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Starting Lineup is Set for 2026 Summer SHowdown
Carson Brown will lead the field to green in tonight's 200-lap Summer Showdown at Evergreen Speedway. The time that put Carson on the top spot was a 22.201, compared to Jace Hansen's 22.256. Three drivers tagged the field today that ran their cars in last night's pro late model 100 lap race. Those drivers are #9B of Alex Boyatt, #54 Trace Thompson, and #57 Brad Clark. Gabe Sessler, Ethan Ebert, Haeden Plybon, Doni Wanat, and Kenny Sleveland are the other five double-duty driv
Kyler Hope
3 days ago


Carson Brown Excited for His Evergreen Speedway Debut
Carson Brown is excited to turn his first laps at Evergreen Speedway this weekend during the 2026 Summer Showdown. Brown is fresh off his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut, where he finished 15th at Iowa Speedway. "My expectations going into this race are pretty high but at the same time I feel like my thoughts are very open-minded. I have never truly raced a track like Evergreen and even more so in a super late model, but I attack this weekend just like any other weeke
Kyler Hope
6 days ago


Cress Captures the “Weather Guard Roofing – Kennedy Classic 200”
Spokane, WA – Alan Cress continued his recent success at South Sound Speedway (WA) Saturday night, claiming a hard-fought victory in the “Weatherguard Roofing – Kennedy Classic 200” before a packed grandstand. Cress had to come from the back twice to earn the victory in Round #3 of the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine, taking home $8.000 for his effort. Cress in now the fifth driver to score multiple wins in the traditional “South Sound / Miller
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Aug 3


Pre-Entry List for NWSLMS Return to South Sound Speedway
The pre-entry list for this weekend's "Weather Guard Roofing - Kennedy Classic 200" for the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine at South Sound Speedway. 20 Super Late Models are expected with one of those waiting final confirmation. A possible $13,000 could go to the winner with the addition of $8,000 in lap leader money bonuses available from Northern Provincial Pipelines Ltd. Come out on Saturday, August 1st, to see the return of the NWSLMS to So
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Jul 31


Elevate Power Rankings - Northwest Top 10
Midsummer 2026 Northwest Driver Rankings. (Photo credit D.Darko) After surveying many people in the NW racing industry, on both the dirt and asphalt side, this is the midsummer top-10 driver rankings of Northwest drivers! The criteria that was used to qualify for the list was a Northwest based driver or team that predominantly races in the Northwest. Teams and drivers that travel here a few times a year do not qualify. If a Northwest driver competes in events outside the PNW,
ERR Staff
Jul 17


$112,026.26 Dirt Cup Win for Sweet at Skagit Speedway
6/19/26 Alger, WA - The Big Cat went hunting for a big payday on Saturday night at Skagit Speedway, as Brad Sweet led all 40 laps of the 54th annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup presented by The Skagit Casino Resort, taking $100,026.26 for the win and $12,000 in lap led money. (Photo via Skagit Speedway Facebook) Sweet started from the pole and controlled the race from start to finish. Traffic was a factor early and often, and Brent Marks was constantly hounding Brad over the
Kaleb Hart
Jun 21


Brandon Carlson Dominates Inaugural “Kennedy Classic 150” at Saratoga Speedway
For Immediate Release: Northwest Super Late Model Series Media Relations Spokane, WA – Brandon Carlson dominated the inaugural “Kennedy Classic 150” at Saratoga Speedway (BC), as the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine visited Canada for the first time in series history. Carlson took home $10,000 for the rich win, $1,000 for the “John J.R. Edgett Memorial Pole Award” and $6,000 in lap leader money from Northern Provincial Pipelines Ltd., for a haul
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Jun 15


The NWSLMS Makes Inaugural Trip to Canada for the “KennedyClassic 150”
For Immediate Release: Northwest Super Late Model Series Media Relations Event: For the first time in Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine (NWSLMS) history, the series will visit Canada and the province of British Columbia. On June 12 and 13, the series will visit Saratoga Speedway (BC) for the $10,000 (USD) to win “Kennedy Classic 150”, with an additional practice day on Thursday, June 11th. The event will pay $1,000 to start with additional bonuse
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Jun 11


Former Wenatchee 200 Champions Look For Repeat Success
The Plumb Perfect Wenatchee 200 returned to the Northwest schedule in 2023 to a huge spectacle. Full car counts, a packed grandstands, and $20,000 on the line as the best in the Northwest descended to the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval. Now, one week out from the 4th running of the 200 lap crown jewel, now paying $25,0000 to win, all three previous winners have officially entered this years edition, taking place May 30th . (Kole Raz celebrating 2023 Wenatchee 200 Victory, Elevat
Greg Rentz
May 25


Events YOU Should Attend in 2026 - Pacific Northwest
The Northwest is home to so many great events, and we are closing in on some of the biggest ones of the year! Here is your guide for the marquee races remaining in the 2026 in the PNW. (Photo of Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, David Nelson 2025) May 30th - Wenatchee 200 - Wenatchee Valley Super Oval The CARS Tour West super late model series makes their first of three stops to the Northwest in 2026 on Saturday, May 30th for the Wenatchee 200. This event is highlighted with the 2
Kyler Hope
May 20


NWSLMS “Western Rail 150” Pre-Race Report - Stateline Speedway
For Immediate Release: Northwest Super Late Model Series Media Relations Spokane, WA – For the sixth consecutive season, the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine will visit Mode Stadium Stateline Speedway (ID) for the “Western Rail 150” on May 16 th . Thanks to Western Rail Inc., the winner’s share will be boosted to $7,500, with an additional $2,500 added to the back side of the purse, thanks to an anonymous sponsor. This will be the series 10 th v
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
May 13


Kleyn and Trevor Cristiani Racing Part Ways
5/6/26 Boise, ID - Surprising news dropped in the late model world on Wednesday morning on Facebook at about 10:30pst when Trevor Cristiani Racing announced that he and Kasey Kleyn had parted ways effective immediately. The team had completed roughly 1/3rd of their published 21 event schedule on the year, showing good speed but without a win to date on the calendar year. (Kasey Kleyn competiting with TCR at Wenatchee two weeks ago, Photo by David Nelson, 2026) Kleyn, the 18
ERR Staff
May 6


Western Rail Inc. Boosts Stateline Speedway NWSLMS Purse
Spokane, WA - The "Western Rail 150" at Mode Stadium Stateline Speedway, will now pay $7,500 to the winner of the second event of the 2026 Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine season on May 16th. Thanks to Western Rail, Inc, based out of Airway Heights, WA, the winner's purse has been increased from $5,000 to $7,500 for the annual event at the popular 1/4-mile oval, located in Post Falls, ID. This will be the series 10th visit to Stateline, where K
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Apr 20


Ethan Ebert Holds off Jefferson Racing Teammate for “Apple Cup” Win
Ethan Ebert Holds off Jefferson Racing Teammate for “Apple Cup” Win Spokane, WA – Jefferson Racing came to play in this year’s 57th annual Bonney’s TYM Tractors “Apple Cup 125” at Tri-City Raceway RMEC (WA), leading every lap of the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine season opener. The victory was unlike the track’s “Fall Classic 200”, and the 2025 season finale for the NWSLMS, where Ethan Ebert did not grab the lead for the first time until less
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Apr 17


Stanford wins biggest race to start the 2026 season
Many drivers would tell you the same thing after winning a race, they treat them and race them like any other, thank their sponsors and exit the podium. But climbing out of his racing winning No. 19 Thomas Stanford didn’t shy away from recognizing the importance of his victory. (Photo by Amber Taylor, 2026) “This feels big, this feels like the biggest win of my career.” Said Stanford standing in victory lane with Cars Tour West pit reporter Tim Huddelston. “I’m proud as a fa
Benjamin Eyman
Apr 14


2025 NWSLMS Champion Ryan Phipps Heads to the “Apple Cup”
2025 NWSLMS Champion Ryan Phipps Heads to the “Apple Cup” Spokane, WA – Ryan Phipps had one special Rookie season in the Northwest Super Late Model Series presented by Knottical Marine (NWSLMS) in 2025. Phipps accomplished what only one other driver has achieved with the NWSLMS, winning the championship and the Rookie-of-the-Year Award in the same season. Only Phipps and Kaiden Anderson hold that title. Now Phipps will head to the 2026 season opener at Tri-City Raceway RMEC s
Kevin Peters, NWSLMS
Apr 14
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