02/13/2026
• 20 events across 5 states (AL, KY, WV, OH, IN)
• The best 15 finishes will count toward the 2026 Ohio Valley SCDRA Points Championship.
• King of Compacts XV returns to Mansfield Speedway on September 4 and 5. Full payout details will be released soon. Discussions are ongoing, but fans can expect one of the premier purses of the season.
Mansfield Speedway officials have promised to help make this the biggest FWD party of the season, with two days of racing and activities planned at the formerly abandoned NASCAR track, which has seen seven million dollars in improvements over the offseason.
• $5,000-to-win events at West Virginia Motor Speedway and Circle City Raceway.
• Two $10,000-to-win events at Paducah International Raceway for the Border Banger Bash and Beckley Motor Speedway for the Compact Clash
• The $1,000 and $1,500 to win events will pay a minimum of $100 to start, and in many cases $150 to start, with a significant purse increase throughout the field for the 2026 season.
• You do not need to be an SCDRA member to race with us. However, membership has its perks, including provisionals at big events, eligibility for certain bonus awards, discounts on products, and a voice at our rules meetings.
• All three SCDRA regions will be awarding points and provisionals at the $15,000 to win Sport Compact World Championships at Penton Raceway, February 26–28
• On March 20 and 21, the Border Banger Bash opens the season at the legendary Paducah International Raceway, paying $10,000 to win. Full details on this event will be posted soon.
• After a one season absence, the series returns to Ohio Valley Speedway on May 1 for a $1,000 to win, $100 to start event.
• The Starvin Marvin 25 at Mudlick Valley Raceway on May 9 will honor Marvin Masters with a special commemorative trophy and multiple bonus awards scheduled throughout the evening.
• The Freeman Landscaping & Exterior Construction, LLC Compact Classic 7 at Florence Speedway moves from late July to Memorial Day weekend on May 23 and will run in conjunction with the Boss Sprint Car event.
• For the third consecutive season, the series returns to the Conkel family owned Jackson County Speedway for its traditional first week of June date on June 5 racing for $1,000 to win.
• The June 20 event at Circle City Raceway will feature one of the highest one-day purses in the country in 2026. The $5,000 to win event will pay $200 to start the feature. Circle City Raceway is one of the nicest tracks in the country and makes for a great racecation, with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and museum located just down the road.
• The series heads to Western Kentucky on July 11–12 for a Saturday and Sunday doubleheader at Western Kentucky Speedway and Windy Hollow Speedway. Both events will pay $2,500 to win and $150 to start. The two tracks are approximately 44 miles apart, about one hour in travel time, making it a convenient weekend swing for teams.
Cedar Ridge Speedway in nearby Morgantown, Kentucky, will host an unsanctioned $1,974-to-win event under SCDRA rules on Friday, July 10, giving teams the opportunity to make it a three-day Western Kentucky weekend.
• The tour makes its debut at Hilltop Speedway on July 17 for the 8th Annual Michael Rose Memorial, paying $1,500 to win and $150 to start. One of Northern Ohio’s most established and prestigious FWD events, it routinely includes substantial bonus money throughout the field.
• Battle For The Belt 7 returns to MRP Raceway Park on July 24, with a guaranteed $1,000 to win and $150 to start thanks to sponsorship from L&M Performance. This event typically draws extra bonus money and strong support, and the winner’s share is expected to increase.
• On August 8th, the series makes its debut at Midway Speedway with a $1,000 to win, $100 to start event as part of Legends of Midway Night. The 3/8 mile bullring has long been one of the most requested tracks for us to visit.
• On August 15th, the series will visit another historic Ohio track for the first time as the tour heads to Skyline Speedway for ONE NIGHT ONLY. For the first time in four years, the FWD division returns to Skyline for a $1,000 to win, $100 to start special event.
• The series makes its second appearance at Lawrenceburg Speedway on August 22nd. Last year's event was one for the record books. Located in the heart of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the track is one of the nation's premier facilities with plenty to do before and after the event.
• After the King of Compacts on Labor Day weekend, the series will take some time off before finishing September in Kentucky with stops at Mudlick Valley Speedway for Banger at the Lick II on September 19 and 191 Speedway for the Route 191 Rumble on September 26.
• We will then return to Richmond, Kentucky, for the Lonnie Centers Memorial on October 10th. The event will see a pay increase from last season, with this year's event paying $1,500 to win.
• The series finale will take place at Beckley Motor Speedway for the Compact Clash, featuring all three SCDRA regional series battling for supremacy.
• We have lots of sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 season. From event sponsorships to contingency sponsors, we would love to work with you and help put more money in our drivers' pockets. Contact us for details if you are interested in supporting the series.
• Questions, rules, concerns, or suggestions? Contact the page. We love hearing from everyone and will do our best to point you in the right direction.
