NEWS ARCHIVE
Open Wheel
Oct 09, 2026Jake Swanson had been yearning for his first career Lawrenceburg Speedway USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship victory ever since he first stepped foot at the southeastern Indiana 3/8-mile dirt oval. He just needed the perfect moment to come together at exactly the right place at exactly the right time. With four laps remaining during Friday night’s 3rd Annual Greg Staab Memorial, Swanson used his
Dirt Track
Nick Stone only led two laps on Friday afternoon, but he led the right ones.
Motorcycle Racing
If you see a MotoAmerica racer wearing a shirt backward this October, look twice. Mathew Scholtz, Corey Alexander, Jasmine Noelle and Jeremy Taubman are inviting the entire paddock to join the 14-Day Brave Space Challenge — wear it backward, start a conversation, break the silence. Tag @RemixRacing October 10-23.
Open Wheel
Tulsa, OK. (10/8/26) – Kale Drake would deliver a thrilling last-lap, last-corner pass to capture hi
Open Wheel
American Sprint Car Series - Seth Bergman Carries Zero Pressure in Hunt for Second ASCS National Championship
Drag Racing
Two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson picked up his first win in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by Elite Motorsports since the 2022 season on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Drag Racing
For the fourth time this season Jonathan Allegrucci drove his Mustang Cobra Jet into the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series winner’s circle at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Drag Racing
In addition to the thrilling NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six drivers collected Wallys in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Drag Racing
Super Comp racer Tim Millwood and his team were the recipients of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals while veteran racers Mike and Paula Cotten were also honored.
Stock Cars
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2026) – The long-term future of asphalt short-track racing is entering a new era. Today, Spears CARS Tour West, co-owned by Kevin Harvick and Tim Huddleston, and Marty Melo’s MDM Promotions…
Dirt Track
The DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Great Lakes 75 will be led to the green flag by a new face in 2026. Twenty-three-year-old Tyler Peet clinched the SRI Performance / Stock Car Steel Pole Award Thursday afternoon at Oswego Speedway in his third appearance at Super DIRT Week presented by StubHub, and later backed it up with […]
Road Racing & Sports Cars
Maiden pole for Peter Dempsey
Dirt Track
Ricky Thornton Jr. passed Brandon Sheppard with four laps remaining to win the opening night of the UNOH Clash on the Wabash at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway, earning $10,000 for the victory. Thornt...
Open Wheel
Reutzel & Scelzi Both Cut Abreu's Championship Lead with Three Races Left KANSAS CITY, KANS. (October 9, 2026) - After a longer than usual 12-race drought, Aaron Reutzel finally returned to Whiskey M...
Open Wheel
There were a variety of interesting digits surrounding the 2026 season, including drivers from all 10 full-time teams leading laps and nine teams earning a podium finish.
Dirt Track, St. Louis / Midwest
WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 8, 2026) - Starting near the front is a key to winning any big race and Terry Schultz took the first step in that direction on Thursday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. The veteran d...
Open Wheel
Belleville, IL. (10/7/26) – Championship battles and racing history converge at Port City Raceway on
Drag Racing
Lee Hartman completed the rain-delayed final from the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar with a historic 7.511-second victory in St. Louis.
Drag Racing
Six-time St. Louis winner Erica Enders has learned to embrace pressure, trust the experience earned over 22 years in Pro Stock, and, after one of the toughest stretches of her career, perhaps become a little better at forgiving herself.
Drag Racing
The Countdown reaches its midpoint at World Wide Technology Raceway, where preparation, pressure and performance will decide who carries momentum into the final three races.
Stock Cars
Winchester, IN (October 8, 2026): The Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour Winchester 400 Presented by Vore’s Welding & Steel, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, has been moved to Saturday evening, October…
Stock Cars
All Mid-Am Racing Series events to stream live on Track TV beginning in 2027 Track TV and the Mid-Am Racing Series are pleased to announce a new broadcast partnership that will make Track TV the…
Dirt Track
DIRTcar Racing - WEDNESDAY MONEY: Mat Williamson Leads DIRTcar 358 Modified Pack With Pole/Heat Sweep
Dirt Track
The first half of the DIRTcar Pro Stock program at Super DIRT Week 54 presented by StubHub is complete, and 21 drivers have locked in their spots for Friday’s I Love NY 50.
Open Wheel
Scott McLaughlin used Chevrolet power to earn the manufacturer's 250th pole position in INDYCAR SERIES competition in September at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (photo)..
Open Wheel
The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will be tested at a track other than Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time Oct. 12-13.
Road Racing & Sports Cars
Newly crowned GT America powered by AWS SRO3 driver champion Memo Gidley will return to SKI Autosports for the full 2027 GT America powered by AWS season, with the team also planning select appearances in GT World Challenge America powered by AWS.
St. Louis / Midwest
Nearly 3.5 million television viewers make the event the second biggest broadcast in NHRA history. MADISON, Ill. (Oct. 7, 2026) – World Wide Technology Raceway is celebrating a historic and highly successful NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals weekend that delivered a sold-out crowd, record-setting performances on the racetrack, and one of the largest television...
Motorcycle Racing
Tickets are on sale now for the 2027 DAYTONA 200! Josh Herrin has a shot at a record fifth straight victory, March 11-13 at the World Center of Racing, plus King Of The Baggers, Twins Cup and Super Hooligan action closing out the 86th Daytona Bike Week.
Dirt Track
Points become official at 12 Noon CST on Monday, October 12. Ties are broken by 40 point finishes, then 39 point finishes, 38, 37, etc. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,023; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 1,009; 3. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 994; 4. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 991; 5. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 990; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 987; 7. John Nord, End
Motorcycle Racing
"Things in MotoAmerica change so fast — you could be first or seventh in no time." PJ Jacobsen on a bruising 2026 Superbike season with Rahal Ducati Moto, mentoring Kayla Yaakov, taking advice from Ben Spies, and why 2027 should be different.
Motorcycle Racing
Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing released the following statement on Wednesday, announcing the arrival of R.J. Hampshire to the team: Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing is proud to announce the official signing of R.J. Hampshire to a multi-year contract. Hampshire will represent the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati […]
Motorcycle Racing
The Florida native will make a high-profile move to the storied Italian brand as it looks to take the next step in SMX competition.
Drag Racing
Championship pressure rises and race-day intensity takes over as the Countdown to the Championship continues at World Wide Technology Raceway
Drag Racing
Hyde and Green repeatedly fought for traction and pedaled their Funny Cars nearly half a dozen times each before Hyde prevailed in one of Sunday’s most spectacular elimination rounds.
Drag Racing
Before the engines fired and eliminations began, NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz captured the concentration, anticipation and emotion written across the faces of racers and crew members at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Drag Racing
Three victories, two runner-up finishes and a championship-clinching win in St. Louis carried Allegrucci's Ford Mustang Cobra Jet to the first championship title awarded during NHRA’s diamond 75th anniversary season.