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  It is coming in early August!  It is a MUST SEE  event!  From August 6th through the 9th, its the 57th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. There will be some 10,000 classic cars and trucks, music, events, and much more, for all ages! And that includes activities inside the cool air conditioned Expo Center! So many events are planned at this year's huge show! Learn more: www.https://nsra-usa.com.​

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  The summer season in NASCAR is underway!  And so it the excitement at the locals tracks too!  It doesn't matter what level of racing you may enjoy. Action is action!  Don't think for a moment the battles are not as intense at the  Sportsdrome Speedway or Salem Speedway, as NASCAR Cup, the O' Reilly Auto Parts Series, or the Craftsman Trucks. Toss in ARCA.  All drivers want a title, or that season ending championship! 

 

  Louisville's Ben Rhodes will be racing at Nashville this weekend. Not long ago, the driver of the ThorSport Racing truck changed his crew chief. Ben had a top 5 finish at Charlotte.  The two-time NASCAR Champion is long overdue for a win.  The O' Reilly Auto Parts drivers also compete at Nashville. 

  As for NASCAR Cup, the next few races include: Nashville, Michigan, Pocono, and the Coronado Street Course in Southern California. 

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 What a great win at the Indy 500 for Felix Rosenqvist! The Swedish racer waited until the right moment nearing the finish line at the historic track to narrowly beat David Malukas in the closest finish ever in the 500!  After much celebration and fanfare, Rosenqvist has to re-focus! This weekend the Indy Cars take the green flag at the Detroit Grand Prix. 

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   The NHRA is back in action after taking the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend off. The NHRA stars compete side-by-side this weekend in the Potomac Nationals in Maryland. Lucas Oil is a longtime sponsor of the series!  

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 Much has been said about the death of Kyle Bush. He is truly a NASCAR great and now sadly, a NASCAR Legend.  The 41-year old died May 21st from pneumonia complications.  This after he just won a NASCAR truck race May 15th at Dover. Bush had been battling respiratory issues for some time. Thoughts and prayers continue for his family, team, and all those connected to him. Questions need to be answered. Why didn't medical officials step in to do more? Will protocols at tracks and on teams be changed to now take illness seriously when it comes to drivers, even crew members.  We expect NASCAR to change rules and guidelines and waivers when illness is front and center.  And that should include having a licensed ER doctor and qualified medical team at each track during every race, and during race week.  And that includes any follow-up.  There is no doubt something was overlooked, perhaps many people missed symptoms, and failed to step up, when it was needed most.  Communities and sports leagues across America took steps years ago to deal with athletes and heat.  It is past time to go beyond that, and add severe or extreme sickness in the workplace.  With that said, it is not uncommon for a celebrity, a personality, or someone in a prominent role or position to "tough it out".  And that includes every day people.  If we've learned anything from the loss of Kyle Bush, the attitude of "riding a sickness out" or "dealing with it later" has to change. No longer can it just be talked about. Action is required. NASCAR will do it. Other sports and businesses, must follow.   

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​  ​  As mentioned above, local racing is truly amazing to watch.  For years, Kyle Busch would go to local tracks and compete. And while there, sign scores of autographs.  We strongly urge you to visit a local track this summer.  Support local racing, local drivers, and local team sponsors!  The Sportsdrome Speedway, just off I-65 in Jeffersonville, is a small flat track full of fun and excitement. It is just 10 minutes from the bridges in downtown Louisville.  The half-mile high banked track at the Salem Speedway is only an hour from Louisville in Southern Indiana.  Other area tracks include the Ponderosa Speedway (the Baddest Bullring in the Bluegrass state) located in central Kentucky at Junction City near Danville (About an hour and fifteen minutes southeast of Louisville). The 2026 event schedule may be the best in years!  Just south in Bowling Green (KY) and you'll enjoy Beech Bend. There is an amusement park, camping, and racing. The Beech Bend dragstrip brings in the fans and has a wide range of events. And if you like local drag racers, one fun place to witness side-by-side battles is in West Point Kentucky, the Ohio Valley Dragway. It is a 1/8th mile track on Dixie Highway, less than a half-hour from downtown Louisville.  A reminder, be sure to check out track websites and social media for the latest news and information, and that includes any last minute changes and potential weather issues.  

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  ​  We always thank our supporters, including our main sponsor, Lucas Oil Products!  Also, Herrings Outdoor Sports!  It is a great place for all of your summer attire. They carry the most famous and best clothing beach-lake outdoor brands. & accessories!  They ship throughout the US!  Other sponsors include locally owned Bright Pest Control and Bright Retail in Louisville, (Offering Do-It-Yourself Professional Pest Products with a retail store), PNC Bank (Sponsor of Scott Dixon's Indy Car Series Car), Sportsdrome Speedway  (Celebrating nearly 80 years of Racing!), VoiceTel Kentucky (Offering consulting, telephone service, security, and network installation to businesses throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. When experience counts: Call VoiceTel, locally owned and operated (502-493-3200), Jim Ellis/Attorney-At-Law [Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Contract Law (502) 58-Ellis], ICA Dumpsters, Dynamic Chiropractic Louisville, Lyndon Mower Repair, Temco Roofing,  and Apple Appliance Repair. They serve Kentuckiana and can fix just about any appliance (And they clean dirty dryer vents)!   We also thank our media connections in all series, NASCAR/NASCAR Media, Indy Car, Monster Jam, ARCA, Google Images, media directors, other contributors, and NHRA for helping us bring the sport to the fans!  ​​ 

  Are you ready for a great summer of racing!  We are! Check out the Lucas Oil Online Race Report !