3/10/2026
Crate Racin' USA
MS Crate Late Racing Series Set for Battle of the States at Whynot
(Eastaboga, AL – March 10, 2026) – The Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series (MSCLRS) is gearing up for its third event of the 2026 Championship Chase as teams prepare to invade Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Mississippi, for the 13th Annual Battle of the States on March 12–14.
The MSCLRS competitors will take center stage on Saturday night, March 14, with a complete program that will include Qualifying, B-Mains, a Dash, and the Feature Event, paying $2,000 to win and $200 to start. The event will also be sanctioned under Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Late Model rules, bringing together some of the top crate late model talent from across Mississippi and the Southeast.
The 2026 MSCLRS Championship Chase has already delivered exciting racing through its opening rounds at Pike County Speedway, where Corey Neil Jr. and Sid Scarbrough each captured victories to kick off the season. As the series heads to Whynot Motorsports Park, Neil currently leads the championship standings with 285 points, followed closely by Landen Jackson, Chris McElhenney, and Sid Scarbrough in a tightly contested early-season battle.
With several championship contenders expected to be in attendance, the Battle of the States event is shaping up to be a critical early-season stop for drivers looking to build momentum in the points chase.
Current MSCLRS Championship Chase Top 10 (02/24/26)
1-Corey Neil Jr. – 285
2-Landen Jackson – 265
3-Chris McElhenney – 250
4-Sid Scarbrough – 245
5-Shannon Lee – 245
6-Nick Thrash – 235
7-Calvin Martin – 225
8-Jason Taylor – 220
9-Noah Daspit – 210
10-Cooper Thrash – 185
2026 MS Crate Late Racing Series Schedule
Feb 20 – Pike County Speedway (Magnolia, MS) – $2,000 – Winner: Corey Neil Jr.
Feb 21 – Pike County Speedway (Magnolia, MS) – $2,000 – Winner: Sid Scarbrough
Mar 14 – Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, MS) – $2,000
May 8 – Hattiesburg Speedway (Hattiesburg, MS) – $2,000
May 30 – Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, MS) – $2,000
Jun 20 – Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS) – $2,000
Aug 1 – Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, MS) – $2,000
Aug 15 – Pine Ridge Speedway (Guntown, MS) – $2,000
Sep 12 – Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS) – $2,000
The Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series would like to thank its 2026 partners including Wall2Wall Performance Engines, Allstar Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, Onshore Companies, Cliburn Tank Lines, Brunini Attorneys at Law, Sublmtd, Lookout Graphix, Jackson Industrial Services, and Magnolia Motorsports Marketing for their continued support of the series.
Drivers and teams competing in the Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series follow Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Late Model rules and technical guidelines, which can be found at: www.crateracinusa.com/rules
Fans looking for full weekend details regarding the 13th Annual Battle of the States can visit: www.whynotmotorsportspark.com
The entire Battle of the State weekend will be live on Crate Racin' USA TV!
Article Credit: Cody Earley
