5/13/2026
Crate Racin' USA
CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour Heads to “House of Hook”
(Eastaboga, AL – May 13, 2026) – Following a rainout at North Alabama Speedway back on April 4, the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Late Model Sportsman Tour is set to return to action this Saturday night, May 16, at the famed “House of Hook” — Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Mississippi.
Saturday’s event will officially serve as Round Two of the 2026 season for the Chevrolet Performance 602-powered touring series and will feature a $2,000-to-win main event on one of the most exciting dirt tracks in the country.
The tour made its inaugural appearance at Whynot Motorsports Park during the 2024 season, where Tyler Burgess held off Josh Parkerson and Dillard Hatchett to score the historic first series victory at the Mississippi facility.
Middleburg, Florida driver Mark Whitener enters the weekend as the current series points leader after his dramatic last-lap victory in the season opener at Needmore Speedway on March 28. Whitener’s thrilling Southern Heritage Classic triumph gave him an early advantage in the championship standings heading into the long-awaited second event of the season.
A strong field of the Southeast’s top 602 Late Model competitors is expected to invade Meridian on Saturday night as drivers continue their pursuit of the 2026 series championship.
CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour Points (Following Needmore):
1-Mark Whitener – 100
2-Koulten Herbert – 96 (-4)
3-Trent Ivey – 94 (-6)
4-Austin Yarbrough – 92 (-8)
5-Jay Coen – 90 (-10)
6-Luke Clements – 88 (-12)
7-Brayden Johnson – 86 (-14)
8-Griffin Jones – 84 (-16)
9-Dustin Harris – 82 (-18)
10-Caleb Ashby – 80 (-20)
In addition to the CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour, fans will also see a full night of racing action featuring CRUSA Late Models, CRUSA Street Stocks, Open Wheel Modifieds, Factory Stocks, SCDRA FWD, and Crown Vics.
Track officials will also complete makeup feature events from the April 18 program for the CRUSA Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, and Crown Vics.
Saturday Schedule – May 16:
Pit Gate Opens – 1:00 PM
Grandstands Open – 4:00 PM
Drivers Meeting – 6:30 PM
Admission Prices:
Pit Passes: Adults $40 | Kids (6-12) $20 | Kids 5 & Under FREE
General Admission: Adults $20 | Kids (6-12) $10 | Kids 5 & Under FREE
The 2026 Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Late Model Sportsman Tour schedule continues to build momentum with several major events still ahead, including the upcoming 602 World Championships at Magnolia Motor Speedway later this month.
Upcoming Tour Events:
May 16 – Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, MS) | $2,000-to-win
May 23-24 – Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) | 602 World Championships | $5,000-to-win
June 20 – Xtreme Speedway (Danville, AL) | $2,500-to-win
Whynot Motorsports Park is located at 4773 JW Reynolds Road in Meridian, Mississippi. For more information on the facility, visit whynotmotorsportspark.com.
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Article Credit: Cody Earley
