2/10/2026
Crate Racin' USA
CRUSA Divisions Set to Shine During Winter Nationals at HTF Southern Raceway
(Eastaboga, AL – February 10, 2026) — Crate Racin’ USA competitors are gearing up for a strong start to the 2026 season as CRUSA divisions take on the Hunt the Front-Southern Raceway Winter Nationals – Week Two, scheduled for February 20–21.
Southern Raceway officials have adjusted the Winter Nationals format to allow additional preparation time leading into the season, ensuring the facility and staff are fully ready before hosting a major Sprint Car doubleheader. As part of that update, Week One (February 13–14) will now be a single-day event highlighted by the Fried Bologna 150 Enduro, while Week Two remains unchanged and packed with two full nights of racing action—including CRUSA’s Late Model Sportsman and Street Stock divisions.
Saturday, February 14 will feature open practice for all divisions from 2–5 p.m., followed by the Fried Bologna 150 Enduro, now paying $3,000 to win with additional money added throughout the purse. No other divisions will compete during the opening weekend, but all classes are welcome to take advantage of the open practice session.
The spotlight turns to championship-caliber racing on February 20–21, with two complete nights of competition.
Friday, February 20
USCS Sprint Cars
IMCA Modifieds – $1,000 to-win
Pure Stock – $500 to-win
Bomber – $300 to-win
Slingshot – $250 to-win
Saturday, February 21
USCS Sprint Cars
IMCA Modifieds – $1,000 to-win
CRUSA Late Model Sportsman – $750 to-win
CRUSA Street Stock – $600 to-win
Vintage – $830 to win (Don Hall’s 83rd Birthday Bash)
Factory Stock – $500 to-win
Stinger – $300 to-win
CRUSA competitors will have the opportunity to earn valuable early-season momentum as both the CRUSA Late Model Sportsman and CRUSA Street Stock divisions make their first Southern Raceway appearance of 2026. With strong regional fields expected on Saturday night.
Additional details for the February 20–21 weekend—including admission prices and gate times—will be released soon.
Southern Raceway will be a CRUSA sanctioned track in 2026 allowing drivers to compete for National Points. The official CRUSA season gets underway, February 23rd and goes through September 27th. For more information and rules, please visit crateracinusa.com.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
