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FloSports and Spears CARS Tour West Renew Exclusive Media Partnership for 2026

by Lou Modestino

Spears Cars Tour WestBAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2026) – FloSports will continue to be the exclusive media partner  for the Spears CARS Tour West in 2026. Today, the pair announced an expansion of last year’s agreement  making FloRacing, the leading destination for grassroots motorsports fans, providing streaming and content coverage for all four divisions of the West Coast’s premier stock car series. The 2026 Spears CARS Tour West schedule includes 23 events at 11 tracks across six states.

The season kicks off this weekend with the Spears CARS Tour Southwest Pro Late Models making their series debut at Tucson Speedway with a stout 40-car field for the SoundGear 125. FloRacing will provide live coverage on Saturday, Jan. 17, beginning at 4 p.m. MST / 6 p.m. EST as part of the Chilly Willy weekend.

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21st Running Of SpeedFest Set For Cordele GA Saturday, January 24th

by Mike

21st Running Of SpeedFest Set For Cordele GA Saturday, January 24thCORDELE, GA – For more than two decades, SpeedFest has stood as one of the most respected and anticipated events in pavement short track racing, earning its reputation as the unofficial start of the racing season for drivers and fans across the country.

First contested in 2005, SpeedFest was originally promoted by CRA founders R.J. Scott and Glenn Luckett and held at USA International Speedway in Lakeland, Florida. The event quickly gained momentum, serving as an early proving ground for rising stars and established veterans alike. SpeedFest was held at USA International Speedway for four seasons before the facility was sold and permanently closed.

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THE DACIA SANDRIDERS WINS THE DAKAR RALLY

by Mike

THE DACIA SANDRIDERS WINS THE DAKAR RALLYThe Dacia Sandriders has won the 48th Dakar Rally, the toughest test of car and crew in international motorsport, with Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin claiming a memorable and highly impressive victory by almost 10 minutes.

An outstanding achievement in only its second participation on the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship event, The Dacia Sandriders had further reason to celebrate when its other three crews all reached the finish this afternoon (Saturday January 17).

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SK Light Champion Meg Fuller Moves Up to Stafford’s Premier SK Modified® Division in 2026

by Lou Modestino

SK Light Champion Meg Fuller Moves Up to Stafford’s Premier SK Modified® Division in 2026(Stafford Springs, CT)—After capturing the 2025 SK Light championship, second-generation driver Meg Fuller of Auburn, MA will move up the Stafford Speedway ladder into the track’s premier SK Modified® division for the 2026 season.  Fuller will join forces with Dan Avery and Keith Rocco Racing to pilot an Avery Construction car adorned with her familiar #2 and support from longtime partners Propane Plus, P.T. Watts, Wally and Jason Koza, Rob from TFR, Interstate Transmission, RaceChoice, Metro Door, Gary Rice Shop Equipment, Renee and Ed Bennett, Avery Construction, and VR Wraps, while welcoming P.J. Ladola and Sons as a new sponsor for 2026.

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The Joie of Seating Partners with ASA STARS National Tour

by Mike

ASA Stars National TourWoodville, WI – Officials from the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour have announced that The Joie of Seating has joined the series as a Contingency Partner for the upcoming season, adding another valuable incentive program for competitors.

As part of the partnership, The Joie of Seating will award a $5,000 bonus at both Hickory Motor Speedway and Tri-County Motor Speedway to the winner if they are utilizing a The Joie of Seating Seat. The program provides a significant reward for teams while highlighting one of the industry’s most respected safety and seating manufacturers.

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New Seacoast Challenge on Tap for ACT Late Models in 2026 at Lee USA and Star Speedways

by Lou Modestino
New Seacoast Challenge on Tap for ACT Late Models in 2026 at Lee USA and Star Speedways
With the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour joining forces with the Pro All Stars Series to promote racing at Lee USA Speedway, the ACT Late Models make their return to the 3/8-mile four times in 2026. (Erik Tavares photo)

Lee, NH & Epping, NH— A new twist has been added into the 2026 Southern New Hampshire racing schedule! Two previously announced 100-lap events for ACT Late Models at Lee USA Speedway have been joined with two 100-lap events at Star Speedway to create a new Seacoast Late Model Challenge with each event featuring a $1,500 to win purse plus a $2,000 championship point fund for the top-three point chasers at season’s end!

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Grandstand tickets are now on sale for the zMAX CARS Tour at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by Mike

zMAX CARS TOUR Tickets On Sale Date – Monday, January 12(Nashville, TN) Grandstand tickets are now on sale the zMAX CARS Tour Presented by SoundGear Late Model Stock Car (LMSC) and Pro Late Model divisions will take on the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.

The most anticipated event of the season at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway — the zMAX CARS Tour is scheduled for Saturday, April 11.

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FloSports and CARS Tour Unveil $100,000 Payout Program for 2026 Season

by Lou Modestino

FloSports and CARS Tour Unveil $100,000 Payout Program for 2026 Season FlodiumMOORESVILLE, NC & AUSTIN, TX – (January 9, 2026) – Competitors in both the Late Model Stock and Pro Late Model divisions of the zMAX CARS Tour will have the chance to battle for additional bonus money during the upcoming season.

FloSports and the CARS Tour today announced the introduction of the Flodium program, which will payout $100,000 over the course of the season. The program, funded by FloSports, divides each respective season into several three-race segments with the eligible driver who records the best finish at the end of each segment receiving $10,000. The new payout structure means $50,000 is up for grabs in the Late Model Stock Car Tour and $40,000 in the Pro Late Model Tour through Flodium.

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Sign Pro Named Title Sponsor for $20,000 SK Modified Triple Crown

by Lou Modestino

Sign Pro Named Title Sponsor for $20,000 SK Modified Triple Crown(Stafford Springs, CT)— Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that Sign Pro will serve as the title sponsor of the SK Modified® Triple Crown for the 2026 season. The popular Triple Crown will continue with the same three-race format that has helped make it one of the most anticipated storylines on the Stafford calendar.

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