$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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FloRacing will exclusively broadcast the Sportsman World Finals live from Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, from October 22–24, 2026, streaming across major connected TV and mobile platforms. Backed by an industry coalition including Summit Racing Equipment, BluePrint Engines, PJH TrackBite, The Fuel Factory, and Cornwell Quality Tools, the event features a guaranteed $150,000 cash purse. Combined with nearly $250,000 in manufacturer rewards and bonuses from the Contingency Connection program, grassroots drag racers from across North America will compete for nearly $400,000 in total cash and prizes.

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Contingency Connection Racer Rewards has partnered with the Sportsman World Finals to add nearly $250,000 in manufacturer discounts, incentives, and awards to the October 22–24, 2026 event at Summit Motorsports Park. Building on a guaranteed $150,000 cash purse, the partnership provides 50 Racer Rewards Books—each valued at roughly $5,000—which organizers can distribute to champions, specialty winners, hard-luck recipients, or via random drawings. Supported by additional product giveaways and custom awards from premier performance manufacturers, the initiative aims to deliver direct, grassroots-level savings that help sportsman racers stay on track for the upcoming season.

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Sportsman World Finals Official Partners

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