2/10/2026
Crate Racin' USA
2026 Battle of the States Set for March 12–14 at Whynot
(Eastaboga, AL – February 10, 2026) – The 13th Annual Battle of the States returns to Whynot Motorsports Park on March 12–14, bringing together some of the region’s toughest competitors for three action-packed nights of dirt racing in East Mississippi.
Headlining the weekend will be the Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series, which will contest a $2,000-to-win main event as part of the prestigious Battle of the States program. Open practice sessions for the MS Crate Late Models will be available on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, giving teams plenty of time to dial in before Saturday night’s showdown.
On Saturday, March 14, the Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series sanctioned by Crate Racin' USA will run a complete program featuring Qualifying, B-Mains, a Dash, and the $2,000-to-win Feature Event, all under the lights at the famed Whynot clay oval.
Last season, Luke Bennett captured the 12th running of the Battle of the States, leading the final 24 of 25 laps to secure the victory. With a new season underway and bragging rights on the line, expect another fierce battle as drivers chase both the win and the coveted Battle of the States championship hardware.
Event Schedule (March 12-14)
Thursday, March 12-Open Practice – All Classes
Friday, March 13
-Southern Dirt Series Factory Stock – Qualifying & Heats
-CRUSA Late Model Sportsman – Qualifying, Heats, $1,000-to-Win Feature
-Crown Vics – Qualifying, Heats, $300-to-Win Feature
(MS Crate Late Series, CRUSA Street Stocks, Open Wheel Modified, and SCDRA will have scheduled practice sessions throughout the racing program.)
Saturday, March 14
-Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series – Qualifying, B-Mains, Dash, $2,000-to-Win Feature
-Southern Dirt Series Factory Stock – B-Mains, $2,000-to-Win Feature
-CRUSA Street Stocks – Qualifying, Heats, $1,000-to-Win Feature
-SCDRA – Qualifying, Heats, $500-to-Win Feature
-Open Wheel Modified – Qualifying, Heats, $1,000-to-Win Feature
All feature winners will receive a Battle of the States Championship Belt!
Event Presented By: TraxPlus • Camper Kingdom • Strength Roofing & Siding • Chick-fil-A • Truckers' Supply Company Inc. • Advanced Auto Glass by Joey
For more information and event updates, follow Whynot Motorsports Park on Facebook and visit www.whynotmotorsportspark.com
for the full 2026 season schedule.
For full Crate Racin’ USA rules and technical information, visit www.crateracinusa.com/rules
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Follow the Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series on Facebook for breaking news, updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage all season long.
The Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series would not be possible without the continued support of its valued partners: Wall2Wall Performance Engines, Jackson Industrial Services, Brunini Attorneys at Law, Cliburn Tank Lines, Onshore Companies, Allstar Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, Lookout Graphix, and Magnolia Motorsports Marketing.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
