Prattville, Alabama (October 16, 2026) — Racing action is beginning to somewhat wind down across the state of Alabama, with eight tracks holding special events this weekend.
Read through the story below to find out who is racing and where.
Weekend Highlight Race
Montgomery Motor Speedway (Montgomery, Al)
Alabama State Asphalt Championship: Saturday, October 17
The final event of 2026 at ‘Alabama’s House of Speed’ is this weekend, in the form of the Alabama State Asphalt Championship. The night will see the conclusion of this year’s Show Me The Money Pro Late Model Series season, with more action hitting the track as well. Late Model Sportsmen, Street Stocks, and Crown Stocks will all compete.
Other Racing Across Alabama
Barber Motorsports Park (Leeds, Al)
Racing America: October 17-18
Racing America, the digital motorsports news platform and streaming service, is hosting a weekend of road racing action at Barber Motorsports Park this weekend. SVRA vintage cars highlight the weekend action, but that’s not all. Formula Regional, F4 U.S. Championship, Ligier Junior Formula Championship, and International GT will all compete throughout the weekend.
Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, October 17
Racing returns to Clanton’s Buckshot Speedway on Saturday with a stacked lineup of classes. 365 Late Models, 602 Late Models, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Crown Vics, and Buzz cars will all compete.
Huntsville Speedway (Huntsville, Al)
Boo Bash Dash: Saturday, October 17
It’s time for a special Halloween-themed weekend in Huntsville with an absolutely stacked lineup of racing: the Boo Bash Dash. Divisions competing include Pro Late Models, Open-Wheel Modifieds, Outlaw Buzz, Sportsman, Super Stock, Hot Shots, Crown Vics, Pure Stocks, Buzz, Legend Cars, and Bandoleros.
Outlaw Speedway (Jasper, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, October 17
Weekly racing is back after a brief break at Outlaw Speedway. Saturday night will see ten total divisions competing for shirt track glory. Street Stocks, Mini Mods, Buzz, Crown Stocks, Hot Shots, Road Runners, Young Gun FWD, Young Gun RWD, Mini Cups (5-9 years old), and Mini Cups (10-14 years old) will all hit the track.
South Alabama Speedway (Kinston, Al)
Championship Race Night: Saturday, October 17
Mother Nature has not exactly cooperated with the folks at South Alabama Speedway as of late, but things are looking great for Championship Race Night on Saturday. Divisions competing include Super Stocks, Modifieds, Road Runners, Coyotes, Crown Vics, Mini Cups, and Mini Sportsmen.
SSR Motorsports Park (Grand Bay, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, October 17
The usual racing action at SSR Motorsports Park is slated to return this Saturday night, with an additional twist. Legend Cars, Sr. Pro Champs, Sr. Champs, Bandoleros, Jr. Champs, and Mighty Mites will all hit the track. In addition, a special 50-lap Crown Vic race will take place, paying $1,000 to the winner.
West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, Al)
Weekly Racing: Saturday, October 17
The final points-paying event of 2026 at West Alabama Speedway is here. The lineup will consist of 602 Late Models, Limited Late Models, Open-Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Hot Shots.
Cover photo: Rory Malloy