2026 DIRTcar Fall Nationals Details
Released for Lincoln Speedway
[September 17, 2026]
LINCOLN, IL (Sept. 15, 2026) – The DIRTcar Fall Nationals
return to Lincoln Speedway on Thursday-Saturday, October 15-17,
bringing three days of activity and two full nights of racing to the
Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, Illinois.
The annual fall classic will once again bring together competitors
from across the region for one of Lincoln Speedway’s biggest
weekends of the season. Thursday, October 15 will serve as open
practice night, giving teams the opportunity to get dialed in before
complete racing programs take center stage on Friday and Saturday,
October 16-17.
The 2026 Competitor Guide is now available with weekend procedures,
schedules, registration information, rules, ticket and pit pass
details, camping information, and more:
Competitor Guide:
Click here
Five divisions are scheduled for Fall Nationals competition,
including DIRTcar Late Models, DIRTcar Modifieds, Pro Late Models,
Pro Modifieds, and Stock Cars.
One of the biggest additions to this year’s weekend comes on Friday
night, when the previously postponed Bennett Memorial bonus program
will be contested for the Super Late Models and Modifieds.
The Bennett Memorial will pay $50 to the leader of every feature lap
in both divisions. A driver who leads every lap could potentially
earn an additional $1,500 in the Super Late Model feature or $1,250
in the Modified feature, adding a significant amount of bonus money
to an already important night of Fall Nationals racing.
The Bennett Memorial lap money was originally scheduled as part of
Lincoln Speedway’s June event before weather forced those portions
of the program to be carried over to Fall Nationals weekend.
Friday night’s entertainment will continue even after the final
checkered flag. Fans, racers, crews, and families are invited to
stick around for a post-race party behind the grandstands featuring
live music from AllNighter. The popular party band will help turn
Friday night into a full evening of racing and entertainment as the
Fall Nationals heads toward its Saturday finale.
Saturday, October 17 will feature another complete night of racing,
with the Stock Cars joining the program as Fall Nationals weekend
concludes.
Driver Registration
Teams planning to compete are encouraged to register in advance
through MyRacePass.
Online Driver Registration:
Click here
Competitors should review the official 2026 Competitor Guide for
division-specific procedures, entry information, schedules, rules,
pit policies, and other important weekend details.
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Three Days at Lincoln Speedway
The weekend begins Thursday, October 15 with practice for Fall
Nationals competitors.
Friday, October 16 brings the first full racing program, highlighted
by the Bennett Memorial lap-leader bonuses for the Super Late Models
and Modifieds, followed by the AllNighter post-race party behind the
grandstands.
The weekend concludes Saturday, October 17 with the final full night
of Fall Nationals competition.
Tickets and pit passes will be available at the track upon arrival.
Complete pricing and weekend information can be found in the 2026
Competitor Guide.
Camping & Lodging
Camping will once again be available at the Logan County Fairgrounds
during Fall Nationals weekend. Competitors and fans planning to stay
on site are encouraged to make arrangements early, particularly for
electric camping spaces.
For camping reservations and additional event information, call the
Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200.
Lincoln Speedway’s host hotels include:
Hampton by Hilton – Lincoln, IL
217-732-6729
Comfort Inn & Suites – Lincoln, IL
217-735-5800
Guests should mention the Lincoln Speedway discount when making
reservations.
The DIRTcar Fall Nationals have become a traditional final
destination on the dirt racing calendar, combining
championship-level competition, large fields of cars, camping, and a
full weekend atmosphere at the Logan County Fairgrounds.
This year’s addition of the Bennett Memorial bonus money and Friday
night AllNighter party will add even more to an already packed
October weekend.
For additional information, visit
www.LincolnSpeedwayIL.com,
follow Lincoln Speedway on Facebook, or call 217-764-3200.
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