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Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Takes Lead Role As Thunder On The Hill Series Sponsor

by MikeJanuary 27, 2026

Brian Levan in victory lane with Rico Abreu at 2025 High Limit event at Grandview.

BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 22, 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . We are thrilled and proud to announce that Levan Machine & Truck Equipment has taken the lead sponsor role of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series for the 2026 season at the Grandview Speedway. Levan Machine & Truck Equipment President and CEO Brian Levan first joined the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series in 2017 sponsoring the first Smoke on the Hill event that featured Tony Stewart in a 410 Sprint Car at Grandview. Since that time, Levan Machine & Truck Equipment has been a huge part of the Thunder Series including being the sponsor of the first High Limit Sprint event at Grandview in 2023.

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FOX Sports Opens 2026 NASCAR Season with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on FOX

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports kicks off its 26^th season of NASCAR coverage with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and the FOX Sports app.

Mike Joy, FOX NASCAR’s play-by-play announcer since 2001, embarks on his 26^th season with the network alongside analysts Clint Bowyer, marking his sixth season in the FOX broadcast booth, and 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick in his third year. Also returning to the FOX NASCAR broadcast crew are analyst Larry McReynolds, also entering his 26^th season at FOX, and veteran pit reporters Jamie Little (12^th season) and Regan Smith (ninth).

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RFK Racing to Honor Greg Biffle Throughout 2026 Season

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

NASCAR and Kaulig Racing Join Tributes, Highlighted by Return of Biffle’s Iconic Stylized Numerals at Daytona

CONCORD, NC (January 22, 2026) – When RFK Racing’s cars roll onto the grid to open the 2026 season, they will do so honoring the legacy of Greg Biffle. Paying respect to a driver who helped build the organization, the team will begin a season-long tribute at the Cook Out Clash Feb. 1, followed by a special visual presentation during Daytona 500 activities Feb 11-15.

The remembrance begins at Bowman Gray Stadium as all RFK Racing cars will carry a circular memorial decal above the B-post during the Cook Out Clash. The artwork pays homage with the words, “The Biff 16, In Loving Memory of Greg Biffle.” As an enduring memorial, this artwork will adorn the RFK Racing cars in every race on the 2026 schedule.

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Hailie Deegan Rejoins BMR to Compete for ARCA Menards Series West Title in 2026

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026

(Statesville, N.C.) – Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) announced today that the 11-time ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) championship-winning organization will welcome Hailie Deegan back to the team’s stable in 2026. Deegan will pilot the No. 16 Chevrolet SS to vie for her first AMSW title and compete in all 13 events. The No. 16 returns to competition after a one-year hiatus as Deegan looks to claim the eighth title for the number under BMR’s umbrella.

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Brookside Equipment Triple Crown Back in Action on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour for ‘26

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 22, 2026

Barre, VT — The popular Brookside Equipment Sales Triple Crown will once again highlight the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour schedule of events in 2026. Three popular events at three popular and unique racetracks will make for another run to the finale but make no mistake, it’ll be difficult to top the thrills of last year’s season highlights.

Starting as a Southern New England Triple Crown back in 2022, Brookside Equipment Sales of Phillipston, Massachusetts stepped in for the 2023 season with Falconi Energy and has been presenting the Triple Crown ever since! Center Conway, New Hampshire’s D.J. Shaw took down the first two championships before Erick Sands stepped in with a powerful Haunted Hundred win in 2024 to claim the Crown for the first time.

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Can Danner Or Swanson Repeat? Old Guard Retake Command? Another First Time Winner In Atlantic City?

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

Matt Swanson scored his first career Indoor Series victory during the Allentown Indoor Race. He looks to carry that momentum into next weekends Atlantic City events.

Atlantic City, NJ – Briggs Danner and Matt Swanson broke through with their first career Indoor Auto Racing Series victories at the 2026 season opener in Allentown, Pa. Now, both drivers will look to add a second — or even a third — win when the series heads to Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk Hall for NAPA Auto Parts Weekend on Friday and Saturday, January 30–31.

Standing in their way will be a determined veteran contingent eager to reassert control, along with a deep field of more than 45 additional TQ Midget drivers all chasing the same prize — that elusive first win under the bright lights of Atlantic City.

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SpeedFest Lists Released For Cordele GA Plus Weather Forecast Monitoring

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

Strong Pre-Entry Lists Set the Stage for SpeedFest Weekend as Officials Monitor Saturday Weather

CORDELE, GA – With race weekend set to begin, SpeedFest at Cordele Motor Speedway is shaping up to deliver another standout edition as strong pre-entry lists have been filed across all divisions for the season-opening event, which also doubles up as Super Fest event #1 at the track.

The ASA Southern Super Series Super Late Model and Southern Pro Series Pro Late Model fields feature a deep lineup of championship contenders, race winners, and NASCAR stars, reinforcing SpeedFest’s reputation as one of the premier early-season events in short track racing.

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Renowned Sportscaster Allen Bestwick Named Lead Commentator for Trans Am Series Broadcasts for 60th-Anniversary Season

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

CHARLOTTE (January 19, 2026) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is thrilled to announce that award-winning veteran sportscaster Allen Bestwick will serve as lead commentator for Trans Am broadcasts in 2026. Bestwick will make his Trans Am debut at the series’ pre-season test at Sebring International Raceway, hosting a one-hour live broadcast on Wednesday, January 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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

by MikeJanuary 19, 2026

CORDELE, 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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FloSports and FS1 to Co-Broadcast 6 High Limit Racing Events in 2026

by MikeJanuary 19, 2026

FloRacing and FS1 to co-broadcast the following High Limit Racing races:

1. March 24 – Vado Speedway Park2. April 21 – Eagle Raceway3. May 19 – Grandview Speedway4. June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway5. July 16 – Eldora Speedway6. September 23 – Kokomo Speedway

This continues FloSports’ distribution strategy to reach the widest audiences possible and grow the sport of dirt racing, following the launch of the FloRacing 24/7 FAST Channel on Prime Video, Fubo, and Bell Media (Canada).