$150,000 GUARANTEED purse is on the line at the 2026 World Finals

About The Sportsman World Finals

In a major win for grassroots drag racing, a $150,000 Guaranteed Purse has been officially secured for qualifying drivers at the upcoming World Finals, scheduled for October 22–24, 2026, at Summit Motorsports Park (Norwalk, OH).  

When uncertainty surrounding the event arose, the racing community stepped up. Five industry-leading companies have committed to fully underwrite the $150,000 purse, ensuring that sportsman racers who work all season to qualify get the payout, prestige, and championship stage they deserve.

"Sportsman racing is the backbone of this entire sport. When times get tough, real partners step up to support the racers who keep the staging lanes full.  We promised a purse and an event that everyone could be proud of, and thanks to these incredible sponsors, that promise is realized." - Bill Bader Jr., President of Summit Motorsports Park.

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