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Inside Line: ‘I Didn’t See That Coming’
One member of the panel chose the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. (photo) as something involving the NTT INDYCAR SERIES that was a total surprise in 2026.
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Western World! 2026 USAC Sprint Season Finishes with a Flourish at Central Arizona Oct. 22-23-24
Oct 21, 2026A total of 75 sprint cars are pre-entered for the 59th annual running of the Western World Championships at Central Arizona in Casa Grande on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, October 22-23-24, 2026. 39 USAC AMSOIL National and Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA 410 c.i. Sprint Cars are expected to compete in the three-night event on 3/8-mile dirt oval. The 410s will be competing for $7,500-to-win on both Thursday a
Dirt Track
Brandon Sheppard Captures First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship
Brandon Sheppard secured his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing national championship Sunday night, capping the 2026 season with a runner-up finish in the 46th Annual ARP D...
Stock Cars
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TMS LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION STEPS UP AS 2027 HEAT RACE S
WISCONSIN — Drivers competing in the Mid-Am Racing Series will have an extra incentive on the track during the 2027 race season, thanks to a new payout boost provided by TMS Landscape Retaining Wall Construction (tmslandscape.com).Under this new sponsorship agreement, the top five drivers in every heat race throughout the 2027 season will receive financial payout for their finishes, injecting direct support into th
Motorcycle Racing
Pitbike Palooza
On Saturday, October 17, competitors battled in a unique style of racing while taking to the AMA's motocross track and adventure loop.
Open Wheel
Norbury, Flud, Morrow, Larson, and Mohrfeld Notch Triple Crown Prelim Wins at Port City!
TULSA, Okla. (October 16, 2026) – The POWRi/NOW600 RaceTech Titanium $uper $eries Triple Crown conti
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Flud Doubles Up! Larson Cashes In! Buoy Banks in $uper $eries Triple Crown Finale!
TULSA, Okla. (October 17, 2026) – The POWRi/NOW600 RaceTech Titanium $uper $eries Triple Crown wrapp
Open Wheel
POWRi Racing to Sanction American Sprint Car Tour Beginning in 2027
Belleville, IL. (10/19/26) – POWRi Racing is pleased to announce the addition of the American Sprint
Open Wheel
POWRi Returns to Southern Illinois Center for Annual Junior Knepper 55
Belleville, IL. (12/14/26) – The POWRi National Midget League returns to the Southern Illinois Cente
Drag Racing
Funny Car’s Austin Prock thinking big for Texas-sized shootout
Back in the NHRA Funny Car championship hunt, Austin Prock’s bid for a third straight world title hits an important point at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Drag Racing
October issue of National Dragster packed with championship points action
The October 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from four major NHRA series with championship implications, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
Drag Racing
Funny Car’s Terry Haddock looking to make an impact in Countdown
At this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals, Terry Haddock will be campaigning a red, white, and blue Concho Supply Funny Car celebrating and honoring America’s 250th anniversary.
Drag Racing
Gaige Herrera eyes Pro Stock Motorcycle championship opportunity in Dallas
Gaige Herrera enters the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the famed Texas Motorplex as the most recent Pro Stock Motorcycle winner on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour and just 32 points out of the lead.
Drag Racing
JEGS Allstars feted at pre-event breakfast at Texas NHRA FallNationals
On Thursday morning, NHRA and the Texas Motorplex hosted the JEGS Allstars Breakfast presented by ARP, ahead of the competition in which the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series’ Sportsman stars of the last calendar year will go head to head for individual and team honors.
Drag Racing
Langdon riding a four-race, 16-round win streak into Countdown's second half
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon enters the Texas NHRA FallNationals on a four-race winning streak, the longest domination of the class since Texan Steve Torrence won five straight in early 2019 after finishing the six-race 2018 Countdown to the Championship playoffs with six straight wins.
Drag Racing
Friday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. First up, some pre-race notes.
Drag Racing
First look at 2027 Pro Stock combination in Dallas exhibition passes
When the 2027 Pro Stock rule changes were announced in April this year, Elite Motorsports owner Richard Freeman had begun taking the necessary steps to prepare his super team for the switch and fans at the Texas NHRA FallNationals got a 2027 preview.
Drag Racing
Langdon, Beckman, G. Stanfield, Herrera wrangle provisional No. 1 spots in Dallas
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon made the quickest run of his career, rolling to the provisional No. 1 qualifier to win the “Battle for the Saddle” to kick off this weekend’s NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers
Drag Racing
Texas NHRA FallNationals Saturday preview
After a solid Friday night of qualifying for the nitro cars (Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle Q2 was postponed), Saturday promises an action-packed day of racing at the Texas Motorplex as the Stampede of Speed continues at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Motorcycle Racing
2027 MotoAmerica Ticket Sales Announced For Three Iconic Venues
Three iconic venues. Three unforgettable weekends. 2027 MotoAmerica tickets are on sale now for Road Atlanta (April 16-18), Laguna Seca (July 9-11) and VIR (August 13-15). Get your tickets today.
Dirt Track
Freiburger Holds Off Laney’s Late Charge for Modified Victory at Dirt on the Downs
By Christine Rublack CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Oct. 17, 2026) — Jed Freiburger of Dubuque collected his 11th Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season in the $2,000-to-win, 20-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, holding off a late charge from Cody Laney. Freiburger started on the pole and established the early advantage while Jace Eckrich moved into second, followed by Jeff Bodendorfer and Laney. Followi
Dirt Track, St. Louis / Midwest
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway Set to Close Out 2026 Season with Russ Wallace Memorial Weekend
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2026) – Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway will bring the curtain down on its inaugural season with the Russ Wallace Memorial, a two-day racing celebration Oct. 23-24 fe...
Open Wheel
Notebook: Team Penske, Hitachi Extend Partnership
The sponsorship, which began in 2012, is a cornerstone of Hitachi and Team Penske’s multifaceted partnership.
Open Wheel
Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?
David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
Open Wheel
75 USAC Sprint Cars Entered for Western World Oct 22-23-24
Oct 19, 2026A total of 75 sprint cars are pre-entered for the 59th annual running of the Western World Championships at Central Arizona in Casa Grande on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, October 22-23-24, 2026. At press time, 39 USAC AMSOIL National and Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA 410 c.i. Sprint Cars are expected to compete in the three-night event on 3/8-mile dirt oval as well as 36 USAC Avanti Windows Southwest 360 c
Dirt Track, St. Louis / Midwest
O'Reilly Monster Trucks - Eve of Destruction returns to Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday
WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 20, 2026) - The annual grand finale to the Lucas Oil Speedway dirt-track season, with noise and power, plus candy and trick-or-treating, is coming up Saturday night with 10 Monst...
Open Wheel
American Sprint Car Series Awards Banquet Wraps Final Bow on 35th Season
American Sprint Car Series - American Sprint Car Series Awards Banquet Wraps Final Bow on 35th Season
Motorcycle Racing
OrangeCat Racing Adds Championship Firepower With Bobby Fong Signing
Championship firepower. Reigning Superbike champ Bobby Fong is bringing the #1 plate to OrangeCat Racing for 2027, teaming up with Sean Dylan Kelly on the OrangeCat Racing BMW M 1000 RRs. The 2026 title winner joins the runner-up — this lineup means business.
Motorcycle Racing
Nate Thrasher Becomes Newest Addition to Pro Circuit Kawasaki Lineup
The seven-time Supercross winner rounds out a five-rider lineup with Drew Adams, Seth Hammaker, Levi Kitchen, and Nick Romano.
Motorcycle Racing
U.S. Women’s Trophy Team Continues Historic Run with Fourth Consecutive ISDE Title
The U.S. Women’s Trophy Team maintained its hold over the FIM International Six-Days Enduro, winning its fourth consecutive ISDE title during the competition, which ran Oct. 12-17 in Grândola, Portugal, and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Drag Racing
Forty years later, Beckman has gone from fan to leading the Funny Car field in Dallas
Forty years ago, Texas Motorplex hosted its first NHRA national event, the 1986 Chief Auto Parts Nationals, and Jack Beckman was there as a fan. Fast forward 40 years and “Fast Jack” is atop the Funny Car field, going from the grandstands to the top of the heap.
Drag Racing
RAD Torque Systems to back Joey Gladstone for full 2027 season aboard MSR Buell
Joey Gladstone, a three-time national event winner, will ride a championship-worthy Matt Smith Racing (MSR) Buell for the entire 2027 schedule with primary support from RAD Torque Systems. J&A Service will also come on board as an associate sponsor.
Drag Racing
After fourteen years, GT Tonglet returns to Pro Stock Motorcycle
It’s been fourteen years since GT Tonglet’s last NHRA competition run, but the veteran Pro Stock Motorcycle competitor has picked back up right where he left off at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Drag Racing
Saturday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of qualifying at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Drag Racing
Ron Capps rides out wild blower explosion at Texas NHRA FallNationals
Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps' NAPA Toyota exploded the blower on a qualifying run Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals that lifted his machine's rear tires off the ground for several hundred feet. He was not injured.
Drag Racing
Glenn sets Pro Stock record; Langdon, Beckman, and Herrera qualify No. 1
Reigning world champ Dallas Glenn made the quickest run in Pro Stock history in front of a massive crowd on Saturday at Texas Motorplex, taking the No. 1 qualifying position with a world-record run at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, where Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1.
Drag Racing
Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday preview
Championship Sunday at the Texas Motorplex marks the close of the Stampede of Speed with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Drag Racing
Sunday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
Drag Racing
Brown, Todd, Glenn, Smith collect huge Texas NHRA FallNationals victories
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown picked up his second win of the season at the Texas NHRA FallNationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 18th of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.