The long-awaited return of the Malvern Bank ASCS Midwest Region presented by Hoosier Tire has arrived, with the opening round of the 2026 season taking place on Sunday, April 19, at Iowa’s Stuart Speedway, along with the Sprint Invaders.
Going for $2,000 to win, $400 to start on Sunday, “The Best in the Midwest” will be there in force with names like Tasker Phillips, Jason Danley, Jack Thomas, Cole Vanderheiden, Stu Snyder, and multi-time series champion, Billy Alley, among the list of drivers committed to take part in the 2026 championship chase.
Featuring the Sprint Invaders last year for the April showdown at Stuart, Chase Porter stood victorious over a field of 34. Terry McCarl crossed second with Colton Fisher in third.
Looking to Sunday, grandstands are slated to open at 4:30 P.M. with cars on track at 5:30 P.M. (CDT). Admission is $20 for anyone 17-years and older, $10 for youth (11-16), and free for kids 10 and under. Pits are $35 for those 14-years and older. Other divisions on the card include IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Northern Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and IMCA Sport Compacts.
The quarter-mile oval is located at 703 NW 7th St. in Stuart, Iowa. Information, directions, and more can be found at https://www.facebook.com/StuartInternationalSpeedway.
Reminder that drivers will need to have their DIRTcar Memberships current for the 2026 season. That can be done at https://shorturl.at/znjxd
The 2026 season marks the 35th season of competition for the American Sprint Car Series. Spearheaded by the American Sprint Car Series National Tour, the ASCS Nation includes several regional tours, along with cooperating tracks and events throughout the United States.
For other news, notes, and information on any of the tours under the ASCS banner, visit the ASCS website. Also, follow on Facebook, Instagram, and X (@ascsracing).
