The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt

This is one of the slowest weeks in the year for racing. Sponsors, promoters, racetracks, car owners, race teams and fans are all making the trip to Indianapolis for the annual PRI Show. USAC also acknowledge their season champions in all divisions. It’s the largest trade show for sanctioned motor sports in the country.

Toledo Speedway haven’t posted their 2026 full schedule, but they have released some key dates. The big block ISMA/MSS Supermodifieds will return to the high banks of Toledo’s half mile track this season. The date will be announced soon. Father’s Day, Sunday, June 14th, the 500 Sprint Car tour will headline a big show that also features Kenyon Midgets and Factory Stocks. The 38th running of the Glass City 200 will be held September 20th. October 2nd and 3rd Toledo Speedway will close their season with the Stars, Stripes and Speed Fest. This will be a high-octane weekend of action including the USAC Silver Crown championship race, and the return of Outlaw Super Late Models on the high banks in a 50-lap feature.

This week the Rumble in Fort Wayne will feature Midgets, 600 wing and non-wing midgets, different classes of karts, quarter midgets and mini wedges. On both nights, December 19th and 20th, all car classes have heat races and features, but Sunday the midgets will have a 100 lap feature to highlight the event. 

Most racetracks have posted their 2026 schedules. Limaland Motorsports Park and Mansfield Speedway just released their upcoming schedules this week. USAC posted their National Midget calendar and the only race in Ohio will be at Eldora during the 4 Crown weekend, in September. Until next week, keep your wheels down. Ron out!