 8 Laps 1. D1-Turk Letizia[1]; 2. 7-Joel Bennett[2]; 3. 61K-Andy Karl[3]; 4. 89-Brad Mueller[4]; 5. 21-Todd Frank[5]; 6. 87-Adam Janke[6] Klink Equipment Heat 2 8 Laps 1. 81-Troy Springborn[4]; 2. 51-Chris Oertel[1]; 3. 5-Lukas Postl[2]; 4. 21X-Kurt Moeller[3]; 5. 56-Justin Ritchie[5]; 6. (DNF) 21M-Shawn Miller[6] Ken's Sports Inc. Heat 3 8 Laps 1. 15-Nick Anvelink[1]; 2. 3-Brett Swedberg[2]; 3. 25-Kerry Hansen[3]; 4. 99R-Aaron Reivitis[5]; 5. 77-Bill Edler[4]; 6. (DNF) 5B-David Bennett[6] Autoworx Qualifying 1 2 Laps 1. D1-Turk Letizia, 20.309[2]; 2. 7-Joel Bennett, 20.411[3]; 3. 61K-Andy Karl, 20.684[5]; 4. 89-Brad Mueller, 20.866[4]; 5. 21-Todd Frank, 20.942[1]; 6. 87-Adam Janke, 21.761[6] Klink Equipment Qualifying 2 2 Laps 1. 51-Chris Oertel, 20.442[6]; 2. 5-Lukas Postl, 21.019[3]; 3. 21X-Kurt Moeller, 21.026[1]; 4. 81-Troy Springborn, 21.118[5]; 5. 56-Justin Ritchie, 21.710[4]; 6. 21M-Shawn Miller, 22.479[2] Ken's Sports Inc. Qualifying 3 2 Laps 1. 15-Nick Anvelink, 20.472[4]; 2. 3-Brett Swedberg, 20.482[5]; 3. 25-Kerry Hansen, 20.575[6]; 4. 77-Bill Edler, 21.348[1]; 5. 99R-Aaron Reivitis, 21.411[3]; 6. 5B-David Bennett, 21.841[2]
- Placerville Speedway hosts two big nights of Sprint Car racing this weekend
Placerville, CA…One of the most anticipated shows of the season at Placerville Speedway converges this Friday and Saturday, when Berco Building Materials presents the $8,000-to-win "Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend." Along with the Hangtown 100 in November, the Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend is one of just two multi-night outings for Winged Sprint Cars this season at Placerville Speedway. The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout has featured no shortage of excitement over the last several years. The Winged 360 Sprint Car portion this Friday May 1st will hand out $5,000-to-win, while Saturday's finale on May 2nd dishes out a solid $8,000-to-win. Sharing the stage each night will be the USCS Non-Winged Sprint Cars, as they make their second consecutive appearance at the event. It is rounds five and six on the season for the Ultimate Sprint Car Series, which features both 410s and 360s. Winners so far this season in USCS action have included Hollister's Ryan Bernal on three occasions and Oklahoma driver Brady Bacon, who opened the year with a victory in Las Vegas. "The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco is an event that we continue to try and build each season," commented Placerville Speedway Promoter Scott Russell. "I know that we'd like to see it become one of the must attend shows in California. Winged Sprint Cars and the USCS Non-Winged Sprinters should give fans an outstanding show." The Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Building Materials is entering its eighth edition at the high-banked quarter mile. Previous winners include Cory Eliason, Sean Becker, Rico Abreu, Shane Golobic, Tanner Carrick, Australian Jock Goodyer and Joel Myers Jr., who snagged victory last year on the final corner. The double header also showcases the rich history of Placerville Speedway like everyone has come to love during Legends Weekend. Thanks to racing historian Rick Hirst, several vintage cars will be on display for fans to check out. The restored machines will also take some laps on the red clay for old times' sake. "We really want to thank Rick for everything he has done to make Legends Weekend what it is," said Russell. "I know this is scheduled to be his last hoorah when it comes to organizing everything like he has done, so we hope everyone can make it out to show their appreciation and take it all in." Tickets and Details: Grandstand seating during the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend will be General Admission this Friday and Saturday May 1st and 2nd, apart from the reserved seats allocated to season ticket holders that are marked. Adult tickets cost $25 each night while seniors 62+, military and juniors 12-17 will be $22. Kids 6-11 cost $10 and those five and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or ahead of time online via the following links: Friday Tickets: https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-050126 Saturday Tickets: https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr-050226 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. Hirst Home Team Happy Hour is offered from 4-6pm in the grandstands featuring live music and discounted Coors Light/ Coors Banquet Beer at the Cold Zone. 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/ 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: Friday May 1: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and Ultimate Sprint Car Series | Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Building Materials Saturday May 2: Winged 360 Sprint Cars and Ultimate Sprint Car Series | Nor*Cal Posse Shootout/ Legends Weekend presented by Berco Building Materials Saturday May 9: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Ltd. Late Models and Mini Trucks | Mother's Day Madness presented by RJM Builders Saturday May 30: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars | Davy's Race - Davy Thomas Memorial
- Persistent Rainfall, Cold Temperatures Cancel Ohio Weekend
With heavy rainfall across Ohio bringing several inches of rain, and weather models showing more rain throughout the week, combined with unseasonably cold temperatures hindering track drying, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Attica Raceway Park, and Sharon Speedway officials have agreed to cancel Friday and Saturday’s events.
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