NW Motorsports Report

NHRA Division 6 ET Finals come to Qlispe Hundreds of top Northwest Sportsman Racers Chase Championships

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Washington (Aug. 31, 2026) — Hundreds of sportsman drag racers from 19 different tracks across the Pacific Northwest — and from as far away as Alaska — will be at Qlispe Raceway for the National Hot Rod Association’s ET Finals, Sept. 3-6.

Three in a Row for Alan Cress in NWSLM’s Wins Neal Newberry 150 at Wenatchee

Wenatchee, Wash. (Aug. 29, 2026) – Alan Cress was both lucky and good Saturday night at the Wenatchee Valley Super-Oval as the Stayton, Oregon racer continued his hot streak in the Northwest Super Late Model Series.

21st Annual Deer Park Drag Strip Reunion is Sept. 12

DEER PARK, Washington — The memories of the former Deer Park Drag Strip which operates for just over 20 years from 1950 to 1972 will be celebrated with the 21st annual reunion.

Hamilton Captures Super Mod Main

Former Indy Racing League competitor Davey Hamilton Sr. drove to be a top qualifying spot

Northwest Classic Drag Event Coming Sept. 9-12 - Qlispe Raceway is Also Home for Canada vs. USA ‘Border Battle’

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Decades ago the biggest names in drag racing made once yearly visits to Spokane Raceway Park every summer.

Racing Across The Region

Here are some upcoming racing events across the region.

Moses Lake Hosts Limited Hydros Aug. 29-30

MOSES LAKE, Wash. — The 2026 Moses Lake Vintage Hydroplane Test & Tune takes place on August 29–30, 2026, at Connelly Park (6671 McConine RD NE) in Moses Lake, Washington.

Stock Cars

Tenino, Wash. (Aug. 1, 2026) – Alan Cress continued his recent success at South Sound Speedway (WA) Saturday night, claiming a hard-fought victory in the “Weatherguard Roofing – Kennedy Classic 200” before a packed grandstand.

Hydroplane

SEATTLE (Aug. 2, 2026) — Andrew Tate and the U-1 Miss BWR Racing successfully defended their Seafair title Sunday afternoon, capturing the Apollo Mechanical Cup for the second consecutive year after an exciting battle with Jimmy Shane and the U-27 Miss Apollo. The two championship contenders raced side-by-side for much of the final, thrilling the thousands of fans lining the shores of Lake Washington before Tate pulled away to secure another prestigious Seattle victory.

Custom Cars

WORLEY, Idaho — The 4th Annual Great Northwest Gathering car show carries on, but in a new location for the Aug. 7-8 event.

Kalitta Motorsports Earns Seattle Nitro Sweep

SEATTLE (July 26, 2026) – Funny Car’s J.R. Todd won for the first time in 2026 on Sunday at Pacific Raceways to finish off a Kalitta Motorsports nitro sweep with teammate Doug Kalitta, defeating back-to-back world champion Austin Prock in the final round of the 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.

Shane Pilots Apollo to Repeat Win at Tri-Cities

Tri-Cities, Wash. (July 26, 2026) — Jimmy Shane picked up where Dave Villwock left off last year.

Kevin Harvick Captures Idaho 200 Victory at Stateline Speedway Leads Final 131 Laps to Claim Win in 27th Annual Race

STATELINE, Idaho (July 17, 2026) — Kevin Harvick picked up where he left off in June, collecting his second CARS Tour Northwest Pro Late Model victory at Stateline Speedway and of the 2026 season Saturday night in the 27th annual Idaho 200.

Lund Wins Howell Memorial

Idaho 200 Is Next At Stateline: July 17-18 Early Date Will Allow Kevin Harvick To Attend

POST FALLS, Idaho (July 13, 2026) — It’s a quicker than usual return for super late model teams as many have just finished running the Montana 200 and a week later chase after an Idaho 200 win.

Rhode Race Winner

Marshall Hawlett drove to victory in the Ron Rhode Memorial Nostalgia Modified race, July 11 at Stateline Speedway.

Trevor Cristiani Captures Montana 200

RONAN, Montana (July 11, 2022) — Boise, Idaho late model driver Trevor Cristiani was dominant from start to finish as he emerged the winner of the 35th annual Montana 200, July 11 at the Mission Valley Super Oval.

Apollo Defends Gold Cup with Shane Regatta Overcomes Challenging Debris-Delay Weekend

Madison, Indiana (July 5, 2026) — The engraver producing the plate that goes on the Gold Cup will not have much to change other than the name of the driver.