Area Auto Racing News

10/17/2026

It’s the final RACEDAY of the 2026 season!

🏁💰 $15,000 TO WIN. ONE FINAL SHOWDOWN! 💰🏁

⏰ NEW START TIME: 3:00 PM! ⏰

The Griffith Plumbing Services Final 50 at Lincoln Speedway will now get an earlier start THIS SATURDAY, October 17!

The FINAL RACE of the 2026 season brings a HUGE night of racing as the PA Posse 410 Sprint Series takes on the 50-lap Final 50, paying $15,000 TO WIN and $700 TO START! 🔥

And there’s even more on the line!

💵 $5,000 HALFWAY BONUS to the leader at Lap 25!
⏱️ Quick Time Bonus up for grabs!
🏁 Pennsylvania Speedweek format!
⚡ 358 Sprint Cars hit the track for their FINAL race of the season!

📅 Saturday, October 17
🕒 NEW START TIME: 3:00 PM
📍 Lincoln Speedway

One last night of racing. And $15,000 reasons to be there!

Don't miss the FINAL CHECKERED FLAG of the season! 🏁

10/15/2026

A pair of mystery driver photos, different divisions, different eras.

Can you identify them?

10/15/2026

Orange County Fair Speedway
Eastern States 200 Weekend
October 22-25

10/14/2026

Lincoln Speedway
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
The Final 50 - 410 Sprint Cars
$15,000 To Win -
Halfway bonus - $5,000 Lap 25!

plus 358 Sprints

10/14/2026

THIS WEEKEND - World Championship Weekend
The Speedway at
Pagoda Motorcycle Club
OCTOBER 17 & 18

SATURDAY - SpeedSTRs Twin 20s,
602 Modifieds, Jr. & All Star Slingshots

SUNDAY - SpeedSTRs 75 Laps
plus PA Micros, Jr. & All Star Slingshots

10/13/2026

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10/13/2026

Newsmaker of the Week // Darren Smith

Chris Marks Photo

Those attending Super DIRT Week at NY’s Oswego Speedway were treated to one of the more thrilling finishes in the event’s 54-year history last Saturday. In an incredible late-race charge, Darren Smith gambled on fresh tires, marched from 16th over the final five laps, and made a last-corner pass...

10/10/2026

Wilwood Disc Brakes
Wilwood Racing
Complete Brake Solutions for DIRT MODIFIEDS!
Brake later, corner harder, race with confidence!

10/10/2026

DRIVERS & CREWS.....
Serious question... Are you covered?

Let's Kick Some Risk!
Sports Insurance Specialists

10/09/2026

Schultz Engineered Products
The Fuel Cell Behind Today's Champions!