Author: Mike

ALTON, Va. (April 23, 2026) — VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Haltech HyperFest, returning May 15–17, 2026. HyperFest draws an energetic crowd to Southern Virginia, giving the whole weekend a lively atmosphere.

The numbers back it up. In 2025, HyperFest welcomed 23,000+ fans and 965 drivers across NASA Road Racing, NASA Rally, USDrift, HyperDrives and Trackcross, generating more than 7.5 million impressions across social and digital platforms. The event’s audience uniquely skews young and passionate.

Pro Motocross Championship Welcomes Multi-Year Partnership from 5.11®

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 22, 2026) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in association with the SMX League, has announced that 5.11^®, the global leader in Purpose-Built Gear, will expand its new partnership with the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series with multi-year support of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The partnership will be anchored by title support of American motocross’ legendary and longstanding Independence Day tradition, the 5.11^® RedBud National from Michigan’s RedBud MX, which will commence on the 4th of July for the 2026 season.

World Supercross Announces First Five Locations Of 2026 Season Calendar

by MikeApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

London, UK, 22 April 2026: The FIM World Supercross Championship has revealed the first five locations for its 2026 season, marking the opening phase of what will ultimately be the championship’s biggest and most globally diverse calendar to date.

With locations confirmed across five continents and another round to be announced at a later date, the 2026 season will continue to deliver world‑class racing to key international markets while expanding its global footprint.

Niece Motorsports to Debut CARS Tour Program with Matt Gould at Caraway

Salisbury, NC (Apr. 21, 2026) – Niece Motorsports, an organization with a race-winning pedigree in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), will make its zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series debut this week at Caraway Speedway.

Mooresville, North Carolina’s Matt Gould will drive the No. 4 J.F. Electric / DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Camaro for the team. Connor Hall will serve as his crew chief for the 125-lap event at the gritty 0.455-mile short track located in Sofia, North Carolina.

VELO3D And Andretti Performance Partner For 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

FREMONT, Calif., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Velo3D, Inc. (NASDAQ: VELO), an industry leading metal additive manufacturing company, will partner with Andretti Performance as an official sponsor and additive manufacturing technology provider for two 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge events.

The partnership will feature Velo3D branding on the No. 43 Andretti Performance Porsche at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while also showcasing Velo3D’s advanced manufacturing capabilities through the deployment of performance-critical components produced using its metal additive manufacturing technology.

Motorsports TV Listings For April 21 – 26, 2026

Motorsports TV Listings are from RacingTVSchedule, and times are eastern.

Cook Out Named Title Sponsor for ARCA Menards Series East Race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on May 2nd

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and Track Enterprises are proud to announce that Cook Out has been named the title sponsor for the series’ highly anticipated ARCA Menards Series East Music City 150. The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, will now be known as the Cook Out Music City 150.

Founded in 1987 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Cook Out has grown into one of the Southeast’s most beloved fast-food chains, now boasting 360 locations across the region. Known for its commitment to quality and value, Cook Out specializes in chargrilled burgers made from fresh, never-frozen beef, along with a wide variety of menu favorites.

Matt Hirschman Charges From 12th To Win “Spring Zing” At Mahoning Valley Speedway In Race Of Champions Modified Series Opener

Lehighton, PA (April 18, 2026) – Matt Hirschman is always a contender, no matter the track. But when the Race of Champions Modified Series visits Mahoning Valley Speedway, one of the tracks closest to his home,

Hirschman seems to find another gear.

On Saturday night, Hirschman started 12th, methodically worked his way through the field, and took the lead from Paulie Hartwig III just past the midway point of the 75-lap “Spring Zing” before driving on to victory in the Race of Champions Modified Series season opener.

NASCAR Modified Feature Decided By A Car Length In A Photo Finish With Duane Howard Edging Ryan Watt In Grandview Speedway Thriller

by MikeApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – It was another night of competitive racing for the history books on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, with the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modified feature coming down to the final lap and the final turn for the second consecutive week.

Scoring the exciting and dramatic victory was defending track champion Duane Howard of Oley, Pa., who was able to stave off challenges from Ryan Watt of Boyertown, Pa. over the final five laps of the 30-lap feature, to score the win by a car’s length at the checkered flag.

This dramatic and exciting feature was one week after Jared Umbenhauer of Richland, Pa. held off several late race challenges last week from Justin Grim of Orefield, Pa. to score the win by about a car’s length at the finish.

Over 155 Entries Highlight Thrilling INEX Spring Nationals Weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

NASHVILLE, TN – A tremendous weekend of racing action unfolded at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway as the INEX Spring Nationals wrapped up a six-day showcase featuring more than 155 competitors from across the United States, Canada, and beyond.

Despite early weather challenges, track officials worked quickly and efficiently to get the facility race-ready, allowing the event to continue with minimal delay and setting the stage for an action-packed finale.