10/04/2026
Robinson Wins Wild Pro Late Model Finale at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
Eight Feature Winners Highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Night as Championship Battles Heat Up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 3, 2026) — A beautiful evening for racing greeted competitors and fans at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday as Breast Cancer Awareness Night featured eight divisions of racing on the historic 5/8-mile and quarter-mile ovals. From thrilling side-by-side battles to an unexpected conclusion in the 100-lap headliner, the evening provided plenty of excitement as the Speedway completed its final race night before November's All American 400 Weekend.
Brett Robinson of New Albany, Indiana, emerged victorious in the Pro Late Model 100, while Chad Chaffin captured the Street Stock feature on the 5/8-mile. Quarter-mile victories went to Jeff Belt, Galen Clark, Matt Barnes, Taylor Jorgensen, Brett Lee and Jordan Bauer.
Robinson Capitalizes on Late-Race Drama to Win Pro Late Model 100
Seventeen competitors took the green flag for Saturday's 100-lap Pro Late Model feature, the final tune-up before the November 7 All American 100.
Chase Johnson drew the pole position during the redraw and appeared to have the car to beat throughout much of the evening. Johnson led the opening 50 laps, with Conner Popplewell running second as part of a competitive seven-car group at the front of the field. The entire first half went caution-free before a scheduled competition caution at halfway.
On the ensuing double-file restart, Johnson, Popplewell and Hunter Wright traded paint in a spirited battle for the lead. Johnson maintained the top spot, while Wright moved into second.
As the second half unfolded, Johnson continued building his advantage, with Wright the only competitor able to remain relatively close. However, an incident with just 11 laps remaining completely changed the complexion of the race.
A body panel came off Jackson Boone's car on the frontstretch, bringing out a caution and setting up a late-race shootout. Johnson selected the inside lane for the restart, with Wright lining up alongside.
Wright gained the advantage when the green flag returned, but Johnson pulled alongside through turns one and two. The two made side-to-side contact in turn two, lost momentum and triggered a major multi-car accident involving much of the field.
Following an extended red flag, Robinson lined up on the outside for the ensuing restart. The New Albany, Indiana, driver used the outside lane to make the winning pass and pulled away over the closing laps to secure his second victory of the 2026 season.
The victory also allowed Robinson to extend his championship points lead heading toward the season finale.
Despite the late-race disappointment, Johnson recovered to finish second, followed by Ben Mack, Anthony Bello and Jackson Boone.
Pro Late Models — Top Five
Brett Robinson ( #5)
Chase Johnson ( #20)
Ben Mack ( #13)
Anthony Bello ( #51)
Jackson Boone ( #7)
Chaffin Charges to Street Stock Victory Following Late Restart
The 35-lap Street Stock feature produced another exciting race on the historic 5/8-mile.
Michael Pannell took the early lead before veteran Chuck Barnes Jr. moved into the top spot on lap seven. Barnes began building a comfortable advantage, with Murfreesboro, Tennessee's Chad Chaffin remaining within striking distance.
As the race moved beyond halfway, Barnes began pulling away while Chaffin struggled with his car sliding through the corners. Meanwhile, several competitive battles developed throughout the field.
The first caution arrived on lap 25 following an incident involving Dillon Oliver and Pannell coming off turn two.
The caution proved to be the turning point.
With his tires cooled down, Chaffin's No. 3C came to life on the restart. He raced past Barnes one lap after the green flag returned and maintained the lead for the remainder of the event.
Beau Mitchell moved into second, while Barnes finished third. Sam McCord and Ayden Oliver completed the top five.
Street Stocks — Top Five
Chad Chaffin ( )
Beau Mitchell ( #06)
Chuck Barnes Jr. ( #05)
Sam McCord ( #00)
Ayden Oliver ( #33)
Belt Wins Entertaining Limited Late Model Battle
A strong field of 17 Limited Late Models closed out quarter-mile competition with one of the most entertaining races of the evening.
Nashville's Jeff Belt and Michael Pannell traded the lead in an outstanding side-by-side battle during the 25-lap feature. As the two continued exchanging positions, Johnathan Dishman closed the gap and joined the fight, creating a thrilling three-car battle at the front.
Once Dishman entered the picture, Belt found additional speed and began extending his advantage while Pannell and Dishman battled for second.
Belt ultimately captured the victory, with Dishman finishing just 0.520 seconds behind. Carl Porter Jr. claimed third, followed by Pannell and Nicholas Formosa.
Limited Late Models — Top Five
Jeff Belt ( #80)
Johnathan Dishman ( #6)
Carl Porter Jr. ( #465)
Michael Pannell ( #07)
Nicholas Formosa ( #81)
Clark Prevails in Four-Car Legends Thriller
The Semi-Pro/Young Lions Legends delivered another outstanding race as four competitors battled intensely for the victory.
Bump-and-run moves, crossovers and side-by-side racing highlighted the 20-lap contest, with the leading competitors maintaining a relatively clean battle despite the intense competition.
Hendersonville, Tennessee's Galen Clark ultimately prevailed in his No. 38, holding off championship rival Dylan Faulkner by just 0.828 seconds.
Landon Thrasher finished third, with Bradley Swift fourth and Landon Cordell fifth.
The result added another chapter to one of the Speedway's closest championship battles entering the final race weekend.
Semi-Pro/Young Lions Legends — Top Five
Galen Clark ( #38)
Dylan Faulkner ( #60)
Landon Thrasher ( )
Bradley Swift ( #85)
Landon Cordell ( #11)
Barnes Takes Early Lead and Holds On for Pure Stock Win
Matt Barnes made his move early in the 20-lap Pure Stock feature, passing Elliott Dulworth for the lead on lap three.
Once out front, Barnes maintained control despite a couple of cautions that brought the field back together. He successfully defended his position on each restart and went on to capture the victory.
Chase Cohron finished second, 1.949 seconds behind Barnes, while Cameron Choate completed the podium. Travis Pryor and early leader Dulworth rounded out the top five.
Pure Stocks — Top Five
Matt Barnes ( #71)
Chase Cohron ( )
Cameron Choate ( #82)
Travis Pryor ( #81)
Elliott Dulworth ( #16)
Taylor Jorgensen Wins Sibling Showdown in Pro/Masters Legends
The 20-lap Pro/Masters Legends feature turned into a family affair as Taylor Jorgensen and her younger brother, Jenson Jorgenson, battled for the victory.
Boston Oliver led the opening 10 laps before Taylor made an inside move on lap 11 to take command.
A caution with five laps remaining tightened the field and set up a showdown between the siblings. Jenson, the evening's top qualifier, displayed impressive speed when racing resumed, but Taylor proved too strong over the closing laps.
Taylor claimed the victory by just 0.322 seconds over Jenson, with early leader Oliver finishing third. Kyle Fletcher and Wayne Grubb completed the top five.
Pro/Masters Legends — Top Five
Taylor Jorgensen ( #3)
Jenson Jorgenson ( #32)
Boston Oliver ( #88)
Kyle Fletcher ( #77)
Wayne Grubb ( #4)
Lee Remains Undefeated in Front Runner Competition
Smyrna, Tennessee's Brett Lee continued his remarkable 2026 campaign by capturing another Pest Doctor Front Runner victory.
Michael Forsythe led the opening six laps of the 20-lap feature before Lee powered his No. 7 into the lead on lap seven. Once out front, the championship leader steadily extended his advantage and maintained control through the checkered flag.
The victory marked Lee's fifth consecutive feature win, keeping his perfect season intact.
Following the event, Forsythe and Justin Martin, who initially finished second and fourth, respectively, were disqualified during post-race technical inspection for tire infractions.
The disqualifications elevated Ray Gann to second and Roger Gann to third, with Randell Waterston and Hunter Pennington completing the revised top five.
Pest Doctor Front Runners — Revised Official Top Five
Brett Lee ( #7)
Ray Gann ( #31)
Roger Gann ( )
Randell Waterston ( #26)
Hunter Pennington ( #90)
Michael Forsythe ( #19) and Justin Martin ( #9) were disqualified following post-race technical inspection for tire infractions.
Bauer Survives Caution-Filled Bandolero Feature
A large field of 19 CP Race Wear Bandoleros opened Saturday's feature racing program, although the event proved challenging from the outset.
Numerous early cautions slowed the action, with nearly 15 minutes passing before the competitors could complete their first five laps.
The race was eventually shortened to six laps, with Murfreesboro, Tennessee's Jordan Bauer emerging victorious in the No. 4.
Jedrek Sindler finished second, followed by Landon Solomito, Steven Scalzo and Jax Leeman.
CP Race Wear Bandoleros — Top Five
Jordan Bauer ( #4)
Jedrek Sindler ( #15)
Landon Solomito ( #66)
Steven Scalzo ( #24)
Jax Leeman ( #28)
All American 400 Weekend Up Next
With Breast Cancer Awareness Night complete, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway now turns its attention to its biggest remaining event of the season.
All American 400 Weekend returns November 6–8, bringing another exciting weekend of short-track racing to the historic Nashville facility.
The November 7 All American 100 will provide another opportunity for Pro Late Model competitors to tackle the challenging 5/8-mile oval, while championship battles across the Speedway's local divisions continue toward their conclusion. The Super Late Models will then take the track on Sunday, November 8 with the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour for 300 laps in the track's season finale.
Additional event information and tickets are available at NashvilleFairgroundsSpeedway.Racing.
Fans can also contact the Speedway office at 615-254-1986 for additional information.
