(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the start of the 2026 racing season at Stafford Speedway fast approaching, the track has announced another new member of its contingency program. Homestead Comfort of Ellington, CT is the latest company to sign on as a contingency sponsor. Homestead Comfort will provide a weekly bonus of $75 to each SK Light third place finisher during the 2026 season.
Competitor Registration Underway For Lime Rock Historic Festival 44
Lime Rock Competitors —
Historic Festival 44 is shaping up to be our best year yet, and as we get closer, you’ll receive more updates covering entry, the program, and the weekend schedule.
Registration for Competitors is open on MotorsportsReg. Please submit your entry, and we’ll review it promptly. You’ll receive an official acceptance by email once approved, and your credit card will not be charged until that point. If you have questions while your entry is being reviewed, feel free to email us at historics@limerock.com.
If you want your preferred paddock location, I recommend registering now—we expect a full paddock, and late entries will be placed where space allows.
New England Racing Fuel Continues to Power Stafford Contingency Program
(Stafford Springs, CT)—New England Racing Fuel with John Holland and Mike Joy will once again be a Stafford Speedway contingency program partner for the 2026 season. New England Racing Fuel will reward the top-3 finishers from each of Stafford’s five weekly divisions plus the highest finishing rookie driver in each division with a fuel certificate. New England Racing Fuel was the first company to join the Stafford Speedway contingency program when it was inaugurated for the 1999 season, and they have been a part of the program every year since. The 2026 season will mark New England Racing Fuel’s 28th consecutive season in the program that has seen them reward Stafford competitors with nearly $200,000 in free gasoline.
Rebelle Rally Welcomes Stryten Energy as Official Gold Partner
RENO, Nev., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Rebelle Rally announces Stryten Energy as a Gold Partner for the 2026 competition, building on a relationship shaped over several years in the field.
While new as an official partner, Stryten Energy has been involved in the Rebelle Rally with team entries for the past several years and stage sponsorship. Their presence has been felt throughout the competition, while they engage directly with the kind of terrain and conditions their battery technology is built to withstand.
NASCAR Modifieds-Sportsman-Trivia This Saturday At Grandview Speedway, Modifieds Run Twin 25’s On May 9, High Limit 410 Sprints Arrive On May 19
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The competition has been close, fierce and highly exciting three weeks into the 2026 racing season at Grandview Speedway, with a mix of younger drivers and veterans setting the pace, and another two-division program is on the schedule for this Saturday night.
This Saturday, April 25 will be a two-division program of racing under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner for the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds and the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman. Each division will run qualifying races leading to the 30-lap Modified and 25-lap Sportsman main events.
Lincoln Speedway Set to Launch 2026 Season with Door Buster Opener Featuring Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge
LINCOLN, IL – The wait is over as Lincoln Speedway roars back to life on Friday, April 24 with the highly anticipated 2026 Door Buster Season Opener, highlighted by the Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge, boasting a possible $1,000 payday for the DIRTcar Hornets.
Opening night will feature a full slate of fan-favorite divisions, including the DIRTcar Pro Late Models, Taco Bell DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Hornets, and the always exciting MARA Midgets, setting the stage for an action-packed evening at the Logan County Fairgrounds.
The Automotive Amusement Park Roars Back to VIR May 15–17 After a Record 23,000+ Crowd Last Year
ALTON, Va. (April 23, 2026) — VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Haltech HyperFest, returning May 15–17, 2026. HyperFest draws an energetic crowd to Southern Virginia, giving the whole weekend a lively atmosphere.
The numbers back it up. In 2025, HyperFest welcomed 23,000+ fans and 965 drivers across NASA Road Racing, NASA Rally, USDrift, HyperDrives and Trackcross, generating more than 7.5 million impressions across social and digital platforms. The event’s audience uniquely skews young and passionate.
Pro Motocross Championship Welcomes Multi-Year Partnership from 5.11®
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 22, 2026) – MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in association with the SMX League, has announced that 5.11®, the global leader in Purpose-Built Gear, will expand its new partnership with the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series with multi-year support of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The partnership will be anchored by title support of American motocross’ legendary and longstanding Independence Day tradition, the 5.11® RedBud National from Michigan’s RedBud MX, which will commence on the 4th of July for the 2026 season.
World Supercross Announces First Five Locations Of 2026 Season Calendar
London, UK, 22 April 2026: The FIM World Supercross Championship has revealed the first five locations for its 2026 season, marking the opening phase of what will ultimately be the championship’s biggest and most globally diverse calendar to date.
With locations confirmed across five continents and another round to be announced at a later date, the 2026 season will continue to deliver world‑class racing to key international markets while expanding its global footprint.
John Beatty Jr. Announces Retirement After 3 Riverhead Modified Championships, Leaving 2026 Title Chase Wide Open
Just weeks after celebrating his third consecutive Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified championship John Beatty Jr. of Merrick disclosed on social media that he along with car owner Mark S. Mina had their entire operation available for purchase. The whispers and rumors began to swell, what’s the story? Are they changing chassis types? Are they splitting? Monday afternoon John Beatty Jr. made it official when he announced he would retire from driving after he and the MSM Elite Motorsports teams historic three straight championships. Beatty’s retirement leaves the chase for the 2026 Riverhead NASCAR Modified title wide open.