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T.J’s Takeaways from the 2026 Jokers Jackpot

Kyle Larson can still be one of the greatest and make mistakes occasionally, Rico Abreu knocking on the door on winning one of the big money events at Eldora, and how the entire sport won along with Larson on Thursday at Eldora Speedway are covered on this edition of the takeaways.

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Kyle Larson with his team in victory lane after winning the Jokers Jackpot at Eldora Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

Larson Outruns Abreu for $100,000 Payday at Eldora

For the second year in a row Kyle Larson won the Jokers Jackpot at Eldora Speedway with the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Series.

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Tyler Courtney. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

T.J.’s Notebook: Courtney’s Comeback at Eldora

The scene Thursday night at Eldora Speedway was starkly different than a year ago for Tyler Courntey when he was on his way to the hospital with serious injuries after a massive multi-car accident during the Jokers Wild event.

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Photo Gallery: 2026 Double Down Duels at Eldora Speedway

Images from the 2026 edition of the Double Down Duels at Eldora Speedway featuring the High Limit Racing series courtesy of T.J. Buffenbarger.

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The back pit lane at Eldora Speedway during the 2026 Double Down Duels. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

T.J.’s Takeaways From the 2026 Double Down Duels at Eldora

Eldora Speedway putting it’s best foot forward, the difference a year makes for Tyler Courtney, and how I feel this year’s Kings Royal is relatively wide open as far as the number of people that could potentially wear the crown are all covered in this edition of the takeaways.

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Brent Marks in victory lane at Eldora Speedway following his feature victory in during the Double Down Duels. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

Marks and Day Win Features During Double Down Duel at Eldora

Brent Marks and Corey Day were victorious during the Double Down Duels Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway as part of the Jokers Jackpot event for the High Limit Racing series.

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Larson and Day Earn Front Row Starting Positions for the 2026 Jokers Jackpot

California drivers have put themselves in position to earn a six figure pay day at Eldora Speedway Wednesday night as Kyle Larson and Corey Day earned front row starting positions for Thursday night’s Joker’s Jackpot paying $100,000 to the winner.

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T.J.’s Takeaways from the USAC Show at Butler Motor Speedway

After a bonzi run from the far west side of Michigan to Butler Motor Speedway for the USAC National Sprint Car Series, dodging an extraordinarily brave and aggressive turkey on M60, here are my takeaways from the second non-wing appearance of the series at Butler.

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Kyle Cummins with his crew in victory lane Saturday night at Butler Motor Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

Cummins Wins USAC Feature at Butler

For the second year in a row Kyle Cummins was victorious with the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series at Butler Motor Speedway.

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Brock Hallett (#5) racing with Jason Blonde (#10) Saturday night at Butler Motor Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

T.J.’s Takeaways from the IRA Sprint Car Weekend in Michigan

Wanting to see Brock Hallett make more starts in the United States, why IRA”s trip to Michigan might prove to be the most influential weekend of the 2026 season for the series, and building fan support for what could become a great weekend of 410 sprint car racing in the Mitten are covered in this edition of T.J.’s Takeaways.

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