TOMBALL, Texas (Jan. 9, 2026) – Texas-based American Communications Construction (ACC) and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended its primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) through the 2032 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final Locations Announced
Historic Crew Stadium, Dignity Health Sports Park, and Thunder Ridge Nature Arena named as host locations; introducing all new cities and venues for SMS 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 9, 2026) – During today’s Monster Energy SMX World ChampionshipTM season-opening press conference in Anaheim, CA, the SMX LeagueTM announced that Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio; Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California; and Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri will host the 2026 SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final in September.
Toronto Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo – March 13-15, 2026
The Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by eBay Motors returns to Toronto’s International Centre March 13, 14 & 15. Canada’s biggest and best indoor auto-enthusiast and motorsports show will feature more than 400 incredible vehicles throughout four huge halls. Custom cars, hot rods, classics, trucks, tuners & modifieds and racing vehicles of all kinds will all be represented. Add in celebrity guests Dave Kindig and Mike Hall, along with 200 exhibitors, feature displays, two dozen car clubs, awards presentations and non-stop action on the Hagerty Stage and it’s an event you won’t want to miss! Click HERE for tickets and show info. We’ll see you in March at Motorama!
Bass Pro Shops Partners With the SMX League to Bring Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final to Thunder Ridge
Bass Pro Shops will be featured partner across the entire SMX racing calendar, with Thunder Ridge hosting Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final in September
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2026) – The SMX LeagueTM announced today that Thunder Ridge at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, Mo., was selected to host the high-profile 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final on Saturday, Sept. 26. This comes as a part of a multi-year partnership agreement with Bass Pro Shops, launching at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross stadium season opener on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
IMSA Insider: Who’s Coming to The 2026 Roar Before the Rolex 24?
Two Weeks in Daytona Set to Launch 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season
By Tony DiZinno
Entry List (Click Here)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The field is set to launch the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, first with today’s release of the entry list for next week’s Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. As this test is mandatory for all teams participating in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the entry list for the Roar should look substantially the same as the entry list for the race when it is released next week.
The SMX League Announces Multi-Year Partnership with 5.11®
The global innovator of Purpose-Built GearTM to be featured across Supercross season and SMX World Championship Final
ELLENTON, Fla. (January 7, 2026) – The SMX LeagueTM announced today a multi-year partnership with 5.11®, the global leader in purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear designed for those who demand more of themselves and Challenge Possible™. This collaboration will showcase 5.11’s innovative gear throughout the Monster Energy Supercross season and the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Final.
zMAX CARS TOUR Tickets On Sale NOW
(Nashville, TN) Tickets go on sale Monday, January 12 at 10:00 AM Central Time 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.
McLaren Racing and Deloitte Extend High-Performance Partnership With Multi-Series Expansion Aimed to Accelerate Innovation and Performance
NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McLaren Racing and Deloitte today announced a multi-year expansion of their longstanding partnership, with Deloitte becoming an Official Transformation Partner of McLaren Racing. Deloitte has already helped McLaren’s Formula 1 team on a return to the top of the sport, including back-to-back Constructors’ Championships in 2024 and 2025, and the 2025 Drivers’ World Championship, the team’s first since 2008. Building on this success, the expanded partnership now extends across McLaren Racing, with Arrow McLaren in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and McLaren Racing’s 2027 entry in the FIA World Endurance Championship, alongside the continued support of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team. The collaboration is also expected to grow across technology and professional services, further advancing performance, efficiency and innovation across McLaren Racing.
TV Listings for Motorsports – Thursday, 1/8/26 – Sunday, 1/11/26
RacingTVSchedule provides the listings. All times are eastern.
2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championshiptm Begins With Monster Energy Supercross Season Opener This Saturday In Anaheim Live At 7 P.M. ET On Peacock And NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – January 6, 2026 – The Monster Energy 2026 SMX World ChampionshipTM series and Monster Energy AMA Supercross season begins this Saturday, Jan. 10, from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in California, starting live at 6:30 p.m. ET with exclusive pre-race coverage on Peacock followed by the race at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
There will be an SMX Season Preview special live from Anaheim starting at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock which will include an encore presentation of the 2026 season preview show.