Prattville, Alabama (August 28, 2026) — This weekend in Alabama motorsports features quite the lineup of grassroots racing contests. From the inaugural running of the Frankie Martin Memorial at Sayre to weekly dirt track action, this Saturday night (August 29) includes it all.
Weekend Highlight Races
Sayre Speedway (Dora, Al)
Frankie Martin Memorial/King of Dixie Races (Week 2): Saturday, August 29
The regular-season finale at “The South’s Action Track” promises to be a huge night of racing. This particular Sayre Saturday night is headlined by the first ever running of the Frankie Martin Memorial, a 67-lap contest for the Open-Wheel Modified division that pays tribute to Frankie Martin, a champion and hall-of-famer who passed away earlier this year at the age of 70.
The night will also serve as the second installment of the track’s King of Dixie races, with Super Street, Modified Lite, Mini Modified, Hot Shot, Buzz, Road Runner, Jeep, and Vintage Car features taking place. The night will also feature an action-packed demolition derby.
Other Racing Across the State
Deep South Speedway (Loxley, Al)
Fan Appreciation Night: Saturday, August 29
This Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night at Loxley’s Deep South Speedway. The night will feature double-points features for the 604 Late Model and Street Stock divisions, but that’s not all. Open-Wheel Modifieds and Factory Stocks are slated to race as well, with a $1,000-to-win Pure Stock feature completing the running order.
Fort Payne Motor Speedway (Fyffe, Al)
Weekly Racing + UCRA 604 Late Models: Saturday, August 29
Another weekend’s worth of action is set for Fort Payne Motor Speedway on Saturday, but with a twist. The night will be headlined by a $2,000-to-win feature for the UCRA 604 Late Models. In addition, Bomber, B-Hobby, Econo, Pony, 602 Sportsmen, Limited Late Models, Open-Wheel Modifieds, and FWD cars will all race.
Huntsville Speedway (Huntsville, Al)
Weekly Racing + INEX National Qualifier: Saturday, August 29
The final Huntsville INEX National Qualifier event this season for the U.S. Legend Cars and Bandoleros will take place this Saturday night. Aside from the INEX action, Saturday night will feature racing from Late Models, Hot Shots, Pure Stocks, Buzz, and Super Stocks.
Montgomery Motor Speedway (Montgomery, Al)
Summer Classic: Saturday, August 29
A stacked lineup of local racing returns to “Alabama’s House of Speed” this Saturday. Montgomery Motor Speedway’s Summer Classic will feature a 73-lap Street Stock contest, as well as feature events for the Outlaw Late Models, Late Model Sportsmen, and Crown Stocks.
Outlaw Speedway (Jasper, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, August 29
After an inopportune visit from Mother Nature last week, Outlaw Speedway is set to return for another weekend of racing. Saturday’s lineup includes action from the Street Stocks, Mini Mods, Buzz, Crown Stocks, Hot Shots, Road Runners, Young Guns, and Mini Cups.
SSR Motorsports Park (Grand Bay, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, August 29
Racing returns to the Grand Bay facility known as SSR Motorsports Park on Saturday night. The evening will feature racing from Legends, Bandoleros, Sr. Pro Champs, Sr. Champs, Jr. Champs, and Mighty Mites.
Tri-County Speedway (Flomaton, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, August 29
Tri-County Speedway’s lineup for Saturday night features action from five different classes. 602 Late Models, Open-Wheel Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Bombers are all set to compete.
West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, August 29
A weekly racing lineup of six divisions is on tap for this Saturday night at West Alabama Speedway. Limited Late Models, Open-Wheel Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Mini Stocks, Hot Shots, and Pure Street vehicles will compete.
Xtreme Speedway (Danville, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, August 29
This weekend’s edition of racing action at Xtreme Speedway features some special incentives for the competitors. A $1,000-to-win FWD Showdown is slated for Saturday night, as well as a double-points feature for the CRUSA Modifieds. 365 Late Models, 602 Late Models, Factory Stocks, and Mini Stocks will also race.
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