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Sheldon Creed earns incredible first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at EchoPark Speedway

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Saturday February 21st...Sheldon Creed earns incredible first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at EchoPark Speedway. – Incredible. That’s how Sheldon Creed described his first career victory in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and that’s likely how anyone who watched the Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 would describe the final dramatic run to the checkered flag Saturday evening at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway.
Kyle Busch outduels field for record ninth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win at EchoPark Speedway

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  Saturday February 21st...Kyle Busch took his third consecutive and record ninth win of his career in the Fr8 208 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at EchoPark Speedway Saturday afternoon capping a dramatic push to the checkered flag to collect his record 68th series victory.
 

FRIday February 20th...Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Presented by FloRacing National Champion Devin Moran delivered a dominant performance Friday night, leading all 50 laps to win the Wieland Winter Nationals at All-Tech Raceway.

Pierce Collects First World of Outlaws Trophy of 2026 in Hendry County Debut

Emily Schwanke

FRIday February 20th...Hendry County Motorsports Park didn’t take long to make a fan out of Bobby Pierce.

In the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision’s debut race at the south Florida track, the “Smooth Operator” charged his way to the front for his first Series win since August of 2025.

  SANTOS CRUISES TO DAVE STEELE 125 WIN

david sink/pavement pounders

FRIday February 20th...Bobby Santos III took the lead on lap 22 after a brief battle with Joe Liguori and never looked back on his way to a victory in the Dave Steele 125 at Showtime Speedway. The win was worth $5,000 to Santos.

 Thursday February 19th...Brandon Sheppard kicked off the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing season in winning fashion Thursday night, capturing the season opener during the Wieland Winter Nationals at All-Tech Raceway.

Machado Perez and Mokarem Share Today’s USF Juniors Spoils

 

Cameron Remains Fastest in USF Pro 2000 as Spring Training Concludes

 

gavin baker

 

  Wednesday February 18th...A pair of thrilling races today wrapped up the Grand Prix of Homestead Presented by YACademy and ensured a spectacular start to a new season of USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire.

 Wednesday February 18th...Alexander Rossi’s last oval victory in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES came in August 2018 at Pocono Raceway.

Mokarem and Zanella Racing Dominate

Opening USF Juniors Race

Cameron and Garzon top the charts

in USF Pro 2000 and USF2000 Spring Training test

gavin baker

 

Tuesday February 17th...Max Mokarem drove a picture perfect race this afternoon for Zanella Racing to win the opening round of a new USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire season at the Homestead-Miami Speedway 2.25-mile oval/road course in South Florida.

 Malukas Opens Penske Tenure
by Leading First Day of Phoenix Open Test

That was quite an entrance from David Malukas.

Tuesday February 17th... Malukas led the first day of the Unser INDYCAR Open Test at Phoenix Raceway on Tuesday, his first official NTT INDYCAR SERIES test session since joining Team Penske after the 2025 season. Malukas was fastest on the 1-mile desert oval with a lap of 172.605 mph in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet.

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Monday  fEBRUARY 16th thru sunday fEBRUARY 22nd

Saturday Atlanta Notebook

Saturday February 21st...notebook Items: Inclement weather cancels Busch Light Pole Qualifying, Tyler Reddick to lead the field on Sunday.  Suarez confidence level always high at Atlanta, Reddick DAYTONA 500 Victory Tour and SVG’s learning oval curve

FRIday February 20th...Why settle for one night of racing when you can have two?

The Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA is the ultimate doubleheader to kick off the 2026 season. Located right outside the iconic Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Flat Track, it’s the heart of the Bike Week experience.

FRIday February 20th...In 2019, a new tradition began with the first collaboration between Guillaume Lopez and the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. Each year, the world's biggest GT race unveils its latest poster, launching an exclusive collector's edition series.

Friday Atlanta Notebook

Notebook Items: Austin Hill, Jesse Love embrace friendly rivalry at Richard Childress Racing. Rajah’s JR Motorsports groove, garcia wins NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Pole Position andAustin Hill, Jesse Love embrace friendly rivalry at Richard Childress Racing

Must See Racing 2026: The Pursuit of Perfection

​FRIday February 20th...In the high-octane world of winged pavement sprint car racing, the temptation is often to expand—more races, more tracks, more dates on the calendar. But for Must See Racing (MSR), the 2026 campaign is defined by a different philosophy. As the series gears up for its seventeenth consecutive season

 

Thursday February 19th...Our featured classified this week is this 1959 Chevrolet Impala 2-door hardtop

INDYCAR Expands Global Broadcast Presence for 2026

International Expansion Continues to Drive Global Visibility 
of North America’s Premier Open-Wheel Series

  Thursday February 19th... INDYCAR is intensifying its efforts in 2026 to reach global audiences during the 18-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. A strong network of international partners, including new media and broadcast relationships, will bring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ star drivers and signature events to audiences in more than 200 countries and territories.

OMP and Bell Racing continue as Official Partners of Racing America

Thursday February 19th...Racing America announced that OMP and Bell Racing, brands of Racing Force Group, will continue in their role as the “Official Racing Product Supplier” of Racing America,

Seth Bergman Refocused on Chasing 2026 American Sprint Car Series Championship

Emily Schwanke

 Thursday February 19th...Seth Bergman returns to the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) this year, searching to reclaim his former place atop the 360 Sprint Car world.

Multiple IMSA Teams Confirmed for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Cadillac WTR, 13 Autosport, AO by TF Among Entries at Circuit de la Sarthe

Thursday February 19th...A handful of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams will take the start at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, as they’ll seek to fly the flag for IMSA in the flagship event of the FIA World Endurance Championship season at Circuit de la Sarthe.

Thursday February 19th...The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is proud to announce an extensive roster of marketing partners for the 2026 season, assembling an industry-leading lineup of companies that will support the nation’s premier dirt late model tour both on and off the racetrack.

ON THE MEND: Kofoid Recovers from Off-Season Illness, Silences Volusia Doubters

tyler carr

Thursday February 19th...Michael “Buddy” Kofoid knew something wasn’t right.

Symptoms of sickness set in as he spent his off-season racing in Australia preparing for the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign with Roth Motorsports, but this was no ordinary flu.

NASCAR Weekend Preview: EchoPark Speedway

Atlanta Awaits as Last-Lap Thrills Dominate Drafting Tracks

 Thursday February 19th...fresh off a huge television audience and a sell-out DAYTONA 500 grandstands witnessing 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick’s dramatic last lap victory, the NASCAR Cup Series moves to another of the sport’s thrill-ride venues EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta as part of a NASCAR triple-header weekend.

 Hoffman Looks Back On DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator, Ahead to Hendry County Debut

Emily Schwanke

Thursday February 19th...Following his dominant week at Volusia Speedway Park during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Nick Hoffman stands out as dirt Late Model racing’s man to beat at the moment.

RETURN OF THE MACK! LEOPARD SET FOR FULL USAC MIDGET RUN IN 2026

josh james

 Thursday February 19th...The Leopard family name goes back to the origins of USAC seven decades ago. Now, Mack Leopard, the teenager from Beavercreek, Ohio, is set to make his own mark with USAC’s NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship in 2026

Family Legacy Provides Blessings and Challenges for Jeremy Siffert

Grandson of Late F1, Daytona and Sebring Winner Jo Siffert Embarks on IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Season with Gebhardt

Thursday February 19th...A family legacy can be both a blessing and a challenge for an athlete. Particularly a young race driver. 

SRO Motorsports Group to operate Ginetta’s UK championships in new strategic partnership

  Wednesday February 18th...SRO Motorsports Group and Ginetta will embark upon a new era of national sportscar cooperation in 2026 with GT racing’s global authority assuming operational control of Ginetta’s UK-based championships. With immediate effect SRO will manage Ginetta Juniors, GT Academy and GT Championship; three categories that already form a core part of British GT’s support package.

Mat Williamson Reflects on Third DIRTcar Nationals Championship, Looks Ahead to 2026 Title Defense
 The St. Catharines, ON driver tied Larry Wight for the most DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Championships

Josh James

  Wednesday February 18th...Three months after winning their third Super DIRTcar Series championship, Mat Williamson and Buzz Chew Racing didn’t wait long to add another milestone to their resume.

Dave Hoenig

  Wednesday February 18th...AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce the appointment of seven-time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr as the Series Director of Progressive American Flat Track. Effective immediately, Carr will oversee all competition-related aspects of the series as it enters an exciting new chapter of growth and evolution.

Hunger Driving Macenko into 2026 Season

Rick Kimball

   Wednesday February 18th...For Jackson Macenko and the No. 24 Brad Hayes Racing team, last season wasn’t about a lack of speed. It was about refining the moments that matter most.

Mission Foods Extends Sponsorship with Racing America 

Partnership Includes Three Event Entitlements in 2026

Wednesday February 18th...Racing America is thrilled to announce that Mission Foods is extending its partnership, continuing its designation as the Official Tortillas, Wraps, Flatbreads and Tortilla Chips of Racing America.

FORMULA DRIFT LAUNCHES FD STUDIOS – ITS OWN CONTENT STUDIO FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION

 Formula DRIFT has formally relaunched FD Studios as a new business division located at its Long Beach Headquarters

Tuesday February 17th...Long Beach, CA-based Formula DRIFT is relaunching FD Studios with a new, more aggressive remit to create content at the highest level. Longtime staff members Joyce Leung and Teo Corrales have been appointed Co-Directors of FD Studios, in charge of developing the entire Formula DRIFT content strategy

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: World of Outlaws Making First Venture to Hendry County for Swamp Cabbage 100

Emily Schwanke

Tuesday February 17th...The end of the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park has typically meant heading back north. This year, it means going further south.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: American Sprint Car Series Debuts at Central Arizona Raceway

Inaugural ‘Sonoran Clash’ features 360 racing’s best against multiple national 410 stars

Emily Schwanke

 Tuesday February 17th...This weekend, the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) kicks off a double dose of desert Sprint Car action with its debut at Central Arizona Raceway.

From Fuel Fire to Fierce Fourth-Place Fightback for 13 Autosport

Rolex 24 Recovery Positions Team for Strong Pursuit of Third Straight Bob Akin Award

Tuesday February 17th...Canadian team 13 Autosport’s first race with its new name featured an unanticipated curveball at the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona. For a second straight year though, the team formerly known as AWA was one of the standout performers in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) class.

The Hoosier Super Tour Season Is Revving Up for a Dramatic Debut

Tuesday February 17th...The Hoosier SCCA Super Tour is poised to launch the 2026 season at The Circuit at Buttonwillow Raceway Park this weekend.

American Flat Track, All Kids Bike partner on Quarters for Kids campaign to fund $27,000 in learn-to-ride bike programs

 Tuesday February 17th...Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is thrilled to announce a special Quarters for Kids Campaign that will fund $27,000 in bike learning programs through All Kids Bike. During the 2026 Progressive AFT Season, $0.25 from every race ticket will help fund new All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride programs.

Porsche’s IMSA GTP Newcomers, Returnees Find Instant Success

Latest Lineup Refresh Features Blend of Two Porsche 963 Programs into One Core Group

Over the last three years, watching the Porsche Penske Motorsport driver lineups evolve in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship has sometimes been a dizzying experience.

From NBA Titles to NASCAR Glory: Jordan celebrates DAYTONA 500 win

 "Size 13," Michael Jordan answered immediately of the DAYTONA 500 champion’s ring he will receive – and forever cherish – as team co-owner of the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota that Californian Tyler Reddick drove to a dramatic victory Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.

The nation’s premier dirt late model drivers are set to invade Ocala Speedway for a massive week of racing as the Wieland Winter Nationals continue, February 23rd through 28th.

 BMW M2 Racing Set to Debut at COTA Airbnb Endurance Challenge Round

Following joint communication of IMSA and BMW M Motorsport with stakeholders, a collaborative decision has been made to shift the launch of the BMW M2 Racing (M2) class as part of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge’s Airbnb Endurance Challenge to the second scheduled race of the season at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.

HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES RELEASES 2026 SCHEDULE; MINIMUM $4000 TO-WIN FOR ALL EVENTS PART OF $76,200 POINTS FUND WITH $20,000 TO CHAMPION, $5000 LANDRUM BONUS DRAWING, 3C GRAPHIX ROY & MORE

Shot at history slips away for Elliott, Keselowski in DAYTONA 500 chaos

  Two former NASCAR Cup Series champions took the white flag signaling one lap to-go in Sunday’s 68th DAYTONA 500 in position to perhaps at last add DAYTONA 500 champion to their already accomplished racing resumes.

 

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