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- Reutzel continues hot streak with 75th Birthday bash win at Fremont
Aaron Reutzel came into Fremont Speedway Fueled by FriendShip Kitchen Tuesday with a ton of momentum having won the previous two weeks, including Saturday. Reutzel led all 40 laps of 75th birthday bash for "The Track That Action Built" for the $20,000 payday on Kistler Engines/Kistler Racing Products, Biggby Coffee Night.
- Sprint Car Worlds Collide with Eldora’s #LetsRaceTwo Weekend
Another historic venue awaits the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Amid a month of May that features several of the sport’s most famed tracks, Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway is next on the agenda for The Greatest Show on Dirt.
- KALITTA NAMED HULMAN CLASSIC GRAND MARSHAL FOR MAY 20 AT TERRE HAUTE
Thirty years after his 1996 Tony Hulman Classic victory, Doug Kalitta will serve as grand marshal for the 56th running of the event featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track on Wednesday night, May 20.
- Ashton Torgerson Heads to Three Stooges Racing for Remainder of World of Outlaws Rookie Campaign
Ashton Torgerson is joining forces with Three Stooges Racing to complete his rookie World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season.
- Paul Nienhiser Continues Winning Ways
Finally able to kick the 2026 IRA season off over the weekend, Paul Nienhiser bounced back from a tough Friday night and picked up the Saturday night win at Sycamore Speedway.
- ESS Makes First Trip to Port Royal This Saturday
After a successful start to the 2026 season two weeks ago, the Empire Super Sprints will spring back into action this Saturday at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The tours first stop at the 'Speed Palace' will pay $4,000 to the winner and $400 to start as part of the Keith Kauffman Classic.
- POWRi WAR Sprint League Ready for Road to the Hockett Round One
The “Diamond of the Dirt Tracks” takes center stage as the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League storms into Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, May 16, for the ‘Road to the Hockett’ opener.
- Perris Auto Speedway Hosts $2,000.00-to-Win Street Stock Race on May 23!
Perris, California — May 11, 2026 — In addition to hosting one of the longest-running sprint car races, the 73rd Salute to Indy, on May 23, Perris Auto Speedway will also host a $2,000.00-to-win Street Stock race on the same night. It will be the highest-paying stock car race at the longtime Southern California racing facility in several years. The race came at the suggestion of PASSCAR Street Stock owners and track champions Chris Leventis and Shaun Estes. Originally planned for last month, the race was moved to the Memorial Day weekend show and will now be staged alongside the Salute to Indy, which began in 1948 when it was won by four-time Indianapolis 500 starter Dempsey Wilson. "Car owners Chris Leventis and Shawn Estes got the ball rolling by putting some extra cash up for grabs," promoter Don Kazarian said. "They want to get some more cars out there, so they put up some extra prize money. Hopefully, we will see some cars out there that have not been with us in a while. So far, they are reporting that there is a lot of extra interest from cars that race at other tracks. It is going to be a good addition to the Salute to Indy." Leventis, who lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, began racing in the 1980s and competed at world-famous Ascot Park in Gardena. He then took a long time away from racing to raise his two sons. Since returning, he captured the PASSCAR Street Stock championships in 2022 and 2023. He will be fielding cars for his son, George and five-time PAS champion Billy Griffin of Buena Park. Estes, a longtime PAS competitor, won his first PASSCAR Street Stock title in 2012. Thirteen years later, in 2025, he captured the crown for the second time. He will be fielding cars for his sons-in-law, Chad Mahony, and Morgan Rowland, as well as for himself in the 25-lap main event. "Hopefully it draws a crowd (of drivers)," Leventis said last week. "We are just trying to get these guys to come back out. With the price of fuel and everything, it is hard. We feel we are putting a pretty good purse out there. I have heard from guys from Bakersfield, back east, Arizona, and Barona." On top of the regular purse, Leventis and Estes each put up an extra $1,000.00. Stefan Davies, the 2011 track Street Stock champion, added another $500.00. Likewise, the grandmother of one of Estes' sons-in-law, added $500.00 as well. The initial $2,000.00 will go to the winner, with the remainder being spread throughout the field. "It is going to be interesting," Leventis continued. "Stefan (Davies) is going to come out. Blaine (Whitson, who owns three PAS championships) is coming out. I think Tom Smith (another PAS multi champion) is coming. Justin Dunn is coming, a couple guys from Bakersfield are coming, some guys from Arizona are coming. Mohave is closed down for the summer months, so we might get a bunch of cars from there, too." "I ran back in the day," said Leventis, who would still like to be out there racing. "Then I had a couple of kids. I pulled away (from racing) to take care of the kids. When they grew up to a certain age, I got back into it. It is still fun. I would still like to be doing it, but the doctor said no more. So I enjoy watching George, Billy, and everyone run. It is great." The $2,000.00-to-win race is based on 17 entries. To see the full purse or the rules, please use the following link: bit.ly/3PkyuzT. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors 65 and over get in for $25.00. Students 13-17 with a school ID are $15.00. Kids 6-12 are $10.00 and children 5 and under are free. Active military members with proper ID get in for $5.00. The fairgrounds charge $20.00 for parking (parking payment is by card only). 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, 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 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 SUPER STOCKS, 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, Winged A-Class Micro Sprints, Junior 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, 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 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, STREET STOCKS AND FACTORY 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. Bens Lock and Safe - https://benslockandsafe.com/ Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/ 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
- ESS Makes First Trip to Port Royal This Saturday
By Curtis Berleue (Port Royal, PA) | After a successful start to the 2026 season two weeks ago, the Empire Super Sprints will spring back into action this Saturday at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The tours first stop at the 'Speed Palace' will pay $4,000 to the winner and $400 to start as part of the Keith Kauffman Classic. Saturdays stop at Port Royal will mark just the third track in Pennsylvania that the tour has visited for a points paying event. The last time the tour traveled south of the NY border into Pennsylvania was 2017, when Mark Smith picked up the win at Selinsgrove. A strong field of 360s are expected on Saturday at Port Royal. With the legendary half mile located in the heart of sprint car country, a mix of locals and Empire Super Sprint regulars will be in attendance. Outlaw Speedway winner and current point leader Jordan Hutton will lead the charge south. There will even be the likelihood of some drivers pulling double duty, as the PA Posse 410 Sprint Series will also be on the card, competing for $16,0000 to win. Competitors that are planning on racing Saturday should make note of the technical bulletin posted on the ESS social media pages; standard ESS rules will apply. Any technical questions can be directed to ESS Tech Inspector Fred Shaughnessy, (585) 752-6607. Pit gates on Saturday will open at 4pm, with grandstands opening at 5pm and racing at 7pm. General admission for the event is $30, students ages 13-17 are $20, and children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Pit admission is $40. 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: Saturday, May 16 - Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA ($4,000 to Win) Friday, May 22 - Brewerton Speedway - Brewerton, NY ($2,000 to Win Don Gillette Memoral) Saturday, May 23 - Fulton Speedway - Fulton, NY ($2,000 to Win)
- Rod End Supply "Road to the Hockett" opener Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO. (May 11, 2026) - The first steps on the new Rod End Supply "Road to the Hockett" take place this Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway, as drivers in participating open-wheel divisions begin a four-race points program and a coveted automatic bid into this fall's 16th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial. The POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series, POWRi WAR Sprints and the POWRi 305s and IMCA WOW 305 Sprints will be in action as a new concept starts to build momentum for the open-wheel major, Sept. 17-19. The series will offer its own points fund for the three divisions and a champion's provisional into the 2026 Hockett-McMillin Memorial for the POWRi 410s and WAR Sprints. Other rounds on the Rod End Supply Road to the Hockett: Round 2 on June 27, Round 3 on Aug. 1 and Championship Night on Aug. 22. All three division will compete for both cash and Lucas Oil Products rewards, with point fund payouts as follows: 1st - $1,000 plus $1,000 in products. 2nd - $750 plus $750 in products. 3rd - $500 plus $500 in products. While it's early in the season, early points leaders in the series are: POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series: Howard Moore, Memphis, Tenn. POWRi WAR (Wingless Auto Racing League) Sprints: Wesley Smith, Nixa. POWRi WAR Sprint 305: Season opener Winged IMCA RaceSaver Sprints: William Gould, Calera, Okla. Saturday's track schedule: Pits and grandstands open - 4 p.m. Driver registration: 4:15-5:30 p.m. Drivers' meeting: 5:45 p.m. Hot laps - 6:30 p.m. Racing to follow - Approximately 7 p.m. Admission prices: Adults (13 and over) - $25 ($27.50 online advance) Seniors (62 and up)/Military with ID - $22 (24.25 online advance) Youth (ages 6-12) - $10 ($12 online advance) Kids (5-and-under) - FREE Dress up, show out and save money: There will be a little extra fun throughout the Road to the Hockett Series with different theme nights for each. Round 1 on Saturday will be '80s Night with fans dressing in 1980s themed outfits getting $5 off general admission. Other theme nights are Luau Night on June 27th, Super Hero Night on Aug. 1st and Wild, Wild West Night on Aug. 22nd. Arrive early, get a hot dog: The first 250 adult or senior tickets will receive a FREE all‑beef hot dog coupon — valid the night of the event — courtesy of Lucas Cattle Company. Beat the Heat Suite Special: Fans who would like to take in the action in temperature-controlled comfort with prime viewing can purchase a "Beat the Heat Suite" special for $50 apiece. The price includes indoor and outdoor seating, plus a personal suite host. Food and drink is not included in the price. For further event information, including more info on tickets and camping for this week or any event at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or by email at Nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com. 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). Rod End Supply has long been a dedicated supporter of the late Jesse Hockett, one of the most respected and beloved drivers in open-wheel racing. Their continued commitment to honoring his legacy makes this partnership especially meaningful for the racing community and for Lucas Oil Speedway. For more info about Rod End Supply, visit rodendsupply.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 and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway 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: AM Pyrotechnics, 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, BWI Sanitation, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clear Creek Golf Cars, Clearlight Inn, Dixie Chopper, Eibach Springs, Encounter Ministry Inc., FSE Fire Systems, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Henry's Towing Service, Heritage Tractor, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Highkine Warren, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, 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, State Tech, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super 8 Bolivar Mo., Super Splash, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, WacoBill.com, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Woods Supermarkets.
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Invades Eagle Raceway for Malvern Bank High Bank Heist
BATAVIA, Ohio (May 11, 2026) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are set to return to one of the Midwest's most thrilling dirt tracks for the annual Malvern Bank High Bank Heist at Eagle Raceway, taking place May 14-16. The three-night spectacular promises intense side-by-side racing, and a packed field of the nation's top dirt late model competitors at the famed "World's Fastest 1/3-Mile Oval." Located just east of Lincoln at 617 South 238th Street in Eagle, Nebraska, Eagle Raceway has become one of dirt racing's premier destinations thanks to its high-banked layout and electric atmosphere. The High Bank Heist has quickly evolved into one of the marquee stops on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule, highlighted by a massive Saturday finale paying $50,000-to-win. The event opens Thursday, May 14, with the first of two preliminary nights featuring complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series programs paying $10,000-to-win. Friday night continues with another full show and a second $10,000 winner's payday before Saturday's championship finale caps the weekend with one of the richest purses in Eagle Raceway history. Fans can expect complete nightly programs including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and A-Main events each night. Pit gates will open daily at 2:00 p.m. General admission gates will open at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, while Saturday's grandstand gates will open at 5:00 p.m. On-track action is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with Saturday's finale getting underway at 6:00 p.m. To find more information or purchase tickets in advance, visit EagleRaceway.com. Hudson O'Neal continues to lead the Big River Steel Championship Standings Presented by ARP, holding a slim 35-point advantage over Devin Moran, who sits second. Brandon Sheppard remains firmly in the title hunt in third, followed by Brandon Overton in fourth and Ricky Thornton Jr. rounding out the top five. Max Blair sits sixth, while Garrett Alberson and Brian Shirley are tied for seventh. Clay Harris and Josh Rice complete the top 10, though Rice is tied on points with Kyle Bronson just outside the top 10. Carson Ferguson, Dan Ebert, Daniel Hilsabeck, Dillon McCowan, Brenden Smith, and Cory Lawler round out the current championship standings as the battle for points remains tight throughout the field. 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: Thursday: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Friday: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Saturday: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 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.
- 602 Sportsman Crate Classic takes main spotlight this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway…$2000-to-win and $225 to start: 358 Modifieds and Roadrunners also in action
(Minersville, PA 5-11-26) Big Diamond Speedway will be looking to make it six straight starts to get the season rolling this coming Friday evening, May 15, for Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Night. In action will be the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman and the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners. This week's action will be highlighted with the 602 Crate Sportsman running in the Crate Classic. It will be a 30-lap feature paying $2000-to-win and $225 to start. This year marks the third running of the Crate Classic, an event that consistently attracts strong fields for good reason. As they do throughout the season, track owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley have posted an impressive purse for the show. The Crate Classic was first held in 2024 with Xavier Sprague garnering the victory while last year saw Adrianna Deliponti collect the big win. This season thus far has seen four different winners in as many races with Colin Cox, Zach Steffey, Nate Brinker and Kevin Smith picking up wins with the 602 Crate Sportsman. There will be a draw for heat starting spots, and a revenge redraw held in Victory Lane for the feature. Show-up points will be awarded provided drivers make a valid qualifying attempt. Over the past few weeks, the 358 Modifieds have had some very close racing which has also led to a tight point battle as well. Coming off his fourth straight top five Tim Buckwalter has taken the point lead ahead of Mike Lisowski. There has also been four different winners in the first five races including this past Friday when Duane Howard picked up his 94th career Big Diamond Speedway victory. Lisowski and Alex Yankowski each have notched wins while Rick Laubach scored back-to-back verdicts. The Roadrunners will round out the thrilling program. It seems more and more that the features for this exciting full-fender class just keeps ramping up better each week. This division does not disappoint. The evening sponsor, Red White and Blue Autos Inc., is located at 500 S. Hoffman Boulevard, Ashland. Many of their clients take advantage of online shopping to find a quality, used car, truck or SUV. Pit gates will open on Friday at 5:00 pm with grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps get underway beginning at 7:00 pm followed by racing. Pit admission is $35 for Big Diamond Speedway members and $45 for non-members. Adult general admission is $25, students 10-15 are $10 and kids 9 and under are free. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. 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
- Greg Martin 2-year ban: What we know about his suspension after violent intentional wreck at I-75 Raceway
Dirt late model racer Greg Martin has been handed a minimum of two-year suspension from all Best Plumber 604 Racing Series events following an intentional wreck during a Late Model dirt race at I-75 ...
- Kistler Racing Products rejoins Brad Doty Classic as Presenting Partner for all World of Outlaws heat races
An entity certainly synonymous with hard work, dependability, and dedication, Kistler Racing Products, a regional supplier of all things sprint cars with roots planted right in the heart of northwest Ohio, is now the official presenting partner of all heat races for the 38th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Vitamins and Minerals at Attica Raceway Park.
- POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints Head to Missouri for Weekend Doubleheader
A weekend of Missouri speed awaits as the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League heads to US 36 Raceway on Friday, May 15, for the Highbanks Shootout, before wrapping up at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, May 16, for a Road to the Hockett send-off, with $5,000-to-win on the line each night.
- Week of World of Outlaws vs. Pa. Posse is a key ingredient to growth of dirt track racing in Pennsylvania
Unparalleled access, unmatched in any other sports' top level, gives dirt track racing an edge in central Pennsylvania. After the first World of Outlaws vs. Pa. Posse races of the 2026 season have ...
- Christopher Thram takes 410 opener at Huset’s
Thram took advantage of a unique opportunity two thirds of the way through the 25-lap Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars main event for his third career victory at the track.
- 10-year-old Preston Trautschold wins at Utica-Rome Speedway
Preston Trautschold, who is 10 years old, became the youngest feature winner in the 65-year history of the Utica-Rome Speedway Friday night when he won the Limited Sportsman feature race. This young ...
- Paul Nienhiser wins IRA feature at Sycamore Speedway
Paul Nienhiser won the 30 Interstate Racing Association feature Saturday night at Sycamore Speedway. Following Nienhiser was Logan Julien, Blake Nimee, Zach Daum and Brayton Lynch.
- Justyn Cox finds redemption with Mother's Day Madness victory at Placerville Speedway
Placerville, CA…One week after finishing second in a final corner thriller, 2023 SCCT champion Justyn Cox put it all together and raced to his 14th career Winged 360 Sprint Car victory at Placerville Speedway on Saturday. Sharing victory lane during Mother's Day Madness presented by RJM Builders Inc. were Ray Trimble with the Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models, Nick Baldwin with the Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks and Noah LaPoint with the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks. All four divisions should be commended for putting on an entertaining night of racing Saturday. The 30-lap Thompson's Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Car feature began with Placerville's Shane Hopkins jumping into the lead. The quarter mile bullring was fast and furious on Saturday night, while providing excellent racing all night long. Justyn Cox found the high side in one and two and charged hard after the leader over the early stages. With nine laps complete Cox made the winning move to get by Hopkins and grab the point. Lapped traffic came into play on a few occasions momentarily, but each time caution flags would appear. Cox was on a mission up front and drove off to cross under the Ed Entz checkered flag for victory. With his 14th career win, it moves him within one triumph of tying Billy Wallace and Colby Wiesz for 12th on the all-time list. Hopkins crossed the line in second, ahead of 10th starter Andy Forsberg, 11th starting Seth Standley and Jake Morgan. Completing the top 10 were Jodie Robinson, Luke Hayes, Jake Haulot, Cole Croft and Steel Powell. The Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models put on some of their best racing in quite some time. After an exciting heat race earlier in the program, they came back to display a crowd-pleasing performance. Promoter Scott Russell put up a $300 bonus if past champion Anthony Slaney could start at the tail and pick up the win. Slaney had the crowd on the edge of its seats as he made several passes to get up into second, only to spin out and force a caution. After that, Kings Meats doubled the bounty if Slaney could then win the feature. The always exciting driver charged back into second quickly and hounded leader Ray Trimble. The duo put on a thrilling show until Slaney suffered a flat tire just before the finish. Trimble of Auburn went on to grab the checkered flag for his 26th career Placerville Speedway triumph, moving into a tie for second all time. With the Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks it was Brian Lewis who led early. Seven-time track champion Nick Baldwin charged hard after him though and took command on lap six. The Pure Stocks put on another good race during Mother's Day Madness and at the end it was Baldwin grabbing his 42nd career Placerville Speedway victory. Wayne Trimble, Kevin Jinkerson, Tyler Lightfoot and Russell Murphy completed the top five. Youngster Noah LaPoint had to deal with a very fast Kevin Jinkerson in the Mountain Democrat Mini Truck finale on Saturday. The pair raced close together for much of the contest and in the end, it was LaPoint claiming his second triumph of 2026 at Placerville Speedway. Jinkerson, Brian Tremblay, Tyler Goggin and Trey Beattie filled out the top five. Placerville Speedway goes dark over the next two weekends, before returning with the Davy Thomas Memorial on Saturday May 30th. The lucrative event features the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour making its second visit of the season and the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association. Results Placerville Speedway Mother's Day Madness presented by RJM Builders May 9, 2026 Thompson's Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars: 1. 42X-Justyn Cox[4]; 2. 21-Shane Hopkins[1]; 3. 92-Andy Forsberg[10]; 4. 7-Seth Standley[11]; 5. 45-Jake Morgan[5]; 6. 14W-Jodie Robinson[9]; 7. 9L-Luke Hayes[12]; 8. 7H-Jake Haulot[8]; 9. 29-Cole Croft[6]; 10. 00-Steel Powell[2]; 11. 5-Kenny Wanderstadt[14]; 12. 15-Michael Sellers[7]; 13. 9-Adrianna DeMartini[15]; 14. 56C-Carson Hammes[13]; 15. 55D-Dawson Hammes[17]; 16. 98-Chris Masters[16]; 17. 25-Cody Johnson[19]; 18. 56-Taylor Hall[18]; 19. 25X-Johnny Reeves[20]; 20. 93-Landon Henry[3]; 21. (DNS) 24S-Izaak Sharp Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models: 1. 37-Ray Trimble[3]; 2. 57-Rod Oliver[4]; 3. 22G-Paul Gugliomoni[5]; 4. 23J-Tyler Lightfoot[2]; 5. 11-Adam Starkey[6]; 6. 4X-Anthony Slaney[1]; 7. 10A-Ted Ahart[8]; 8. 22-Chris Mcginnis[7] Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks: 1. 17-Nick Baldwin[5]; 2. 86-Wayne Trimble[8]; 3. 30-Kevin Jinkerson[7]; 4. 23J-Tyler Lightfoot[4]; 5. 316-Russell Murphy[9]; 6. 12J-Jason Ramos[6]; 7. 43-Kenny Bernstein[3]; 8. 48-John Evans[10]; 9. 22LP-Brian Lewis[2]; 10. 08-Jordan Schnakenberg[1] Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks: 1. 92N-Noah LaPoint[1]; 2. 03-Kevin Jinkerson[2]; 3. 07-Brian Tremblay[4]; 4. 70-Tyler Goggin[3]; 5. 16-Trey Beattie[7]; 6. 76C-Bobby Clark[10]; 7. 369-Emmett Fanning[5]; 8. 21-Paige Miller[9]; 9. 26-Paizlee Miller[6]; 10. 28-Howard Miller[8]; 11. (DNS) 22-Nick Perkins
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