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NASCAR community mourns the loss of champion driver Kyle Busch

 

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NASCAR Cup Series champion driver Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41.

A joint statement from the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR confirmed Friday afternoon that Busch had passed away after being hospitalized with a severe illness.

joint Statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR Regarding the Passing of Kyle Busch

 

On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.

 Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha's parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.

 During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.

 lOCAL TRACK RACING & TESTING PREVIOUS RACING & TESTING

 tUESday May 19th thru  

Josh Rice of Crittenden, Kentucky led the final six laps Friday night to capture the Cowboy Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway, earning his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the 2026 season.

Jonathan Davenport continued his dominance at Lucas Oil Speedway during the 2026 season, capturing the Tribute to Don and Billie Gibson on Friday night at the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks.”

 

He’s starting 23rd in the field of 33 drivers, but it’s hard to blame Josef Newgarden for being eager for Race Day for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday.

Persistent rain forced postponement of Friday night’s North Carolina Education Lottery 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

PREDICTED RAIN FOR SATURDAY AT STATELINE POSTPONES "BILL LAW MEMORIAL" TO JUNE 13; SUNDAY'S HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT AT TRI-CITY STILL A GO

BULLRING BATTLE: Macedo Trumps Bayston for Second Jacksonville Victory-

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acksonville Speedway has done it again.

It’s tough to live up to the hype that the Illinois bullring brings. Fans come to watch the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series expecting to see one of the best races they’ll witness all year. And that’s exactly what Jacksonville continues to provide.

GO BRIGGS OR GO HOME!DANNER DOMINATES CIRCLE CITY SALUTE


Indy Racing

For Briggs Danner, Circle City Raceway just seemed to be one of those places that he couldn’t connect with over the years in USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship competition.

WIGAL WAXES USAC MW THUNDER MIDGETS

AT CIRCLE CITY

 

David Nearpass

Zach Wigal used the low line to slip by Matt Lux for the lead on lap eight, then carried on to victory during Thursday night’s 25-lap USAC Midwest Thunder SpeeD2 Midget non-points special event feature at Indianapolis, Indiana’s Circle City Raceway.

Rain began falling at the conclusion of the second B-Main on Thursday night, forcing officials to postpone the 13th Annual Cowboy Classic A-Main until Friday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. 

MOLES, GUNS & MONEY! IT’S A FIRST TIME HULMAN CLASSIC WINNER AT TERRE HAUTE

Indy Racing

Wednesday MAY 20TH- xactly four years to the day of his first career USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car start at Indiana's Terre Haute Action Track, Mitchel Moles (right) earned his first career Terre Haute victory during Wednesday's 56th Annual Tony Hulman Classic. Grand marshal and 1996 Hulman Classic winner Doug Kalitta (left) presented Moles the rifle in victory lane)

SANCTUARY: Schuchart’s Eldora Connection Adds Meaning to Victory

Tuesday May 19th-Everyone has their own sanctuary.

It might be a park. It might just be a cozy chair in a favorite room at home. Wherever it is in the world, it’s a place with a personal connection that brings comfort like nowhere else can.

lOCAL nEWS PRRVIOUS NEWS 

MONDAY May May 18TH Thru sUNDAY May 24th

FRIDAY may 22nd-the 78th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (24-28 June) promises to be exceptional. Presented during the first day of the official Prologue, this year’s entry list includes 70 GT3 cars and promises an incredible sporting contest between the biggest names in global sportscar racing.

 22-car field including eight different manufacturers ready for round one,  Eight drivers go head-to-head in new SRO GT Academy contest  GT World’s return to Monza set to be a fan favourite and Provisional entry list, Monza

FRIDAY may 22nd-The GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli will roar into a new era at Monza next weekend (May 29-31) with a record entry packed with new teams and drivers, plus a unique prize on offer through the new SRO GT Academy.

THE MONTH AHEAD: June Roadmap Includes New Tracks, Northern Swing

Emily Schwanke

FRIDAY may 22nd- Summertime in the dirt Late Model world means one thing – there’s no time to rest.

June will be one of the busiest months of 2026 for teams in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, with nine race nights on the docket. Following the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway, the Series will return to competition with three-straight weeks of action at seven different tracks spanning from West Virginia to North Dakota.

 44-car field ready for action at the legendary Temple of Speed, GT4 joins GT3, GT2 and McLaren Trophy with over 150 cars on track. , Huge crowd expected at one of the world’s most iconic venues Provisional entry list, Monza

FRIDAY may 22nd-The GT4 European Series will make its long-awaited return to Monza next weekend (May 29-31) with a boosted 44-car field ready for the high-speed challenge.

NTT extends its sponsorship of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, entering new phase of partnership

NTT and NTT DATA accelerate outcomes for Penske Entertainment through advanced AI and data capabilities

Partnership enhances growing momentum across sport, including rising viewership

FRIDAY may 22nd-NTT, Inc., together with NTT DATA Group Corporation, today announced the renewal of its sponsorship of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Under the renewed agreement, NTT has expanded its role beyond race analytics and fan engagement to provide advanced AI and data capabilities for Penske Entertainment and INDYCAR. This includes AI-driven operations, real‑time decision intelligence and emissions visibility across INDYCAR, the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and marquee events within the Penske Entertainment portfolio.

HELL’S NINE: Digging Into SummerNationals’ Longest Running Tracks 

josh james

FRIDAY may 22nd-Throughout the four decades of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, each schedule contains a rotation of new tracks to challenge drivers while leaving a share of traditional areas that have become mainstays. 

More than two hours before sunset on Sunday, NASCAR Cup Series drivers are scheduled to begin their long day’s journey into night with the commencement of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (6 p.m. ET on Prime Video, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 After Strong Connor Bobik Memorial Opener, Larson Eyeing More Marion Center Speed

Emily Schwanke
Last Friday night at Marion Center Raceway, Pennsylvania favorites Logan Zarin and Jared Miley stole the spotlight with their Connor Bobik Memorial prelim Feature wins. But they weren’t the only underdogs having an impressive night.

Same Race. New Date. Bigger Weekend

Sometimes a schedule change has a silver lining. Due to the forecast, we’ve rescheduled our May 23 race at Williams Grove to Saturday, July 11. While we never like having to move a race date, this one comes with a pretty exciting addition.

Our new date now lands on the same weekend as Gettysburg Bike Week, bringing even more energy, more fans, and more reason to make it a full weekend in Central PA.

POWRi 410 Sprints Ready for Holiday Weekend Double-Header at Lake Ozark Speedway

The POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League shifts into high gear this holiday weekend, bringing a star-studded field to the quick laps of Lake Ozark Speedway for the annual “Ozark Wave Breaker.” The high-stakes, two-night double-header begins with $5,000-to-win on Saturday, May 23, before raising the stakes to $7,000-to-win on Sunday, May 24, serving as a pivotal point in the early-season championship chase.

Custom resto-mod built by Roger Burman, lakeside rods Custom paint PPG Black & Green, Shock wave air ride, tubular control arms, Fat man dropped spindles, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 9in rear 355, Budnik wheels 18x7 235/40 front, 20x10 275/35 rear, operational 66 Chevelle hood vents, Narrowed Bumpers

Welcome to Downtown Detroit, Where IMSA Delivers Fun, Frenetic Action 

The 100-Minute “Street Fight” Term is Quite Applicable at Newer Track

The first attempt at a new venue rarely provides enough data to deliver meaningful metrics for what an IMSA race will, in fact, be like. But after two years, a clearer picture starts to emerge.


 

 

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Sportsman Series East, Central Region Take on Memorial Day Weekend Stops

Joe Grabianowski

For the first time in 2026, two of the four DIRTcar Sportsman Series Regions will be in action on the same weekend across two states.

First, the East Region races for the second time this season with a highly anticipated stop at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, VT, on Saturday, May 23

GT World Challenge powered by AWS headlines with 57-car grid and 10 manufacturers, GT World Challenge powered by AWS headlines with 57-car grid and 10 manufacturers and Three more high-level GT series add further action across Saturday and Sunday

Battle Highlights Super DIRTcar Series Memorial Day Weekend Doubleheader

Mat Williamson holds a nine-point lead over Alex Yankowski heading into Weedsport, Thunder Mountain

Joe Grabianowski

 Wednesday MAY 20TH-Memorial Day weekend is known as one of the greatest weekends in motorsports, and it will again include the SuperDIRTcar Series.

Entry List Notebook – Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic

IMSA GTP, GTD PRO Classes Head to Downtown Detroit


 

 Wednesday MAY 20TH-The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship heads to the streets of downtown Detroit for the third event on the shortest track and equal shortest race of the season. The Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic has served up two spicy 100-minute sprints in 2024 and 2025, which have both featured impressive late race passes for the lead and overall win.

Traditional Memorial Day Weekend Event Will Take Place Thursday at Lucas Oil IRP

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 Wednesday MAY 20TH-Potentially inclement weather forecast for Friday has resulted in the traditional Carb Night Classic being brought forward one day to this Thursday, May 21, when the top two rungs on the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire ladder will compete on the demanding 0.686-mile Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park oval in Brownsburg, Ind.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Close Points

 Wednesday MAY 20TH-The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Presented by FloRacing will converge in Wheatland, Missouri, for one of dirt racing’s most prestigious crown jewel events when the 34th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging takes place at Lucas Oil Speedway on Memorial Day weekend, May 21-23.

Taylor Lewan and Will Compton will meet drivers, team owners, NASCAR legends, and everyone in between, immersing themselves in the sport

 Wednesday MAY 20TH-NASCAR & Bussin’ With The Boys today announced the launch of a new weekly show - “Racin’ With The Boys.” Unveiled by Taylor Lewan and Will Compton this morning, “Racin’ With The Boys” will give fans a new taste of the stories that make NASCAR the sport it is, based on the highly acclaimed NFL show from the same team. Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions developed the show and will lead production of the series.

 Wednesday MAY 20TH-Three elite drivers are the latest additions to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

 

Two of those drivers—Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton—made their respective marks in NASCAR’s top division, the NASCAR Cup Series, before continuing their contributions to the sport as television analysts.

These HUGE Solo Awards Need Your Nominations

Wednesday MAY 20TH-The Heart of Solo, Driver of Eminence and Solo Cup celebrate members who make the sport stronger. Make your nominations now before it's too late!

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, Landmark Award

Harvick, Burton, Phillips Comprise Hall’s 17th Class

 

 Wednesday MAY 20TH-NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The three-person group – the 17th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips. In addition, Lesa France Kennedy was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

 Wednesday MAY 20TH-The National Pavement Sprint Car Rankings today released the first edition of the 2026 rankings. Sixteen-year-old Colton Bettis finds himself atop the first release of the 2026 rankings.

Wednesday MAY 20TH-HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR HOPING 3RD TIME IS A CHARM FOR "BILL LAW MEMORIAL" SATURDAY AT STATELINE BEFORE MOVING ON TO TRI-CITY ON SUNDAY

 

iMSA’s GTD PRO Championship Chase Is Tight and Unpredictable

Corvette, BMW, Porsche and Ford All Figuring Early Heading to Motor City in Detroit 

 Tuesday May 19th- A quartet of full-season driver pairings are clustered within just 74 points at the top of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) class. That margin is the closest among the top four in any of IMSA’s four classes through the first four race weekends of 2026. 

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Jacksonville, New Look Memorial Day Weekend Ahead for World of Outlaws

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 Tuesday May 19th-A big Midwestern week awaits the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

Three races. Three tracks. Three states. Four days.

First up, the Series sets course for a midweek battle in Illinois at Jacksonville Speedway for the Hy-Vee Perks 40 on Thursday, May 21.

Tyler Dippel is no stranger to Super DIRTcar Series events.

Joe Grabianowski

 Tuesday May 19th-But after more than a decade racing across the Northeast, he’ll take on a new challenge in his Big Block Modified career—a full-time run with the Beasts of the Northeast.

The Walkill, NY driver has joined the Series as the second MD3 Rookie of the Year contender in 2026, a decision that he said was easy to make.

Field of 70 GT3 cars divided into five classes, with 10 manufacturers represented

Brand-new Qualifying and Superpole format to be introduced at 2026 edition

Packed 10-day motorsport festival includes music from Dimitri Vegas and many other activities

 Tuesday May 19thThe 78th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (24-28 June) promises to be exceptional. Presented today (Tuesday 19 May) during the first day of the official Prologue, this year’s entry list includes 70 GT3 cars and promises an incredible sporting contest between the biggest names in global sportscar racing.

SiriusXM and NASCAR Sign Multi-Year Broadcasting Extension; Announce All-Star Programming Schedule for Coca-Cola 600 Week

  Tuesday May 19th- SiriusXM will continue to offer every NASCAR race and 24/7 SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel to fans nationwide through 2028

 Coca-Cola 600 Week programming will feature special shows and fan events with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano, Jeff Gordon and many more

 Tuesday May 19th-After a six-week layoff, the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series will roar back into action this Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd and 24th, with one of the biggest events of the 2026 season, the “Race for Heroes” at Barona Speedway. Gates will open at 2:00 p.m. each day, with racing set to start at 6:00.

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  Tuesday May 19th-This weekend’s Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile, scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, has been postponed due to an inclement weather forecast. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11.

INDYCAR Officiating Announces Indianapolis 500 Post-Qualifying Technical Violations and Penalties

Monday may 18th- INDYCAR Officiating has announced post-qualifying technical inspection penalties for the entries of No. 4 of A.J. Foyt Enterprises and No. 24 of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce that Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 34th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 in 2026. Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging also serves as the title sponsor of the Series’ Start/Restart Zone and is an official partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Circle City Salute! USAC Sprints Hit Indy on May 21

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Monday may 18th-There’s nothing finer than Indy in the month of May.

 

But while the NTT INDYCAR Series competitors prepare for 500 miles on the other side of the city at IMS, a different breed of open wheel racing will be slinging dirt at Indianapolis, Indiana’s Circle City Raceway, located on the southeast side of Indy.

Monday may 18th-The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is excited to announce the official dates and purses for the 2027 Speedweeks schedule, featuring 15 nights of action across three premier facilities in Florida and Georgia.

 

The 2027 Speedweeks campaign will begin at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Florida, from February 24-27 before continuing at Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida, from March 1-6. The tour will conclude at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Georgia, from March 9-13.

POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints Ready for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Lineup

 

Monday may 18th-A holiday weekend surge of Missouri speed ignites as the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League makes its highly anticipated debut at Electric City Speedway on Friday, May 22, before rolling into “The Lake” for a two-night showdown at Lake Ozark Speedway on May 23–24 during the ‘Ozark Wave Breaker.’

USAC Sprints Face off at Terre Haute 56th Hulman Classic May 20

josh james

Monday ay m18th-For more than a half century, the Tony Hulman Classic has been an event that every USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car driver desires to win.

 

The 56th annual chapter of the longest running USAC National Sprint Car event, dating back to 1971, returns to western Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track on Wednesday night, May 20.

 Grid grows significantly for second round of new retro series

 First-time entries include Nissan GTR and McLaren MP4-12C

 Races set for Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May at Spa Classic, organised by Peter Auto

Monday may 18th-The GT3 Revival Series returns to action this weekend (23/24 May) to stage the second event of its debut season, which takes place as part of Spa Classic.

Denny Hamlin’s competitive fire burns stronger than ever

Monday may 18th-Happy for himself and equally so, his Joe Gibbs Racing team, Denny Hamlin exuded an unmistakable sense of pride and confidence as he celebrated his victory Sunday afternoon in NASCAR’s annual All-Star Race at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway.

Hamlin won the exhibition race from pole position and led the most laps, ultimately beating a driver – a Joe Gibbs Racing teammate no less – that is 14 years his junior. 

 

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