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Returning for its second year is the 2026 South Georgia Showdown

Returning for its second year is the 2026 South Georgia Showdown

2026 Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series Winter Shootout Finale

The 49th season at Talladega Short Track begins with the TST Cup Season Opener. Weekly competitors kick off the championship chase as local divisions return to action on the high banks. Every lap matters as drivers set the tone for the 2026 points season.

Crate Racin’ USA coverage begins Friday night from Needmore Speedway as the 3rd Annual Southern Heritage Classic gets underway. Friday’s action includes qualifying and heat races for all classes, determining lineups and setting the stage for Saturday’s main events. With a strong field in attendance, every lap matters as drivers race to put themselves in position for the weekend’s biggest races.

The 3rd Annual Southern Heritage Classic wraps up Saturday night at Needmore Speedway with B-Mains and Feature events across all divisions. After Friday’s qualifying and heat races, drivers return to battle for wins and strong finishes in a full slate of main events. Watch the Southern Heritage Classic conclude with a full night of racing.

Talladega Short Track hosts American Big Rig Racing, bringing semi trucks to the dirt for a night unlike anything else on the schedule. These massive machines take on the third-mile for a unique motorsports experience under the lights.

The TST Cup championship continues with Round Two of weekly points racing at Talladega Short Track. Drivers look to build momentum early in the season as the points battle begins to take shape.

Round Three of the TST Cup points season brings another critical night for weekly competitors. With the standings tightening, consistency and track position are key as the season progresses.

USCS Sprint Car Speed Week rolls into Talladega Short Track for Thursday Thunder. Sprint Cars headline the night as Speed Week competition continues on the high banks. This special event does not count toward TST Cup points.

Weekly points racing returns with a TST Cup event alongside Southern Dirt Street Stocks. Championship contenders look to capitalize as the summer stretch begins and the points chase intensifies.

The TST Cup season hits its midpoint with another full night of weekly points racing alongside the Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series sanctioning the BJ Parker Memorial and paying out $7,542 to win. Drivers continue to battle for position in the standings as every race becomes increasingly important.

The Governor’s Cup at Magnolia Motor Speedway kicks off with preliminary action to set the field. Tune in as the Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series drivers give it their all in this prestigious race.

Mid-summer action continues at Talladega Short Track with TST Cup Points Race #6. With limited races remaining, competitors focus on maximizing points and avoiding costly mistakes.

The Governor’s Cup at Magnolia Motor Speedway concludes with B-Mains and a $10,000-to-win feature event. Tune in as the Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series drivers give it their all in this prestigious race.

The TST Cup points battle rolls on with Round Seven of the weekly championship. Talladega’s demanding layout challenges drivers as the standings begin to solidify.

Fan Appreciation Night brings weekly points racing to Talladega Short Track with support from Oxford/Lincoln Lumber. Drivers race for championship points while fans enjoy a special night at the track.

The Back to School Bash features the Tour of Destruction at Talladega Short Track. This special event delivers a night of crowd-favorite motorsports action and chaos.

Labor Day weekend brings TST Cup Points Race #9 alongside USCS Sprint Cars. With the season winding down, championship implications are high as drivers make a late push in the standings.

Practice and qualifying night for the SCDRA Toys for Tykes weekend sets the stage at Talladega Short Track, as well as an Open Practice for all Local Divisions. Teams dial in ahead of Saturday’s main event during this pre-race program.

The TST Cup season concludes during the SCDRA Toys for Tykes event, featuring $5,000 to win. Weekly championship battles come to an end as drivers make their final stand of the 2026 season.

Talladega Short Track hosts the Ice Bowl Qualifier at the 1/3-mile facility as drivers compete for a guaranteed starting position in the 36th Annual Ice Bowl. Winners from each local division earn their spot in the 2027 Ice Bowl, scheduled for January 7–9, 2027, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated events of the season.

Talladega Short Track wraps up the year with the 3rd Annual Santa Shootout at the 1/3-mile facility. The special holiday event brings racers and fans together for a full night of end-of-season action, closing out the 2026 calendar at TST.