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

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 19, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, 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 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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The Joie of Seating Partners with ASA STARS National Tour

by MikeJanuary 17, 2026

Woodville, 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 ModestinoJanuary 15, 2026

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 MikeJanuary 13, 2026

(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 ModestinoJanuary 13, 2026

MOORESVILLE, 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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zMAX CARS TOUR Tickets On Sale NOW

by MikeJanuary 8, 2026

(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.

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Raphael Lessard Leads Packed Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Banquet of Champions

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 5, 2026

Montpelier, VT — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour officially closed out the 2025 season on Saturday night with the annual Banquet of Champions at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont. Drivers, team members and supporters from all six New England states and the Canadian Province of Quebec joined in the annual end-of-season festivities.

Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) champion Derek Gluchacki started the night by collecting his Brookside Equipment Sales Triple Crown championship honors, later earning his seventh-place points award and a special recognition from the American-Canadian Tour for his successful Kulwicki Cup efforts.

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