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A FRESH START: Matt Sheppard Launches 2026 with New Colors, Same Championship Drive
The 10-time Series champion welcomes IHRA as a new partner on the No. 9S car

The word “change” isn’t typically associated with 10-time Super DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard.

Emerson Axsom, Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports Going Full-Time with World of Outlaws in 2026

 Emily Schwanke

 It’s happening. Emerson Axsom is hitting the road full-time with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

Countdown to the DAYTONA 500: 12 days to go

Tuesday February 3rd...The car number 12 has been on DAYTONA 500 winning cars only twice – once with Bobby Allison in 1988 and again with Ryan Newman’s victory in 2008. That win for Newman proved to be among the most celebrated in the race’s history, however, as it came in the 50th running of The Great American Race. It marked the first DAYTONA 500 crown for legendary team owner, NASCAR Hall of Famer Roger Penske whose drivers, Newman and Kurt Busch finished first and second that day. And Penske would go on to collect two more Daytona 500 trophies – winning it with Joey Logano in 2015 and Austin Cindric in 2022.

  

Championship Caliber Entry List Announced for Clyde Hart Memorial

 Tuesday February 3rd...A deep and highly competitive field is set for the Sig Sauer Academy Clyde Hart Memorial presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch,

SCCA Runoffs Races to Road Atlanta in 2027

 Tuesday February 3rd...The SCCA National Championship Runoffs returns to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the 2027-'28 running of the historic winner-take-all even

IMSA Technology Symposium: IMSA Labs Launches and Why OEMs Race

Tech On-Track and Tech Worlds Collide at Third Annual Event

Tuesday February 3rd... IMSA is known for featuring the most technologically advanced racing cars competing in America. The tech world is now taking notice.

Tuesday February 3rd...INDYCAR and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have teamed up to promote this summer’s historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. The event will be the first-ever motor race on the National Mall and city streets, taking place Aug. 21-23 in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

 TOP FIVE STORYLINES: World of Outlaws 49th Season Begins with Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals

Dave_Olson

Monday February 2nd...The wait is over. The 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season is ready to fire off.

 

 IMSA 3D Scholarship Recipients Developing Strong IMSA Careers

Monday February 2nd...As another application period for the IMSA Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship closes this week, four of its previous recipients have made waves as they build their careers deeper within IMSA’s paddock.

WORLD’S LUCKIEST SPRINT CAR FAN: Gibson Reflects on Journey to 30th World of Outlaws Season

Trent Gower

Monday February 2nd...Johnny Gibson could’ve never imagined the future that awaited when his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car race left him in awe.

Monday February 2nd...SUCCESSFUL 2025 HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES SEASON SEES $200,000 IN POINT FUND MONIES DISTRIBUTED AT AWARDS BANQUET; TOP LATE MODEL, SPRINT CAR, SPORTSMAN MOD, PRO MOD & STOCK CAR RACERS HONORED

Countdown to the DAYTONA 500: 13 days to go

On Feb. 19, 2024, in his 13th start in a points-paying race at Daytona International Speedway, William Byron won his first DAYTONA 500, leading only the final four laps of the Great American Race. The driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet already had a victory to his credit at the World Center of Racing, having won the 2020 summer event at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. On Feb. 16, 2025, Byron successfully defended his win in NASCAR’s biggest race, setting up a try for an unprecedented third straight DAYTONA 500 victory on Sunday, Feb. 15.

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  Thursday January 29th thru MonDay February 2ND

Bacon Wins DIRTcar Nationals Finale; Courtney Crowned Big Gator Champion

 Emily Schwanke

Monday February 2nd...Volusia Speedway Park keeps on producing. New champions. New winners. Unforgettable races.

MONDAY WINNERS: Mefford, McKinney, Wallace, Jacoby, Thomas, Chamberlain Open DIRTcar Nationals Week 2 with UMP Modified Victories

 Emily Schwanke

Monday February 2nd... The second week of the 55th annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals opened with a packed Monday slate of seven Features for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

 

 

 

Impact of historic snowstorm forces move of NASCAR Clash to Wednesday

 

Monday February 2nd...Unexpectedly heavy snow from Saturday’s storm over the Southeast forced a second postponement of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals Program Postponed to Monday

 Saturday’ January 31st...Due to hazardous winds and frigid temperatures, Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals program is being postponed to Monday, keeping the safety and care of drivers and fans in mind..

Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium postponed until MondaySaturday’ January 31st...A steady snowfall on Saturday forced postponement of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium from Sunday to Monday to allow time to clear the track and provide safe access for fans.

Mefford Parks UMP Modified in DIRTcar Nationals Victory Lane at Volusia

Emily Schwanke

 Friday January 30th..Over the last three years, Charlie Mefford has pieced together his ideal driving style around Volusia Speedway Park.

 

Tyler Courtney Goes Back-to-Back with American Sprint Car Series at Volusia

 Emily Schwanke

Friday January 30th...America’s second Sprint Car race of 2026 gave fans one they’ll remember through the end of the year with multiple lead changes, hard charges and a hectic final 10 laps.

Tyler Courtney Wins ASCS Opener at Volusia in Return to Racing

 

 Emily Schwanke

 Thursday January 29th...It was never a question if Tyler Courtney would get back to Victory Lane in a Sprint Car, but a question of when. As it turns out, he didn’t have to wait long.

 Thornton Strikes First in Opening DIRTcar Nationals Feature with UMP Modifieds

Emily Schwanke

 Thursday January 29th...Ricky Thornton Jr is hunting for a spot in elite company at Volusia Speedway Park.

  

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