Scott Douglass Craig Hoffman
The 2026 racing season may be over. But already, teams, owners, and drivers have the new year on their minds! Some changes take place on all levels of racing after a season ends. For now, as Thanksgiving approaches, let us all give thanks for a good year of competitive racing.
Locally both the Sportsdrome Speedway and the Salem Speedway had strong years. There are always ups and downs. Toss in mother nature. Still, it is not easy to operate a racing track these days. We congratulate track owners for all they do. And the racing teams and families for making it all possible by putting teams together. Doesn't matter if you won the largest trophy or raced only part-time. It is competition. As for the fans, any sport wouldn't be possible without you!
In NASCAR, Kyle Larson took home his 3rd Cup Title! Justin Allgaier is the O' Reilly Auto Parts Series Champion, and in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks, Kaden Honeycutt took the top prize. The 2026 ARCA Championship went to Thomas Annunziata.
The stars of the Indy Car Series will first compete in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 7th. Alex Palou is the defending Indy Car Series Championship this year. In the NHRA, Doug Kalitta claimed the 2026 Top Fuel Championship. In Funny Car the title went to Austin Prock. Richard Gadson surged and claimed the Pro Stock Motorcycle top spot. And in Pro Stock, Dallas Glenn won the 2026 season long championship. Lucas Oil is a longtime sponsor of the NHRA and Kentuckiana Motorsports. It's main manufacturing facility is located in Corydon, Indiana.
As mentioned, it is time to reflect on the 2026 season. Still, local tracks are slowly getting ready for 2027! The Sportsdrome Speedway, just off I-65 in Jeffersonville, Indiana is a small flat track full of fun and excitement. It is just 10 minutes from the bridges in downtown Louisville. 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 late schedule changes and potential weather issues.
We always thank our sponsors and supporters, including our main sponsor, Lucas Oil Products! Also, Herrings Outdoor Sports! It is a great place for all of your summer, fall, and year round 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 Service in Louisville.
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!
Check out the Lucas Oil Online Race Report ! 2-Time NASCAR Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes explains why he is thankful this Thanksgiving!
Some of the biggest names in racing have appeared on Kentuckiana Motorsports for over decades: Richard Petty, Buddy Baker, Dan Wheldon, Jeff Gordon, Dennis Anderson, Joey Logano, Sarah Fischer, Tony Stewart, Darrell Waltrip, Morgan Lucas, Benny Parsons, Ben Rhodes, Jim Koehler, A-J Almendinger, Jimmie Johnson, Jack Sprague, John Andretti, Ron Hornaday, Dario Franchitti, Frank Kimmel, Michael Waltrip, Rusty Wallace, and many more! We'll continue to feature them on Kentuckiana Motorsports! And we'll continue to also showcase local racing! And those who support it!
On Kentuckiana Motorsports we love our vintage interviews and that includes some great television commercials from sponsors. You won't see it anymore. But we have it! Grandma and Lucas Oil! Click on the Red Button to see more.
As cool weather hits and the leaves fall, people spend time outside. Injuries suddenly happen. Raking and bagging leaves, jogging, biking, and other activities. Dr. Paul Constante with Dynamic Chiropractic reminds everyone you do not have to live in pain! Dr. Constante has treated patients for a wide variety of injuries for more than 30-years. His patients come from Kentucky and Indiana. They include football and basketball players, professionals, seniors, manufacturing and other blue-collar workers, and yes, racers! Whether a slip and fall, sports injury, hurt doing yard work, or lingering back-shoulder-hip pain, Dr. Paul Constante is ready to help. Give them a call today (502) 426-9600. You do not have to live in pain!
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We thank racing and sports fans for helping make Kentuckiana Motorsports a success!
