2/20/2026
Crate Racin' USA
Shamrock Showdown set for March 13-14 at 441 Speedway
(Eastaboga, AL – February 20, 2026) — The luck of the Irish rolls into Middle Georgia as Crate Racin’ USA weekly divisions will be in action at the Shamrock Showdown, set for Friday & Saturday, March 13–14, at 441 Speedway in Dublin, Georgia.
The two-day showcase will feature strong fields and full racing programs for the CRUSA Late Model Sportsman (602) and CRUSA Street Stocks, both competing for valuable national points under the Crate Racin’ USA banner.
The Shamrock Showdown will give fans two complete nights of action at the historic Dublin oval, with drivers chasing bragging rights and early momentum as the 2026 season begins to take shape. Friday night’s program will set the stage with heat races and qualifying, while Saturday night will crown winners with feature events in all divisions.
Racing gets underway on Friday, March 13, with pit gates opening at 4:00 PM and green flag action scheduled for 7:00 PM. The evening will include heat races and qualifying for the featured divisions, along with Crown Vic Pro and Crown Vic Jr. Iron Man races. Open practice will follow to close out the night, allowing teams a final chance to dial in their setups ahead of Saturday’s main events.
The action intensifies on Saturday, March 14, as all classes return for a full slate of feature races. Gates again open at 4:00 PM, with racing set for 7:00 PM, highlighted by feature events for the CRUSA Late Model Sportsman and CRUSA Street Stocks. With national points on the line, Saturday night is expected to bring heightened intensity as drivers look to capitalize on a prime early-season opportunity.
In addition to the CRUSA divisions, the Shamrock Showdown weekend will feature a full lineup of support classes, including 602 Chargers, Road Warriors, Crown Vic Pro, and Crown Vic Jr., providing nonstop racing throughout both nights.
Friday, March 13
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Racing begins at 7:00 PM
Heat races & qualifying for featured divisions
Crown Vic Pro and Crown Vic Jr. Iron Man races
Open practice to close out the night
Saturday, March 14
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Racing begins at 7:00 PM
Features in all classes, highlighted by CRUSA Late Model Sportsman and CRUSA Street Stocks battling for Shamrock Showdown honors.
Ticket Prices
Friday
Pits & Stands: $25 Adult
Youth (Ages 8–12): $10
Saturday
Stands: $20 Adult | $10 Ages 6–12 | FREE ages 5 & under
Pits: $35 Adult | $20 Ages 6–12 | FREE ages 5 & under
ATVs, UTVs & POVs: $20 pass each night
For additional event updates and national points coverage, follow Crate Racin’ USA and 441 Speedway on social media.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
