By Adam Mackey
June 1, 2026 – The Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. MOWA Sprint Car Series are set to return to “π¨ππ’π ππππ€ππππ πππππ π©π πΉπππ”, Lincoln Speedway this Friday, June 5 for the 22nd series event at the Illinois oval.
Three-time MOWA Series Champion, Paul Nienhiser enters the weekend atop the current point standings, having picked up the opening event of the year at Jacksonville Speedway. Nienhiser was victorious in his lone visit to Lincoln Speedway in MOWA competition, picking up the win during a May 2025 visit. Nienhiser has already found victory lane five times in 2026, including last Friday’s local event at Jacksonville Speedway. He has also won twice with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints.
Tyler Duff, scored the win during the annual “Night Before the Mile” event in 2025 and returns this weekend in search of his second career MOWA Sprint victory.
Two-time and defending champion Will Armitage finished 2nd to Tyler Duff during the “Night Before the Mile” event last August and has his sights set on being atop the podium. Armitage finished 6th with MOWA at Jacksonville on May 1, and picked up his first career Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints win on May 23.
In 21 previous events held at Lincoln Speedway, no driver has visited Victory Lane more than Paul Nienhiser, who has found success at the Logan County Fairgrounds, earning six feature victories. Rico Abreu is the only other driver with multiple wins coming at Lincoln with three.
Friday’s event at Lincoln Speedway headlined by MOWA features the DIRTcar Pro Late Models and Modifieds, plus MARA Midgets and Crown Vics. Hot Laps are scheduled for 6:00PM with racing to follow at 7:00PM. Fans can find more information about Friday’s event online at www.LincolnSpeedwayIL.com
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6-Paul Nienhiser
3-Rico Abreu
1-AJ Bruns, Christopher Bell, Willie Croft, Tyler Duff, Riley Goodno, Jerrod Hull, Jimmy Hurley, Carson Macedo, Ian Madsen, Jake Neuman, Scotty Thiel & Korey Weyant.