09/23/2026
See you all at Lincoln Speedway Friday October 16th!
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Early Interest Strong for 2026 DIRTcar Fall Nationals at Lincoln Speedway
Electric camping sites filling quickly as pre-entries build across all five divisions
LINCOLN, IL (September 23, 2026) – Early interest in the 2026 DIRTcar Fall Nationals at Lincoln Speedway is already strong, with pre-entries coming in across all five divisions and electric camping reservations moving at a faster pace than in recent years.
The three-day event is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, October 15-17, at Lincoln Speedway, located at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, Illinois. The weekend will feature DIRTcar Super Late Models, Taco Bell DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Pro Late Models, DIRTcar Pro Modifieds, and DIRTcar Stock Cars.
Driver registration has only been open for about a week, but entries are already arriving from throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. The early list includes several drivers currently ranked near the top of their respective DIRTcar national standings, along with former track champions, veteran competitors, and a number of first-year racers.
Among the early entries are Pro Late Model national points leader Braden Johnson, Pro Modified national contenders including Zach Whaley, Drake Compton, Jake Montgomery, Drew Schwartz, Donnie Cheesman, and others, plus Modified standouts such as Ray Bollinger, Brandon Roberts, Austin Friedman, Braiden Keller, and veteran competitors including Alan Crowder and Mark Voigt.
Camping interest has also been especially strong. Electric hookup sites at the Logan County Fairgrounds are filling quickly, with only a small number remaining as of this week. Primitive camping will also be available for race teams and fans planning to make a full weekend out of the event. Orders are being taken at 217-764-3200.
The Fall Nationals will begin with open practice on Thursday, October 15, followed by complete racing programs on both Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17.
Friday night will carry added significance as it also serves as the Bennett Memorial for the Super Late Models and Modifieds. Both divisions will race for $50 per lap led in their respective features, creating the potential for as much as $1,500 in additional lap money for the Super Late Models and $1,250 for the Modifieds.
Additional Friday night awards have also been posted for fast qualifier, feature winners, hard chargers, and tough luck recipients. Bonus support has come from Penske Racing Shocks, South Shores Auto Service, Milwaukee Tool, Terri and Dan Moore, Deb Zehnacker, Jamie Taylor, Moore Family Store, Auto Meter, KRT, and memorial contributions honoring Terry Babb, Russ Anderson, and Rodney Morey. Milwaukee Tool will also be on hand with three prizes to be raffled during the evening.
Following Friday night’s racing program, fans, drivers, and teams are invited to stay for a post-race party behind the grandstands featuring live music from AllNighter.
Saturday will close out the weekend with another full racing program for the Fall Nationals divisions, including the DIRTcar Stock Cars.
With entries continuing to arrive and camping reservations moving quickly, teams and fans are encouraged to make their plans early.
For driver registration, the full competitor guide, camping information, and complete event details, visit LincolnSpeedwayIL.com or call the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200.
The 2026 DIRTcar Fall Nationals take place October 15-17 at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois.
