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The Automotive Amusement Park Roars Back to VIR May 15–17 After a Record 23,000+ Crowd Last Year

by Mike

VIR Virginia International RacewayALTON, 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.

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John Beatty Jr. Announces Retirement After 3 Riverhead Modified Championships, Leaving 2026 Title Chase Wide Open

by Bob Finan

Riverhead RacewayJust 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.

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Riverhead Raceway To Host First Of Two Practice Days Saturday, Free Grandstand Admission For Fans

by Bob Finan

Riverhead RacewayThe roar of race engines with the aroma of Sunoco Race Fuel will fill the air surrounding Riverhead Raceway Saturday afternoon April 18th as the track hosts the first on track activity leading up to the 2026 race season. As tradition dictates, grandstand admission for the Saturday test & tune will be free for race starved fans as well for the second practice day set for Saturday April 25th. Cars are scheduled to take to the historic quarter mile at 11:00 AM with rotating practice running into early evening.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces April 4th & April 11th Safety Tech Inspection Dates

by Bob Finan

Riverhead RacewayThe first official order of business leading up to the 76th season of racing at Riverhead Raceway unfolds Saturday April 4th, and again Saturday April 11th when the track hosts two Safety Tech Inspection days. The 2026 NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts gets the opening weekend party started with seven divisions of racing on NASCAR Pack the Track Night Saturday May 2nd, with the annual May Meltdown is set to round out opening weekend Sunday May 3rd featuring Enduro and INEX Bandolero racing.

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ebb Logistics Named Title Sponsor, Cornerstone Homes Presenting Sponsor of ASA STARS National Tour Event at Dominion Raceway

by Mike

ASA Stars National TourWoodford, VA – Officials with the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, Track Enterprises, and Dominion Raceway have announced that ebb Logistics will serve as the title sponsor of the series’ upcoming event at Dominion Raceway in Woodford, Virginia on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The 250-lap Super Late Model race will be known as the ebb Logistics 250 presented by Cornerstone Homes.

The event will mark the ASA STARS National Tour’s return to the fast 4/10-mile oval in Virginia following an exciting inaugural visit to the track last season.

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Hailie Deegan Set for Bill McAnally Racing Return at Kern

by Mike

Hailie Deegan Set for BMR Return at KernFamiliar Shoes
After a short break from stock car racing to pursue open-wheel competition, Hailie Deegan is back with familiar faces. The Temecula, Calif., native will return to the ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) with Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) for the 2026 season. Deegan launched her progression through the NASCAR ranks at BMR, where she took her first major step on the national radar from 2017-19. The pairing produced three wins and 13 top-five finishes across two AMSW seasons. Deegan’s return to BMR is a strategic move to reestablish comfort and compete to win races on a weekly basis.

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ARCA Menards Series West at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway: Oil Workers 150 Pres. by West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame

by Mike

ARCA Menards Series West at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway: Oil Workers 150 Pres. by West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame ARCA Menards Series West

THE RACE: Oil Workers 150 Presented by West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame
THE PLACE: Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway
THE DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2026
THE TIME: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
TV: FloRacing, Live

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Race Of Champions Management Continues To Announce “Save-The-Date” For “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway And Other Dates

by Mike

ROC Race of Champions Family of SeriesPerry, NY (February 24, 2026) — Race of Champions management, along with the management of “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway in Perry, NY are pleased to announce that the Race of Champions “Family of Series” will return to the facility during the 2026 season with three (3) scheduled events.

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Excitement Builds for Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, March 8

by Mike

Straight Talk 500 Phoenix RacewayStraight Talk launches 2026 NASCAR fan experience with a nostalgic activation, sweepstakes, and community impact

AVONDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2026) – On the heels of another exciting DAYTONA 500, anticipation is revving up for the Straight Talk Wireless 500, set for Sunday, March 8, at Phoenix Raceway. As an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR, and the entitlement sponsor of the race, Straight Talk is expanding its presence for the 2026 season with a series of fan-focused activations. These efforts kick off with a high-energy fan experience at Phoenix Raceway throughout the race weekend, March 5-8.

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