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- Sam Hafertepe Jr. Named North American 360 Sprint Car Poll “Driver of the Year” for Sixth Time!
Sam Hafertepe Jr. of Sunnyvale, Texas was voted the 2025 "Driver of the Year" by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers assembled by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum.
- How the All-Time Win List Looks After 2025
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series all-time win list is hallowed ground. Since The Greatest Show on Dirt was born in 1978, thousands and thousands of drivers have attempted to add their name, and only a small percentage have succeeded. To earn a spot means beating the best Sprint Car drivers in the world.
- This is what cheap cars do on a dirt track
Dirt racing pushes cars harder than expected, especially when they’re cheap. Traction disappears, suspension gets abused, and mistakes multiply fast. Some cars surprise, others don’t last long. The ...
- Perris Raceway gets $50,000 grant for improvements
Perris Raceway, which opened in 1954, already is the oldest motocross track in Southern California. A dirt bike rider soars Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, under the lights at Perris Raceway, the oldest dirt ...
- Kyle Cummins Named North American Non-Wing Sprint Car Poll “Driver of the Year” for 2025!
From Bob Baker Knoxville, IA, December 22, 2025 – Kyle Cummins of Princeton, Indiana has been named the 2025 “Driver of the Year” by the North American Non-Wing Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media
- Thomas Meseraull Masterful in Jr Knepper Win with POWRi National Midget League
Thomas Meseraull would use late-race heroics to earn his tenth career feature win while battling inside the Southern Illinois Center with the POWRi National Midget League after leading the final ten laps of the feature event honoring an industry icon at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
- 2026 USCS Sprint Car Schedule released
The United Sprint Car Series has released its 2026 and 30th anniversary season Sprint Car racing schedule.
- Ian Madsen to Drive for Heidbreder Motorsports in 2026
Heidbreder Motorsports announced on Monday that Ian Madsen would drive for their race team during the 2026 season at a mix of POWRi, High Limit, World of Outlaws, and weekly events at Knoxville Raceway.
- Tyler Swank Joins CJB Motorsports for 2026 High Limit Effort with Brenham Crouch
Newton, Iowa’s own Tyler Swank is packing his bags and heading to Pennsylvania, ready to take aim at a High Limit Racing championship as lead mechanic for Chad and Ann Marie Clemens’ CJB Motorsports’ No. 5. Swank, certainly no stranger to a national touring series, will pair with Lubbock, Texas, ace Brenham Crouch, working to outdo the team’s 2025 High Limit Racing stat sheet and ultimately contend for a title.
- Chili’s signs deal to sponsor FloRacing coverage of Chili Bowl Nationals
The Chili Bowl Nationals just got a lot more Chili-er. FloRacing has signed a deal with Chili’s to partner on broadcast coverage of the event. 2026 will be the 40th edition of the Chili Bowl, and ...
- National Sprint Car Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2026 class
Last weekend, the National sprint Car Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 inductees. As is always the case, the group represents sprint car racing personalities from across the nation. And, as ...
- Chili's Grill & Bar partners with FloRacing for Chili Bowl coverage
The brand will also lend its name to the post-show and act as presenting partner of an all-new original multi-part series on FloRacing titled - ‘Chili’s Road to Chili Bowl.’ Chili’s will also be ...
- Fremont Speedway Becomes “Fremont Speedway Fueled by FriendShip” in Multi-Year Partnership
Fremont Speedway is proud to announce a landmark multi-year partnership with Ohio-based FriendShip Kitchen, officially rebranding the historic track as Fremont Speedway Fueled by FriendShip, effective immediately.
- “Wish I was racing the real thing”: Carson Hocevar reveals Chili Bowl Nationals desire after iRacing victory
Carson Hocevar, who celebrated a virtual Chili Bowl win, has made a wish to race in the real prestigious dirt event, which is scheduled for January next year.
- Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour announces 2026 schedule
.Russell Motorsports Inc. has officially released the 2026 schedule of events for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour.
- Nine Inductees Announced as “Class of 2026” for National Sprint Car Hall of Fame!
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its nine inductees for 2026. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 30, during the 36th induction ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are:
- FloSports acquires Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
FloSports is deepening its ties to dirt racing and investment in the sport with the acquisition of the storied Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) from Lucas Oil Products. The acquisition ...
- Bayston’s Path to Uniting with Stenhouse Jr., the Marshalls for 2026
An important phone call for Spencer Bayston followed the 2025 Knoxville Nationals. Uncertainty loomed as he’d parted ways with Jason Meyers Racing. The two linked at the end of 2024 with plans of a full year together, but the partnership didn’t go as they’d hoped. Struggles led to an eventual separation.
- Hoosier Racing Tire Names Hoosier Tire Western Pennsylvania as New Distributor
Hoosier Racing Tire (HRT) has established Hoosier Tire Western Pennsylvania (HTWPA) as its newest authorized distributor. HTWPA will service racers across Western Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio, ...
- Williams Grove Releases 2026 Schedule
Williams Grove Speedway has released its 2026 schedule of events, offering 28 dates for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars and an even dozen races for the HJ Towing & Recovery 358 sprints at the legendary oval.
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