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March 30, 2026

Porter stops Haze Wilson to reach 4-0 in BKFC

At a sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship staged Fight Night Mohegan Sun. In the main event, Parker Porter stopped Haze ‘The Hooligan’ Wilson at the end of the third round, marking Porter’s fourth straight stoppage and improving his BKFC record to 4-0.

Porter, a New Britain, Connecticut native and former UFC fighter who entered the night as the No. 4 BKFC heavyweight contender, rose off the canvas before the ringside doctor called the fight. After the victory he told the crowd he wants the belt: “I’m not here to play around.” Wilson, who fights out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, fell to 4-2 in bare-knuckle competition.

Official weigh-ins produced the announced weights; BKFC described them as final pre-fight confirmations and published the full list while emphasizing the promotion’s return to the New England market. Porter weighed in at 251 lbs and Wilson at 258.2 lbs. The card also featured a heavyweight matchup between Guilherme Viana (257 lbs) and Joseph White (263.2 lbs). Other listed bouts included Pat Casey vs. Zeb Vincent, Alexandra Ballou vs. Taylor Dagner and Sophia Hayes vs. Nadia Moreno; David Burke and David Sanchez both weighed in at 188.5 lbs. The event aired on the BKFC App.
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March 30, 2026

Detroit press day previews Motown Supercross; Sexton back

Detroit press day gave fans and media an early look at Motown Supercross, focusing on rider footage and interviews rather than competitive results. Early coverage emphasized on-track activity and behind-the-scenes access as a first-look kickoff to the weekend.

Media pieces led by a RacerX video package combined short on-camera interviews, soundbites and candid venue moments with unedited riding footage to provide an immediate, unvarnished view for fans and journalists.

Video highlights included on-track moments of Chase Sexton’s return, a last-minute Kyle Peters substitution for the PRMX team, and a raw lap clip of Luke Neese tackling the track’s prominent “big booter” jumps. The clips were framed as pre-race preparation and fan-facing, short shareable items that emphasized technique, atmosphere and rider impressions rather than race outcomes or detailed analysis.
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March 28, 2026

Thorson Leads Rod Gross No. 88 to Wire-to-Wire Win

Tanner Thorson of Minden, Nevada led every lap at Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo to take a wire-to-wire victory in the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing feature on Friday night. Piloting the Rod Gross Motorsports No. 88, Thorson notched his second win of the season and the fourth High Limit Racing victory of his career — all four coming since September — which returned him to Whiskey Myers Victory Lane and pushed his championship lead to 21 points after the eighth night of the 64-race season.

Aaron Reutzel of Clute, Texas, making his first start at the West Texas oval, closed to within 0.133 seconds on Lap 22 while the leaders navigated heavy lapped traffic and finished second for Ridge & Sons Racing, a team that has logged five podiums in the first eight races.

Justin Peck posted a season-best third, Daison Pursley was fourth in the Kasey Kahne Racing w/ Mike Curb No. 9, and Tanner Holmes recorded a season-best fifth in the Buch Motorsports No. 13. Rounding out the top 10 were Brent Marks, Hank Davis, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kerry Madsen and Giovanni Scelzi.
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March 28, 2026

Leclerc blasts F1 hybrid qualifying rules at Suzuka

After Suzuka qualifying, Charles Leclerc erupted over team radio, calling the session “a f***ing joke” and sharply criticizing Formula 1’s new hybrid energy and qualifying rules. He said the regulations forced drivers to compromise throttle application and left the battery depleted down the straights, so any time gained through aggressive cornering was wiped out on the following straight. Leclerc argued deployment timing and the requirement to manage energy harvesting and deployment — including a 50/50 split of electrical output with the internal combustion engine under the rules — can determine straight-line power in qualifying. The FIA had already reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge for qualifying in Japan from nine megajoules to eight to curb so-called “super clipping,” and officials were reported to be looking into potential fixes; Leclerc used the outburst to frame what he called the sport’s broader identity crisis over hybrid energy management.

The radio rant followed a Q3 in which Leclerc qualified fourth after briefly threatening pole by setting the fastest time in sector one on his final lap, only to lose time after a snap of oversteer coming out of Spoon Curve and a separate moment through turn eight. Onboard footage captured Leclerc visibly furious and making an expletive-laced complaint that he couldn’t understand qualifying; he said he was losing significant straight-line speed compared with his Q2 lap and urged Ferrari to improve power-unit optimization, adding that his high-risk approach to final laps “bites you more than it pays off.”

The result left Mercedes locked on the front row — Kimi Antonelli on pole with George Russell second — and Oscar Piastri third, reinforcing that Ferrari’s SF-26, despite a strong start to 2026, still looked a step behind. Observers noted Mercedes, and possibly McLaren, appeared better able to extract extra Q3 performance. Reddit fans reacted strongly to the new qualifying rule, and articles characterized Leclerc’s comments as a reaction to the outcome rather than a formal regulatory protest.
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March 28, 2026

Mercedes rear tweak hampered Russell, nearly spun in Q1

George Russell said a rear set-up tweak to his Mercedes W17 ahead of Suzuka qualifying backfired, leaving him “handcuffed” and inducing heavy oversteer through the esses and the final sector. The change compromised his ability to attack corners, forced him to make a “massive” in-session front-wing adjustment and left him struggling in Q1, briefly dropping as low as P7/P8 and nearly spinning on his flying lap.

Despite Russell’s problems, Mercedes locked out the front row: teammate Kimi Antonelli took pole for a second consecutive race with a 1:28.778, around 0.298 seconds clear of Russell, who qualified P2. Oscar Piastri led McLaren in third as qualifying tightened up between Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari; the session also produced surprise exits, with Max Verstappen eliminated in Q2 and describing his Red Bull as “undriveable” after being bumped out by Arvid Lindblad.

Under parc fermé rules Russell will have to carry the compromised balance into Sunday’s race. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the rear tweak produced more oversteer than expected and put Russell at a disadvantage; the team said it will investigate the rear-end change overnight. Russell added the situation is “not ideal” for the long race and that he may need to alter his driving style to manage the handling deficit. Russell had entered the weekend leading Antonelli by four championship points after the opening two races, while Antonelli’s pole extended his early run of form following his maiden victory in China.
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March 28, 2026

USAC Midget National releases schedules, broadcast, payouts

The USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship has published schedules, formats, rules, broadcast and payout/entry details for upcoming stops. Live video for both events will stream on FloRacing, with audio available via the USAC app for both shows and via Mixlr for the Wayne County stop only. Live timing will be provided through MyRacePass and Race Monitor, and USAC will post live updates on its Facebook and X pages. The published prize-and-points structure awards the winner 70 points and $5,000 (second place listed as 67 points and $2,000), and Race Director Kirk Spridgeon is listed to oversee the events.

The Riverside Chevrolet Midwest Midget Championship presented by Westin Packaged Meats and Schmidt’s Sanitation will feature the USAC Midget National Championship at Jefferson County Speedway in Fairbury, Neb., on Friday, July 10. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. CT, the drivers meeting is at 5:30 p.m. CT, and cars go on track at 6:00 p.m. CT for qualifying and racing. The USAC feature at Jefferson County is scheduled for 30 laps with a $5,000 winner’s purse and 70 points for the winner; USAC regulations — including qualifying and heat formats, transfer rules and tire stamping — will govern the event. The facility will host USAC Midget practice and a full NOW600/Jay-Husker Non-Wing Micro Sprints program on July 9, with a free shrimp boil/BBQ that evening. General admission for July 10 is $25 (reduced to $10 for high school students and younger); all-access pit passes are $40 and will be available at the pit gate, with advance tickets sold online.

The USAC Midget National stop at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Ill., is set for Friday, Sept. 4 on the track’s 1/8-mile dirt oval. Qualifying will be two laps with the fastest lap counting; heat races are 10 laps with a top-six inversion (heat/semi structure may be adjusted by car count), semifinals are 12 laps, and there may be a 10-lap C-Main depending on entries. The Wayne County feature is scheduled for 40 laps, limited to 24 starters, with a six-car inversion up front. All sessions require use of a stamped SP3 right-rear tire; changing the stamped SP3 right-rear tire moves a car to the tail unless a verified puncture is documented. Entry fees are $30 for USAC members and $40 for non-members, and a driver radio on frequency 464.5500 is mandatory for competitors. Broadcast and timing platforms match the series coverage noted above, with Mixlr audio available for this stop.
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March 28, 2026

BC39 at IMS Dirt Track on July 1 as USAC Midget stop

The BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors will take place Wednesday, July 1 at the IMS Dirt Track in Speedway, Ind., as a stop on the USAC NOS Midget National Championship. Registration and pit access will open at 9:00 a.m. on both June 30 and July 1, and fans will be invited onto the track after Tuesday’s feature on June 30.

Fan activities on Wednesday are scheduled as follows: a driver autograph session at 4:30 p.m., a public drivers meeting at 5:00 p.m., midget hot laps at 6:00 p.m., and opening ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.

On-track competition will feature six 10-lap qualifying races with the top six inverted; points from those qualifiers will determine the top 18 drivers who will lock into the 39-lap feature. Drivers finishing 19–30 in points will advance to a semi-feature, with the remainder going to C-Mains. The headline purse awards include $20,039 to the winner, $10,000 for second and $7,500 for third, and tire rules require a right-rear SP3 stamping, with a penalty for changing a tire without a verified puncture. The event will stream on FloRacing, and ticket and entry information is available at IMS.com/BC39 and TheBC39.com.
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March 28, 2026

USAC NOS Midget National at Sweet Springs July 7, 2026

USAC will run the NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex, a 1/6-mile dirt oval in Sweet Springs, Missouri. Pits will open at 4:00 p.m. CT and front gates at 5:00 p.m.; the mandatory drivers meeting is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CT and cars will hit the track at 6:45 p.m. CT. Race Director for the event is Kirk Spridgeon, and drivers will be required to carry a mandatory radio tuned to 464.5500.

The event format will feature two-lap qualifying with the fastest lap counting, 10-lap heat races run with inverted starts, and a 12-lap semi if needed. The feature is set for 40 laps with a 24-car field; the feature winner will receive $5,000 and 70 points.

Admission will be $20 for ages 13 and up, with children 12 and under admitted free. Pit passes will cost $35, and entry fees are $30 for USAC members and $40 for non-members. Live video coverage will be available on FloRacing, audio via the USAC app and Mixlr, and live timing through MyRacePass and Race Monitor.
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March 28, 2026

USAC releases differ on race format, $35,000 vs $7,500

The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship will headline the 59th Avanti Windows & Doors Western World Championships at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, Arizona, scheduled for late October on the track’s 3/8‑mile dirt oval. Sources differ on the exact date — Release 1 lists October 24 and Release 2 lists October 23 — and organizers said the program will include Avanti‑branded CRA and Southwest sprint car divisions; both releases list Kirk Spridgeon as race director.

The two releases provide different on‑track schedules. Release 1 lists pits opening at 2:00 p.m. MST, gates at 3:00 p.m., a drivers’ meeting at 4:00 p.m. and hot laps at 5:00 p.m., while Release 2 lists pits opening at 2:00 p.m., gates at 4:00 p.m., a drivers’ meeting at 5:00 p.m. and hot laps at 6:00 p.m. Release 1 also specifies a mandatory driver radio frequency of 464.5500; that frequency does not appear in Release 2.

The releases also differ on competitive format and payout. Release 1 describes qualifying races with top‑five transfers, a multi‑segment Underwood Dash that pays $5,000 to the winner, a 12‑lap semi‑feature and a 35‑lap main for 24 starters, and lists the feature winner purse at $35,000 (second $5,000, third $3,000). Release 2 describes two‑lap qualifying with multi‑heat inversion formats, a 30‑lap feature and reports the feature winner would receive 70 USAC points and a $7,500 purse.

Ticketing, entry and broadcast details are consistent across the releases on the main items: general admission at the gate will be $40 for non‑reserved seating and $50 for reserved seating, with children 10 and under admitted free; entry fees are $30 for USAC members and $40 for non‑members, and drivers must be USAC members to earn points and contingency awards. Both releases state fans can watch on FloRacing, listen via the USAC app (via Mixlr), follow live timing on MyRacePass and Race Monitor, and get updates on USAC’s Facebook and X pages; Release 1 describes pit passes as being “priced by age group,” while Release 2 provides amounts of $45 for ages 13+ and $30 for ages 5–12. The principal inconsistencies to note are the exact event date, the on‑track start times and the competitive format/prize structure; consult Release 1 and Release 2 to confirm which schedule and payout details you should follow.
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