The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series 2026 season is an 86-night national tour, running from the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park on 4-7 February to the World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on 4-7 November. Along the way come the Knoxville Nationals, the 43rd Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway and eight nights at Huset's Speedway. This guide has the full calendar, start times in your timezone and how to follow the season.
Quick Facts: World of Outlaws Sprint 2026 Season
- Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
- Season dates: 4 February - 7 November 2026
- Schedule: 86 nights at 40-plus tracks, including Ohsweken Speedway in Canada
- Cars: 410 winged sprint cars with around 900 horsepower
- How to watch: DIRTVision (paid)
- Get started: Sign up to The Racing Line
When Does the World of Outlaws Sprint 2026 Season Start?
The season opens with the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida on 4-7 February, and the series returns to Volusia for the Bike Week Jamboree on 1-2 March. Talladega Short Track and Magnolia Motor Speedway follow on 6 and 7 March, before the Cowtown Classic at Kennedale Speedway Park in Texas on 13-14 March.
How Many Rounds Are in the World of Outlaws Sprint 2026 Racing Calendar?
The 2026 tour runs to 86 nights, with many events spread over two to four nights. The crown jewels include the 43rd Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway on 17-18 July, the Knoxville Nationals on 12-15 August and the World Finals at Charlotte, where the championship is decided.
Full World of Outlaws Sprint 2026 Schedule
- 4-7 February: DIRTcar Nationals - Volusia Speedway Park
- 1-2 March: Bike Week Jamboree - Volusia Speedway Park
- 6 March: Dega Duel - Talladega Short Track
- 7 March: Black Ice Brawl - Magnolia Motor Speedway
- 13-14 March: Cowtown Classic - Kennedale Speedway Park
- 20 March: Sooner Showdown - Lawton Speedway
- 21 March: Creek County - Creek County Speedway
- 27 March: KC Classic - US 36 Raceway
- 28 March: Wichita Sprint Car Showdown - 81 Speedway
- 10-11 April: Spring Classic - Federated Auto Parts Raceway
- 17 April: Jacksonville Showdown - Jacksonville Speedway
- 18 April: Southern Indiana Showdown - Tri-State Speedway
- 24-25 April: Premier Clash - Knoxville Raceway
- 1 May: Attica Showdown - Attica Raceway Park
- 2 May: Border Battle - Sharon Speedway
- 5 May: Gettysburg Clash - Lincoln Speedway
- 8-9 May: Morgan Cup - Williams Grove Speedway
- 15-16 May: #LetsRaceTwo - Eldora Speedway
- 19 May: Hy-Vee Perks 400 - Jacksonville Speedway
- 23 May: Stars and Stripes Salute - Knoxville Raceway
- 24 May: Stars and Stripes Salute - Huset's Speedway
- 29 May: Don Mack Classic - River Cities Speedway
- 31 May: Magic City Showdown - Nodak Speedway
- 5 June: Michigan Showdown - Hartford Speedway
- 6 June: Cheese Town Showdown - Plymouth Speedway
- 7 June: Badger State Brawl - Angell Park Speedway
- 12-13 June: Knoxville Showdown - Knoxville Raceway
- 17-18 June: Huset's Hustle - Huset's Speedway
- 19-20 June: Huset's High Bank Nationals - Huset's Speedway
- 26-27 June: Independence Spectacular - Cedar Lake Speedway
- 9 July: Pure Michigan Showdown - Hartford Speedway
- 10-11 July: Larry Hillerud Memorial - Wilmot Raceway
- 14 July: Brad Doty Classic - Attica Raceway Park
- 17-18 July: 43rd Kings Royal - Eldora Speedway
- 21-22 July: Six Nations Showdown - Ohsweken Speedway
- 25-26 July: Empire State Challenge - Weedsport Speedway
- 29 July: BAPS Bash - BAPS Motor Speedway
- 31 July - 1 August: Summer Nationals - Williams Grove Speedway
- 7-8 August: Ironman 55 - Federated Auto Parts Raceway
- 12-15 August: Knoxville Nationals - Knoxville Raceway
- 21 August: Big O Showdown - Ogilvie Raceway
- 22 August: Jackson Showdown - Jackson Motorplex
- 28 August: Northern Tour - River Cities Speedway
- 29 August: Danny Schatz Memorial - Red River Valley Speedway
- 30 August: Magic City Showdown - Nodak Speedway
- 4-6 September: Huset's Shootout - Huset's Speedway
- 11 September: High Banks 300 - Belleville High Banks
- 12 September: Dodge City Showdown - Dodge City Raceway Park
- 2-3 October: Nationals Open - Williams Grove Speedway
- 8 October: Buckeye Brawl - Millstream Speedway
- 9 October: Buckeye Brawl - Mansfield Speedway
- 10 October: Buckeye Brawl - Sharon Speedway
- 16 October: Putnam Showdown - Lincoln Speedway
- 17 October: Battle at Belle Clair - Belle Clair Fairgrounds
- 23-24 October: Short Track National - Texarkana 67 Speedway
- 4-7 November: World Finals - The Dirt Track at Charlotte
Dates are the local dates at each track; multi-night events are shown as one entry.
What Time Do the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Race? Timezone Conversions
World of Outlaws events run in the evening, local time, with hot laps and qualifying ahead of the heats and the feature. Here is how a typical 7:00 PM Central start converts in the summer:
- US Central (CDT): 7:00 PM
- US Eastern (EDT): 8:00 PM
- US Pacific (PDT): 5:00 PM
- UK (BST): 1:00 AM the next day
- Central Europe (CEST): 2:00 AM the next day
- Australia Eastern (AEST): 10:00 AM the next day
Start times vary by venue and event format, so check the exact time before each night. The Racing Line converts every session to your local timezone automatically.
Where Can I Watch World of Outlaws Sprint Live Streams?
DIRTVision streams World of Outlaws races live on a paid subscription.
The Racing Line doesn't embed World of Outlaws streams, but it lists broadcasters for your country where we have them and reminds you before each session starts.
How Do I Get World of Outlaws Sprint Notifications?
The Racing Line keeps the World of Outlaws Sprint calendar alongside race times for 250+ series:
- Smart notifications: alerts before each session, set by series, session type and lead time
- Local times: every session shown in your timezone automatically
- Dirt racing in one place: follow the Sprint Cars alongside the World of Outlaws Late Models, High Limit Racing and the Lucas Oil Late Models
- Where to watch: broadcasters for your country, where we have them
Session times and notifications are part of Pro, The Racing Line's subscription.
Your World of Outlaws Sprint 2026 Companion
From Volusia in February to the World Finals at Charlotte, the 2026 season has winged sprint car racing almost every week. Sign up to The Racing Line at theracingline.app/signup for the World of Outlaws Sprint calendar in your timezone and alerts before the green flag.
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