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Carson Hocevar continues his roll with NASCAR Truck Series win at Texas

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Friday mAY 1ST-The glass slipper still firmly on his foot from last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, Carson Hocevar mashed the gas in overtime on Friday night and ran away to victory in the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Beating runner-up and Spire Motorsports teammate Kyle Busch to the finish line by 0.730 seconds in overtime, Hocevar notched his sixth career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory at the 1.5-mile intermediate track that gave him his first in the series in 2023.

Friday mAY 1ST-Ricky Thornton Jr. tracked down race-long leader Hudson O’Neal and made the winning pass on lap 41, then held on to capture his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing victory of the season Friday night at Circle City Raceway.

Thornton’s 58th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win earned him $15,000 in the Series’ second-ever visit to the Indianapolis facility. O’Neal finished second, with Max Blair rounding out the Big River Steel podium in third. Mike Marlar finished fourth, followed by Devin Moran in fifth.

Nick Hoffman Reclaims Points Lead With Friday Mississippi Thunder Victory

Emily Schwanke

Friday mAY 1ST-Nick Hoffman couldn’t have asked for a better 34th birthday present than the one he gave himself.

Entering Friday’s portion of the Dairyland Showdown at Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Bobby Pierce had won the last three races on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision trail, and Hoffman was at risk of letting Pierce pull away in the points battle. He needed a momentum shift, and that’s exactly what he got.

Cadillac, Corvette Pace Practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Throwback Liveries Abound at StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship

Friday mAY 1ST-The most modern and technically advanced cars racing in North America rolled out in evocative throwback liveries as IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship practice began for the StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Bobby Pierce Scores Third-Straight World of Outlaws Win in Dairyland Showdown Opener

Emily Schwanke

Two days ago, Bobby Pierce left Victory Lane at Independence Motor Speedway with a few final words:

“Let’s go get another one Thursday.”

Wednesday April 29th-One day after veterans dominated the speed chart, rookie Caio Collet rode the aerodynamic wave to the fastest overall speed of the Indianapolis 500 Open Test on Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bobby Pierce Ties Shane Clanton With 48th World of Outlaws Win at Independence

EmilySchwanke

Wednesday April 29th-Tuesday April 28th-Bobby Pierce’s meteoric rise through the record books reached another major milestone on Tuesday night.

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

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MONDAY sUNDAY APRIL 27TH Thru sUNDAY May 3RD

GT World Challenge America Heads to Sebring for Third Round Showdown Under the Lights

Friday mAY 1ST- GT World Challenge America powered by AWS continues its 2026 campaign at Sebring International Raceway from May 8th to 10th, marking the third round of the season and another pivotal moment in the early championship fight. Following two action-packed events at Sonoma Raceway and Circuit of The Americas, teams now turn their attention to one of the toughest, most historic, and physically demanding circuits in not only North America, but the entire world.

Meet One of the Pit Area’s Most Positive Personalities, Jimmy Fitzwater

tyler carr

Friday mAY 1ST- Life as a crew member with a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series team is far from glamorous.

Sure, it’s a job many would love to have, but that doesn’t make the late nights and early mornings easy. Parking lot maintenance all through the summer, and often far from home. Quarter car wash trips beyond midnight. Long trips from track to track. It may be an occupation many aspire to have, but it doesn’t mean they’re all cut out for it. It’s easy to get worn down by the grind.

Skylar Gee Teams with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for Duration of 2026 World of Outlaws Season

tyler carr

Friday mAY 1ST- Skylar Gee has joined forces with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for the remainder of the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season.

The move comes after Wheeler and Scotty Thiel parted ways following the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash at Knoxville Raceway. Thiel’s best run aboard Wheeler’s No. 16C through 16 races this year was 11th at Volusia Speedway Park in March.

Saturated Grounds and Cold Temperatures Force Cancellation of Great Lakes Sprints Event at Montpelier

Friday mAY 1ST- Officials with Montpelier Speedway and the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT and ARP and Great Lakes Traditional Sprints Presented by MacAllister CAT have cancelled the race scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. Saturated grounds paired with continued rainfall and forecasted cold temperatures have led to the decision to cancel the event. The Great Lakes Super Sprints portion of the show will not be rescheduled. Officials are working to find a suitable reschedule date for the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints portion of the show.

NASCAR and Coca-Cola Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by Honoring Military Service Members through NASCAR Heroes Pass Promotion as part of NASCAR Salutes

Selected Active-Duty Service Members and Veterans will receive Two Tickets Annually for 20 years

Friday mAY 1ST- NASCAR and Coca-Cola are expanding their shared commitment to the military community this May with the return of NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola, while also honoring America’s 250th anniversary through a special evolution of the program: NASCAR Salutes 250 Together with Coca-Cola.

NASCAR Weekend Preview: Texas Motor Speedway

After breakout win, Carson Hocevar brings confidence to Lone Star State

For Carson Hocevar, success arrived a week early.

Before last Sunday, it would have been reasonable to pick Texas Motor Speedway as a possible venue for Hocevar’s first NASCAR Cup Series win, given his performance at the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway.

What to Watch for: StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship

Throwback Weekend; Porsche’s Monterey Win Streak On the Line; GTD’s Seesaw Points Battle

“History” comes to mind often when referring to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey. From the iconic Corkscrew to the Mario Andretti Hairpin, Rahal Straight and Rainey Curve, the track often shortened to “Laguna” ranks among North America’s most historic natural terrain road courses. To be sure, many of the finest in IMSA’s history have contributed to their fair share of that.

Southern Indiana Showcase! Bloomington & Tri-State Up Next for USAC Sprints May 1-2

Steve Koletar

The Red Clay & The Class Track.

That’s two tracks located in southern Indiana that you can instantly recognize simply by stating those two monikers.

This is an all original, numbers matching survivor. It has new brakes and suspension parts , new exhaust, it runs good and starts right up. It’s straight as an arrow. It does have pitting in some chrome. Front bumper needs rechrome.

KICKER AFT Singles Set for Silver Dollar Showdown

tim lester

The KICKER AFT Singles championship fight that will continue with the Silver Dollar Short Track this Saturday, May 2, in Chico, California, is shaping up to be among the most competitive and compelling in years.

Weedsport Hosts DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Opener

Brian Nacewicz

For many of the top Sportsman drivers in the Northeast, the road to a 2026 DIRTcar Sportsman Series title kicks off on Sunday.

The Central Region starts its six-race campaign with a stop at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY, on Sunday, May 3. Drivers will battle in a 30-lap Feature paying $1,000-to-win.

Pete Willoughby: From Dirt Late Models to Keith Kunz’s Inseparable Partner

Pete Willoughby is known among most people as the right-hand man to Keith Kunz in forming the most successful dirt Midget program of the modern era.

Before that, he was once an Indiana racer trying to make it into the big leagues of dirt Late Models.

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has announced that Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson has been named the Official Motorcycle Dealership of the CRESCO CAT Silver Dollar Short Track, set for May 2 at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.

Chastain visits Arlington National Cemetery, lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Few motorsports events carry the prestige of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway during Memorial Day weekend. One of the honors the defending winner of the crown-jewel event participates in is the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Wednesday April 29th.. ThrottleFest descends on Budds Creek Motocross Park in just a few short weeks! From May 14–17, we’re bringing you four days of absolute motorsports mayhem. This isn't a casual Sunday drive; it’s a full-throttle festival experience that’s closing in fast.

New Year of Hoosier Weekly Championships Begin for DIRTcar Northeast Competitors

Joe Grabianowski

Wednesday April 29th..With the calendar turning to May, many of the top weekly competitors across the Northeast will begin their journey to become the best weekend warrior.

Like in 2025, five divisions will take part in the Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championships in 2026, as drivers battle through New York, Vermont, and Canada from now until Labor Day weekend.

Wednesday April 29th..With one points-paying race in the books for the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP, the season rolls on with a huge doubleheader weekend in Buckeye country, and in the land of the Hoosiers. Limaland Motorsports Park is slated to open the 2026 season with GLSS on Friday, May 1st, while Montpelier Speedway welcomes GLSS alongside the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints on Saturday, May 2nd

Frontrunners from Season Opener Provide Thoughts Toward Revitalized Lonesome Pine Visit

Wednesday April 29th..The Super Cup Stock Car Series spring string of events moves to another 3/8-mile oval with a rather distinct story. Lonesome Pine Raceway has undergone a substantial makeover over the winter months that has competitors looking forward to what the Coeburn, Virginia facility can offer come Saturday, May 2nd.

Wednesday April 29th..The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing launches the month of May with a highly anticipated two-race swing, featuring events at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, May 1, followed by Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2.

2026 Solo Nats: Preliminary Run Days, Pricing, and More!

Wednesday April 29th...The 2026 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships is coming up fast, and we have the info you're looking for. From preliminary run days to registration dates and entry fees, #SoloNatsHasStarted.

Cheryl Pearson

Wednesday April 29th..AMA Pro Racing is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime track builder and flat track supporter Dennis Pearson.

Born September 10, 1954, in Indian River, Michigan, Pearson was part of a family deeply rooted in racing. His brothers Scott, Paul, and Gordon were all involved in competition, continuing a family tradition that spanned generations.

PIT BOX: For the first time in 35 years, Oxford Plains Speedway welcomes the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

Wednesday April 29th..Almost 35 years have passed since the roar of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour has been heard in Oxford, Maine. That changes Saturday night when the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour takes center stage for the running of the All States Materials Group 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway (6:15 p.m. ET on FloRacing).

California Lightning Sprints Race to Bakersfield for Explosive Round Five Battle

Wednesday April 29th..The California Lightning Sprint Car Series roars back into Kern County this Saturday night, May 2nd, when Motor City Buick/GMC presents the first of two 2026 appearances on the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The event marks round five of the CLS season, and if the first four races are any indication, fans are in for another wide-open battle.

SoCal Lightning Sprints Rained Out at Barona — Race for Heroes Up Next May 23–24

Wednesday April 29th..Last Saturday night, April 25th, the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series was slated to compete at its home track, Barona Speedway. However, Mother Nature had other plans, forcing the cancellation of the event.

Tim Lester

Wednesday April 29th..Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has announced that CRESCO CAT Rentals will serve as the entitlement sponsor of the Silver Dollar Short Track, set for May 2 at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.

As part of the partnership, CRESCO CAT Rentals will provide all heavy equipment for the event, which supports event setup and ongoing track preparation on race day to help ensure a smooth, well-executed event.

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.

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Thornton Denies O’Neal for Circle City Victory on Friday Night

Nick Hoffman Reclaims Points Lead With Friday Mississippi Thunder Victory

Bobby Pierce Scores Third-Straight World of Outlaws Win in Dairyland Showdown Opener

Rookie Collet Tows to Top on Final Day of Indy 500 Open Test

Bobby Pierce Ties Shane Clanton With 48th World of Outlaws Win at Independence

Daly Leads Experienced Group Atop Day 1 of Indy 500 Open Test

Three-Way Grand National Championship Battle Arrives at Silver Dollar Speedway

Skylar Gee Teams with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for Duration of 2026 World of Outlaws Season

Southern Indiana Showcase! Bloomington & Tri-State Up Next for USAC Sprints May 1-2

1959 Chevrolet Impala 2-door hardtop

Rice and McCowan Set for O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year Battle

Weedsport Hosts DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Opener

Pete Willoughby: From Dirt Late Models to Keith Kunz’s Inseparable Partner

Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson Named Official Motorcycle Dealership of CRESCO CAT Silver Dollar Short Track

ThrottleFest is Fast Approaching Do You Have Tickets Yet?

New Year of Hoosier Weekly Championships Begin for DIRTcar Northeast Competitors

Limaland & Montpelier On Tap This Weekend for Great Lakes Super Sprints

Frontrunners from Season Opener Provide Thoughts Toward Revitalized Lonesome Pine Visit

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for Doubleheader at Circle City and Florence

2026 Solo Nats: Preliminary Run Days, Pricing, and More!

AMA Pro Racing Mourns the Loss of Former Track Builder Dennis Pearson

CRESCO CAT Rentals Named Entitlement Sponsor of Silver Dollar Short Track

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

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

Home hero Gelael headlines Rounds 3 and 4 at Mandalika

Special Indonesian-inspired livery for early leaders Huang and Ghiretti

Steering Buddy Partners with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

POWRi National & West Midget Leagues Spring Shuffle at Sweet Springs