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June 18, 2026

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[ June 18, 2026 ] OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN TICKETS ON SALE FOR THIS NOVEMBER’S PAVEMENT RACING SHOWCASE IN LAS VEGAS _Front Page News
[ June 18, 2026 ] WINGED SPRINT CARS RETURN TO ORLANDO SPEED WORLD SEPTEMBER 19 _Front Page News
[ June 18, 2026 ] CRSA HEADS BACK TO FULTON SPEEDWAY FOR I-90 PIT STOP CHALLENGE _Front Page News
[ June 18, 2026 ] $1 HOT DOGS & FREE SCOUT NIGHT SATURDAY AT SHARON FOR “STEEL VALLEY THUNDER” FEATURING UMP MODS, RUSH SPRINTS, ECONO MODS & CROWN VICS _Front Page News
[ June 18, 2026 ] Kofoid Rips from Fourth for Another Huset’s Win to Open High Bank Nationals _Top Stories
[ June 18, 2026 ] TURNAROUND! DANNER GETS USAC EASTERN STORM REDEMPTION AT BRIDGEPORT _Top Stories
[ June 17, 2026 ] PERRIS HOSTS USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR 555TH EVENT SATURDAY _Front Page News
[ June 17, 2026 ] Empire Super Sprints Head North for Tripleheader _Front Page News
[ June 17, 2026 ] CUMMINS OPENS USAC EASTERN STORM WITH GRANDVIEW VICTORY _Top Stories
[ June 16, 2026 ] Rico and TSR the best at Eagle; Skagit Speedway’s Super Dirt Cup next Driver & Team News

Kyler Johnson Returns to American Sprint Car Series for Fifth Consecutive Campaign

Looking at the record books, few drivers have improved so steadily year-after-year like Kyler Johnson. In 2026, he’s determined to cash in his developed skills for his first American Sprint Car Series victory.

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Bill Balog Tackling Third Consecutive World of Outlaws Tour in 2026

The “North Pole Nightmare” is back for more with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, feeling more prepared than ever before.

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Hallett Wins Opening Night of the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic

Brock Hallett was able to slide by Matt Egel in the closing stages of the feature event to win the opening night of the 53rd Flying Horse Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic.

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Children’s Dream Fund Weekend of Speed Set for October at Pensacola and Montgomery

Event organizer JJ Dutton today announced that the popular ‘Children’s Dream Fund Weekend of Speed’ will be back for the third consecutive season in 2026. The popular winged asphalt sprint car race will return as a two-day full points paying Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts.Com events.

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Central Arizona Raceway Gets Rebrand with Avanti

Brad Whitfield & Jerry Petty are proud to announce that Central Arizona Raceway has officially been rebranded and renamed Avanti Raceway Park at Central Arizona.

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Kasey Jedrzejek. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)

Jedrzejek Teams with Rose for World of Outlaws Effort for 2026

Kasey Jedrzejek will take a big step forward in his racing career in 2026 taking on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for Bill Rose Racing.

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Lasoski Tabbed by STP Motorsports as Consultant

STP Motorsports announced they have hired Danny Lasoski to assist with their efforts for the 2026 season. Lasoski has been assisting a variety of teams over the past couple of seasons around the Midwest, particularly at Knoxville Raceway.

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McHugh Wins the Kings Challenge

Lachlan McHugh continues to have the hot hand in sprintcar racing in Australia after winning the Kings Challenge Thursday night at Borderline Speedway.

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T.J.’s Notebook: Breaking Down the Format for the Classic

The Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic is often referred to as the Knoxville Nationals for Australian Sprintcar Racing. Much like the Nationals, the Classic offers a tricky format that can trip up drivers if they have a misstep on their preliminary night…

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Rain Continues to Cause Havoc with New Zealand Events

Events scheduled for Saturday at Auckland and Ruapuna Speedway have been postponed due to moist conditions.

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2026 USAC HALL OF FAME CLASS REVEALED

Jack Beckley, John Cooper, Blackie Fortune, Sam Nunis, Johnny Parsons, Tom Sneva and George Snider are the newest inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame, class of 2026.

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Buddy Kofoid, Roth Motorsports Ready to Chase Championship in 2026

There’s one thing on Michael “Buddy” Kofoid’s mind entering 2026 – a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.

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Covington Focusing on Improving Mind, Body For 2026 ASCS Title Chase

Matt Covington got back into the win column last year and finished runner-up in the chase for the American Sprint Car Series championship. In 2026, he’s more determined than ever to trade his second-best efforts in for his first national Sprint Car crown.

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WMR-BCRA SUPER SERIES RETURNS IN 2026 WITH TWELVE RACE SLATE ACROSS CALIFORNIA

The WMR/BCRA California Super Series for full midgets has revealed an expanded 12-race schedule for the 2026 season and a new title sponsor, carrying support from Quick Change Liquid Energy. The series has been super charged with visits to seven different tracks scheduled, including four new venues for 2026.

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McFadden Wins the President’s Cup at Avalon

James McFadden was impressive in route to winning the feature event Wednesday night during the President’s Challenge at Avalon Raceway.

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