The first official order of business leading up to the 76th season of racing at Riverhead Raceway unfolds Saturday April 4th, and again Saturday April 11th when the track hosts two Safety Tech Inspection days. The 2026 NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts gets the opening weekend party started with seven divisions of racing on NASCAR Pack the Track Night Saturday May 2nd, with the annual May Meltdown is set to round out opening weekend Sunday May 3rd featuring Enduro and INEX Bandolero racing.
Late Models
“Watch it Your Way”; North East Short Track Network (NESTN) Offers Subscription Options
Barre, VT – The North East Short Track Network (NESTN) has announced today their plans to offer a subscription format to their already popular Pay-Per-View lineup for the 2026 season. While the Pay-Per-View option that built the platform will remain for all events, NESTN has also released both a Monthly and Yearly subscription option to race fans across the globe.
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville, TN 122nd Season Opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 24, 2026) — The engines are roaring back to life at one of America’s most iconic short tracks. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway officially kicks off its historic 122nd year of auto racing on Saturday, March 28, 2026, promising a high-octane opening night that blends deep-rooted tradition with modern-day speed.
Advance Tickets Available For High Limit 410 Sprints, Tuesday, May 19 At Grandview Speedway, Alpine Building Supply To Offer Alpine Thunder On The Hill T-Shirt At All Thunder Events In 2026
BECHTELSVILLE, PA MARCH 17, 2026 . . . . . . . . Be sure to get your advance tickets for the fast approaching Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series opener showcasing the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing 410 Sprints on Tuesday night, May 19 at the Grandview Speedway. This event is brought to you by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment as well as RICH MAR Florist. In the event of rain, Wednesday night, May 20 will be the rain date. On race night, gates will open at 4:30 PM for Advance ticket holders, with general admission tickets going on sale at 5 PM at the main entrance. Time trials will get underway at 7 PM.
ebb Logistics Named Title Sponsor, Cornerstone Homes Presenting Sponsor of ASA STARS National Tour Event at Dominion Raceway
Woodford, VA – Officials with the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, Track Enterprises, and Dominion Raceway have announced that ebb Logistics will serve as the title sponsor of the series’ upcoming event at Dominion Raceway in Woodford, Virginia on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The 250-lap Super Late Model race will be known as the ebb Logistics 250 presented by Cornerstone Homes.
The event will mark the ASA STARS National Tour’s return to the fast 4/10-mile oval in Virginia following an exciting inaugural visit to the track last season.
Sunshine State 200 Weekend at Five Flags Speedway This Weekend
Pensacola, FL – The wait is almost over as the season-opening weekend at Five Flags Speedway is now just one week away, highlighted by the Sunshine State 200 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch on Friday–Saturday, March 13–14.
The marquee Super Late Model event will once again serve as the second race of the 2026 season for the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, bringing some of the best drivers in pavement racing to the Gulf Coast.
Lincoln Speedway Door Buster Season Opener Just Four Weeks Away
Lincoln, IL – The countdown is on as just four weeks remain until the 2026 Door Buster Season Opener at Lincoln Speedway on Friday, April 3. Fans can expect a full night of dirt track action as six divisions of racing take to the Logan County Fairgrounds oval to kick off another exciting season.
Headlining the opening night program will be the DIRTcar Pro Late Models, joined by a strong lineup that also includes DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Pro Mods, DIRTcar Sportsman, MARA Midgets, and Crown Vics. With a wide mix of divisions and drivers expected to compete, the Door Buster opener traditionally delivers one of the most exciting nights of racing of the season.
Swift Springs Partners with Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour for 2026
Barre, VT — Officials with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour are excited to announce a new partnership with the California-headquartered Swift Springs for the 2026 season. The world-renowned brand will award a spring in each event on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour as well as prizes at the season-ending banquet!
Swift Springs first entered the market in 1997 as a division of the Japan-based Tokyo Hatsujo Manufacturing Co, Ltd. and rapidly took the racing world by storm. Swift Springs quickly became one of the most recognized and respected names in performance coil springs from endurance events like Le Mans to Formula 3 and here on the short track level.
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge To Serve As Presenting Sponsor For CARS Tour Race At Nashville Fairgrounds
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Announced as an Entry in the CARS Tour Event
(Nashville, TN) One of the most recognizable businesses in downtown Nashville will have a significant presence for the zMAX CARS Tour’s return to the city’s historic short track.
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a honky-tonk bar known for its vibrant country music atmosphere, is serving as the presenting sponsor for the CARS Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model Tour events at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on April 11. The Tootsie’s Music City Showdown marks the first time Nashville has hosted the CARS Tour since 2021.
Busy Year Ahead Leads to Scheduling Adjustments for Local Late Model Events From Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour
Barre, VT —It was announced today by Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour officials that the 100-lap event for ACT legal Late Models originally scheduled for June 19 at Lee USA Speedway has been moved to Friday, August 7 to remove the scheduling conflict with the Keith Morse Memorial event at Riverside Speedway.
With the move, the Seacoast Late Model Challenge will still begin on Saturday, June 13 at Star Speedway followed by the Firecracker 100 at Lee USA Speedway on Friday, July 3. The Challenge will pick up with a second 100-lapper at Lee on Friday, August 7 before crowning the inaugural champion in the Don Francis Memorial 100 at Star on Saturday, August 15.