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POWRi WAR Sprints Set for US 36 Raceway Return

Tuesday April 28th...Returning to the high-banked clay of US 36 Raceway, the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League resumes competition on Friday, May 1, marking the second of three scheduled appearances at the popular Missouri oval. With $2,000 on the line for the winner, the mid-spring event continues to shape the championship battle as teams look to build consistency and fine-tune their program

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Heads West to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Pro Class Sees Several Changes for Rounds 3 and 4 of 2026 Season

Tuesday April 28th...Year-to-year continuity won out over slightly revised lineups when it came to the overall and Pro class wins to start the 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season at Sebring International Raceway in March. But two key changes have emerged in the Pro lineups since Sebring ahead of the cross-country trip West to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in picturesque Monterey, California for Rounds 3 and 4.

Attica, Sharon Bring First Ohio Trip of 2026 for World of Outlaws

tyler carr

Tuesday April 28th...The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is setting its clock back to Eastern time.

After spending the last several weeks in the central region of the country, The Greatest Show on Dirt is “Buckeye State” bound. Ohio awaits the world’s best Sprint Car drivers this coming weekend.

Super DIRTcar Series Slate in May Highlighted By Delaware, Canada, New York Stops

Quentin Young

Tuesday April 28th...The Beasts of the Northeast visits Georgetown, Cornwall, Weedsport, and Thunder Mountain

As the weather starts to get warmer in the Northeast, the Super DIRTcar Series prepares for May, featuring four races in 12 days.

IMSA and ASE Announce Multi-Faceted Partnership to Strengthen the Technician Pipeline and Elevate Consumer Confidence

Tuesday April 28th...The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) today announced a multi-faceted partnership that will aim to combat some of the challenges within the industry for each of IMSA’s 18 participating manufacturers — while raising the standard of service the motoring public receives at every dealership service center those manufacturers stand behind.

Special Indonesian-inspired livery for early leaders Huang and Ghiretti

2025 Mandalika winners Lu and Picariello amongst chasing pack

Tuesday April 28th...Sun, sea and supercars! Following a triumphant first outing 12 months ago GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS returns to the tropical island of Lombok this weekend for Rounds 3 and 4 at the coastal Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit.

California Ties Mean More for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Competitors Racing at Monterey

Baker’s Dozen: 13 Californian Drivers in GS at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Tuesday April 28th...For IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge competitors, particularly those with California ties, this year’s trip to Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will mean more.

Carson Hocevar’s first win highlights surge of young talent in NASCAR

Monday April 27TH...Carson Hocevar’s career first win in Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway was impactful not just personally for the 23-year-old but also for his Spire Motorsports team.

And frankly, also for the NASCAR Cup Series as a whole.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: World of Outlaws Rolling North for Midweek Clash at Independence, Dairyland Showdown

Emily Schwanke

Monday April 27TH...A huge week of Late Model racing in the Midwest is on the horizon.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is gearing up for a stretch of four races in five nights across two tracks in Iowa and Wisconsin. First up is the first midweek race of the 2026 season, a visit to Independence Motor Speedway on Tuesday, April 28, for a 40-lap, $12,000-to-win, showdown.

Super DIRTcar Series Joins World of Outlaws Late Models at Georgetown For New Mega-Event
The Beasts of the Northeast will battle for $7,500 in the Delaware Diamond on Wednesday, May 13

Joe Grabianowski

Monday April 27TH...The Super DIRTcar Series is joining the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision for a new powerhouse event at Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13.

Monday April 27TH...The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is excited to announce a new partnership with Steering Buddy, based in Anniston, Alabama. Mike Pearl, founder of the Steering Buddy system, has agreed to sponsor the Dark Horse Winner category for the remainder of the 2026 season.

NASCAR names Steve O'Donnell new CEO; Ben Kennedy COO

Monday April 27TH... Noting its always-evolving emphasis on growth and innovation, NASCAR announced Saturday major changes to its leadership structure naming Steve O’Donnell as the sport’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ben Kennedy as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

POWRi National & West Midget Leagues Spring Shuffle at Sweet Springs

Monday April 27TH...High-speed midget momentum heads to Missouri as the POWRi National Midget League and POWRi West Midget League converge on Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex for the Spring Shuffle on May 1–2.

lOCAL TRACK RACING & TESTING PREVIOUS RACING & TESTING

Friday April 24TH THRU Tuesday April 28th

Tuesday April 28th...If there was one common trend in the first day of the Indianapolis 500 Open Test, it’s that experience matters.

The top five drivers on the speed chart Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway each have made at least 10 starts in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” as 12-time “500” starter Conor Daly led with a best lap of 225.394 mph in the No. 23 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet.

Carson Hocevar rises at Talladega for emotional first NASCAR Cup Series victory

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Sunday April 26th....Fitting for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, Carson Hocevar turned in an ultra-original victory celebration sitting on the window ledge of his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet while driving around the massive 2.66-mile Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway soaking up the emotions that will forever define and reward his first victory lap.

AJ Walters Opens DIRTcar Pro Stock Series With Jim Normoyle Memorial Win at Utica-Rome

Joe Grabianowski

Sunday April 26th....It was a revolving door at the front of the field Sunday night at Utica-Rome Speedway. But after 47 laps, AJ Walters was the last man standing.

The Newport, NY competitor held off several challenges to earn his first career DIRTcar Pro Stock victory in the Jim Normoyle Memorial.

DENNEY’S 100TH USAC MIDGET START NETS KOKOMO GRAND PRIX GLORY

Ryan Sellers

Sunday April 26th....Over the course of Jacob Denney’s past two USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship feature starts at Indiana’s Kokomo

There was his 17th to 1st performance in June of 2025, and another plus-16 run from 19th to 3rd during this past Saturday night’s series season opener.

Sunday April 26th....Brandon Sheppard dominated Sunday night at Hagerstown Speedway, capturing the Conococheague 40 for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in commanding fashion.

The New Berlin, Illinois native earned $10,000 for his third LOLMDS victory of the season, taking the lead from Brandon Overton on lap three and pacing the remainder of the race. Sheppard crossed the finish line more than five seconds ahead of Overton,

Crystal Clear Night! DeVault Sweeps GLSS Opener at Crystal

There are some nights that it seems everyone and everything is working against you. Then, there are nights where it seems nothing can go wrong, and all you have to do is hang on and celebrate. Saturday night with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP, Plymouth, Indiana’s Zane DeVault enjoyed the latter.

LUX LOOTS MONTPELIER TO WIN MONTPELIER USAC MIDWEST THUNDER OPENER

Saturday April 25th...Matt Lux found the lead early, lost it, then gained it back just before the midway point to capture the victory in Saturday night’s USAC Midwest Thunder SpeeD2 Midget season opener at Indiana’s Montpelier Speedway.

GRANT LIFTS THE LID, OPENS USAC MIDGET SEASON WITH KOKOMO GP WIN

David Nearpass

Saturday April 25th...“I love Kokomo Speedway, and I love winning here even more.”

Justin Grant has done plenty of that in his career at the Indiana 1/4-mile dirt bullring, notching a total of 14 USAC national victories over the years, the majority of them in a sprint car.

14TH TO 1ST! LEWIS STEALS USAC MRA SPRINT OPENER WITH LAST LAP PASS AT SPRINGFIELD

John Lee

Saturday April 25th...Ricky Lewis’ last lap pass netted him the victory in a spectacular USAC MRA Sprint Car season opener on Saturday night at Missouri’s Springfield Raceway.

CONTROLLING THE CAPITAL: David Gravel Dominates Knoxville’s Premier Chevy Dealers Clash Finale

The two-time and defending champion cruises to his fourth victory of the season

tyler carr

Saturday April 25th...David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports are tough to stop at Knoxville Raceway.

A day after coming up one spot short at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World,” the two-time and defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champions refused to be denied.

GREEN MOUNTAIN MONEY: Mat Williamson Wins Inaugural King of the Clay at Devil's Bowl
Mike Mahaney takes over Series points lead after back-to-back podium finishes

Joe Grabianowski

Saturday April 25th...After a 29th-place finish in the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series opener at Lebanon Valley Speedway, defending Series champion Mat Williamson needed a good finish Saturday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.

Saturday April 25th...Lone Star Enduro Delivers Drama and Breakthroughs, with Random Vandals Racing, RS1, and BimmerWorld Claiming Double Point Wins

Pirelli GT4 America closed out Saturday at CieloVision GT World Texas powered by Samsung with a dramatic Lone Star Enduro at Circuit of The Americas,

Bauman, Tadman Repeat Ventura Heroics in Front of a Sold Out Crowd

tim lester

Saturday April 25th...Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson XG750R) formally announced his arrival as a 2026 Grand National Championship contender with a dominant performance in Saturday’s Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track presented by 805 Beer.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at BAPS Rained Out

Saturday April 25th...Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing officials, in conjunction with BAPS Motor Speedway, have announced that the event scheduled for Saturday, April 25 has been canceled due to the unfavorable weather forecast.

The event will not be rescheduled during the 2026 season.

Saturday April 25th...Due to a 90% chance of rain, Saturday’s $5,000 to-win Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series Spring event at Winchester Speedway was lost to Mother Nature for the third straight year. If it wasn’t for the herculean effort of track owner Greg Gunter in 2023 to get the track ready after a four-hour rain delay, it would have been the fourth straight year Mother Nature took the checkered flag for the early season event.

KYLE HARDY OPENS 2026 HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN’S TIRE/GUNTER’S HONEY TOUR SEASON VICTORIOUS WORTH $5000 IN THE RETURN TO GEORGETOWN

Friday April 24th...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series kicked off the 2026 season on Friday night at Georgetown Speedway. It marked the first appearance at the Sussex County oval in more than three years.

Friday Rained Out, USAC Midget Kokomo GP Shifts to Sat-Sun, April 25-26

Friday April 24th...The dates for this weekend’s Kokomo Grand Prix have been shifted by one day and will now run on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.

With a rain out on the originally scheduled date of Friday, April 24, the decision has been made to contest the complete event over the weekened with two consecutive nights of full programs for the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway.

Moore Masters Victory with POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints at Big O Speedway

Friday April 24th...Howard Moore showed speed all night at Big O Speedway to claim the Night One victory in the “Bluebonnet Showdown” with the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League seasonal event, leading twenty laps to earn his first career league victory.

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.

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.

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.