1/7/2026
Crate Racin' USA
Wilson, Kay, and Wood Claim CRUSA Weekly Wins at the Ice Bowl
(Eastaboga, AL – January 7, 2026) — The new year opened in historic fashion as more than 400 race cars filled Calhoun County for the 35th Annual Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track. Despite weather challenges that included rain on Friday night and thick fog late Saturday, the iconic winter event once again delivered thrilling competition across all divisions, with the final checkered flag waving on a successful weekend for track owner Adam Stewart and his dedicated staff.
The Ice Bowl has long been a must-attend destination for racers and fans alike, and the 2026 edition proved no different as competitors from across the country battled on the famed third-mile red clay oval. Stewart reflected on the weekend’s success following the event:
“I don’t have the right words or expressions to thank everyone for their support of this event and TST. We pushed through to make the event happen, and that is thanks to everyone involved at both the track and from race teams and fans. We will make adjustments and strive to make it even better going forward. Thanks to everyone — look forward to many more Ice Bowls!”
Looking ahead, officials confirmed that the 36th Annual Ice Bowl will return on January 7–9, 2027, with full event details to be released at a later date.
CRUSA 602 Late Model Sportsman - Entries: 41
The CRUSA Late Model Sportsman (602) division delivered one of the weekend’s most competitive fields. David Kay powered to a flawless performance in the 30-lap A-Main, leading all 30 circuits en route to the Ice Bowl victory. Kay held off early pressure from Hayden Cardwell and Adam Cummings to secure the prestigious winter win.
Top 5 – A Feature (30 Laps):
1.) David Kay
2.) Hayden Cardwell
3.) Adam Cummings
4.) Mario Gresham
5.) Logan Bradford
CRUSA Modified Sportsman - Entries: 45
The CRUSA Modified Sportsman ranks packed the pit area with 45 entries, setting the stage for a hard-fought main event. Tyler Wood was the class of the field, leading wire-to-wire in the 30-lap A-Feature. Wood fended off strong challenges from Scottie Hiett and Tyler Hurst, earning a signature Ice Bowl triumph.
Top 5 – A Feature (30 Laps):
1.) Tyler Wood
2.) Scottie Hiett
3.) Tyler Hurst
4.) Michael Isbell
5.) Mark Bangs
CRUSA Street Stocks - Entries: 41
The always-entertaining CRUSA Street Stocks closed out the weekly division action with a thrilling 30-lap feature. Ethan Wilson delivered a dominant performance, leading every lap to capture the Ice Bowl win. Corey Neil Jr. and Spencer Hughes battled it out for the podium after battling throughout the main event.
Top 5 – A Feature (30 Laps):
1.) Ethan Wilson
2.) Corey Neil Jr.
3.) Spencer Hughes
4.) Hayden Cardwell
5.) Rod Tucker
The 2026 Talladega Short Track weekly racing schedule is expected to be released in the coming days and will be available at TalladegaShortTrack.com.
For continued coverage, results, and updates from Crate Racin’ USA, stay tuned throughout the 2026 season.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
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