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Quarter of a Million Dollars on the line for the Championship at Rocket Raceway Park.

Headline information:

• 2026 Championship battle will offer over $250K in purse & awards
• Modified racing added back to Rocket Raceway Park
• Start money increased for weekly racing classes
• Staffing changes at Rocket Raceway Park
• Rocket opts out of USRA sanctioning but retains same rules option
• Paid pit parking available for 2026, helping fund track improvements

2026 Championship Battle will offer over $250K in Purse & awards:
11 Nights of racing in the 2026 season are reserved for competitors to battle it out for their cut of over $250,000 in purse & prizes. Combined these events will have $190,500 In weekly payouts, $56,100 in end of year Championship points fund & $6,600 in bonus funds to start the season. We plan to continue to grow the bonus funds with sponsor’s & other activities. Combined races will have competitors fighting for their piece of $253,200. More details to come.

How to be a part of this action?
Driver Entry: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/3268/registrations/13026

CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY COST: $150 one time
Competitors who are NOT entered in the Championship points are still welcome to race. There is a $20 draw/entry fee for each Championship event. Alternatively, a $150 "Champion Entry" fee covers all Championship events.

Modifieds Return in 2026:
Modifieds will have 5 Championship points nights in 2026. Open rules allowing USRA, TOMS, IMCA. No muffler required. American Racer or Hoosier Tire allowed with mix and match.

Purse Increase for all Classes in 2026:
Every championship night will be a minimum of $100 to start in ALL classes. Full purse breakdown coming soon.

2026 Rules and Classes:
The track will NOT be USRA sanctioned in 2026
We will primarily use USRA Rules with the following exceptions: Modified, Jr. Limited, and Eco Mod
Factory Stock = 2026 USRA Rules (Headers allowed)
Limited/Bmod, Stock Car = 2026 USRA Rules
Eco Mod, Jr. Limited = Same as 2025
Modified = Open rules allowing USRA, TOMS, IMCA, USMTS. No Muffler Required. Tires: G60 Hoosiers & American Racer KK704 are legal. Grinding, Grooving & Siping allowed. Mix and match any way you choose. (Similar to 67 Speedway rules)

Paid Pit Parking: In an effort to help fund continued facility improvements, paid pit parking returns in 2026 for $150. There are no Legacy holds on spaces, they are assigned via payment on MRP. All spots are good for every 2026 event, except the Super Tex 600. All unsold spots will be first come first serve on race days.

Paid parking will be released in a couple days.

Facility Improvements for 2026: For our General Admission Fans: Expanded concession stand to increase service and quality. New covered awning for concessions and bathrooms. New lighting in the parking lot and entrance.
For our drivers: New Whelen safety track lighting. New LED traffic light for the staging lane. Added a fryer in the pit concession to serve more menu items. Scales have moved to a new tech area outside turn 2 in a new lighted area.

We continue to work on developing the kart track for 2026. We have no timetable, but will keep everyone posted.

Staffing Changes: With the purchase of Rocket Raceway Park completed in May 2025, new owners have begun to build out the 2026 season. With that they would like to thank Kevin Rogers (KR) for his role as General Manager in bridging the gap between Kevin Sustaire’s and their ownership. Randy Merchant will become the new race director. Raymond Ramsey will continue as the facilities manager.

2026 Shakedown Feb 28, 2026
You want to size up the competition and help us capture & make marketing content for the 2026 season? Join us Feb 28th for the 2026 Shakedown event here at Rocket Raceway Park. This non-points event will provide real race conditions to work on your racing program, before the Championship run begins. In addition, the RaceON creative team will be on site capturing content to use throughout the season. Fan’s bring your “A” game as well! We will be filming commercial content with you as well! Drivers participating in the 2026 Shakedown event will also receive 100 free custom driver hero cards.

2026 Championship Opening Night March 21, 2026
Everyone knows, if you want to win the championship, you’ve got to be there on Night 1! As a special treat as part of opening ceremonies, we will bring out the contenders for the 2026 Rocket Raceway Park Championship for a special meet and greet. Drivers have your hero cards ready, and race fans hang onto your seats as the battle begins! 2025 Driver Recognition** will also happen.

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