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MONDAY May APRIL 4TH Thru sUNDAY May 10th

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Friday MAY 8TH-AMA Pro Racing joins the motorcycle racing community in mourning the passing of Mike Kidd, the 1981 AMA Grand National Champion, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, race promoter, series builder, and former AMA Pro Racing executive. Kidd was 72.

 

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Kidd authored one of the most respected careers in American motorcycle racing, first as a rider who overcame repeated adversity to reach the sport’s highest level, and later as a promoter and executive who helped shape the future of flat track and indoor motorcycle racing.

 

Kidd turned professional in 1972 and quickly established himself among the elite riders of the Grand National era. His first AMA Grand National victory came at the 1974 Charity Newsies Half Mile in Columbus, Ohio, and he went on to collect 12 AMA national wins during his professional racing career.

PREVIEW: MAX ATTACK! EYES OF THE WORLD ON ADAC RAVENOL 24H NÜRBURGRING

IGTC leaders Engel, Martin and Grenier split between Winward and PROsport

 Verstappen headlines event’s record SP9 entry

Friday MAY 8TH-The 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge ramps up a notch next weekend at the ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring where 26 of the 41 SP9 (GT3) entries are eligible to score IGTC points.

SRO’s globe-trotting GT3 series makes its third appearance at the Nordschleife after first visiting in 2024. This season’s edition follows Mercedes-AMG’s victory at the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour in February, and also represents the first of two twice-around-the-clock GT3 races in a little over one month. The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa follows at the end of June.

FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC Featured in "Road To Glory: Formula Edition"

Docuseries Debuts Monday at 8pm ET on RacingAmerica.TV, Racing America 24/7 and the @RacingAmericaTV YouTube Channel

Friday MAY 8TH-Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) will be featured in the new episodic docuseries “Road to Glory: Formula Edition.” The series will follow the drivers and teams that comprise the Racing America Formula Ladder, while sharing behind-the-scenes moments and telling stories both at and away from the racetrack. “Road to Glory: Formula Edition” will debut on Monday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET, airing on Racing America’s 24/7 Channel, as well as RacingAmerica.TV and the @RacingAmericaTV YouTube channel. 

Austin Dillon visits Fort Bragg with fueler Tyler Rader, a homecoming for the Army veteran

Friday MAY 8TH-Austin Dillon saw a whole new side of Tyler Rader, his friend and Richard Childress Racing pit-crew member, Thursday at Fort Bragg.

 Dillon and Rader visited the Eastern North Carolina base for a hands-on experience with the United States Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, part of the Mission 600 leading into the annual Coca-Cola 600 on May 24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (6 p.m. ET on Prime Video, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

NASCAR Cup race caps long weekend at the Glen for road course stars

 

Thursday MAY 7TH-For the first time this season, road course ace Shane van Gisbergen will have a chance to defend one of his NASCAR Cup Series victories from last year.

 Because of a shakeup in the schedule, however, that first defense will come at Watkins Glen International, whose May date for Sunday’s Go Bowling at the Glen (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is the earliest ever for the 2.45-mile circuit.

 Van Gisbergen won the last five road course races of 2026, but because of schedule changes, he’ll have the chance to defend victories at only two of the venues—Watkins Glen and Sonoma Raceway.

Great Lakes Super Sprints Open Hartford Speedway Friday Night


  Thursday MAY 7TH-The Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP will help kick the gates open at Michigan’s Hartford Speedway this Friday night. One of the most technically challenging tracks on the circuit, Hartford Speedway offers teams an early-season opportunity to set themselves apart from the rest of the pack. Likewise, the tough-to-navigate third turn could also be an early-season troublemaker.


 Hartford Speedway has long been a staple on the GLSS schedule, going back to the inaugural season in 2016. Dustin Daggett grabbed the win and the fast qualifier honors that season during the lone race held in July. Friday will mark the 19th different race held at Hartford. In that time, 10 different drivers have gone to victory lane.

Christopher Bell Embraces New Challenge with Super DIRTcar Series Debut

josh james

Thursday MAY 7TH-For years, NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell has wanted the chance to drive a Big Block Modified.

He’ll get that opportunity when the Super DIRTcar Series heads to Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13, as part of the Delaware Diamond Clash.

Austyn Gossel Inching Closer Toward First Career American Sprint Car Series Triumph 

Emily Schwanke

Thursday MAY 7TH- Austyn Gossel is confident that his first triumph with the American Sprint Car Series is near. 

In his third full-time season with the Series, the Fort Collins, CO native is looking to prove his capability of winning on the tour while continuing to grow the chemistry of the team he has around the No. 16G machine. 

He’ll continue the milestone quest at Benton Speedway on Friday night. Through his only two appearances at the track with ASCS, Gossel finished 10th in 2024, then earned his career-high at the “Show Me State” 3/8-mile with a fifth-place result in the 2025 showcase. 

 

Thursday MAY 7TH-1939 Ford Coast to Coast, own piece of history here at JJ Rods LLC is being offered for sale. Check out the first 1939 Ford Coast to Coast ever sold in the U.S., Yes you read that right The FIRST Coast to Coast sold in the United States! We were fortunate to acquire this 12,000-mile car from the original owner/builder. If you're a collector - own a piece of history!

AMA Pro Racing

Thursday MAY 7TH-AMA Pro Racing joins the entire flat track community in remembering Mert Lawwill, one of the most influential and respected figures in the history of the AMA Grand National Championship.

 

Lawwill, the 1969 AMA Grand National Champion and a 1998 inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, was among the defining riders of American professional motorcycle racing’s golden era. A factory Harley-Davidson rider for the majority of his career, Lawwill combined rare mechanical understanding with a smooth, determined riding style that made him one of the sport’s most admired competitors.

Thursday MAY 7TH-One of the most coveted achievements in Late Model Stock Car racing is set to take center stage once again as the Virginia Triple Crown returns in 2026 with heightened intensity, elevated competition, and continued investment in grassroots racing’s premier showcase.

 Following last year’s landmark announcement, FloSports and NASCAR are once again teaming up to deliver an enhanced Virginia Triple Crown presented by FloRacing, reinforcing their commitment to the drivers, teams, and fans who define short track racing. Building on the momentum of 2025, this year’s championship will continue to feature one of the richest purses in the event’s history, $50,000 total with a $20,000 prize awarded to the overall champion

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AFS Badger Midget Series and MARA Set For Davenport Speedway Friday

 Roy Ophime

Wednesday May 6th-The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association opens the 2026 season this Friday, May 8, at Davenport Speedway. It's Badger's first trip to the Hawkeye state since 2022 when they raced at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway. In 2021 the club was slated to run Davenport, but the event was rained out.

Wednesday May 6th-There are moments in history where those involved know they are witnessing something significant. More often than not, however, the full importance of those events only becomes clear in time.

The latter best describes the inaugural FIA GT3 European Championship meeting at Silverstone on 6/7 May 2006. To most observers it seemed like the launch of yet another GT category. Few if any knew they were on the ground for the birth of a global racing phenomenon.

Wednesday May 6th-The roar returns to Williams Grove Speedway on Saturday, May 23, and you need to be there.

The Williams Grove Half-Mile brings Progressive American Flat Track back to one of the most iconic dirt tracks in the country for a night of high-speed, handlebar-to-handlebar racing under the lights. Feel the thunder as the world’s best flat track racers charge into the corners, fight for every inch, and put it all on the line in front of a packed Pennsylvania crowd.

Hutch Opens! USAC Silver Crown Season Begins May 8-9 at Kansas State Fairgrounds

Chris Pedersen

Wednesday May 6th-The mighty Kansas State Fairgrounds in the heart of Hutchinson is where USAC Silver Crown National Championship dreams begin in 2026.


 

The Hutch half-mile dirt oval presents the third running of the Evans Building Salt City 100, the opening race on the calendar for the dirt champ cars.


briggs Danner Making World of Outlaws Late Model Debut at Selinsgrove

tyler carr

Wednesday May 6th-The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is making a stop in the heart of Sprint Car country next week, and one of open-wheel racing’s bright young stars is set to join in on the action.

Non-Wing Sprint Car ace Briggs Danner will make his fendered World of Outlaws debut on Thursday, May 14, at Selinsgrove Speedway in the Lazer Chassis Racing No. 31. It’s the first of seven planned starts this season in the ride which Danner is sharing with Big Block Modified driver Billy Pauch Jr.

 

next Week, ThrottleFest Arrives

Wednesday May 6th-Get ready for ThrottleFest, where the throttle stays pinned and the good times run wide open.

This is more than a day at the track; it's a four-day motorsport festival. It is a full-throttle celebration of speed, sound, and nonstop entertainment, built for race fans, families, and anyone who loves the rush of motorsports. From high-energy racing of Progressive American Flat Track action to over a dozen other types of racing

Wednesday May 6th-The Kenyon Midget Series hits the dirt this weekend at Lincoln Park Speedway. It will be the first of two trips to the legendary bullring for the Kenyon Midgets in 2026. They will join 410 Sprint Cars, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Indiana Super Stocks, and Bombers for a full night of action.

 Wednesday May 6th- HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR SET FOR A DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND WITH $4000 TO-WIN EVENTS SATURDAY AT STATELINE FOR "BILL LAW MEMORIAL" & SUNDAY AT ERIEZ

Sonsio Grand Prix Fast Facts

Tuesday May 5th-Four drivers have competed in every INDYCAR SERIES race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course – Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Will Power and Graham Rahal. All are entered this weekend.

Team Penske has eight wins on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020-Race 2, 2020-Race 3, 2021-Race 2). Chip Ganassi has five wins - with Scott Dixon in 2020-Race 1 and 2023-Race 2 and Alex Palou in 2023-Race 1, 2024 and 2025. Andretti Global and ECR are the only other teams to win at the track. Andretti Global won the Sonsio Grand Prix with Colton Herta in May 2022 and Gallagher Grand Prix with Alexander Rossi in August 2022, while ECR won in 2021-Race 1 with Rinus VeeKay.

gavin baker

Tuesday May 5th- An unusual start to a new season of USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire will regain a sense of normalcy this week as both USF Pro 2000 and USF2000 return to action on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Grand Prix road course. After commencing their campaigns independently for the first time since 2013, the two top rungs on the acclaimed open-wheel ladder system will share the same bill – alongside the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT – on May 7-9 at the 2.439-mile 14-turn former home of the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix.

 

The Tatuus Grand Prix of Indianapolis will comprise two races for the senior level, USF Pro 2000, and a tripleheader for USF2000.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Midwest Doubleheader Brings 360 Stars to Benton, Paducah

Emily Schwanke

Tuesday May 5th-The American Sprint Car Series is set to open the May slate with a return to the Midwest. 

The country’s top 360 Sprint Car drivers begin the two-day trek with a stop at Missouri’s Benton Speedway on Friday, May 8. Then, the Series crosses the Kentucky state line to visit Paducah International Raceway for the Mother’s Day Salute on Saturday, May 9. Both Feature races will offer a $4,000 winner’s share. 

IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge Heads to Austin

Second Circuit of The Americas Visit of 2026 for LMP3 Competitors

 

Tuesday May 5th-For IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge Le Mans Prototype 3 (P3) competitors, both the Circuit of The Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas and the race length will be bigger than the last time they were there at the end of February. 

 

As part of the full IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge season, LMP3 ran alongside Grand Sport X (GSX) competitors at COTA during the series’ most recent sprint weekend featuring two 45-minute races. That took place at the COTA National Course, a 2.4-mile, 20-turn circuit with a cut-through near the end of the Esses and going onto the backstraight.

POWRi/NOW600 RaceTech Titanium $uper $eries Set for Macon Speedway’s Outlaw Nationals

Monday May 4th-The pressure ramps up as the POWRi/NOW600 RaceTech Titanium $uper $eries heads to Macon Speedway for the rescheduled Milestone Home Services Outlaw Nationals on May 7–9, now serving as the second of five marquee stops with major money and championship momentum on the line.

 

Full event information, including payout, rules, and format details, can be found at www.powri.com/driver-info.

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: World of Outlaws, PA Posse Rivalry Renewed with Three Battles

tyler carr

Monday May 4th-The next chapter of Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry is ready to be written.

On one side, you’ve got the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. The tour is home to the nation’s top traveling talent that ventures coast to coast hitting dirt tracks all over through the year. They’re the best of the best and have been since Ted Johnson cultivated the idea to bring them all together in 1978.

Chase Elliott makes early statement with NASCAR Cup win at Texas

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 Monday May 4th-t’s time to take Chase Elliott seriously.

 Though that assertion runs the risk of stating the obvious, it bears remembering that Elliott hasn’t exactly been front of mind when it comes to the last three NASCAR Cup Series championships.

 In the three years after his five-win season in 2022, Elliott failed to qualify for the Championship 4 Race. In 2023, he raced only 29 times and won no races, thanks to a snowboarding injury and a one-race suspension for rough driving.

Three Takeaways: StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship

JDC-Miller’s Giant Slaying; Milner’s Wisdom; GTP’s Points Anomaly

Monday May 4th- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca likes to throw up some of racing’s most unforgettable surprises. So, on the weekend the world bid farewell to Alex Zanardi, it was impossible not to hearken back to “The Pass” he executed on an unsuspecting Bryan Herta in the 1996 IndyCar season finale. And long before that, John Cannon pulled off one of motorsports’ greatest upsets when he upstaged the Bruce (McLaren) & Denny (Hulme) Show to win the 1968 Can-Am race at Laguna Seca in a vintage McLaren M6B.  

MONDAY sUNDAY APRIL 27TH Thru sUNDAY May 3RD

Alex Zanardi passes away at the age Of 59

Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59, his family said on Saturday, May 2.

Statement from IMSA President John Doonan on Passing of Alex Zanardi

Richard Dole

“IMSA joins our global motorsports family in mourning the loss of Alex Zanardi," said IMSA President John Doonan.


 

"He will forever be known for his accomplishments, not just on the racetrack, but as a one-of-a-kind and genuine personality. From unforgettable moments on racetracks all over the world – including his last-lap pass for victory in The Corkscrew right here at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca where we are racing this weekend – to his remarkable achievements as a Paralympic gold-medal winner and IRONMAN record holder, Alex was an inspiration and exemplified the epitome of perseverance to anyone who had the good fortune to encounter him or learn his story.

 

"Having him join us for the 2019 Rolex 24 At Daytona as a competitor remains a cherished memory for our IMSA community and everybody who attended or viewed that event. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his teammates, and his many friends all over the world.”

 

SRO Motorsports Group is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alex Zanardi.

 

Alex was more than just a great competitor: he was an inspirational man whose fighting spirit never diminished.

SRO Motorsports Group is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alex Zanardi.

 

His achievements behind the wheel of a race car and at the controls of a handcycle will be remembered by fans around the world for years to come. So too will his courage, his resilience, and his sense of humour.

 As part of his remarkable return to motor racing following the loss of his legs in 2001, Alex competed in the Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup (2014) and at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (2015). As well as a fierce competitive spirit, he also brought his charm and sense of fun to the paddock.

Alex was more than just a great competitor: he was an inspirational man whose fighting spirit never diminished.


 

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.

tim lester

 Friday mAY 1ST- The 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will complete its two-week West Coast tour with the Silver Dollar Short Track at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, this Saturday, May 2. 

 

With the first quarter of the ‘26 Mission AFT SuperTwins title race behind us and 12 rounds ahead, this year’s Grand National Championship tilt is coming into focus. 

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.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is proud to announce Josh Rice and Dillon McCowan as the official candidates for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year Award. Both drivers bring proven talent, regional success, and rising national profiles into one of dirt late model racing’s most competitive honors.

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.

Great Lakes Super Sprint Event at Limaland Motorsports Park Cancelled Due to Saturated Grounds and Cold Temperatures


 

Officials with Limaland Motorsports Park and the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP have announced that the event scheduled for Friday, May 1st has been cancelled. Already saturated grounds paired with additional forecasted rain and cold temperatures have led to the decision to cancel the event.

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

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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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