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Crate Racin' USA
Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series Unveils 2026 Schedule
(Eastaboga, AL – February 3, 2026) – The 2026 Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series Schedule is HERE, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive and exciting seasons in series history.
Ten adrenaline-pumping events are already locked in for the 2026 campaign, with every race paying $2,000 to win, and more events expected to be announced as the season approaches. From tight, dirt-slinging bullrings to high-banked “gumbo” tracks, the schedule delivers a true test of driver skill, consistency, and grit.
Can 2025 Series Champion Chris McElhenney Racing go three-for-three and continue his reign on top? Will David Williamson, the reigning Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Late Models National Points Champion, add a Mississippi title to his résumé?
Can returning contenders Eli Thomas, Sid Scarbrough, or Tyler Hudson Racing turn up the heat and challenge for the crown? Or will a new face rise up and steal the spotlight in one of the most competitive crate late model regions in the country. One thing is certain—race fans are going to want a front-row seat for this championship battle.
2026 Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series – All Events $2,000 to Win
February 20-Pike County Speedway | Magnolia, MS
February 21-Pike County Speedway | Magnolia, MS
March 14-Whynot Motorsports Park | Meridian, MS
May 8-Hattiesburg Speedway | Hattiesburg, MS
May 9-TBA
May 30-Jackson Motor Speedway | Byram, MS
June 20-Greenville Speedway | Greenville, MS
July 11-TBA
August 1-Jackson Motor Speedway | Byram, MS
August 15-Pine Ridge Speedway | Baldwyn, MS
September 12-Greenville Speedway | Greenville, MS
*Additional events may be added. Schedule subject to change.
Returning for 2026 is Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Late Models sanctioning, meaning drivers will once again earn national points at every MS Crate Late Racing Series event while chasing the prestigious National Points Championship.
In 2025, three Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series drivers finished inside the Top 5 nationally, proving that Mississippi isn’t just producing the best crate late model racers in the state—but some of the best in the entire country.
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Article Credit: Cody Earley