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Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027
The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two new teammates next season to help him achieve the two biggest goals remaining in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.
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Open Wheel
Frank Flud, Owen Larson, and Bryton Buoy Find Victory Lane in POWRi/NOW600 $uper $eries Triple Crown Championship Night
Tulsa, OK. (10/17/26) — Frank Flud would earn the feature victories in both A-Class and Non-Wing, wh
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SEVEN: Sam Hafertepe Jr. Wins Fuzzy’s Fall Fling at Creek County, Clinches Seventh ASCS National Title
American Sprint Car Series - SEVEN: Sam Hafertepe Jr. Wins Fuzzy’s Fall Fling at Creek County, Clinches Seventh ASCS National Title
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Cody Gardner Undefeated During ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprint Championship Weekend
American Sprint Car Series Cody Gardner Undefeated During ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprint Championship Weekend Recap
Dirt Track
A SMOOTH 100: Mike Mahaney Wins Chico Dingwall Memorial, Mat Williamson Earns Third DIRTcar 358 Modified Championship
DIRTcar Racing A SMOOTH 100: Mike Mahaney Wins Chico Dingwall Memorial, Mat Williamson Earns Third DIRTcar 358 Modified Championship
Dirt Track
Scott Cashes In for $20,000, Cain Sweeps Stock Cars at Vado’s 26th Annual Fall Nationals
VADO, N.M. (October 16-18, 2026) — Stormy Scott saved his biggest performance for the biggest payday, charging from seventh to capture Sunday’s $20,000-to-win Modified finale as Vado Speedway Park wr...
Dirt Track
First-time winners, weekend sweeps and big paydays highlight Five Star Classic/Jon Tisor Memorial
MASON CITY, Iowa (October 17-18, 2026) A weekend honoring Jon Tisor brought two full nights of racing, milestone victories and impressive charges through the field to Mason City Motor Speedway as the...
Dirt Track
Thornton Wins Dirt Track World Championship; Sheppard Clinches Lucas Oil Title
Ricky Thornton Jr. won his second ARP Dirt Track World Championship on Sunday night at West Virginia Motor Speedway, earning $100,000 for Koehler Motorsports. His victory in the 46th annual event, wh...
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Bomb City Beatdown! Miller Masters Amarillo for First USAC Sprint Car Win
Oct 17, 2026At the beginning of the year, Gavin Miller may not have expected a win to arrive so quickly in his USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car career, by his own personal accord. That said, as the year wore on and Miller got more seat time, all the signs were as clear as neon yellow that the Allentown, Pennsylvania native was at the forefront of the list of potential first-time series winners during the 2026 season.
Motorcycle Racing
Mud, Creek Water and Camaraderie at the AMA Adventure X Time Trials
On Saturday, October 17, adventure riders rolled onto the AMA’s Campus for the Adventure X Time Trials
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Gardner Leads The Way At Pike County With ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints
American Sprint Car Series Gardner Leads The Way At Pike County With ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints Recap
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Frank Flud, Ryker Morrow, Preston Norbury, Owen Larson, and Garrett Mohrfeld All Find Victory Lane in POWRi/NOW600 Triple Crown Night One
Tulsa, OK. (10/16/26) — Frank Flud and Ryker Morrow would earn feature victories in the split-field
Drag Racing
Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series race from Dallas for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans and racers can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Monday on NHRA.tv.
Drag Racing
Penwell Knights Raceway joins NHRA Member Track Network in Division 4
Penwell Knights Raceway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network for the first time in the South Central Division (Division 4). Known as the Permian Basin’s premier quarter-mile drag racing facility, the newest track to join the NHRA Member Track Network is located just outside of Odessa, Texas.
Drag Racing
Dallas offers one more chance for victory in Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
The final race of the 2026 Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, the Texas NHRA FallNationals, will offer some of the most seasoned Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford teams one final chance to win a special 75th anniversary NHRA diamond Wally.
Drag Racing
Bradshaw, Gordon collect victories at Texas Motorplex regional event
Alan Bradshaw and Doug Gordon collected Top Alcohol wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Central Region Stampede of Speed event at Texas Motorplex.
Drag Racing
Burton doubles at Texas Motorplex Division 4 Lucas Oil Series season finale
Brad Burton doubled in Super Stock and Stock to lead the winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 4 event at Texas Motorplex. Eight drivers claimed the nine category titles, with Burton converting both final-round appearances into victories.
Dirt Track
Dishong, Johnson, Clancy, Brown, & Mick Clinch I-35 Speedway Victories on Saturday
WINSTON, Mo. (October 17, 2026) —A chilly night at the track this past Saturday night. Tonight was Kingdom Truss night at the races, which brought out 73 total cars for dirt track action. Tonight was...
Dirt Track
Martin, Cloud, Gordon and Wallace Conquer the 33rd Annual Spooky 50 at Super Bee Speedway
CHATHAM, L.A. (October 16-17, 2026) — The 33rd Annual Spooky 50 brought two exciting nights of racing action to the Super Bee Speedway in Chatham, Louisiana, this past Friday and Saturday as drivers...
Dirt Track
Noll Electrifies Electric City Speedway with Season-Ending USRA Stock Car Victory
BUTLER, Mo. (October 17, 2026) — The lights may be going out on the 2026 racing season at Electric City Speedway, but not before Eddy Noll delivered one final charge to victory lane Saturday night! T...
Dirt Track
DuBois, Grigsby and Murphrey Strike Gold at Boothill Speedway
GREENWOOD, La. (October 17, 2026) — The dirt was flying and the competition was fierce this past Saturday night as Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana, welcomed three United States Racing Assoc...
Dirt Track
Thornton and O’Neal Win Dirt Track World Championship Preliminary Features
Ricky Thornton Jr. and Hudson O’Neal each won a 25-lap Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series preliminary feature Saturday night at West Virginia Motor Speedway, opening the 46th Annual ARP Dirt Track Worl...
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WHAT AN ENDING: Scelzi Wins Battle, Abreu Wins War as High Limit Season Concludes at Texas
Giovanni Scelzi Scores Third-Straight Win, Abreu Clinches Back-to-Back Championships FORT WORTH, TEX. (October 17, 2026) - Saturday's season finale at Texas Motor Speedway came down to the last lap a...
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DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK: Giovanni Scelzi Wins Texas Thriller, Puts Championship Pressure on Rico Abreu
Abreu & TSR Lead Scelzi & Spire by 36pts Entering Saturday's Championship Finale at Texas Motor Speedway FORT WORTH, TEX. (October 16, 2026) - With their backs against the wall and championships hope...
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BY THE NUMBERS: Setting Stage for Championship Finale Against Hafertepe, Covington at Creek County
American Sprint Car Series - BY THE NUMBERS: Setting Stage for Championship Finale Against Hafertepe, Covington at Creek County
Dirt Track
OLD NORTH PRIDE: Austin Holcombe Speaks on Modified Success, Love for World Short Track Championship
North Carolina UMP Modified racer will contest year-end Charlotte event in three divisions
Motorcycle Racing
Pala Raceway Returns to its Original Name
The Southern California home of American motocross will now be known as Pala Raceway Presented by Fox Racing.
Motorcycle Racing
Motorcycle Ohio to Present “Saved by the Helmet” Awards at AMA Hall of Fame Bike Night in Pickerington
Motorcycle Ohio, a program of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, will present two “Saved by the Helmet” awards in partnership with the American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame at their Fall Bike Night on Oct. 17.
Open Wheel
Get Your Tickets: Arlington On Sale Now, Long Beach Available Sunday
Tickets for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington (photo), which was a popular success with fans its inaugural year in 2026, are on sale now.
Open Wheel
Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026
Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
Motorcycle Racing
AMA to Sanction Trio of Arenacross Series for 2026-2027 Season
The American Motorcyclist Association will sanction three Arenacross series during the 2026-2027 season, with events scheduled in all corners of the country.
Dirt Track
Race Day Weather Outlook Cancels Friday Portion of Fall Nationals at Brockville
With the best interest of teams and traveling fans in mind, and weather models showing rain on Friday at Brockville Ontario Speedway, Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Northeast, and track officials have cancelled Friday’s portion of Fall Nationals. This decision was made in consultation with Precision Weather Service. The event will not be rescheduled, as Series […]
Dirt Track
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final Round For DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Championship Title Awaits Williamson at Brockville
DIRTcar Racing WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final Round For DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Championship Title Awaits Williamson at Brockville
Motorcycle Racing
AMA Congratulates 2026 Champions of AMA NATC National MotoTrials
The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the champions of the 2026 AMA NATC National MotoTrials, which wrapped up with the Ohio Buckeye National in Toronto, Ohio.
Dirt Track
Rush County Speedway Closes Inaugural IMCA Season with Last Call Classic Oct. 23-24
By William Nusser LA CROSSE, Kan. (Oct. 13, 2026) — Rush County Speedway will close its first full Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing season with the Last Call Classic, a two-night event scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at The Bullring on the Rush County Fairgrounds. The event features United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) competitors alongside Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl K
Stock Cars
CARS Midwest Tour, Formerly ASA Midwest Tour, Announces Adoption of ULRA Super Late Model Rules for 2027
Rules alignment strengthens national consistency, competitor opportunities and partnership growth under the newly unified ownership group WOODVILLE, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2026) – As part of the recently announced unification of seven racing series under the…
Drag Racing
JEGS Allstars preview: A closer look at each of the contenders in each class
Every year for the last 41 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
Drag Racing
Texas FallNationals Fan Fest will deliver a galaxy of NHRA stars
The Texas NHRA FallNationals Pre-Stage FanFest presented by Red Line Synthetic Oil will once again feature the biggest names in NHRA Drag Racing, Thursday, Oct. 15, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. More than 50 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series drivers and riders are expected to take part.
Drag Racing
VizionOne's Grunt of the Race program awards NHRA nitro crewmembers
VizionOne's Grunt of the Race program is making sure NHRA crewmembers get something for their efforts: a check in their pocket and clean, healthy hands, courtesy of VizionOne's all-natural hand cleaner.
Drag Racing
Aaron Stanfield and Christie Meyer-Johnson talk Texas, ladders, and more
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Christie Meyer-Johnson, the co-owner of the Texas Motorplex, as well as Aaron Stanfield, who took victory from his dad at the last stop on the NHRA tour at Worldwide Technology Raceway.