12/4/2025
NOW600 National Micros
Factory Fourteen NOW600 National Series Unveils Ambitious 52 Race Schedule in 2026!
DRUMRIGHT, Okla. (December 5, 2025) — The Factory Fourteen NOW600 National Micro Series is set for a high-powered 2026 campaign, featuring a diverse 52-race slate across seven states and many of micro racing’s most iconic venues. The tour will once again showcase the nation’s top micro sprint talent across Winged A-Class, Stock Non-Wing, Restricted, and Junior Sprint divisions, with several events designated as Stock Non-Wing–only (NW) specials.
Launching March 6–7 at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the series begins its traditional early-season Oklahoma run before expanding into Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Indiana, and Nebraska. From bullrings to high-speed ovals, the schedule brings competitive variety and increased regional balance, giving teams and fans more opportunities than ever to be part of the NOW600 experience.
MARCH: TRADITIONAL OKLAHOMA & TEXAS KICKOFF
The green flag drops at Port City Raceway (March 6–7) followed by a three-race Turnpike Challenge including Creek County Speedway (March 12) and another Friday-Saturday double at Port City (March 13–14). The tour then heads south to the DFW area for a two-night stand at Texas Motor Speedway (March 20–21). The month closes with back-to-back dates at I-44 Speedway in Oklahoma City (March 27–28).
APRIL: KANSAS NATIONALS & OKC RETURN
NOW600 takes center stage at Dodge City Raceway Park for a Kansas double on April 10–11, before returning to I-44 Speedway on April 17. The month concludes April 18 with a second OKC showdown.
MAY: SWEET SPRINGS TO MACON TO FAIRBURY
May delivers four unique venues across three states, starting with a Missouri double at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex (May 1–2). The series then shifts to Illinois, visiting Macon Speedway (May 8–9) for a pair of high-intensity bullring battles. Nebraska’s KAM Raceway hosts the tour on May 27–28, and the month wraps with back-to-back races at Jefferson County Speedway in Fairbury, NE (May 29–30).
JUNE: MACON DOUBLE
Illinois race fans get another taste of national action as the series returns to Macon Speedway on June 5–6, keeping the summer momentum rolling.
JULY: MIDWEST SUMMER SWING
July brings a loaded stretch of 13 races across four states. The month begins in Kansas with Dodge City Raceway Park (July 3–4) before heading north for Mitchell County Fairgrounds in Beloit, KS (July 8). Three straight Non-Wing–only events follow at Jefferson County Speedway (July 9–11).
The tour then returns to Oklahoma with Creek County Speedway (July 22) and two nights at I-44 Speedway (July 24–25). A stop at Port City Raceway (July 25) adds even more excitement. The month concludes July 31 at KAM Raceway (Hastings, NE).
AUGUST: INDIANA INVASION & SWEET SPRINGS SHOWDOWN
August opens at KAM Raceway (Aug. 1) before rolling into Indiana for two major nights at US 24 Speedway in Logansport (Aug. 7–8). A two-race weekend at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex (Aug. 29–30) closes the month in style.
SEPTEMBER: LATE-SEASON TULSA TRIPLE
Port City Raceway’s fall stand takes place September 4–5 for the running of the Pete Frazier Memorial, leading into a two-night Sweet Springs return on September 25–26.
OCTOBER: CHAMPIONSHIP MONTH
The 2026 season crescendos with an eight-race October stretch beginning at Port City Raceway with a Non-Wing-only special on October 8, followed by the full-series program on October 9–10. A Port City triple comes a week later on October 15–17, setting the stage for the final two weekends.
Joining alongside the POWRi National Midgets at I-44 Speedway (Oct. 23–24) for the Throwdown in Thunder Tow, before the tour concludes in Texas at Texas Motor Speedway (October 30–31).
SUPER SERIES INTEGRATION
Events with a ** on the schedule denote POWRi/NOW600 $uper $eries events, bringing enhanced payouts and expanded driver participation.
2026 FACTORY FOURTEEN NOW600 NATIONAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
NW = Stock Non-Wing, A = Permastone Countertop Solutions A-Class Winged, R = Restricted, Jr = Junior Sprints, O = Outlaw Winged, NWO = Non-Wing Outlaw
**Fri. March 6: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (O, R, Jr)
**Sat. March 7: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (O, R, Jr)
Thu. March 12: Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK (NW, A, R)
Fri. March 13: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. March 14: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. March 20: Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. March 21: Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. March 27: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. March 28: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. April 10: Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, KS (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. April 11: Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, KS (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Fri. April 17: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Sat. April 18: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. May 1: Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex - Sweet Springs, MO (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. May 2: Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex - Sweet Springs, MO (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Fri. May 8: Macon Speedway - Macon, IL (O, NWO, R, Jr)
**Sat. May 9: Macon Speedway - Macon, IL (O, NWO, R, Jr)
Wed. May 27: KAM Raceway - Hastings, NE (NW, A, R, Jr)
Thu. May 28: KAM Raceway - Hastings, NE (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. May 29: Jefferson County Speedway - Fairbury, NE (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. May 30: Jefferson County Speedway - Fairbury, NE (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. June 5: Macon Speedway - Macon, IL (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. June 6: Macon Speedway - Macon, IL (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. July 3: Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, KS (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. July 4: Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, KS (NW, A, R, Jr)
Wed. July 8: Mitchell County Fairgrounds Raceway - Beloit, KS (NW)
Thu. July 9: Jefferson County Speedway - Fairbury, NE (NW)
Fri. July 10: Jefferson County Speedway - Fairbury, NE (NW)
Sat. July 11: Jefferson County Speedway - Fairbury, NE (NW)
Wed. July 22: Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Thu. July 23: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. July 24: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. July 25: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. July 31: KAM Raceway - Hastings, NE (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. August 1: KAM Raceway - Hastings, NE (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Fri. August 7: US 24 Speedway - Logansport, IN (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Sat. August 8: US 24 Speedway - Logansport, IN (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. August 28: Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex - Sweet Springs, MO (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. August 29: Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex - Sweet Springs, MO (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. September 4: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. September 5: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Fri. September 25: Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex - Sweet Springs, MO (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Sat. September 26: Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex - Sweet Springs, MO (NW, A, R, Jr)
Thu. October 8: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW)
Fri. October 9: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. October 10: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
**Thu. October 15: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, R, Jr)
**Fri. October 16: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (A, R, Jr)
**Sat. October 17: Port City Raceway - Tulsa, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. October 23: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. October 24: I-44 Speedway - Oklahoma City, OK (NW, A, R, Jr)
Fri. October 30: Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX (NW, A, R, Jr)
Sat. October 31: Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX (NW, A, R, Jr)
The 2026 season promises unparalleled variety, stronger regional footprints, and increased opportunities for drivers to compete at the sport’s most prestigious micro venues. With Factory Fourteen backing the tour as title sponsor, the NOW600 National Series is poised for one of its most ambitious seasons to date.
The 2026 season marks the 14th consecutive year of competition for the National Open Wheel 600 Series. NOW600 continues to sanction micro sprint racing across the United States, from the prestigious National Series to multiple regional tours and weekly sanctioned facilities. With Factory Fourteen now joining the top level of competition, the series is poised for its most dynamic season yet.
For more information on Factory Fourteen you can find them at www.Factory-14.com or on all social media outlets.
MEDIA LINKS –
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NOW600 SERIES –
The National Open Wheel 600 Series is entering its fourteenth season of sanctioning micro sprint racing across the country. Anchored by the Factory Fourteen NOW600 National Series, the NOW600 Series is made up of several regional tours and sanctioned race tracks. The NOW600 National Championship features four divisions of 600cc micro sprints at each event: Stock Non-Wing, Winged A-Class, Restricted, and Junior Sprints. Check out www.NOW600Series.com to find a race near you.
Submitted By: Terry Mattox
