USAC EAST COAST SPRINTCAR 2026 SCHEDULE RELEASED 

By: Kurt Bettler 

The release of the 2026 United States Auto Club (USAC) East Coast schedule brings with it a familiar feeling — anticipation mixed with respect for the tracks that continue to define this tour. From tight bullrings to historic half-miles, the calendar once again showcases the backbone of USAC East Coast Non-Wing Sprintcar racing.

Even more fitting, many of these venues served as the stage for some of the most memorable moments of the 2025 season.

Bridgeport Motorsports Park stands as the heartbeat of the schedule, hosting multiple events from April through October. Last season, Bridgeport delivered exactly what fans have come to expect — wide racing grooves, aggressive slide jobs, and feature races decided by inches. In 2025, it was names like Amantea, Bright, and Danner standing on the stage, while championship contenders consistently separated themselves under the lights of the 4/10-mile oval.

Bedford Speedway returns to the schedule in 2026 after suffering one of several rainouts last season. Meanwhile, Port Royal Speedway provided early-season momentum in 2025 with fast, demanding surfaces that rewarded patience and precision. It was Bruno charging from 11th to score a huge victory, while eventual champion Steven Drevicki also found victory lane at the Speed Palace. High-speed battles and dramatic late-race charges once again proved why Port Royal holds its iconic reputation. In 2026, the series will return twice — including a highly anticipated appearance during the Juniata County Fair in September.

Big Diamond Speedway proved to be a pivotal stop with its lone appearance in 2025, delivering side-by-side racing and multiple lead changes. The wide, racy surface allowed drivers to move around freely, with features often decided in the closing laps. Briggs Danner emerged victorious, and in 2026 Big Diamond will shine even brighter with a new LED lighting system and two dates on the schedule.

Selinsgrove Speedway remains a cornerstone of the East Coast series, and while multiple events were scheduled in 2025, all fell victim to rain. That only adds to the anticipation, as the Central Pennsylvania regulars of USAC East Coast are eager to return to the Snyder County half-mile for four events in 2026.

The mid-summer stretch will once again highlight the diversity of the tour. Action Track USA brings its trademark intensity, where elbows-up racing and rapid restarts create instant classics. Penn Can Speedway and Grandview Speedway each add their own unique character. Unfortunately, all four combined dates at these venues were lost to weather in 2025, setting the stage for redemption in 2026.

The mid-summer stretch will once again highlight the diversity of the tour. Action Track USA brings its trademark intensity, where elbows-up racing and rapid restarts create instant classics. Penn Can Speedway and Grandview Speedway each add their own unique character. Unfortunately, all four combined dates at these venues were lost to weather in 2025, setting the stage for redemption in 2026.

Clinton County Speedway is welcomed back to the schedule after hosting what many considered the race of the year last season. Bobby Butler scored a wildly popular victory, with passing at a premium throughout the night on the racy 1/3-mile oval.

As the season pushes toward its climax, late-summer and fall stops return to familiar battlegrounds. The August and September Bridgeport events will carry playoff-level intensity in 2026, while the season-ending October shows deliver emotion, redemption, and championship-defining moments — capped off with non-winners races that give new faces a chance to shine.

Looking ahead to 2026, this schedule represents more than just dates on a calendar. It’s a continuation of rivalries, a proving ground for today’s competitors, and a launching pad for the next generation of wingless sprint car stars.

USAC East Coast Sprintcar Schedule 2026

Apr 18: (Sat) – Bridgeport Motorsports Park – Swedesboro, New Jersey

Apr 24: (Fri) – Bedford Speedway – Bedford, Pennsylvania

Apr 25: (Sat) – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, Pennsylvania

May 9: (Sat) – TBA

May 22: (Fri) – Big Diamond Speedway – Pottsville, Pennsylvania

May 23: (Sat) – Bridgeport Motorsports Park – Swedesboro, New Jersey

May 30: (Sat) – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Jun 5: (Fri) – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Jun 27: (Sat) – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Jul 3: (Fri) – Penn-Can Speedway – Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Jul 8: (Wed) – Action Track USA – Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Jul 11: (Sat) – TBA

Jul 17: (Fri) – Clinton County Speedway – Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

Jul 25: (Sat) – Grandview Speedway – Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania

Aug 1: (Sat) – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Aug 7: (Fri) – Big Diamond Speedway – Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Aug 15: (Sat) – Bridgeport Motorsports Park – Swedesboro, New Jersey

Aug 16: (Sun) – Action Track USA – Kutztown, Pennsylvania (Rain Date 8/30)

Sep 5: (Sat) – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, Pennsylvania

Sep 19: (Sat) – Bridgeport Motorsports Park – Swedesboro, New Jersey

Oct 30: (Fri) – Bridgeport Motorsports Park – Swedesboro, New Jersey (Practice & Non-Winners Race)

Oct 31: (Sat) – Bridgeport Motorsports Park – Swedesboro, New Jersey