1/24/2026
Crate Racin' USA
2026 Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series Schedule Released
(Eastaboga, AL – January 24, 2026) – Crate Racin’ USA officials have officially released the 2026 Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series schedule, marking Season 22 for America’s Leader in Racing. The upcoming season promises to be one of the most ambitious and competitive in series history, featuring marquee events, historic returns, a brand-new venue, and one of the strongest point funds in the crate racing landscape.
The 2026 tour will span seven states, featuring 22 points races, include five two-day events, and showcase 11 races paying $10,000 or more to win, reinforcing the series’ position as the premier Chevrolet Performance 604 touring platform in the country.
The 2026 calendar includes a blend of historic venues, fan-favorite events, long-awaited returns, and a brand-new facility, continuing the tradition that has defined CRUSA for more than two decades.
Previous Series Champions
2005 – Denny Slayton
2006 – David Gentry
2007 – David Gentry
2008 – Chip Brindle
2009 – Eric Cooley
2010 – Eric Cooley
2011 – Dan Breuer
2012 – Matthew Turner
2013 – Ronnie Johnson
2014 – Ronnie Johnson
2015 – Ronnie Johnson
2016 – Cory Hedgecock
2017 – Cory Hedgecock
2018 – Ashton Winger
2019 – Jake Knowles
2020 – Wil Herrington
2021 – Jimmy Thomas
2022 – Jason Welshan
2023 – Mark Whitener
2024 – Jimmy Thomas
2025 – Jeremy Steele
The series will make several significant returns in 2026, including:
Modoc Speedway (SC) for the first time since April 2006, when Shannon Buckingham captured the victory.
Whynot Motorsports Park (MS) for the first time since May 2023, where Jason Welshan scored the win.
Cochran Motor Speedway (GA) for the first time since April 2024, last won by Dillon Brown.
Southern Raceway (FL) for the first time since November of 2019, Kyle Bronson picked up his fifth career series win and his second at his home state track.
In addition, the tour will make its first-ever visit to Thunder Mountain Speedway in Corbin, Kentucky, marking only the second track in Kentucky to host the CRUSA national touring series.
The series also returns to All-Tech Raceway after not visiting the Florida speed palace during the 2025 season and continues its strong presence at cornerstone events such as the Governor’s Cup, Alabama State Championship, Powell Family Memorial, Red Farmer Tribute, Early Bird 50, and the season-ending Turkey 100.
2026 CRUSA Dirt Late Model Series Schedule
Mar. 27–28 – Needmore Speedway (Norman Park, GA)
3rd Annual Southern Heritage Classic – $10,000 to-win
Apr. 10–11 – Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA)
2nd Annual Daniel Lambert Memorial – $10,000 to-win
Apr. 18 – Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, GA) – $3,000 to-win
May 1–2 – Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, GA)
Pine Tree 100 – $10,000 to-win
May 23 – All-Tech Raceway (Lake City, FL)
5th Annual Harvey Jones Memorial – $10,000 to-win
May 30 – Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) – $5,000 to-win
Jun. 5 – Thunder Mountain Speedway (Corbin, KY)
Friday Night Fury – $3,000 to-win
Jun. 6 – Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)
Inaugural “Pup” Thomas Memorial – $7,500 to-win
Jun. 13 – Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC)
Inaugural Brian Stewart Memorial – $5,074 to-win
Jun. 20 – Whynot Motorsports Park (Columbus, MS) – TBA
Jul. 3–4 – Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, GA)
Christmas in July – Fri. $2,000 to-win / Sat. $5,000 to-win
Jul. 10–11 – Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS)
22nd Annual Governor’s Cup – $10,000 to-win
Aug. 21 – Penton Raceway (Lafayette, AL) – $2,500 to-win
Aug. 22 – Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) – $3,000 to-win
Sept. 5–6 – Southern Raceway (Milton, FL) – $10,000 to-win
Sept. 18–20 – East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, AL)
54th Annual Alabama State Championship – $10,000 to-win
Oct. 16–17 – All-Tech Raceway (Lake City, FL)
31st Annual Powell Family Memorial – $31,000 to-win
Oct. 23–24 – Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL)
6th Annual Red Farmer Tribute – $5,000 to-win / $10,000 to-win
Nov. 20–21 – Needmore Speedway (Norman Park, GA)
15th Annual Early Bird 50 – $10,000 to-win
Nov. 27–28 – Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, GA)
Turkey 100 – $10,000 to-win
2026 Points Championship & Rookie of the Year Battle:
The 2026 series champion will earn a $15,000 grand prize, with the total touring series points fund reaching $58,000 for the top 10 drivers. The Cruise with the Champions Rookie of the Year program will award $4,000 to the top rookie, with a total rookie fund of $7,500.
2026 Touring Series Points Fund
1-$15,000
2-$10,000
3-$7,500
4-$5,500
5-$4,200
6-$3,800
7-$3,400
8-$3,200
9-$2,900
10-$2,500
2026 Rookie of the Year Points Fund
1-$4,000
2-$2,000
3-$1,500
Drivers competing in 100% of scheduled events will receive full point fund payouts, while competitors running a lower percentage of events will have payouts prorated accordingly.
Stay Connected with Crate Racin’ USA:
For more information on the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series, including rules, event details, and breaking news, visit www.crateracinusa.com or email crateracinusa@gmail.com. Follow Crate Racin’ USA on Facebook, Instagram, and X by searching @crateracinusa.
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Crate Racin’ USA proudly thanks its partners for their continued support: Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts, Chevrolet Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels & Lubricants, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC, Competition Racing Equipment, Inc., Cruise with the Champions, Savage Chassis, Velocita by Melissa Markewitz, Bama Sheds & Pole Barns, MatMan Designs, LLC, WesPro JCB Atlanta, Scorpion Race Cars, Columbus Sports Cards, and MyRacePass.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
