06/15/2026
RACEFEST SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP DELIVERS BIG-TIME EXCITEMENT AT WEST VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY!
RACE RECAP -- RaceFest Summer Championship delivered a memorable weekend of dirt track racing as the World of Outlaws Late Models returned to West Virginia Motor Speedway for the first time in 13 years. Fans from across the region packed the facility to witness two nights of thrilling competition on the speedway's new 1/3-mile clay oval, creating an electric atmosphere that showcased the continued resurgence of one of dirt racing's most iconic venues.
Beyond on-going track improvements, the highlight of the weekend was the exceptional racing surface prepared by Chad Bauman, Mackie Flood, and Blade Kerns. Their efforts had the new West Virginia Motor Speedway in prime condition throughout the event, producing multiple grooves, side-by-side battles, and frequent three-wide racing that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Drivers praised the track's smooth and 'racey' surface, while spectators were treated to countless slide jobs and dramatic moments that have become synonymous with racing in the new at WVMS.
World of Outlaws competition headlined both evenings, with Bobby Pierce capturing the RaceFest opener before Tyler Erb scored the victory in Saturday's $30,000-to-win finale. The supporting divisions provided plenty of excitement as well. Kenny Johnson and JP Roberts claimed UMP Modified victories, while Nick Parson and Kendall Hodge earned Sport Mod triumphs. AJ Spagnuolo captured the Pro Late Model feature, and Barry Fairbanks raced to victory in the Street Stock division. Strong car counts and competitive racing throughout the pit area further demonstrated the growing momentum surrounding West Virginia Motor Speedway.
RaceFest Summer Championship represented another major step forward for the historic Mineral Wells facility as fans, teams, sponsors, and staff came together for a showcase event worthy of the West Virginia racing community. With the successful return of the World of Outlaws, outstanding track conditions, and an unforgettable atmosphere throughout the weekend, the future remains bright as West Virginia Motor Speedway continues building toward even bigger events ahead, including the return of the Hillbilly 100 and the Dirt Track World Championship later this season.
RACEFEST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:
For World of Outlaw Late Model Results visit; https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/tyler-erb-scores-second-win-of-2026-in-racefest-finale-at-west-virginia/ and https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/pierce-beats-illinois-foes-sheppard-erb-jr-in-racefest-opener-at-west-virginia/
UMP Modifieds Night #1: 1) Kenny Johnson, 2) Jason Brennan, 3) Jason Brookover, 4) Brandon McGrady, 5) Phil Jefferies, 6) Zack Carr, 7) Cole Tasker, 8) Zack Newell, 9) TJ Roush, 10) Jordan Stotts, 11) Bobby Bagley, 12) Buddy Brogan, 13) Tyler Stutler, 14) Tyler Evans, 15) JP Roberts, 16) Dusty Swecker, 17) Jayson Spaur
UMP Modifieds Night #2: 1) JP Roberts, 2) Tyler Evans, 3) Kenny Johnson, 4) Zack Carr, 5) Brandon McGrady, 6) Phil Jefferies, 7) Zack Newell, 8) TJ Roush, 9) Dusty Swecker, 10) Vince Conrad, 11) Chaz Dawson, 12) Brandon Patton, 13) Jordan Stotts, 14) Bobby Bagley, 15) Denny Benjamin, 16) Buddy Brogan, 17) Casey Ash
Sport Mods Night #1: 1) Nick Parson, 2) Jerrod Willis, 3) Steve Bigley, 4) Travis Thomas, 5) Darrin McDonald, 6) Josh Gibson, 7) Derrick Harrison, 8) Drayden Rose, 9) John Bailey, 10) Tommy Livingston, 11) Kasey Rankin, 12) Ryan Williams, 13) Kearstyn Johnson, 14) Issac Dennis, 15) Kendall Hodge, 16) Cruz Vandall
Sport Mod Night #2: 1) Kendall Hodge, 2) TJ Arnold, 3) Nathan Drake, 4) Jerrod Willis, 5) Brandon McGrady, 6) Braxton Wilson, 7) Bryce Ryan, 8) Josh Gibson, 9) KC Burdette, 10) Steve Bigley, 11) Nick Parsons, 12) Brandon Francis, 13) William Harris, 14) Isaac Dennis, 15) Ryan Williams, 16) Fred Hittle, 17) Travis Thomas, 18) John Bailey
Pro Late Models: 1) AJ Spagnuolo, 2) Luke Hyre, 3) William Rose, 4) Collin Holmes, 5) Tommy Keaton, 6) Greg Carrico, 7) Chris Robertson, 8) David Young, 9) Kolbe Kimbrew, 10) Fred Perry, 11) Ryan Everson, 12) Mike Shaffer, 13) George Casto, 14) Dalton Adkins, 15) Brandon Francis, 16) Mack Brookover
Tri-State Outlaw Street Stocks: 1) Barry Fairbanks, 2) John Powell, 3) Jesse Raynes, 4) Chris Smith, 5) Mike Martin, 6) Frank Roush, 7) Colton Collins, 8) Shane Fairbanks, 9) Brady Reed, 10) Jim Raynes, 11) Ralph Nine, 12) Kameron Rayner, 13) Bryan Mitchell, 14) Dale Griffin, 15) Shelby Powell, 16) Timothy Leavitt
West Virginia Motor Speedway; Since its grand opening in 1984, West Virginia Motor Speedway has been a cornerstone of dirt track racing, hosting some of the sport's most prestigious events and showcasing the best in motorsport talent. Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Mineral Wells, WV, the track offers breathtaking views and a unique racing atmosphere. The new 1/3 mile clay oval will enhance this legacy and usher in a new era of racing excitement. For continued updates, follow West Virginia Motor Speedway on social media or visit www.wvmotorspeedway.com
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