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English Wins at Windy Hollow;
Runner-Up at Paducah!
Hectic Labor Day Weekend
Nets Trio of Top Five Finishes On Friday evening at Farmer City, Tanner ran third in his heat race prior to placing fourth in the 40-lapper behind only $5,000 winner Mike Spatola, Jason Feger, and Ryan Unzicker. Saturday's visit to Fairbury was unfortunately a short one, as Tanner experienced mechanical trouble during qualifying and was forced to scratch from the $15,000 to win 'Illinois Dirt Shootout.' Full results from the entire Labor Day holiday weekend can be accessed online at www.marsracingseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)
Tanner English Wins at Benton;
Runner-Up at Belle-Clair! On Sunday evening, August 30, another $5,000 top prize was up for grabs with the MARS tour at the new Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois. Tanner went sixth quickest overall during the qualifying session before placing second in his loaded heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the second row in the 40-lapper, Tanner drove to an impressive runner-up performance behind only victor Dylan Thornton! Complete results from both weekend races can be accessed online at www.marsracingseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)
Two More Top Tens for English
in Visit to Hoosier State
Tanner English's Visit to
Rockcastle Speedway a Short One...
Pair of Top Tens for English
During USA Nationals Weekend Following a rain-out on Friday, the entire $100,000 to win 'USA Nationals' show was contested on Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. Tanner secured an impressive heat race triumph before finishing fourth in the dash. At the end of 100 green flag circuits in the crown jewel headliner, Tanner found himself sixth behind only victor Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Ethan Dotson, Hudson O'Neal, and Dustin Sorensen. Full results from the entire weekend can be viewed online at www.woolms.com. (Todd Boyd Photo)
No Luck for Tanner English
During Prairie Dirt Classic The World of Outlaws Late Model Series then roared into FALS over the weekend to preside over the 36th edition of the 'Prairie Dirt Classic.' In preliminary action on Friday evening, Tanner stopped the clock tenth quickest in Group B during qualifying before winding up twelfth in his $5,000 to win, 25-lap main event. Starting deep in one of Saturday's consolation races, Tanner chose to scratch from the remainder of the $50,000 to win PDC program. Full results from all three races can be viewed online at www.floseries.com and www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)
Nightly Results from Final
Week on Summer Nationals Tour (July 11, 2026) The penultimate event of the "Hell Tour" took place earlier this evening at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, as the annual 'Birthday Race' boasted another $10,000 payday. Tanner English once again laid down the fastest lap overall during the qualifying session prior to placing second in his heat race. After starting the 50-lap headliner from the inside of the third row, Tanner drove his AK racecar to a sixth place performance behind winner Frank Heckenast, Jr., Ryan Unzicker, Sam Seawright, Rusty Schlenk, and Luke Morey. (July 10, 2026) Following last night's big win, the #96 team was at Crystal Motor Speedway in Crystal, Michigan tonight for a $10,000 to win DIRTcar Summer Nationals shootout. Tanner English earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session and later picked up a heat race triumph. After drawing the inside of the second row for the start of the 40-lap feature, Tanner ran a strong second behind only victor Ryan Unzicker.
(July 8, 2026) Up next on the Summer Nationals grind was a visit to I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan tonight for another $5,000 to win showdown. Tanner English stopped the clock third fastest in his group during time trials before advancing to finish second in his heat race. The "Hell Tour" point leader then moved up two spots during the course of the 30-lapper to finish a strong runner-up behind only victor Rusty Schlenk. (July 7, 2026) A trip to Montpelier Speedway in Montpelier, Indiana was up next for the #96 team, as the "Hell Tour" stop shelled out a $5,000 winner's check tonight in the Hoosier State. Due to track conditions, all competitors were given equal show up points. After qualifying third fastest in his group during qualifying and running second in his heat race, Tanner English chose to play it safe in the 30-lap feature. He retired early from the contest to save his equipment and was paid for a twenty-second place showing.
Nightly Results from Week
Four on Summer Nationals Tour
(July 3, 2026) Next up on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals grind was a trip to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois today for a $10,000 to win program. Tanner English went third quickest in his group during qualifying prior to running second in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the second row in the 40-lap headliner, Tanner vaulted up to second to finish a strong runner-up behind only victor Frank Heckenast, Jr. (July 2, 2026) Following last night's big win, the "Hell Tour" took the #96 team to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois tonight for another $5,000 to win showdown. Tanner English knocked down the second fastest lap in Group A during qualifying prior to winning his heat race. After starting the 30-lap feature from the pole position, Tanner led the majority of the contest until a late race yellow flag erased his lead. The Benton, Kentucky ace settled for a strong runner-up performance behind only winner Jason Feger.
(June 30, 2026) At Old No. 1 Speedway in Harrisburg, Arkansas tonight, a $5,000 winner's check was up for grabs for the DIRTcar Summer Nationals competitors. Tanner English knocked down the quickest lap overall during the qualifying session before finishing second in his heat race. The Benton, Kentucky hotshoe then advanced past a trio of cars during the 30-lapper to land in the runner-up spot behind only victor Jason Feger. (June 29, 2026) After five straight rain-outs, clear weather FINALLY greeted the "Hell Tour" stars tonight at Camden Speedway in Camden, Tennessee. Tanner English stopped the clock second fastest in his group during the qualifying session prior to recording a heat race triumph. After starting from the pole position in the 30-lap main event, Tanner slipped to a fourth place effort behind only victor Sam Seawright, Luke Morey, and Kyle Hardy.
Nightly Results from Week
Three on Summer Nationals Tour (June 27, 2026) Due to heavy rain received Friday evening and thunderstorms passing through the region Saturday morning, coupled with additional rain showing in future weather models, DIRTcar and track officials have canceled tonight’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals program at Tri-State Speedway. (June 26, 2026) Heavy rainfall received this morning and future weather models showing more precipitation later in the evening have canceled tonight's $10,000 to win DIRTcar Summer Nationals event at Paducah International Raceway. (June 25, 2026) Due to future weather models showing continuous rainfall throughout Thursday afternoon and into the evening, DIRTcar and Springfield Raceway officials have made the decision to cancel tonight’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models show. (June 24, 2026) Heavy rainfall this afternoon has rendered the track and surrounding property at Quincy Raceway unsuitable for racing conditions - leading DIRTcar and track officials to cancel tonight’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals program. (June 23, 2026) After a few days of rain, the "Hell Tour" fired back up tonight at Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri. Tanner English laid down the quickest time in his group during qualifying prior to securing a victory in his heat race. After starting third on the grid in the 30-lap feature, Tanner moved up to finish a close runner-up behind only race winner Billy Moyer, who was also wheeling an AK Race Car! (June 22, 2026) For the second straight night, heavy rainfall has canceled tonight's $5,000 to win "Hell Tour" program at Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals journey continues on Tuesday, June 23 at Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri.
Nightly Results from Week
Two on Summer Nationals Tour (June 20, 2026) Another $10,000 payday was on the line for the DIRTcar Summer Nationals competitors tonight at Federated Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri. Tanner English went fifth quickest in his group during time trials and later placed fourth in heat race action. Tanner then worked past nine cars during the 40-lap headliner to grab the final spot on the podium. He finished third behind only victor Cade Dillard and runner-up Shannon Babb! (June 19, 2026) After two straight rain-outs, the Tanner English Racing team was back in action tonight at Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois, as a $10,000 winner's check was up for grabs for the "Hell Tour" competitors. Tanner English stopped the clock fifth fastest in his group during qualifying prior to placing fifth in his loaded heat race. The Benton, Kentucky ace then stormed past eleven competitors during the course of the 40-lap feature to land in the fourth spot behind only victor Jason Feger, Ryan Unzicker, and Clay Stuckey. (June 18, 2026) Heavy rainfall over Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway prior to hot laps tonight has left the track surface and facility in unsuitable conditions for a safe and efficient race program - leading DIRTcar and track officials to cancel tonight’s $5,000 to win DIRTcar Summer Nationals event. (June 17, 2026) Tonight's $5,000 to win "Hell Tour" battle scheduled for Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa has been rained-out and will not be rescheduled. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour will take the #96 team to Dubuque (IA) Speedway on Thursday evening. (June 16, 2026) Earlier tonight, the Tanner English Racing team was in action at the sprawling West Liberty Raceway in West Liberty, Iowa. Hosting its first Summer Nationals event since 1995, West Liberty boasted a $5,000 first place prize. Tanner English laid down the fastest lap in his group during qualifying and was leading his heat race until suffering a flat tire. After receiving a series provisional to gain access into the 30-lap feature, Tanner was able to blast past eleven competitors during the contest to salvage a tenth place showing. (June 15, 2026) Week two of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals grind kicked off tonight at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. A total of 22 "Hell Tour" competitors were on hand for the $5,000 to win showdown in the Badger State. Tanner English, of Benton, Kentucky, went second quickest in his group during the qualifying session prior to securing a victory in his heat race. After starting from the inside of the second row in the 30-lap feature event, the current Summer Nationals point leader moved up a spot to finish second behind only race winner Jason Feger!
Nightly Results from Week
One on Summer Nationals Tour (June 13, 2026) Another $10,000 top prize was up for grabs on the "Hell Tour" tonight at Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois. Tanner English won his heat race in preliminary action and later led the opening three circuits of the 50-lap headliner. The Benton, Kentucky ace ultimately finished a close runner-up behind only race winner Shannon Babb! (June 12, 2026) After two straight rain-outs, the Summer Nationals tour heated back up tonight at Coles County Speedway in Mattoon, Illinois. Tanner English placed third in his heat race prior to passing five competitors during the 40-lap feature event. Tanner landed on the podium in third behind only $10,000 victor Jason Feger and runner-up Ryan Unzicker! (June 11, 2026) Due to heavy rain already received throughout the week and weather models showing additional rainfall, tonight's $5,000 to win DIRTcar Summer Nationals program scheduled for Peoria (IL) Speedway has been postponed until June 22. (June 10, 2026) Due to heavy rain already received throughout the week and weather models showing additional rainfall, tonight's $5,000 to win DIRTcar Summer Nationals showdown scheduled for Kankakee County (IL) Speedway has been postponed until July 6. (June 9, 2026) The 2026 version of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals started tonight at Brownstown Bullring in Brownstown, Illinois and a $5,000 payday was up for grabs. Tanner English, who is scheduled to make a bid for the series title, timed in second fastest in his group during qualifying prior to placing second in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the second row in the 30-lap lid lifter, Tanner vaulted up to the runner-up spot to trail only victor Shannon Babb!
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(September
21, 2026) Benton, Kentucky native Tanner English recorded
his seventh feature win of the 2026 season on Sunday, September
20 at Windy Hollow Speedway in Owensboro, Kentucky! Tanner swept
the Ultimate Heart of America Series program by setting Fast Time
in qualifying, winning his heat race, and winning the $5,000 feature
over runner-up Tyler Erb, Brody Smith, Rodney Melvin, and Brenden
Smith. A night early on Saturday in a similar $5,000 to win contest
at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky, Tanner won
his heat race prior to placing a strong runner-up in the 30-lapper
behind only victor Dylan Thompson. Full results from both weekend
races in the Bluegrass State can be found online at 
(September
6, 2026) Tanner English Racing (TER) was very busy over
the Labor Day holiday weekend with MARS Racing Series events at
LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois, Farmer City Raceway in Farmer
City, Illinois, and Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois from
September 3-5. Tanner English started off the weekend by posting
a pair of podium efforts on Thursday night in the 'Twisted Twin
25s' at LaSalle. The Benton, Kentucky ace finished third in the
first $5,000 to win feature behind only winner Ryan Unzicker and
runner-up Brandon Sheppard, while he vaulted to second in the final
25-lapper to trail only $5,000 victor Ryan Unzicker!
(August
31, 2026) Tanner English, of Benton, Kentucky, racked up
his sixth feature win of the 2026 season on Friday night, August
28 at Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri! Tanner earned fast time
honors during MARS Racing Series qualifying prior to winning his
heat race and coming out on top of a rough-and-tumble 40-lap feature
event. He picked up the $5,000 payday over runner-up Rodney Melvin,
Ryan Unzicker, Jeffrey Ledford, and Jason Feger!
(August
23, 2026) A pair of $10,000 top prizes were up for grabs
for the #96 team with the Northern Allstars Late Model Dirt Series
on August 21-22 in the Hoosier State. On Friday night in the 'C.J.
Rayburn Tribute' race at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana,
Tanner English won his heat race in preliminary action before winding
up ninth in the final finishing order of the 50-lap feature. In
the annual 'Hall of Fame Classic' at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown,
Indiana on Saturday evening, Tanner placed second in his heat race
and sixth in the 50-lap headliner behind winner Josh Rice, Jason
Jameson, Carson Ferguson, Brenden Smith, and Matt Boknecht. Full
results can be accessed online at 
(August
15, 2026) Following a weekend off, Tanner English Racing
invaded Rockcastle Speedway in Mount Vernon, Kentucky on Friday
night, August 14. The Ultimate Heart of America Series presided
over the 'Tommy Lanham Memorial' and a $10,000 winner's check was
up for grabs. Tanner English was unfortunately caught up in a hot
lap incident and scratched from the remainder of the program. The
#96 team then chose to take Saturday evening off as well. Full results
from the 'Tommy Lanham Memorial' can be accessed online by clicking
on 
(August
2, 2026) The #96 team made the trip to the renowned Cedar
Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin from July 30-August 1 for
the 39th Annual 'USA Nationals.' The World of Outlaws Late Model
Series weekend kicked off with a $10,000 to win preliminary program
on Thursday evening. Tanner English earned Fast Time honors during
qualifying before placing fourth in his loaded heat race. Following
a B-Main triumph, Tanner charged past nine competitors during the
30-lap sprint to place tenth in the final rundown. 
(July
26, 2026) From July 22-25, the Tanner English Racing team
was in the crowded pit area at Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury,
Illinois. The competition kicked off at the 1/4-mile bullring on
Wednesday night with a $20,000 to win FloRacing Night in America
Series shootout. Tanner English timed in sixth fastest in Group
B during the qualifying session prior to placing fourth in his heat
race and third in his B-Main. Unfortunately, those finishes narrowly
kept the Benton, Kentucky native out of the 50-lap feature.
(July
12, 2026) The DIRTcar Summer Nationals finale took place
tonight at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Having locked
up the Summer Nationals Championship and the week five point title
as well, Tanner English opted to start and park his #96 ride tonight
at the rough-and-tumble Buckeye State oval. Tanner finished tenth
in his heat race, did not start the B-Main, and later retired in
the nineteenth spot in the $5,000 to win main event.
(July
9, 2026) Tanner English kept rolling with the DIRTcar Summer
Nationals tonight at Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Michigan,
as he racked up his fourth "Hell Tour" victory of the
2026 campaign! Tanner swept the racing program by setting Fast Time
in qualifying, winning his heat race, and emerging victorious in
the 30-lap headliner. He led all but the first circuit to capture
the $5,000 payday ahead of runner-up Ryan Unzicker, Chad Finley,
Frank Heckenast, Jr., and Luke Morey!
(July
6, 2026) The third triumph for Tanner English Racing (TER)
on the 2026 DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour came tonight at Kankakee
County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois! Tanner English laid down
the quickest lap in his group during qualifying before winning his
heat race and leading the majority of the second half of the 30-lap
main event. At the checkered flag, Tanner was ahead of Carson Ferguson,
Sam Seawright, Jason Feger, and Brenden Smith to bag the $5,000
first place prize money!
(July
5, 2026) Week four on the "Hell Tour" wrapped
up tonight with the $7,500 to win 'Herald & Review 100' at the
mighty Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois. Tanner English laid down
the fourth fastest lap in Group B during the DIRTcar Summer Nationals
time trial session and later picked up an impressive heat race triumph.
In the 100-lap headliner at the tiny 1/5-mile oval, Tanner advanced
to as high as second in the running order before placing third at
the checkered flag behind only victor Brandon Sheppard and runner-up
Luke Morey.
(July
4, 2026) Independence Day netted another DIRTcar Summer
Nationals win tonight for Tanner English Racing (TER), as the #96
team celebrated in victory lane at Highland Speedway in Highland,
Illinois! Tanner English knocked down the fastest lap in his group
during qualifying prior to winning his heat race. After starting
fourth in the 40-lap feature event, Tanner inherited the lead after
race-long leader Sam Seawright tangled with a lapped car on the
32nd circuit. The Benton, Kentucky ace then led the rest of the
way to pocket the $10,000 payday over runner-up Tyler Millwood,
Rusty Schlenk, Daryn Klein, and Jordan Bauer!
(July
1, 2026) Tanner English, of Benton, Kentucky, recorded
his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals triumph of the season tonight
at Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, Missouri! Tanner swept
the "Hell Tour" program by setting Fast Time in qualifying,
winning his heat race, and later leading all thirty circuits in
the headliner. At the checkers, Tanner had bagged a $5,000 payday
ahead of runner-up Sam Seawright, Clay Stuckey, Tyler Millwood,
and Kyle Hardy!
(June
28, 2026) With heavy rainfall hitting Windy Hollow Speedway
overnight, after already being flooded with several inches of rain
the day prior, DIRTcar and track officials have canceled tonight’s
DIRTcar Summer Nationals show at the Kentucky track.
(June
21, 2026) Tonight's $7,500 to win Summer Nationals showdown
scheduled at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois was rained out
and will not be rescheduled.
(June
14, 2026) The first week of Summer Nationals action wrapped
up tonight at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois, as a $5,000
winner's check was on the line. Tanner English ran second in his
heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the third row
in the 30-lap main event. The current "Hell Tour" point
leader then blasted past a trio of competitors to place third at
the checkers behind only victor Brian Shirley and runner-up Jason
Feger!  |