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 Monday June 29th thru Friday July 3rd

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Beswick Wins Incident-Strewn USF2000 Race at Mid-Ohio

 

gavin baker

Friday July 3rd -  Pabst Racing claimed its third win out of the last four USF2000 Presented by Continental Tires races when Eddie Beswick, from Sydney, Australia, emerged victorious from a messy opening leg of the USF Pro Patriot 250 Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio doubleheader.

Kennedy Becomes Youngest Ever USF Juniors Winner



 Friday July 3rd -   VRD Racing’s Edward Kennedy became the youngest driver to win a USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire race this afternoon in the first of two races that comprise the USF Pro Patriot 250 Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. Kennedy, from Mont-Tremblant, Que., Canada, was too young to contest the opening two race weekends of the season but has quickly made his presence known.

Frank Heckenast Jr. Ends Six-Year Summer Nationals Dry Spell at Red Hill

 

Braden Rouse

Friday July 3rd -  It’s been nearly six years since Frank Heckenast Jr. tasted victory with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals. Friday night at Red Hill Raceway, the drought finally came to an end.

Andretti Global Drivers Turn Up the Heat on Day 1 at Mid-Ohio

Friday July 3rd -  On a hot day in the heartland, Andretti Global had cars that were the hottest.

Specifically, teammates Will Power and Kyle Kirkwood were 1-2 on the speed chart as the Fourth of July holiday weekend began with a 95-degree afternoon at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

  Friday July 3rd -    Enzo Fittipaldi waited until the closing minutes of INDY NXT by Firestone practice Friday to top the speed chart, turning the fastest lap to kick off this weekend’s doubleheader at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Severe Weather Forces Cancellation of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Mansfield Speedway

Friday July 3rd -  Severe weather and torrential rainfall forced the cancellation of Friday night’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Mansfield Speedway after the program was halted during Heat Race No. 3.

Jason Feger Earns Milestone Summer Nationals Win No. 40 at Lincoln

tim hunt

 Thursday July 2nd -Milestone moments rarely come easy. Jason Feger had to work for a big one Thursday night at Lincoln Speedway, topping a thrilling, three-car battle for the lead and going on to his 40th career DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win.

FULLER'S LEGENDARY NIGHT: Tim Fuller Holds Off Alex Payne For Land of Legends Victory
Alex Yankowski finishes fourth, extends Series points lead to 14 over Mat Williamson

joe Grabianowski

 Thursday July 2nd -At age 58, Tim Fuller proved he still knows the path to Super DIRTcar Series Victory Lane.

The Edwards, NY driver led every lap of Thursday’s Stars and Stripes Spectacular at Land of Legends Raceway, holding off Alex Payne on multiple restarts to score his 37th career Series victory.

 

DANNER DELIVERS SWEET REDEMPTION WITH BC39 VICTORY

 

Rich Forman

Wednesday July 1st – Briggs Danner earned $20,039 for his feature victory during Wednesday night's BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Tanner English Grabs First Summer Nationals Win of 2026 at Farmington

tim hunt

Wednesday July 1st –  Since building a new team from scratch, Tanner English had been checking every box with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals to show it was worth it. But one box remained empty – a win.

 

eDWARDS TOPS STOOPS STAR SPANGLED SHOWDOWN ON BC39 OPENING NIGHT AT IMS

josh james

Tuesday June 30th – drake Edwards scored the victory in Tuesday night's Stoops Star Spangled Showdown at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Pierce Completes Northern Swing Sweep With First Norman County Triumph

  Tuesday June 30th – Bobby Pierce is rolling back to Oakwood, IL after a perfect northern swing.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision contested six races over the past 11 days across Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. Winning one of them would be a dream for many teams, and winning a handful of them would be a realistic goal for one like Pierce’s. Instead, they won all six.

Jason Feger Ties Don O’Neal with 39th Summer Nationals Win at Old No. 1

Tuesday June 30th – Some drivers grind it out just for a shot to win once on the Hell Tour. Jason Feger notched a meaningful 39th career DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win Tuesday night at Old No. 1 Speedway and reached a historic mark in the record books.

SONG OF THE BANDIT: Jimmy Phelps Cruises to Speedweek Kickoff Win at Weedsport
Mat Williamson finishes second, cuts Mike Mahaney's lead to 16 points in Series standings

Tuesday June 30th – For the second time in three years, Jimmy Phelps didn’t let a chance to deliver a victory at Weedsport Speedway go to waste.

The Baldwinsville, NY driver outdueled Darren Smith and Jordan McCreadie for the lead on Lap 25 and never looked back to win Tuesday’s DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Speedweek Kickoff.

Weeklong Thunderstorms, Rain Cancel Gopher 50 at Deer Creek

 Tuesday June 30th – With weather models showing thunderstorms and rainfall throughout the week and into the weekend in the Spring Valley, MN area, creating unfavorable conditions for racing at Deer Creek Speedway, World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and track officials have agreed to cancel the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50.

Seawright Outduels Morey at Camden for First Summer Nationals Win

 Monday June 29th - Sam Seawright checked a major career box Monday night at Camden Speedway, scoring his first career victory with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models in a thrilling photo finish.

 

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MONDAY June 29th Thru sUNDAY July 5th


The DIRTcar 358 Modified and DIRTcar Sportsman Series events will pick up where they left off on July 1

Joe Grabianowski

Friday July 3rd -  Can-Am Speedway’s Showdown in September weekend will be even bigger in 2026.

DIRTcar Northeast and track officials have rescheduled the remainder of the Pabst Shootout featuring the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series and DIRTcar Sportsman Series on Thursday, Sept. 10th

Celebrating the Latest Member of the “100 Club” – Harvey Harrison

 

 Friday July 3rd -   Longevity is arguably a trait that does not tend to be seen within the same organization or discipline of short track racing as much as it once was.  The Super Cup Stock Car Series has bucked that trend in certain ways with now a fourth member entering the triple digits in total starts during the latest evening of competition at Orange County Speedway.

INDYCAR Officiating Announces Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Grid Penalty 

Friday July 3rd -  INDYCAR Officiating has announced a six-position starting grid penalty for the entry of No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing for an unapproved engine change following a team test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Tuesday, June 23.

Return to Chicagoland features unknowns for many NASCAR Cup drivers

 

Thursday July 2nd - Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race is billed as a return to Chicagoland Speedway.

 In reality, nearly half the field will be competing on the 1.5-mile intermediate for the first time in Cup Series cars when drivers take the green flag in the eero 400 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 The Cup Series last raced at Chicagoland in 2019, when Alex Bowman took the lead from Kyle Larson with six laps left and went on to win by 0.546 seconds. At that time, Larson was still driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR FAMED 61ST ANNUAL IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS TO CLOSE OUT 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

 

 

 Thursday July 2nd - Tickets are now on sale for the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, as NHRA’s 75th anniversary season will come to a thrilling conclusion at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Nov. 12-15.

LMP2 and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: A Win-Win Overall

Third Consecutive Year WeatherTech Champions

hip’s Trip to CTMP Showcases LMP2 as Headliner

Thursday July 2nd - If it’s time for the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) then it’s time for the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) cars, teams and drivers to enjoy a weekend in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship spotlight for the third straight year.

NASCAR and Motorsport Network Announce Strategic Content and Commercial Partnership to Expand Reach and Engage New Audiences

Thursday July 2nd - NASCAR today announced a new content and commercial partnership with Motorsport Network, the world's largest independent motorsports and automotive media platform, designed to expand the reach of NASCAR original content and connect with fans across Motorsport Network's extensive global media ecosystem

Thursday July 2nd - cAmerican Racing Wheels, Blue Flames painted on sides, pinstripes on trunk, and dash by Kelly & Son, Dolphin Gauges, Power windows, Stereo System, 15" Steering Wheel, Backseat, Carpeted trunk, Nerf Bars, and Bumper with V8 insignia.

Wednesday July 1st – The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid is the 11th race of the 2026 season. There have been five winners in the first 10 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season. Alex Palou (Streets of St. Petersburg, Barber Motorsports Park, Streets of Long Beach and Streets of Detroit), Josef Newgarden (Phoenix Raceway and World Wide Technology Raceway), Kyle Kirkwood (Streets of Arlington), Christian Lundgaard (Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and Road America) and Felix Rosenqvist (Indianapolis 500).

 

 

Entry List Notebook – Chevrolet Grand Prix

LMP2 Headliner, Canadians in Action and Tight Title Battles

Wednesday July 1st – The Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class headlines the annual IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship trip to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park outside Toronto for a third straight year. The three classes all have relatively close title battles with 55 (LMP2), 60 (Grand Touring Daytona Pro) and 157 (Grand Touring Daytona) points covering first and second place. 

DIRTcar Sportsman Series to Crown Two Regional Champions as Part of Fourth of July Weekend

 Joe Grabianowski

Wednesday July 1st – While people across the United States celebrate America’s 250th birthday, two DIRTcar Sportsman Series regions will crown their 2026 champion.

Patriotic Theme Set for Fourth of July Open-Wheel Extravaganza


Potentially Pivotal Weekend for All Three USF Pro Championships



gavin baker

 Tuesday June 30th –Open-wheel racing aficionados will be in their element this Fourth of July weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Indeed, the entirety of the North American professional development system will be on display at the famed 2.258-mile, 13-turn road course situated just outside of Lexington, Ohio, ranging from the pinnacle, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, through INDY NXT and all three steps on the highly acclaimed USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire ladder.

Super DIRTcar Series Celebrating America's Birthday With Stars and Stripes Spectacular at Land of Legends

Tuesday June 30th –An annual Fourth of July weekend tradition continues this week as the Super DIRTcar Series prepares to bring fireworks and an America 250 celebration to the Finger Lakes.

BC39 Field is Set! 68 Drivers Ready for June 30-July 1 USAC Midget Races at IMS

josh james

Tuesday June 30th –The field is set with 68 USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget drivers and teams pre-entered for the eighth running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors on June 30 and July 1, 2026, at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Make It an Epic July with These National Solo Events

Tuesday June 30th –Between Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tours and the ProSolo Series, there are six (!) events on the calendar in July. Join the fun!

The Dan Bromley Legacy Fund

Tuesday June 30th –The Dan Bromley Legacy Fund has been created to support Dan’s wife, Connar, and their two young children following his passing this past weekend. 

 

Dan was a third-generation racer, champion, and respected member of the flat track community.

Tuesday June 30th –the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are set for an exciting Independence Day weekend in the Buckeye State with a pair of marquee events at two of Ohio’s premier dirt tracks.

REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP BACK FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR IN NHRA MISSION FOODS DRAG RACING SERIES 
 

 

 

Nearly $400,000 up for grabs across NHRA’s four professional categories during 75th anniversary season

nhra


 Tuesday June 30th – The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hit the halfway point last weekend in Norwalk, but that also means only four races remain in the regular season.

 HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR RETURNS TO STATELINE ON SATURDAY FOR THE "AMERICA 250" IN THE 2ND & FINAL VISIT OF 2026

Tuesday June 30th –The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series will return to Stateline Speedway this Saturday night (July 4) for the second and finial visit of 2026 to celebrate Independence Day.  

Mid-Week Doubleheader Takes DIRTcar 358 Modified Series to Weedsport, Can-Am

 Joe Grabianowski

 Monday June 29th- A crucial 48 hours on the road to the championship await the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series, with two consecutive nights of action in Central New York.

Monday June 29th- Officials with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing have announced that the Friday, July 3 event originally scheduled for Atomic Speedway has been relocated to Mansfield Speedway.

Massive Minnesota Week Includes Norman County Ahead of Deer Creek's Gopher 50

Emily Schwanke

Monday June 29th- The northern swing has reached the home stretch.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision has spent the past two weeks traveling across the upper Midwest, stopping at five different tracks across Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. Two more “Gopher State” facilities remain, including the state’s biggest dirt track event.

Three Takeaways: Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

Whelen's Roll, Vasser Sullivan's Reinbold Tribute, Crowds Keep Flocking to IMSA

Monday June 29th- Throughout the week leading into the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship drivers were keeping a wary eye on the weather.

Monday June 29th- The Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile is less than two weeks away.

On Saturday, July 11, Progressive American Flat Track returns to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for one of the most

Skill, strategy put Shane van Gisbergen back in Victory Lane at Sonoma

Monday June 29th- We all know that, given a car he likes, Shane van Gisbergen is all but unbeatable on a road or street course.

 After Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, we now know SVG can win in a car he hates.

 

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ROLEx 24 AT DAYTONA (read more) 

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