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August 3rd thru August 9th

Teenager Sorensen wins Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Round 3 in Indianapolis, but PRO Round 5 was Rained Out

History was made in Indianapolis with 14 year-old Camren Sorensen winning PROSPEC at a new track, but PRO Round 5 was canceled for the first time in 23 years

Monday August 3rd - embarking on perhaps the most ambitious series shake up in its 23-year history, Formula DRIFT arrived at the second of three new tracks on its 2026 calendar. And after the unprecedented success of the previous Round at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut, the series was determined to continue its momentum at Indianapolis Raceway Park. This included paving sections of the track to create a more entertaining course for both the drivers and fans.

Three Takeaways: Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix

Expanded Event’s Buzz; WTR’s Welcome GTP Win Return; Tight Championship Battles

Monday August 3rd - If there’s one clear takeaway from any race at Road America, it’s that ‘America’s National Park of Speed’ is a seriously popular venue in the eyes of just about everyone.

The word "expansion" was a big part of the weekend proceedings, from the race length, to the car count, to the pit lane, and to the crowd itself.

Rounds Two and Three of CLS vs. BCRA Civil War Series This Weekend at Visalia and Lemoore

Monday August 3rd - After a five-week break, the Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Sprint Car Series returns to action this Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, for rounds two and three of the four-race Civil War Series matching the CLS against the Bay Cities Racing Association Lightning Sprints.

POWRi/NOW600 RaceTech Titanium $uper $eries Ready for River City Rumble at US 24 Speedway

The POWRi/NOW600 RaceTech Titanium $uper $eries converges on US 24 Speedway for the River City Rumble on August 6–8. Serving as the fourth of six marquee events, the battle-tested bullring will demand perfection as championship hopes and major payouts hang in the balance.

NASCAR and Coca-Cola Announce 250 Active-Duty Service Member and Veteran Recipients of NASCAR Heroes Pass Program

Select Service Members and Veterans Received Surprise Visits from NASCAR Drivers Daniel Suárez, Chase Elliott and Joey Logano

Monday August 3rd - nASCAR and Coca-Cola announced the names of the 250 active-duty service members and veterans across the country receiving a NASCAR Heroes Pass, granting them two tickets annually to a participating NASCAR race for the next 20 years. This program recognizes their service and sacrifice as part of NASCAR Salutes 250 Together with Coca-Cola.

Monday August 3rd - The popular Hellraizer Jacks Pit Crew Challenge returns Friday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m. at Florence Speedway as part of the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 weekend.

NHRA WELCOMES NEW SWAMP BOTTOM DRAG STRIP TO SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION

NHRA officials are excited to announce that Swamp Bottom Drag Strip, a new, state-of-the-art facility currently being built in Columbia, Miss., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the South Central Division (Division 4).

PIT BOX: Midweek showdown awaits Whelen Modified Tour teams at Thompson

Monday August 3rd - For the second time this season and 160th time overall, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this Wednesday for a special midweek show (8 p.m. ET on FloRacing).

The Thompson 150 presented by FloSports.com is the 11th of 16 events on the 2026 Modified Tour schedule as competitors seek to build momentum heading into the stretch run. Championship leader Patrick Emerling returns to Thompson as the two-time and defending winner of the annual midweek show at one of Modified racing’s most historic venues.

Magny-Cours welcomes more than 27,000 spectators for annual festival of motorsport

Monday August 3rd - Record grid set to tackle Sprint Cup doubleheader in France

Fan activities include pit walks, simulators, camping, and more

Full line-up of on-track action includes FFSA French GT, TC and F4 Championships

Magny-Cours welcomed another fantastic crowd this weekend as its annual festival of motorsport brought more than 27,000 spectators to the French venue. They enjoyed a non-stop schedule of track action, headlined by the GT World Challenge powered by AWS Sprint Cup, as well as plenty of activities in the paddock and beyond.

POWRi StockMod Newsletter August 3

Monday August 3rd - Another exciting weekend for the POWRi Super Stock Division! Congratulations to Terry Schultz on his feature win at Lake Ozark Speedway and Aaron Poe for parking it in Victory Lane at Central Missouri Speedway.

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WEDNESDAY jULY 29TH thru Sunday August 2nd

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Cadillac WTR Back on Top After Spirited Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America

Inter Europol Claims Second Straight LMP2 Win

Sunday August 2nd -In a high-spirited, six-hour battle at one of the world’s most renowned road courses, Portugal’s Filipe Albuquerque and American Ricky Taylor guided the No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac V-Series.R Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) to overall victory in Sunday’s Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix.

Pfaff Delivers First IMSA Lamborghini Temerario GT3 Win at Road America

Winward Mercedes-AMG Continues Winning Ways in GTD

Sunday August 2nd -Pfaff Motorsports scored an emotional Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) class victory Sunday at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America, claiming both the first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and North American race win for the new-for-2026 Lamborghini Temerario GT3.

Gastón Irazú Takes Race 2 Win in New Jersey

Sunday August 2nd - Gastón Irazú returned to the podium for the second time this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), continuing his Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) win streak.

Cooper Shipman Returns to Victory Lane in Race 2 at NJMP

Whitney Strickland Wins Again in Masters Cup

Sunday August 2nd -Cooper Shipman earned his second Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) victory, winning Race 2 at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) on Sunday morning.

Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir Continue Winning Streak in NJMP Race 2

Sunday August 2nd -Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir returned to Victory Lane at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) for the second time this weekend, winning Race 2 in Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC). Warm temperatures combined with an all-green race proved to be a challenge, but for the two drivers who lead the Ligier JFC classes in victories this season, it wasn’t one they couldn’t overcome.

luke Powers Declared Winner in Race 1 at NJMP

Whitney Strickland Wins in Masters Cup

Sunday August 2nd -Luke Powers earned his first Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) win in Race 1 at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Saturday afternoon.

GRANT GETS TRI-STATE FINALE,CUMMINS COLLECTS USAC INDIANA SPRINT WEEK TITLE

josh james

Saturday August 1st - Justin Grant won the night while Kyle Cummins won the week after all was said and done during Saturday night’s 39th annual USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week Presented by K & N Filters finale at Haubstadt, Indiana’s Tri-State Speedway.

OUTLAW EXCELLENCE: Gravel Holds Off Schuchart for Williams Grove Summer Nationals Score

The defending champion survives Schuchart’s last gasp for his 10th win of the season and $20,000

tyler carr

Saturday August 1st - Pennsylvania will always be a special place for David Gravel no matter how loud the boos get.

Competing in the “Keystone State” helped launch the Watertown, CT’s racing career. Battling the PA Posse is one of the best ways for any young racer to sharpen their skills and see if they’ve got what it takes to make it in Sprint Car racing.

Tanner Thorson Triumphs in Round Three of Road to the Hockett at Lucas Oil Speedway

Saturday August 1st - Tanner Thorson used a bold restart move and flawless closing laps to score the Round Three victory in the Road to the Hockett with the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League at Lucas Oil Speedway, leading the final twelve laps to earn his second career league victory and first of the 2026 season.

Jack Wagner Cruises to Round Three Road to the Hockett Victory at Lucas Oil Speedway

Saturday August 1st - Jack Wagner put together a commanding performance Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway, leading nineteen of twenty laps to capture Round Three of the Road to the Hockett with the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League. The victory marked Wagner’s seventh career league triumph and his second of the 2026 season.

Pierce Wins Third USA Nationals in Four Years, Ties Single-Season Win Record

Emily Schwanke

Saturday August 1st - Bobby Pierce can never be counted out, and Saturday night was proof of why.

The two-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision champion has dominated the dirt Late Model world all summer long, but Thursday’s opening night of the USA Nationals was a rare lackluster showing. Pierce qualified poorly, didn’t gain much ground in his Heat Race and finished 12th in the Feature, his worst Series run of the season.

Gastón Irazú Victorious in Race 1 at NJMP

Saturday August 1st - astón Irazú scored his fourth win of the 2026 Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) season on Saturday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP).

Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir Win Ligier JFC Race 1 at NJMP

Saturday August 1st - Edward Kennedy and Beckham Jacir collected class wins in Ligier Junior Formula Championship’s (Ligier JFC) Race 1 at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) on Saturday afternoon.

Kyler Johnson Bags Awaited First ASCS National Tour Victory at Viking Speedway

Mike Spieker

Saturday August 1st - After 124 starts, Kyler Johnson has completed the dream of becoming an American Sprint Car Series winner.

The Quinter, KS native achieved a four-year-long quest with a standout 25 laps in the National Tour’s first trip to Viking Speedway for the Rock On Trucks Gopher State 360 Sprint Car Challenge.

Car Blanche Makes a Name for Itself with Michelin Pilot Challenge Road America Win

Herta Hyundai Returns to the Top of TCR

Saturday August 1st - Car Blanche is a new name and entrant to IMSA competition this summer, who has delivered an intriguing start to its tenure since YRB Racing acquired the former van der Steur Racing. But make no mistake, Car Blanche has quickly made an impression.

Its most forceful statement to date came Saturday at the Road America 120 as the new team scored its first overall and Grand Sport (GS) class victory in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge in only its third start.

Yelloly Leads Front-Row Sweep for Acura Meyer Shank Racing for Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America

Goldburg Puts No. 22 United Autosports USA ORECA in Catbird Seat in LMP2

Saturday August 1st - For the second consecutive year, the No. 93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Acura ARX-06 will lead the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Chamiponship field to green at the historic Road America road course.

Brit Nick Yelloly turned in a lap of 1 minute, 49.233 seconds (133.409 mph) to take pole position for Sunday’s six-hour Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix (11:40 a.m. ET on Peacock).

King, Wadoux Take First Career Motul Pole Awards at Road America

"Rexy" Porsche on Point for Home Race

Wadoux Becomes First Woman to Win WeatherTech Championship Pole Since 2018

Saturday August 1st - It was a day of firsts at Road America in the production car-based GT classes of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in qualifying for the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix.

Harry King earned his first Motul Pole Award in the Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) PRO class in the No. 77 AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R that he shares with Nick Tandy.

ericsson, Persing Lead Quartet of New Lamborghini Super Trofeo Winners at Road America

Chambers, Porter, Holguin and Touchette Add Class Wins

Saturday August 1st - A quartet of new winners emerged in the second 50-minute Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America race at Road America to cap off the fourth event weekend of the 2026 season.

Wayne Taylor Racing secured its first overall and Pro class win since WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in May with Hampus Ericsson and Nick Persing sharing the No. 1 Wayne Taylor Racing, Lamborghini Palm Beach, Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2.

Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Saturday August 1st - Alexander Rossi took another step into the future of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on Saturday, completing the first on-track test of the new Dallara IR-28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The 2016 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner put the all-new car through its initial paces during a productive development session on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course, helping begin the testing process for the chassis that will debut for the 2028 NTT INDYCAR

2026 FORMULA DRIFT PRO CHAMPIONSHIP IN INDIANAPOLIS CANCELLED BY STORM

Saturday August 1st - “I am sad to announce that for the first time in the 23-year history of Formula DRIFT, we have been forced to cancel the remaining PRO Championship Competition heats that were taking place at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis for the first time,” said Ryan Sage, Formula DRIFT President.

The Roth Motorsports crew becomes the first to double digit victories with a triumph over the PA Posse

TYLER CARR

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - The Pennsylvania Posse struck first this week, but the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series answered.

After York, PA’s Chase Dietz knotted up the 2026 scoreboard of the sport’s fiercest rivalry with a Wednesday win at BAPS Motor Speedway, it was Michael “Buddy” Kofoid putting The Greatest Show on Dirt back on top.

XONINE Pair Thwart Rivals, Weather to Win Road America Lamborghini Super Trofeo Opener

WTR ProAm Win Streak Continues; 89X and Forty7 Break Through in Am and

LB Cup

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - Will Bamber and Hampus Ericsson engaged in a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle to start Friday’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America first race at Road America. But their teammates Darius Trinka and Nick Persing finished the job, as a combination of potentially treacherous weather and traffic ahead of them made for a fun yet frantic finish.

Ryder McCutcheon Motors to POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Victory at Humboldt Speedway

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - Ryder McCutcheon held steady out front at Humboldt Speedway with the POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League, leading the final twenty-two laps to earn his second career league victory in an outstanding caution-free feature.

BALLOU BAGS BLOOMINGTON’S SHELDON KINSER MEMORIAL ON FINAL LAP

Ryan Sellers

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - Last season, Robert Ballou endured an accident at Bloomington Speedway that left him with a broken back and wound up costing him the remainder of the season.

On Friday, just one day shy of a full year since that accident, Ballou returned to the scene and conquered the red clay 1/4-mile, winning the 35th running of the Sheldon Kinser Memorial after race leader Gavin Miller ran out of fuel on the back straightaway on the final lap, ending his bid for a first career USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship victory.

Grisham Delivers Heart of Racing Team’s Third Straight IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Pole of Season at Road America

Montour Records Fourth Straight Pole in TCR for Honda

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - Hannah Grisham has won Heart of Racing Team’s third straight pole for either herself or Hannah Greenemeier in the all-Hannah lineup aboard the team’s No. 26 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 EVO.

Acura 1-2 Makes Early Statement at Road America

United Autosports USA, Manthey and Car Blanche Top Respective Class Charts

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - It’s only Friday, but Nick Yelloly looked like he enjoyed a ‘Sunday drive’ around Road America as practice opened for the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix. It’s the eighth race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season and the fourth of five races in the 2026 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup.

2026 FORMULA DRIFT PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION RESULTS FROM ROUND 3 IN INDIANAPOLIS

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - The Link ECU PROSPEC drivers had to contend with changing track conditions as light rain affected the level of grip in the latter stagesAfter claiming his first podium in Round 2, and overcoming the challenges of learning a new track, 14 year-old Camren Sorensen secured his first FD victory and became the youngest winner in the series’ 23-year history

Unfavorable Forecast Cancels All Star Event at Hartford Speedway

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - After discussions with Hartford Speedway officials, the July 31st NAPA Auto Parts All Star
Circuit of Champions presented by Valvoline event has been canceled due to unfavorable
forecasts this evening and into the night. This event will not be rescheduled.
The next event for the All Stars is Friday, August 7th, and Saturday, August 8th, at Stateline
Speedway in Busti, NY. Friday's portion of the weekend will pay $5,000 to win, and Saturday's
portion will pay $10,000 to win. For more information, visit www.allstarsprints.com.

Continuous Rain Postpones Friday USA Nationals Program, Saturday Start Time Moved to 5PM

fRIDAY jULY 31ST - Due to the all-day rain impacting the New Richmond, WI area throughout the morning and afternoon on Friday, leading to saturated grounds across the facility, officials from the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision and Cedar Lake Speedway have agreed to postpone the Friday portion of the USA Nationals

FORMULA DRIFT PRO & PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RESULTS FROM INDIANAPOLIS

tHURSDAY jULY 30TH - With Indianapolis Raceway Park appearing on the Formula DRIFT schedule for the first time, the series decided to resurface parts of the course to improve the drift spectacle. The changes were developed in conjunction with Driver Liaisons Ryan Litteral, Ken Gushi and Matt Field as well as FD Judges Brian Eggert, Reese Marin, Robbie Nishida and Vernon Zvanevald, plus the Formula DRIFT Competition Department.

Tyler Erb Opens USA Nationals in Victory Lane at Cedar Lake

Emily Schwanke

tHURSDAY jULY 30TH - Tyler Erb has a colorful history at Cedar Lake Speedway, one that now includes a victory.

“Terbo” has been a regular at the USA Nationals since 2016, scoring a best finish in the main event of third in 2022. But his most infamous moment in New Richmond, WI had nothing to do with his results, as Cedar Lake was the site of his on-track retaliation incident against Bobby Pierce in 2020 that resulted in a suspension.

CHAMPION MOVE! CUMMINS’ HEROICS CAPTURE DON SMITH CLASSIC AT TERRE HAUTE

David Nearpass

tHURSDAY jULY 30TH - “’I’ve always wanted to be a champion, but I’ve wanted to be able to make champion moves whenever the pressure is on.”

By all accounts, Kyle Cummins certainly made a champion level move to take the lead and the victory on Thursday night during the 16th running of the Don Smith Classic at the Terre Haute Action Track, round seven of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week Presented by K & N Filters.

PROTECTING THE PORCH: Dietz Defeats World of Outlaws for Bricker’s Bash Victory

The winningest driver in the country bests the two winningest World of Outlaws drivers to score one for the PA Posse at BAPS

TYLER CARR

WEDNESDAY jULY 29TH - The Bricker’s french fries belonged to the PA Posse Wednesday night.

The Pennsylvania fans erupted as they watched the Posse even the 2026 scoreboard with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in the sport’s fiercest rivalry. York, PA’s Chase Dietz made the “Keystone State” crowd proud as he held off two of the best Sprint Car drivers in the world on home turf at BAPS Motor Speedway.

SWANSON SCORES! WINS PARAGON’S USAC INDIANA SPRINT WEEK RETURN

Rich Forman

WEDNESDAY jULY 29TH - It had been 28 years since Paragon Speedway last hosted a USAC Indiana Sprint Week event, and for most of Wednesday night’s feature, Jake Swanson raced out to a lead that was 28 light years ahead of the competition. Or so it seemed.