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AVONDALE, Ariz. — With Sunday’s victory in the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, Tyler Reddick got an upgrade from “written off” to “suddenly relevant,” where the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1 is concerned. Reddick arrived at the one-mile track in the Phoenix’s West Valley 114 points behind Chase leader Kyle Larson […] The post It’s A Brand-New Chase appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Three of the four classes spread cross IMSA’s Challenge championships – IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge – saw their champions take relatively clean paths to their respective titles. But in Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport (GS), the number of twists and turns matched the 10 races […] The post Smooth Paths For IMSA Challenge Champions appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
LAS VEGAS — When the Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Non-Winged Sprint Cars debut as part of the Only Bulls Open Wheel Showdown at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 5-7, it will be only the fifth appearance of non-winged sprint cars in the history of the track. The 0.375-mile paved Bullring opened […] The post Non-Winged Sprints Play Key Role In Showdown appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
CONCORD, N.C. — Racing and winning at The Dirt Track at Charlotte means everything to Austin Holcombe. It’s the track he calls home during fall. It’s the site of three of the biggest wins of his career. It’s the year-end meeting place for all of his racing friends and family. And in two weeks’ time, […] The post Holcombe — Short Track Dreams Run Through Charlotte appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
As the winged sprint car season winds down, a mere 1.476 seconds separates the drivers at the top of the National Sprint Car Rankings. Pennsylvania hotshoe Chase Dietz remains at the top of the rankings with an average finish of 2.617 in 75 starts this season. Dietz, who has won a national-best 26 features, leads […] The post Sprint Rankings: Dietz On Top As Gap Closes appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
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MODOC, S.C. — For the 20th consecutive year, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will conclude the season in the Carolinas – with an added twist. New in 2026 is a visit to Modoc Speedway for the Modoc 100 on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. The inaugural Modoc event has become […] The post WoO LMS Has Strong History In The Carolinas appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. — Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki is set for the 2027 SuperMotocross season with a championship-caliber lineup in the 250 class. The team will once again compete against the world’s best supercross and motocross athletes throughout the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, Pro Motocross Championship, and SMX World Championship™. Entering its 34th […] The post Pro Circuit Sets Rider Lineup appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
MINERAL WELLS, W. Va. — Ricky Thornton Jr. won his second ARP Dirt Track World Championship on Sunday night at West Virginia Motor Speedway, earning $100,000 for Koehler Motorsports. His victory in the 46th annual event, which returned to West Virginia for the first time in 16 years, was his first in the crown jewel […] The post It’s Thornton’s DTWC & Sheppard’s Championship appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Matt Sheppard captured Sunday’s headlining Short Track Super Series modified feature during Octoberfest action at Hagerstopwn Speedway. Sheppard raced from outside the front row to win the 50-lap event and claim the $7,000 top prize. Sheppard held off polesitter Alex Payne for the victory. Louden Reimert, Billy Pauch Jr. and Logan Watt […] The post Matt Sheppard Conquers Hagerstown appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
LINCOLN, Ill. — The 2026 DIRTcar Fall Nationals came to a dramatic conclusion Sunday night at Lincoln Speedway, as another strong field of competitors filled the pit area for the final night of DIRTcar national points competition. A total of 111 entries were on hand across five divisions, with national championships, season-ending bragging rights, and […] The post English Is Big Winner In Lincoln Fall Nationals appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
SALEM, Ind. — Heath Helton claimed victory in Sunday’s Halloween 200 for Great American Stocks at the legendary Salem Speedway. Driving the No. 16 stock car, Helton drove from 10th on the grid to win the 200-lap event and earn the $10,000 top prize. Brett Hudson finished second, with Lonnie Saumier, Jeff Caudell and Chuck […] The post Halloween 200 Goes To Heath Helton appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
ENNIS, Texas — Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown picked up his second win of the season on Sunday at Texas Motorplex, defeating standout rookie Maddi Gordon in the final round of the Texas NHRA FallNationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 18th […] The post Brown Stops Langdon’s Roll In Texas appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
AVONDALE, Ariz. — After a phenomenal start to the 2026 season, followed by an agonizing dry spell, Tyler Reddick returned to victory lane on Sunday—and simultaneously did NASCAR Cup Series leader Kyle Larson a significant favor. Snookering the top contenders in the Chase presented by Mobil 1 after a restart on Lap 294, Reddick surged […] The post Reddick Triumphs As Chase For The Cup Tightens appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
ENNIS, Texas — Reigning two-time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk closed out the 2026 season with a victory at the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals Sunday outrunning Lee Hartman in the final round. In a close race, Pawuk’s winning time of 7.522 seconds at 185.07 mph got to the finish line first over […] The post Pawuk Finishes Strong In Factory Stock Showdown appeared first on SPEED SPORT.
