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Friday April 24TH

BIG CAT BEATDOWN: Brad Sweet Leads Every Lap to Top Knoxville Opener

The five-time World of Outlaws champion flexes his muscle with Silva Motorsports to continue a historic streak

tyler carr

Friday April 24th... Brad Sweet may be semi-retired from being behind the wheel, but he’s not slowing down.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series brought a huge field to Knoxville Raceway Friday, and the “Big Cat” looked like he was in his prime. More than 60 entries signed in, and Sweet delivered a masterclass aboard the Silva Motorsports No. 94.

Brennan Moore Scores First Career DIRTcar Sportsman Series Victory at Can-Am
 Jessica Power finishes second, Tristan Ladouceur rounds out podium

Joe Grabianowski

Friday April 24th...For the third time in the last four seasons, a first-time DIRTcar Sportsman Series winner took the checkered flag at Can-Am Speedway.

 

Friday April 24th...Devin Moran captured the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial for the second consecutive year Friday night at Georgetown Speedway, taking home the $21,049 top prize in the feature event honoring the track’s founder.

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MONDAY sUNDAY APRIL 20TH Thru sUNDAY APRIL 26TH

...Chris Martin Enjoying Early 2026 Success With ASCS, Receiving Help From Danny Lasoski

Emily Schwanke

 
Friday April 24th...Tempting their fate with time, Chris Martin and his team pulled into Salina Highbanks Speedway on April 11 with minutes to spare before Hot Laps for the American Sprint Car Series. 

It was a last-minute decision to make the haul from Iowa to Oklahoma to compete at a track the 28-year-old had never seen before. 

Friday April 24th...Sunoco Race Fuels, the Official Fuel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, will continue to reward drivers who maintain perfect attendance at all events leading up to the Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway on May 23.

 

The Sunoco Race Fuels “Road to Wheatland” program resumes this week as the Series heads to the Mid-Atlantic for a three-race swing at Georgetown Speedway, BAPS Motor Speedway, and Hagerstown Speedway.

NASCAR Weekend Preview: Talladega Superspeedway

Tyler Reddick’s five wins echo Earnhardt as Talladega awaits

 Thursday april 23rd... After hoisting his series’ best fifth NASCAR Cup Series race trophy last week in just this young nine-race old season, Tyler Reddick and his No. 45 23XI Racing team have decidedly established themselves the team “to beat” with every stop of the schedule.

 Thursday april 23rd...GT World Challenge powered by AWS launches Sprint Cup with two 60-minute races, Fan activities and extensive support line-up ensure full weekend of entertainment and Tickets available at discounted rate until Thursday 30 April. Click here for more info

Tim Lester

Thursday april 23rd...Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will return to Tennessee on Saturday, June 6, for the Nashville Short Track, with tickets on sale now for Round 8 of the 2026 season at Sons of Speed Nashville Short Track in Hohenwald, Tennessee.

Thursday april 23rd... BARN/GARAGE FIND: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Engine: fresh 403 cu.in. Olds engine, totally rebuilt:stripped, block boiled, new camshaft bearings, Comp camshaft and lifters, cyl. walls honed, new rings, crankshaft polished, new bearings, timing gear assy., Streetmaster Aluminum heads and roller rocker arms and new pushrods, Edelbrock intake and carb(new), aluminum water pump, electric fuel pump, etc

Storylines to Watch: POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Debut at Big O Speedway

Thursday april 23rd... Everything is bigger in Texas, and the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League is upping the ante with adrenaline and action. This weekend, April 24–25, the series makes its highly anticipated debut at Big O Speedway in Ennis, Texas, for the "Bluebonnet Showdown."

NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Axsom Enjoys Tri-State Speed Ahead of Knoxville Weekend

tyler carr

 Thursday april 23rd... A trip home always helps. 

Home gives comfort. Home feels familiar. For drivers and teams facing the grind of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, trips home can be few and far between. The roughly 90-race, coast-to-coast campaign rarely offers a reprieve from the road.

Tim Lester

Thursday april 23rd...  Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will descend on Ventura Raceway for the fourth annual Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track presented by 805 Beer this Saturday, April 25.

Jack Lehner Reflects on Albany-Saratoga Top Five, Aims to Keep Momentum Rolling
 The Saratoga Springs, NY driver finished fourth in the Championship Season Opener

Joe Grabianowski

 Thursday april 23rd... One of the keys to being in contention for a Super DIRTcar Series title is a fast start. 

That’s exactly what Jack Lehner did by finishing fourth in the Championship Season opener at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

Kokomo Grand PrixView! 2026 USAC Midget Season Begins April 24-25

indy racng

Thursday april 23rd... At last, it is here!


The 71st season of USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship competition gets underway this Friday-Saturday night, April 24-25, at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway.

THE MONTH AHEAD: World of Outlaws Eastbound for Busy May Slate

Emily Schwanke

Thursday april 23rd... May is almost here, and it’s set to take The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet back to the east coast.

Next month’s agenda includes eight races for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision spread across six different tracks. First up is a five-night stay in the Northeast that will take the Series to four tracks in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

  

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Kicks Off 2026 Season at Utica-Rome
 Drivers will battle for a $1,374 prize in the Jim Normoyle Memorial

Dylan Terry

 Thursday april 23rd... With Utica-Rome Speedway returning to the DIRTcar banner in 2026, several major events were put on this year’s schedule. 

Kubota Shifts into High Gear with Multi-Year NASCAR Partnership

Partnership Unites Two Organizations Connected to Communities Across America, with Official Designations Across Multiple Equipment Categories and Sponsorship of San Diego Race Weekend

 Thursday april 23rd... Kubota Tractor Corporation and NASCAR® today announced a new multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NASCAR season. The partnership establishes Kubota as an Official Partner of NASCAR, including the Official Tractor of NASCAR, Official Construction Equipment Partner of NASCAR, Official Compact Equipment Partner of NASCAR and Official Utility Vehicle of NASCAR. Kubota will also serve as the official partner in the same categories for the upcoming NASCAR San Diego Weekend.

 Sheridan Speedway Joins ASCS National Slate for Frontier Speedweek Swing

 
Thursday april 23rd...  Sheridan Speedway joins the American Sprint Car Series schedule for the first time with the national tour, helping to create a 360 Sprint Car Frontier Speedweek.

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...ThrottleFest is taking over Budds Creek Motocross Park from May 14–17 for four days of pure motorsports mayhem. This isn't just a race; it's a full-throttle festival experience you won't want to miss.

The weekend peaks on Saturday, May 16, as Progressive American Flat Track takes center stage for a night of bar-to-bar, high-speed action. Watch the world’s best riders battle it out on the dirt in a display of raw power and precision.

 

Entry List Notebook – StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship

Field of 34 Cars Set for IMSA’s Second California Race in Three Weeks

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship continues its two-race California swing with the annual trip to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as part of an IMSA-themed “throwback” weekend in Monterey. This year’s two-hour, 40-minute race for Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) and Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) features 34 cars entered for the StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship.


THE MONTH AHEAD: 10 Tracks Await World of Outlaws in May

tyler carr

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...The month of May is a major time in the motorsports world, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is no exception.
 
A total of 10 tracks across six states are ready to host The Greatest Show on Dirt in the coming month. Along the way teams will get the chance to take notes for some of the sport’s biggest races coming n the summer, visit fan favorites, and more.

USAC Indiana Sprint Week Race to Pay $10,000-to-Win; Stipulations Announced for July 23 Competitors at IMS

indy racing

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...The biggest Indiana Sprint Week ever just got even bigger in 2026!

 

The 39th annual running of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week Presented by K & N Filters will pay $10,000-to-win at each and every one of the nine events on the calendar, up from $8,000 a year ago.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Premier Chevy Dealers Clash Bringing Huge World of Outlaws Field to Knoxville

trent glover

 Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...The time has come for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to head to Knoxville Raceway.
 
A massive field of competitors is expected to converge on Iowa and fill “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” as the track opens its gates for the first time in 2026. The opening leg of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash is bringing The Greatest Show on Dirt to town this weekend on April 24-25.

Reinbold Raises the Stakes for ‘26 USAC Midget Season

Josh James

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TNo driver showed more growth throughout the past USAC season than Hayden Reinbold.


Now, the 22-year-old Gilbert, Arizona native is back on the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship trail full-time again in 2026 as the driver of the Reinbold-Underwood Motorsports No. 19AZ on the 29-race tour.

 

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Ready For Devil's Bowl Debut
It's the Series' first stop in Vermont in its 33-year history

Joe Grabianowski

ThursdAY aPRIL 22ND... Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TFor the first time in its 33-year history, the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series will visit the “Green Mountain State.”

The Series makes its debut at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, VT, on Saturday, April 25, for the King of the Clay. Drivers will contend for a $5,000 prize in a 60-lap Feature.

 

‘Elite Entries’ Assemble as POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League Opens 2026 Season

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TThe wait is nearly over as the thunder returns with the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Sprint League officially launching its 2026 campaign on April 24-25 at Big O Speedway. With the full-time “Elite 17” contingent committed, the season is shaping up to be a relentless run of speed, drama, and adrenaline.

IT’S RACE WEEK!

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TThe Kenyon Midget Series will make the first of three trips to the Indianapolis Speedrome this Saturday night April 25th. The opening race of the season saw Ayrton Houk visit Jeff Hill Trailer Sales Victory Lane at Anderson Speedway on April 18. After leading much of the feature race at Anderson, Evan Hammond will be looking to finish it off this weekend. Kyle Sheard rounded out the podium at Anderson, and all three of those drivers are expected to battle for the season title.

Jeff Luckritz Named Director of SVRA

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TRacing America is proud to announce that Jeff Luckritz has been promoted to the role of Director for Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), marking another step in the company's continued growth. Over the last eight seasons, Luckritz advanced from Operations Manager for two of Racing America’s series all the way to Race Director. A veteran on the Racing America staff, he will now oversee all aspects of SVRA competition and operations as SVRA’s Director. 

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TMID-ATLANTIC DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND FOR HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES WITH GEORGETOWN FRIDAY & WINCHESTER SATURDAY- BOTH FOR $5,000 TO-WIN

Strong Thunderstorms Cancel Alabama Gang 100 at Talladega
 Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TWith widespread thunderstorms expected to bring heavy rain to the Eastaboga, AL area on Friday night and into Saturday, officials from the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Talladega Short Track have agreed to cancel this weekend’s Alabama Gang 100.

Wednesday aPRIL 22ND...TThe Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, in collaboration with Dave Warren Powersports and Denago, is excited to announce a new giveaway contest for fans during the 2026 season.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Late Model, NASCAR Worlds Collide at Talladega for Alabama Gang 100

Emily Schwanke
  Tuesday April 21st...Whoever says there’s no night racing at Talladega has never been to Talladega Short Track.

As they have annually since 2023, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will be part of the spring NASCAR race weekend across the street at Talladega Superspeedway. The Alabama Gang 100 has quickly risen in prominence to become one of the biggest Late Model races in the region, pitting the top drivers from across the country up against many of the southeast’s best regional competitors.

KICKER AFT Singles Title Fighters Prepare for Kage Match

Tim Lester

Tuesday April 21st...The KICKER AFT Singles class stole the show at last year’s Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track presented by 805 Beer. They’ll return for an encore performance on Saturday, April 25, at Ventura Raceway, host to Round 4 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Sportsman Series North Region Begins 2026 Season at Can-Am


 Rebecca Eisele

 Tuesday April 21st...Less than a week after the East Region started its season at Lebanon Valley, the DIRTcar Sportsman Series North Region gets its turn at Can-Am Speedway on Friday, April 24.

Drivers will battle in a 30-lap Feature, paying $1,000-to-win, in the first of two North Region visits of the season.

Elkins Joins INDYCAR Officiating as Managing Director of Officiating

 Tuesday April 21st...Veteran motorsports officiating and competition executive Scot Elkins has been named managing director of officiating (MDO) by the Independent Officiating Board (IOB) of INDYCAR Officiating. 

Jacksonville’s Hy-Vee Perks 40 Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19

Trent Gower

Tuesday April 21st...The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Jacksonville Speedway have rescheduled the Hy-Vee Perks 40 for Tuesday, May 19 following last week’s postponement.

Appalachian Harley-Davidson Named Title Sponsor of Williams Grove Half-Mile; Tickets On Sale Now

tim lester

 Tuesday April 21st...Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has announced that Appalachian Harley-Davidson will serve as the title sponsor of the Williams Grove Half-Mile, set for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the historic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Tickets for the event are now on sale.

Nominate Someone Today for the SCCA Hall of Fame

 Tuesday April 21st...Know an SCCA legend? Nominate them for the SCCA Hall of Fame! The Club is now accepting nominations for the class of 2027. 

Englishman Carr a USAC Midget Rookie of the Year Contender in 2026

josh james

 

 Monday April 20th...TThree years ago, Brandon Carr moved to the United States. Two years ago, he made his dirt track debut. A little over a year ago, he took his first laps in a midget.


Now, this year, the Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England native is set to take on a full season of USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship racing for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports.

SoCal Lightning Sprints First Wingless Race of 2026 Saturday at Barona

missy benker

 Monday April 20th...The SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series roars back to its home track, Barona Speedway, this Saturday night, April 25, for the first wingless showdown of the 2026 season. The highly anticipated event marks the first of five wingless races scheduled this year—all set to unfold on San Diego County’s only semi-banked, quarter-mile clay oval.

tim lester

Monday April 20th... Mees Promotions has partnered with Cory Texter Promotions to bring an exciting amateur showcase to the Lima Half-Mile on Thursday, June 25, kicking off one of the most historic weekends in American Flat Track racing.

 

Held the day before the legendary Lima Half-Mile Grand National event, this amateur program will give riders a premier opportunity to compete on one of the sport’s most iconic cushion half-mile tracks.

Three Takeaways: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Wickens, Heinrich Impress Beyond the Podium; GTD Points Get Shaken Up

Monday April 20th...Thanks to the efforts of Renger van der Zande, Nick Yelloly and their teammates, the No. 93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian well and truly put the Acura in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The No. 93 car claimed the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) win, putting smiles on the faces of all the Acura and Honda Racing Corporation folks from nearby Santa Clarita and Torrance. 

Monday April 20th...The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are set to tackle a demanding Mid-Atlantic tripleheader with stops at Georgetown Speedway (DE), BAPS Motor Speedway (PA), and Hagerstown Speedway (MD). With three races in as many nights, spanning from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, teams will be tested on versatility, endurance, and speed across three distinctly different dirt tracks.

Tyler Reddick enjoys good fortune at the expense of his car owner

 We’ve all heard the expression, “I’d rather be lucky than good.”

 “Why not both?” Tyler Reddick could have asked on Sunday afternoon. 

Monday April 20th...To be sure, it takes consummate skill and excellent equipment to win five of the first nine races in a NASCAR Cup Series season. After all, no other driver had accomplished that feat since NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt won six of the first nine events in 1987.

A New Home for Drake with RMS for ’26 USAC Midget Season

Dave Olsen

Monday April 20th...Kale Drake has a new address for the 2026 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship season.

 

The 20-year-old Collinsville, Oklahoma native will pilot the RMS Racing No. 4 on the full 29-race tour this coming year after competing for the past two-plus seasons with Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports

Big O Speedway Welcomes POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Debut Doubleheader

Monday April 20th...Everything is bigger in Texas, and the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League is bringing big horsepower to match as the series storms into Big O Speedway for its debut appearance on April 24–25. A pair of action-packed nights await with $5,000 going to Friday’s winner before Saturday’s $7,000-to-win finale crowns the weekend victor in Ennis.

  

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