We love talking about it! Get Ready!  It is family fun and more!  And yes, it has become a tradition for thousands in Louisville, Southern Indiana, and across the nation! August 6th through the 9th, the NSRA Street Rod Nationals return to the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. There will be some 10,000 classic cars and trucks, music, events, and so many activities for everyone!  This is the 57th year for the huge event, and it is expected to be bigger and better! Learn more: www.https://nsra-usa.com.

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 The mega Memorial Day Weekend of racing is just around the corner!  But before it takes place, we have action with the NASCAR Cup stars at Watkins Glen on the road course. Then it is the All-Star event at the Monster Mile in Dover. This past weekend at Texas, Chase Elliott had the fastest car to get his second Cup win of the season.    As for the Indy drivers, all eyes will be on the Memorial Day Holiday & the 500!  But first, there is Indy action this weekend on the road course!  May is a huge month for all kinds of festivities in Indianapolis.  Back to NASCAR, we want to point out both the O' Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series are in action at The Glen this weekend. That includes Louisville's Ben Rhodes, who is trying to get that first win of the season for his ThorSport Racing Team. Ben has fallen in the points after a few less than stellar truck races. Let's hope he can turn things around at this weekend.  

 

 Locally, the Sportsdrome Speedway (Just off I-65 near Louisville) has a strong pre-summer schedule (Check out our Lucas Oil Online Race Report for more about The Sportsdrome). Track owner Mike Gibson has plenty of excitement set in the weeks ahead.  Be sure to check out the track website and social media for updates, ticket specials, and any weather challenges. 
   
   The NHRA had some bold side-by-side power this past weekend at the Southern Nationals in Georgia. Lucas Oil is a longtime sponsor of the series!  Teams are still trying to tweak the fast machines as they get ready for a hot summer of speed! Up next: The Route 66 NHRA Nationals May 14-17. See the action on Fox Sports. 

 

​  Kimmel Racing had one of its ARCA cars and drivers in action this past weekend at Nashville. Landon Brown made the field. His day started strong before fading back. He's an up and coming racer. As for the team veteran, 37 year old Will Kimmel, his last event was in Talladega. He finished 11th, and that was after having to put in a new engine in his car the night before the race. After starting in the back, Kimmel in his #69 navigated through the field to land in the top five, and even lead the race. He looked strong in his Aviation Technology sponsored Toyota. Andy Jankowiak won the ARCA Talladega race. However, what Kimmel Racing and Will Kimmel did (He only races a part-time ARCA schedule), proves he can still race and if he had a full-time ride and sponsorship, they'd easily win in the ARCA Series.  

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  Local racing is great family fun.  We encourage you to get to the local tracks. The action is just as biting as the competition you'll see in NASCAR.  Drivers want to win, and they're not afraid to bump and grind their way into Victory Lane! We mentioned the Sportsdrome Speedway above. The new owners of the Salem Speedway have changed things up. The high banked track is only about an hour from Louisville and worth the trip!  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 spring-summer-fall attire, and they carry the most famous and best clothing beach-lake outdoor brands. & accessories!  They ship throughout the US!  Right now, if you place an order with Herrings, mention Kentuckiana Motorsports (Ask for owner's Steve or Jessi)  and you'll get an extra 5% discount (That is on top of their other discounts)   on all regular priced items!  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!  ​​ 

Whatever series, it is always fun, a new season of racing! Check out the Lucas Oil Online Race Report for more!