Speedway Action Magazine

10/13/2026

In a shocking post this evening, Michaels Mercer Raceway Park Announcer Jim Balentine has announced his retirement following the 2026 season.

In a shocking post this evening, Michael’s Mercer Raceway Park Announcer Jim Balentine has announced his retirement following

10/13/2026

A national championship, a $100,000 winner’s payday, and lucrative bonus awards await as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to West Virginia Motor Speedway for the 46th Annual ARP Dirt Track World Championship presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 16–17, with racing beginning Thursday and entertainment kicking off Wednesday evening.

Jeremy Shields – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR A national championship, a $100,000 winner’s payday, and

10/09/2026

For anyone who loves local short-track racing, the heartbeat of the sport has always been the rumble of engines, the smell of burnt methanol and race fuel, and packed grandstands cheering on their local favorites. But over the last several seasons, a heavy cloud has settled over pit areas and ticket gates alike. With soaring fuel prices, ballooning logistics costs, and broader economic inflation, the cost of going racing—and the cost of simply going to watch a race—has reached a critical tipping point.

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10/09/2026

News is breaking as ASA and "CARS Tour West" (pay close attention to the "West" portion of that) are merging operations and will be operating under the "CARS Tour" name, which does not include the series actually known as the "CARS Tour". Read More at Short Track SCENE as Matt Weaver breaks down all the details.

Super Late Model racing now has a unified nationwide vision and unified leadership structure for years to come. Kevin Harvick and Tim Huddleston, operators of CARS Tour West, have joined ASA STARS, Championship Racing Association and Midwest Tour owner Marty Melo under a combined MDM Promotions owne...

10/06/2026

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10/02/2026

The Shirey family will hold a Celebration of Jim's life Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd at Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria, OH. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road (at State Route 57) in Elyria. An additional visitation will be held the following day on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home promptly at 9:00 a.m. and stop at Lorain Raceway Park where Jim will take his final victory lap around the track. Burial will immediately follow at Camden Cemetery. Pastor Mike Haury will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made directly to the family.

https://speedwayactionimages.com/2026/09/27/a-true-innovator-remembering-supermodified-legend-jim-shirey/

09/29/2026

On a sunny but crisp late September weekend, Michaels Mercer Raceway Presented by Sunbelt Rentals and Erme’s Distributing completed their 27th annual Little Guy Nationals over this weekend. There were 215 cars in 10 classes competing Friday night and 161 cars in 8 classes on Saturday.

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09/28/2026

With 29 OVSCA Sprint Cars in the pits at Wayne Co Speedway for the OVSCA "Ohio Dirt Blowout". Danny Mumaw scored his first OVSCA feature win of the season as the OVSCA closes out its season.

OVSCA PR With 29 good sprint cars in the pits at Wayne Co Speedway for the OVSCA “Ohio

09/28/2026

Remembering Jim Shirey.

09/22/2026

If there’s one word that defined this racing season across the region, it was rain. After a relentlessly rainy spring and summer that saw local tracks fighting the skies as often as the drivers fought each other for position, we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. For some frustrated promoters and fans, this season featured more rainouts than checkered flags.

If there’s one word that defined this racing season across the region, it was mud. After a relentlessly