Dirt Track
OLD NORTH PRIDE: Austin Holcombe Speaks on Modified Success, Love for World Short Track Championship
North Carolina UMP Modified racer will contest year-end Charlotte event in three divisions
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Motorcycle Racing
Pala Raceway Returns to its Original Name
The Southern California home of American motocross will now be known as Pala Raceway Presented by Fox Racing.
Motorcycle Racing
Motorcycle Ohio to Present “Saved by the Helmet” Awards at AMA Hall of Fame Bike Night in Pickerington
Motorcycle Ohio, a program of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, will present two “Saved by the Helmet” awards in partnership with the American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame at their Fall Bike Night on Oct. 17.
Open Wheel
Get Your Tickets: Arlington On Sale Now, Long Beach Available Sunday
Tickets for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington (photo), which was a popular success with fans its inaugural year in 2026, are on sale now.
Open Wheel
Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026
Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
Motorcycle Racing
AMA to Sanction Trio of Arenacross Series for 2026-2027 Season
The American Motorcyclist Association will sanction three Arenacross series during the 2026-2027 season, with events scheduled in all corners of the country.
Dirt Track
Race Day Weather Outlook Cancels Friday Portion of Fall Nationals at Brockville
With the best interest of teams and traveling fans in mind, and weather models showing rain on Friday at Brockville Ontario Speedway, Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Northeast, and track officials have cancelled Friday’s portion of Fall Nationals. This decision was made in consultation with Precision Weather Service. The event will not be rescheduled, as Series […]
Dirt Track
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final Round For DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Championship Title Awaits Williamson at Brockville
DIRTcar Racing WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final Round For DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Championship Title Awaits Williamson at Brockville
Motorcycle Racing
AMA Congratulates 2026 Champions of AMA NATC National MotoTrials
The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the champions of the 2026 AMA NATC National MotoTrials, which wrapped up with the Ohio Buckeye National in Toronto, Ohio.
Dirt Track
Rush County Speedway Closes Inaugural IMCA Season with Last Call Classic Oct. 23-24
By William Nusser LA CROSSE, Kan. (Oct. 13, 2026) — Rush County Speedway will close its first full Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing season with the Last Call Classic, a two-night event scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at The Bullring on the Rush County Fairgrounds. The event features United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) competitors alongside Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl K
Stock Cars
CARS Midwest Tour, Formerly ASA Midwest Tour, Announces Adoption of ULRA Super Late Model Rules for 2027
Rules alignment strengthens national consistency, competitor opportunities and partnership growth under the newly unified ownership group WOODVILLE, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2026) – As part of the recently announced unification of seven racing series under the…
Drag Racing
JEGS Allstars preview: A closer look at each of the contenders in each class
Every year for the last 41 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
Drag Racing
Texas FallNationals Fan Fest will deliver a galaxy of NHRA stars
The Texas NHRA FallNationals Pre-Stage FanFest presented by Red Line Synthetic Oil will once again feature the biggest names in NHRA Drag Racing, Thursday, Oct. 15, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. More than 50 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series drivers and riders are expected to take part.
Drag Racing
VizionOne's Grunt of the Race program awards NHRA nitro crewmembers
VizionOne's Grunt of the Race program is making sure NHRA crewmembers get something for their efforts: a check in their pocket and clean, healthy hands, courtesy of VizionOne's all-natural hand cleaner.
Drag Racing
Aaron Stanfield and Christie Meyer-Johnson talk Texas, ladders, and more
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Christie Meyer-Johnson, the co-owner of the Texas Motorplex, as well as Aaron Stanfield, who took victory from his dad at the last stop on the NHRA tour at Worldwide Technology Raceway.
Drag Racing
Plourd ready to complete bucket-list challenge with Las Vegas Top Fuel debut
Bernie Plourd, who won the NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Dragster title back in 1992 and has competed in a variety of NHRA Sportsman classes, is ready for his ultimate bucket-list challenge: his Top Fuel debut at the upcoming Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge.
Drag Racing
Top Fuel rookie Will Smith looks for dream weekend in Dallas
The first three races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs have been the best three events in Will Smith’s young Top Fuel career, as the standout rookie has come alive in the postseason.
Drag Racing
Legendary world championship-winning nitro tuner Leonard Hughes passes away
Leonard Hughes, the brilliant tuning mind and counterpart to partner Paul Candies’ deep pockets on the successful Candies & Hughes team that often dominated Top Fuel and Funny Car racing in the 1970s and ‘80s, died Oct. 14.
Dirt Track, St. Louis / Midwest
WORLD OF OUTLAWS: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway Get ready for racing's new fall classic! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, please review the important information below before arriving at Belle-Clai...
Open Wheel
Alex Palou To Rev Up Indiana Football Fans Before Buckeye Showdown
The five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion will take over for Hoosier the Bison (photo) on Saturday against Ohio State.
Open Wheel
Dodge City Friday USAC Sprints Postponed, Amarillo Up Next on Saturday
Oct 15, 2026This Friday night’s October 16 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship event at Kansas’ Dodge City Raceway Park has been postponed to 2027 due to cold temperatures and a frigid wind chill. “Unfortunately, adverse weather conditions will not provide the best conditions for this weekend’s event. But we look forward to the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship returning in 2027 on a new date,” sa
Motorcycle Racing
10 Minutes + 2 Laps with Chris Carr
Seven-time Grand National Champion Chris Carr brings a wealth of experience and a well-rounded perspective to his current role as AFT Series Director.
Open Wheel
Pike County Speedway Next For ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints Season Finale
American Sprint Car Series Pike County Speedway Next For ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints Season Finale News
Open Wheel
Attention Turns to Saturday’s Fuzzy’s Fall Fling Program as Severe Weather Cancels Friday’s Event
American Sprint Car Series - Attention Turns to Saturday’s Fuzzy’s Fall Fling Program as Severe Weather Cancels Friday’s Event
Motorcycle Racing
Red Bull KTM Adds Daxton Bennick & Ryder DiFrancesco to 250cc Lineup
The two title hopefuls round out a formidable four-rider effort alongside Julien Beaumer and Sacha Coenen.
Dirt Track
Gould Returns to Modified Throne; Five First-Time National Champions Crowned
By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 14, 2026) — The 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing season crowned five first-time National champions while a collection of familiar names added to already impressive championship resumes across the nine divisions. William Gould returned to the top of the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified ranks for the first time in 13 years, Zach Zeitner captured his second straight Sunoco IMCA Late
Motorcycle Racing
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Signs DiFrancesco and Bennick
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing released the following statement on Wednesday: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Ryder DiFrancesco and Daxton Bennick ahead of the 2027 SMX World Championship season, joining an expanded four-rider 250 program alongside Julien Beaumer and Sacha Coenen. The new-look roster will compete aboard KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION machinery […]
Open Wheel
Contingency Plan Announced for POWRi / NOW600 Triple Crown Weekend at Port City Raceway!
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (October 12, 2026) – While the green light remains on for this weekend’s POWRi / NO
Drag Racing
2026 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Gas winner Kris Whitfield
After a runner-up at the Norwalk divisional, Kris Whitfield earned his first 75th anniversary NHRA diamond Wally with a close 9.905 to 9.910 win over Todd Pullen in the Super Gas final.
Drag Racing
2026 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Luke Bogacki
In addition to a semifinal finish in Super Comp, Luke Bogacki turned on the win light in the final of Right Trailers Top Dragster with a 6.806 on his 6.79 dial to beat Alaia Isenhower, who broke out by .018-second.
Dirt Track, St. Louis / Midwest
Battle at Belle-Clair Ready to Deliver a New Fall Classic This Saturday
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 14, 2026 )– Sunshine, 64-degree temperatures, the possibility of sub-10-second laps, and the world's best sprint car drivers are lining up to make Saturday's inaugural Battle a...
Open Wheel
Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test
The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Open Wheel
Inside Line: Next First-Time Series Champion?
One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) will make the final step from his second-place finish in 2026 to become the series' next first-time champion -- but maybe not in the 2027 season.
Open Wheel
Kansas-Texas Two-Step for USAC Sprints Oct 16-17 at Dodge City & Amarillo
Oct 14, 2026Back on the road again! The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship hits the highway for Kansas/Texas Two-Step this weekend, October 16-17. First up is a return to Kansas’ Dodge City Raceway on Friday night, October 16, paying $6,000-to-win. To cap the weekend off, the series travels down south to the Texas panhandle for USAC’s second ever visit to Amarillo, Texas’ Route 66 Motor Speedway for $10,000
Open Wheel
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: ASCS National Tour, Sooner Region Determine Champions in Fuzzy’s Fall Fling
American Sprint Car Series - WHAT TO WATCH FOR: ASCS National Tour, Sooner Region Determine Champions in Fuzzy’s Fall Fling
Dirt Track
Eckrich Earns Saturday Night Dirt Stars Modified Victory at Davenport
By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Oct. 10, 2026) — Jace Eckrich’s $1,000 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified victory highlighted the second and final night of the Davenport Dirt Stars at Davenport Speedway. The two-night program featured plenty of action after Friday morning showers left the racing surface fast and challenging for competitors. Eckrich wasted little time getting to the front in Saturday’s feature, charging from
Motorcycle Racing
2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Regular Season Tickets Now On Sale to General Public
Two weeks removed from announcing the regular season schedule for the 2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship, tickets are now on sale to the general public for all rounds of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, just in time for the holiday buying season. Additionally, the […]
Motorcycle Racing
Tickets on Sale for Monster Energy SMX World Championship
Tickets for all rounds of the SMX World Championship regular season are now on sale to the general public.
Open Wheel
Zach Daum Dominates in POWRi National & West Midget League Win at Port City Raceway
Tulsa, OK. (10/10/26) — Zach Daum would cruise to back-to-back victories at Port City Raceway on Sat