About two decades ago, Michael Lewis was one of the premier pavement USAC racers of his era before abruptly stepping away from the sport. Now, in 2026, the Noblesville, Indiana native is back in the game and will compete in all six pavement USAC Silver Crown events on the series schedule aboard the Klatt Enterprises No. 6.
An important phone call for Spencer Bayston followed the 2025 Knoxville Nationals. Uncertainty loomed as he’d parted ways with Jason Meyers Racing. The two linked at the end of 2024 with plans of a full year together, but the partnership didn’t go as they’d hoped. Struggles led to an eventual separation.
Add another competitor to the hunt for the 2026 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year. Scott Bogucki is set for his first season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. The McLaren Vale, SA, Australia native will pilot the Three Stooges Racing No. 51 full-time with The Greatest Show on Dirt next year.
Scotty Thiel has teamed with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for a rookie run with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2026. The Sheboygan, WI native joins Ashton Torgerson as the second driver committed to chasing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year honors.
A loud crash outside the Buch Motorsports trailer interrupted a special night for Cody Jacobs. He’d just pulled off the improbable. Paul McMahan was searching for a stable ride and jumped in Tom Buch’s No. 13 for a few races in the northeast. His only crew member? Jacobs. Neither owned a CDL, so they had to find driving help to get the car to the track.
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