Monterey, CA (Nov. 25, 2025) – Get ready, race fans, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is excited to announce that tickets for the marquee events in the highly anticipated 2026 racing season are on sale online at WeatherTechRaceway.com and at the Raceway ticket office.
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Trans Am TA Sprint Championship to Debut in 2026
50-Mile Trans Am TA Sprint Race Championship to Utilize TA2 Cars
CHARLOTTE (November 25, 2025) – The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is excited to announce a new sprint-race competition debuting in 2026, the TA Sprint Championship. Designed to provide racers with the opportunity to compete under the Trans Am Series banner in shorter races and with reduced entry fees, the TA Sprint Championship will consist of TA2-based cars that can currently compete in the Trans Am Series, as well as older TA2 cars running in the SCCA Club Racing GT2 class, and other club racing platforms.
Corey Day Eager To Reach for the Stars in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
MERCED, Calif. — As he stepped off the ATV in the pits at Merced Speedway on Saturday afternoon, Corey Day seemed none the worse for wear.
A week earlier, at fast, slick Placerville Speedway in Northern California, Day had suffered a series of violent flips while running second in his midget race car midway through the Hangtown 100.
Will Cagle Shootout To Kick Off Ironton Global Allentown Indoor Races January 9–10
Allentown, PA – The 2026 Ironton Global Allentown Indoor Races will open in exciting fashion with a brand-new special event honoring one of short track racing’s most accomplished and respected figures: Will Cagle.
On Friday night, January 9, the top 10 fastest TQ Midget drivers in time trials will square off in a unique 15-lap Will Cagle Shootout, a tribute to the legendary racer who made his final competitive attempt at the inaugural Allentown Indoor Race back in 2016.
Sigma Performance Services Racing Acquires AM Racing, Expands National Footprint with Ford Racing Support
STATESVILLE, N.C. (NOVEMBER 24, 2025) — Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing) today announced the acquisition of AM Racing, uniting two successful motorsports organizations under a single banner with the support of Ford Racing.
Beginning with the 2026 season, SPS will field entries in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (Xfinity Series), the ARCA Menards Series and an expanded late model program designed to accelerate driver development and engineering innovation across the team’s racing platforms.
Champions Crowned on Quarter Mile Championship Last Saturday at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
NASHVILLE, TN — November 2025 — The final event of the 2025 racing season at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway delivered a full afternoon of excitement as six champions were crowned on Quarter Mile Championship Saturday. With tight point battles, dramatic moments, and dominant performances, the 1/4-mile proved once again why it is one of the most intense bullrings in short-track racing.
Dedicated race fans watched as the CP Race Wear Bandoleros, Pest Doctor Front Runners, US Air Force Legends (Pro/Masters, Semi Pro, Young Lions), Pure Stocks, and Paschall Heating & Air Limited Late Models took center stage for their final feature events of 2025.
Christian Eckes Coming Home to MHR in 2026
(Statesville, N.C) – Christian Eckes is coming home in 2026. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Eckes is returning to the organization to compete full-time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) in 2026. The 2024 NCTS regular season titlist will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST in pursuit of his first championship. Eckes will be paired with Dave Elenz, who will serve as crew chief and lead the No. 91 team.
Joe Gibbs Racing to Partner with Columbia Bank in 2026
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (November 20, 2025) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has signed a multi-year agreement with Columbia Bank to sponsor Chase Briscoe’s No. 19 Toyota Camry in three races in 2026. The No. 19 will sport the Columbia Bank blue and white colors at Circuit of the Americas on March 1, Sonoma Raceway on June 28, and Phoenix Raceway on October 18.
Along with their primary partnership on the No. 19, Columbia Bank will serve as the Official Banking Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing and provide everyday banking services for the team.
Final Schedule Set For 53rd Annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops At The Silver Legacy
Reno, NV (September 20, 2025) – The final schedule for the 53rd Annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops has been released. This year’s event will take place at the Silver Legacy at The Row in downtown Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4. The 53rd edition of the popular promoter-focused sessions looks to continue its growth within the newly remodeled Silver Legacy, providing attendees and exhibitors with an enhanced workshop experience during an incredibly busy time of year—a reminder that there is truly no off-season in the sport.
IMSA Insider: Who Made Waves at IMSA’s Daytona November Test?
TDS ORECA Leads in LMP2 IMSA Daytona Test
By Tony DiZinno
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The two prototype classes of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition took to the Daytona International Speedway on Friday, as updated Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) cars and a bevy of Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) cars enjoyed a sunny day of running at the IMSA-sanctioned November test.