2/3/2026
Port Royal Speedway
Port Royal Speedway Releases 2026 Schedule Featuring Marquee Events, Major Touring Series, and PA Posse 410 Sprint Series Dates
PORT ROYAL, Pa. — (Feb. 3, 2026) — Port Royal Speedway is proud to unveil its 2026 racing schedule, setting the stage for another season of top tier dirt track competition from March through September. The schedule features national touring series such as Kubota High Limit Racing and a dedicated slate of PA Posse 410 Sprint Series races — all anchored by some of the richest paydays in Pennsylvania.
2026 Season Overview
March 13-15: STSS Weekend
The season launches on the morning of Friday, March 13 with Open Practice for all divisions that compete at Port Royal Speedway, followed by a massive weekend for the Short Track Super Series.
Friday, March 13 - STSS Qualifying Night - Modifieds, 602 Crates & Pro Stocks
Saturday, March 14 - STSS Last Chance Showdowns & "Speed Showcase" 60 laps, $12K to win, 602 Crates 40 laps $4K to win, Pro Stocks & FWD 4-Cylinders
Sunday, March 15 - Rain Date for March 14th
Saturday, March 21 — PA Posse 410 Sprint Series Event
410 Sprint Cars ($6,000 to win) & Super Late Models kick off the 2026 season.
Saturday, March 28 — PA Posse 410 Sprint Series Event
A second early-season PA Posse points race headlines alongside Super Late Models.
April: Weekly Racing + Two PA Posse Dates
April brings four weeks of diverse racing:
April 4 — 410 Sprints, 305 Sprints & Limited Late Models
April 11 — PA Posse 410 Sprint Series Event alongside Super Late Models
April 18 — Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, 305 Sprints
April 25 — Keith Kauffman Classic (PA Posse 410 Sprint Series Event), $15K to Win, USAC East Coast, Wingless Sportsman
May: Three-Day Bob Weikert Memorial Paying $100,000 to Win
Early May provides strong weekly programs:
May 2 — 410 Sprints, Super Late Models, 305 Sprints
May 16 — PA Posse 410 Sprint Series Event, Empire Super Sprint 360 Challenge $4K to win
Bob Weikert Memorial Weekend
Friday–Sunday, May 22–24, 2026
The Weikert Livestock 410 Sprint Cars take center stage for three full nights of racing with Kubota High Limit Racing — culminating in a massive $100,000-to-win finale on Sunday, May 24. One of the most prestigious weekends in Pennsylvania sprint car racing returns bigger than ever. Friday will pay $10K to win and will be supported by the wingless sportsman. Saturday will pay $10K to win and be supported by the limited late models, and Sunday will 410 sprint cars only as they go after the $100K winner's share. May 25th will be utilized for the Sunday portion in the case of rain.
June: USAC Eastern Blast and Blue Collar Classic
June offers strong weekly shows leading into one of the state’s signature events:
June 6 — 410 Sprints & Appalachian Mountain Super Late Model Speedweek
June 13 — 410 Sprints, 305s & Ron Zimmerman Tribute Race for Limited Late Models
June 20 — USAC Eastern Blast, USAC National Sprint Cars $6K to win, USAC Silver Crown $8K to win, 410s
Saturday, June 27 — Blue Collar Classic
Tradition continues for the 15th year of the Blue Collar Classic featuring the 305 sprint cars, the limited late models and the wingless sportsman.
July: PA Speedweek & High Limit Racing Returns
July features four race dates, including midweek racing:
Wednesday, July 1 — PA Speedweek $10K to win for 410s, URC 360s $2K to win
Saturday, July 4 — PA Speedweek Greg Hodnett Classic $15K to win, Super Late Models
July 11 — 410 Sprints, Limited Late Models, 305s
July 18 — 410 Sprints, 358 Sprints, 305 Sprints
July 25 & 26 — Kubota High Limit Racing $10K to win on Saturday with wingless sportsman. $15K to win on Sunday
August: Rumble by the River Paying $50,000 to Win
August opens with weekly program:
August 8 — 410 Sprints, 305 Sprints & Limited Late Models
Saturday, August 22 — 20th Annual Living Legends Dream Race
410 Sprints $20K to win, Super Late Models
Rumble by the River Weekend
Friday–Saturday, August 28–29, 2026
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns for two nights of national late model racing — capped by a massive $50,000-to-win main event. The Limited Late Models join the weekend program.
September: Juniata County Fair & $59,000-to-Win Tuscarora 50
The 2026 Fair brings four nights of racing:
Saturday, September 5 — Fair Opener: Butch Renninger Memorial - Super Late Models $7,333 to win, Limited Late Models $3,333 to win, USAC East Coast
Monday, September 7 — 75th Annual Labor Day Classic - 410s $7,500 to win, FWD 4-cylinders, EMMR Exhibition
Tuscarora 50 Weekend
Thursday–Saturday, September 10–12, 2026
The crown jewel of Port Royal returns with three nights of elite 410 Sprint Car competition. Saturday’s Tuscarora 50 main event pays $59,000 to win.
Thursday, September 10 — Kubota High Limit Racing $10K to win, 305 Sprints (top 24 only)
Friday, September 11 - "The Night Before the 50" with Kubota High Limit Racing $12K to win, Limited Late Models (top 24 only)
Saturday, September 12 - 59th Annual Tuscarora 50 $59K to win with Kubota High Limit Racing
Sunday September 13 - rain date for September 12
PA Posse 410 Sprint Series Dates at Port Royal Speedway (2026)
For clarity, the following events are officially designated PA Posse points races:
March 21
March 28
April 11
April 25
May 16
July 1
July 4
August 22
September 7
Full Schedule Now Available
Fans can view the complete date-by-date tracker on the Port Royal Speedway website and all social media channels.
Article Credit: Brad Strawser
Submitted By: Brad Strawser
