Tickets Go on Sale February 27 for Historic 2026 Racing Season at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Seven Touring Series, Local Racing, and Major Marquee Events Highlight 122nd Year of Competition

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. CT for one of the most anticipated racing seasons in the storied history of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The 2026 season will celebrate 122 years of auto racing, featuring a thrilling blend of rising stars, seasoned veterans, national touring series, and intense local competition at the famed facility.

Fans will enjoy racing action from seven touring series in 2026, alongside weekly local divisions, delivering nonstop excitement from spring through fall.

The season opens Saturday, March 28, with a marquee 122-lap Pro Late Model event, competing for the coveted Nashville Guitar Trophy. April brings back-to-back excitement with the zMAX CARS Tour and the INEX Legends and Bandolero Spring Nationals.

In May, the spotlight turns to ARCA Menards Series East, headlining the Music City 150, a two-day event. NASCAR Weekend in Nashville kicks off in style with the Rackley Roofing Battle of Broadway 150 on Thursday, May 28.

Summer heats up with the Modifieds of Mayhem Tour on June 27, followed by the ASA Super Southern Series North/South Super Late Model 100 on July 11. One of the most popular events of the year, Bass Tire Family Night, returns on August 8, featuring giveaways, family fun, and fireworks.

The fall season welcomes back Autumn Thunder on October 3, highlighted by Breast Cancer Awareness Night, where fans are encouraged to wear pink in support.



The 2026 season concludes with one of short track racing’s most prestigious events — the 41st Running of the All American 400, held November 6–8, marking a special celebration of 250 years of American Independence with three days of premier racing action.

Driver Spotlight & Championship Updates

The 2025 season at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway concluded with championship titles awarded across a wide range of divisions, highlighting the depth of talent and competitive racing on the historic quarter-mile. Several championships were decided by narrow margins, setting the tone for a highly anticipated 2026 campaign.

Pro Late Models

• Hunter Wright of Lebanon, Tennessee captured the 2025 Pro Late Model championship with a consistent season highlighted by one win. Wright was followed by Chase Johnson, Aidan Potter, Trey Craig, and Corey Deuser, rounding out a competitive top five.

Limited Late Models

• Johnathan Dishman of Nashville earned the Limited Late Model championship, edging Nicholas Formosa by just eight points. Carl Porter Jr., Jim Jordan, and Dwayne Hudson completed the top five in the tightly contested division.

Street Stocks

• Dillon Oliver of Bowling Green, Kentucky claimed the 2025 Street Stock championship. Gus Moody, Michael Pannell, Matt Barnes, and Blaine Akin finished second through fifth in the final standings.

Pure Stock

• Phillip McCord of Murfreesboro secured the Pure Stock title with strong performances throughout the season. John Bradley, Matt Barnes, Rob Gibbs, and Chase Cohron followed in the final top five.

Pest Doctor Front Runners

• Randall Waterston of Nolensville earned the Front Runner championship, narrowly holding off Ray Gann and Matt Hamlett. Brett Lee and Tony Gann rounded out the top five.

• US Air Force Legends Divisions

• Michael Crafton of Franklin claimed the Pro/Masters Legends championship, followed by Oliver Cordell, Kevin Rollins, Boston Oliver, and Dylan Fetcho.

• In the Semi-Pro Legends division, Dylan Faulkner of Goodlettsville captured the championship ahead of Galen Clark, Garrett Dies, Bradley Swift, and Zach Honaker. 

• The Young Lion Legends championship went to Landon Thrasher of Murfreesboro, who also claimed the Bandolero title. Max Olmsted II, James Faulkner, Ayden Oliver, and Kyler Huffine completed the Young Lion top five.

CP Race Wear Bandoleros

• Landon Thrasher added another championship to his resume by securing the Bandolero title. Lucas Harrison, Isaac Brown, Matthew Leslie-Kubat, and Axel House rounded out the top five.

The strength and variety of champions from the 2025 season underscore the competitive foundation heading into 2026, with many title contenders expected to return in pursuit of repeat success.

More driver spotlights and championship updates will be released throughout the season.

Tickets & Additional Information

Tickets will be available online at nashvillefairgroundsspeedway.com and at the track ticket office. Fans are encouraged to purchase early for marquee events, to receive the advance sale discount.

zMAX CARS Tour Heads to Music City this Spring


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Pit Passes will be available to purchase at a later date