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Monday August 17th thru Sunday August 23rd

NASCAR Weekend Preview: New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Preece Looks to Keep Championship Hopes Alive at New Hampshire

Thursday August 20th - Only two NASCAR Cup Series regular season races and a few dozen points are left to decide which 16 drivers will compete in The Chase for the 2026 championship - and for native New Englander Ryan Preece, Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) represents a now-or-never opportunity to put himself among those title eligible.

FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER RON CAPPS RETURNS TO BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY AS NHRA 75TH ANNIVERSARY HONOREE -

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Thursday August 20th - Ron Capps is no stranger to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winner’s circle – especially at Brainerd International Raceway – and the three-time world champion will have his eye on another NHRA Brainerd Nationals win this weekend.

Thursday August 20th - With the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing season entering its final stretch, competitors have even more on the line as the $275,000 Big River Steel Bonus Program presented by ARP prepares to reward drivers for their performance throughout the closing weeks of the season.

Thursday August 20th - The body is “all steel” including the running boards, fenders, trunk lid and doors. The roof exterior top was replaced by Delgado’s upholstery using black marine grade vinyl. All body panels were reworked to give a smooth flowing surface. All body gaps were set to ¼” and straightened. Reinforced the “A” pillar and then installed the Hagen hidden hinges and Bear claw latches.

Grand National Championship Contenders Brace for Pivotal 79th Caterpillar Peoria TT

Tim Lester ama

Thursday August 20th - Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is Peoria, Illinois-bound for one of the most revered and renowned events in global motorsport – the World Famous Caterpillar Peoria TT presented by Walters Brothers Harley-Davidson, on Saturday, August 22.

What to Watch for: Michelin GT Challenge at VIR

GT’s Spotlight; GTD PRO Title Intensity; Continuity Fueling GTD Surge

Thursday August 20th - Something notable to watch for this weekend in the Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway is what not to watch for - the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s prototype classes – Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) and Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2).

wednesday August 19th.The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. will be the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES event on the streets of Washington, D.C., although the series did race in nearby Baltimore from 2011-2013. The 250-mile race distance makes it the second-longest street or temporary circuit race in INDYCAR SERIES history.

BRAINERD “BATTLE FOR THE AXE” RETURNS DURING FRIDAY NIGHT QUALIFYING AT NHRA BRAINERD NATIONALS

Visit Brainerd & Baxter presents special qualifying competition celebrating the Brainerd Lakes Area, as well as unique offerings from I Saw It In MN and the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

wednesday August 19th.Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd “Battle for the Axe,” presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter.

STARTING FROM SQUARE ONE: Windom Details Non-Wing to Wing Journey, Reflects on I-55 Win

tyler carr

wednesday August 19th. Emotion welled up for Chris Windom as he climbed from his race car at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park.

All the hard work. All the countless hours. All the hundreds of races in a Winged Sprint Car without a win. The commitment had finally paid off.

33 USAC Silver Crown Cars Entered for Saturday’s Springfield 100-Miler!

Brendon Bauman

wednesday August 19th.Thirty-three USAC Silver Crown drivers and cars are entered for this Saturday’s 63rd running of the Bettenhausen 100 Presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza at the Illinois State Fairgrounds dirt mile oval on August 22

IMSA Mourns Loss of Legendary Leader, Competitor Charlie Slater

Former IMSA owner, chief executive officer (CEO) and competitor Charlie Slater passed away last Saturday in South Florida at the age of 69 following an extended illness.

TOP FUEL’S DOUG KALITTA AGAIN RED-HOT HEADING TO NHRA BRAINERD NATIONALS

BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 18, 2026) – For the second straight year, things are coming together at the perfect time for Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta heading into this weekend’s NHRA Brainerd Nationals at famed Brainerd International Raceway.

Tim Lester

wednesday August 19th.The championship is on the line as the KICKER AFT Singles competitors arrive in Peoria, Illinois, for the 79th World Famous Caterpillar Peoria TT presented by Walters Brothers Harley-Davidson at the Peoria Motorcycle Club on Saturday, August 22.

wednesday August 19th.The Kenyon Midget Series goes back to the dirt this weekend at Lincoln Park Speedway. It will be the final dirt race of the 2026 season for the series. The Kenyon Midgets will join 410 Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Indiana Super Stocks, and Bombers for a full night of action.

Iowa Swing Forges New Chapter in World of Outlaws Hawkeye State History

Josh James

wednesday August 19th. The movie “Field of Dreams” famously asked the question, “Is this heaven? No, it’s Iowa.” But if you’re a dirt racing fan, they’re one and the same.

GSX Doubleheader Set for IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at VIR

P3 Has Weekend Off; GSX Field To Run Standalone Event

wednesday August 19th.Grand Sport X (GSX) competitors will have the spotlight to themselves in IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge action this week, with a pair of 45-minute sprint races at VIRginia International Raceway.

wednesday August 19th.Tune-in to FloRacing for LIVE coverage of the Caterpillar Peoria TT this Saturday, August 22.

Practice and qualifying begin at 12:30 PM ET followed by opening ceremonies at 3:00 PM ET.

Enjoy the SCCA Runoffs LIVE From Your Living Room

wednesday August 19th.The Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026, Mission Foods SCCA National Championship Runoffs is fast approaching, but if you can't make it to Road America, you can still watch the broadcast...for FREE!

Entry List Notebook - Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix

GS Points Leaders Seek Bounce Back from Abnormal Road America Results

Tuesday August 18th.-The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport (GS) championship leaders look to rebound from abnormal Road America results for the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix at VIRginia International Raceway.

Championship Chase Resumes with Minnesota Trip to Ogilvie, Jackson

tyler carr

Tuesday August 18th.-Minnesota is ready to welcome “The Greatest Show on Dirt” for the first time in 2026.

With the Knoxville Nationals in the books, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to resume the title fight with a weekend in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

Jared Mees, Harley-Davidson Team Up for Route 66 Centennial Ride to Springfield Mile

Dave Haughs

Tuesday August 18th.-Progressive American Flat Track fans can make the journey to the legendary Springfield Mile part of the race-day experience on Saturday, September 5, with a special Route 66 Centennial certified ride created and organized by 10x Grand National Champion and Springfield Mile promoter Jared Mees in partnership with Harley-Davidson.

Five-Race Iowa Swing Begins With Hawkeye 100 at Maquoketa

Emily Schwanke

Tuesday August 18th.- Knoxville may have gone quiet, but a packed month of dirt racing in Iowa is far from over.

The rest of August belongs to the Late Models, with five races at four different tracks across the “Hawkeye State” coming up over the next two weeks. The fun begins this weekend with Maquoketa Speedway’s biggest event of the year, the Hawkeye 100.

8-18 Becomes a Day to Honor the Life and Legacy of Kyle Busch

Tuesday August 18th.- On what certainly feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch’s impact on NASCAR, today - 8.18 a nod to Busch’s famed car numbers - the sport’s entire industry will recognize “Kyle Busch Day” with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite memories of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion on multiple media platforms.

DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series Joins SummerFAST With Utica-Rome Visit

Quentin Young

Tuesday August 18th.- For the first time since 2020, the top Sportsman drivers in the Northeast will battle at the “Home of Heroes.”

The DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series returns to action at the Utica-Rome Speedway on Wednesday, Aug. 19, as part of SummerFAST with the Super DIRTcar Series.-to-win.

ASCS National Tour Races Into Arkansas for Battle Royale at Riverside

Emily Schwanke

Tuesday August 18th.-The American Sprint Car Series is ready to crown new royalty in West Memphis.

Riverside International Speedway welcomes the 360 Sprint Cars for the final trip to the “Natural State” this season as part of the second annual King of the Ditch on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Grueling Three-Race Week Awaits DIRTcar Pro Stock Series
The Series will stop at Brewerton Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park

Quentin Young

.Monday August 17th - The road to Super DIRT Week 54 and the 2026 DIRTcar Pro Stock Series title has its toughest challenge ahead, as drivers prepare for three races over the next seven days

POWRi WAR Prepares for Round Four of ‘Road to the Hockett’ at Lucas Oil Speedway

.Monday August 17th - The ‘Road to the Hockett’ reaches Round Four on Saturday, August 22, as the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League once again converges on Lucas Oil Speedway for a critical late-season clash. With $2,000 awaiting the winner, the penultimate stop intensifies the championship picture, leaving little margin for error as teams finalize preparations for the upcoming Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial.

POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints Set for Lakeside, Lucas Oil, and Missouri State Fair Speedway

.Monday August 17th - A three-day spectacle of speed takes center stage as the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League visits iconic venues across Kansas and Missouri. The marquee weekend opens with the Sunflower State Showdown at Lakeside Speedway on Friday, August 21, continues with the championship round of the Road to the Hockett at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, August 22, and reaches its historic conclusion at the legendary half-mile Missouri State Fair Speedway on Sunday, August 23.

Logano’s Summer Surge Reshapes the NASCAR Cup Title Race

Sunday August 16th– While so much of the early season NASCAR Cup Series championship storyline centered on the apparent runaway opportunity for 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin to a first title, as the regular season winds down subplots arise and new characters have arrived changing the competitive outlook.

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SUMMER FIRST: Tony Finch II Wins First Career DIRTcar Sportsman Series Feature During SummerFAST at Utica-Rome

Joe Grabianowski

wednesday August 19th.Tony Finch II started SummerFAST with a Feature win at Weedsport Speedway and closed it out with the biggest win of his career at Utica-Rome Speedway. Young gun Bodie Marks and Utica-Rome first-timer Cody Manitta finished on the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series podium.

A FRIESEN FINISH: Stewart Friesen Closes SummerFAST With Utica-Rome Victory, Alex Yankowski Clinches Second SummerFAST Title

Joe Grabianowski

wednesday August 19th.The fifth annual SummerFAST finished exactly how it started, with Stewart Friesen standing in Victory Lane.

After passing Mat Williamson for the lead on Lap 28, the Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON driver never looked back to win Wednesday’s Super DIRTcar Series stop at Utica-Rome Speedway.