Schedule change for Dirt Track World Championship. October 13, 2026 MINERAL WELLS, W. Va. - With inclement weather forecast for Wednesday through Friday, the schedule for the 46th Annual ARP Dirt Track World Championship presented by Summit Racing Equipment at West Virginia Motor Speedway has been revised. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will contest its planned two-day program on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18. "The remnants of Hurricane Isaias have left the grounds heavily saturated, and more weather is forecast for Wednesday through Friday," officials said. "After consulting with our partners at BAM Weather, we made this decision in an effort to provide the best possible conditions for racers and fans." The stakes remain enormous for Sunday's finale. One eligible driver could win the $100,000 Dirt Track World Championship, secure the $250,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship, claim the $100,000 top-five bonus in the Big River Steel Bonus Program presented by ARP, and earn the additional $5,000 Summit Racing Equipment award. Together, those prizes would total $455,000. Saturday will feature qualifying, heat races, b-mains, and twin 25-lap features paying $5,000 to win. Sunday's program will include last-chance races, the Jim Dunn Non-Qualifier and the 100-lap Dirt Track World Championship, which pays $100,000 to win and concludes the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season. The program originally scheduled for Thursday, October 15, along with the Modified competition, has been moved to Saturday, October 24. All advanced three-day all-access tickets will be honored Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, along with Saturday, October 24. With a heritage dating back to 1934, SPEED SPORT's experienced staff carries on that tradition by providing accurate, timely and credible news and information 24/7.

Summit Racing teams up with Holley to open retail Safety Center. Last updated on 08/17/2026 TALLMADGE, OH - As much as companies like Summit Racing and Holley love helping you go fast, they also know safety needs to be a top priority, especially at the track. If you're looking for proof of the companies' commitment to keeping you safe, look no further than the new Summit Racing Safety Center sponsored by Holley, which just opened inside Summit Racing's original retail store in Tallmadge, Ohio. This brand-new "store-within-a-store concept" makes it easier than ever to get the safety gear required for your specific needs. "Safety is a very important component of racing, and we want to be the foremost provider to our customers of this type of product and give them a shopping experience, whether it's in-store or online, that is second to none," said Scott Peterson, Summit Racing Equipment President and Chief Executive Officer. The Summit Racing Safety Center is a true collaboration between Summit Racing and Holley and features products from across Holley's family of safety brands. "I'm really thankful for the partnership with Summit Racing," said Matt Stevenson, CEO and President of Holley Performance. "Both the Summit Racing and Holley teams did a great job of really creating a unique experience you really can't find (any place else)." Shoppers can expect to find a full gamut of safety gear, including the legendary HANS device and Simpson Hybrid head-and-neck restraints. There are also wide variety of helmets from Racequip, Simpson, and Stilo, plus driving suits, gloves, and shoes that racers can try on at the store. "Safety is an assisted sale," said Steve Kester, Summit Racing Equipment Senior Retail Manager. "It's not something you can just walk in, take it off the shelf, and then take it to purchase it. You really need some assistance with it, and we've got experts in our retail stores to help customers make the right decision. With everything in here, you can touch it, feel it, and you can try it on." Summit Racing officials say the safety center is the first of its kind, and they plan to work with Holley to open similar centers inside its other retail locations.